PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Darlene Vaughan graduated from Capital University with a degree in music education. She and her husband are partners on Popo Agie Ranch in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains outside of Lander.

Darlene served the Fremont County Republican Party as chairman from 2002-2006 and is presently on her second term as state committeewoman from Fremont County. She also has been active in the Fremont County RW, serving as president during 2009. She continues to serve as chair for the women’s Republican political action committee in her home county.

Wyoming Farm Bureau has played a large role in encouraging Darlene's “get involved” attitude. She also has served the cattlewomen organization in numerous offices.

For nearly 40 years, Darlene has been active in many phases of exhibiting animals. She was a professional dog handler showing many breeds in American Kennel Club championship competitions and is now enjoying the equine sport of dressage. As a judge with the Alpaca and Llama Show Association, she had the opportunity to judge many of the major llama shows in this country. Internationally, she judged in Canada and France. She retired from judging in 2006.

“It is an honor to have been elected president of the Wyoming Federation," Darlene says. "With the great group of members and officers, we should be a driving force in influencing our future in Wyoming.”

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

FEDERATION PROFILE

The Wyoming Federation has 12 clubs throughout the state. Clubs hold informational meetings, host candidate forums, financially support Republican women candidates, hold leadership conferences and promote voter registration. Members donate books to libraries, sponsor delegates to Girls State and staff educational booths at state fairs. 

The Wyoming Federation takes pride in the fact that since statehood in 1890, Wyoming women have had the right to vote (the first in the nation) and have served on juries. From our courthouses to the U.S. House of Representatives, Wyoming Republican women are serving responsibly in elective office. Not to be overlooked, Vice President Dick Cheney is a proud product of Wyoming.

Past presidents include:
Rosemary Schunk , 2008-09
Rosa L. Goolsby, 2006-2007
Cheryl Gunyan, 2003-2005
Linda Barker, 2001-2003
Pat Thorson Bush, 1998-2001
Norine Kasperik, 1998
Jeni Nowak, 1995-97
Linda Norman, 1993-95
Judy Saulcy, 1991-93
Leigh Flack, 1989-91
Shirley Hoese, 1986-89
Jeanette Smith, 1985-86
Sally Vanderpoel, 1983-85
Bernice Marshall, 1981-83
Betty Percival, 1979-81
Minnie Newton, 1975-79
Pat Smith, 1974-75
Margie Kelly, 1972-73
Mary J. Feutz, 1971
Mary Black, 1969-71
Nancy Nichols, 1967-69
Dorothea Sanzenback, 1965-67
Cece Brooks, 1963-65
Bobbi White, 1961-63
Doris Kooi Reynolds, 1939 (founding) 

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

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