ViewPoint October 2014 - EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org

The Newsletter of the East San Gabriel Valley Republican Women Federated
CHARTERED AUGUST 12, 1955
AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
OCTOBER 2014
Program
DATE
Friday
October 24, 2014
Social:
Fashion Show:
Lunch:
Meeting:
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 Noon
1:00 PM
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE
FASHION SHOW
and
PLACE
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
14635 BALDWIN TOWNE CENTER
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
BOUTIQUE
COST
$40 per person
May pay at the door.
FASHIONS BY
EILEEN GERBER
MENU
Italian Pasta Bar
RESERVATIONS BY
Friday, October 17, 2014
RSVP To
Caryn Shewmaker
(626) 695-6364
Caryn_Shewmaker@
prodigy.net
Reservations a must for all.
NEED
VOTER INFORMATION?
WWW.EASTSANGABRIELVALLEY.RWF
ELECTIONS PAGE
VOTER ASSISTANCE FLYER
OR
REPUBLICAN CENTER
(626) 919-0864
BOUTIQUE BY
CAROLE MULLNER AND FRIENDS!
Items include:
Handpainted Gourds ▪ Greeting Cards
Aprons ▪ Lighted Bottles
Purses ▪ Scarves
Handpainted Wood Signs ▪ Placemats
Cookie Lee Jewelry
OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS!
Avoid saving seats:
Reserve a table for family and friends!
President’s Message
As fall closes in and the weather starts to cool, more events of one sort or
another are happening-- many focused on the November 4th election—
and that means there are volunteers to be recognized and thanked:
The ESGVRWF September evening meeting included a lovely dinner at
Vincenzo's Ristorante and insightful analyses of five propositions. Mike
Spence, Bob Green, Lois Shade, and Drexel Smith each did a wonderful
job, and I want to thank them again for their well-researched
presentations.
Ten ESGVRWF members and associates worked the LACFRW voter
registration booth at the L.A. County Fair—Norma and Darrell Shimel, Bob
and Ruth Green, Timmie Shoemaker, Carole Mullner, Marlene and Ben
Brandt, and Caryn and John Shewmaker were our enthusiastic volunteers
who made it difficult for anyone to miss the double-wide booth and
Republican presence. Great job!
The October 24th fashion show/general meeting is the culmination of
months of planning by the fashion show committee; Chairman Caryn
Shewmaker, Julie Shewmaker, Carole Mullner, Gayle Mason, Lois Barta,
Carmen Eckert, and Sigi A’Ce have put together this special event. Let’s
have an exceptionally good turn-out to acknowledge their hard work.
Finally, the nominating committee will present their recommended 2015
slate of officers at the October meeting. Chairman Linda Roy, Helen
Anderson, Natalia Raygoza, Deborah Behounek, and Carole Mullner
accepted this task and completed it in good order. It’s not easy to get
volunteers for this particular job; so, their effort is all the more appreciated.
Valerie Evans
September Meeting
Highlights
East San Gabriel Valley
Republican Women
Federated
Mailing Address
216 S. Citrus St., #56
West Covina, CA 91791
[email protected]
EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org
Elected Officers
Valerie Evans
President
(626) 332-3913
[email protected]
Lisa Graham
Vice President, Programs
(626) 339-8332
[email protected]
Diane Cachenaut
Vice President, Membership
(626) 919-1057
[email protected]
Margaret Chatfield
Secretary
(626) 919-4494
[email protected]
Linda Roy
Treasurer
(562) 697-7232
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Jerri Potras
(626) 331-1295
[email protected]
ViewPoint is published 9-10
times a year for the members
of the East San Gabriel Valley
Republican Federated.
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Chairman
Vincenzo’s Terrazza Ristorante provided a delightful meal in a
wonderful setting for our speakers to present their insightful analysis
into the propositions. Please keep “Vincenzo’s” on your list of “must
go” to restaurants.
