Save the date - Fall Board

WHAT: Fall Board

WHEN: October 13, 2012

WHERE: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 3551 US Route 60E,Barboursville, WV 25504
304-733-3338 Fax 304-733-3347. Rooms are $95.00 a night with a 12%tax added to the base price. Reservations are under WV Federation of Republican Women. All reservations need to be made by September 28.

WHO: All W.V.F.R.W. members

REGISTRATION: $35.00

HOST: Huntington Cabell Republican Women

Memorial Day - A Brief History Lest We Forget

In 1868, three years after the Civil War ended, Decoration Day was established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. May 30th was chosen for the official date probably because flowers would be in bloom at that time all over the country.

The first official National observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. Various Washington officials presided over the ceremonies, which included many speeches, after which people walked through the cemetery, laying flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.

Similar rituals are known to have been held before this official observance. Springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places as early as 1866. Women visited cemeteries to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. They may have called this ceremony something other than Decoration Day, but the observances were similar.

Approximately 25 cemeteries claim to be the official origin of Decoration Day. Some of these observances were big events with flags at half-staff and businesses closed, while others were smaller events with just the quiet laying of flowers at the graves.

As the 20th Century rolled in, Decoration Day was being observed on May 30th throughout the nation. Through the years, the name Decoration Day slowly started changing to Memorial Day, as we know it today. State legislatures started passed proclamations designating the day an official holiday, and the military adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities.

So far, Memorial Day observances were only honoring Civil War dead. However, World War I came and all that changed, and the honors were extended to the war dead of World War I, as well.

In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a National holiday and included Memorial Day in the Union Holidays Bill, moving many federal holidays to be observed on a Monday named during a month, rather than on a particular day. So now Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May rather than on May 30th.

The importance of Memorial Day is best expressed in the words of General Logan in his 1868 orders to his men urging them, and us, to remember with reverence our war dead:
“We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.”

Today, at the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, you will see thousands of people placing small American flags on each grave — a tradition followed at many cemeteries around the country.

In December 2000, Congress passed “The National Moment of Remembrance Act, which encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.

Please take a moment to remember the brave men and women of our military who have served and sacrificed, sometimes with their life.

WVFRW President Visits Tyler County RW

WVFRW President, Gladys Lemley, made an official visit to Tyler County Republican Women on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Friendship Center in Middlebourne, W.Va.  She brought greetings from the National Federation as well as from the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women.  Information was shared to assist the club in its activities and events. She thanked the ladies for their efforts and encouraged them to continue their hard work in promoting conservative values in their county.

WVFRW Spring Board

WVFRW President, Gladys Lemley (Wood Co. RW)

NFRW, 3rd Vice-President, Betty Poe (Greenville Co. RW, South Carolina)

West Virginia National Committeewoman, Donna Gosney

WVFRW Lady Ambassadors: Mary Ann Osborne (Wood Co. RW), Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co. RW), Gladys Lemley (Wood Co. RW), Eva Kay Cardea (Kanawaha Co. RW), Iva Danner (Putnam Co. RW), Tess Amberson-Caho (Gateway RW), Mary Jane Getz (Gateway RW), & Ronda Falk (Fayette Co. RW)

WVFRW Club Presidents: Ritta Willis (Kanawha Co. RW), Anne Hildebrand (Huntington Cabell RW), Ronda Falk (Fayette Co. RW), Karen Evans (Gateway RW), Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co. RW) & Deidre Lake(Wood Co. RW)

Republican Women from all over this GREAT state joined together at the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, Hurricane, WV. The jam-packed meeting on April 21, 2012 was hosted by the Putnam County Republican Women. Almost every club was represented as information was shared, networking took place, training of members as well as time to get to know several candidates who attended.

Information about our common identification, motivation and ? was shared by NFRW, 3rd Vice President, Betty Poe, who hailes from South Carolina. She encouraged those present to go back to our local communites and work diligently to change the leadership of our state and elect Republicans to office. The history of the Stubblefield Bowl as shared and the Bowl was on display. It will be maintained and used by the Federation and clubs of the Federation for special events. All members received packets upon arrived filled with President reports and other items to equip us to be more effective at all we do. Donna Gosney, WV National Committeewomen share information from the RNC regarding some rules and the platform. She also presented a program on "Tators."

