Our April Luncheon featured many wonderful contributions from members and guests.
Great Beginnings
We missed Marti, our Chaplain who was out of town, but appreciate Cindy Honcoop of Eagle Forum for opening us in prayer. David Stamps, US Army Veteran who served in Viet Nam led us in the pledge to our flag and we were blessed to have Gabriella Rodriguez sing the National Anthem acapella. What a start!
Elected Officials were recognized starting with the very important grassroots position of representation to their neighbors, PCO (Precinct Committee Officer) and two others serving in the capacity of a member of the Ferndale School Board, Nancy Button and County Council District 4 Councilman, Mark Stremler.
It was an extra blessing, because of Spring Break to have with us Tasha Ericksen, wife of our beloved late Sen. Ericksen, and daughter-in-law of our member, Bette Ericksen.
We had 15 first-time guests joining us.
LET’S GO MEMBERSHIP!
Because of your excitement about our goals and the vision of our club, we went above and beyond our membership goal of 100! We reached 109, plus 9 associate members included in our 2024 Membership Directory. Our member, and former NFRW President, Eileen Sobjack encouraged us to “keep going with the next stop of 150 then on to 200” ☺. Membership for 2024 is open and we will add supplements to our Directories with our new members. Keep bringing friends and family to our events, we are stronger together and can accomplish more good in our community.
The drawing for the $100 Asian Fusion gift card for members joining by March 10th went to Lisa Sherry. Lisa has been a long-time member and significant contributor, having served on the Executive Board for many years. Congratulations, Lisa!
AFTER LUNCH
Jeanette Stroming, shared an Americanism about the 1787 Convention and the Constitution and Amendments.
Nancy Button, our Legislative Liaison, gave an update from the legislative session, the good, bad, and a lot of ugly. The good: 3 of the Initiatives were voted into law and the other 3 will be on the Nov. ballot to reject 3 taxes.
Preview to YAF
Daniel Johner, a high school student, who attended a YAF Conference, shared his life-changing experience as he learned about the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan, but more importantly, the enduring principles and values he lived and shared.
A Note from Madison, YAF Conference Director
It was such a pleasure to speak to you all and thank you for the important work you do to protect liberty in our state. I am encouraged to see so many wonderful people committed to defending conservative values in Washington, and we at Young America’s Foundation (YAF) would be privileged to partner with you in raising the next generation of principled young leaders! If you are interested in supporting YAF and our efforts to educate and train the next generation in the fight for freedom, please consider –
Referring a middle school, high school, or college student to our programs! Prepare the young person in your life to defend your conservative values, give them a head start on a wide range of issues from speakers you can trust, and help them meet like-minded friends who can help them stay strong in their values. Learn more about student events here: www.YAF.org/events
Making a tax-deductible contribution to Young America’s Foundation. You can help instill American patriotism in our youth. Your support will help recruit eager, young people to our cause and provide them with the most popular experiences in the Conservative Movement, including visiting Ronald Reagan’s Ranch in Santa Barbara, California, and Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois. Learn more about giving here: www.YAF.org/donate
To learn more about the life-changing impact of sending a student to a YAF event, please enjoy this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hwH0wRLmg3_zFKtSEuMUVwvJxbEyNIi/view?usp=sharing
For more information about Young America’s Foundation, please visit www.YAF.org. If you have any questions about our organization or about how you or a student can get involved, please contact me at madisonh@reaganranch.org or at (805) 957-1980. Keep fighting for freedom!
here: www.YAF.org/events
Making a tax-deductible contribution to Young America’s Foundation. You can help instill American patriotism in our youth. Your support will help recruit eager, young people to our cause and provide them with the most popular experiences in the Conservative Movement, including visiting Ronald Reagan’s Ranch in Santa Barbara, California, and Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois. Learn more about giving here: www.YAF.org/donate
To learn more about the life-changing impact of sending a student to a YAF event, please enjoy this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hwH0wRLmg3_zFKtSEuMUVwvJxbEyNIi/view?usp=sharing
For more information about Young America’s Foundation, please visit www.YAF.org. If you have any questions about our organization or about how you or a student can get involved, please contact me at madisonh@reaganranch.org or at (805) 957-1980. Keep fighting for freedom!
Locally, if you want to refer a student to be sponsored by the Republican Women of Whatcom County, please reach out to Jennifer at 360-510-2128. RWWC will cover the tuition fee ($100) for 11 students for the June 19-22 Conference at the Reagan Ranch. First consideration will be given to RWWC Members family or friends. You may donate to our club, and designate “YAF or Scholarship”. If we have more funds, we will send more students!
Welcome to our newest officer, Tami Dockter, serving as 2nd VP/ Fundraising. She created the fun spring basket for the raffle which was won by Mary Gibbs. Our goal for fundraising will be to send more Whatcom County students to YAF conferences. Contribute here: THERWWC.com and designate “Scholarships”.
MAY 7 PROGRAM FEATURED SPEAKER – Rep. Jim Walsh, WA GOP State Chair
Hear about the state of the state and how Initiatives will affect our future!
Remember to track your hours, make your reservations online now and invite a friend to join us!