PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Last fall, Margaret Flower was elected president of the Minnesota Federation of Republican Women for 2006-2007. She has been a charter member of Metro Republican Women since 1982, where she served on various committees and as vice president, secretary and treasurer. She has been on the state board for many years and treasurer for the past four.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Margaret attended the University of Illinois and graduated from the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn., with a degree in occupational therapy. Before settling in the Twin cities area 27 years ago, her family lived in several states around the country, including Alabama, Wyoming and Colorado.

In Minnesota, Margaret has been actively involved in Republican politics. She has served in leadership positions at the precinct, BPOU, and congressional district levels. She also has been involved in numerous campaigns, from school board to presidential. She has participated in literature drops, phone banks, fundraisers, socials and parades. She has been a delegate to the congressional district conventions, state central and state conventions.

Margaret has filled her life with volunteer service at hospitals, churches, schools and in countless civic and community organizations. She is currently a volunteer member of the Community Advisory Council to Flint Hills Refinery.

Margaret has been married to Terry for 40 years. They have 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren. She is employed at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, where she manages the cardiac rehabilitation program.

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FEDERATION HISTORY

The Minnesota Federation is divided into eight regions, each of which have Federation representation. Members sponsor and participate in candidate forums, legislative updates, candidate events and issue discussions. The clubs raise funds and work in Republican campaigns at all levels. Their community service projects include First Lady Laura Bush's Reach Out and Read program and Success On a Hanger, a clothing project that provides gently-used business clothing for women entering the workforce. 

Past presidents include: 
Susan DeLeo, 2002-2005
Nancy Thompson, 1998-2001
Evangeline Olson, 1994-97
Jeanne Ettinger, 1990-93
Linda Westrom, 1986-89
Helen Johnston, 1982-85
Dorothy Williams, 1980-81
Ginny Soetebier, 1978-79
Jane Hilde, 1974-77
Ione Lundeen, 1970-73
Ruth Eastman, 1968-69
Mrs. John Miller, 1965
Jane Eisenman, 1964
Rose Thorburn, 1962
Marge Santrizos, 1959
Evelyn Heberling, 1958
Mrs. Warren Moore, 1950

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LOCAL CLUBS

Capitol RW Central Minnesota RW Duluth RW

McLeod County RW Metro RW North Metro RW

Rochester Area RW Washington County RW