The group plans to meet only twice a year with no dues or committees."Our purpose is to meet other Republican women living in Sun City West and to make new friends," said Karen Thomas, the groups coordinator.  She added,"we will be encouraging our women to get involved by volunteering for various Republican activities and to stay current on political issues.  We will act as a support group for the  Arrowhead Republican Women's Club and the Sun City West Republican Club.

Anyone interested in learning more about this new group should call Karen Thomas at 623-215-8777.

You're cordially invited to the upcoming Camelback Young Republicans meeting on Wednesday, March 26th. Our speaker will be David Schweikert, former Maricopa County Treasurer and State Representative, who is running for U.S. House of Representatives - District 5.  David spoke to Camelback YR's back in May 2004 and is a very dynamic speaker.  You'll definitely enjoy listening to him. For more info: http://www.david08.com/
 
Meeting Details:
Date:   Wednesday, March 26th 2008
Time:   5:30 PM until 7:00 PM (although please arrive and leave as your schedule allows)
Location: Half Moon Sports Grill; 2121 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix. Click here for a map.
 
We look forward to seeing you on the 26th!
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Greg Fraker
Camelback Young Republicans

Maricopa County Republicans took most of the top awards presented at the recent State GOP Chairman's Awards Banquet held in Phoenix.

GOP Chairman Randy Pullen presented the following GOP Awards to:

• Sen. Barry Goldwater Award - John Rutledge - Legislative District (LD) 21.

• Gov.  Howard Pyle Award - Patricia Oldroyd (LD19).
• Outstanding Services to The Arizona Republican Party - Alberto Gutier  (LD11 )
• Volunteer Excellence Award - George Teegarden (LD11), Elaine Gangluff (LD 11), and Sandy Doty (LD21).
• Lifetime Achievement Award -  Leo Mahoney (LD21)
• Tireless Work Against All Odds Award - Marne Haney (LD11)

Debbie Lesko, GOP Awards Committee Chairman, presented outstanding service awards to the following Maricopa County Republican activitists:

• Cal Holman Award for the Most Outstanding Party Worker in the State - Frosty Taylor (LD4). Taylor, the public relations chairman for the Maricopa County Republicans, LD4, the Arrowhead Republican Women, and the Sun City West Republicans. She is also Chairman of the Wickenburg Republican Club.
• Most Outstanding County Chairman - Lyle Tuttle of Maricopa County (LD4) Tuttle set a firm foundation for the MCRC and the effect of his accomplishments will be felt for years to come. He has gained the respect and admiration of many. During his term he has increased funding, increased the number of PCs and voter registration, developed a five-year strategic plan, opened two county offices, developed a county-wide email communication system, gave the districts additional tools to participate in local elections, developed a training CD for PC's, and instituted a rewards program to encourage voter registration and PC recruitment. Lyle recently retired his chairmanship due to health concerns.

• Most Outstanding Party Worker in A District - Chuck Carpenter (LD 9) who served as Chairman of the 2006 GOP State Fair Booth and the 2007 MCRC Fair Booth where hundreds of Republicans registered to vote. He was also a MCRC Member-At -Large and is the current MCRC Sun City Office manager.

• Most Outstanding Districts in Overall Performance - LD 6 and LD8.  LD6, chaired by David Braswell is leading Maricopa County in the number of appointed precinct committeemen. LD8, chaired by Royce Flora, is committed to the successful return of Congressional District 5 to Republican control, ensuring the election of a Republican Mayor in Scottsdale and a Republican majority on the city council.

• Outstanding Volunteer medal winners from Maricopa County are Cal Holman (LD8) - Posthumously, Horst Kraus (LD6), and Marilyn LaFoe (LD21).

    The awards committee consisted of Lesko, Bill Bridwell, Parralee Schneider, Sean McCaffrey, and Larry Pickard.