Oath of Office Ceremony-Supreme Court of Appeals of W.Va.

Justice Allen Loughry and Gladys Lemley


W.V.F.R.W. President, Gladys Lemley, accepted the invitation to attend the Oath of Office Ceremony of "The Honorable Allen H. Loughry II, Justice. The event took place today in the Supreme Court of the East Wing, State Capitol. A reception followed. What a special event. West Virginia will benefit greatly from this young man.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln


"Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do hereby appoint and set apart the last Thursday in November next as a day which I desire to be observed by all my fellow-citizens, wherever they may be then, as a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, the beneficent Creator and Ruler of the Universe. And I do further recommend to my fellow-citizens aforesaid, that on the occasion they do reverently humble themselves in the dust, and from thence offer up penitent and fervent prayers and supplications to the great Disposer of events for a return of the inestimable blessings of peace, union, and harmony throughout the land which it has pleased Him to assign as a dwelling-place for ourselves and for our posterity throughout all generations."


Enter into His gates with thanksgiving... be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. Psalm 100:4

Veterans Day........Thank you

A heart-felt "Thank You" to ALL the men and women who have served and continue to serve this great nation.

May God bless the United States of America.

CLUB SPOTLIGHT-Huntington Cabell Republican Women

H.C.R.W. Project Coordinator, Anne Dandelet & H.C.R.W. President, Anne Hildebrand

"CARRY ON CAMPAIGN" FOR WV MISSION

Huntington Cabell Republican Women donated bags to foster children Thursday, October 25, 2012.


Local children will have a brand new way to carry their belongings. The Republican Women's club put together over a hundred new carry bags for foster kids. The "Carry on Campaign" donates bags and personal items to foster children who may need to go to another home. Each bag had items like combs, shampoo, and personal items for them to keep. Organizers say its their way of giving back to the community.

Keep up the good work ladies as you have a positive affect on your local community!

This event was covered by Ben Moore, Newsgatherer for W.O.W.K.-T.V., News 13 Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia. Ben can be reached at bmoore@wowktv.com

Original story can be found at:
http://www.wowktv.com/story/19918128/local-women-donate-bags-to-foster-children

Fall Board in Barboursville, W.Va.

W.V.F.R.W. President, Gladys Lemley (Wood Co. RW)

2012 Lady Ambassadors: Ronda Falk (Fayette Co. RW), Karen Evans (Gateway RW), Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co. RW), Mary Ann Osborne (Wood Co. RW), Iva Danner (Putnam Co. RW), and Gladys Lemley (Wood Co. RW)

Betty Ireland, Maggie's List Board of Directors-WV (Kanawaha Co. RW)

WV National Committeewoman, Melody Potter (Kanawaha Co. RW)

Rick Snuffer, GOP Candidate for Congress, 3rd District, WV

Sharon Maloney, wife of Gubernatorial candidate, Bill Maloney

Shirley Leonhardt, wife of WV Commissioner of Agriculture candidate, Kent Leonhardt

Delegate Troy Andes, Putnam County

Author, Karna Small Bodman & WV GOP Chair, Conrad Lucas

WVFRW members met on Friday evening for dinner at Logan's. It is always a good time of food and fellowship before the events begin!

Fall Board Guest Speaker-Karna Small Bodman

Karna is a bestselling author whose novels have hit "#1 in Thrillers" on Amazon. Her latest novel, CASTLE BRAVO is her 4th and is dubbed an international thriller. In this one, as in all her novels, she weaves many of her White House experiences and settings into the story....scenes in the Situation Room, the Oval Office, Georgetown restaurants as well as exotic locations overseas. Her different careers give her a unique perspective on the press, the government and international affairs - as you can see from her background:

She began her career in San Francisco as a TV news reporter and anchor first for KRON-TV and then KGO-TV. She later moved to Washington, DC to anchor the Ten O’clock news on Channel 5, host a nationally syndicated program on business and economic issues as well as a three-hour news/talk radio show.

When Ronald Reagan was elected President, he stood in front of Blair House and named Jim Brady as his Press Secretary with Karna as Jim’s Deputy. She had almost daily meetings with the President and traveled on Air Force One. She was also sent to South America and the Far East to give speeches to government, business and student groups on the President’s economic priorities.

Next, she was named Senior Director and spokesman for the National Security Council. She attended arms control talks with the Soviets and traveled with the team that briefed the leaders of Great Britain, France and Italy as well as Pope John Paul II. Those were “evil empire” days, so it was a unique experience to chat with the Soviet Union’s General Secretary Gorbachev at that first Summit meeting in Geneva.

When Karna left The White House to become Senior Vice President of a Public Affairs firm, she was the highest ranking woman on The White House staff.

By now, she had written TV news scripts, briefing papers for the President, newspaper columns and magazine articles, but she had always wanted to write novels. She hopes you will enjoy her new thriller, CASTLE BRAVO as well as CHECKMATE, GAMBIT, FINAL FINESSE,and her short story, THE AGENT. She is currently working on #5, AFFAIRS OF STATE.

On a personal note, she is married to Dick Bodman -- they maintain homes in Naples, Florida, Washington, DC and Rancho Santa Fe, CA.

W.V.F.R.W. FALL BOARD

The West Virginia Federation of Republican Women's Fall Board Meeting is almost here.


WHEN: October 13, 2012

WHERE: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 3551 US Route 60E, Barboursville, WV

TIME: General session begins at 9:00 a.m. with registration at 8:00 a.m.

LODGING: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - 304.733.3338 (Call for reservations). Double Room=$95 + 12% tax=$106.40. Reservations are under WV Federation of Republican Women and must be made by September 28.

TIME: General session begins at 9:00 a.m. with registration at 8:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 which includes continental breakfast & luncheon. Must be received by October 8, 2012. Mail payment (checks payable to "HCRW") to Mrs. Lois Merritt, H.C.R.W. Treasurer, 850 Hibner Avenue, Huntington, WV 25705/304.523.3117, lmerritt@aol.com

DIRECTIONS:
From Charleston-I-64 toward Huntington. Take East Mall Road (Exit 20). At end of ramp, take LEFT towards Barboursville. Get int he RIGHT land end go past Sheetz. You will come to an intersection Rt. 60 - go RIGHT at light and the entrance of the Holiday Inn is across from Tri-King Cut Rate Tobacco. If you come to a light for the W. Mall Road, you have gone too far.