2 | VIEWPOINT
Disclaimer: Articles in this
newsletter are for information
only and should not be
considered a position or
endorsement by ESGVRWF or
its members. Precautions are
taken to ensure accuracy,
Errors may occur. We reserve
the right to correct such errors.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION
VOTER GUIDE: CANDIDATES
This guide identifies candidates running for selected offices pertinent to the majority of our members. If an office is listed on
your sample ballot that is not in our list, visit election page of the Los Angeles County Republican Party website
(www.lagop.org). No internet access? Contact the Republican Center in Covina at (626) 919-0864.
OFFICE
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Controller
Treasurer
Attorney General
Insurance Commissioner
Member, State Board of
Equalization 3rd District
Congressional District 27
Congressional District 31
Congressional District 32
Senate District 22
Senate District 32
Assembly District 48
Assembly District 52
Assembly District 55
Assembly District 57
Superintendent of
Public Instruction
Assessor
Sheriff
CANDIDATE
CAGOP
LAGOP
HJTA
HUEY1
NORDELL1
CGA12,3
Neel Kashkari
Ron Nehring
Pete Peterson
Ashley Swearingin
Greg Conlon
Ronald Gold
Ted Gaines
STATE
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
------X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
--X
X
X
X
X
X
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G. Rick Marshall
X
X
X
X
X
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X
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X
X
X
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X
X
--X
-----
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
----X
---
X2
X2
X2
X2
---
X
X
---
X
---
X
X
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
Jack Orswell
X
X
Paul Chabot
X
--Arturo Enrique Alas
X
X
STATE SENATOR
Marc Rodriguez
X
X
Mario Guerra
X
X
MEMBER OF STATE ASSEMBLY
Joe M. Gardner
X
X
Dorothy Pineda
X
X
Ling Ling Chang
X
X
Rita Topalian
X
X
SCHOOL
Marshal Tuck
----(Democrat)
COUNTY
John Morris
--X
Paul Tanaka
See Note 3
Legend
CAGOP = California Republican Party (www.cagop.org). See County GOP for listings below State/Federal office.
LAGOP = Los Angeles County Republican Party (www.lagop.org).
HJTA = Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action (www.hjta.org) Bases recommendations on
candidates their declared support for Proposition 13 and taxpayers’ rights.
Huey = Craig Huey 2014 General Election Voter Guide (www.CraigHuey.com). Ranks candidates based on
thorough research and a questionnaire candidates complete.
Nordell = Robyn Nordell’s Conservative California Election Website (www.robynnordel.com). Bases
recommendations on numerous sources/advisors.
CGA = California Gunowners Owners Association (www.gunownersca.com). Rates legislative candidates on their
position on the Second Amendment. If no grade, CGA has no record of the position.
1
2
3
These groups use a ranking or rating scale. For purposes of this guide an “X” identifies any level of support. In some
instances, a candidate is viewed as just better than the opponent. No endorsement means the organization either
opposed or found no reason to support a candidate. Group may not evaluate all districts, See group website.
Rating for State legislative offices only. Districts 48, 52, 55, 57 candidate ratings: Republicans A; incumbent Democrats F.
Due to controversy, no recommendations made.
October 2014 | 3
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION
VOTER GUIDE: JUDICIAL CANDIDATES
Judges are typically viewed as constitutionalists—judges who impartially enforce the law as written by the
voters and legislatures—or judicial activists—judges who interpret the law using their own values in support
of a political or social agenda instead of applying the law to the facts of a case before them. Craig Huey
has been studying judicial elections, especially those in California, for more than 20 years. His “California
Judicial Candidates Voter Guide,” adapted below, is a recognized tool that helps voters select “the right
judges.”
