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WFRW Day At The Capitol

Monday, February 6, 2012

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Are you interested in the pink hats, the beautiful scarves and all the other wonderful items at our very own Republican Store, contact WFRW 3rd Vice President Dani Anderson at Dani@hometownpm.com for more information.
In addition to the hats and scarves, there are some lovely pins.  Plus there are t-shirts, magnets and pens.

The ladies of the WFRW delegation to the recent NFRW Convention had a wonderful time, heard some terrific speakers, and attended some outstanding workshops -- including one by our own Sharon Krey.  Also shown below are Fredi Simpson and just two of the ladies (Sharon Helm and Anita Golladay) who helped put together the "goodie bags" for Eileen Sobjack. 
 

Congratulations to WFRW President Eileen Sobjack on her election to the
NFRW Executive Committee for 2012-2013

At their recent biennial convention in Kansas City, Missouri the convention delegates of the National Federation of Republican Women elected their officers for the 2012-2013 term.

The NFRW Board of Directors then elected three additional women as Members-At-Large to join the officers on the Executive Committee.  These eleven ladies of Executive Committee, comprised of outstanding Republican leaders from across the United States, will direct the activities of the NFRW and its thousands of clubs and members.

The NFRW is one of the largest and most influential women's political organizations in the country.  The NFRW works to promote the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.

A resident of Custer and former WSRP State Committeewoman from Whatcom County, WFRW President Eileen Sobjack will take office as a Member-At-Large to the NFRW Executive Committee on January 1, 2012.  Click here for more information on Ms. Sobjack.

Sobjack stated, “In Washington state we are successfully reaching out to a diverse population of Republican Women which includes younger women. I look forward to building our grassroots organization at the national level by providing opportunities to empower Republican women in the political process.” 

During the convention, Sobjack was also honored as a nominee for the Ronald Reagan Award at an event attended by Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker. She has over 20 years experience working on campaigns and serving in leadership positions in the Republican Party. 

Pictured above is the 2012-2013 Executive Committee of the NFRW. 
Seated: 2nd VP Kathy Brugger, California; 1st VP Jessie Morton, Louisiana; President Rae Lynne Chornenky, Arizona;
3rd VP Betty Poe, South Carolina; Member At Large Carol Salmon, Ohio. 
Standing: 4th VP Lisa Roper, Texas; Past President Sue Lynch, Wisconsin; Member At Large Eileen Sobjack, Washington; Member At Large Martha Jenkins, North Carolina; Treasurer Carrie Almond, Missouri; Secretary Sara Jo Odom, Oklahoma.

At a recent meeting of the Thurston County Women's Republican Club, the Thurston County Republican Party presented Secretary of State Sam Reed with their Lifetime Achievement Award for his many years of service to Republicans.  Pictured above are TCWRC Past President and current WFRW 3rd Vice President Dani Anderson, TCWRC Vice President and TCRP Vice Chair Debbie Koepp, TCWRC Past President Shannon Vernon, Secretary Reed, former State Representative and TCWRC Past President Joan Houchen, WFRW Treasurer Patsy Excell and current TCWRC President Darcy Eggeman.


Please check out our new format for the WFRW Calendar of events and club meetings at http://www.wfrw.org/calendar_grid.htm .  To have your meeting or event added to this calendar, please send the information you would like posted to the WFRW Webmaster.

WFRW deadlines and upcoming NFRW events will continue to be posted on the list of important dates at http://www.wfrw.org/calendar_deadlines.htm.
 


    The NFRW recently issued an updated Membership Handbook, which is available online in the members only section of the NFRW website.

Our thanks to the WFRW members who have worked so hard for the past several years to develop this updated guide: Sally Taylor (Lakewood), Mary Jane Olson (South Whidbey), Judy Needles (Walla Walla), Diana Olson (Lakewood).

 
 
 
   
Purple Heart Quilt by Lakewood Republican Women
 
 
The NFRW Armed Services Committee requested each state federation to donate a quilt, commemorating military women awarded the Purple Heart, that will be displayed at the NFRW Convention in Kansas City. The Lakewood Republican Women, with the help of Marlene Bostic's friends, Lorraine Arnold and Sharon Christiansen, put together and hand quilted our "gift of love".  Sally Taylor and Marlene contributed the material depicting scenes of Washington for the border and some of the squares in the stars. Sheila Moberg, using her fancy embroidery machine, created a beautiful replica of the medal, the state of Washington and the state bird.  
The quilt was displayed at the LRW December luncheon. The ladies who made the quilt were honored at their March function. The quilt was displayed at the recent WFRW Spring Board meeting and is expected to be displayed at the NFRW Convention in Kansas City this fall.
 
 

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About WFRW
The Washington Federation of Republican Women was chartered in 1945 and is affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) and the Republican National Committee (RNC).

WFRW is a grassroots organization with over 35 statewide Republican women's clubs, each contained in one of the eleven districts in the state.

Members come together as a collective force to advance the influence of women through political access and participation. We strengthen the Republican Party by recruiting, training and electing candidates, advocating the Party's philosophy and initiatives, and empowering women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process.

-- Our Mission Statement --

As a pro-active political force in Washington state, our mission is to unite and empower women with an informed voice of influence.
 

 

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