PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Fay Williamson was elected president of the Virginia Federation at the annual convention in April 2010. She previously served as 1st vice president, treasurer, recording secretary and corresponding secretary. She also has served on the NFRW board for six years.

Fay served as president, 1st vice president and 2nd vice president of the Huguenot RWC, as well as finance chairman, treasurer, 1st vice chair and vice chair of the Chesterfield County Republican Committee. She was elected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in New York and Minnesota. Since 1992, she has volunteered in leadership roles for many campaigns.

With 27 years of managerial and administrative experience, Fay is leading the Virginia Federation on a continuation of a successful plan.

Born in Danville, Fay has lived in Chesterfield County for many years. She and her husband, Jim, are blessed with two children and two grandchildren. She is a member of Sycamore Presbyterian Church.

"What an honor it is for me to serve as president of the Virginia Federation of Republican Women," she says.

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FEDERATION PROFILE

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:
Brenda Campbell, 2008-2010
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)

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