NFRW: Capital Connection Week of December 7, 2015

New Faces at the NFRW

The NFRW is excited to welcome Liz Matro to the headquarters staff as Executive Projects Coordinator. A New Jersey native, Liz is a 2013 graduate of Catholic University and comes to the NFRW from IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board). Liz takes over for Anushya Ramaswamy, who recently was promoted to Membership Director.

Also new to the NFRW staff is Linda Kivi-Porter, in charge of Special Projects and Endowments. A member of the Loudoun (VA) Republican Women's Club, Linda has been a familiar face at national board meetings, serving as a sergeant at arms.
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Looking for Last Minute Gift Ideas? Check out the NFRW Store

From jewelry and clothing to books and bling, the NFRW Store has a variety of items for the good Republicans on your gift list. A few of our favorites are highlighted below. Click on the picture to purchase - or click here to shop at the store.

"Seat at our Table" ornament features NFRW logo table with a chair, in red, pulled out to welcome you, surrounded
by a holly wreath. $10

"Eagle" ornament clasps ballot box in its talons. Hanging from a corner of the ballot box is a red charm of the state of your choice (please specify in order comments). $10

Created by children's book team of Peter and Cheryl Barnes especially for the NFRW, this charming story is about Marion (her friends call her "Ree" as in Republican!). She helps her grandmother run for public office and is so inspired that she launches her own run - for president of her fifth grade class. $8

History of the GOP from its founding through the 1980s, prepared for the Republican Heritage Foundation. Includes great pictures and graphics and a terrific calendar appendix. $10

Stylish black bag with silk embroidered elephant on both sides. One side also features crystal embellishments. $35

Pachyderm note paper in a lovely heart-shaped box. Boxes available in variety of colors (white shown). $12

This Week's NFRW Poll Question:

President Obama wants people on no-fly lists to be barred from buying firearms. Do you agree with the President?

Click ◼ here to make your voice heard.
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SAVE THE DATE:

December 15 DEADLINE
Internship Applications Due to NFRW Headquarters from States. Only one application per state, please. Read about the Dorothy Andrews Kabis Memorial Internship here.

December 15
GOP Presidential Debate
(CNN/Salem Radio), Las Vegas, NV. Moderated by Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, and Hugh Hewitt. Main Debate at 9 PM. On November 20, CNN announced that to make the main debate, candidates must meet one of three criteria in polls conducted between 10/29 & 12/13: an average of at least 3.5% nationally; at least 4% in IA or at least 4% in NH. Debate will be livestreamed free on CNN website and Salem Media will air on many of its radio stations. Read more here.

January 1 DEADLINE
Club Officer Lists Due at NFRW HQ. Excel spreadsheets preferred. Include names, addresses, positions, phone numbers and emails. Send lists to
membership@nfrw.org.

January 29
NFRW Campaign Management School, Las Vegas, NV. Click here for information and registration.

February 1 DEADLINE
1st Quarter Membership
Dues and Club Service Charges due at NFRW headquarters. NOTE: Membership dues for national board members
must be paid by this date.

March 17
NFRW Legislative Day on Capitol Hill. Watch for details.

March 17-19
NFRW Spring Board of Directors Meeting, Arlington, VA Watch for details.
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REMINDER TO CLUBS

Endowment and Scholarship Funds
As we close out on 2015, make sure your treasurer has sent in your club contributions to the NFRW National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund, the Betty Rendel Scholarship Fund, the Dorothy Kabis Internship Fund, and the Marion Martin Endowment Fund, which maintains the our NFRW headquarters. Annual donations to these important programs earn your club a total of 14 achievement points. Read more about the NFRW's scholarship and internship programs here, our headquarters here, and achievement awards here.