Merry Christmas

May the Lord light your way at Christmas and always.

Blessings at Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving

Family, friends, the love of God, the abundance of His good gifts... praying you're blessed by the joy of it all!

"Every good and perfect gift is from above." James 1:17 (KJV)

Veteran's Day should be every day

May God bless those who have fought and those who continue to fight for the physical freedom we enjoy in this United States of America.

WVFRW 39th Biennial

WVFRW incoming President, Gladys Lemley (Wood Co. RW) & Ronda Falk, outgoing WVFRW President (Fayette Co. RW)

The West Virginia Federation of Republican Women comprised of 10 clubs throughout West Virginia held its 39th Biennial in Mineral Wells, hosted by the Pleasants County Republican Women. It's intersting that our State Federation is older than the National Federation by three years! Forty women from all over this great state traveled to make decisions, plans and resolutions to improve and positively impact our beautiful state beginning with our own towns and communities.


Presidents receiving Club Achievement Awards: L-R Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co. RW), Lynn Staton (Gateway RW), Donna Chaney (Huntington Cabell RW), Deidre' Lake (Wood Co. RW) and Ronda Falk (Fayette Co. RW)


50% of West Virginia's clubs received recognition from the National Federation of Republican Women for activities and achievements accomplished since the last National Biennial. There are 4 levels-Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze. Putnam Co. RW=Gold Club Achievement Award; Gateway RW (Berkley, Jefferson & Morgan Counties) and Wood Co. RW=Silver Club Achievement Award; Fayette Co. RW & Huntington Cabell RW=Bronze Club Achievement Award. Our 2013 goal is that all clubs (100%) receive a club achievement award.



Other Awards included those of "Republican Women of the Year" chosen by each local club. Those who attended were honored and pictured above: (L-R)Linda Rabatin (Wood Co. RW), Ronda Falk (Fayette Co. RW), Lynn Staton for Karen Evans (Gateway RW), Donna Chaney (Huntington Cabell RW), Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co. RW) and Janet Hadley for Hilda Wright (Tyler Co. RW). Selected by not present-Janet Norman (Central RW)



The West Virginia Republican Women Lady Ambassadors for 2011 are above (L-R): Ritta Willis (Kanawha Co. RW), Beverly Lund (Fayette Co. RW), Gladys Lemley (Wood Co. RW), Eva Kay Cardea (Kanawha Co. RW), Iva Danner (Putnam Co. RW), Ronda Falk (Fayette Co. RW), Hazel Dilly (Huntington Cabell RW), Betty Bailey (Pleasants Co. RW) and in front Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co. RW)



The 2011 Outstanding Caring For America Award went to Pleasants Co. RW for their work pertaining to House Bill 4593. They have spent much time and energy working with the young people in their county. This is a combination of the GED Option project and the Mentoring Program. Pictured above receiving the award are members (L-R): Betty Baily, Joyce Summers, President of Pleasants Co. RW and Senator Donna Boley.



WVFRW 2012-13 Officers: President, Gladys Lemley (Wood Co. RW); 1st Vice President, Ronda Falk (Fayette Co. RW); Tess Amberson-Caho (Gateway RW); Secretary, Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co. RW); and Treasurer, Deborah Trippett (Wood Co. RW).

39th Biennial Convention-Rebuilding Trust, Honesty & Integrity

The Pleasants County Republican Women will host the 39th Biennial Convention for the WVFRW.

WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2011
WHERE: Comfort Suites, Mineral Wells, WV
TIME: 9:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION: The registration fee is $35.00 per person. Make checks payable to Pleaseants Co. RW and mail to-Betty Bailey, 2179 Right French Creek Road, St. Marys, WV 26170. Registrations must be received by October 21, 2011.

HOTEL INFORMATION: Comfort Suites (304)489-9600. When making your reservations for Friday night, identify yourself as a member of the WVFRW in order to received the room rate of $77 + tax for a double room. This rate will be available until October 20, 2011.

