1989

CLUB PUTS WOMEN TO WORK FOR THE GOP - Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - February 16, 1989 - page 6H6 February 16, 1989 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) | JANE TRIOLA Contributing writer | Page 6H6

Living in the United States has many rewards, and one of the most precious is the right to participate in elections. Organized in 1967 to promote an informed public, the Slidell Women's Republican Club now has more than 70 members, including some men. "Membership in the club is a good way to get involved in party politics," said President Catherine Palmer. Palmer, who has a master's degree in political science, has been interested in politics all her life. "We encourage our members to get involved in campaigns and to run for local offices," Palmer said. Several club members have won seats on the School Board, the Slidell City Council, the Police Jury, the State Republican Central Committee and the Parish Executive Committee. "So far, no one has run for Congress yet," she said. Club members participate in many campaigns. "We provide most of the staffing for local campaign headquarters, including presidential, gubernatorial, and Senate and congressional races. We are also involved in most local races with Republican candidates," Palmer said. "I enjoy getting the people we want voted in," said Vice President Marge Decreval. Decreval, a member of the club since 1973, joined after moving to Louisiana from New York. "I found Louisiana politics to be very different," Decreval said. "I am happy to see that now we almost are a two-party state." For six months before the 1988 Republican Convention in New Orleans, club members worked at the Superdome offices manning the phone banks, stuffing envelopes and putting delegate packets together. During the convention, members were security guards and platform committee typists. "About half of the members either worked or attended a session of the convention," Palmer said. Fostering loyalty to the Republican party and its principles and ideals is a basic part of the club. Guest speakers are invited regularly. "The speaker is usually a Republican, frequently an office-holder," Palmer said. Meetings are held the fourth Friday of each month at local restaurants. Membership is open to registered Republican women. Associate memberships are available to Republican men. Dues, which are $15 a year, include membership in the Louisiana and National Federation of Republican Women. A cocktail party fund-raiser with a noted Republican as the star attraction is held annually. Money raised is contributed to Republican candidates. "I enjoy the fact that membership in the club is a relaxed way of getting involved in party politics," Palmer said. "I find that dealing with other women who share the same interests leads to more professional involvement." If you would like to get involved or want information about joining the Slidell Women's Republican Club, attend a meeting or contact Decreval at 643-1602. The T imes-Picayune Features an eastern St. T ammany Parish club or organization each Thursday in the Slidell Picayune. If your club would like to be featured, call Reni Haley at 641-9350.

GOP WOMEN ATTEND CONVENTION - Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - February 26, 1989 - page 5H6 February 26, 1989 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) | Page 5H6

Members of the Slidell Women's Republican Club recently attended the 18th Biennial Convention of the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women in Alexandria. Speaking at the program were Billy Nungesser, state chairman; Lt. Gov. Paul Hardy; Marilyn Thayer, president of the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women; and Maureen Reagan. The club received awards for their scrapbook and the number of volunteer campaign hours. Members attending were Cathy Palmer, Marge Decrevel, Bette Simpson, Gerri Stucki, Peggy Matkin and Marguerite Scogin. Alternates were June Erickson and Camille Burch. Guests were Carrie Brown and Theresa Wilson.

COMMUNITY REPORT - Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - April 27, 1989 - page 23H5 April 27, 1989 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) | Page 23H5

*** Women's Republican Club ***

The Slidell Women's Republican Club will meet Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Pinewood Country Club. Billy Nungesser, state chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party, will be guest speaker. Nungesser is also a member of the State Central Committee. For reservations, call 641-3412 or 641-9443.

CLUBS - Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - September 21, 1989 - page 9H6 September 21, 1989 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) | Page 9H6

The Slidell Republican Women's Club recently elected new officers. They are, from left: Lynn Bowers, campaign chairman; Cathy Palmer, president; Marguerite Scogin, newsletter chairman; Virginia Martinez, Louisiana Republican National Committee member; Bettie Hatley, program chairman; Marge Decrevel, vice president and June Erickson, treasurer. Not pictured are: Erline Walker, recording secretary; Lenell Edwards, corresponding secretary and Ethel Watts, membership chairman.