Ohio Federation of Republican Women

OFRW members, supporters, and friends from across the great Buckeye State will convene, once again, to celebrate Republican women honorees at the biennial OFRW Tribute to Women. A wonderful program agenda has been planned, including participation by invited guests Justice Judith Lansinger and NFRW President Shirley Sadler.

The Tribute to Women was established in 1980 to honor club members who have given of their time and talent to support and promote the Republican Party in their respective communities. This year local OFRW-affiliated clubs have been asked to nominate one member. Local and state officials, legislators and congressional representatives are also welcomed to attend and encouraged to issue citations and letters of congratulations in support of the women. Event details are provided below:

OFRW Tribute to Women
Worthington Hills Country Club
920 Clubview Boulevard, South
Columbus, OH  43235
(This is a fully handicapped-accessible facility.)

Event Date/Time
Sunday, June 28, 2009
(Reservation deadline:  June 15th)
Lunch at 12:00 Noon
Cost: $35 per person

Click on a link below to download the desired form:

Tribute-Reservation-Form
Directions-to-WH-Country-Club
Tribute-Nomination-Form

Karen Skillings, OFRW President

Serving as your OFRW President since March 2008 has been a most memorable experience for me. I have learned greatly from many of you about who we are as a group and what your dreams are for us in the future. Republicans do have a future and I don’t believe we have to ignore all the past to achieve it! Our conservative values on moral issues, smaller government, and fiscal responsibility are the right ones. I believe these values resonate when we live up to them. Shame on us for allowing this party to slack off in many respects on these important issues! Several times this year I have urged all of us to look beyond our individual preferences to work for the common high ideals of this great political party.

I do believe we can come together as Republican women, support, help and mentor each other, to achieve far more than is possible as individuals. The future depends on our transferring our beliefs and knowledge to the next generation of women. If we believe our core Republican values are important, then we must reach out in cooperation and enthusiasm to our daughters, nieces and granddaughters, to keep this conservative vision alive.

I look forward to meeting more of you this year as we work to strengthen the OFRW.  May God bless each of you throughout the year!
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The OFRW Spring Conference and host, Warren Republican Women,  delivered on the promise of an outstanding educational and entertaining event in the city of Warren.  The Board of Directors met on Friday evening, April 24, at Cafe 422 Restaurant and the main event was held on Saturday, April 25, at Dilucia’s Banquet Center. Many thanks to Edwina “Eddie” Wolcott, OFRW Northeast Vice President, and a very dedicated team of Republican women and GOP supporters. Also, special thanks to Judge Mary DeGenaro of the Ohio 7th District Court of Appeals and Mike Wilson for his narration and historical portrayal of the 25th President of the United States, William F. McKinley.

The OFRW Heritage Fund replaces the former Patron and Cardinal Programs. It has been created to streamline financial giving in support of the OFRW. To date, 96 individuals and/or clubs have made contributions to the Heritage Fund. We are indeed grateful to each contributor! Your generosity has enabled this fund to surpass the 2008 Heritage Fund numbers dramatically. Now, can we surpass the 96 contributors? With your help, we certainly can! Your donation would be most welcome. Please make checks payable and send to:

Ohio Federation of Republican Women
211 S. Fifth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Thank You For Your Support!

Donna Thatcher
OFRW Heritage Fund Chair
Fremont, Ohio

♦ Officers

President – Karen Skillings, 740.649.9845
Vice Pres. – Jean Turner, 419.307.1412
Secretary – Peg Rettig, 419.547.8033
Treasurer – Lois Allen, 937.383.8055

♦ District Vice Presidents

East - Rise Roach, 740.588.0745
Central - Kathy Wise, 740.366.9022
Northeast- Edwina Wolcott, 330.856.2572
Northwest-Karen McTague, 419.460.2429
South – Tracy Smith, 937.335.5913
Southwest- Donna DeFazio, 513.868.7946

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Ohio Federation of Republican Women
211 S. Fifth Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Direct Line: 614-456-2054
Email: ofrw@ohiogop.org
Judy Bolin, Secretary (Tue., Wed., Thu., 8A -3P)