As summer winds down, the Central Texas Republican Women community is turning its focus toward the November election. The countdown is underway, and every vote, every conversation, and every volunteer hour matters. In this critical election, we must stand together to support and vote for Republican candidates all the way down the ballot. Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to get informed, get involved, and vote. Our Republican principles of faith, family, freedom, individual responsibility, and limited government are worth defending. At our August 17 Networking Lunch, Central Texas Republican Women demonstrated that commitment in a BIG way by distributing a record $36,000 to the Texas Candidate Resource Committee and more than 13 Republican candidates in contested local and state races. Thank you to every member whose generosity, volunteerism, and dedication made this possible. Together, we are fulfilling our mission to Help Elect Republicans! We were also thrilled to welcome Mandie Drogin of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, who shared insights on “Radical Islamification in Texas,” with special emphasis on our educational system. CTRW strives to bring timely and relevant speakers before our members and community because an informed electorate is essential. When we understand the issues, we are better equipped to have meaningful conversations and advocate for conservative Republican values in Texas and across our nation. The momentum continues at our September Networking Lunch, when we welcome back Joseph Vargas. Joseph will address the timely topic, “Understanding the Threat: The Battle for Christianity, Americanism, and the Republican Party.” Come ready to listen, learn, and leave better informed. September is also an important month for CTRW leadership as we elect our Nominating Committee, which will recommend a slate of officers for the upcoming Club election. If you are interested in serving, please contact me with any questions. Most importantly, there is work to do! Throughout the coming weeks, our members will have opportunities to knock on doors, make phone calls, register voters, serve as Precinct Chairs, Election Judges, and Clerks, and volunteer with Republican campaigns. Your “YES” to volunteering is a powerful action. Stay focused. Stay positive. Speak confidently about our Republican candidates and principles, and encourage others to get involved. Every conversation can make a difference, and every vote counts. United, WE will win! Let’s roll up our sleeves, Help Elect Republicans, and Keep Texas RED!