"Focus on the Outcome - Imagine Our Impact"
You Will Get the Job Done in 2012!
As your newsletters from across the state continue to arrive, there is one idea
that comes across loud and clear – you are a dedicated and determined group.
You are willing to do whatever is needed to win in 2012! And that is music to my
ears! You are definitely “focusing” and “imagining.” Regarding your newsletters, I
greatly appreciate that many of your clubs have incorporated the TFRW theme
and that you have embraced the RPT Grassroots Club. As mentioned last month,
it is essential that we support this effort by our state party to raise necessary
funds. If your club is not part of the Grassroots Club, please contact Janet
Jackson, janetSREC@gmail.com, so that you can get enrolled and be part of the
festivities at the RPT Convention and be recognized at that time.
Of course, we are excited that we finally have a primary election date! Hats off to
all of our wonderful Republican candidates who have endured the longest and
ever-changing primary election cycle. Shortly after our primary election will be
our state party convention in Ft. Worth. TFRW will recognize many of the
outstanding women who make up our membership at the Tribute to Women
Luncheon on Friday, June 8. Each club may have four honorees and these ladies
are ones that their clubs should reward to thank them for all of their hard work
and loyalty to Republicans. Please complete the registration forms and return to
the TFRW Office no later than May 1, 2012. These forms are in the President’s
Newsletter or on the TFRW website.
As this article is being written, I have just returned from the National Federation
of Republican Women’s Spring Board Meeting in New Orleans. What energy
there was as we heard from Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Congressman Jeff
Landry, and Anita Moncrief, the ACORN whistleblower. And there was such a
wonderful delegation there from Texas. Thanks to all of you who attended!
All of you should “Save the Date” for May 17-18, 2013 when Texas will host the
NFRW Region 4 meeting in Houston. More details to come later!
One of the most exciting presentations given in New Orleans concerned the
NFRW website. Each local club president and many of the local club officers
should be utilizing the fabulous information that is on the NFRW website. If you
are not, you are missing out on a wealth of information.
Also, each club president should follow these instructions to update your club
information on the NFRW website (nfrw.org).
- Find the U.S. map (red) on the home page and click on FIND YOUR…Local Club.
- Then click on “Search for a RW club within so many miles of your zip code” and enter your zip code.
- You will get either your club or a list of those in your nearby area; click on your club.
- You will then see your club information. If it is not correct, you will need to change it!
- Find the “Login” link (lower left part of page), then create your own user ID and password (do not forget to write it down in a safe place). Then you will be able to update and keep your information current.
Please remember to share this newsletter with your club officers and committee
chairs. It is essential that communication be a priority during this critical year.
What have you done today to help the Republican cause?
Best wishes,
Carolyn Hodges, President Texas Federation of Republican Women
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