Time to meet and make connections with ladies throughout the state was enjoyed. Business cards were exchanged as well as email addresses to help support each other in our various positions and events to change the direction of our towns, counties and our state.

The WVFRW President, along with Betty Poe, recognized the Club Presidents present and presented them with a "NFRW Club President" pin. The WVFRW Lady Ambassadors were also recognized for their financial support to the Federation.

Workshops were held to provide training for current club presidents on "Club Presidents-Responsibilities" as well as one for the club treasurers-"Tresure Chest of Resources." They were experienced by all present so as to make all members informed of the various items of these positions so they will be prepared to step up and fill them in the future.

Several Candidates were present to meet with and speak to the group:
INCUMBENTS-Senator Donna Boley (3rd Senatorial District) , Delegate Anna Border (9th District)

CANDIDATES-Bill Maloney (WV Governor), Patrick Morrisey (WV Attorney General), Steve Connolly (WV Treasurer), Brian Savilla (WV Secretary of State), Diane Bartley for House (48th District), Pam Brush for House (63rd District), Joyce Holland for House (17th District), Robein Holstein for House (36th District) as well as 2 people seeking the Chairman of the WV GOP-Bob Adams and Conrad Lucas.

Betsy Gerber-Candidate for Delegate at Large to the Republican National Convention

ELIZABETH (BETSY) GERBER
CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE AT LARGE TO THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

I am running “uncommitted” on the ballot. This may be slightly misleading since I am with all of my strength and belief committed to the Republican Candidate who will remove Barrack Obama from office. Our nation can no longer afford the conflict that appears to be the goal of this man. We are a proud Nation Under God and must strive to remain a Nation Undivided. We will always have differences, but must maintain respect and good will for our fellow Americans. We must be committed first and foremost to our own citizens and protect them physically and financially.

If I had been sure at filing time of the Best Candidate to defeat our current President, I would have shared that commitment. I hope this fact sheet will give you some feeling of who I am and why I ask you for one of your precious votes.

-Maiden Name – Elizabeth W. Daniel
-Married to Michael W. Gerber 46 Years
-Graduate of Marshall University 1962
-Member Enslow Park Presbyterian Church
-Co-Owner of Cousins LLC Antiques and Collectibles, also providing Estate Sale Services
-Registered to vote as a Republican as soon as eligible to vote
-Ran on the Republican ticket for House of Delegates at age 21 when a Senior at Marshall University
-Worked as Deputy to a Republican County Clerk for 4 years
-Served as a Deputy for a Republican Sheriff for 4+ years
-Served as County Administrator for a Republican County Commission 4+ years
-Served as Deputy Assistant for Personnel in the Office of Governor Cecil Underwood
-Member of the Republican State Executive Committee twice
-Chairman Cabell County Republican Executive Committee twice
-Member of Young Republicans at local and state levels
-Member of the Huntington Cabell Republican Women since 1962
-Recipient of the State Young Republicans “Priscilla Humphreys Service Award”

Betty Rendel Scholarship

The National Federation of Republican Women established the Betty Rendel Scholarship Fund in September 1995 in honor of NFRW Past President Betty Rendel's extraordinary leadership skills and dedication to the Republican Party in her home state of Indiana, as well as at the national level. The three annual scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to female undergraduates who are majoring in political science, government or economics and have successfully completed at least two years of college coursework. The recipients are chosen from applicants from across the nation. Scholarship winners may not reapply.

Contact your local club president for an application or go online to "www.nfrw.org", click on "Programs", "Scholarship & Internships", then "Rendel Application (PDF, 5 pages)"

Deadline: Applications due to State Federation Presidents by JUNE 1.

WVFRW President, Gladys Lemley, 1106 16th Street, Vienna, WVa 26105

National Pathfinder Scholarship

The National Federation of Republican Women established the National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund in 1985 in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan. The three annual scholarships of $2,500 provide financial assistance and support to women seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as students enrolled in a master's degree program, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Recent high school graduates and undergraduate freshmen are not eligible. Scholarship winners may not reapply.

For an application contact your local club or go online to "nfrw.org" click on Programs, then Scholarships & Internships to find the Pathfinder Application (PDF-6 pages).

Deadline: Applications due to State Federation Presidents by JUNE 1.

WVFRW President, Gladys Lemley, 1106 16th Street, Vienna, WV 26105