PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Brenda H. Campbell was elected Virginia FRW President at the 55th Annual Convention in Newport News, Virginia, April 19, 2008.

Brenda has served as Sergeant-At-Arms for the NFRW under three Presidents.

She has served the VFRW as District Representative, Corresponding Secretary, Second Vice President, First Vice President, and has assisted in campaign management workshops, and on various other committees.

At the local level, Brenda is a charter member of the Southside Republican Women’s Club, having served as Club President and as Treasurer.

In her local Henry County Committee, Brenda has served on various committees and is currently Treasurer. She has served as Legislative District and Senatorial District Chairman and as campaign coordinator for numerous candidates.

At the District level, she has been Secretary and State Central member of the Republican Party of Virginia for 8 years. Brenda has been the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for the Republican party several years and most recently the 2007 Volunteer of the Year Award from her District.

Brenda has served 14 years on the Ridgeway Town Council and was presented a Commendation from the Virginia House of Delegates for Recognition of Service to Ridgeway Town Council and Outstanding Civic and Community Leadership. She was appointed to the Virginia Museum of Natural History Board and served for 5 years and is currently a member of the museum's advisory board.

Brenda was owner and operator of Carolina Furniture Outlet, Eden, NC from 1994-2005. She resides in Ridgeway, Virginia, with her husband, Richard. They have two grown sons, Richard Jr. and Christopher.

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

FEDERATION HISTORY

The Virginia Federation was chartered by the NFRW in 1953, after being the Virginia Council of Republican Women for nearly 10 years. VFRW is organized according to the 11 congressional districts, with VFRW district representatives who are liaisons between their Clubs and the VFRW Board. In addition to complying with all NFRW committees, VFRW highlights the following: Women Candidate Recruitment Committee, annual Political Studies Scholarship, annual Legislative Day in Richmond, annual Convention in April, annual leadership training for Club presidents at the February board meeting, and district "retreats."

Past presidents include:
Paula Willoughby, 2006-2008
Kendall Rhodes, 2004-2006
Angie Hall, 2002-04
Charlotte Neal, 2000-02
Bessie Scott, 1998-2000
Mrs. Jan Schar, 1996-98
Mrs. Jane S. Smith, 1992-96
Mrs. Mary Vaughn Gibson, 1988-92
Mrs. Katherine I. Fredman, 1986-88
Mrs. Mary P. Ramey, 1984-86
Mrs. Doriene M. Steeves, 1980-84
Mrs. Virginia H. Lampe, 1976-80
Mrs. Robert A. Garland, 1972-76
Mrs. Donald M. Fraser, Jr., 1970-72
Mrs. Paul M. Riabouchinsky, 1969-70
Mrs. George Burkhardt III, 1966-69
Mrs. Jim D. Reynolds, 1964-66
Mrs. Cecil H. Talbert, 1962-64
Mrs. Darius Gaskins, 1960-62
Mrs. David C. Phipps, 1958-60
Mrs. William H. Logan (founding)

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

LOCAL CLUBS

Accomack County RWC Albe/Char RW League Arlington RWC Augusta County RWC Barbara Bush RWC Beach Suburban RWC Botetourt County RWC Bull Run RWC Cardinal RWC Carroll County RWC Central Chesapeake RWC Colonial RWC Commonwealth RWC    (Alexandria) Dan Valley RWC Dominion RWC Elizabeth River RWC Franklin County RWC George Mason RWC Goochland County RWC Greater Mclean RWC Greater Vienna RWC

Hampton Roads RWC Hanover County RWC Heritage RWC Huguenot RWC Isle of Wight RWC James River RWC Jamestown Council RW Loudoun County RWC Madison County RWC Mamie Eisenhower RWC Mary Ball Washington RWC Monticello RWC Mount Vernon RWC Nansemond-Suffolk RWC New Providence RWC Nimmo RWC North Pittsylvania County    RWC Patriot RWC Piedmont RWC Portsmouth RWC Potomac RWC

Prince William RWC Princess Anne RWC Pulaski County RWC Roanoke County RWC RW Forum of Cent RW of Clifton RWC of Norfolk Severn RWC Shenandoah County RWC Smith Mountain Lake RWC Smyth County RWC Southside RWC Spotsylvania County RWC Susan Allen RWC Tri-City Area RWC Twin Rivers RWC Tuckahoe RWC Varina RWC Virginia Beach RWC Western Fairfax RWC Win-Fred-Clarke RWC York RWC