Ohio Federation of Republican Women
211 South Fifth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614)456-2054 www.ohfrw.com
Dear Club Presidents,
You have undertaken a huge responsibility to mentor, educate, communicate and encourage the women in your area. It will be your responsibility and privilege to bring the Republican women together to work toward accomplishing the goals presented in the bylaws of your club, the OFRW and the NFRW.
The OFRW Leadership Manual is being provided to help you with this task. Please use this manual to give you guidance with bylaws, club leadership duties and responsibilities as you lead on the local level. The manual also provides important information regarding the OFRW and NFRW. Whether you are new to the position of President or are serving another term, this manual is a valuable tool to assist you. We ask that you keep it as long as you serve as the President of your club and then pass it to your successor.
My thanks to OFRW Secretary Helen Hall for copying, assembling and bringing the manual up to date.
I appreciate your willingness to serve in leadership; I wish you much success and look forward to a GREAT 2011!
Warmly,
Jean Turner OFRW President
This Manual paid for by the Ohio Federation of Republican Women
Treasurer Karen McTague, 211 South Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Table of Contents
OFRW Contacts and Officers Tab 1
Calendar 1
NFRW Contact Information 2
Districts by County 3
Map 4
2010-2011 Officers and District Vice-presidents 5
2010-2011Executive Committee Chairpersons 6
History and By-laws Tab 2
OFRW History 1929 – 2009 8
Bylaws 10
Club Leadership: Duties and Awards Tab 3
Duties of Club Presidents 16
Duties for Club Officers and Board Members 19
Membership Chair 21
Program Chair 25
Ways and Means (Fundraising Chair) 26
Parliamentarian 28
Public Relations Chair 30
Campaign Chair 31
Awards Program 32
Club Membership Roster (Form) 38
Annual Update of OFRW Club Elected Officers (Form) 39
About NFRW Tab 4
About NFRW 40
NFRW History 41
Glossary Tab 5
OFRW and NFRW Definitions 43
2011 NFRW AND OFRW CALENDAR
Date Description
January 22, 2011 OFRW Board Meeting
ORP Office, 211 South Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio
March 10-12, 2011 NFRW Spring Board of Director Meeting
Crystal Gateway Marriott,
Arlington, Virginia
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April 29, 2011 OFRW Board of Directors Meeting
Embassy Suites, Dublin, Ohio
April 30, 2011 OFRW Spring Conference
Featured Speaker: NFRW President Sue Lynch
Embassy Suites, Dublin, Ohio
June 26, 2011 Tribute to Women
Worthington Hills Country Club
Metro Columbus area
September 29 – NFRW 36th Biennial Convention
October 2, 2011 Downtown Marriott, Kansas City, Missouri
October 21, 2011 OFRW Board of Directors Meeting
Embassy Suites, Dublin Ohio
October 22, 2011 OFRW Fall Conference
Embassy Suites, Dublin Ohio
To be determined OFRW Cardinal Event
To be determined NFRW Fall Board Meeting
124 North Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: (800) 373-9688
Fax: (703) 548-9836
Email:
Website: www.nfrw.org
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OFRW Districts (by County)
CENTRAL EAST NORTHEAST
Coshocton Athens Ashland
Crawford Belmont Ashtabula
Delaware Carroll Cuyahoga
Fairfield Columbiana Erie
Franklin Harrison Geauga
Knox Guernsey Holmes
Licking Jefferson Huron
Madison Monroe Lake
Marion Morgan Lorain
Morrow Muskingum Mahoning
Pickaway Noble Medina
Richland Perry Portage
Union Tuscarawas Stark
Wyandot Washington Summit
Trumbull
Wayne
NORTHWEST SOUTH SOUTHWEST
Allen Adams Butler
Auglaize Brown Champaign
Defiance Fayette Clark
Fulton Gallia Clermont
Hancock Highland Clinton
Hardin Hocking Darke
Henry Jackson Greene
Lucas Lawrence Hamilton
Mercer Meigs Logan
Ottawa Pike Miami
Paulding Ross Montgomery
Putnam Scioto Preble
Sandusky Vinton Shelby
Seneca Warren
Van Wert
Williams
Wood
Map of OFRW Districts
OHIO FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
ELECTED OFFICERS
2010 & 2011
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT
Jean Turner (Sandusky County RWC) Carol Salmon (Canfield RWC)
719 East Madison Street 5821 Whispering Meadows
Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431 Canfield, Ohio 44406
Home: (419) 637-2942 Home: (330) 702-1420
SECRETARY TREASURER
Peg Rettig (Sandusky County RWC) Karen McTague (Ottawa County RWC)
650 Vine Street 11537 W. Bloom Road
Clyde, Ohio 43410 Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449-9671