OFFICE
CANDIDATE
RATING
SCORE
RECOMMEND
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
▪ Associate Justice
Goodwin Liu
3
JI: 1
Q7
No
▪ Associate Justice
Mariano-Florentino Guellar
2
JI: 3
Q8
No
▪ Associate Justice
Kathryn Mickle Werdegar
6
JI: 4
Q9
Yes
Frances Rothschild
5
JI: 1
Q: 9
No
▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 1 Jeffrey W. Johnson
8
JI: 6
Q:10
Yes
4
JI: 1
Q: 7
No
4
JI: 1
Q: 7
No
STATE COURT OF APPEAL JUSTICE
▪ Presiding, 2nd District, Div. 1
▪ Associate,
▪ Presiding,
2nd
2nd
District, Div. 2 Brian M. Hoffstadt
District, Div. 3
Lee Anne Edmon
▪ Associate,
2nd
District, Div. 4 Audrey B. Collins
5
JI: 3
Q: 7
No
▪ Associate,
2nd
District, Div. 4 Nora M. Manella
7
JI: 4
Q: 9
Yes
8
JI: 7
Q: 8
Yes
▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 6 Kenneth R. Yegan
8
JI: 7
Q: 9
Yes
▪ Presiding, 2nd District, Div. 7
5
JI: 2
Q: 8
No
5
JI: 0
Q:10
No
3
JI: 1
Q: 6
No
▪ Presiding, 2nd District, Div. 5
Paul A. Turner
Dennis M. Perluss
▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 8 Laurence D. Rubin
▪ Associate,
2nd
District, Div. 8 Madeleine I. Flier
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
▪ Office 61
Jacqueline H. Lewis
5
JI: 3
Q: 6
No
▪ Office 61
Dayan Mathai
9
JI: 9
Q: 8
Yes
▪ Office 87
Andrew M. Stein
5
JI: 4
Q7
Yes
▪ Office 87
Tom Griego
3
JI: 3
Q3
No
How the ratings work: Mr. Huey notes, “We
research the candidates carefully. We talk to
many on the phone. We have evaluated their
rulings, who appointed them, their
endorsements and other criteria. . . . The final
rating is the average of the candidate’s
Judicial Index and Qualifications. For example,
if the candidate had a Judicial Index of 8 and
Qualifications of 6, their overall rating would
be 7.
CRAIG HUEY JUDICIAL RATING SCALE
JUDICIAL INDEX
QUALIFICATIONS
Judicial Activist Strict Constructionist
Positions
Contributions
Rulings
Statements
Unqualified
Very Qualified
Positions
Contributions
Rulings
Statements
Our Voter Guides are available as one-page PDF flyesr on our website: www.EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org.
4 | VIEWPOINT
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION
VOTER GUIDE: PROPOSITIONS
STATE MEASURES
CAGOP
LAGOP
LACFRW
HJTA
HUEY
1
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY,
SUPPLY, TREATMENT, AND STORAGE PROJECTS
Yes
No
No
Position
No
Position
No
2
STATE BUDGET, BUDGET STABILIZATION ACCOUNT
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
45
HEALTHCARE INSURANCE. RATE CHANGES.
INITIATIVE STATUTE
No
No
No
No
No
46
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF DOCTORS.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LAWSUITS.
INITIATIVE STATUTE
No
No
No
---
No
47
CRIMINAL SENTENCES. MISDEMEANOR PENALTIES.
INITIATIVE STATUTE
No
No
No
---
Yes
48
INDIAN GAMING COMPACTS.
REFERENDUM
---
No
No
---
No
Legend
CAGOP = California Republican Party (www.cagop.org)
LAGOP = Los Angeles County Republican Party (www.lagop.org)
LACFRW = Los Angeles County Federation of Republican Women
HJTA = Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (www.HJTA.org)
HUEY = Craig Huey 2014 General Election Voter Guide (www.CraigHuey.com).
--- = Proposition not shown on website.
COUNTY MEASURE
P
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, GANG PREVENTION, YOUTH/SENIOR RECREATION,
BEACHES/WILDLIFE PROTECTION MEASURE
No
Recommending a ‘No Vote’ are:
▪ Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor
▪ John G. Carlson, Carlson & Associated
▪ Don Fleming, Businessman
▪ Ricky Gelb, Gelb Group, A Family of Companies, San Fernando Valley
▪ Bishop Henry Hearns
▪ John J. Kennedy, City Councilmember, City of Pasadena
▪ Dr. Christopher Lin, Educator/Businessman/Banker
▪ Dr, Sandra E. Thomas, NAACP State Executive Board
▪ Mike Spence, Councilman, City of West Covina
▪ Melvin Wilson, Mel Wilson & Associates-Realtors
California can be fixed! Vote Republican on November 5.
