Can you believe fall is officially here, and soon all things pumpkin will be the focus? But before you pick up that Pumpkin Spice Latte, we have an important season ahead of us. Early Voting begins October 19, with Election Day on November 3. Central Texas RW, thank you for continuing to lead in your communities and gatherings with energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement as valued members of our Club. Your engaged leadership matters! Each of you plays an important role in helping members and voters better understand the political process, learn about issues and candidates, and discover meaningful ways to get involved. Maybe that means inviting someone to join you for a block walk, attend a candidate meet-and-greet, or train to serve as a poll watcher or election worker. Every opportunity to engage, educate, and encourage participation strengthens an informed and active electorate. One of the most important ways to get involved is by joining Central Texas Republican Women! Now is the perfect time to invite a friend, neighbor, or fellow Republican to become part of CTRW and take advantage of our 2027 Kick-Off Early Bird Incentives. Everyone has a place to serve, lead, and make a difference. As November approaches, every conversation, every volunteer hour, and every new member adds momentum to the work our Club and its members are doing in support of Republican candidates. Stay engaged. Keep encouraging others. And keep leading where you are! Why is the November Election so important? In September, Joseph Vargas spoke at the Members Meeting on "Understanding the Threat: The Battle for Christianity, Americanism, and the Republican Party," emphasizing what is at stake in the upcoming election and what to do. Vote for Republican values and principles that are on the ballot. Be engaged and express the importance of voting. As informed members, we should talk about what is at stake in this election and why voting matters. At the recent TFRW Fourth Quarter Board Meeting, Senator Angela Paxton stopped by to share an important message. Her remarks emphasized Republican unity and urged voters to support the party’s nominees throughout the ballot. As Senator Paxton put it: “Vote for Team R. This is the team of Family, Faith, and Freedom, which is THE winning strategy for this election. Showing up for our team, all the way, is the path forward. There is no independent, green, purple, yellow, or any color vote, except the R for Republican.” October is packed with fun opportunities to get involved! From block walking to our texting party, you can volunteer and support candidates as Election Day approaches. Be sure to check out the newsletter for all the details and RSVP information. And don’t miss one of our favorite traditions—the 32nd Annual Chili Lunch Fundraiser on October 12th! Come ready for a little friendly Chili Competition and bragging rights, great food and fellowship, our famous live auction, and the always-popular People’s Choice Dessert Competition.