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In addition to an annual OFRW “Day at the Legislature” (the above picture was taken in 2007 at this event) at the Oregon State Capitol, OFRW supports the annual Dorchester Convention where issues are discussed and our legislators are there for us to visit. Local clubs have their local office holders as speakers at meetings & local events, while the OFRW biennial Convention provides opportunities to meet state wide office holders or those who may be seeking such positions.
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Americanism (NFRW Link) OFRW Chair: Vi MacDonald
We, as Republican activists, have an opportunity to inspire those who are complacent to become passionate, patriotic Americans, and to instill a renewed spirit of patriotism in the soul of others. Our first objective is to foster respect for the Flag of the United States of America, which is paramount. We can accomplish this by "getting back to the basics of Americanism."
Awards (NFRW Link)
OFRW Awards Committee on Facebook
OFRW Chair: Danna Gustafson
Bylaws&Resolutions OFRW Chair: Margie Hughes
Campaign Promotions OFRW Chair: Linda Larson-Neace
Campaign Volunteers/Staffers: We encourage all Republican Women to work with their local Central Committee, Republican Candidates and/or Issues in the election process: working on rallies, at Headquarters, phone banks, walks, etc. to get our message out. Keep track of the hours, they count towards club awards.
Caring for America OFRW Chair: Janice R. Williamson
Caring for America: OFRW encourages volunteerism in non-partisan institutions and private sector initiatives at the local, state & national levels. This includes hospital & home visitations, VA facilities, Schools, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, etc. Invite new friends to join you at the next Republican Women’s club meeting.
Chaplain: Anita Conn
Historian: Doris Thoen
Legislation and Research: Rep. Kim Thatcher
Education and Literacy (NFRW Link)
Each September, Republican women's clubs across the nation are asked to let us know what they do to promote literacy. All clubs returning the short literacy month form receive a signed certificate of participation and are entered in a random drawing for a $200-first or a $50-second prize.
Current programs include: No Child Left Behind, Commitment to Literacy, My Favorite Teacher Award, Mamie Eisenhower Library Project (MELP), Literacy Month
Every club that has requested and donated their MELP books, by our OFRW Fall Board Meeting, will have a ticket in a raffle that could win your club a digital camera!!! Every club could use a "club camera" to take those all important club photos to promote your club and remember those great historical events. Don't miss out!
MELP & Barbara Bush Literacy Chair
Click to download:
MELP List 2008 MELP Bookplate Literacy Month (September 2007)
Membership: Ina McElroy
One Plus One (NFRW Link) Each member brings in a new member.
OFRW Chair: _____________
INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVE (IMI) Through the Introductory Membership Initiative (IMI), the NFRW is offering introductory memberships for first-time members during September, October, November and December 2008 at no cost. IMI members will have access to the NFRW web site resources and will be able to participate at the local and state levels for the remainder of 2008. These members will be tracked and accounted for by the states and clubs, and will be signed up as regular members starting in January 2009.
Newsletter Editor
Protocol and Hospitality OFRW Chair:
Public Relations&Publicity OFRW Chair:
Ways and Means OFRW Chair:
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100% Club OFRW Chair: Linda Hellenthal
Leadership OFRW Chair: ___________
CAP Alert: Jan Johnson
Convention Chair OFRW Chair:
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Comprehensive Advocacy Program (NFRW Link)
A national CAP Alert Hotline is initiated by the NFRW president to generate support or opposition for an issue that concerns the members of the Federation. The Hotline can also be initiated by the NFRW president in response to a request for support from a Republican congressional or administration leader or a state Federation president. A club can issue an Alert for their members on a state or local issue. It is important that Federation members be actively involved in legislation at all levels.
Legislative Action Center (NFRW Link)
Political Briefing (NFRW Link)
Weekly Political Briefing
Newsletter OFRW Chair: Ruth Brodman
Program OFRW Chair:
Chaplain OFRW Chair: Anita Conn
Historian OFRW Chair: Doris Thoen
Legislation&Research OFRW Chair: Linda Flores
Mamie Eisenhower Library Project (MELP) OFRW Chair: Valerie Smullen