President’s Corner
Wow! What a great beginning to this year. We had over 160 people in attendance to our last luncheon with the Governor. I know we can get Sonny re-elected this year. It’s just going to take hard work and getting his message out to the public. It’s going to take all of us talking about the great things we have accomplished over the last 4 years, with Sonny Purdue and our legislators, and making sure we talk about the truth and differences between Sonny and his democrat opponent. That’s why I want to encourage every one of you to attend our seminar “How to Sell an Elephant.” It will give us more ammunition to be prepared for the upcoming campaign season. New members as well as well as “seasoned veterans” will benefit from this seminar on how to debate the con the conservative issues that make us Republicans.
Thank you and I hope to see you at our next luncheon with our good friend, State Representative Judy Manning.
March Raffle Basket 
"Cooking with Pizzazz" – This month's raffle basket contains Rachel Ray's best-selling "30-Minute Meals," salad dressing, croutons, and an apron. Use the basket as a planter, ice bucket, wastebasket, or magazine holder.
Caring for America
Caring for America would like to extend their gratitude to all the guests who attended the luncheon and contributed to the Shield Foundation. The Shield Foundation raised $500 during the luncheon that will support catastrophic assistance for our public safety employees and their immediate families. We want to thank all of the “generous hearts” that made this contribution possible. To make additional donations to the Shield Foundation, contact Lt. David and Carol Roskind at 770-598-2660 or www.shieldfoundationga.org
We are very excited that our very own Linda Beggs will present a seminar entitled “How to Sell an Elephant” on March 25, 2006. The program will be at InfoMart and will be from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Cost is $25.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. This includes lunch and hand out materials.
If you have not attended one of Linda’s presentations you are in for an enjoyable experience. Linda is a past President of Cobb County Republican Women and the President of Vision Quest. She is a presenter with Franklin Covey with a specialty in communications. She has delivered presentation skills classes to diverse groups of clients including Pepsi, Verizon, and Citibank.
The seminar is called “How to Sell an Elephant” through Persuasive Conversation. She will take you from “how to deal with the media to how what you wear affects what people hear you say.”
She will help you understand:
Strategy statements - Great versus good versus poor
Dealing with the media - responding not reacting,
How to know one’s audience
Persuading people to volunteer in today’s world when time is the new currency
Knowing your topic - the “elevator speech”
Non-verbal communication
Attire
Body language
Facial expressions
Voice
Eye contact
Protocol
Hand shaking
Receptions Working the Room
Titles
Thank you notes
This seminar was offered in 1998 and propelled Ginger Collins on to be a State Representative and then a State Senator. It was offered again in 2000 with resounding results. If you have joined CCRWC in the last 5 years, if you plan on being a candidate or if you are a candidate’s spouse you need to take this class.
You must RSVP in order to attend due to lunch and the handouts. Contact Toria Morgan or Sue Everhart.
How to Sell an Elephant
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Toria Morgan @ 770-427-8605 or lalee14@earthlink.net
Sue Everhart @ 770-977-9912 or everhart@mindspring.com
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$25 Members $35 Non-Members
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This includes Lunch and Handout Materials
CCRWC MEMBERS & ASSOCIATE MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Sue P. Everhart, First Vice Chairman, Georgia Republican Party and 2000 President of the CCRWC was honored Thursday night, March 9th, by being part of the official VIP Greeting Committee to welcome President George W. Bush to Georgia. Included in the Greeting Committee were First Lady Mary Perdue, State Party Chairman, Alec Poitevint and his wife Doreen, along with Mrs. Mac Collins and Mrs. Max Burns. Sue said “it was so exciting to see the President jump from his Limousine and hurry right over, shake your hand, have his picture made with each person and then stand and talk with you for 15 minutes. Just to be in the room with this man is an honor and to be able to share his humor is a once in a life time opportunity.”
President Bush’s speech to more than 1,300 people was met with many rounds of applause and several standing ovations. What a night to be a part of history and to share the love of the United States of America with such a great man.
Cobb County Republican Women were well represented. Attending the dinner were Holly Comer, Past CCRWC President; Chief Deputy Sheriff, Lynda Coker, State Rep. Judy Manning, Joann Birrell, Kimberly Watson, Gannon and Billie Gingrey, and Barbara Hickey.
Associate members, Congressman Phil Gingrey and Tom Price, Shawn Davis, Senator Judson Hill, State Representative Thunder Tumlin, Commission Chairman Sam Olens, Sheriff Neil Warren, Larry Ceminsky and Craig Dowdy.
Joann Birrell has been appointed to the Cobb Development Authority.
Skip Chesshire, Cobb Superior Court Administrator recently began his term as President-Elect of National Association of Court Managers (NACM). In July 2006 Skip will assume the Presidency of NACM at its annual meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
During the month of March which is Woman’s History Month, The House Republican Conference has added a page to its website highlighting women of achievement across America. Congressman Phil Gingrey has nominated Tammy Cohen to be on this website for her entrepreneurial skills as President of InfoMart and her leadership in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
After thirteen years of service with the Acworth Police Dept, Lieutenant David Roskind is leaving the force to take a job with the newly formed Sandy Springs Police Department. His badge was retired and he kept it as a memento. He will continue as a Lieutenant in Sandy Springs.
Use Freedom Note cards in your Business
$15 for 10 cards and envelopes
The Marietta Kiwanis is selling Freedom Note cards to raise money to purchase a companion service dog for a Cobb County Handicapped Child. The cards are photos of the Field of Flags at Kennesaw Mountain Park on September 11, 2002 and are blank inside for personal notes. Please support this wonderful project and share your patriotism at the same time. Please contact Ellen Springer at 770-429-0299 to purchase or at the table at our monthly meetings.
YWCA Women of Achievement-March 30, 2006
Please support the 2006 Women of Achievement Celebration Honoring Outstanding Women and other awards and presentations. Since 1985, Tribute to Women of Achievement has been honoring local women whose tireless work in business and the community are known throughout the area. This year's event will be March 30, 2006. 6-9 pm at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Condace Pressley, Assistant Program Director, WSB Radio, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Please contact Kim Jorgensen at 770-423-3582 for purchase tables or individual tickets.
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Are you interested in joining our club or attending any of our events?
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Membership Dues are:
$25 for Regular Members
$15 for Associate Members
If you are a member and have not paid your 2006 Membership Dues,
please send your check today to :
CCRWC,
Attention: Babe Atkins-Byrne,
886 Lake Hollow Boulevard
Marietta, Georgia 30064
CCWRC, Post Office Box 4476, Marietta, GA 30061-4476, 770-785-2522, Contact@CCRWC.org
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