SDFRW JUNE NEWSLETTER
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features the American Eagle, king of birds, holding a quill pen and standing guard over
our most treasured tool of democracy – the ballot box.
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From our President:
Is it June, already? It is sure easy to get bogged down with the responsibilities of life,
isn’t it? Spring is approaching and it is time to smell the roses….or whatever flowers that are
blooming in your yard and neighborhoods. The rains have been so good to water our yards and
pastures after a ‘light’ snow winter so we are grateful and the air smells so awesome. We are
blessed!
Two big dates to remember this month: June 6 the Anniversary of D-Day and June 14
is Flag Day. Be sure to fly ‘Glory.’
The Normandy landings (codenamed Operation Neptune) were the landing operations on 6
June 1944 (termed D-Day) of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during
World War II. The largest seaborne invasion in history, the operation began the invasion of
German-occupied western Europe, led to the liberation of France from Nazi control, and
contributed to the Allied victory.
Planning for the operation began in 1943. In the months leading up to the invasion, the Allies
conducted a substantial military deception, codenamed Operation Bodyguard, to mislead the
Germans as to the date and location of the main Allied landings. The weather on D-Day was far
from ideal, but postponing would have meant a delay of at least two weeks, as the invasion
planners had requirements for the phase of the moon, the tides, and the time of day that
meant only a few days in each month were deemed suitable. Hitler placed German Field
Marshal Erwin Rommel in command of German forces and of developing fortifications along
the Atlantic Wall in anticipation of an Allied invasion.
The amphibious landings were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an
airborne assault—the landing of 24,000 British, US, and Canadian airborne troops shortly after
midnight. Allied infantry and armoured divisions began landing on the coast of France at 06:30.
The target 50-mile (80 km) stretch of the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors: Utah,
Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword Beach. Strong winds blew the landing craft east of their
intended positions, particularly at Utah and Omaha. The men landed under heavy fire from gun
emplacements overlooking the beaches, and the shore was mined and covered with obstacles
such as wooden stakes, metal tripods, and barbed wire, making the work of the beach
clearing teams difficult and dangerous. Casualties were heaviest at Omaha, with its high
cliffs. At Gold, Juno, and Sword, several fortified towns were cleared in house-to-house
fighting, and two major gun emplacements at Gold were disabled using specialised tanks.
The Allies failed to achieve all of their goals on the first day. Carentan, St. Lô, and Bayeux
remained in German hands, and Caen, a major objective, was not captured until 21 July. Only
two of the beaches (Juno and Gold) were linked on the first day, and all five bridgeheads were
not connected until 12 June. However, the operation gained a foothold that the Allies
gradually expanded over the coming months. German casualties on D-Day were around 1,000
men. Allied casualties were at least 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed dead. Museums, memorials,
and war cemeteries in the area host many visitors each year.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the
flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second
Continental Congress.[1] The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this
date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position
in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.[2][3]
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14
as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag
Day is not an official federal holiday. Title 36 of the United States Code, Subtitle I, Part A,
CHAPTER 1, § 110[4] is the official statute on Flag Day; however, it is at the President's
discretion to officially proclaim the observance. On June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the
first U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdale.[1]
New York Statutes designate the second Sunday in June as Flag Day, a state holiday.[5]
Perhaps the oldest continuing Flag Day parade is at Fairfield, Washington.[6] Beginning in 1909
or 1910, Fairfield has held a parade every year since, with the possible exception of 1918, and
celebrated the "Centennial" parade in 2010, along with some other commemorative events.
Quincy, Massachusetts has had an annual Flag Day parade since 1952 and claims it "is the
longest-running parade of its kind in the nation."[7] The largest Flag Day parade is held
annually in Troy, New York, which bases its parade on the Quincy parade and typically draws
50,000 spectators.[1][8] In addition, the Three Oaks, MI Flag Day Parade is held annually on the
weekend of Flag Day and is a three-day event and they claim to have the largest flag day
parade in the nation as well as the oldest.
