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Note: The September meeting will be on the second Monday, Assemblyman for the 64th District and candidate for reelection, Brian Nestande, will be speaking.
If scheduling allows, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack will also be speaking.
Having a veteran or active military representative for the Pledge to the Flag will continue and candidates for local council seats will be featured.
OCTOBER 4, 11:15 AM
Speakers will be Senator Bill Emmerson and County Supervisor John Benoit. Candidates for local council seats will also be featured.
NOVEMBER 1, 11:15 AM
December 6, 6pm
Sherry Halperin
I’ve worn so many hats. I started out as a directing major in college, but, sadly, at the time I graduated school, women were basically not allowed to direct. Ida Lupino was the only woman who was directing feature films at that time.
I became an agent after college and had some wonderful clients, then went to Dick Clark Productions. I started out on television on a show for NBC and worked my way up to Associate Producer. From there, I went to ABC and had a really great career as Associate Producer.
But when my kids were born, I had to figure out how I could still remain creative but be a mom and a Cub Scout mom and all of those things. So I started to write, with the encouragement of my husband. I did magazine articles and then some newspaper articles, and when the kids got older, I wrote a television show for ABC, a children’s show, for about three years. It was great because I could be home, write my scripts, and just go into Los Angeles for production meetings.
After my husband passed away, I moved back to L.A. and became an agent again for a short period of time, then did a couple of pilots for television, and recently I’ve been busier than ever.
I wrote the book Rescue Me, He's Wearing a Moose Hat: And 40 Other Dates after 50, which is a collection of real experiences I had when I started dating again after 26 years of marriage. Some of the men I dated became good friends; others didn't even get a second date, because I don't want to be a nurse or a purse!
I produced my first feature film two years ago. It was in 20 film festivals around the country, and it’s being released nationally in February 2010. It’s called Adopt A Hero.
I have two television shows right now that I’m pitching with a woman by the name of Maria Baltazzia, who has produced Survivor for seven years. I’m just like the Energizer Bunny, I keep going and going and going.
You know, you have choices in life, and when you have a divorce or a death, you can either hole up and be the poor widow or the poor divorcee and look for pity from everyone, or you can pull up your pants and say, "Hey, I'm going to make a life for myself." I recommend that everyone make a Bucket List and get on with life.
MAY 3, 2010
STEVE SANCHEZ
Republican candidate for the 80th Assembly District. Served 8 years in my United States Marine Corps in the Infantry. Had the honor of serving my country with a tour in Iraq. Currently working on my political career.
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MAGGIE LOCKRIDGE RN
Founder and President of Iraq Star helping our active soldiers and veterans on a national basis. Maggie Lockridge was born Margaret Breason in Springsfield, Vermont. She was an industrial nurse at the General Motors Futurama Pavilion during the World's Fair of 1964-1965 in Flushing, New York and worked in the operating room of Sloan Memorial Cancer Research Hospital in New York City. In 1993 Maggie opened Chantique with a financial partner. Chantique offered its services to the patients of more than sixty cosmetic surgeons. In May 2005 Maggie sold Chantique. In February 2007 Maggie watched a Bob Woodruff's special on television. Bob was the journalist who received a traumatic brain injury while covering Iraq. He took his viewers into the VA hospitals and it was apparent that the aesthetics of their wounds were not being addressed. Shrapnel was being left in faces and the scars of 2nd degree burns were left to heal on their own, leaving unsightly scars. That's when Maggie founded "Iraq Star". Its primary objective is "Not to let Iraq and Afghanistan wars permanently disfigure young lives". Iraq Star currently has 225 Board certified surgeons in 42 States, volunteering their skills and surgicenters and feeling honored to do so. http://www.iraqstar.org/
DR. PAUL CHABOT
A candidate for California 63rd Assembly District recently returned from serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with Special Operations Forces. Currently a, Lt. Commander in the United States Navy Reserve and has more than 14 years of experience in law enforcement with specialized assignments in narcotics and street gangs. Paul had the privilege of interning for Congressman Jerry Lewis and was later selected for the nation's prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship Program working for the White House. He was promoted to senior advisor for law enforcement, justice and drug control programs. During his nearly six years in the White House, he completed two rotational assignments, one with the U.S. Attorney's Office and later with the U.S. State Department Office of Inspector General, assessing counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics programs. Chabot holds a bachelor's degree in administration from California State University,
San Bernardino, a master's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and a doctorate in executive leadership from George Washington University. http://www.paulchabot.com/
MILITARY MINUTES
LyVell Gipson nearly lost his leg to a car bomb in Iraq. Army Veteran from Los Angeles, creating a legacy of military service.
