Editor's MessageVOTE REPUBLICAN!!!
It is critical to vote Republican in the November election. We cannot afford to lose even one seat in the Nevada Legislature, or we will be in the super-minority and unable to stop the Democrats from passing their outrageous progressive agenda. Voter turnout in the June primary was abysmal and we must do much better in November. Don't take anything for granted. Every vote is needed and every vote counts. Vote early and be sure to vote down ticket. Our officers for 2024 are looking forward to a successful year. We are working 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 are also hosting campaign events during the year so you can get to know the candidates. 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. 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. We also want to honor the member (Suzanne Revak) and two associate members (Ray Lacy and Steve Carr) who we, and the community, lost in 2023 and the mother of member Tammi Hendrix who passed away in 2024. Achievement AwardOnce 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 CommitteeThe 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 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 SecurityFernley 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.
Literacy CommitteeThe 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 3, 2023, Peggy Gray, Regina Brush, Carol Franich and Judy Williams presented "The Best Dictionary for Students" to each third grade student at Cottonwood Elementary School. They spoke about literacy in all five classrooms. Four books were also presented to the school library:
In September, books were donated to Bow Wow Books, an organization that teamed up with the Fernley Library. Bow Wow Reading Dogs are nonjudgmental certified therapy dogs who listen to children reading aloud. The dogs' handlers have been educated on how to help readers learn to read. "Thank you" cards were made by the students in one of the classrooms and two are shared below.
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Executive Committee - 2024President - Vida Keller
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