Exciting News: You will not want to miss the Board of Directors meeting June 27 in
Sioux Falls. NFRW Past President Rae Lynn Chornenky is coming from Arizona will be our
special guest. The Minnehaha Lincoln Republican Women will be our hosts and they are
rolling out the red carpet! We are hoping that you will make plans to attend Saturday from
9:00-3:00. We will be having our general meeting with workshops and speakers and a whole
lot of fun. This is information that you can use to be educated, empowered and enthused and
share with others. This meeting is for all our members, regardless if you currently hold a
leadership position. While there are some who may not be able to attend the National
Convention, this is an opportunity for you to be a part of a bigger group and a bigger picture
meeting with the State Federation. Each club is again being asked to donate an item or
basket of items of a $20.00 value for the SDFRW fundraising silent auction. Your club
president will be receiving information soon. You can also register using the information from
MLRW President Karon Gubbrud that you will find in this newsletter.
A big ‘Thank You’ to the club Presidents and officers for sending in your Achievement
Awards Forms and Campaign hours forms.
When the results are in, I think we will all be
impressed with how much you worked and how much you accomplished. Congratulations to
all. Come to the Board of Directors meeting to hear the results on the reports.
Are YOU making plans to attend the National Federation of Republican Women
Convention in Phoenix September 10-13? Each of our clubs can send members to be a
delegate and an alternate. South Dakota can have 25 delegates and alternates in addition to
those who would like to attend as guests! Wouldn’t that be an amazing representation from
our great state and what comradery we would have! We know that expenses can be an issue.
If you and your club have not already begun, begin now with a targeted fundraising effort to
help cover expenses. Early registration of $415.00 and hotel registration is open now. If you
have attended in the past you know the value of this convention.
While our State Legislature is not in session there are summer studies and area
meetings. The Blue Ribbon Task force is holding meetings around the state on education
funding, etc. and the South Dakota Activities Association are meeting on their transgender
policy and other issues. Make an effort to attend, learn and make your thoughts known. We
know there is so much going on nationally that we need to remain vigilant. Stay in contact
with our Senators and Congresswoman.
Fair and parade time is just around the corner. Participate where and when you can.
Encourage and be involved with your county party. Let’s not let an opportunity pass us by to
herald our South Dakota values and the Republican principles.
If you haven’t already, please go to www.nfrw.org and get your new password to get on
the website. Once you go on, they will send you a password and you can get in to the website
and change your password if you wish. No longer will it be one user name and one password
that everyone can use, including those individuals or clubs who are no longer members. You
will find there is a treasure trove of information for you to use and share.
Blessings,
Sandye, President SDFRW
SDFRW SPRING MEETING INVITATION AND REGISTRATION FORM
UPCOMING SOON:
The WHO:
A Special Event Just For YOU
Every member of the South Dakota Federation of Republican Women and their guests.
The WHAT:
South Dakota Federation of Republican Women
Board of Directors meeting
The WHERE:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Spezia’s Italian Restaurant
4801 S. Louise Avenue
The WHEN:
Saturday, June 27, 2015
9:00PM - 3:00PM
The WHY:
To conduct business of our state federation;
To elect our 1st Vice President and a Member at Large;
To welcome and hear from NFRW Past President Rae Chornenky of Arizona;
To choose our state delegates to the National Convention;
To take part in workshops to learn skills and be better educated and empowered;
To take part in our Presidential Bean Poll;
To participate in the SDFRW silent auction fundraiser;
To fellowship with old and make new Republican friends from across the state.
