Getting to know Cindy McCain
April 30, 2008
Getting to know Cindy McCain .
America’s next First Lady.
Subject: Cindy McCain
There was an article in the Wall Street Journal on Cindy McCain, John”s wife. All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside John. I was surprised how talented and involved with world problems she is. This is a summary of the article. She graduated from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher.
After her Dad died she became involved with his beer distributing firm and is now the chairwoman. Sales have doubled since she has taken over from her father.
They have a marriage prenuptial agreement, her assets remain separate. She is involved around the world clearing land mines - travels to these countries on a detonation team and service on their board.
They have a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in the Naval Academy, a daughter recently graduated from Columbia Univ., an adopted daughter in high school, and a son who is the finance guy at the beer firm.
Raised kids in Phoenix, Az rather than Washington DC.(better atmosphere) He commuted.
In 1991, Mrs. McCain came across a girl in an orphanage in Bangladesh. Mother Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with severe cleft palate. She did so without first telling her husband. The couple adopted the girl who has had a dozen operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical problems.
They have a Family Foundation for children’s causes.
She’s active with “Halo Trust” - to clear land mines, provide water and food in war ravaged and developing countries.
She will join an overseas mission of “Operation Smile”, a charity for corrective surgery on children’s faces.
She has had two back surgeries and became addicted to pain killers. She talks openly about it which she says is part of the recovery process.
If members would like more information, just Google “Cindy McCain”.
Article Forwarded and Submitted by Zellena, BCRW Past President & Member
Elgin School Board Candidates
April 17, 2008
The Bastrop County Republican women were proud to host the School Board Candidates from Elgin Texas, District 1.
The first to speak was Byron Mitchell who is currently serving on the School Board:
The next to speak was candidate Carol Haynes-Buchanan:
The Bastrop County Republican thank the elgin school board candidates for attending. Our next meeting is on the 15th of May.
Elgin School Board Candidates to Speak
April 14, 2008
The next meeting for the Bastrop County Republican Women will be held in Elgin at 7pm in the First National Bank’s community room.
A non partisan introduction to the Elgin School Board Candidates will be held.
the candidates invited are:
District 1:
Carol Haynes-Buchanan
Byron Mitchell
District 2:
Ron Jay
Geno Chavarria
The public is invited to attend, meet the candidates and ask questions. Refreshments will be served.
Since Democrats Gained Congress
April 14, 2008
In Just One Year….
THINK ABOUT IT!…
A different point of view for those who believe ‘Everything bad is George W Bush’s fault’ to consider….
In just one year… Remember the election in 2006 ?
Thought you might like to read the following:
A little over one year ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%.
Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we have seen:
1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) The cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3.50 a gallon;
3) Unemployment up to 5% (a 10% increase);
4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars;
6) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.
America voted for change in 2006, and we got it!
Remember it’s Congress that makes law, not the President. He has to work with what’s handed to him.
TFRW Luncheon
April 2, 2008
Here is a Invitation to a TFRW Luncheon. If you would like to go and you are a member of BCRW you can contact us at info@bastropcountyrepublicanwomen.org that way if more than one person is going you can be seated together.
Tribute to Women Luncheon
June 13, 2008 , 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hilton
1600 Lamar,
Our biennial Tribute to Women Luncheon will be held Friday, June 13 in conjunction with the Republican Party of Texas State Convention in
All clubs have the opportunity to recognize members who have volunteered their efforts within their local club, TFRW and the Republican Party.
The Tribute to Women event is held every two years to honor our members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women. It is truly a special honor for members to receive this award from their home club, and to be recognized at the luncheon.
Honoree must be a member in good standing of a TFRW Club. Each club may have the opportunity to submit up to 4 nominees. This can be a combination of those that are able to attend the event or not able to attend.
Clubs should submit biographical sketches of a maximum of 200 words, typewritten or e-mailed as a Word Document, detailing only TFRW and Republican activities of your Nominees attached to the Nominating Forms. Please submit one form for each Nominee. Their bio’s will be printed as submitted and published in the Book of Honor.
Registration will cover the cost of the luncheon, the Book of Honor, Tribute to Women Pin and photographs of the Honorees. Seating will be assigned of a “first received” basis. Tables are expected to seat 10.
All members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, elected officials and guests are invited to attend this celebration and recognition of these outstanding women.
Registration forms should be submitted with registration fees and bio’s of your Nominees by postmark deadline