W.V.F.R.W. 40TH BIENNIAL

On Saturday, October 19, 2013 the historic Blennerhassett Hotel located in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, will host the members of the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women for their 40th Biennial. The Wood County Republican Women are the host club.


Items of interest:

Registration fee:  $40.00 (payable to W.C.R.W.)includes lunch & meeting

Mail Registration to:  Phyllis Morris, 1540 Willoughby Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101 by Saturday, October 12, 2013 to ensure meal count. No walk-ins for meals.


Reservations for lodging at:  Blennerhassett Hotel, 320 Market Street, 800-262-2536 or 304-422-3131. Rooms listed under "WVFRW." Reservations must be made by September 18, 2013.

"Happy Birthday" United States of America!

 

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."

Psalm 33:12 

National Federation of Republican Women 37th Biennial Convention

"Diamonds Are FOREVER"

September 19-22, 2013

Louisville, Kentucky

Celebrating 75 Years of Brilliance

The 37th Biennial Convention will be held at the Galt House Hotel located in the heart of downtown Louisville on the Ohio River. On Thursday, September 19, the Kentucky F.R.W. is hosting a "Lincoln Heritage Tour" featuring the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Museum, and Maker's Mark Distillery for $55/person. To register for this tour Click here. This tour is separate from the official convention registration.

The Galt House, through Mint Julep Tours, can also arrange tours for you. If you would like to visit other area attractions visit http://www.mintjuleptours.com

The host committee has planned a very exciting Opening Reception on the evening of Friday, September 20.  We will visit Churchill Downs for a night of "Unbridled Spirit."  As you likely know, Churchill Downs has been home to the Kentucky Derby since 1875. We will be entertained on Millionaires' Row.

As an added treat, September 20 is a race day Churchill Downs. We will take buses from Galt House in the late afternoon in time for everyone to see at least the final race of the day.  And yes, ladies, you may wear a hat if you like!  You will not want to miss this special event.

There's many other events planned including a purse party, a fashion show luncheon featuring female state legislators as models, 5 educational seminars and a leadership school plus more!

We will host a hospitality table at the Galt House to welcome you and provide you with information, and some of our ladies are planning a wonderful hospitality suite event.  In addition, several fun activities are planned for the young women serving as pages, including a riverboat ride and a tour of the Louisville Slugger Museum.

We look forward to your visit!

For more information CLICK HERE 


 

Spring Board in Martinsburg, W.Va.

  

West Virginia Federation of Republican Women Lady Ambassadors - 2013

 West Virginia Federation of Republican Women Executive Committee

 

 Michelle Bekkering, Director of Women's Democracy Network

 Michelle Bekkering

 

Kristen  Soltis Anderson, Vice President of the Winston Group

 Putnam County Republican Women

 Gateway Republican Women

 Gateway, Jackson County & Putnam County Republican Women

 Fayette County & Gateway Republican Women

  Gateway & Kanawha County Republican Women

 Wood County Republican women

 Huntington Cabell Republican Women

 Lynn Staton, GWR & Conrad Lucas, W.V. GOP Chair
 

   Betty DeHaven with Gateway Republican Women's scrapbook
 

 Silent Auction Baskets from Clubs

Republican Women from each border of this great state traveled to our beautiful Eastern Panhandle, specifically to Martinsburg, W.Va. to attend the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women's Spring Board on April 6, 2013.

The event began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, but was followed by the Pledge to the West Virginia Flag, which was something new!  W.V.F.R.W. President, Gladys Lemley, recognized all Club Presidents present as well as Past Presidents, including Mary Ann Osborne, W.V.F.R.W. Past President.  Past-President pins were given to those present.

Gateway Republican Women hosted the event and their President, Karen Evans "welcomed" everyone followed by the Roll Call by Ronda Falk, 1st Vice President. The business of the day was conducted which included the minutes, treasurer's report, election of W.V.F.R.W. Treasurer as well as selecting State Delegates to the N.F.R.W. 37th Biennial Convention in Louisville, KY on September 20-22, 2013. Discussion was had on hosting a N.F.R.W. District 8 meeting, conducting a Campaign Management School, adopting 3 N.F.R.W. Resolutions which can be found HERE (click on "New Resolutions" left-side of page), selecting the W.V.F.R.W. Nominating Committee for the 2014-15 slate, selecting the Elections Committee to oversee the W.V.F.R.W. Election of Officers at the upcoming 40th Biennial to be held on October 19th in Parkersburg, W.Va. and recognizing the 2013 Lady Ambassadors (pictured above). 

Several speakers were planned for the event beginning with the Keynote speaker, Michelle Bekkering, Director of Women's Democracy Network, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Vice-President of the Wiston Group (introduced by WV GOP Chair, Conrad Lucas), and Special Guest, Patrick Morrisey, W.V. Attorney General.  All the speakers were informative and energized us to keep up the good work we are doing to further conservative values in our state.

Lunch was a delicious buffet and was enjoyed during the speakers.  A silent auction was held to raise funds for the W.V.F.R.W. treasury with baskets donated by each club, which contained items unique to their part of West Virginia.  A good time was had by all and a big "Thank you" to Gateway Republican Women for their hospitality.  Be sure to mark your calendars now and plan to attend the W.V.F.R.W. 40TH BIENNIAL on October 19, 2013 and stay tuned to the blog for more details.

Happy Easter!

On this holy and happy day, may you rejoice in the miraculous love that makes Easter a wonderful blessing.

State President goes to Washington!

Gladys Lemley, W.V.F.R.W. President, attended the National Federation of Republican Women Spring Board held in Washington, D.C. March 7-9, 2013.  She joined other state federation Presidents and several interested women from across the United States. She was accompanied by Jackson County Republican Women President, Carol Pickron.

W.V.F.R.W. members look forward to hearing about the trip and the information put out.....perhaps at our Spring Board on April 6, 2013 in Martinsburg, WV.  (See post below)

Official Call - WVFRW 2013 Spring Board

 
All members of the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women are invited to attend this bi-annual event.  A variety of business is discussed and decided upon that affects all members, as well as beneficial information given out, so please plan to attend.  Guest Speaker is Michelle Bekkering (see post below)

Gateway Republican Women are hosting this event with the theme "Mountaineers Are Always Free."

WHEN:  Saturday, April 6, 2013
TIME:    8:30 a.m. - Registration and 9:00 a.m. - meeting
WHERE:  Holiday Inn-Martinsburg*
REGISTRATION FEE:  $35 (payable to Gateway Republican Women) received by April 2, 2013:  Lynn Staton, Treasurer, 368 Jacquar Drive, Inwood, WV 25428/304.229.5890/lynn@caplink.com                                                   


*LODGING INFO:  Holiday Inn-Martinsburg, 301 Foxcroft Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401/304.267.5500.  Room rate=$92.00 + tax per night.  Reservations are listed under "WV Federation of Republican Women" and must be made by March 22, 2013.  Breakfast is on your own.