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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Spring Board Meeting is coming upExecutive Meeting STARTS Thursday Evening at .....
Board of Directors Meeting STARTS Friday Morning at
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Fall 2011 newsletter
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Link to Oregon Federation of Republican Women Officers
OFRW has over two dozen local clubs around the state.
OFRW is the Essence of Grassroots Politics!
Please join us at a local club meeting. Membership in a local club includes membership in the Oregon Federation of Republican Women (OFRW) and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).
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YOU ARE THE KEY!
You are the Messenger
You have Opportunities to Lead
You have Unlimited Potential
The Oregon Federation formally was organized in 1940 and affiliated with the NFRW that same year. The state has seven districts and 24 clubs.
The Oregon Federation had its beginnings in 1935 when Irene Gerlinger and Ella Allen Scott of Portland organized a women's political group, Republican Women of Oregon Inc. A month later, the group also organized under the auspices of Pro America, founded by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. In 1940, the group was approved to become a member of the NFRW and maintained membership in both organizations. By 1945, two more Republican women's groups had been founded. Ultimately, members from all three organizations wanted to unite the strength of Republican women to work "toward one goal, Republican victories in Oregon."
Today, members educate Oregon voters about Republican philosophy and help elect Republican candidates by volunteering countless hours to campaigns. The clubs participate in local community events such as parades and fairs. They provide scholarships, sponsor essay contests, and assist in food and clothing programs for the needy.
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Past presidents:
Joyce Waggoner 2008-11
Marjorie Hughes 2006-07
Linda Hellenthal 2002-05
Linda Flores 1998-2001
Nancy Aamodt, 1994-97
Millie Glodowski, 1992-93
Char Merriman, 1990-91
Heidi Smith, 1985-86 (also served as NFRW president)
Eleanor Boese, 1983-85, 86-89
Bettye Jo Scofield, 1981-82
Beverly Myers, 1977-80
Beryl Stephens, 1975-76
Doris Thoen, 1973-75
Jean Young, 1971-73
Shirley Shay Miller, 1969-70
Ila Venator, 1968-69
Vivian Adams, 1966-67
Helen Daugherty, 1963-65
Genieve Leveton, 1961-63
Cappy Strawn, 1959-60
Esther Pallady 1956-59
Mabel McCall 1951-55
Zylph Zeli Burns Marcks 1948-50
Eda Ridehalgh 1944-47
Sylvia Wood Riggs 1942-44
Wilma Bishop 1939-41
Ella Allen Scott 1937-38
Irene Gerlinger 1935-37
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OBJECTIVES OF THE OFRW
To promote an informed public through political education and activity.
To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.
To facilitate cooperation among National and State Federation of Republican Women and Republican Women's Clubs.
To foster loyalty to the Republican Party, to promote its principles and candidates in all elections.
To support the objectives and policies of the Republican National Committee and the Oregon Republican Party and to work for the election of Republican Party nominees.
"We believe in the inherent right of self-government for every law-abiding citizen and we are seeking freedom for ourselves that we may become your legal coajutors in the formation of government of all the people."
- Abigail Scott Duniway
NFRW NEWS
The 36th Biennial Convention of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) was held Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Delegates elected Arizona Republican leader Rae Lynne Chornenky to head the organization during 2012 and 2013.
Click here for more NFRW Convention News
Click Here for more NFRW Poll Results