Each year, the National Federation of Republican Women proudly presents the Public Relations Award to the State Federation that has shown a strong, viable presence through outstanding public relations at the local, state, and national levels.
This year's award is designed to honor the State Federations for their dedicated efforts to improving visibility and attracting media coverage of Federation accomplishments. Please note, a State may submit their State-level entry, or if they do not have a State PR program to submit, they may select an individual club program to represent their State for the NFRW PR Award. By submitting your State or local club finalist for this award, it will allow your members to receive the recognition they deserve!
In addition to being given this honor, a beautiful award will be presented to the State Federation at the NFRW Convention, with whom it will remain until the following convention when a new winner is chosen.
All submissions will be on display at the upcoming NFRW Convention in Kentucky, not only for recognition but to provide invaluable ideas for members to take back to their perspective states and their clubs.
This year, the Gordon C. James Public Relations Company has graciously volunteered to judge our entrees. This PR firm has offices in Washington, DC as well as Phoenix, Arizona and has vast experience in this field.
To find the details for judging criteria and for submitting your State's entry, please click here. Please note, all entries must be postmarked by July 15, 2013.
We look forward to seeing the incredible work that has been accomplished throughout the country on behalf of NFRW. Let's continue to take back America, one step at a time.
NFRW Membership Survey
The NFRW has created a short survey for current and former members of the NFRW. It is the purpose of this survey to identify areas of concern and opportunity on local, state and national levels. The survey will be open February 1-20, 2013.
The ultimate goal is to use the information you provide in order to build an organization which honors its members by: addressing areas of concern so we will retain our current members, bring back former members, and gain new members. Click here to take the survey.
Clubs Send in 2012 and 2013 Contributions to Earn Points for NFRW Achievement Awards
Local clubs can send their 2012-2013 contributions to NFRW during 2013 to earn points for Achievement Awards which will be presented at 37th NFRW Biennial Convention at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky September 20-23, 2013.
2 Points: if in both 2012 and 2013 your club contributed to the Dorothy Kabis Internship Fund, which allows 3 college women to work at NFRW headquarters each summer. Make checks payable to Dorothy Kabis Internship Fund.
2 Points: if in both 2012 and 2013 your club donated a minimum of $10.00 to the Marion Martin Building Endowment Fund to help maintain NFRW headquarters. Make checks payable to Marion Martin Building Endowment Fund.
Add 4 bonus points: if your club contributed $20.00 or more in 2012 and again in 2013 years to the Marion Martin Building Endowment Fund.
2 Points: if in both 2012 and 2013 your club contributed to the Betty Rendel Scholarship Fund designed to assist an undergraduate Republican woman who is currently majoring in political science, government or economics. Make checks payable to Betty Rendel Scholarship Fund.
2 Points: if in both 2012 and 2013 your club contributed to the National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund
Add 2 bonus points: if your club supported the NFRW Americanism Committee's program by contributing $16.00 to the Ford Theater Educational and Research Center to honor our 16th President. Make checks payable to the Ford's Theatre Society.
Add 3 bonus points: if your club established its own scholarship to benefit a needful Republican woman in your region.
Currently, only a small percentage of our NFRW clubs donate to these very worthwhile scholarships. Donate now and earn a possible 17 points toward your achievement award totals. Individuals can make a tax deductible donation to these NFRW scholarship and internship funds. These contributions are a wonderful way to help a young woman further her education or become an NFRW intern during the summer. Checks can be mailed in one envelope to NFRW at 124 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Checks should be received at NFRW by June 1, 2013 to receive Achievement Award points.
2013 Regional Meeting Planning Underway
2013 regional meetings are being planned and details will be available through the Capital Connection and on the NFRW website as they are finalized. So far the calendar is as follows:
April 20-21, 2013: NFRW Region 5 meeting in Davenport, Iowa at the Best Western SteepleGate Inn. Click here for the registration form. Martha Jenkins is the Region 5 Director.
April 26-27, 2013: NFRW Region 2 meeting in Rapid City, South Dakota at the Hotel Alex Johnson. The registration link is forthcoming and the program includes Liz Cheney, Toni Anne Dashiell, Rep. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, and Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska. The Region 2 Director is Eileen Sobjack.
April 26-27, 2013: NFRW Region 3 meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Hyatt Regency. Click here for the registration form. Confirmed speakers include Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and NFRW President Rae Chornenky. Invited speakers include New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez. The Region 3 Director is Carol Salmon.
May 17-18, 2013: NFRW Region 4 meeting in Sugar Land, Texas at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. Click here for the registration form. The guest speaker at the Region 4 meeting is George P. Bush. The Region 4 Director is Kathy Brugger.
To see the full NFRW calendar, ◼ click here.
February Campaign Management School in Richmond, Virginia
The NFRW is presenting a campaign management school in conjunction with the Virginia Federation of Republican Women on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in Richmond, Virginia. Mark your calendars! It will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with lunch and the Campaign Management School manual included in the $100 registration fee. If you are interested in learning how to run a campaign or how to run for office yourself, join us in Richmond! If you currently work on or are running a campaign and have particular questions, you can meet one-on-one with the instructor after the class free of charge. Click ◼ here to register.
Your state can host an NFRW Campaign Management School. Simply contact political@nfrw.org for details.
