February 26

Noon

Joanie Muenzler gave a talk and answered questions from the residents at Morningside Ministry’s Chandler House Senior Living.

February 25

6:00 p.m.

Joanie Muenzler visited another of Professor Ed Miles’ government classes at San Antonio College to give a talk and answer questions from the students.

February 23

Floresville, Texas 11:00 a.m.

Joanie Muenzler attended the Wilson County Republican Women’s monthly luncheon meeting at Jack’s Café. Along with other candidates, she gave a five-minute talk and answered questions from the audience.

February 22

Joanie Muenzler and her little friend, Nolan Keenan, put the finishing on her radio advertisements to begin running today through election day on KSLR 630-AM and KLUP 930-AM. Adam McManus, famed for his afternoon call-in show, “The Adam McManus Show,” provided excellent technical guidance, entrancing young Nolan.

February 21

Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Joanie Muenzler provided music for the San Antonio Tea Party Fundraiser Luncheon attended by Joe “the Plumber” Wurzelbacher, Sheriff Richard Mack of Arizona and many other interesting guests. After lunch, Joanie had her picture taken with Joe the Plumber, who is considering endorsing Joanie. During the afternoon rally, Joanie and many other candidates were introduced and campaigned among the attendees.

February 20

LaVernia, Texas 6:30 p.m.

Joanie Muenzler attended the wonderful Annual Lincoln Day Dinner sponsored by the Wilson County Republican Party. Over 300 guests from all over beautiful Wilson County enjoyed a great meal catered by the girls of the Wilson County 4-H. Following inspirational talks by a “real” George Washington, Abe Lincoln and Davy Crockett, she heard a Call to Arms by the State Republican Party Chair, Cathie Adams, who also inquired from the podium about Joanie’s District. A special recognition was given to Winnie Smith, first County Chair of the Republican Party in Wilson County. Joanie and other candidates campaigned enthusiastically among the many enjoyable guests.

February 19

Joanie Muenzler visited Ken Mercer’s Fundraiser to congratulate him on his exciting campaign for the State Board of Education, District 5, which is to the north of Joanie’s District 3.

February 19

6:30 p.m.

Joanie provided a musical program and campaigned at the Eisenhauer Road Baptist Church for the Seniors’ Group monthly pot-luck dinner.

February 19

From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Joanie Muenzler participated in the program entitled, “The State of Latino Education” sponsored by the Adelante U.S. Education Leadership Fund at St. Mary’s University. Keynote speaker was Juan Sepulveda, Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Following his informative talk, he answered many questions from the audience.

February 18

Universal City, Texas 6:30 p.m.

Joanie Muenzler campaigned at the Candidates Forum Dinner sponsored by the Northeast Bexar County Republican Women at the Olympia Hills Golf Center.

February 18

During his 5:00 p.m. call-in radio show on KSLR 630-AM, the well-known Christian talk-show host Adam McManus conducted an interview/debate between Joanie Muenzler and her District 3 opponent Republican party.

February 17

6:30 p.m.

Joanie Muenzler participated in the Republican Judicial and Congressional Candidates’ Forum in the UTSA Ballroom co-sponsored by the College Republicans at UTSA and the Alamo City Republican Women. Following introductory talks, each candidate fielded questions from the student audience and Joanie enjoyed campaigning with the students.

February 16

Noon

Joanie Muenzler attended the Annual Membership Recruitment Reception of the Alamo City Republican Women at a beautiful private home in Olmos Park. Following a talk by Texas Speaker of the House, Joe Straus, she and other candidates were introduced and campaigned. Senator Jeff Wentworth, 25th Texas Senatorial District, kindly gave Joanie special recognition and “plugged her candidacy.”

February 16

10:00 a.m.

Joanie Muenzler played music and campaigned at the Navajo Senior Center on Rigsby Avenue.

February 12

At 6:00 p.m., Joanie Muenzler provided a Question and Answer Session for Professor Ed Miles’ class at San Antonio College.

February 12

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Joanie Muenzler participated in the 2010 Symposium on “Educational Minorities in the Modern Era” at the Marriot Northwest. This symposium was sponsored by the St. Mary’s University School of Law Review on Minority Issues.

February 11

Evening

Joanie Muenzler attended the Republican Party of Bexar County’s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner. This was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and featured Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus as keynote speaker. Other speakers included Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Attorney General Greg Abbott, and our wonderful District Attorney, Susan Reed. All current office-holders were introduced and then all candidates including Joanie were introduced. A wonderful evening!

February 11

Noon

Joanie Muenzler campaigned at the Candidates Forum held at the Republican Business Women of Bexar County’s regular meeting at the San Antonio Country Club.

February 10

Joanie Muenzler campaigned at the Candidates Forum held at the Young Republican’s of Bexar County monthly meeting at La Fogata Mexican Cuisine Restaurant.

February 9

Kirby, Texas

Joanie Muenzler campaigned at the Kirby Senior Center’s Annual Valentine Party.

