August 2004 e-Newsletter

Cobb County Republican Women’s Club

“Opens the door to good government”

Happy 40th Birthday to CCRWC

 September CCRWC Meeting
Friday, September 24, 2004

11:30 a.m.  Networking
12:00 p.m. Lunch

Marietta Conference Center

500 Powder Springs Street
Marietta, Georgia

RSVP: 770-785-2522 by Tuesday September 21

Register online at http://CCRWC.org/Monthly.html

 $20.00 members with reservations

$23 without reservations

Be advised that reservations for the luncheons that are not cancelled 48 hours before the luncheon date will be invoiced

Guest Speaker:  Toria Morgan

Bush Campaign Briefing 

Toria is the Bush Cheney '04 Re-election Chairman for Cobb County. She is currently on the 6^th District and State committee.  Toria attended and helped set up the Road to Majority as well as assisted the state party with Convention since 1998. She is the immediate past 6^th District Director for Ga. Federation Republican Women and currently is the State Federation Campaign Chairman. 

She is a Past President of Cobb Republican Women and served as the editor of the Elephant Patter for 5 years as well as being the editor of the Ga. Federation of Republican Women Newsletter for several years.  Toria has been a County, District, and state GOP delegate since 1994 and is a Republican Party Former House District Chairman.  She served as an Alternate Delegate to the National Federation of Republican Women’s Convention in 1997, and a delegate in 1999 and 2001. 

Toria has served on the nominating committee for the Cobb Republican party, the Georgia Federation of Republican Women and the 6th District. She was Cobb County's Campaign Coordinator for Gubernatorial candidate Guy Milner in 1998.  She is a Graduate of Leadership Cobb and is serving on this year’s Politics Day Committee. 

Toria was a charter board member of the Neighborhood Safety Commission and currently serves as Secretary on the Cobb Arts Board. She is a charter member of PLAN and Past President of her Home Owner Association. 

 Toria is married to Bob Morgan; they have two children and one grandchild. They are members of New Salem Baptist Church where her husband serves as a deacon and Sunday Schoolteacher 

President's Corner

.      It is hard to believe, but the presidential election is less than two months away!  The election has enormous consequences for our country—most importantly the security of our nation.

     September 11 marked the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the U.S.  I hope everyone paused to remember those who lost their lives and to reflect on the tragic events of that day.  Could this happen again?  Absolutely.

     We listened with horror to the reports of the recent slaughter that occurred at the school in the Russian town of Beslan.  While some in the media referred to the Islamic extremists as “Chechen captors,” they are terrorists.   Like the September 11 attacks, the butchery in Russia was a crime against humanity.

     Was any war more necessary than the War on Terror?  John Kerry continues to rail against the War in Iraq. Over the years, his voting record has consistently failed to support our military. How many of us are willing to place our national security in the hands of someone who would wage a “more thoughtful and sensitive war on terror”?  There has never been a more critical time when our nation, indeed the world, needed a strong, decisive leader such as President Bush.

     CCRWC Past President & Board member, Donna Rowe, recently lost her brother, Bruce.  He had been awaiting a kidney transplant for several years.  This serves as a harsh reminder for all of us to become organ donors.  It truly may save someone’s life.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna and her family.

     May God continue to bless our troops, our nation, and our President.

 Sincerely, Felicity

Caring for America

At this Friday's CCRWC luncheon, we will be collecting school and food supplies for a “Feed My Lambs” preschool located in the Cole Street housing projects in Marietta.  The 6th and 11th District delegations to the GOP Convention painted the interior of this school a few weeks ago as part of President George W. Bush's Compassion for America initiative.   Elizabeth Price and Cindy Lamutt both participated in the painting project.   

Please bring any of the following supplies or a $5 donation to this Friday's meeting: Jumbo Crayons, Jumbo Chalk, Kids Safety Scissors, Glue Sticks, Paint Sets (primary colors) and Construction Paper; Canned Fruit, Vegetables, Soup and Mac & Cheese; Paper Products. Thank You!

 Special Donation for Carmen Holt, Baby Daughter, of Fallen Hero, Antoine Holt
Click here for details

Upcoming Events

September 27, 2004 Cobb County Republican Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser. Renaissance Waverly Hotel.  Contact the GOP Headquarters at 770.509.1455 for more information

Oct. 1.-2, Directors meeting GFRW, Savannah at the Planters Inn. Contact Millie Rogers, 2^nd Vice-Chairman, 770-992-0163

October 4.is Registration deadline for the November 2, 2004: General Election.

October 5, Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament at Marietta Conference Center

CCRWC will sponsor a Hole; proceeds to go to the American Cancer Society Cobb Division.

 November: Republican cruise organized by Marilyn Watts, GFRW member of Fayette County. Husbands and families are welcome. Contact Millie Rogers for Marilyn's telephone and a copy of the flyer with more information.

Campaign Activities Committee

Millie Rogers, Chairman

CANDIDATE OPPORTUNITY

On Tuesday Oct. 5th the Cobb County Republican Women's Club will sponsor a hole at the American Cancer Society Cobb Division " Pink Ribbon" Golf Tournament. We will have a table for campaign materials for all candidates in the November 2nd General Election. Please contact Millie Rogers @ millierogers@bellsouth or 770-992-0163 after 6:00PM if you are interested in having your campaign materials at the Pink Ribbon Gold Tournament.

Membership Report

Babe Atkins-Byrne, Coordinator

As of, 9/14/2004
  Members: 236
 Associate Members: 116
 Total: 352
As always, please extend a warm welcome to our new members and associate members. Let’s continue to make the CCRWC the largest club in Georgia!!  

Ways and Means Report

“Profile of a Leader” 

“Profile of a Leader” is a limited edition poster celebrating Ronald Reagan’s extraordinary life.  Beautifully illustrated by Artist Paul Miller, the poster compiles memorable times and it tells the story of Ronald Reagan’s leadership and political achievements.

 Especially hand painted then printed for East Cobb Republican Women‘s Club in 1984, this unique poster will make a distinctive gift and collector’s item for any American.

Posters are $20.00 each.