Membership Luncheon

WCRW invites members from the past and present to become members in 2010 by attending our luncheon on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Parkersburg Country Club where we will enjoy the Deluxe Lunch Buffet and enjoy our Guest Speaker, Mike Stuart from the WV Conservatives out of Charleston. The cost is $20 for the lunch.

Membership dues continue to be $20/year even though the NFRW raised their dues. Dues are payable now and can be mailed to Phyllis Morris, 1540 Willoughby Drive, Parkersburg, WV. Associate Member dues remain at $10.

Mark you calendar now and watch your email for an e-vite regarding this special event for you to attend and invite other like-minded ladies to join our club! Our membership goal for 2010 is 50 members and 20 Associate members. Let's work together to reach this goal and strive to make a difference in our part of this great city, state, country and world.

Pocket Flag Project

Members Phyllis Morris, Deborah Trippett, Deidre' Lake, Mary Ann Osborne, and Mary Nowery


Five members of the WCRW gathered together to fold 300 American Flags sized especially to fit into a serviceman's pocket once folded. What a wonderful way to spend a few hours-doing something to support our troops. If you would like more information on this project, or belong to a group that would like to fold flags simply go to "http://www.PocketFlagProject.com" The WCRW's prayer is that those who receive these flags be blessed and reminded that there are people at home who are thinking of them, are thankful for them and are praying for them.

"2009 Support Our Troops" Project

The men and women who serve this great country are a priority to the WCRW. Each year the club selects some way to help this group of fine individuals. This year's project is the "Pocket Flag Project." This project was selected from the NFRW's website. This Project has been around since October 2001. The objective is to get as many pocket flags as we can into the pockets of our military personnel on the front lines. These flags are not for sale or to be used for any other purpose.

WCRW have ordered 300 pocket flags and will meet on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m. - Noon in the Large Board Room of the Parkersburg & Wood Co. Public Library to fold them. Coffee/Hot Cocoa will be provided.

Each flag includes a card which says;"A flag for your pocket so you can always carry a little piece of home. We are praying for you and we are proud of you. Thank you for defending our Country and our freedom."

"Meet & Greet" = Success

Deidre Lake,Tom Stark,Peggy Ahlborn,Bev Lockhart,Cindy Hall,Mary Nowery,Phyllis Morris,Fred Gillespie,Gladys Lemley,David Lake


One of the WCRW's goals is to have a positive impact on our community. One way to do that is to provide opportunities that are open to the public to help inform and encourage the people of Wood County to take an active role in finding out about candidates, what they stand for and ultimately going out to vote for those candidates in the Primary/General elections. Saturday's event went very well. The total number that signed in was 20, which included WCRW members and members of the community. Those present asked questions that were important to them and went away with a better understanding of WHO Cindy Hall and Tom Stark are and WHAT they stand for. The above photo is of WCRW members and the 2 candidates. Daniel Swisher did not make the event.

We encourage you to visit these candidates websites: "www.CindyHallforCongress.com" and "www.tstark2010.com" and stay involved. We all need to make informed decisons and May will be here before we know it!

WCRW Host 1st Congressional District "Meet & Greet"

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EVERYONE is invited on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 a.m. - Noon at the Judge Black Building (Ft. Boreman Room), Market Street, Parkersburg to MEET the candidates running in the May Primary for the GOP spot for WV's 1st Congressional District of House of Representatives. The candidates who have confirmed for the day are Cindy Hall, Tom Stark and Daniel Swisher. Come out, bring your friends & bring questions to GREET these individuals as they share about themselves and how they view certain issues that are important to Wood County!

WCRW Host WVFRW 38th Biennial

WCRW Members Receiving their Bronze Club Achievment Award: Deidre' Lake,Betty Bailey (President WVFRW),Bev Lockhart,Peggy Ahlborn,Deborah Trippett,Sherry Ellem,Gladys Lemley,Phyllis Morris,Linda Rabatin,& Fred Gillespie.


Guest Speaker, Ms. Betty Ellison

The Parkersburg Country Club was the setting for West Virginia Federation of Republican Women's 38th Biennial. Amidst real pumpkins, leaves and scarecrows, Republican women from all over the GREAT State of West Virginia gathered to network, share ideas, renew friendships and elect our state officers for the 2010-2011 term. All Club Presidents presented reports of their club's activities since the Spring Board in April 2009. Awards were given by current President, Betty Bailey (Pleasants County) to clubs being recognized at the National level. Those included Bronze Club Achievment status to Tyler Co. RW & our very own Wood Co. RW. Gold Club Achievment status to Putnam Co. RW. Certificates and pins were presented to their club Presidents. Membership Awards were given to Cabel-Huntington RW (runner-up) & 1st Place Kanawha Co. RW. WVFRW's Lady Ambassadors were recognized by President Bailey and each club's "Republican Woman of the Year" were also given special recognition.

The lunch buffet was delicious as usual. Our guest speaker for the day, Betty Ellison from Lexington, KY spoke on Mary Todd Lincoln. An accomplished journalist,she has been an editor and worked for numerous newspapers and magazines. She is the author of 4 books with 3 more in the works. As a member of the Kentucky Historical & Mansion Preservation Board, she has been involved with restoring "White Hall", home of Cassius Clay as well as the home of Mary Todd Lincoln. After spending 4 years reseaching the Todd and Lincoln families in both Kentucky and Illinois, she has become an expert on Mary Todd Lincoln. We were all surprised at the information she shared and were pleased to have the opportunity. We look forward to her book on Mary Todd Lincoln, due out sometime late 2010.

Senator Donna Boley installed the WVFRW Officers for the ensuing term: President-Beverly Lockhart (Wood Co.RW), 1st Vice President-Ronda Falk (Fayette Co.RW), 2nd Vice President-Eva Kay Cardea (Kanawha Co.RW), Secretary-Nancy Bradley (Putnam Co.RW), Treasurer-Gladys Lemley (Wood Co.RW), and 3 Members at Large: Iva Danner (Putnam Co.RW), Patty Adams (Central RW) and Phyllis Morris (Wood Co. RW). "Congratulations" to Bev and we wish the entire slate a great term!

It was a wonderful day! Cabel-Huntington RW will host the WVFRW Spring Board and Tyler Co. RW will host the WVFRW Fall Board in 2010.

3rd Senatorial District Annual Picnic

Donna Gosney-WV National Committee Chairwoman, WCRW members Bev Lockhart, Deborah Shaffer, Deidre' Lake and Senator Donna Boley

Members of the WCRW are always invited to this annual event, which was on Saturday, August 15, 2009. It takes place at Senator Donna Boley's camp site along the Ohio River in Friendly, WV. It happens rain or shine and the time spent is always good. The food and fellowship are hard to match and the scenery, just beautiful. This is the 4th year for the picnic and people from many different counties were there. This was a perfect time to discuss some of the policies and "changes" being proposed. There is great concern as to where our Country is presently headed under this administration. "Thank you" Senator Boley and your husband, Jack for hosting this wonderful event each year. Your time and effort are so appreciated.