When I first became involved with REAL Women, issues of concern came to the forefront about once every 3-4 months. Then, by the 1990's, the frequency of issues we needed to address had increased to at least once every week, or, if we were lucky, every two weeks. While extremely exhausting, this frequency was somewhat balanced by the advent of the internet and email, so we could keep contact with our members and supporters on a more timely basis.
We now live in a world where almost daily multiple issues of concern come before us. Mostly this glut of information comes via the internet, which is perhaps one of its more challenging side effects.
So what can we do? I quote now an ancient sage who once said, when all is done that can be done, stand firm. The best way to do that remains to be involved in the electoral process at every level of government. Help to elect the candidate of your choice — don’t just leave politics to others. For example, last year, I ran for school board, and received 1880 votes. But I needed almost 3770 to get elected from a field of 15 vying for five spots on the board. Many adults from my own church didn’t get out to vote for me or anyone else, and all the local churches were completely aloof from the political process. Sadly, I have found churchgoers to be mostly unlikely to volunteer to help get a candidate who shares their values, elected. Is it any wonder that elected officials ignore our Judeo-Christian values and Christians’ input once they get elected into office without help from the Christian community?
This is my last National President’s Message. I am retiring for health and family reasons, though, of course, I will continue to be a member of our organization. I will always appreciate this organization as the one which taught me how to express my values effectively in my sphere of influence. It has been a pleasure to serve you, and an honour to get to know those of you with whom I have corresponded. Many thanks for your ongoing support and dedication to the work of REAL Women of Canada.
Dios te bendigo. Que le Seigneur te bénisse. May God richly bless you.
Your servant
Laurie Geschke
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