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To start a local club in your county, e-mail President Mary McAbee at marymac@famview.com
Club Treasurers—Click here for your report form (print out and send one of these per quarter to the SCFRW Treasurer.
Click here for your membership form (print out as many of these forms as needed according to club size and send to the SCFRW President.
State Regents Program
Crescent Regent $500
Palmetto Regent $250
Sandlapper Regent $100For more information and to join, send an e-mail to President Mary McAbee at marymac@famview.com or cal her at (864) 375-1715.
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To order yours send an e-mail to Mary McAbee at marymac@famview.com or all her at (864) 375-1715.SCFRW partnered with the South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation to help women take the first steps at Hope Walk for Ovarian Cancer Awareness.
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We are the South Carolina
Federation of Republican Women—Join us today!Established in 1961, South Carolina Federation of Republican Women's mission is to help women from all walks of life to become players at the political table nationally, statewide and locally. Members coming together as a collective force to advance the power of women through political access and participation. To read the entire President's Letter, click here.
2008-2009 Executive Committee
President — Mary McAbee
First Vice President — Betty PoeSecond Vice President — Sandra Bryan
Recording Secretary — Mikki Hunter
Treasurer — Lisa Manini Sox
Ex-Officio — LaDonna Ryggs
Member at Large — Mary Pearson
Member at Large — Monica Hill
First District Director — Peggy Appler
Second District Director — Sara Reardon
Third District Director — Belva Few
Fourth District Director — Brenda Thompson Schoolfield
Fifth District Director — Diane Carr
SCFRW Board of Directors Roster
Congratulations to the SCFRW members who were elected to various county Party offices at county conventions conducted in April. Click here for list.
SCFRW members LaDonna Ryggs, Katrina Shealy and Eaddy Roe Willard were appointed to the 2008 Silver Elephant Committee by Katon Dawson, chairman of the South Carolina GOP.
NFRW declares Monday, Nov. 24 Sarah Palin Appreciation Day
Sarah Palin has made history and she is a rising star in the Republican Party. She made history as the Party's first female vice presidential candidate. With a direct approach and dynamic personality, she was a powerful force on the campaign trail. Sarah, as she is often affectionately called, is energetic, enthusiastic, intelligent, courageous and a strong leader.
She has endured numerous attacks from the media and the public, but has handled her attackers with dignity and grace.
Sarah, we are proud of you!ACT NOW!
We are asking that all our members take the time to send Sarah a letter thanking her for her leadership and dedication to our principles.
Governor Sarah Palin
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811From President Mary McAbee
Caring for America Project
The Board of Directors approved a Caring for America project (click here for details) at its quarterly board meeting Oct. 4 in Columbia.
We are encouraging all local clubs to participate. The grand prize for the club that collects the most food for its local food pantry, bank or soup kitchen will win free registration for the president of the club or her designee to attend the NFRW Spring Fashion show in Washington in March.
For the club with the second highest number of cans or boxes collected, the prize will be free registration for NFRW Legislative Day.
Please encourage your members to take part. Let me know if your club plans to participate. Information and those clubs participating will be posted on the web site. Participating clubs will receive special recognition at the state meeting in February. Please remember to check this web site frequently.SCFRW board passes resolution on 2009 Spending Accountability Act
The SCFRW board passed a resolution in support of the 2009 Spending Accountability Act with no opposition. Click here to read the resolution.
SCFRW members in contested races for 2008
SC House:
Shannon Erickson (Beaufort RW) District 124
Committee to Re-Elect Shannon Erickson
129 S. Hermitage Road
Beaufort, SC 29902Nikki Haley (West Metro RW) District 87 Haley for SC House
P.O. Box 47
Lexington, SC 29071County Offices:
Mary Pearson (Sea Island RW) Dorchester County Treasurer
Pearson for Treasurer
PO Box 51166
Summerville, SC 29485Donna Hicks (Palmetto House RW) Spartanburg County Council District 1
Hicks for Council
531 E. Main St.
Spartanburg, SC 29302Sabrina Gast (York County RW) York County Coroner
Gast for Coroner
PO Box 2032
Fort Mill, SC 29716For more information and details about SC Republican Women's PAC,
e-mail Brenda Neal at cebwneal@yahoo.comState law requires Name, Address, Employer and Telephone number of anyone who contributes over $100.
Candidates for the House and Senate may accept a maximum donation of $1,000 from individuals as well as from corporations. Please be sure all corporate checks have the complete address of the corporation.SCFRW Members Attend GOP Convention in Twin Cities
Click here for more photos from convention from Katrina Shealey.
SCFRW members hear Glenn Beck speak in Columbia
SCFRW members gather for a group photo after hearing a speech July 19 by talk show host Glenn Beck in Columbia.
Glenn was tremendous, as usual. And, our dinner together at California Dreaming was fun. I think Glenn motivated us all to go out and make a difference in the upcoming election. Grace Rentiers, Capital City RW, SCFRW Regents.
Charleston County GOP Chairman Lin Bennett (member of Sea Island RW)
conducted a McCain House Party at her home Aug. 14. In attendance were candidates, CCGOP Executive Committee members, and members of Sea
Island RW. Twenty-two people in attendance.SCGOP announces two SCFRW members
to serve on Victory 2008 teamCOLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Katon Dawson announced that two SCFRW members will serve as regional directors on the Victory 2008 staff. Victory 2008 is the South Carolina Republican Party’s coordinated campaign effort to elect Republicans to local, state and federal office.
