Joyce Waggoner President
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Click here to go to Register to Vote October 12 is the last day to register to vote in the November Election. | Members: To quote the words of Abraham Lincoln, "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today!" We cannot keep our freedoms from being taken away by sitting back and wishing it were not so. This election cycle we need to see victory for Republican candidates across the state. The distrust and discontent with our present elected government officials is not letting up and is growing more widely spread each day. We have been complacent for far too long. We are being ignored and we are being asked to willingly give up our freedoms. We have to provide a united front and push back. We need to elect the right people to office. Then we need to keep calling, writing, and checking on them to make sure they remain honest to the citizens who elected them and make sure they work for the good of our nation. As Republican women we are one of the principle keys and need to be out there leading the charge for the restoration of our great Republic. The place to start is with your local club. Your women have many talents and skills to help with the task before us. We do know that “Women In Numbers” can accomplish great things. Our voices will be heard. You need to reach out and increase your membership. Please remember when you bring in new members, you need to mentor them. Membership and mentoring go hand in hand. We need the wisdom and experience of our long time members and the strength and talents of our new members. By reaching out to the community, whether it be through Americanism, Caring for America, or Membership drives, we are getting our message out and helping our Republican candidates get elected. Donate your time and talents to the campaigns not only in your community but for the state-wide offices also. Together we can accomplish great things.
I know some of you are struggling. It is hard to watch what is being done to our great Republican and our Constitution. We need to stand firm. The members of the OFRW are among the most dedicated and hardest workers. You all make the state of Oregon very proud. Together we can! Together we will! Together nothing is impossible!
Ronald Reagan said “If you’re afraid of the future, then get out of the way, stand aside.The people of this country are ready to move again.”
We have work to do! God bless you and our Great Nation!
--- Joyce President Joyce Waggoner Oregon Federation of Republican Women 1590 Jamestown St SE Salem, Oregon 97302-1927 503-371-8410 (home) 503-370-8661 (Fax) 503-931-9525 (Cell) Oregon Federation of Republican Women is on Facebook |
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Oregon Federation of Republican Women 2010 Officers
President: | Capitol City RW | |
Immediate Past President: | Clackamas Co. RW | |
1st Vice President: | Town & Country RW | |
2nd Vice President: | Republican Women Lane Co. | |
Recording Secretary: | Capitol City RW | |
Corresponding Secretary: | Town & Country RW | |
Treasurer: | Jackson Co. RW | |
Parliamentarian: | Town & Country RW |
Unofficial list of the 20 Women running for office in Oregon who are Republicans
Official results will be released as soon as the Secretary of State certifies the results of the Primary Election held in May. Source: Oregon SOS website
Congressinal District # 3 Delia Lopez
State Senator, 4th District Marilyn Kittelman
State Senator, 7th District Karen Bodner
State Senator, 10th District Jackie Winters
State Senator, 19th District Mary Kremer
State Representative, 5th District Sandra A. Abercrombie
State Representative, 8th District Simone Gordon
State Representative, 10th District Becky Lemler
State Representative, 16th District Rose Cook
State Representative, 17th District Sherrie Sprenger
State Representative, 20th District Vicki Berger
State Representative, 22nd District Kathy LeCompte
State Representative, 25th District Kim Thatcher
State Representative, 29th District Katie Eyre Brewer
State Representative, 36th District Diane Schendel
State Representative, 40th District Deborah J Gerritzen
State Representative, 44th District Kitty C. Harmon
State Representative, 45th District Anne Marie Gurney
State Representative, 47th District Dee Flowers
State Representative, 48th District Kayla Fioravanti
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OFRW has over two dozen local clubs around the state.
OFRW is the Essence of Grassroots Politics!
Please join us at a local club meeting. Membership in a local club includes membership in the Oregon Federation of Republican Women (OFRW) and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).
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YOU ARE THE KEY!
You are the Messenger
You have Opportunities to Lead
You have Unlimited Potential
The Oregon Federation formally was organized in 1940 and affiliated with the NFRW that same year. The state has seven districts and 24 clubs.
The Oregon Federation had its beginnings in 1935 when Irene Gerlinger and Ella Allen Scott of Portland organized a women's political group, Republican Women of Oregon Inc. A month later, the group also organized under the auspices of Pro America, founded by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. In 1940, the group was approved to become a member of the NFRW and maintained membership in both organizations. By 1945, two more Republican women's groups had been founded. Ultimately, members from all three organizations wanted to unite the strength of Republican women to work "toward one goal, Republican victories in Oregon."
Today, members educate Oregon voters about Republican philosophy and help elect Republican candidates by volunteering countless hours to campaigns. The clubs participate in local community events such as parades and fairs. They provide scholarships, sponsor essay contests, and assist in food and clothing programs for the needy.
Past presidents include:
Marjorie Hughes
Linda Hellenthal
Linda Flores
Nancy Aamodt, 1994-97
Millie Glodowski, 1992-93
Char Merriman, 1990-91
Heidi Smith, 1986 (also served as NFRW president)
Eleanor Boese, 1983-85, 86-89
Bettye Jo Scofield, 1981-82
Beverly Myers, 1977-80
Beryl Stephens, 1975-76
Doris Thoen, 1973-75
Jean Young, 1971-73
Shirley Shay Miller, 1969-70
Ila Venator, 1968-79
Vivian Adams, 1966-67
Helen Daugherty, 1963-65
Genieve Leveton, 1961-63
Cappy Strawn, 1959-60
Wilma Bishop (founding)
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Joyce Waggoner was born and raised in Missouri and moved to Oregon in 1993. She and her husband, Don, have shared 38 years of marriage and have been blessed with three children: Jamie is married and lives in Georgia, Jen is married and the mother of four children, and Orin is attending UTI in California. Joyce is the payroll service manager for the accounting firm of Don Waggoner, CPA.
Joyce has been an NFRW member since 1983 and has been an active member of Oregon FRW since 1996. She has served in various local and state board positions, and as a delegate to the national convention. While being active in the Missouri FRW, Joyce was appointed by former Missouri Gov. John Ashcroft to the advisory board of the Division of Youth Services.
Joyce believes we have a legacy to develop political leaders for the future. "Republican women are a sisterhood based on the principles of the Republican Party, and great things can be accomplished by an organization working together."
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Joyce has been an NFRW member since 1983 and has been an active member of Oregon FRW since 1996. She has served in various local and state board positions, and as a delegate to the national convention. While being active in the Missouri FRW, Joyce was appointed by former Missouri Gov. John Ashcroft to the advisory board of the Division of Youth Services.
Joyce believes we have a legacy to develop political leaders for the future. "Republican women are a sisterhood based on the principles of the Republican Party, and great things can be accomplished by an organization working together."