Dear Friend:
Eight is not enough!
Eight Republican women elected to state-level office is not enough!
Eight Republican women elected to state-level office can do many
things, but they need the support of many more talented women from
around Michigan to carry on the banner of responsible government.
In the 2005-2006 legislative session, Michigan had six Republican
women in the Senate and six in the House for a total of 12. We now
have just seven Republican women in the Legislature and one in the
Executive Branch.
In 2008, when the Michigan House of Representatives is up for
re-election, two of the four Republican women Representatives will
be term-limited, leaving us with potentially just five Republican
women serving in elected office in Michigan. In 2010, it's even
worse. All three Republican women serving in the Senate will be
term-limited, and if no new Republican women are elected to the
House in 2008, there will be just one remaining incumbent Republican
woman in the Michigan Legislature.
Recruitment may help boost our numbers, but the biggest challenges
many candidates face are money and womanpower. For these and many
reasons, you are cordially invited to join our Republican women's
caucus. Our sole purpose is to elect Republican women to statewide
office. GOP Women Matter will be dedicated to electing Republican
women who will make a difference in public policy, leadership and,
most importantly, mentoring new women legislative members.
The past elections have shown us we need more Republican women in
state government! Surely you agree that Eight is NOT Enough. We need
your help today to identify, recruit and serve as role models to
Republican women wanting to serve in elected office.
Please join us in this exciting effort to ensure that our voices are
increased and heard in the future. Return the enclosed membership
form with your contribution by July 1, 2007. We will keep you
informed of future meetings and events for GOP Women Matter.
We look forward to working side by side to empower women in public
service.
Paid for by GOP Women Matter, P.O. Box 12116, Lansing, MI 48909 Committee ID #511496-2 www.michigan.gov/sos