IN BOOKSTORES NOW
Two weeks after graduation from high school i left home to join the army. Year and half into the army I was on IED (improvised explosive device) patrol. We found an IED one day and as we secured the IED off and a vehicle drove right next to me and exploded. It was a suicide bomber.
I spent 2 ½ years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, then retired.
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April 5, 2010MILITARY MINUTES
Mariella Gutzmer, a nurse serving in WW II. Mariella followed the steps of two older brothers by joining the Army Air Corps after completing nurses training in 1943. She served for two years as a Second Lieutenant in Denver Colorado and Witchita Falls Texas, caring for ill and injured servicemen and their dependents, until WWII ended. Returning to her new husband on their farm in Illinois, she spent the next 35 years in active nursing practice. She and her husband became snowbirds in 1992 and following his death, she has made the desert her permanent home. With three children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, she has a lifetime of stories to share.
MARCH 1, 2010
YOUNG REPUBLICANS
Cheryll Bisco and Simone Fortier will be talking about their outreach here in the valley.
We had our kickoff meeting October 2009 with speakers of Senator John J. Benoit and Assemblyman Brian Nestande.
From there, we have had mixers and meet and greets to develop our membership. Our purpose is to Get Young Republicans involved in politics! Register Republicans! Help Republicans get elected on the local, state and federal level. We stand for Individual Responsibility, Capitalism, Limited Government, Goverment Efficiency, No New Taxes, and Fiscal Responsibility.
The members range from 18-40 and are registered Republican in the Coachella Valley. All others may join as associate members or sponsors.
You can find them on Facebook.
East Valley is now one of their proud sponsors..... more information
C. MASON WEAVER
Running for US Congress in the 53rd District
Clarence Mason “Weaver” is a native of St. Louis Missouri, but took residence in San Diego, California during his service in the United States Navy.
After graduating from University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Political Science, he won a position with the U.S. Department of Energy against 2,400 applicants for four job openings. Between 1976 and 1980 he was promoted from an entry level employee to a Mid Level Senior Contract Specialist with a “Confidential Security Clearance”. He negotiated many multimillion dollar government contracts with major contractors, including TRW, General Dynamics, and General Electric.
In 1980 Mason resigned to become an entrepreneur, forming a private consulting company to assist businesses in obtaining and administering government contracts. He has consulted with many international companies on government and political issues.
Mason Weaver is the author of It’s OK to Leave the Plantation, The Rope, Diamond in the Rough, and Polishing the Diamond in the Rough which discusses the social issues that affect us all and that bind us together. Noted for his quick wit, vigorous debate and forceful oratory, Mason is a challenge to the opposition and an instructive persuasive counselor to allies. http://www.cmasonweaverforcongress.com
CAPTAIN SHERRELL SUTHERLAND
Dedicated with 24 years of service with the California Highway Patrol. She is 48 years old and lives in La Quinta. Born in Pasadena and raised in Monrovia, she attended Cal State Fullerton and Chapman University. Sherrell rose to the rank of Captain by the age of 40 and now has been a Captain for the California Highway Patrol for eight years in three different areas (Hayward, South Los Angeles and now Indio for the past 2 years). Sherrell is also an instructor for her department teaching first line supervisors among others and also taught classes at College of the Desert's Public Safety Academy.
