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National Federation of
Republican Women
Virginia Federation of
Republican Women
ABOUT US
- History
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- Program of Work
- Meetings
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- Committees
- Awards & Achievements
- How To Join
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In 1969, a small group of Chesapeake Republican women decided to get serious. They were small in number but very big in determination. Their goal was simple – encourage other women to get involved and make a difference from the grassroots level up. And that is exactly what they did.
They joined the Virginia Federation of Republican Women (VFRW) and National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), and were chartered under the name, Central Chesapeake Republican Women’s Club (CCRWC). They quickly became involved in local elections, working the polls, making phone calls and walking neighborhoods. They worked tirelessly, and eventually saw the results of their efforts as Republican candidates were elected to local and state offices.
Today, the Club works closely with the VFRW, the NFRW and other local clubs to accomplish our mission:
- Inform the community through political education and action;
- Foster loyalty to the Republican Party and promote its principles and candidates in local, state and national elections;
- Empower women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to participate in the political process;
- Recruit and support Republican women for elected office on local, state and national levels; and
- Support and develop a unified national approach to fostering the goals of the Republican Party.
Our program of work benefits the Veteran's Hospital-Hampton, Celebrity Readers-Camelot Elementary School, Girl Scouts of America, The Barbara Bush Literacy Project, a graduating senior scholarship, and local, state and national Republican candidates.
Our Club is currently home to our City Treasurer, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, two Chesapeake City Council Members, public school principal, administrators and teachers, and small business owners. We are also home to housewives, retirees, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters. We work hard and play hard, volunteering in many ways throughout our community. We welcome women who share our love for America.
Our Club meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at A Place for Girls - Girl Scout Building, 912 Cedar Road (near Cedar and Waters Rd.), Chesapeake.
Please join us!
For more information email Mary Beth Hurrell, Membership Chairperson, or call 757.201.9574 x 701. Click here to get directions.
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Volunteer Hours
Scholarship
2010 Delegates
Virginia Federation of Republican Women Convention
Beth Banks
Rosy Gilbert
Thelma Gilbert
Irene Hurst
Jo Ann Story
Sandra Swoope
Caring for America / Community Service
Responsible for heading community projects that are non-political, but serves as outreach exhibiting the "heart of the Federation of Republican Women."
Historian
Collects information concerning the Club and takes pictures at all Club functions. Assembles items in scrapbook form for presentation to reflect Club history.
Hospitality
Kathi Thorbjornsen, Chairperson
Arranges and provides refreshments for Club functions. Make guests and new members feel welcome at Club functions. May be asked to help with the Annual Membership Tea.
Legislative / Campaigns
Reports on current legislation through website and at meetings; acts as liaison with the Republican Party of Chesapeake and specific campaigns to keep Club members informed.
Literacy
Coordinates book donations through M.E.L.P. and Barbara Bush Literacy efforts; serves as a liaison with community literacy efforts on behalf of the Club.
Membership
Mary Beth Hurrell, Chairperson (2nd Vice President)
Plans and coordinates Annual Membership Tea and ongoing efforts to increase membership; encourages new members to become involved; maintains and updates membership roster.
Public Relations
Creates and distributes the Club newsletter to members, 4th District Representative and Virginia Federation of Republican Women President on a regular baises; publicizes all events and issues press releases when appropriate; maintains Club website.
Sunshine
Sends cards or flowers (in special cases) to members and/or families in times of distress/illness.
Ways and Means
Co-Chairpersons: Beth Banks, Pattyanne Krupp and Dawn Matheson
Recommends and organizes specific projects to raise funds to met the annual budget.
On-Going
Club members dedicate countless of volunteer hours in support of local and state Republican Candidates. Members help with neighborhood walks, phone banking
and staffing the Republican Headquarters. 
The Club is an active partner with the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast-- making a difference with girls of all ages.
2009
Sept
The Club earns a Silver Achievement Award for Excellence at the National Federation of Republican Women's 34th Biannual Convention.
May
The Club presents a wreath at the City Hall Veteran's Memorial, Chesapeake, VA. (5/25)
The Club organizes Celebrity Reading Day at Camelot Elementary School. Mayor Krasnoff and many elected officials attend -- sharing the vision that "Readers become Leaders." (5/14)
The Club presents a $500 scholarship to a Sara Evans, a graduating Chesapeake Senior. (5/3)
April
The Club sponsors five Delegates to the Virginia Federation of Republican Women Convention in Arlington, VA. (4/24-26)
The Club is presented with the Virginia Federation of Republican Women
President's Guidelines Gold Achievement Award.
Feb
The Club sponsors two members for the National Federation/Virginia Federation of Republican Women Campaign Management School. (2/21)
The Club organizes Valentines for Veterans. Veterans at the VA Hospital in Hampton, VA are "showered" with hand-made valentines provided by a local Girl Scout Troop. (2/10)
Jan
Four Club Executive Leaders attend Virginia Federation of Republican Women Officer Training in Williamsburg, VA: President Beth Banks, 1st Vice President Sandra Swoope, 2nd Vice President Pattyanne Krupp and Corresponding Secretary Lori Gailbraith. (1/31)
Seven members attend the annual Virginia Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day in Richmond, VA. (1/15)
Regular Monthly Meeting
Every Third Monday*
6:30 PM
A Place For Girls
Girl Scout Building
912 Cedar Road
(Near Cedar & Waters Rd)
Please join us!
For more information
email Mary Beth Hurrell, Membership Chairperson, or call 757.201.9574 x 701.
* Except in July--Summer Break
Do you live in Western Branch, Portsmouth or North Suffolk? Please consider visiting our sister club, the Elizabeth River Republican Women's Club.