Home: (419) 547-8033 Cell: (419) 898-2919
NORTHWEST DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT NORTHEAST DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT
Donna Thatcher (Sandusky County RWC) Edwina Wolcott (Warren RWC)
1710 Croghan Street 8171 Anderson NE
Fremont, Ohio 43420 Warren, Ohio 44484-1534
Home: (419) 332-3095 Home: (330) 856-2572
CENTRAL DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT EAST DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT
Kathy Wise (Licking County RWC) Jewette Toney (Jefferson County FRW)
2135 Horns Hills Drive 110 Morning Star Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055 Wintersville, Ohio 43953
Home: (740) 366-9022 Bus: (740) 348-1540 Home: (740) 275-4453
SOUTH DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT SOUTHWEST DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT
Shawn Priest (Vernon-Adams RWC) Lyn Bliss (Darke County RWC)
P.O. Box 64 1224 Parkway Drive
Leesburg, Ohio 45135 Greenville, Ohio 45331
Home: (937) 780-6888 Home: (937) 548-5687
OFRW Committees and Chairwomen
* Standing Committee
BY LAWS/PARLIAMENTARIAN* FINANCE *
Ann Brown (Northeast WRC) Lois Allen (Vernon-Adams RWC)
200 W. John Street 982 Peggy Lane
Blanchester, Ohio 45107 Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Home: (937) 783-2031 (Home: (937) 382-8055
MEMBERSHIP *
Mary Anne Christie (Hamilton County RWC)
5538 E. Galbraith Rd., 49
Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
POLITICAL EDUCATION * PROGRAM *
Sharon Gingerich (South Chagrin Unit WRWRC Anne Patram (South Chagrin Unit WRC)
P.O. Box 39 8337 Tulip Lane
Burton, Ohio 44021 Bainbridge Twp., Ohio 44023
Home: (440) 834-4317 Home: (440) 543-9419
PAST PRESIDENT *
Karen Skillings (Scioto County RWC)
35 Dun Road
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Home: (740) 773-8490 Cell: (740) 649-9845
FINANCE COMMITTEE * (Heritage Fund, Fundraising Committee, and Budget Committee shall be sub-committees under the Finance Committee).
BUDGET HERITAGE FUND
Lois Allen (Vernon-Adams RWC) Joanne Arndt (Erie County RWC)
982 Peggy Lane 3010 Ferry Lane
Wilmington, Ohio 45177 Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Home: (937) 382-8055 Home: (419) 626-4395
FUNDRAISING
Marilyn Clark (North Columbus RWC)
77 E. North Broadway Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Home: (614) 262-2225
COMMITTEES (Continued)
CARING FOR AMERICA CARING FOR AMERICA CO-CHAIR
Linda Burke (Northeast WRC) Donise Pick (Westark RWC)
105 Bridgewater Drive 15150 Orrville Street NW
South Lebanon, Ohio 45065 North Lawrence, Ohio 44666
Home: (513) 204-6945 Home: (330)832-8247
AWARDS AWARDS CO-CHAIR
Helen Balcolm (Richland County RWC Rise Roach (Muskingum County RWC)
535 Dirlam Lane 2196 Dunzweiler
Mansfield, Ohio 44904 Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Home: (419) 756-4036 Home: (740) 588-0745
NEWSLETTER TRIBUTE TO WOMEN 2011
Carol Salmon (Canfield RWC) Marilyn Clark (North Columbus RWC)
5821 Whispering Meadows 77 E. North Broadway Street
Canfield, Ohio 44406 Columbus, Ohio 43214
Home: (330) 702-1420 Home: (614) 262-2225
CHAPLAIN WEBSITE
Anna Caldwell (Muskingum County RWC) Lyn Bliss (Darke County RWC)
2196 Dunzweiler Drive 1224 Parkway Drive
Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Greenville, Ohio 45331
Home: (740) 588-0745 Home: (937) 548-5687
FACEBOOK PHOTOGRAPHER
Sharon Gingerich (South Chagrin Unit WRWRC) Betty Martin (North Columbus RWC)
P.O. Box 39 655 E. Providence Avenue
Burton, Ohio 44021 Columbus, Ohio 43214
Home: (440) 834-4317 Home: (614) 326-2230
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Jayne Neal (Wayne County RWC) Sereana Dresbach (Pickaway County RWC)
2930 Force Road 22058 Bolender Pontius Road
Shreve, Ohio 44676 Circleville, Ohio 43113
Home: (330) 567-9229 Home: (740) 474-1618
History
of the
Ohio Federation of Republican Women
It’s important to know our history─lest we forget! Two significant milestones were reached in 2009 ─ the OFRW celebrated its 80th Anniversary. Additionally, the NFRW held its 35th Biennial Convention in Orlando, Florida, celebrating its70th anniversary.
The Ohio Federation of Republican Women was organized on November 29, 1929 by Mrs. Hugh Clark.
Eighty years ago, on November 29, 1929, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Clark (Mrs. Hugh), a Steubenville, Ohio school teacher, had a vision of seeing women serving our country as leaders. To this end, she began the Ohio Federation of Republican Women in an effort to educate and encourage women.
