Slidell historian to speak before SlidellRepublican Women's luncheon

Web-Only SourceJanuary 12, 2015 | Times-Picayune, The: Web Edition Articles (New Orleans, LA)

Author: Bob Warren, NOLA.com | Section: Community

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Local historian and author Bonnie Vanney will speak to the Slidell RepublicanWomen's Club during its luncheon Jan. 29 at Pinewood Country Club.

Vanney is the author of 'Slidell,'' a book exploring the city's history.

The deadline to send an RSVP to attend the luncehon is Monday, Jan. 26. The group's meetings are open to the public, but prior reservations are required.

The luncheon is $18. Reservations can be made by emailing Betty Hooper at bettysuew@bellsouth.net.

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The city of Slidell. (Quentin Winstine, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) (Quentin Winstine)

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Slidell Republican Women's Club to hear about legislative session, recreation district tax proposal March 26

Web-Only SourceMarch 11, 2015 | Times-Picayune, The: Web Edition Articles (New Orleans, LA)

Author: Bob Warren, NOLA.com | Section: Politics

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The Slidell Republican Women's Club will hear presentations on the upcoming legislative session and a tax proposition by a Slidell area recreation district during the group's annual membership breakfast March 26.

State Sen. A.G. Crowe, R-Pearl River, will discuss the legislative session that begins April 13. Sharon Hewitt, a representative of St. Tammany Recreation District 16, will discuss the 8.9-mill tax proposal the district has on the May 2 ballot.

The program begins at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The event is at Pinewood Country Club in Slidell.

The recreation district is pitching a plan to use the tax money, if the referendums pass, to build a park that will be called "Camellia Park,'' which will include gyms, fields, tennis courts and a pool.

The meeting is open to the public, but reservations are required. Email Betty Hooper at bettysuew@bellsouth.net to reserve a spot.

SRWC to hear legislation proposals - Membership breakfast is tomorrow

NewspaperMarch 25, 2015 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)

Author: Bob Warren | Page: H09 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE

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The Slidell Republican Women's Club will hear presentations on the upcoming legislative session and a tax proposition by a Slidell area recreation district during the group's annual membership breakfast tomorrow.

State Sen. A.G. Crowe, R-Pearl River, will discuss the legislative session that begins April 13. Sharon Hewitt, a representative of St. Tammany Recreation District 16, will discuss the 8.9-mill tax proposal the district has on the May 2 ballot.

The program begins at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The event is at Pinewood Country Club in Slidell.

The recreation district is pitching a plan to use the tax money, if the referendums pass, to build a park that will be called "Camellia Park,'' which will include gyms, fields, tennis courts and a pool.

The meeting is open to the public, but reservations are required. Email Betty Hooper at bettysuew@bellsouth.net to reserve a spot.

SWRC award night to be held May 28 - Pearl Williams Superior Leadership award will be given

NewspaperMay 17, 2015 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)

Author: NOLA Community Submission | Page: H01 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE

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Peggy Seeley, president of the Slidell Republican Women's Club (SRWC), has announced that the annual leadership and scholarship award recognition dinner for this year will be held May 28.

This event will be held at Pinewood Country Club, off Robert Blvd. in central Slidell. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for sign-in, with dinner and the evening program beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m.

The winner of the annual Pearl Williams Superior Leadership Award will be introduced. Guidelines for this award describe that the winner is to be "derived from lifelong achievements in leadership and service" to the community.

Of the eleven applications this year, one winner for the Pearl Williams/Cecelia Drennan Memorial Scholarship will be awarded. This award goes to a high school senior girl who will be graduating from one of the Slidell area public or private high schools, and who meets the scholarship criteria.

Like most SRWC meetings, this one is open to the public. However, reservations are a must. Reservations for this event must be made by May 26. The cost of the dinner is $25 per person. Any cancellations must also be made by that date.

Walk-ins at SRWC luncheon or dinner meetings are not guaranteed a place to sit nor a meal. Those not cancelling by the May 26 deadline will be billed if that reserved place cannot be otherwise sold.

Please make reservations as early as possible to SRWC member Betty Hooper at bettysuew@bellsouth.net.

SRWC officers for 2015 include: Peggy Seeley, president; Tiffany Parker, vice president and scholarship chairperson; Chris Koviach, secretary; Karen Fandal, treasurer; Charlene Stein, program chairperson; Lynn Walker St. Jean, campaign chairperson; Heidi Crouch, newsletter chairperson; Wanda Ricau, membership chairperson; Betty Hooper, hospitality chairperson; and Dee Webb, serving as both member outreach chairperson and ways and means chairperson.

The SRWC carries out many community projects and charitable endeavors throughout the year such as: The Pearl Williams/Cecelia Drennan Memorial Scholarship program; the Literacy Project, through which dictionaries are distributed to area school children; and the prestigious annual Pearl Williams Superior Leadership Award, presented in May of each year.