February 8

Joanie Muenzler provided musical entertainment with her clarinet and campaigned at the Senior Center at St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church.

February 6

Joanie Muenzler was endorsed by the San Antonio Express-News on its editorial page. Following an interview with the Express-News Editorial Board, Joanie was selected over her Republican Primary opponent with the following commentary, “We recommend Joanie Muenzler…who is retired and a former teacher. Her background as a tutor and volunteer in the schools will serve her well. She cares about the quality of education Texas Public schoolchildren are receiving…. Muenzler brings with her some solid ideas on how to improve things.” With this endorsement by the area’s leading newspaper, Joanie is well equipped to move on to victory in the Republican Primary on March 2 and, ultimately, to victory in November over her Democrat opponent.

February 5

Joanie Muenzler was endorsed as a “Home School Friend” by the prestigious Texas Home School Coalition PAC. In so doing, THSC said, “We are looking for candidates that sincerely believe it is a fundamental right of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children. To that end, THSC PAC is working to identify incumbents and challengers who have indicated a commitment to support parental rights.” Joanie strongly supports parental rights in all areas of education—home schools, private schools, charter schools and public schools. For this reason, she opposes “federalization” of education under President Obama’s National Standards Initiative, a plan to take over control of all public education in the nation.

February 5

Joanie Muenzler was endorsed by Texans for Better Science Education in their monthly publication.

February 5

Kirby, Texas

Joanie Muenzler provided musical entertainment with her clarinet and campaigned at the Kirby Senior Center.

February 4

Fort Sam Houston

Joanie Muenzler was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, dated January 15, 2010, “for your generous contribution to the Fort Sam Houston Warrior and Family Support Center, established in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Your willing assistance demonstrates your concern for our Warriors and their Families and exemplifies the spirit of America.” This was signed by Mary E. Carr, Colonel, US Army, Garrison Commander.

February 3

Joanie Muenzler provided a musical program with her clarinet for the Women’s Club of San Antonio at The Mansion on San Pedro. In honor of her February program, “Music by Clarinet,” the Club made a contribution to their House Restoration Fund.

February 2

Joanie Muenzler participated in the televised KLRN-League of Women Voters Candidate Interview, to be televised on Sunday afternoon, Valentine’s Day, February 14.

February 1

Pleasanton, Texas

Joanie Muenzler spoke at the Candidates Forum of the Atascosa County Republican Party at Whiffletree’s.

January 30

Afternoon

Joanie Muenzler campaigned by invitation at Jamie Martinez’ Meet ‘n Greet at the golf course Clubhouse on McCullough.

January 30

Lunch

Joanie Muenzler campaigned at the meeting of the Texas College Republican’s Club at St. Mary’s University.

January 29

Joanie Muenzler spoke at the Candidates Forum at the 2nd Governor’s Race Debate Watch Party at Fatso’s on Henderson Pass.

January 27

Joanie Muenzler spoke at the Candidates Forum preceding the State of the Union Watch Party held at MoMak’s.

January 24

Joanie Muenzler played her clarinet as a prelude and spoke in the Candidates Forum held by the Tea Party at the Magic Time Machine.

January 22

Joanie Muenzler spoke at the Candidates Forum at the Bexar County Republican Women’s luncheon meeting at The Club at Sonterra.

January 21

Joanie Muenzler spoke at the Candidates Forum at the Republican Men’s Club at Paesano’s Restaurant.

January 20

Joanie Muenzler spoke to the FEAST homeschoolers and answered questions from both parents and children.

January 19

Afternoon

Joanie Muenzler participated in the San Antonio Express-News Candidacy Interview.

January 19

Lunch

Joanie Muenzler spoke at Candidates Forum at the Alamo City Republican Women’s Meeting at the Oak Hills Country Club.

January 18

Windcrest, Texas

Joanie Muenzler attended the Neighborhood Candidates Forum at the Windcrest Civic Center in Takas Park. She played her clarinet and gave a campaign speech.

January 14

Joanie Muenzler gave a speech in the Candidates Forum preceding the Governor’s Race Debate Watch Party at Fatso’s on Bandera Road.

January 12-13

Austin, Texas

Joanie Muenzler attends the State Board of Education meeting

January 11

Joanie Muenzler speaks in Candidates Forum at Pachyderm Club Monthly Meeting in the Palm Restaurant.

January 9

New Braunfels, Texas

Joanie Muenzler meets with noted special education teacher and educational consultant, Rita Owens, to develop aspects of her platform.

January 8

Joanie Muenzler draws for Ballot position in the Republican Primary. She drew second place listing, so go down to her name when you vote in the Primary.

January 5

Joanie Muenzler began telephone consultation with educational notables, Mark Ramsey and Donna Garner, in development of platform.

January 4

Austin, Texas

Joanie Muenzler files to run for State Board of Education—District 3 in the Republican Primary.