President’s Pen – September 2022
President’s Message
Better and Stronger Together!
Can you feel it? The November election is only 68 days away and excitement about the election is growing every day. TFRW women are registering voters, phone-banking, block- walking, writing letters, and planning to work as election judges, clerks, and poll watchers. Participating in elections is one of the key freedoms of American life and it is appropriate while celebrating the Constitution this month, that we be reminded about the importance of voting, being involved in the...
Texas Takes Honors
From Corrine Miklosh, VP Political Activities
Congratulations to all of our clubs and members who submitted their hours and calls for the first and second periods for NFRW. TFRW had the most hours and calls for both periods for states with 80+ clubs, with the final totals for the year of 1,600,506 hours and 109,100 calls.
Three of our clubs were top in their size category for hours during the second period and one of our clubs had the top calls in...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – September 2022
While very politically active and involved in conservative Christian organizations, the most important roles Denise plays are as wife to Randy Rives, mother to three grown children, and grandmother (“Mimi”) to eight wonderful grandchildren. She is passionate about preserving the Christian values and principles upon which this country was founded for future generations.
The greatest passion that Denise Rives has is helping others to find their passion and maximize their strengths in pursuing that passion. Her special rapport with audiences of...
President’s Pen – August 2022
Relentless as the Gulf Coast waves…
July was a whirlwind of activity including Independence Day celebrations and our TFRW Third Quarter Board Meeting. We were excited to have an overflow crowd attend the Board meeting and hear informative updates from Board members and speakers who inspired us to be relentless for the next three months doing all we can for our Republican candidates.
The November election is only 100 days away, and our one and only goal is to WIN EVERY RACE...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – August 2022
Judy Frey lived in upstate New York, Central Virginia and Southern California before moving to Gregg County, Texas, in 1982. She became the Secretary for Gregg County Republican Party in 1992, and served under four consecutive successive County Chairs until 2014. She then became the Secretary for the Republican Women of Gregg County, her position still today. For Judy, consistent production of high-quality meeting minutes is part science, part art. Some graciously claim she excels at both.
Judy graduated college with...
President’s Pen – July 2022
It All Comes Down to Courage
As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s birthday, it is appropriate that we reflect on our Founding Fathers and the daunting task and overwhelming opposition they faced. When we think of the Fourth of July today, what words come to mind? Holiday? Grilling? Fireworks? 246 years ago, it was a different three words:
Courage. Conviction. Sacrifice.
On July 4th, 1776, 56 men risked everything and gathered in Philadelphia to pass a resolution declaring their independence from...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – July 2022
Ruby Manen is a native Texan, born and raised in Aransas Pass, and is a member of Wilson County Republican Women. She has been married to Don for 60 years and they have three children and three grandchildren.
Prior to her involvement in Texas politics, Don’s military career and Ruby’s civil service career provided opportunities for them to live and work in many locations around the U.S. and in Europe including NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Ruby had two assignments in...