The HOW:
Contact your club President or
State President Sandye Kading 605-390-1000 or
Minnehaha Lincoln Republican Women President Karon Gubbrud 605-351-0246
Club House Motel – 2320 S. Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, Phone - 605-361-8700, 2 Queen
bedroom - $149.00 plus tax
Valley Inn Motel – 1000 S. Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD l – Phone – 335-3040 Single rooms –
appr. $100.00 ; 2 Queen beds – $88.51 plus tax (Across from Sanford Hospital)
Holiday Inn Express – 2501 S. Shirley Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD – Phone – 605-361-0122, 2 Queen
beds - $154.00; One king bed - $159.00
Hilton Garden Inn – 5300 S. Grand Circle, Sioux Falls, SD – Phone 605-444-4500, only king bed
rooms left for June 26th - $179.00
Rodeway Inn – 4208 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD – Phone 605-361-2345, 2 Queen bed rooms $79.00; I bed rooms $69.00 (Unless we reserve a clock, then $10.00 less)
Best Western Empire – 4100 W. Shirley Place, Sioux Falls, SD – Phone – 605-361-3118, 2 Queen
bed rooms - $119.00
Homewood Suites – 3620 W. Avera Drive, Sioux Falls, SD – 605-338-8585, 1 Queen bed and 1
pull-out couch - $164; 1 King, 2 Queen beds (sleeps 6) - $269.00
Baymont Inn and Suites – 3200 S. Meadow, Sioux Falls, SD – 605-362-0835, 2 Double bed rooms
- $99.00; 1 king bed room - $94.00
Convention - Phoenix 2015
The J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, location of the NFRW's 38th Biennial Convention
The NFRW's 38th Biennial Convention will take place at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
in Phoenix, Arizona, September 10-13, 2015.
Hotel Reservations
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Online hotel reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NFRW2015Biennial
Hotel reservations by telephone: 800.835.6206
NFRW Room Rate
Deluxe Guest Room: $199- 1) $100- 2) $89- 3) $90- 4)
(The room rate is based on two guests per room. If you have three guests per room, there will
be an additional $20 charge per night; four guests per room will be an additional $40 a night.)
Deluxe Guest rooms feature either two double beds or one king bed, in addition to private
balconies or patios with garden or area views with elements of nature – fire, water, earth and
sky – woven into the hotel's décor. The NFRW has arranged for complimentary high-speed
Internet service in your guest room. Guest rooms also feature a refrigerator; cordless phones;
coffee-maker; luxurious, pure-white bedding; Archive Bath products; HDTVs; and, climate
control panels for personalized comfort. All guest rooms are smoke-free.
Tentative Schedule
Ladies, please recognize this is a tentative schedule. There will most likely be presidential
candidates in attendance. There will be outstanding workshops and meetings that you will
not want to miss. We have all worked on conferences and conventions and realize all the
moving parts there are until you get right up to the convention date./SK
Tuesday, September 8
All Day: Optional Tours Available
Wednesday, September 9
All Day: Optional Tours Available
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: NFRW Executive Committee Meeting (closed)
Thursday, September 10
All Day: Optional Tours Available
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Convention Registration Open
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: State Presidents Meeting
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Pre-Convention Board of Directors Meeting
Evening: Regents Event
Friday, September 11
9:00 am – 6:30 pm: Convention Registration Open
8:00 am – 3:30 pm: Optional Training Seminar – Topic TBA
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm: New State Presidents Training
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Achievement Awards Reception for Club Presidents (invitation only)
Evening: Opening Night Welcome Event
Saturday, September 12
7:30 am – 5:00 pm: Registration/Information Desk Open
8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Convention General Session
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Luncheon
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Training Seminars
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Convention General Session
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: Networking Reception
Evening: Hospitality Suites
Sunday, September 13 *
6:30 am – 2:00 pm: Information Desk Open
7:00 am – 8:30 am: Polls Open – Election of National Officers
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Prayer Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Convention General Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Networking Luncheon
This is an opportunity for convention attendees to meet with their friends and peers from
around the country and discuss what is working for their clubs and share success stories as
well as seek advice from other federation leaders on how they are meeting challenges.
1:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Post-Convention Board of Directors Meeting
End time is approximate – when done with Member-at-Large elections
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Post-Convention Executive Committee Meeting (closed)
* Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sunday, September 13. For attendees that may be
traveling east and against the clock, if you are unable to secure acceptable flight
arrangements to be home for this holiday, please email meetings@nfrw.org so we can supply
you with a list of nearby synagogues and assist in finding a place of worship for you.
Registration
Registration is tentatively set to open in late May; early registration fee is $415
Some preliminary airline prices to help you budget for the 38th biannual NFRW convention in
Phoenix. I hope you are planning to attend.
These prices were for departure on September 9 and 10 and returning September 13th.
