Fall is in the Air, and the energy is high! Can you feel fall in the air? After our very successful 32nd Annual Chili Lunch Fundraiser, Central Texas Republican Women's energy and enthusiasm remain high as Early Voting is well underway! Have you voted? Friends, Election Day is November 3rd, and every vote matters. This is not the time to sit on the sidelines or assume your vote won't make a difference. IT MATTERS! Take time to review your ballot, learn about every race, and make your voice heard at the polls. While out in the community and visiting polling locations, I've heard from Republicans who have expressed concerns about certain nominees on the ballot. I understand that not everyone agrees on every candidate or issue. That is part of the political process. Our primary elections earlier in the year gave voters a chance to evaluate candidates, debate ideas, and help shape our party's future direction. Whatever our differences and the outcome, we share a responsibility to be ‘One Party – One Mission’ on November 3rd. So, what happens after the election? If our candidates win, what do we do next? If they lose, what do we do next? November 3rd is not the finish line for the Club’s engagement. It is simply the next chapter. The answer to both questions is the same: We stay engaged! We continue working for Texas and our local communities. We hold elected officials accountable for their promises, pay attention to their actions—and their inaction—and stay informed about the decisions affecting our faith, freedoms, families, schools, and communities. We educate, encourage, and engage future leaders, identify potential candidates for upcoming elections, and prepare for the 2027 Texas Legislative Session. Our work doesn't end when the ballots are counted. Leadership, accountability, and community engagement are year-round responsibilities. And Central Texas Republican Women will continue to be at the forefront in 2027! We need YOU to keep bringing your energy, talents, ideas, and enthusiasm to this remarkable Club. Keep inviting friends and neighbors to discover what makes CTRW such a special community of women and men who lead, serve, and make a difference. Our Annual Chili Lunch was another wonderful example of that spirit, as we welcomed an enthusiastic, capacity crowd for a day filled with fellowship, fun, and fundraising. Thank you to everyone who helped make this annual tradition such a success! As we move into the final months of 2026, there is still much to look forward to! November brings a very special Veterans 250th Quilts of Valor presentation, honoring those who have served our great nation. This is a program you won't want to miss. And on December 12th, we'll wrap up another extraordinary year with our CTRW Christmas Party and 2027 Installation of Officers. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate friendships, recognize dedicated leadership, and welcome a new chapter for our Club! Friends, I am grateful for each of you and the many ways you continue to serve. Your commitment, relationships, and willingness to show up make Central Texas Republican Women exceptional. Let's finish 2026 strong, celebrate all we've accomplished, and carry that same spirit of service and leadership into 2027! Faith. Family. Freedom. And a whole lot of Texas heart!