Benton County Republican Women (BCRW) - an enthusiastic group of inspired activist women working to promote an informed electorate through political education. We support Republican Candidates to achieve public office and educate members with exciting speakers and group discussions. We promote young civil activism by supporting scholarship for young Republicans and train campaign volunteers. We are part of the National Federation of Republican Women and the Arkansas Federation of Republican Women.
Meeting Time and Place:
BCRW meets every third Tuesday for lunch at 12 p.m. Speakers are selected from prominent community members. Come and be entertained and informed. Support your community! Lunch / networking followed by a program or topic of discussion. Please invite guests to meetings.
Our June meeting will feature Dr. Jim Bledsoe will discuss the ramifications of Obamacare and will speak from the perspective of the medical community. He will discuss the bill’s implications, including the availability of services as well as the costs to the state and the nation.
Tuesday, June 15th Meeting - being held at the Golden Corral Restaurant located at 2605 Pleasant Crossing, Exit 81, Hwy 540 Rogers, AR, 72758. Please bring a guest. Buffet lunch which includes drink and gratuity is $8.99 or $7.99 for Seniors, or by the pound for smaller portions.
SAVE THE DATE:
June 14th~ Republican Party of Benton County County Convention at Judge Green’s court room at the Benton County Court House at 6 p.m.
June 18th~ The Arkansas Federation of Republican Women will celebrate their 55th Anniversary with a Gala on Friday, June 18th, at the Holiday Inn Presidential Hotel, on I-30, in Little Rock. Tickets are $55 and $75. Tables seat 10. For more ticket information, contact Jonelle Fulmer, (479) 719-3266.
Arkansas Republican Women federated with the National Federation of Republican Women in 1955. Jessie Morton, 4th Vice President of National Fed. RW from Louisiana, will be the speaker. http://www.afrw.net/
June 19th~ Republican Party of Arkansas State Committee meeting, same location.
July 24th ~ Republican Party of Arkansas State Convention
News and Events:
We are so proud to have Dr. Carolyn Ann Smith representing our Party in November’s election for State Representative, District 34 out of Little Rock. Dr. Smith spoke at our meeting in May and gave an uplifting renewal of what we should expect from our elected officials. She asks that we support her election in both prayers and donations if possible.
Dr. Carolyn Ann Smith
Our own June Pelphrey was honored at the Lincoln Day Dinner April 16th when she received the 2010 Chairman’s Award for service to the Republican Party of Benton County. We are SO proud of you, June!!!
Duane Neal presents the 2010 Chairman's Award to June Pelphrey
At the January meeting, Dee VanLandingham swore in our new officers for 2010.
From left: Dee VanLandingham, Cathleen Hoffman, Vicki Smith, Tracy Sewell, Janette Lasater and Susan Johnston. Sara Hudson not shown.
The Christmas Luncheon and White Elephant Auction was a success and a fine time was had by all. Thanks go out to Tricia Green, President of the Arkansas Federation of Republican Women, our guest speaker. Special thanks to all the Republican Women’s groups for putting it on and to the Siloam Springs Republican Women’s group for organizing the White Elephant Auction. Thanks also to Barbara Tillman for all her efforts in arranging the site.
Christmas Luncheon - Tricia Green, President AFRW
The Girl Scouts from Benton County School of the Arts were sponsored by the Benton County Republican Women in the Bentonville Christmas Parade. The float, created by Chris Nogy, features “Whoville - How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. The Girls were dressed in their warm PJs with their hairdos from Whoville…. the cold and the Grinch atop the float coming out of the chimney did not stop their Christmas cheer as they sang “Welcome Christmas Wahoo Foray” and “He’s a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”.
Girl Scouts sponsored by Benton County Republican Women
At the August meeting, Marjorie Wolfe gave an update for the Program Committee. The Single Parent Scholarship Program has awarded $3.5 million in scholarships over the past 25 yrs. She introduced guest speaker Xue Lee, who is a nationalized citizen from Laos and a recipient of a scholarship. Ms. Lee spoke about her background and her pursuit of the American dream.
Xue Lee, Scholarship Recipient and College Graduate
June 6th is June Pelphrey’s birthday. She is a Charter Member of the Benton County Republican Women founded in 1964 and served as President from 1976-1978 and again from 1987-1988. Congratulations June!
Celebrating June's Birthday
Rogers High School graduate received the Benton County Republican Women - Doris Holke Memorial Scholarship. Applicants were asked to write a brief essay on “Why I Am a Republican”. Edward Wheeley will be in the ROTC program at the University of Arkansas and majoring in International Relations. Click HERE to read Edward’s essay.
Edward Wheeley - Scholarship Recipient
April 15th T.E.A. Party was a huge success with a 500+ person turnout. We had community speakers that inspired and raised interest in defeating the Socialist tax-and-spend agenda of the current administration.
Our workload as Republican women has tripled in just the last three months. We must reach down in the depths of our soul and find the energy to fight this battle. We must prevail, we must replace those in Washington that continually show weakness and deference to the likes of Hugo Chavez, Fidel and Raul Castro, and other world despots, dictators and America haters! We must also replace those elected officials who constantly condescend to those of us who will not stand for the shameful behavior from those duly sworn to defend our Constitution.
Officers 2009 - 2010:
(L to R) Terri Allen, Susan Johnston Tracy Sewell, Marjorie Wolfe, Vicki Smith, Bettye Platt not present
President: Susan Johnston
1st Vice President: Marjorie Wolfe
2nd Vice President: Tracy Sewell
Corresponding Secretary: Vicki Smith
Recording Secretary: Terri Allen
Treasurer: Bettye Platt
Links:
Arkansas Federation of Republican Women
National Federation of Republican Women
Republican Party of Benton County
Northwest Arkansas Information
Contact Email:
info@bentoncountyrepublicanwomen.org
Permanent Mailing Address:
Republican Party of Benton County
Attn: Benton County Republican Women
PO Box 1678,
Bentonville, AR 72712-1678
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