WRW COMMITTEES - OFFICERS, DESCRIPTIONS, AND DUTIES
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS--- Kim Bacchus 775-530-8185, kimbacchus@gmail.com
The Award represents the club’s activities in the areas of: Club Function; Membership Development; Programs; Leadership Development; Campaign Activities; and Community Relations. Awards are presented at the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) Biennial Conventions.
AMERICANISM--- Joan Shoop 775-852-3453, kjschoop@sbcglobal.net
The Americanism Program seeks to promote respect and allegiance to the United States. We honor our country’s history, flag, customs and institutions.
ARMED SERVICES--- Donna Anderson 775-742-4816, dandersini2@gmail.com
The Armed Services Committee oversees the NFRW efforts to support our troops and provides information, resources, and program suggestions to the club.
BUDGET--- Becky Erisman 713-291-6162, beckyerisman@gmail.com
Creates the club’s annual budget. Reviews the budget at mid-year to assure finances are being appropriately monitored.
BYLAWS--- Kim Bacchus 775-530-8185, kimbacchus@gmail.com and Phyllis Westrup 714-396-3930, phyllis.westrup@gmail.com
Reviews club Bylaws and Standing Rules every two years and makes recommendations for updates to both as necessary.
CAMPAIGN--- Phyllis Westrup 714-396-3930, phyllis.westrup@gmail.com
Coordinates campaign activities for the club. Keeps records of the hours that club members volunteer working on political activities.
CARING FOR AMERICA--- Mary Edman 701-680-0502, maryedman1948@gmail.com
Established to encourage clubs to actively participate in at least one community service program, whether it is hands-on or through donations.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY--- Karen Fillmore, karenafillmore@me.com
Any communication that requires a written letter is handled by the Corresponding Secretary; i.e., letters of thanks to speakers; birthday cards; condolences.
eCOMMUNICATIONS
NEWSLETTER: Cindi Chandler 909-225-9278, cindicha@msn.com
Monthly publication for club members.WEBSITE: Michon Kessler, michonkessler@gmail.com
Update WRW website frequently with information about club activities and events.EMAIL: Glenda Gilmore 707-249-3076, ggilmore44@gmail.com
Maintains current membership email addresses; keeps members informed of club activities, political events, and important alerts.SOCIAL MEDIA: Michon Kessler, michonkessler@gmail.com
Maintains updates for X, Instagram, Facebook accounts.DIRECTORY: Phyllis Westrup 714-396-3930, phyllis.westrup@gmail.com
Maintains and updates the membership directory three times per year.
FUNDRAISING--- Glenda Gilmore 707-249-3076, ggilmore44@gmail.com
Present and implement a plan for raising funds that meets the WRW budget.
HISTORIAN---
Keeps records of club activities throughout the year and stores them for future reference.
LEGISLATION--- Cathy Thayer
Inform the Board and the members of any state legislation that affects the interests of the NFRW. Promotes advocacy for political issues in Nevada.
LITERACY/ MAMIE EISENHOWER LITERACY PROJECT (MELP)--- Kim Bacchus 775-530-8185, kimbacchus@gmail.com
Promote literacy in Washoe County.
MEMBERSHIP--- Debra Canestrini wrw2ndvp@gmail.com and Day Younker daymyyounker@gmail.com
Promote, encourage, and support membership in Washoe Republican Women.
NOMINATING---
Committee Members are elected by the membership to recruit a slate of nominees for Club Officers and Standing Committee Chairmen every two years.
PARLIAMENTARIAN---
Serves as counsel and gives advice on parliamentary procedure.
YOUTH OUTREACH/SCHOLARSHIPS Glenda Gilmore 707-249-3076, ggilmore44@gmail.com
BARBARA VUCANOVICH MILITARY ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP--- Glenda Gilmore
Liaison with CD2 U.S. Congressman to identify candidates. Present recommendations to the Board.
WRW OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP--- Katherine Hoffman
Recruit and select candidates from local high schools and present findings to the Board.
JO MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP--- Kim Bacchus. 775-530-8185, kimbacchus@gmail.com
NvFRW scholarship given to a female college student in Northern Nevada. Recruit candidates who meet the scholarship guidelines.