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Welcome to the official site of
Lakewood Republican Women is one of the largest Republican women's groups in Washington State. Our mission is to educate women in the political process, motivate them to get involved in that process to elect Republicans and to reach out to the community where there is a need. Our monthly luncheon meetings at the lovely Oakbrook Country Club have programs planned with renowned speakers, panel discussions and forums that are educational and entertaining. Membership is open to all women who believe in Republican philosophy and live in Pierce County. All members are encouraged to use their special talents and energies to complete our objectives.
I invite you to contact us with any questions and please join us at our next event. I am sure you will find us warm, welcoming and worth your investment of time.
Diana Olson Our Mission Is "To recruit, organize, motivate and educate members to participate in the Republican party at all levels and elect Republicans." Our Objectives Are To promote an informed public through political education activity. To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through political participation. To support the objectives and policies of the Republican party. To work for the election of Republican candidates.
To recruit and
promote qualified women candidates for public office. Legislative Report LRW Member Charlotte Carrell has submitted her final legislative report for the current session. You might want to get a few tissues in hand before you read how the Washington state legislature has disregarded the will of the people. Click here to be taken to Charlotte's report.
May Meeting
LRW welcomed Senator Val Stevens (R-39th District) to the May 21 meeting. Senator Stevens shared her thoughts about "Knowledge without Wisdom" - below are excerpts from her remarks. Thank you, Program Chair Lucile Summerlin for taking the time to summarize Senator Stevens' remarks for the website.
Knowledge without Wisdom
Indifference to truth is seen in daily compromises, evasions and manipulations of each other. We have become accustomed to subtle distortions, euphemisms and rationalizations.
In the name of Political Correctness: • We have exploited the poor and called it the Lottery • We have rewarded laziness and called it Welfare • We have killed our unborn and called it Choice • We have shot abortionists and called it Justifiable • We have neglected to discipline our children and called it Building Self-Esteem • We have abused power and called it Politics • We have coveted our neighbor’s possessions and called it Ambition • We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it Freedom of Expression • We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it Enlightenment
The Danger of Knowledge Without Wisdom
In 1920, a small group of communist-leaning attorneys formed the American Civil Liberties Union-- specifically for the purpose of promoting social justice for the underdog--providing that the “underdog” would fight against the stereotype Anglo-Saxon Christian ideals.
The ACLU, with its communist mindset since its birth, began their covert operations to erode democracy in America by attacking Christianity, which is viewed as the foundation of patriotism. Neither Congress nor the court can ban free speech or the free exercise of one’s religion. That freedom is protected by the Constitution. The ACLU is not the problem, they are only able to function because GOOD men who lack wisdom have taken leave of their responsibility to protect what our Christian forefathers gave to us.
Our children and grandchildren will learn what happens when a self-indulgent, uninformed, unaccountable, irresponsible, politically-correct, bankrupt, lazy society failed to preserve, protect, promote the freedoms and liberties the Founders of this great country fought and died to establish.
A selfish people will vote for whoever will allow them to have a “free lunch” rather than learning the issues and using common sense to do what is right for the future health of our nation. They are not wiling to put aside instant gratification to experience the satisfaction of doing what is right. As a result, they have allowed an enemy bent on the destruction of our free society to infiltrate our economic community.
“Knowledge without wisdom is like a load of books on an ass’s back.”
Letter from LRW President Diana Olson
Ladies, This is to inform the membership that I will be taking a leave of absence as President of Lakewood Republican Women until after the Primary Elections August 17, 2010. I have been personally invited by Dino Rossi to Chair his campaign in the 28th District. This activity is not allowed in our by laws as an acting President; therefore, Sheila Moberg has graciously accepted filling the position until after the Primary. Once again, our club members step up and shine in the light this club was created to be. I will keep you informed regarding my mental status as we proceed taking our country back one election at a time. Thank you for ALL your support. Sincerely, Diana Olson Lakewood Republican Women
Please go to our Calendar page for a list of upcoming events.
What Has LRW Been Doing?
"Lots". Click here to be taken to our Recent Activities page where you will see photographs from recent events.
The General Election is on August 17, 2010
Click here to be taken to our Campaign page for information about Republican candidates.
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