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Board Meetings
Calendar of Events
Spring 2010
March 10-13, 2010
The Renaissance Convention Center Hotel
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Highlights
NEW LEADERS ELECTED
Voting members of the board were tasked with filling a vacancy on the NFRW Executive Committee. Joyce Smith of Indiana was elected 1st vice president in Orlando, but resigned late last year due to personal reasons.Rae Lynne Chornenky of Arizona was elected to fill the position of 1st vice president. This election created more vacancies on the committee, and subsequently, Patt Parker of Maryland was elected 2nd vice president, and then Jo Mitchell of New Mexico was elected member-at-large. More on the NFRW Executive Committee.
The state presidents elected a new coordinator. Rita Wray, president of the Mississippi FRW, will serve as a liaison between the state presidents and the NFRW Executive Committee.
RESOLUTIONS
Four resolutions were approved by the board, including one rejecting nationalized health care. Read the resolutions in their entirety.
FUNDRAISING
The NFRW Fundraising Committee's silent auction and raffles raised more than $9,500 for the NFRW. In addition, the Membership Committee's new Legacy Club raised more than $15,000. Thank you to these committees for their efforts and success.
GUEST SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPSGuest speakers included:
Mary Fallin, U.S. Congresswoman, Oklahoma's 5th District
Attendees also had the opportunity to attend a campaign workshop to prepare for the upcoming elections, as well as workshops on leadership, membership, technology, public relations, and programs.
CAPITOL REGENTS AND REGENTS EVENT
Above, NFRW Capitol Regents attend a private dinner in Oklahoma City's Bricktown district on March 11. Pictured are: (seated) NFRW Regents coordinator Michelle McMahon, Becky Johnson of Kansas, and Kathy Brugger of California; (back row) Lisa Roper of Texas, NFRW President Sue Lynch, Caroline Pierce of Texas, and Urve Kiik of Texas. (Capitol Regents not pictured include Alice Konze of Maryland, Ruth Lipper of New Jersey, Barbara McAndrew of Tennessee, and Betty Poe of South Carolina.) Also, nearly 60 NFRW Regents and Capitol Regents enjoyed an evening of fine dining at Oklahoma City's premier Petroleum Club on March 10.
AN OKLAHOMA WELCOME
Members of the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women served as hostesses for the board meeting and put together an impressive itinerary that included an Oklahoma-themed dinner and program, as well as tours of several key sights. On behalf of the NFRW, President Sue Lynch thanks you for your warm hospitality!President Lynch also thanks the committee chairmen and leaders for their presentations, ideas and commitment to the organization. "Everybody came prepared, and it was a terrific meeting," Lynch says.
OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES NFRW
On March 10, the National Federation of Republican Women was honored by the Oklahoma State Legislature with a Citation of Appreciation. Above, NFRW President Sue Lynch receives the citation from Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge, left, and Senate Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee. View the citation. The NFRW was recognized in both the House and Senate chambers.
Materials
Official Call to the Spring Board of Directors Meeting
Includes print registration forms for board meeting and all related events, 23 pages
Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Morning Tour of Oklahoma State Capitol (see Official Call for details) 6:30 p.m. Bus service from Renaissance Hotel lobby to Regents Dinner 7:00 p.m. NFRW Capitol Regents and Regents Dinner, Petroleum Club (see Official Call for details) THURSDAY, MARCH 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Morning Tour of National Cowboy Hall of Fame (see Official Call for details) 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting (closed) Afternoon/Evening Tours of Oklahoma City, including Bricktown and the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum (see Official Call for details) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Executive Committee at historical home of former Oklahoma City Mayor and Mrs. Kirk Humphreys 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. State Presidents Meeting (closed) FRIDAY, MARCH 12 NFRW Silent Auction (see Official Call for details) 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Standing Committee Meetings 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Speaker: Dana Murphy, Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
12:00 p.m. Luncheon Speakers: Gary Jones, Chairman, Oklahoma Republican Party; and, Stuart Jolly, Oklahoma Director, Americans for Prosperity
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Workshop Session #1 (see Official Call for details) Session #1 workshop topics include: Campaigns, Leadership, Membership and Technology
6:00 p.m. Complimentary Western Dinner hosted by Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Renaissance Hotel, Ballrooms C & D (see Official Call for details) SATURDAY, MARCH 13 NFRW Silent Auction (see Official Call for details) 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Regional Meetings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Speakers: Mary Fallin, U.S. Congresswoman, Oklahoma's 5th District; and, Susan Tully, Field Director, Federation for American Immigration Reform
12:00 p.m. Luncheon Speaker: Former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Workshop Session #2 (see Official Call for workshop descriptions) Session #2 workshop topics include: Public Relations, Programs and Reclaiming America's Principles
4:30 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting (closed)
Speakers
NFRW Contact
For more information, contact the NFRW director of meetings and conventions at meetings@nfrw.org.
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