Northeast Women's Republican Club

Greetings ladies,

    I hope that this email finds you all in good health. Each of the members of our household including myself are recoverying from a stomach virus.  We are on the mends and glad that I got it this past weekend and I will be healthy for our meeting next week.
    We have a very interesting speaker for our March meeting with a presentation of fashion and politics.  This will also be a nice jump start to our fashion show in April. 
    I have also attached a copy of the Fashion show flyer so that you may email to your friends and family as a save the date.  We will have invitation to pass out our meeting so that you may mail to those that do not have access to a computer.
    I look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday and I am sure I don't need to remind any of you to vote tomorrow! 

Yours truely,
Jennifer

    The monthly meeting of the NWRC was called to order at 11:45 a.m. by President Jennifer Hall.  Lunch was served and the guest speakers were Marie Christie, Lonnie Bowling, Ted Hubbard, Lee (Peter) Strautberg ,Mike Wilson, Sara Driere (Jean Schmidt), Sharon Kennedy, Judge John Williams, Bob McEwen and Eric Gregory.  The business meeting began at 2:20.
    Recording Secretary:  The minutes were submitted and stood approved as written.
    Corresponding Secretary:  A thank you note was received from Dan Policastro, Mayor of Mariemont.
    Cheer and Condolences:  no report.
    Treasurer’s Report:  Submitted by Shirley Smith with $3,504.48 cash available the report was approved as written.
    National Legislation:It was reported that Senate Bill S.2038 (Prohibiting Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes.  AKA Insider Trading.)  was passed and has been agreed to in the House pending amended wording.Reporter Alice Shives is stepping down and a replacement is sought.
    State Legislation:Gov. Kasich  has signed an anti-bullying bill that requires schools to update policies to include harassment and intimidation sent electronically, such as over the internet or mobile phones.  Called the Jessica Logan Act, the policies extend to school buses.
    Ways and Means:An extensive update on the Fashion show was given by Fran Cohen and Janet Conboy.  The show is April 14th 2012, Hyde Park Country Club beginning at 11a.m.  The Theme is “Past, Present and Proud.”  There will be 12 baskets.  Admission is $40.
    Old Business: Name tags are being replaced and will become the responsibility of each member.
    New Business:  The 2012 Budget was presented.  Sandy Schaller-Birkmeyer made a MOTION to pass the budget as stated.  Fran Cohen SECONDED.  After discussion, Shirley Smith made a new MOTION to amend the previous motion.  The amendment changes the National Meeting expenditure from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 and the Ways and Means expenditure from $400.00 to $500.00.  Fran Cohen SECONDED, the “amending” motion was PASSED.
    Adjournment was at 2:25 p.m.

Susan Burns
Recording Secretary