The Slidell Republican Women's Club also actively supports area Republicancandidates for elected office and teen Republican groups.

Prospective new members are always welcome, and can choose to participate in any of these endeavors and others throughout the year.

SRWC members are reminded that the membership dues are past due. The full membership is $30; the associate membership is $20.

For more information about joining the Slidell Republican Women's Club, contact SRWC Membership Chairperson, Wanda Ricau, at ricau@bellsouth.net.

Gene Bellisario recieves 'Pearl Williams Leadership Award' from SlidellRepublican Women's Club

Web-Only SourceJune 8, 2015 | Times-Picayune, The: Web Edition Articles (New Orleans, LA)

Author: Bob Warren, NOLA.com | Section: Community

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St. Tammany Parish Councilman Gene Bellisario has been named the recipient of the Slidell Republican Women's Club's "Pearl Williams Superior Leadership Award" for 2015, the club said.

The award annually is given to those who "volunteer their time to provide service to benefit St. Tammany as a whole, and particularly the greater Slidell community,'' the club said in a news release.

The club cited Bellisario's work as an elected council member and, before that, as a volunteer on the parish's Planning and Zoning Commissions. Bellisario, a retired financial analyst for McDermott International Inc., also has leadership roles in a number of other groups including the United Way of St. Tammany; St. Tammany Commission on Families; St. Tammany Community Action; Slidell Memorial Hospital; Slidell Symphony Society; St. Luke the Evangelist Church; and East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce.

He is also a graduate of the 2009 class of Leadership Northshore.

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The Slidell Republican Women's Club awarded the Pearl Williams Leadership Award for 2015 to St. Tammany Councilman Gene Bellisario. (Photo by Slidell Republical Women's Club) ( )

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SRWC to host ‘Meet the Candidates’ luncheons - Luncheons will feature silent auctions to benefit SWRC

NewspaperAugust 2, 2015 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)

Page: H01 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE

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The Slidell Republican Women’s Club (SRWC) has scheduled two fall luncheons to showcase all Republican candidates for local and statewide office. Both luncheons will be held at Pinewood Country Club. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m., and the luncheons and programs will begin at 11 a.m.

SRWC functions are open to the public as well as SRWC members, but all attendees — candidates, SRWC members and members of the public must RSVP as outlined below. Otherwise, there is no guarantee of participation, of seating, or of a meal. Tickets are not sold at the door.

The primary election is scheduled for Oct. 24; the General election will follow on Nov. 21. Qualifying for office will be Sept. 8-10.

The first Slidell Republican Women’s Meet the Candidates luncheon, scheduled for Aug. 27, will provide networking and brief introductory remarks from all Republican candidates for state office.

These include: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, State Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, State Insurance Commissioner, State Public Service Commissioner, Senate District 1, Representatives Districts 76 and 90, and BESE District 1 (LA Board of Elementary and Secondary Education).

Deadline to RSVP for the August Meet the Candidates luncheon is: Aug. 24. Due to the large number of candidates this fall, there will not be a formal forum with questions and answers.

The second “Meet the Candidates” luncheon is scheduled for Sept. 24. It will provide similar networking and introductory remarks from all Republican candidates for parish offices. These include: parish president, parish council members in eastern St. Tammany, the Assessor, Clerk of Court, Coroner, Sheriff, and any other local offices.

Like the first luncheon, this event will not be held in a forum format. Deadline to RSVP for the September “Meet the Candidates” luncheon is Sept. 21.

All participating Republican candidates must follow a two-step registration with the SRWC:

First, all Republican

candidates for office in the fall primary election who wish to participate in the SRWC luncheon meetings must register with, and provide their contact information to, SRWC Program Chair Charlene Stein at cpstein@bellsouth.net.

Second, all Republican candidates for office in the primary election who wish to participate in the SRWC luncheon meetings must RSVP with SRWC Hospitality Chair Betty Hooper, at bettysuew@bellsouth.net. Cost of the luncheon is $20 per person, paid in advance, or at the door if pre-registered. Please note that the RSVP deadlines are Aug. 24 and Sept. 21. No tickets will be sold on the day of the events.

SRWC members actively volunteer to support and help Republican candidates for office in the upcoming elections. Any candidates who need assistance with card-writing, signs, walkers, phone-banking and other volunteer efforts need to contact SRWC Campaign Chair Lynn St. Jean at eugenestjean@bellsouth.net.

At these luncheons there will be a Silent Auction with the proceeds going to SRWC endeavors, primarily the scholarships awarded at the end of the year, in the name of former SRWC members, the late Pearl Williams and the late Cecelia Drennan.

Those interested in joining the Slidell Republican Women’s Club can contact SRWC Membership Chair Wanda Ricau at ricau@bellsouth.net.

Further questions about the SRWC Meet the Candidates luncheons can be directed to SRWC president Peggy Seeley at peggyseeley@bellsouth.net.