PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Patt Parker is serving her 2nd term as President of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women. Her passion is to ensure Republicans are aware of and embrace Republican values enabling them to knowledgably engage those in their circle of influence and expand that influence to their communities, state and nation. This passion became purpose, as the MFRW has influenced major legislation and is continuing to do so in 2009.

Patt strongly believes in the abilities and uniqueness Republicans bring to the table and is actively recruiting Republican candidates to run for office at the local, state and national levels. Under her leadership, MFRW is growing its training and educational programs, which are a model for other states, to better prepare women and men to run for elected office or become part of campaigns. As the leading state proponent of campaign training, the MFRW has knowledgeable members supporting Republican candidates in every region of the state. MFRW has provided training to women from other countries on the democratic process, campaign and leadership training.

Patt has a varied professional background which focused on supporting the military and briefing senior level decision makers—military and civilian—during peacetime and wartime. She received a master’s degree in national security from the National War College and an MBA from Marymount University. Additional studies include more than 100 graduate hours in leadership development, organizational effectiveness and strategic planning.

Political experience includes: Deployed to Orlando, Florida as Maverick, McCain Presidential Campaign;
Delegate, Republican National Convention, Minneapolis; Maryland Republican Party, Executive Committee member; Advisory Board, Republican Women’s Federal Forum; Board of Directors, National Federation of Republican Women; NFRW Regent; Deployed to Iowa State Caucus, Iowa Republican Party; Charter President, Republican Women Leaders of Calvert County; MFRW Legislative Chair; Membership Chair, Republican Women of Calvert County; Campaign Manager for Commissioner’s race; County coordinator for Maryland State Senate race; and, Women of Steele and Steele Victory Team Activist.

Grassroots experience includes: Door-to-Door; Poll Watcher; Election Judge; Call-in Radio, TV interviews; Press Releases; Letters to the Editor and testimony on legislation supported by the MFRW to General Assembly; and, Requested Speaker addressing Republican values, strategies and the democratic process, US government, strategic planning and leadership to groups from/in Maryland, DC, West Virginia, Virginia, Illinois, Mongolia, Chile, Argentina, South Korea, Mexico and Germany.

Professional experience includes: Political Appointment to the Governor’s Emergency Management Council (GEMAC); Governor’s Task Force Member on Disabled Veterans and Small Business Initiative; Deputy Director, Military and Federal Affairs, MD Department of Business and Economic Development; Department of Defense, Senior Civilian – Focused on Strategic Planning and Organizational Effectiveness; and, Educator and Small Business Owner – focusing on Executive Coaching and Leadership Development.

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FEDERATION PROFILE

The Maryland Federation was founded in 1920 and affiliated with the NFRW in 1938. MFRW is divided into six regions and has 46 clubs. The first club included a group of six activist women whose initial goals were organization, education and legislation to repeal many of the old English laws still on the books that discriminated against women.

That spirit of activism continues today. The clubs vigorously support literacy and advocacy programs, leadership development, free enterprise and outreach. Members volunteer for campaigns, recruit and train candidates, raise money, and assist with voter registration. MFRW participates in Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day parades, and provides community service to women and children's shelters. Members tutor special students and sponsor scholarships and essay contests.


Past presidents include:

Mrs. Betty Jane Carroll, 2004-05
Mrs. Marilyn Dankner, 2000-03
Mrs. Ann Horner Granados, 1998-2000
Mrs. Frances "Bunny" Parish, 1996-98
Mrs. Barbara Powell, 1992-96
The Hon. Janet Greenip, 1990-92
Mrs. Janet Steed, 1987-90
Mrs. Irene Petterson, 1983-87
Mrs. Arlene Baybutt, 1981-83
Mrs. Fleur Bresler, 1977-81
Mrs. Joan Beck, 1975-77
Mrs. Jane Hank, 1971-75
Mrs. Lucille Potts, 1969-71
The Hon. Sylvia Hermann, 1965-69
Mrs. Katherine M. Rinehart, 1963-65
Mrs. William A. Hepburn, 1959-63
Rebecca Bowen Wright, 1921-25 (founding)

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LOCAL CLUBS

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Hopkins WRC Howard County RW Laurel RWC Lower Eastern Shore RWC Marlboro RWC Mid-Montgomery County    WRC Mid-Shore League of RW Middletown Valley Club of    RW Montgomery County FRW North Garrett County RW Olney WRC Potomac WRC Rock Creek WRC Rockville RWC Rural WRC RBW of Anne Arundel County

RW at Maryland (College    Park) RW Leaders of Calvert RW of Charles County RW of Greater Frederick RW of Kent and Queen    Anne Counties RW of Southern Calvert RW of Wicomico Severna Park RWC South Garrett County RW St. Mary's RW Talbot County RW Taneytown RW Upper Montgomery RW Washington County RW Wicomico County RWC Worcester County RW