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Barclay became involved in politics when she worked at a Republican Party headquarters at the age of 16 years old. She received both her BSN and MSN from the University of Texas, was Valedictorian of her undergraduate program, and was selected as Outstanding Student during her junior year. While working as an Associate Professor of Nursing at Amarillo College, she served as Charter Member and President of the Registered Nurses Political Action Committee. After 12 years, she joined the Veterans...

As I started writing this article, I was blindsided with the realization that this is my last article as your TFRW President. What I intended to complete in 30 minutes turned into a several-hour project. How can I possibly express what we have accomplished and what the last two years have meant to me in just a few paragraphs? Leadership can be difficult but throughout my term, the countless examples of the passion, enthusiasm and dedication displayed by TFRW clubs and...

As we close the books on an incredibly successful TFRW convention, I am humbled and energized by the passion, dedication, and vision exhibited during our three days together in Irving. Throughout the convention, we celebrated our achievements and charted the course for our future. It was an honor to welcome our new officers and I look forward to watching TFRW grow and succeed under President Zenia Warren’s leadership. Our convention would not have been as successful without Convention Chair Cindy Burkett...

Ms. Tommie Worthy of Avalon is truly one of the hardest-working and most dedicated civic-minded women in Ellis County. A banker by trade, this active lady who is about to turn 88, is all about community service — always focused on finding ways to help others to make a difference in the lives of the citizens around her. Tommie’s main thrust of activism has been with Ellis County Republican Women. She joined this meaningful organization in 1999 and became seriously involved...

I returned home late last night from the NFRW Convention and what an exciting time it was. YOUR hard work and accomplishments were made evident as TFRW received at least one award in EVERY category. Well done ladies! I can’t tell you how many presidents complimented us on our fundraising success, newsletter and website, membership numbers, volunteer hours and legislative activities. TFRW was recognized for the following: The Betty Heitman Award for State Excellence:
Texas was one of only 25 clubs...

Mary Heffernan has been a member of Northwest Austin Republican Women since 2016, although she first joined as a member in the 1990s and then re-joined in 2016. She served her club as Fundraising Chair, Americanism Chair, 2nd VP Programs, and Recording Secretary, and also has served on numerous committees. Mary is an active member of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and is serving her second term on the Board as SD 14 District Director and Member-At-Large. She served as...