She was a dynamic woman, a nationally recognized orator, and a dedicated Republican. She was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1929. Keep in mind that this was only nine years after women received the right to vote. She worked hard in the presidential campaign of Herbert Hoover, traveling around the country speaking on behalf of Republican beliefs.
She was a charter member, and twice elected state president, of the American Legion Auxiliary. She cared deeply about the soldiers serving the country and was determined to help do everything possible from home to give them some comfort. She was part of many more committees and organizations than there isspace to mention. She was a leader in organizations where no woman had led before -- blazing a path for others. While it is not known whatshe said in her speeches, she may well have encouraged women to run for office andhelped good solid Republicans get elected. Maybe she told them to put aside petty differences, grudges, and other meaningless grievances, and work for the good of the party she loved.
"As I researched her life and read about all her involvements and the comments made about her, I realized she was not only dedicated to Republican beliefs, but she knew the importance and power of women working together – united." stated Sharon Gingerich in the history presentation she delivered at the 2009 OFRW Fall Conference. "It’s interesting to note that Clark started the OFRW during the great depression – when our country needed something to believe in – very much like today.As another year approaches, think about what Lizzie would have been telling you to do. She would have wanted you to support our wonderful statewide Republican candidates. Get involved in a judicial race by supporting one of the candidates or on a local level. Campaigning is hard and it is lonely – even when surrounded by a roomful of people. Help your candidates – financially if you can – but get involved in their campaigns on any level. I don’t have to tell you about how much rides on the outcome of elections. You are Lizzie’s legacy." After a statewide rally in Columbus on April 30, 1930, the organizationbecame inactiveuntil August 1940 when itwas revived through the efforts mainly ofKatherine Kennedy Brown.
History (continued)
Brown called a meeting with the Ohio Republican State Central and Executive Committee to reactivate the organization.Katherine K. Brown was elected President of the OFRW and served in that capacity until 1972. To see a 1944 Life Magazine photo of Brown go to http://www.life.com/image/50490859
During January of1941, the OFRW had a victory ball to celebrate the election of John W. Bricker as Governor of Ohio. At that time, they boasteda membershipof 331 clubs and 15,000 dues-paying members.
Katherine Kennedy Brown had a goal of 50,000 members in Ohio. Theclosest that goal came to being reached was369 clubs and 40,000 members in 1970.
The following women have served as President of the OFRW:
1940 ─ 19721972 ─ 1977
1977 ─ 1981
1981 ─ 1985
1985 ─ 1989
1989 ─ 1993
1993 ─ 1997
1997 ─ 2001
2001 ─ 2005
2005 ─ 2007
January 1 ─ March 12, 2008
March 12, 2008 ─ December 31, 2009
2010 ─ / Katherine Kennedy Brown
Lois Leggat
Pat Smith
Betty Lou Nicole
Carolyn Wallace
Pauline Riel
Kay Ayres
Shirley Sadler
Dorothy Ginther
Mary Anne Christie
Jeanne Turnbull
Karen Skillings
Jean Turner
The 1991 NFRW Biennial Convention was held in Cincinnati. This was a major event for the OFRW. The entire OFRW slate of officers, board members and many members from local clubs worked as a team to welcome over 3,000 guests. The team successfully raised $200,000 to pay for the convention. It was the first and only time that a state raised more money than was needed to pay for a convention. The additional $25,000 was used to purchase the Ohio room at the new NFRW headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
"Let’s use these important milestones in celebration ofpast accomplishments and to lead uson to complete our present objectives and future goals. To make an organization work it takes a team. We, as Republican women, can do it if we all contribute. We need your ideas, your talent and whatever time you can spare. Put on your 'thinking caps' and let’s make a difference. Increase the membership. Recharge. Rebuild." encourages President Jean Turner.
Sharon Gingerich gave a detailed, enlightening and entertaining presentation of the history of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women at the 2009 Fall Conference. The above is partially based upon that presentation and additional information she submitted to the December OFRW Voice, coupled with information from the OFRW Leadership Manual. Look for more history from Sharon! Sharon may be contacted via email at
Ohio Federation of Republican Women
By-laws
Article I: Name
ThenameofthisorganizationshallbetheOhioFederationofRepublican Women (OFRW).
Article II: Objectives
1. The objective of this organization shall be to:
2. Encourage Republican Women to join and become active in a federated club.
3. Assist our clubs so that they can function more effectively.
4. Facilitate cooperation among federated Republican Women's clubs.
5. Provide political education and legislative information.
6. Provide a wider knowledge of the principles and policies of the Republican Party.
7. Increase the number of registered Republicans.
8. Recruit, promote and support qualified Republican women for political office.
9. Give exposure to and work actively for all Republican candidates.
10. Lend support to the activities of other Republican organizations.
Article III: Policy
1. In a contested primary no member of the Board of Directors (Board) shall use her position to endorse a candidate. If found in violation of the bylaw by the Board, the member shall be removed from office.
2. No club, or its President, shall use the name of the club to endorse any candidate in any contested primary, from the national to the local level. If found in violation of this bylaw by the Board, revocation of membership may result.