PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

In the fall of 2005, Shirley Ward was elected as the 17th President of the Tennessee Federation of Republicans Women at its 25th Biennial Convention. Shirley brought a lifetime of experience that began in Memphis politics in the 1970's.

In 2004, Shirley was named Deputy Chairman of W Stands for Women. Shirley served as County Chairman for Senator Frist and Van Hilleary and was Co-Chairman for Bush/Cheney twice. She was the Financial Director for TeamGOP.org, and served as Finance Director for two congressional campaigns several state house races in west Tennessee.

Shirley was elected twice as President of the Tipton County Republican Women where she was named Republican Women of the Year. Shirley served as Vice Chairman of the Tipton County Republican Party and Vice Chairman of the 8th Congressional District Republican Coalition.

Outside of politics Shirley continues to serve her community as President of the Tipton County Board for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Vice President of the Tipton County Drug Coalition and serves on the Board of CARE - ALL. Shirley has served on the Board of Heart to Heart, and was named Director of the Year for two years in a row by the Tipton County Chamber of Commerce.

Shirley, a former high school star athlete, resides in her hometown of Covington. She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and is the office manager and paralegal for a law firm in Covington. She and her husband Doug have two children and two grandchildren.

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

FEDERATION HISTORY

The Tennessee Federation is divided into nine districts and has 60 clubs. In addition to its ongoing activities, the organization has established a state PAC called the Barbara McAndrew IRIS fund to raise money for state candidates.

Past presidents include:
Annette Pannell
Betty Cannon
Claire Bawcom
Barbara McAndrew, 1994-97
Marcy Hale, 1992-93
Ellida Fri, 1988-91
Reba Brown, 1986-87
Louis Chamberlin, 1984-85
Frances Turner, 1982-83
Eleanor Rooks, 1978-81
Dorothy Clawson, 1974-77
Ruth Tobias, 1970-73
Ann Tuck, 1967-69
Mrs. Julia Bales Colloway, 1963-66
Mrs. Garrison (Alice) Elder, 1955-62 (founding)

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

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