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CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL IN PEORIA
The Illinois Federation of Republican Women & National Federation of Republican Women present a
Campaign Management School
at
Ravinia on the Lakes
5326 W Charter Oak Road
Peoria
8 AM – 5 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2012
Registration fee: $75.00 per person
(includes registration, lunch and materials)
The CMS program is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of campaigns. Schools feature top-notch political professionals and strategists who have a wide range of knowledge and experience. These experts volunteer their time to teach students the most successful ways to raise money, write winning campaign plans, organize volunteers for get-out-the-vote activities, and communicate with voters.
To register, visit:
IFRW TO HOST SUITE AT STATE CONVENTION
The IFRW will host a hospitality suite when delegates converge in Tinley Park on June 8-9 for the State Convention.
Delegates will elect a national commiteeman and committeewoman and at-large delegates to the Republican National Convention.
To register for the convention, go to www.ilgopconvention.com.
NFRW OFFERS VICTORY TRAINING
NFRW is offering a "hands-on" program specifically designed to train Republican women around the country to be leaders in our Victory offices.
This initiative by the RNC Co-Chairman's office is called "Blackboard 2 Blacktop" because the training starts in the classroom and follows each woman as she engages grassroots in their precincts, districts and parishes around the country. The day and a half workshop will provide Republican women the tools they need to staff, lead, and run offices around the country. These Victory offices serve as a vital component to Republican successes in 2012.
To learn more about the program, go to www.nfrw.org.
IFRW CONFERENCE A SUCCESS
At the IFRW Spring Conference, the Executive Committee announced a club-wide effort to raise the funds needed to sponsor an Honor Flight for World War II veterans. The flight, which costs approximately $55,000, will head to Washington DC in 2013.
Clubs across the state will be holding fundraisers to offset the costs of this worthy cause. For more about Honor Flight Chicago, go to www.honorflightchicago.org.
Demetra Demonte, Illinois National Committeewoman and RNC Secretary, revealed details about the Mary Jo Arndt Scholarship for young Republican women. The scholarship honors Mary Jo Arndt, who passed away in 2011.
Arndt, who served as a National Committeewoman, IFRW President and NFRW President, was a driving force for several projects designed to promote women in the political arena, including the Illinois Lincoln Series.
About 50 attendees enjoyed the quick wit and sharp political mind of Holly Robichaud, who presented the NFRW Campaign School. The school is one of three the IFRW will bring to its members in 2012. Schools are also planned for the Peoria area and the Carbondale area.
Several speakers shared their expertise at the conference, including Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Senator Sue Rezin, social media expert Ginny Kronsted, Hispanic leader Gloria Campos, and Lincoln Series' Terri Bryant.
IFRW APPLAUDS CAMPOS IN HER ELECTION
Gloria Campos was elected Jackson County GOP Chair at the County Convention held in April. A conservative leader for the Latino community and women across the state and nationwide, Campos has a reputation for building networks, coalitions, and grassroots organizations dedicated to political activism.
Gloria served two terms as Chairman of the Illinois RNHA, transforming the Illinois Chapter into one of the largest RNHA Chapters in the country. She currently holds a national leadership position with the Latino National Republican Coalition, the largest network of conservative Latinos in the country.
Gloria’s new role in Jackson County is unprecedented, being the first woman to hold the position of Jackson County GOP Chairman and being the first Latina in Illinois GOP history to be an elected County Chairman.
NFRW Scholarships Available
To involve more young women in the political process and to provide educational opportunities, the National Federation of Republican Women offers several scholarships and internships to female students.
To apply, please download the following applications or send a self-addressed stamped-envelope to NFRW headquarters, Attn: Scholarships and Internships, 124 N. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
National Pathfinder Scholarship
The National Federation of Republican Women established the National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund in 1985 in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan. The three annual scholarships of $2,500 provide financial assistance and support to women seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as students enrolled in a master's degree program, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Recent high school graduates and undergraduate freshmen are not eligible. Scholarship winners may not reapply.
Deadline: Applications due to State Federation Presidents by JUNE 1.
Pathfinder Application [PDF, 6 pages]
Betty Rendel Scholarship
The National Federation of Republican Women established the Betty Rendel Scholarship Fund in September 1995 in honor of NFRW Past President Betty Rendel's extraordinary leadership skills and dedication to the Republican Party in her home state of Indiana, as well as at the national level. The three annual scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to female undergraduates who are majoring in political science, government or economics and have successfully completed at least two years of college coursework. The recipients are chosen from applicants from across the nation. Scholarship winners may not reapply.
Deadline: Applications due to State Federation Presidents by JUNE 1.
IFRW Scholarships
Returning to college? Consider applying for the IFRW Scholarship this year.
Qualifications include being a current IFRW/NFRW member, a returning college student, and a registered Republican. For complete details, click on the links below.
Scholarship Application
Cover Letter
Scholarship Committee Information
Club Packets
Club Packets, due in January, have been sent out. If you need additional forms, access the form you need from the list beow.
Welcome Letter
General Instructions
Sustaining Members
Dues Notice
Club Information
Club Officers and Standing Committees
Membership List
Memberships after Jan 15
Membership Recruitment
Membership Award Application
Gold Achievement Award Application
Silver and Bronze Achievement Award Application
Campaign Activities Award
Get to Know Demetra
National Committeewoman Demetra DeMonte
Read about the RNC Winter Meeting
Web Links
National Federation of Republican Women
Illinois Lincoln Excellence in Public Service Series
Illinois Republican Party
Illinois General Assembly
Republican National Committee
Illinois Republican National Hispanic Assembly
Republican National Hispanic Assembly
