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.
