Speaker: Lizzette Reynolds,
Tennessee’s Commissioner of Education
You are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for a delicious dinner and to hear Lizzette Reynolds who currently serves as Tennessee’s Commissioner of Education. Reynolds was educated at Southwestern University (1983-1987) and holds a degree in political science. She worked for a state senator and as a lobbyist before serving as deputy legislative director during George W Bush’s 1994-2000 tenure as Governor of Texas. She was the Secretary’s Regional Representative, U.S. Department of Education, Region VI. While in this role she was invited to the Board of Visitors of Southwestern University, She joined the Texas Education Agency (the state education agency) in January, 2007, as the Acting Deputy Commissioner for Statewide Policy and Programs. She was given management responsibility in September 2007 for the Curriculum Division. Reynolds was sworn in on June 29, 2023, and during her tenure the Tennessee Department of Education has implemented strong literacy and learning acceleration policies. These policies have led to historic academic gains thanks to the hard work of districts, administrators, and families, as student scores rebound from impacts of the pandemic.
Let’s welcome Lizzette Reynolds to RWRC!
Please note: Lisa Dickinson, Chair for the Caring for America Committee, will pass around a collection basket at the dinner meeting to help assist our fellow citizens in East Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene.
The dinner meeting begins on Tuesday, October 15, at 6 pm at the Carriage Lane Inn, 337 East Burton Street, Murfreesboro.
Meal prices at Carriage Lane Inn are $25.00. Your pre-payment below will be your RSVP for the meetings. Please make your reservation and payment by using this link:
CLICK HERE to RSVP and purchase dinner – $25 per person
Contact us at contactrwrc@yahoo.com if this payment option doesn’t work for you.
RESERVATIONS DUE BY October 10, by 5 pm – Guests and spouses are welcome!
MEMBERSHIP – The membership year starts January 1, of each year. Dues for 2024 are due for $35 – Let’s get the majority of renewals soon! And let’s recruit new members throughout the year! WE ARE 90+ MEMBERS STRONG AND GROWING!! Membership is not required to attend meetings, but membership is required for any voting at meetings.
CLICK HERE for more details on Membership.
NAME TAGS $12 – If you would like a RWRC name tag, CLICK HERE to order RWRC Name Tags
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 2 – 10:00 a.m. Red Show Book Club: Patricia Hardage’s home, 4858 Chelanie Circle
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 RSVP to: (214) 695-7898
October 5 – 12-2PM – My Faith Votes Letter Writing Day at Rutherford GOP Headquarters
October 7 – Be sure you and your friends are registered to vote by October 7 for the state and federal General Election on November 5, 2024. For information on how to register to vote, to request an absentee ballot, or if you are considering running for an elected position, the Rutherford County Election Commission members and staff can assist you with participation in the electoral process. CLICK HERE for the 2024 Voters’ Schedule.
October 11 – RWRC Membership Celebration Party 5:00-7:00pm – Location: Donna Barrett’s home, 1750 Twelve Oaks Ln, Murfreesboro, What to bring: A plate of finger foods – *Food, wine bar, and non-alcoholic drinks provided – We surpassed our goal of 100 members! Join us to celebrate the enthusiasm and growth of our club. Members, associate members, spouses and significant others are welcome!
October 15 – Republican Women of Rutherford County Meeting – 6 PM Carriage Lane Inn – CLICK HERE to RSVP and purchase dinner speaker to be announced
October 16 – 31 – Early voting
October 17 – 19 – Tennessee Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) 35th Biennial Convention – Chattanooga, Tennessee – The Marriott Hotel, Two Carter Plaza – www.tnfrw.org
October 29 – Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
October 29 – 6-7:30 PM – Protecting Tennessee Freedom – Fountains at Gateway Plaza Room – Speakers TN Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti and Governor Lee’s Senior Advisor, John Deberry
November 3 – TBA – Get Out the Vote Rally at Rutherford County GOP
November 5 – General election – BE SURE TO VOTE!!
November 19 – Republican Women of Rutherford County Meeting – 6 PM Carriage Lane Inn – CLICK HERE to RSVP and purchase dinner speaker is Rob Moreland (Honor Flight)
December 5 – Republican Women of Rutherford County Christmas Party – 6 PM – Tickets $75 – Copper Ridge Event Center – 3597 Betty Ford Road, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
VOTER INFORMATION
2024 Key Dates – tnsosgovfiles.com, https://election.rutherfordcountytn.gov/
Voter – Rutherford County, TN – rutherfordcountytn.gov
GoVoteTN – Information for Voters https://sos.tn.gov/govotetn
Tennessee Secretary of State – tn.gov
Election – Rutherford County, TN – rutherfordcountytn.gov
Candidate Toolbox – https://tngopvote.com/candidate-s-toolbox
Voting Question Help Page – https://tngopvote.com/voting-question-help
The following Republicans are running in our local General Election with Democrat opponents:
Senator Shane Reeves
Representative Charlie Baum
Representative Tim Rudd
Representative Mike Sparks
Representative Robert Stevens
Representative Bryan Terry
The following Republicans are running in the Federal Election:
Representative Scott DesJarlais
Senator Marsha Blackburn
President Donald J. Trump
VOLUNTEERING
SIGN UP to work on Saturday mornings at the Rutherford County Republican Headquarters. Republican women from our club are actively working at HQ every Saturday to meet the people of our county, sell merchandise, and answer questions. It is a service our members provide.
Sign up to work on Saturdays: ➡️ SIGN UP GENIUS
Sign up to work other days: ➡️ SIGN UP GENIUS
Volunteer for phone banking with Trump Talks – CLICK HERE
Early voting volunteers are needed! Early voting is October 16-31 and help is needed weekdays from 10-6 and Saturdays from 8-2pm.Pay is $11 per hour. Contact Rhonda McFerrin with the Rutherford County Election Commission to sign up for the volunteer training on October 8.