From Sioux Falls: $330.00
Pierre: $420.00
Rapid City: $460.00
Watertown:
$405.00
Allegiant Airlines from Sioux Falls travels on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
From Rapid City Allegiant travels on Monday and Friday.
Allegiant Airlines lands at the Mesa, AZ airport. It is considerably less expensive but may not
fit in with your travel plans and the Convention Schedule.
Hope this is some help in making your plans to attend this AmAZing convention in Arizona.
Patricia (Trish) Murphy
Member-at-Large, MLRW
Cen-Kota Republican Women
hosted their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd
at Lilly Park in Fort Pierre. This month’s meeting was
a membership event where we served root beer
floats for members and their families.
In July, the club is scheduled to hear about all of the
new laws that take effect on July 1.
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Kelsey Webb
Cen-Kota Republican Women, President
C: (605) 210-3342
kelsey.m.webb@gmail.com
CHARLES MIX REPUBLICAN WOMEN
The Charles Mix County Republican women have been busy this year. We hosted a spring
luncheon that was open to the public. Our guest speaker was our new Secretary of State,
Shantel Krebs. She talked about changes that need to be made within her office and new
legislation that she is proposing. She told about the challenges that awaited her upon
entering her new position.
We have had our meetings every other month. We have taken on the challenge of rewriting our
by-laws to bring them in compliance with state by-laws. We have also developed a list of
motions and rules that our club will go by to facilitate future meetings. We are looking
forward to the meeting in Sioux Falls and the national meeting in Phoenix.
Becky Scott, Chairman
MEADE CO REPUBLICAN WOMEN
On Friday, May 8th, the Meade County Republican Women had a special presentation
titled "Islam and the Islamic State" given by Jason Ravnsborg, a Major in the US Army
Reserves, who has had special training in National Security issues. He gave information about
Islam, history of the Islamic faith (difference between Sunni and Shia), what Islam represents
(the five pillars of Islam), where it exists, the birth of ISIS, how it relates to Christianity and
Judaism, and how we, as a nation, are preparing to deal with the Islamic State. He is willing to
do this preservation across South Dakota to interested groups.
Our club is now working on the summer picnic plans and a summer fundraiser. More details to
follow.
Sincerely,
Monae Johnson, president
Meade County Republican Women
Meade County Republican Women Fundraiser
Meade County Republican Women are planning a fundraiser for August 16, 2015. We are
planning our main activities around a talent show which will be held later in the afternoon or
early evening. A live auction will be incorporated as well as a silent auction. Talent will
include more than 'on stage' performances as there will be a display of artwork by local artists
and talented people. If you know of someone who is talented and would love to perform or
display their work, feel free to contact Sandy Rhoden or Monae Johnson. Other fun things to
be included are a 'Kiss A Pig Contest'. We have
4 or 5 office holders or persons of interest who have agreed kiss a pig if they receive the most
votes. A small fee will be charged for each vote. Other surprises will be happening on that day
so mark your calendars for August 16 in Sturgis, SD on Main Street! Specific times will be
posted in the next newsletter. A portion of the proceeds will go to SDFRW. Ya'll come!
Sandy Rhoden/SDFRW 3rd VP
MINNEHAHA-LINCOLN REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Recently, the Minnehaha-Lincoln Republican Women's club installed new officers for the upcoming 2.5 years. The Installation of Officers was conducted by Sandye Kading, the State
President for the South Dakota Federation of Republican Woman. Sandye came out from
Rapid City to perform this important function (Sandy is the lady with the blue blouse in the
photos).
The new officers for the Minnehaha-Lincoln Republican Women (also known as the MLRW) are:
President - Karon Gubbrud - (in the black and white suit on the photos)
Vice-President - Roxanne Halverson - (in the black and white short dress, in the photos)
Secretary - Kiki Hegg - (seated, at the end of the table - as she has MS)
Treasurer - Judy Sperling - (in the pink sweater)
Also, at that meeting, Representative Steve Haugaard was the guest speaker. He spoke on
some of the issues that had been hotly debated and discussed during the recent Legislative
session. His focus was on the issues of gay marriage, having the South Activities Association
decide on whether or not schools allow transgender students to participate in athletics, and
abortion. It was an interesting, and thought provoking talk.
