PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Linda Ivell, the 2008-2009 President of the Florida Federation of Republican Women, has worked at all levels of political organization from phone banks to managing Congressional campaigns throughout the country, including Georgia, Virginia, Iowa, Texas and, of course, Florida.

She spent many years in Washington, DC, and served there as a press secretary for the United States Congress. “Those years working for Congress were the best learning experience of my life,” remarked Ivell. “I not only learned a lot about the legislative process, but grew to admire the great commitment our leaders have to their job of serving the people.”

Ivell is married to David, a British born engineer who votes for the first time this year as a citizen of the United States. She has two sons, Douglas (17) and Donovan (35), an incredible daughter-in-law, Bonnie, and two grandchildren.

Ivell is a Realtor with RE/MAX Experts in Lakeland, Florida, located on the politically significant I-4 corridor between Orlando and Tampa. She served previously as the President of the Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland, one of the largest clubs in the state. She also serves as chair of the Republican Party of Florida’s Women’s Coalition and as State Committeewoman from Polk County.

Ivell has begun a “United We Stand” program in the State of Florida, encouraging all Republican candidates to sign an oath to support the party’s nominee regardless of the outcome of the primary in national, state and local elections.

In 2008, the Florida Federation began a new tradition of welcoming the state legislators back to Tallahassee the first week of March. “We’ve always visited during the session,” remarked Ivell, “but we’ll be part of the opening ceremonies from now on.”

In 2009, the National Federation will visit Florida for the Biennial Convention. Planning for the convention, scheduled near Disney in Orlando, has already begun.

Publisher's Note: Text published as provided by Florida FRW.

FEDERATION PROFILE

Florida FRW has been associated with the National Federation of Republican Women since 1950, and is the largest political organization in the State of Florida.

FFRW clubs throughout the state make women’s powerful participation in politics a reality. We encourage and empower women of all ages and backgrounds. We strengthen the Republican Party and work to influence the crucial issues that face our communities, state and nation. Our members include office holders at all levels of government, active Republican leaders and civic activists.

Past presidents include:
Barbara Wall
Louise Dowd

LOCAL CLUBS

Broward County WRCF Columbia RWF Contemporary FRWC East Broward FRWC Emerald Coast RWF Escambia FRWC Estero RWF Fort Myers RWCF FRW of Clay County FRW of Panama City    Beach Heart of Florida RWF Hillsborough WRCF Lake Federated RWC Lee County RWF

Legacy FRW Manasota RWCF Manatee RW Forum, Fed. Martin County RWC Melbourne Area FRW Nassau FRWC New Panama City Beach    RWC, Fed. Northwest Orange RW Osceola County FRW Panhandle FRW Peace River FRW Forum Plant City FRWC RW of Flagler, Fed. RW of Greater Polk

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