Board Meetings

SPRING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
March 12-15, 2008 
Marriott Crystal Gateway, Arlington, Va.

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

The NFRW Board of Directors met in Washington, D.C., March 12-15, 2008, for the spring board meeting. More than 300 NFRW leaders attended the meeting to conduct routine business and to prepare for the 2008 elections.

Voting members of the board unanimously passed a resolution endorsing John McCain for president, as well as three other resolutions. To read the resolutions, click here. To read the related news release, click here.

“We are energized and enthusiastic about Senator McCain,” NFRW President Shirley Sadler said. “Our members are committed to his presidential campaign and are working at the grassroots in every state to turn out voters to the polls for him and our other Republican candidates in November.”

In addition, attendees participated in leadership development, membership and technology workshops, as well as heard from a diverse line-up of Republican officials and leaders regarding the upcoming elections, including House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH); U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; Jo Ann Davidson, co-chairman of the Republican National Committee; and, Judy Black, Women for McCain. (For a complete list of speakers, see below).

To view a pictorial recap of the board meeting, click here.

On Wednesday, March 12, Capitol Regents and Regents visited the White House for tea at the invitation of First Lady Laura Bush. In addition, Capitol Regents met with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office. To read the related news release, click here. To view a pictorial recap of the White House tea, click here. [FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE REGENTS PROGRAM, CLICK HERE.]

In addition, many attendees participated in tours of the Pentagon on March 12 and 13.

 

SPEAKERS:

Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Labor
House Republican Leader John Boehner, Ohio
Jo Ann Davidson, Co-Chairman, Republican National Committee
Judy Black, Women for McCain
Cathy Gillespie, political consultant
Karna Small Bodman, author
Michael Zak, author

 

MATERIALS:

Official Call to the Spring 2008 Board of Directors Meeting , 17 pages [INCLUDES REGISTRATION FORMS FOR ALL EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS BOARD MEETING]

 

AGENDA:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008

10:00 am	Pentagon Tour (Space is limited) Sign-up Deadline: February 22, 2008 Download REGISTRATION form in Official Call, above.
12:30pm - 4:00pm	Regents Tea at the White House Current Capitol Regents and Regents only Sign-up Deadline: March 1, 2008 Download REGISTRATION form in Official Call, above.
4:30 pm	Executive Committee Meeting (Closed)

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008

2:00 pm-4:00pm	Pentagon Tour (Due to popular demand, this tour is now filled and registration is closed. Additional tour added on March 12.)
5:00pm - 6:30pm	State Presidents Meeting (Closed)

 
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008

7:30am – 2:00pm	Registration
8:30am - 9:00am	Standing Committee Meetings
9:00am – 12:00pm	Board of Directors Meeting
12:00pm	Lunch
2:00pm-3:00pm	Board of Directors Meeting
3:00pm – 4:00pm	Workshop Session 1, 2 , 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm	Workshop Session 1, 2 , 3
9:00pm	Hat Party: Flowers, Feathers and Frills

 SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008

7:30am – 9:00am	Registration
8:30am – 9:30am	Regional Meetings
10:00am – 12:00pm	Board of Directors Meeting
12:00pm	Lunch
1:30pm	Board of Directors Meeting
TBA	Executive Committee Meeting (Closed)

 

WORKSHOPS:

Leadership Facilitated by Joan Jackson of Michigan, Chair, NFRW Leadership Development Committee and Ursula Wagstaff-Kuster of California, Vice Chair, NFRW Leadership Development Committee Learn the skills to listen, help and lead. Become the example to follow. Build a culture of trust and integrity. Successfully manage risks, resolve conflicts, and, at the end of your term, hand over a Diamond Award Club to your successor.

New Database Workshop Training by Eguard Data Systems Mandatory for State Presidents and Treasurers This session is essential for Treasurers and Membership Chairs. Our new database is designed to enhance accuracy and ensure delivery of membership benefits, so don’t miss this training!

Membership Facilitated by Kathy Pearson of Iowa, Chair, NFRW Membership Committee and Joyce Smith of Indiana, Member-at-Large to the NFRW Executive Committee Share and learn “best practices” for growing and serving your club, state, and national memberships. Our members are the key to our success and our most valuable asset. This interactive workshop fosters the exchange of ideas in the areas of communications, creation of new clubs, new club initiatives, and more.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Marriott Crystal Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202
703.271.5129

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information, contact the NFRW director of meetings and conventions at meetings@nfrw.org.