Editor's Message

In 2025 we will continue to work diligently to meet the objectives of this organization which are to increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through political education and active political participation; support objectives and policies of both the Nevada and National Federations of Republican Women; foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its principles; work for the election of Republican Party nominees; and select topics which interest the organization and focus on legislation to interact with our elected officials within the state and nation. 

We need volunteers to join or chair at least one of our committees.  A description of duties and responsibilities can be found in the Handbook distributed to each member and updated each March.   To accomplish our objectives, we need the participation of all of our members. I am certain you will find at least one committee that fits ​your interests, talents and abilities.
None of the committees require a huge commitment of time and most require only one or two meetings per year.  Just a few of our committees are featured below.

If you are not currently a member of the Fernley Republican Women and are just checking us out, come to a meeting and see for yourself what we are all about.


Achievement Award

Once again, Fernley Republican Women have received the Diamond Award, the National Federation of Republican Women's (NFRW) highest award for all we do to further the Republican cause. Pictured below is Lorrie Olson accepting the award at the NFRW's 2023 biennial conference in Oklahoma.

Americanism Committee

​The Fernley Republican Women (FRW) is committed to fostering Americanism and Literacy in the local schools. As part of our Americanism program, pocket size Constitutions are given to fifth grade students in two middle schools. This year (2024) we delivered 120 copies to Yerington Middle School and 350 copies to Fernley Intermediate School. The Constitutions are delivered in the month of September because our own Constitution was fully signed on September 17, 1787, and is now celebrated as Constitution Day. 

Pictured below in the first photo are Patricia de la Cuesta, Americanism Committee chair; Scott Gillespie, Yerington Middle School; and Terri Reaves, FRW member.  In the second photo are Ms. de la Cuesta and Blake Cooper, Fernley Intermediate School.

Armed Forces/Homeland Security

Fernley Republican Women also collect "wish list" items for the Veterans Guest House in Reno.  Items include fresh fruits and vegetables, food staples, personal care products, socks and gloves and money.  The Veterans Guest House provides family members a free place to stay while the veterans are receiving medical care in a Reno hospital. Donations are also made to the Nevada Veterans Coalition.

Literacy Committee

The Fernley Republican Women (FRW) is committed to fostering literacy in the community and promoting Americanism in the schools.  Each year, we participate in the National Federation of Republican Women’s Literacy Month by sponsoring literacy projects.

On October 14, 2024, Peggy Gray, Regina Brush and Patti Palmer presented "The Best Dictionary for Students" to each third-grade student at Cottonwood Elementary School.  They spoke about literacy in all four classrooms. 

Four books were also presented to the school library:
  • One Flag, One America by Michelle Hirstius
  • Why America Matters by Dr. Ben Carson with Valerie Pfundstein
  • Marlon Bundo's A Day in the Life of the Vice President by Charlotte Pence
  • Children Who Dance in the Rain by Susan Justice
Pictured below are (left to right) are the classes with teachers Mrs. Elson, Ms. Trousdale and Mrs. Swindlehurst. Ms. Stevenson is not pictured with her class. Pictured with the classes are FRW Literacy Committee members. Also pictured is Mrs. Fuller, school secretary with the donated books. 

Executive Committee - 2025

President - Katie Baker
1st Vice President - Vida Keller
2nd Vice President - Patti Palmer
Secretary - Carol Franich
Treasurer - Peggy Gray
​Parliamentarian - Tammy Hendrix (not pictured)

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Pictured below from left to right are Katie Baker, Vida Keller, Patti Palmer, Carol Franich and Peggy Gray being sworn in by Nevada Third District Court Judge Leon Aberasturi.  Judge Aberaturi has sworn in our officers every year but one at our annual Christmas/Installation Dinner since 2009.  

Scholarship Committee - 2024



The Fernley Republican Women (FRW) is pleased to announce it has awarded three $1,000 scholarships.
 
One scholarship was presented to Rosalita Van Roon on Silver State High School’s Senior Awards Night, June 5, 2024. She will be attending Western Nevada College in Carson City with an ultimate goal of becoming a veterinarian. Rosalita has a weighted GPA of 4.00. Rosalita is pictured below with Carol Franich and Peggy Gray.
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The second scholarship was presented to Viola Soukup on Yerington High School's Awards Night, June 5.  Viola will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology, then continuing on to obtain her dream of becoming an ophthalmologist. She has a weighted GPA of 4.29 and also earned her Associate degree in May. Viola is pictured below with Staci Lindberg and Susan Cottingham.

​Our third scholarship was presented to Kiriann Johnson on Fernley High School’s Award Night, June 11.  Kiriann will be attending The College of Idaho to study biomedical sciences with an ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric anesthesiologist.  She has a weighted GPA of 4.35. Kiriann is pictured with Peggy Gray and Carol Franich.

Congratulations to our winners and to the other applicants who have achieved so much thus far in their lives and, we are certain, will go on to much success in their chosen careers.

​Applications for our 2025 scholarships are now available under the tab ABOUT US
 
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