FUNDRAISER: We are having a White Elepant Sale. We are asking everyone to bring something patriotic that you would like to donate for the fundraiser.

CONVENTION AGENDA: We will be electing officers for teh 2012-13 term. All candidates will be given 2 minutes to address the Convention body immediately following the report of the Nominating Committee and nominations from the floor, if any. We will address the Public Relations proposal on membership. Be prepared to vote on the proposed Bylaws submitted by the Bylaws Committee and approved by 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors.

LADY AMBASSADORS: If you would like to be a WVFRW Lady Ambassador, please send a donation of at least $50 to Gladys Lemley, WVFRW Treasurer, before October 21.

REMINDER: President Reports of 2 minutes each of your club's activities since April. We will acknowledge each local club's Woman of the Year.

We Remember

Mark your Calendar

Yes, it is hot outside and summer is in full-swing, but info for the W.V.F.R.W.'s 39th Biennial is out NOW!

Please save the date of October 28 & 29, 2011 to gather for this state-wide event. Pleasants County Republican Women will host. Stay tuned for further details.

Enjoy the summer.

Happy Birthday America!

July 4, 2011 marks this GREAT country's 235th birthday. We are proud to be Americans and thankful to live in a nation that is free.

May God continue to bless the United States of America.

WVFRW Spring Board 2011

The WVFRW Spring Board was held in Oak Hill, West Virginia located in the beautiful county of Fayette. The Fayette Co. RW hosted the event which was open to the Republican Women of our great state!

Spring Board 2011 Part 2

Easter Blessings

May the Truth of Easter bring blessings to you and your family today and always!

WVFRW Spring Board 2011

Go check your mailbox ladies, the Official Call for the Spring Board has been mailed to current members.

What: WVFRW Board of Directors dinner/meeting
When: Friday, April 29th
Where: Holiday Lodge Hotel & Conference Center Restuarant-Dory's Grill
Time: 5:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.

What: WVFRW Spring Board
When: Saturday, April 30th
Where: Holiday Lodge Hotel & Conference Center, 340 Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901. Rooms have been reserved at $70 + tax under "WVFRW" until April 15th at 304-465-0571.

Reservation fee is $35 payable to "FCRW" and mailed to Shirley Blackburn, 3667 Summerlee Road, Oak Hill, WV 25901 by April 20th.

If you would like to be a Lady Ambassador, send your minimum donation of $50 to WVFRW Treasurer, Gladys Lemley, 1106 16th Street, Vienna, WV 26105.

TARS (Teenage Republicans)across the nation will be attending the National Conference at our Nations Capitol this summer. Our Hurricane TARS needs your help. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated. Please mail donations to Mark Higginbotham, 1023 Martina Drive, Hurricane, WV 25526.

Republican Women are leaders in our communities. Each club will present their community project on how they are making a difference in their community. Also, Club Presidents will have a two-minute report on your club's activities sin last Fall.

Republican Women's Day @ the Legislature

WVFRW President, Ronda Falk (Fayette County Republican Women)

West Virginia National Committee Woman Donna Gosney (Boone County)

Senator Donna Boley (Pleasants County)

Senator Karen Facemyer (Jackson County)

Freshman Delegate Erikka Storch (Ohio County)

Freshman Delegate Amanda Pasdon (Monongalia County)



Republican Women traveled to our State Capital from all over West Virginia for "Republican Women's Day at the Legislature." Women from Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Harrison, Kanawha, Lincoln, Monongalia, Pleasants, Putnam, Wirt, and Wood all decked out in Red Jackets flooded the Capital to make a striking presence obvious to all who were present. Senator Donna Boley and her Secretary, Carolyn, were gracious hosts as usual. The day was full of legislative updates by our Republican Senators & House of Delegates, introduction and photo in the Senate Chamber, lunch in the Capital Cafeteria and greetings from Republican Gubernatorial Candidates. This is an annual event so mark you Calendar for President's Day next year and plan to attend!