October 2014 | 5
Club News: Working Together We Turn Words into Action
CARING
FOR AMERICA
Solving problems through the combined effort of individuals rather than encouraging
dependency on government programs.
Military Appreciation: We’ll be collecting for our annual Christmas check to the Wounded Warriors project to
aid them in their many projects that help the service person and their families.
Animal Shelter Comforts: We have been collecting empty prescription bottles for the Medical Department of
the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. These bottles are being recycled so they serve a double purpose. The labels
should be removed as the bottles will be relabeled for the sick animals. It has been well received by the
Medical Department and our members. The word has spread
and the Women’s Club of West Covina gave a large bag. At
the beauty shop my operator is telling her customers so they
are bringing them in Her husband even got a large bag from
his friends! It is great to have people aware of the many areas
we help.
Stuffed Animals Doing Good: Generous donations of stuffed
animals have been used this month for Walk-a-Thon prizes for
Potrero School 3rd graders. The Walk-a-Thon raised over
$1,200.00 to be used for field trips and special assemblies.
Other animals have been distributed to the El Monte Police
Station to be used in their detective room to ease the suffering
of children waiting for parents.
Animals will also be used in Senior Thanksgiving baskets to be
taken to seniors in need just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
15 baskets in all will be distributed. Your donations of stuffed
animals mean so much to so many people and helps to get
the world out that, “Republican Women are wonderful caring people!” Thank you for all you do!
Book Donations at Work: Have you heard of “The Little Free Library” in the newspaper or on the internet? Well,
your book donations are part of this new way of getting books into the hands of students and people who want
to increase their literacy. Your book donations going to Kathleen McPherson’s 3 rd grade class are part of this
new trend. The idea is to set out books and allow students to take a book, but they must also leave a book, so
there are always books to choose from for readers. Students love sharing books they are done with and getting
a new books to love. Thanks to the Republican Women student reading skills are improving. Donations do
make a difference.
OCTOBER 2014
TOTAL MEMBERS TO DATE: 158
REGULAR MEMBERS
Renewals
Lifetime
New
Sub-Total:
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
114 Another Club
5 Male
10 Non-Citizen
129
Sub-Total:
Friday
24
Saturday
25
0
29
See details page 1.
Republican Center Octoberfest
For Information: (626) 919-0864
NOVEMBER 2014
9
20
ESGVRWF Fashion Show and Boutique
Monday
3
Friday
7
ESGVRWF Board Meeting
10:00 AM Republican Center, Covina
Republican Center Movie Night
For Information: (626) 919-0864
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Voter Guides
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Our Red, White, and Blue Fashion Show
Commentary | Jerri Potras, Editor
Happy with the direction California is going? Don’t vote. You will get more of the same.
Here is a snapshot of what our politicians are giving us:
▪ Highest cost of doing business in a state.1
▪ Highest level state sales tax rate -- 7.5%.2
▪ Sixth highest personal income tax collected --$1,453 —per capita.3
▪ 7.4 % unemployment rate.4
▪ Second highest per gas tax (48.7 cents per gallon) 2
California has turned into virtually a progressive Democratic state.
▪ Senate:
28 Democrats 12 Republicans
1 Vacancy
▪ Assembly: 55 Democrats 24 Republicans
1 Vacancy
▪ Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, etc: Democrat
If you believe California can and should do better,
Vote Republican on Nov. 4. Let’s exercise some commonsense
and put some checks and balances back into our State.
1
2
3
4
Top States 2013: Overall Rankings. CNBC.com
State and Local Sales Tax Rate: Mid-Year 2014. Tax Foundation.org
Facts and Figures: How Does Your State Compare? Tax.Foundation.org
Local Area Unemployment Statistics. U.S. Dept. of Labor., Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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