MILITARY MINUTES
Jack McLaughlin, Veteran’s memberships include American Legion (Rancho Mirage Post 301) a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) California Chapter 66, Palm Springs, member of the Navy League and The Desert Veterans Memorial Association. a volunteer at the USO, Palm Springs Airport Chapter, and specialize in the United Through Reading Program and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). To read more about Jack click here
February 1, 2010
TERRY HENDERSON
Councilwoman from La Quinta and Board member of the
League of California Cities will be speaking on the Initiative measure to “Save Our Cities,”
JACKIE LEE HOUSTON
Involved in many charities in the Coachella Valley, a proclamation presented by Mayor Lloyd Maryanov, City of Palm Springs, proclaimed June 27 (her birthday) as "Jackie Lee Houston Day”. Her many awards also included receiving the Jefferson Bronze Medallion for her achievements and contributions through public and community service, She has been an integral part of the fine work being done at Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation, the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert, the Stroke Recovery Center, and Desert AIDS Project. Houston is also the sponsor of the "Jackie Lee Houston Scholarship. Jackie Lee Houston has strong business ties to the desert. She is the owner of KPSP Channel 2, a television station in Thousand Palms, the only CBS affiliated station serving the Coachella Valley communities.
RICHARD M. MILANOVICH
Lengthy service on the Tribal Council started as a Member in 1978. He served as Secretary from 1982 until 1984 when he was elected as Tribal Council Chairman. He is serving his 25th year as Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Many important tribal and community projects and lease hold interests have been undertaken during Mr. Milanovich's tenure including the purchase of the Spa Hotel in 1992, in addition of the Spa Resort Casino in 1995 development and construction of the Agua Caliente Casino in 2001, as well as the opening of the new $90 million Spa Resort Casino in 2003 and the Spa Hotel's Well Spirit Center Fitness Center in 2004. These projects and enterprises have brought a much-needed boost to the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley economy, but more important to the tribe itself, The revenue generated by tribal developments has allowed the tribe to develop self-sufficiency through education, cultural preservation, housing and health care programs.
MILITARY MINUTES
Angus B. Desveaux, awarded two Purple Hearts with a 36 year career in the Army, retired. . Some of his many achievements include when he was a helicopter and fixed wing aviator; Flight instructor; Maintenance Test Flight Pilot; 2 ½ year Tour of Duty in Alaska; 2 year Tour of Duty in Germany; 2 Tours of Duty in Vietnam.
January 4, 2010
COUNCILMAN DICK KELLY
Palm Desert City Councilman, Mr. Dick Kelly will speak about the state of the City of Palm Desert. Richard will be completing his 27th year serving on the Palm Desert City Council. He continues to enjoy serving the citizens of Palm Desert by keeping the city financially sound and ensuring that the residents have a safe environment to live. A partial list of Richard Kelly's many accomplishment on the council includes his successful push for a policy encouraging the use of drought tolerant landscaping throughout the community, vigorous advocacy for the development of Desert Willow Golf Resort and lead role in the establishment of a curbside recycling program.
http://www.dickkellyforpalmdesert.com/
LT. GENERAL HERB TEMPLE
The quintessential citizen soldier. A National Guardsman, having combined careers in business, government and military service. Retired at the Pentagon as a Lieutenant General, United States Army. General Temple retired from the US Army in Washington D.C. on February 1, 1990. At the time of his retirement, the United States House of Representatives noted "General Temple saw the Guard through one of the most dynamic and turbulent periods in its 353 year history. General Temple is truly a leader of vision. He followed a dream of transforming the Guard into an effective, respected first line of defense force. The United States Senate recorded that "General Temple strived to set a foundation for the Guard's three pillars of military professional-modernization, training and education." General Temple will deliver to East Valley Republican Women Federated "The Essence of Ronald Reagan".
SPECIAL GUEST: ED REINECKE
The Honorable Ed Reinecke who was Lt. Governor under Ronald Reagan.
MILITARY MINUTES
Yesenia Thomas | Veterans Administration
Yesenia Thomas is an Iraqi veteran. She was part of the Operation Enduring Freedom initial force and soon thereafter switched to Operation Iraqi Freedom and since her honorable discharge, has remained active with assisting veterans from WW II and later working for the Veterans Administration in Colton. She is a first generation Mexican-American and holds two Bachelor degrees from Cal State Northridge.
For anyone who did not get to speak to her, she can be reached at her office at 909.801.5762 or by her cell phone at 909.648.1607.
Thank you Yesenia!
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