Republican Women Meet 9/21/2017

 

© Lost Pines Republican Women, Issue 2017-08 View this email in your browser Patrick O'Daniel Former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas Sept. 21 "Third Thursday Speaker Series" Patrick L. O’Daniel, former Republican Party of Texas General Counsel and clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court, will be our speaker on Thursday, September 21, 2017. This event is free for members and $5 for non-members. Register now online PATRICK L. O’DANIEL is a partner in the Austin office of the global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, where he specializes in federal income tax and municipal finance. Mr. O’Daniel received a B.B.A. in Accounting and Honors Business from the University of Texas in 1989 and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1992. Mr. O’Daniel was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1992 and clerked for Judge Will Garwood of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court.  From 2010 until 2017, Mr. O’Daniel was the General Counsel for the Republican Party of Texas and for 2012 and 2016 was a National Delegate to the Republican National Convention. In 2017, Mr. O’Daniel was appointed by Governor Abbott to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and by Senators Cornyn and Cruz to the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee. Register now online Held at the First National Bank at 489 Highway 71 West in Bastrop, networking with fellow Republicans will begin at 6:30PM. The program begins promptly at 7:00PM. Light refreshments will be provided. While not required, advance registration preferred. Meeting Call Our monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 26 in the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.  The Chamber is located at 927 Main Street, Bastrop.  The meeting begins at 7PM and will adjourn at 8:30PMor whenever our business is concluded, whichever comes first. Our meeting is open to all members.  Not a member and want to be? Join Online Today REGISTER  NOW FOR TFRW 2017 CONVENTION Plan now! The TFRW 2017 Convention October 18 - 21 in Dallas Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Register Now Let's be sure that LPRW is well represented! Do you have friends who don't vote? Call them. Ask if they are registered. Bring them to one of these three locations on Tuesday Sept. 26 to register to vote. Complacency is not an option. Share this information with every potential Bastrop County Republican voter you can. Urge them to register to vote. You can be sure the Democrats and Indivisibles are doing so. Lost Pines Republican Women, located in Bastrop County TX, is an affiliate of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women. Bastrop County is in TFRW Region IX. Bastrop County is in Senate District 14. Board meetings are held the fourth Tuesday Bastrop Chamber of Commerce 927 Main Street, Bastrop 7PM to 8:30 PM No meetings in June, July or August Visit LostPinesRW.org for the latest news About LPRW Officers President Vice-Pres Treasurer Secretary Carol A Spencer Jeanne Raley Kaye Leidy Sandra Stokes 512-549-3031 512-497-6790 512-308-8237 713-677-3152 Third Thursday Speaker Series Jan, March, May, Sept, November First National Bank 489 Hwy 71 West, Bastrop 6:30PM Networking; 7PM Speaker Copyright © 2017 Lost Pines Republican Women, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a Lost Pines Republican Women member, a Bastrop County Republican Women former member, or have expressed an interest in Republican news and events in Bastrop County TX. Our mailing address is: Lost Pines Republican Women 126 Brazos Drive Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Political advertising paid for by the Lost Pines Republican Women ● 126 Brazos Drive ● Cedar Creek TX 78612. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. Contributions are not federal tax deductible as charitable contributions. Corporate contributions are not permitted.

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September 26th is National Voter Registration Day

Do you or someone you know need to register to vote or update your voter registration information? Join us on National Voter Registration Day CARTS is offering FREE RIDES in Bastrop County on Tuesday, September 26th to those registering to vote. For more information visit RideCARTS.com or call 512-478-RIDE(7433). Find Out More Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2017 Bastrop County Elections, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in either while voting in person or while viewing our website, www.bastropvotes.org. Our mailing address is: Bastrop County Elections 804 Pecan Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Republicans Meet Monday in Elgin

Republicans will meet Monday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m. at First National Bank in Elgin.

Our guest speaker is Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, which advocates for conservative policies affecting faith, family and freedom.  Click here to view his organization's web site.

Come yourself and invite a friend.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com

Boots & BBQ Fundraiser

Bastrop County Republican Party's Boots & BBQ fundraiser is Saturday, September 16, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.  The purpose is to fund the party's infrastructure, particularly its new office.  

Tickets may be purchased online here (and must be purchased by September 12 - no tickets will be sold at the door).

Here are some updates on the event:

• A portion of the proceeds will be designated to Hurricane Harvey relief (after expenses and target office funding).
• It will be co-keynoted by Land Commissioner Bush and Attorney General Paxton.  It is believed that it is a first to have two statewide officeholders keynote the same event in Bastrop County.  Not to mention, Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey will speak.
• VIP tickets are now available at $75 each.  Purchase of those tickets entitles the holder to participate in the VIP reception at 6:15 with Land Commissioner Bush and Attorney General Paxton.
• Items donated for live and silent auctions include a historic map signed by Land Commissioner Bush, commemorative flags, restaurant and services gift certificates, jewelry, and more!
• All the $1,000 tables have been sold, but $750 and $500 tables still have limited availability.

