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Governor’s Appointments A John Tower Award

by Deborah M. Wall, Chair bonus point will be
debmwall@gmail.com given to the club
of a member who
Be Our Voice
has completed the

TFRW Governor’s Appointments Committee is actively seeking Appointment process.
TFRW clubs to present information to about the application
process. You can contact the
Appointment Committee
Our goal is to identify members that have an interest to serve on boards and
Regional Member directly:
commissions to be our voice for statewide policies and decisions that can
impact all Texans. South Texas
Deborah Wall, Chair
There are many different types of boards with very specific needs. However,
debmwall@gmail.com
some boards may need a public/at-large member, no specialized background
necessary. Bexar County
Shirley Martinez
The Official office will fill about 3,000 positions during the Governor’s term.
samartinez@sbcglobal.net
The terms run for six years, they are staggered, so please be aware being
placed can be a lengthy process. West Texas
Debi Hays
There are many areas of interest to serve, these are just a very few:
desisue@cableone.net
• Healthcare, such as the Diabetes Council
West Texas
• Human Services, with the Family and Protective Services
Judy Calloway
• Regulatory, such as small Business Compliance or Animal Health judycalloway249@gmail.com

• Natural Resources, important Water Boards. Houston
Kaye Goolsby
You can apply as many times as you like, but you may only serve on one at a
kayetgoolsby@aol.com
time. When applying remember to specify areas of interest and community
service volunteer activities. North Texas
Melanie Grammar
Our committee has been busy reaching out to area clubs. If you are interested
mgrammar1@gmail.com
in hearing about the process, we can give a ten minute presentation to
members for information on serving the state.

Appointments Chair Deborah Wall
giving information to District
Director, Deana Abiassi, regarding
the Appointment process.

Appointments Committee Members
Deborah Wall and Shirley Martinez
attended the January meeting of the
San Antonio Republican Women to
inform them of the many opportunities
to serve on the Governor’s Commissions.

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