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In addition to a biennial OFRW “Ladies in Red” Day (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. One of our own, Linda Flores - a past president of OFRW, is now serving in the Oregon Legislature.

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Americanism (NFRW Link)     OFRW Chair:  Joy Lott
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 Chair: Danna Gustafson

Bylaws & Resolutions     OFRW Chair: Margie Hughes

Campaign Promotions     OFRW Chair: Linda Larson-Neace

Caring for America     OFRW Chair: Christine Morgan

Chaplain    OFRW Chair: Anita Conn

Historian     OFRW Chair: Doris Thoen

Legislation and Research     OFRW Chair: Linda Flores

Mamie Eisenhower Library Project (MELP) and Barbara Bush Literacy Project    OFRW Chair: Sheila Foy    
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!

Sheila E Foy
MELP & Barbara Bush Literacy Chair

Click to download:
MELP List 2008   MELP Bookplate   Literacy Month (September 2007)


Membership 
One Plus One (NFRW Link)  Each member brings in a new member.
OFRW Chair: _____________

Newsletter Editor     OFRW Chair: Sally Stevens

Program     OFRW Chair: Carolyn Oakley

Protocol and Hospitality     OFRW Chair: Kaye Ridley

Public Relations and Publicity    OFRW Chair: Amy Langdon

Ways and Means    OFRW Chair: Cathy Mann

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100% Club     OFRW Chair:  Stella Guenther
Leadership     OFRW Chair:  ___________
Webmaster and E-Communications   OFRW Chair:   Sandy Abercrombie
Convention Chair    OFRW Chair:  Jessica vanDiepen

- - - = = = NFRW Issues and Resources = = = - - -

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)

Links to a variety of places:  The White House, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Library of Congress (THOMAS), Republican Nationa Committee, and Research.

Political Briefing (NFRW Link)
Weekly Political Briefing

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 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.

Political Education: In addition to a biennial OFRW “Ladies in Red” Day at the Capitol, OFRW supports the annual Dorchester Convention where issues are discussed and our legislators are there to visit with. 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. One of our own, Linda Flores - a past president of OFRW, is now serving in the Oregon Legislature.