The next meeting of the MLRW will be at Spezia's Restaurant, in Sioux Falls, at 12:00 p.m., on
May 28th. This meeting includes a delicious lunch, served by Spezia's located at 4801 s. Louise
Ave. The guest speaker for this meeting will be State Senator Phyllis Heineman. She will also
be speaking on some heavily discussed issues at the recent Legislative session. Senator
Heineman’s focus, however, will be on education, including such topics as the Blue Ribbon
Task Force and school choice. In addition, she will review, with the audience, some of the
major spending initiatives of 2015.
The public is welcome to attend any or all of the meetings of the Minnehaha-Lincoln
Republican Women. An RSVP to the club is not necessarily required but it is strongly
recommended so that Spezia's can plan for enough lunches. Persons interested in attending
this meeting or any of the future meetings are asked to call either Karon Gubbrud, at 605-3510246, or Kiki Hegg, at 605-331-2400.
Karon Gubbrud
President, Minnehaha-Lincoln Republican Women
2145 S. Norton Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105-3730
Home phone - 605-339-7669
Cell phone - 605-351-0246
This photo was taken by Judy Jelbert (both of her parents are buried there) at the Black Hills
National Cemetery Memorial Day Service. In the photo, Kristi Noem’s spokesman, Brad Otten
from the West River Office in Rapid City, is gallantly holding an umbrella over the woman
narrating the steps to the folding of the flag. The Gold Star Mother has the yellow umbrella,
and delivered a moving address. The other blue umbrella at left is being held over an honored
World War II Veteran. The day was WET and cold, but nonetheless, the Ceremony was well
attended, and as always, characterized by an almost Holy dignity.
PENNINGTON CO REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Our club has been working on a get-out-and-vote drive for the municipal issues in an effort
to stack the deck for our Presidential election. We have heard from Republican candidates for
the Mayoral race, the Alderman race, and school board candidates. We also had quite a great
forum on the Opt Out in our area that will affect not only those that have children in the school
system but also every tax payer in the Pennington County school district.
We are gearing up for our June 12 Lincoln Day Dinner Dessert Table which is our Clubs’
biggest fundraiser. Stop by and say HI and treat yourself to a wonderful dessert.
One more reminder...
Go Vote!
Annette Brant President, PCRW
(pictured above: Mayoral candidate Steve Allender, Mayor Sam Kooiker and his wife Jennifer,
and School Board candidates Rick Kriebel and Kate Thomas)
Hello to my SDFRW friends,
My name is Judy Jelbert, your SDFRW Secretary. I am a member of the Meade County
Republican Women. Yes, I am the person who sends you the wonderful newsletter that Julie
Lien prepares each month. I have made a few mistakes along the way – some of you have not
gotten your newsletter because the address book had a “.net” instead of a “.com” and some of
you have received three copies of the newsletter instead of one because your name was
included in more than one club! For those errors, I sincerely apologize. Since January, when
I reluctantly accepted this job, I have spent countless hours entering your names into a
database as well as my own computer address book for future correspondence purposes. The
wrinkles are finally being smoothed out!
How often I wish I could meet each one of you. I imagine a Kristina, a Michaela, or a Melody,
and see a lovely, competent gal doing worthwhile things. I see a Kiki or Oonaugh and
imagine someone fun and a little bit exotic. Do you understand this conundrum? It is a
spreadsheet with names, addresses, emails, but no face or personality! I might be totally
wrong in my assessment, but try to convince my creative mind to see you all as stick people!
I am a native of South Dakota, having been born in Deadwood long ago. I am the only child of a
banker who was also an 18-year member of the SD House of Representatives from Lawrence
County, and my English teacher mom who was mostly a homemaker. I attended Black Hills
State College (now University) in Spearfish, where I grew up. I studied Education and focused
on the Elementary area. After marrying and moving to Minnesota, I commuted to the
University of North Dakota to complete my degree. I spent 40 years living in Minnesota on a
potato, grain, and sugar beet farm. I have five children (4 daughters, including a boy-girl twin
set.)
