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I am thrilled that April 2023 is here! It is a time for renewal, growth, and hope that can be felt in the air. Wherever I look, there is evidence of new beginnings. The bluebonnets are spectacular, the days are lighter and brighter and the budding trees against the canopy of a beautiful blue sky take my breath away. For TFRW, April 2023 means preparations are ramping up for our 34th Biennial Convention. I hope you love the convention logo and...

I am always proud of our TFRW organization and members, but on February 24th, I was bursting with pride, excitement and gratitude at the Texas Republican Voter Engagement Project (VEP) Appreciation Event hosted by Karl Rove, Senator John Cornyn, and Governor Greg Abbott. The event was a “thank you” to those who generously donated a total of $2 million to make the VEP campaign possible, and to highlight the “Super Volunteers” who each made 5,000+ voter registration calls during the campaign...

Flight #2024 Now Boarding! As we prepare for take-off on Flight #2024, please make sure your positive attitude is secured and locked in an upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, frustration, and discouragement should be put away. There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight. The captain has cleared us for takeoff. Our destination – SUCCESS from the Courthouse to the White House! Have YOU booked your flight? Have you invited your friends...

Welcome 2023! My excitement continues to build as I look forward to all we have planned in 2023! Our focus is shifting from electing our candidates to legislation, growing our membership, raising awareness of TFRW, building our leaders, and preparing for our October TFRW Convention and the September NFRW Convention. We kicked off our 2023 programs early in December when Vanessa LaFranco, NFRW 1st Vice President, presented four extraordinary membership workshops on Zoom. Vanessa presented tools that, when applied, could benefit any...

What an amazing year 2022 has been. As TFRW President, I am honored and thrilled to travel our great state and get to know YOU our members, make new friends and learn what YOUR clubs are doing. It also gives me the opportunity to share YOUR excellent ideas with other clubs. Whether your club has 10 or 400+ members, and whether your club is brand new or has been going strong for over 60 years, YOU are crucial to our...

I love November for many reasons. Fall, cooler temperatures, and the excitement of the coming holidays are in the air. But the main reason I love November is because Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving gives us a much-needed opportunity to close our computers, turn off the TV, set aside our cell phones and focus on family, friends, and the blessings that have been bestowed upon each of us. This November, I could not be more thankful that I live in...