Johnnie Bellamy will serve as Victory 2008 Regional Director for the Pee Dee/Grand Strand. Bellamy was a regional coordinator for Senator Lindsey Graham’s re-election campaign and was also active in Governor Mitt Romney’s campaign during the 2008 First-in-the-South Republican Presidential Primary.
Linda Butler-Johnson will serve as Victory 2008 Regional Director for the Lowcountry/Charleston. Johnson was a regional captain for Senator Lindsey Graham’s re-election campaign and field representative for John McCain during the 2008 First-in-the-South Republican Presidential Primary. Johnson was President of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women and served as Chairman of the Charleston County Republican Party.
“We are extremely excited to have experienced political professionals on the ground in South Carolina,” said Dawson. “They will enable us to spread our conservative message of limited government, lower taxes, energy independence, a strong national defense and traditional values to every corner of the state. Our Victory team is set to activate our network of thousands of volunteers and supporters who will work tirelessly to elect Republicans up and down the ballot in November and deliver South Carolina’s eight electoral votes to John McCain.”
McCain House Party in Greenville
Left photo: Cheryl Cowart (right) hosted a McCain house party. Rep. Bob Inglis (Fourth District) attended. Right photo: SCFRW President Mary McAbee (left), LaDonna Ryggs (second from left), NFRW member at large, and member of Greenville County Republican Women and Upstate Republican Women, show their support for John McCain. [Photos by Betty Poe and Robert Ryggs]
SCFRW Women at the White House
From left: Diane Carr, LaDonna Ryggs, Betty Poe, Laura Bush,
Linda Butler-Johnson and Glenda Rawlings at the White House
for tea with Mrs. Bush in March.BEAUFORT WINS NFRW E-MAIL ADDRESS CONTEST
Congratulations to the Beaufort Club for winning the NFRW E-mail Address Contest!
Clubs whose presidents submitted e-mail addresses for at least 50 percent of the club's members by the July 4 deadline were eligible for a chance to win a $100 club shopping spree at the John McCain online store.
Club winners are:
Small Club Entry (10-100 members): Beaufort Republican Women's Club
Medium Club Entry (101-200 members): Slidell Republican Women's Club, Louisiana
Susan Dickson, president of the Beaufort County Republican Women, said: "We have such dedicated and wonderful women in our club. It is such a pleasure to be able to serve them. I've already ordered 100 McCain bumper stickers!!!! No grass growing under these feet!"
To be eligible for the drawing, a club must have submitted e-mail addresses for at least 50 PERCENT of its members.
Although the E-mail Address Campaign is officially over, the intent behind the drive is still very much alive: encouraging members to sign up for the NFRW e-mail network.
It is imperative that EVERY MEMBER sign up for the free service, which is NFRW's primary means of communicating with members and includes weekly news and issue briefings, CAP Alerts, the Republican Woman magazine and more. If you still haven't signed up, please do so now. It's easy, it's free and it's private. For details click here.
Deb Sofield awarded the Order of the Palmetto. Click here for details.
NFRW 70th Anniversary
The NFRW returned to its birthplace, the Empire Room of the Palmer House in Chicago, to celebrate its 70th anniversary, June 21.
In 1938, NFRW Founder Marion E. Martin called a meeting there to organize hundreds of independent Republican women's clubs across the country into a national organization.
The event served to remind us of the strength of the past and how it has a direct impact on the future. One hundred thirty women and men attended from across the United States.
The presence of past national presidents Patricia Hutar, Marilyn Thayer, Mary Jo Arndt and Marian Miller helped remind us of some of the wonderful programs the Federation has established to educate and elect Republicans.
LaDonna Ryggs, Betty Poe and Mary McAbee represented South Carolina.
Past national presidents Marilyn Thayer, Marian Miller, Patricia Hutar and Mary Jo Arndt
NFRW President Shirley Sadler, Betty Poe, Sue Lynch, NFRW first vice president; Mary McAbee, LaDonna Ryggs and Jane Lane, second vice president.
ATTENTION ALL CLUB PRESIDENTS
Please forward a report of your club's campaign volunteer hours
to Charm Altman by July 31.
Charm's e-mail: charmrnc@yahoo.com
address: 77 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29407.
Mark your calendars for the next
SCFRW board meeting
Oct. 4 at the Palmetto Club in Columbia
SCFRW members elected as delegates and alternates
to Republican National Convention
The following SCFRW members were elected as delegates or alternates to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis Sept. 1 to 4:
Delagates: Linda H. McCall of York; LaDonna Ryggs of Spartanburg; Roxanne Wilson of Lexington; Charm Altman of Charleston; and Wendy Nanney of Greenville. Alternates: Mary Ann Riley of Spartanburg; Mary Pearson of Dorchester; Eaddy Roe Willard of Richland; Sandra Bryan of Richland; Barbara Leonard of Horry; Cleo Steele of Horry; Celestine W. Parker of Richland; Lin Bennett of Charleston; Cyndi Mosteller of Charleston; Lou Nolan of Richland; Diane Carr of York; and Deborah Bennett of York.
We need your photos for the SCFRW web site.
Click here for photos from the Sea Island Republican Women's Club.
Please send you photos of club activities to
Tom Hanson
at tom.hanson@SouthCarolinaConservative.com
or mail a disc to him at
Hanson Communications
2004 Old Parker Rd.
Greenville, SC 29609-1237
Legislative Day
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South Carolina Federation of Republican Women
6925 Liberty Highway, Pendleton, SC 29670
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