Event Details:

Saturday, September 16, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
(VIP Meet & Greet 6:15 - 6:45 for those who purchase tables or VIP tickets)
The Mansion at ColoVista, 100 Country Club Dr., Bastrop, TX  78602
Dinner catered by Billy's Pit Barbecue
Keynote speaker: Land Commissioner George P. Bush
Keynote speaker: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Guest speakers: Chairman James Dickey of Republican Party of Texas, and others
Live and silent auctions available during the event.

The full invitation may be viewed here.

For further information or to drop off auction items, contact Dianna Greenwood, at 330-418-9164 or dlgreenwood89@gmail.com.

Please help support your local Republican Party.

Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com

LPRW Pizza & Politics

Join the Lost Pines Republican Women on Saturday, August 12 as we gather in Smithville for "Pizza & Politics". We'll be at the Front Room Wine Bar from 4PM to 6PM. The cost is just $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage and some pizza. Better yet, meet-up with fellow Bastrop County Republicans. Make some new friends and catch up with folks you haven't seen in a while. Register now! No need to rush out the door at 6PM. Stay longer if you like. This wonderful pub has a fabulous menu and the food is great. Not a member of LPRW? Join us today and get discounts on all our events.

2018 Primary Election Calendar

Important 2018 Election Dates

March 6, 2018 - Primary Election
Note: This calendar reflects state law as it exists prior to the end of 2017 legislative session. This calendar will be updated in June 2017, if necessary, to reflect any changes made by the state legislature.

First day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates.	Tuesday, September 12, 2017
First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot.	Saturday, November 11, 2017
Filing deadline for candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.	Monday, December 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM
First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA).	Monday, January 1, 2018* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2018 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.
Last Day to Register to Vote	Monday, February 5, 2018* *Actual deadline falls on Sunday but moves to the next business day.
First Day of Early Voting	Tuesday, February 20, 2018* *First business day after Presidents' Day
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)	Friday, February 23, 2018
Last Day of Early Voting	Friday, March 2, 2018
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail	Tuesday, March 6, 2018 (election day) at 7:00 p.m.(unless overseas deadline applies)

The above is from the Secretary of State's elections web site.  Click here to check for any updates to the above.

New Republican Women Club Formed

LOST PINES REPUBLICAN WOMEN

126 Brazos Drive

Cedar Creek, TX 78612

LostPinesRW@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contact: Carol A Spencer, President

Tel:  512-549-3031 or 973-906-0483

Email: LostPinesRW@gmail.com

LOST PINES REPUBLICAN WOMEN CHARTERED BY TFRW

The Lost Pines Republican Women (LPRW) organization was officially chartered in January 2017 by the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).  LPRW membership is open to Republican women in Bastrop County and surrounding areas.  Women who are members of another NFRW-affiliated club, or men, can join as associate members. More information is available on the web at LostPinesRW.org.

“Our membership has nearly doubled since receiving our charter in January.  We’ve held three events and have our fourth, a casual meet-up, coming up on August 12 in Smithville”, said President Carol Spencer. “If you’re a Republican woman, want to meet like-minded individuals and have fun growing our presence in Bastrop County, I encourage you to join us”, she added.

The objectives of LPRW are:

• To work for the election of the Republican Party's nominees.
• To promote an informed electorate through political education.
• To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through active political participation.
• To support the election or appointment of Republican women to public office and to provide support to Republican women office holders.
• To facilitate cooperation among local Republican Women's clubs, the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).
• To foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its principles and candidates in all elections including non-partisan elections.

BCRP Office Hours

Bastrop County Republican Party has an office open to the public on Main St.  It is located at 1007 Main St., Suite D in Bastrop (the Sanborn Building).

Unless otherwise posted the party's FaceBook page, the office hours are as follows:

Mon - Thur, 11 am to 2 pm
Friday, 10 am to noon
Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm

Those hours will broaden as more volunteers are identified to help man the office.  To volunteer, contact Damon Doss at dddoss57@gmail.com or 512-633-5212.

Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News

July BCRP Meeting in Smithville

On Monday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m., Bastrop County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting at First National Bank in Smithville.  The guest speaker will be Clara Beckett, Bastrop County Commissioner for Precinct Two.  Light refreshments will be served.

I hope to you see you there!

Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News

Republican Office Opens

Bastrop County Republican Party is reopening an office on Main St.  The new office is located at 1007 Main St., Suite G in Bastrop (the Sanborn Building).

The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 29, at 4:00 p.m.  Then the Grand Opening will follow on Saturday, July 1, from 3-8pm with refreshment available.  The Grand Opening inaugurates the office being open to the public Saturdays on a regular schedule.  Those hours will broaden as more volunteers are identified to help man the office.  To volunteer, contact Damon Doss at dddoss57@gmail.com.

Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News

June Republican Meeting in Bastrop

On Monday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m., Bastrop County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting at First National Bank in Bastrop.  The guest speaker will be Eric Opiela, former assistant general counsel to Republican Party of Texas to discuss the importance of rural Texas on Keeping Texas Red!  Light refreshments will be served.

Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News