WFRWC Chairwomen
In addition to club officers, we have many Chairwomen who manage the various activities and programs the club sponsors. Each of the Chairwomen are volunteers and server for a year. Current terms expire at the end of 2007, and all active members and associate members are encourage to volunteer.
If you have any question about a particular Chairwomen's activites, please contact them directly.
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Americanism: Kari Reed
The Americanism Chair has the responsibility of inspiring respect for the American Flag and our country. The Chair leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance at all regular meetings or asks someone to assume that responsibility if they are unable to do perform this duty at a meeting. The Chair is responsible for the proper display of the flag at all functions of the club.
Awards: Lois Koch
The Awards Chair is responsible for the preparation and completion of paperwork required for any NFRW or VFRW club award submission.
Barbara Bush Program: Betty Ann Olson & Virginia Olander
The Barbara Bush program is a program created by the WFRWC. The program is very similar to the MELP which is the NFRW’s oldest literacy program. WFRWC donates 2 books with a book plate to a local school on behalf of the club to help further educate and involve children in reading.
Bylaws: Virginia Olander
The Bylaws Chair is responsible for ensuring that the club adheres to the club bylaws and intercedes when necessary to make sure the club is following procedure and guidelines. The Bylaws chair is also responsible for reviewing the organization’s bylaws every 2 years and proposing changes when needed. Proposed changes for a club should be sent to the state federation Bylaws chair for her review and approval. Once approved the club may vote on them. Bylaws should always state the procedure for their amendment.
Bylaws are the most important rules that an organization can compose for itself. They are rules of such importance that they cannot be changed without previous notice to the members and a 2/3 vote. And they cannot be suspended – not matter how large the cote in favor of doing so or how inconvenient the rule in question may be – unless the particular rule specifically provides for its own suspension.
CAP Alert Committee: Cap Alert
The Comprehensive Advocacy Program Alert (CAP Alert) Committee activates members to respond to legislative action.
Caring for America/Community Service: Heidi Salked
The Caring for America Committee institutes community service projects for the club.
Fundraising: Julie Williams
The Fundraising Chair and Committee are essential components for a successful volunteer organization. To ensure successful special projects and campaign activities, fundraising from other sources is required. The club’s fundraising should be geared toward motivating individuals to financially support our cause through a variety of creative venues. The committee is responsible for providing ideas as to how to implement ideas to raise funds for the club at various events. Each committee member should know why the organization is raising money and be able to explain their goals in concise terms to prospective donors. Fundraising programs must be innovative and geared toward motivating individuals to financially support a specific cause (i.e., annual fundraiser, silent auction at the annual fundraiser, 50/50 tickets at our club meetings, sale of the White House Easter Eggs/White House ornaments, vendor donations etc).
Historian: Dottie O'Rourke
The Historian is responsible for keeping an account of the official activities that the club has done or is involved in over the course of the year (i.e., newspaper articles, events we volunteer at, pictures, etc…).
Hospitality: Carol Hoffman & Diane Moccio
The Hospitality Committee is responsible for preparing light snacks for our social which begins a half an hour prior to our scheduled monthly meetings. They graciously prepare these snacks or ask for assistance in members contributing items for our meetings for our enjoyment.
Mamie Eisenhower Literacy Program: Betty Ann Olson & Virginia Olander
The WFRWC participates in MELP which is the NFRW’s oldest literacy program, celebrating 45 years of book donations from an approved list to schools and libraries. Bookplates are mailed to clubs upon receipt of the list of books to be donated. This enables the committee to track the numbers and names of books being donated by Republican women across the country.
Membership: Anne Pilcher
The Membership Committee is responsible for increasing club membership as well as retaining our current members. In addition, the committee is responsible for the motivation, dedication and activity level of the membership that determines the level of accomplishment of the organization.
National Legislation: Kara Reade
The Legislative Committee is designed to keep members abreast of legislative news and events on the local, state and national level and follow the progress of a legislative or Congressional session.
Newsletter: Webmaster
The Newsletter Chair is responsible for design, layout and creation of the bi-monthly newsletter from articles and submissions provided to her from the Executive Board, WFRWC members and outside contributors.
Parliamentarian: Virginia Olander
The Parliamentarian is primarily responsible for ensuring to provide guidance and adherence to parliamentary procedure. The Parliamentarian is the club expert in parliamentary procedures, rules, or debate and is well versed in the rules and usages of parliamentarian procedures, club bylaws and Robert’s Rules and intercedes when necessary to make sure the club is following procedure and guidelines.
Political Activism / State & Local Campaign Activities: Jeannine Martin
The role of the Campaign Committee is vital to the club, the state duration and the National Federation. It is the crucial connection for Republican candidates. The Campaign Chair(s) are to provide information about Republican candidates at all levels for our club and our community and keep us informed as the political platform changes.
Prayer/Chaplin: Betty Ann Olson
This person has the responsibility of leading our meetings with a short prayer (taking into account all denominations and faiths) which is immediately followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, this person asks someone to assume that responsibility if they are unable to do perform this duty at a meeting.
Program Committee: Dottie O'Rourke
The Program Committee is responsible for the program section of each meeting and event. Programs project the image of the organization/club and therefore, our goal is to recruit the greatest possible number of people to the Republican cause, while electing Republican candidates to public office. Hence, our programs should reflect or assist with this goal. The Program Chair (1st Vice President) should structure a calendar year of programs around the club’s goals and objectives and each program should become a stepping-stone in the club’s preparation to educate and build enthusiasm for winning elections.
Public Relations: Heidi Salkeld
The Public Relations chair is the public information officer for the organization. This person/committee builds true rapport and friendship with the news media and community. This person/committee voices not only the thoughts and opinions of the organization but also of the Republican Party. The Committee has the key responsibility of keeping the public and our members informed of the club’s participating in Republican activities.
Scholarship Committee: Carol Hoffman & Barbara Litzenberger
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for screening all applicants who apply for the club scholarship, Barbara Bush Scholarship, which was named after our First Lady, Barbara Bush. The scholarship was established by the WFRWC to recognize vibrant youth who are active and have made outstanding contributions to the Republican Party. The scholarship is presented once a year to the winning applicant at a club meeting.
The applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a 2010 graduating senior high school (preferably in Fairfax County)
- This does include private and home schooled students
- Must have a 3.0 or above cumulative grade point average
- Demonstrate leadership in one or more Republican activities (i.e., school or community)
- Applicant must have a parent that is an active member of the Western Fairfax Republican Women’s Club (WFRWC) or applicant can be sponsored by an active member of the club
To apply for the 2010 Barbara Bush Scholarship, please submit the 2010 Application Form using the 2010 Scholarship Instructions
School Commission Committee: School Commission
The School Commmission Committee is designed to keep members abreast of local school news and events.
Sergeant at Arms: Sergeant at Arms
The Sergeant at Arms is appointed by the board and is responsible for keeping order during club meetings and events.
Ways-N-Means: Diane Driscoll
The Ways-N-Means Committee is responsible for assisting the Fundraising Committee and for selling 50/50 tickets during club meetings and events to help raise additional funds for the club.
Web Master: Heidi Salkeld
The Web Master is appointed by the board and is responsible for keeping the WFRWC web site up to date of club meetings and events.
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