IN MEMORIAM

Jeanne H. Turnbull
(Passed away March 12, 2008)

Ohio Federation of Republican Women bade farewell to Jeanne Turnbull ( Xenia) who was elected OFRW President at the Fall Conference in September 2007. Jeanne assumed office and presided over the Winter Board Meeting in January. Shortly thereafter, however, she became ill and experienced a rapid decline in health, which sadly brought to an end her active and fruitful life of dedication to her beloved family, friends, community and fellow Federation of Republican Women.

2008 OFRW SPRING CONFERENCE AND AWARDS

Featuring Keynote Speaker

                                                     JOHN KASICH

FOX News Channel - "The Heartland with John Kasich"; Author of the New York Times Best-Seller--Courage is Contagious; Prospective 2010 Candidate for Governor of Ohio

                                                                  Additional Guests
               Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton AND Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O'Connor

Location
EMBASSY SUITES
Upper Metro Place --Dublin, Ohio
(*See Directions Below)
(Hotel/Room Reservations--Call 614-790-9000)

Date and Time
Saturday, April 26, 2008

Registration - 9:30 A. M.
Conference -10:00 A. M. - 2:00 P. M.

Cost: $40 (Includes continental breakfast and full luncheon)

Note: OFRW Board of Directors Meeting will convene on Friday, April 25, 8:00 P. M. in the President's Suite. (All OFRW members are welcome to attend.)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 11, 2008
(Make Check Payable/Send to: OFRW, 211 S. Fifth Street, Columbus, OH 43215)

Hosted by the East, Northwest and Northeast District Vice Presidents

Directions to Embassy Suites: From I-270 (on the west side of Columbus) - Take Exit 17A Dublin/161 exit. Follow routes 161/33 to Franz Road. Turn right, proceed 1/2 block, and then turn right onto Upper Metro Place. Hotel is on the right.

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National Federation
of Republican Women

Founded in 1938 and one of the largest and most influential women's political organizations in the country, the Federation is a grassroots organization with 100,000 members and 1,825 local clubs nationwide. We strengthen the Republican Party by recruiting, training and electing candidates; advocating the Party's philosophy and initiatives; and, empowering women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process.

ELECTION OF NFRW OFFICERS Convention delegates made pivotal decisions as they selected the women who will lead the Federation in 2008 and 2009. Shirley Sadler of Ohio was unanimously elected President Saturday, Sept. 29.

NFRW President
SHIRLEY SADLER - Ohio

Also elected were:

1st Vice President - Sue Lynch, Wisconsin
2nd Vice President - Jane Lane, New Hampshire
3rd Vice President - Sharon Sollenbarger, Colorado
4th Vice President - Rae Lynne Chornenky, Arizona

Secretary - Jeannine Long, Oklahoma
Treasurer - Tricia Greene, Arkansas

Members-at-Large Executive Committee:
Lisa Roper, Texas | Joyce Smith, Indiana | LaDonna Ryggs, South Carolina

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NEW OFRW OFFICERS

The following members are serving as OFRW officers for the years 2008-2009:

President - Karen Skillings, 740.773.8490
Vice Pres. - Jean Turner, 419.637.2942
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, 937.335.2334
Southwest- Donna DeFazio, 513.868.7946

If you are interested in serving on the new OFRW Board of Directors, please contact one of the above members.

OFRW Heritage Fund Needs Your Help!

Have you heard about the newly created OFRW Heritage Fund? It replaces the former Patron and Cardinal Programs. The Heritage Fund has been created to streamline financial giving in support of the OFRW. Your donation of $50 or more would be most welcome. Please make check 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, OH

IN MEMORIAM

Jeanne H. Turnbull (Passed away March 12, 2008)

Jeanne H. Turnbull
(Passed away March 12, 2008)