PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Eileen Sobjack’s journey into politics started when she was a young mother and a partner in her husband’s business. She saw firsthand the burden of too much government control on families and small business. Eileen became dedicated to assuring the liberty and freedoms we enjoy are available for the next generation. This led to her involvement initially as a volunteer lobbyist and activist for business and family issues; before long, she became involved in Republican politics.

Since 1988, Eileen has volunteered each election season in local, state and national campaigns, most recently as county chair for Dino Rossi for Governor.

Eileen has served in all levels of county GOP leadership: PCO, vice chair, state committeewoman, executive board member, and chair of many committees. For her efforts, she was named 2006 Republican of the Year.

Instrumental in supporting the reorganized club of Republican Women of Whatcom County, she was elected president in 2000. She was a delegate to the 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 NFRW conventions. Her service in the Washington Federation of Republican Women includes: Legislative Chair, District Director, 2nd VP, Coordinator of the District Director’s, Club Development Chair, Public Relations Chair and 1st VP and Director of Programs.

She is involved in her church, belongs to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and works as an educational consultant and on campaigns. Married for more than 30 years, she and her husband have raised three active, responsible citizens who are also Republican. Recently, they welcomed a granddaughter. Their middle son is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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FEDERATION PROFILE

The Washington Federation was founded in 1944 and affiliated with the National Federation in 1945. WFRW is organized into nine regions and has 36 clubs. Della Urquart was the founding president.
Members participate in campaigns across the state, raise money for candidates, and provide services to their communities.

Past presidents include: 

Judy Needles, 2007-08
Jennifer Holder-Spall, 2005-06
Susan McKee, 2001-04
Marilyn Hannahs, 2000
Rose Green, 1996-99
Beth Hobbs, 1994-95
Yvonne Collins, 1991-93
Fran Pettit, 1988-90
Sue Remund, 1986-87
Eleanor Domaskin, 1984-85
Mary Barney, 1982-83
Virginia Flaherty, 1980-81
Betty Storslee, 1978-79
Helen Nelson, 1976-77
Jane Stripp Turnbull, 1972-75
Jackie McDougall, 1970-71
Goldie Snider, 1966-69
Emily Van Gorder Kirk, 1962-65
Edna Norton, 1957-61
Phyllis Jax, 1955-56
Willamena Debaer, 1953-54
Della Urquart, 1945-53

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LOCAL CLUBS

Bainbridge Island RW Bellevue RW Bothell/North King RW Camano Island RW Cascade RW Central Kitsap RW Central Whidbey RW Chelan/Douglas RW Chelan Valley RW Clallam County RW Clark County RW Cowlitz County RW Evergreen RW Gig Harbor RW

Grant County RW Jefferson County RW Lakewood RW Lewis County RW Mercer Island RW North Kitsap RW North Whidbey RW Pacific County RW Ponderosa RW Puyallup Valley RW R.E.A.L. RW RW of Seattle Red, White and Blue Hat RW

Silverdale-Seabeck RW  Snohomish County RW South King County RW South Kitsap RW South Whidbey RW Stevens County RW Thurston County RW Tri-Cities RW Walla Walla RW West Skagit RW Whatcom County RW Whitman County RW Yakima County RW