I used my education background primarily in parenting. None of the children were seeking a
life in agriculture, so eventually the farm was sold, the children graduated, went to seek their
own professions, and married (except for my son who is still studying.) The girls have all
married and I have now a total of 8 grandchildren, with two more on the way.
I am divorced and living in Spearfish once again. I returned to political involvement because it
seems to get in your blood when growing up with dinner table conversations about the current
issues, the conservative values, elections, and trips to the House Gallery each year. Those
issues have changed a lot since the early years when I had my picture taken with Governor
Joe Foss the year my father was first elected. Dates me a little, doesn’t it! He was showing
me his elephant foot ashtray – almost an anachronism now!
This photo taken at the Black Hills National Cemetery Memorial Day Service is pretty selfexplanatory. In the photo, Kristi Noem’s spokesman, Brad Otten from the West River Office in
Rapid City, is gallantly holding an umbrella over the woman narrating the steps to the folding
of the flag. The Gold Star Mother has the yellow umbrella, and delivered a moving address.
The other blue umbrella at left is being held over an honored World War II Veteran. The day
was WET and cold, but nonetheless, the Ceremony was well attended, and as always,
characterized by an almost Holy dignity. Both of my parents are buried there, and I try to
attend the service each year.
I look forward to the time when I can meet each of you individually, and until then, thanks for
putting up with some incompetence! I really am trying! Don’t hesitate to contact me with
updated information or suggestions. I am grateful for the input and assistance from the other
Executive members! I truly enjoy working with the SDFRW and view us as a very worthy team
of women with a BIG job ahead! BOOTS ON THE GROUND!
Kind regards,
Judy A B Jelbert,
SDFRW Secretary
FROM OUR CHAPLAIN
GOD KNOWS ME
Psalms 139:1-2 O Lord, You have searched me, and know me, (God has examined my
heart and knows all about me). You know my down sitting and mine uprising, (He knows
when we sit down or lie down and when we get up). You understand my thought afar off,
(even when we are away from home).
A mother and her small son were on an airplane. As they were descending, she asked if
he could see the tiny people on the ground. He looked up at her and said, “Mommy is that
what God sees when He looks down at the earth”? She thought a moment and
remembered that the Bible says in Matthew 10:10, “The very hairs of your head are
numbered”. So she replied, “When God looks down at us, He looks so closely He can
count the hairs on our head. That’s how special and close we are to Him”. “WOW”, her
son said.
There have been times, I have looked out the window of an airplane and said, WOW. I love
to fly south when the tree leaves are turning colors in the fall, WOW! The beauty of the
different colored trees can almost leave me speechless, a part of God’s creation. I also
like to fly at night near Christmas time. I look out in the darkness and suddenly there are
small communities alight with Christmas lights. I am reminded that God came as a baby
to be the Light of the world. In the spring time, I might see all the flowers blooming in
yards as we approach the airport. I appreciate the beauty God created for me to enjoy.
Then I remember how God knows me so well, better than anyone. Psalm 49:1 and 2 it
reads, “The Lord called me before my birth; from the womb He called my name. He has
hidden me in the shadow of his hand”, and in Isaiah 49:16 “I have written your name in
the palms of my hands”. And I think, WOW, how special I am to my Lord! God Loves YOU
too. We are all special to Him. So when we are lost in the business of our everyday life,
and we are feeling tiny and insignificant, remember you are special in God’s eyes. Psalm
91:1 gives us that assurance that we are special to Him. “Those who live in the shelter of
the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty”.
I will be flying to Alabama before you read this and back before our next meeting. I
wonder what I will see as I look out the window. With all the flooding and tornados
happening this spring, I am sure I will see evidence of that, which makes me sad and will
remind me to pray for the unfortunate people. I will also remember God sees all things
and He cares for everyone. He bottles our tears and He counts the hairs of our head. God
knows what everyone needs and He supplies our needs.
Have a great summer.
Betty Wyatt
May 29, 2015
Thank you all for your time sending in your contributions to this newsletter! Hope to see all of you
in Sioux Falls for the Spring Meeting. Please do open the attachments showing the invitation and
registration for this fine event that the Minnehaha-Lincoln Republican Women are putting together
for us!
Julie Lien