TFRW Meeting and Convention Updates – March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
My TFRW Friends,
Navigating this ever-evolving COVID-19 situation is an unexpected and unwelcome challenge for us all. But together, we will move forward demonstrating unity, compassion, and resolve, and modeling for others a calm voice of reason amid this storm of fear and uncertainty.
Clubs across our state are justifiably postponing or cancelling their meetings and social events. It’s critical that these decisions are made in consideration of what is best for our members, and according to the most current...
President’s Message – March 2020
Air of Excitement
I am writing to you today from the beautiful city of Budapest, Hungary. FUN FACT- Did you know that besides Hungary, more Hungarians live in the United States than in any other country? It’s true!
The Hungarian people have a long history of oppression at the hands of other govern- ments. From the Ottoman Turks to German and Soviet occupations, the Hungarian people have developed a unique appreciation of liberty and freedom. They recognize that what America has is...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – February 2020
Jody Rushton is our TFRW Woman of Distinction for February 2020.
Jody Rushton was born in McAllen, Texas, and she and her husband have lived all over the country. She says that “everywhere they moved her priorities were to find a church, a school, and a Republican Women’s club…not necessarily in that order!”
After volunteering on her first campaign for Reagan/Bush in 1984, she has been involved in too many campaigns to name, at all levels, both as a leader and as...
President’s Message – February 2020
Bellwether to Blowout Texas stays RED!
Every mainstream media outlet I have encountered reported the same thing; “The special election results in HD28 [Fort Bend County] would be how Texas would vote in November.”
Democrats spent over two million dollars and brought in hundreds of paid workers from both coasts. Forward Majority, a Democratic Super PAC focused on flipping state houses, says it alone spent $400,000. Democratic presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, endorsed the Democrat candidate for this Texas House...
President’s Message – January 2020
Happy New Year, TFRW!
What an exciting time to be a Republican!
You’ve heard it before, but we truly are facing the most important election year of our lives. I know that you are well aware of the challenges we will face in the upcoming year, and more importantly what is on the line if we don’t succeed, but together we are stronger, more empowered and more effective. Our TFRW theme for 2020-2021 is “For Texas and The Country!” I hope that...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – January 2020
Kit Whitehill is the founder and current president of the Coppell Republican Women and is the current TFRW First Vice-President. Kit has also served as the TFRW Community Engagement Chair and as the 2017 Convention Chair.
Kit is also a Dallas County Republican Party precinct chairman and served as the Party Secretary for 5 years. She was recently appointed by Governor Abbott to serve on the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority.
Kit was a delegate to the 2019 NFRW Convention and...
