PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Retired from a career in the retail business, Suzanne Crow moved to Louisiana in the late 80s and immediately became involved in various neighborhood, community, and political activities as a full time volunteer serving on foundation boards, chairing community fundraising events, and serving in appointed positions in parish government. She became an active member of the Louisiana Federation in the early 90s after working on her first Louisiana political campaign for her state senator.

As a Federation member, she has served as an executive officer in three clubs, as LFRW Awards Chairman, and as a Region Vice President. Suzanne served on the Orleans Parish PEC, as a tri-parish coordinator for the LAGOP, and is a member of the State Central Committee with a seat on the Executive Committee. She has served as parish or regional chairman for several campaigns, both state and national, and was an elected delegate to the 2004 RNC Convention in NYC.

Last year, Suzanne campaigned for LFRW president to increase membership; to strengthen relationships and cooperation between local clubs, the state federation, and NFRW; and, to expand and improve communications throughout the organization. Months later, she feels that these same initiatives remain the keys to continued success for LFRW.

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

FEDERATION HISTORY

The Louisiana Federation was organized and became affiliated with the NFRW in 1953. Strengthening membership and recruiting new members are always top priorities. Today, LFRW is divided into 7 regions with 38 clubs.

Over the years, clubs have established effective grassroots organizations dedicated to recruiting and electing qualified Republican candidates. Members take an active role in campaigns at all levels and have developed innovative fundraising ideas to support community service projects and to provide special needs for our troops. LFRW is committed to education through club scholarships and the LFRW Ginny Martinez Scholarship. Members support the "No Child Left Behind" program with an annual "My Favorite Teacher" award to an outstanding educator.

Though many challenges lie ahead as Louisiana continues to recover from the hurricanes, LFRW members are up to the task. We firmly believe "Republican Women Make A Difference." We have committed ourselves to taking an active lobbying role in our state's legislative process by staying in close communication with all of our elected officials and weighing in on the critical decisions that will determine the future of our state.

LFRW is proud of the role we played in "painting our state red" for George W. Bush; in electing David Vitter, our first Republican senator since Reconstruction; and, for the role we will play as Louisiana moves forward!

Past presidents include:
Donna L. Howe, 2001-2005
Jessie Morton, 1997-2001
Doris Shannon, 1993-97
Greta Jones, 1991-93
Marilyn Thayer, 1987-91 (also served as NFRW president)
Ann Hein, 1985-87
Barbara Lill, 1983-85
Carol Fisher, 1979-83
Marion Kurfiss, 1975-79
Ruby Life, 1973-75
Jean White, 1971-73
Betty Heitman, 1967-71 (also served as NFRW president)
Trula Russek, 1965-67
Florence Nickolson Stilwel, 1962-65
Mary L. Snellings, 1961-62
Catherine Vellermin, 1953-54 (founding)

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LOCAL CLUBS

Acadiana RW Algiers RWC Amite RWC Bayou WRC East Baton Rouge Parish    RW East Jefferson RWC Franklin RW Hammond Area RWC Hispanic RW Association Jefferson Davis RWC Lafourche Parish RWC LaSalle Parish RW Livingston Parish RW

Mandeville WRC Metropolitan RW Northlake RWC Ouachita Parish RWC Professional RW Of Caddo Rapides RWC RPW of Greater New    Orleans RPW of St. Tammany Ruston RWC RW of Baton Rouge RW of Baker and Zachary RW of Bossier

RW of Kenner RW of St. Charles RW of Southeast Louisiana RW of Southwest Louisiana RW of Webster RWC of Jefferson Parish RWC of Kenner Slidell RWC St. Bernard RWC Terrebonne Parish RWC Washington Parish RWC WRC of New Orleans WRC of Shreveport