Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated members and guests celebrated the club’s very successful year at their Christmas & Holiday Luncheon at the Marriott Courtyard in Cypress on Dec. 6. The meeting included the installation of its new Board of Directors by Past President Earlene Boyd. New Board of Directors include:
- President – Nancy Hathcock
- Vice President Programs – Susan Short
- Co-Vice President Membership – Marjean Clements and Joyce Antimarino
- Recording Secretary – Patricia Eskenazi
- Treasurer – Chris Barnes
The hotel’s ballroom became a winter wonderland with a beautiful Christmas tree that was surrounded by toys donated to the Orange County Fire Department’s Spark of Love toy drive.
Tables were elegantly set with stunning floral centerpieces and colorful Christmas ornaments. With Hanukkah close to Christmas this year, dreidels also adorned the tables.
Former Cypress Mayor Leroy Mills conducted the invocation, and read a prayer said on the floor of the United States House of Representatives on Dec. 22, 1970 by its Chaplain Reverend Edward Gardiner Latch, D.D., L.H.D. In celebration of Christmas, the chaplain’s prayer joyfully recalled the gratitude of Christians for the coming of Christ. The reverend’s words are as relevant today as when they were uttered before the entire House of Representatives 44 years ago.
The barbershop quartet The Four Octaves entertained with glorious Christmas music that celebrated the season. A Hanukkah song was also sung during the program.
“Everyone had a fantastic time,” said President Nancy Hathcock. “We treated ourselves to a delightful afternoon that included a delicious buffet lunch, superb entertainment by The Four Octaves and a fun ornament exchange while donating to the Orange County Fire Department’s Spark of Love Toy Drive.”
Additionally, members celebrated that the November midterm election resulted in Republicans taking the Senate majority. “Now the Senate can align themselves with the House to promote conservative programs and ideals while minimizing President Obama’s socialist agenda,” added Hathcock.
Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated monthly meetings are held on the third Saturday morning of the month at the Cypress Courtyard Marriott. Cost is $20 and includes a scrumptious brunch buffet, networking with like-minded women and men, a short meeting and entertaining program. For information about the Jan. 17 meeting, please contact Chris Barnes at Chris.Barnes4727@gmail.com or call 562-865-3258.
