Letter from the President by Pilar Page
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Happy New Year to my fellow patriots!
On behalf of MRW's new Executive Board, I thank you for choosing us to lead this wonderful club for the next two years. Winning the mid-terms is a tough challenge that will require new thinking and fresh initiatives from all Republican organizations throughout the nation - and we promise MRW will be doing our part.
Our mission in 2026 is two-fold:
- To mobilize Republicans to get out and vote in the mid-term elections
- To grow our Club and enhance satisfaction with membership
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We will be adding to your knowledge and ability to promote and defend our principles and actions (see the next article); reaching out to engage more voters; and involving YOU in more volunteer opportunities. And of course, we'll have inspirational speakers at our luncheons, fun campaign events, and some great new Caring for America and military projects that will enhance Moore Republican Women's visibility throughout Moore County.
We welcome your input, ideas and energy to achieve our mission. Embrace the opportunity to strengthen relationships through shared goals, meaningful activities and a strong political bonds. LET'S DO THIS!
God bless you and God bless America!
Pilar
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Liberals don't really want to engage in rational argument - they'd rather throw nasty epithets and call us "racists." There's not much use in trying to persuade them of our arguments - they are determined not to hear.
But there are some disillusioned Democrats and Independents or Unaffiliates who might be open to listening to the truth.
Have the facts at your fingertips when an opportunity arises to argue positively and with pride for our cause. Here's the first in a series of "educational" articles to share with others:
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No luncheon in January
We will not be hosting a luncheon in January. Our next luncheon will be on Wednesday, February 4. Please mark your calendar - invitations will go out later in January.
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Lost & Found at December brunch: A 2026 datebook with a cover design by Van Gogh. If it's yours, please contact Elaine Bologna.
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MRW is growing!
Please offer a hearty "Welcome" to these new members and associates who came on board in the last quarter:
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Members
Sherry Blake
Brenda English
Melanie Markulics
Cheryl Naughton
Linda Odom
Lou Reynolds
Mary Sanders
Linda Walters
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Associates
Jim Deal
John Thomas
Fenton Wells
Don Zawlocki
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Bring in homemade goodies for LEOs
January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and as always, MRW will be taking baskets of goodies to law enforcement offices throughout Moore County to say "Thank you."
At our December brunch, we collected snacks to include in the baskets - but those LEOs sure love homebaked goodies, too! If you'd like to contribute cookies or brownies, please bring them to the GOP HQ (311 Central Avenue, Pinehurst):
Wednesday, January 7
12:30 p.m.
GOP HQ
The MRW Board will be filling the baskets at that time. If you can help deliver the baskets, especially to outlying areas, please contact LouEllen Runyan asap.
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Ways & Means results from December brunch
In addition to selling tickets for the Basket of Cheer at the December brunch, we also offered them for sale at the Men's Club luncheon. The fellas were very generous! The basket earned $390 and the winner was Mark Gilbert.
50/50 Raffle: $165. Pamela Venet won $82.50. (See next article for sad news)
Nut sales: $225.
Thank you to these lovely ladies for their hard work selling raffle tickets and nuts: Deborah Piazza, Jeanne Harrington, Laura Nielsen and Betsy Miller
And thanks to everyone who helped support MRW with your purchases!
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Rest in Peace: Pam Venet
Long-time MRW member Pam Venet unexpectedly passed away December 26. She suffered a serious head injury after a tragic fall while visiting her family for Christmas.
Her obituary and information about a memorial service are not available at this time. We will miss her cheerful, loving presence at MRW, where she was actively involved for years. She lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and service to others.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Pam's family.
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MRW's Conservative Cook Book Club - something new and different
We're starting a new book club for MRW members and associates. It's not like any other book club you've ever participated in. Read all about it here - and contact Elaine Bologna for more information and to sign up!
| | Major events you'll want to attend | | |
Saturday, February 7, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
CCNC Clubhouse
1600 Morganton Rd, Pinehurst, NC
Stay tuned for more information!
| | NC Federation of Young Republicans Dinner Feb. 21 | | Click on image for more information and to reserve your seat(s). | | |
MMIA Gala March 14
Tickets are available to purchase now! Just click on the image.
| | Support Turning Point Faith | | TPUSA's presence in Moore County is growing, a testament to the power of Charlie Kirk's movement. You can help this wonderful organization grow by attending its meetings or by telling others that Turning Point Faith meets the first Sunday of every month: | | Highlights of our December brunch | | We welcomed a capacity crowd at our December brunch. We installed our new leaders, welcomed candidates for office as our speakers, and the festivities concluded with a Christmas celebration that featured a reading of "One Solitary Life" by Mary Flynn and Christmas carols led by the talented Laura Morgan. | | |
The new Executive Board was sworn in by Judge Warren McSweeney. (L to R: Charli Thyne, Judge McSweeney, Pilar Page, Pauline Bruno, Elaine Bologna and Kaitlin Eilers (not pictured: LouEllen Runyan).
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Don Brown, candidate for U.S. Senate
Don Brown was our keynote speaker. He outlined some of the many serious challenges facing our world, the lack of action on the part of Congress to address these issues, and his intention to light a fire under our Senators to support President Trump's agenda and reduce our country's burgeoning deficit.
| | | | Beth Tanner, District Court Judge, Seat 2 (incumbent) | | | In addition to the speakers, MRW member Emily Stack received a certificate of appreciation from the NCFRW for her inspirational work leading the Young Republicans of North Carolina. | | | We drew the name of the winner of a free lunch in 2026: Kathleen Richardson. The drawing included the names of everyone who has renewed their memberships. Another winner will be drawn in February from the names of all who renewed by December 31. | | Help seniors in assisted living to vote! | | |
The Moore County Board of Elections (BOE) is seeking help with the Multi-Partisan Assistance Team (MAT) in the weeks leading up to Election Day. (March 3) This service helps those in long-term care facilities who are unable to otherwise get out and vote. MAT goes to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and helps residents with the entire process, from registering to vote, requesting an absentee ballot, and voting/returning absentee ballots.
Non-partisan teams of volunteers include a Republican, a Democrat and an Unaffiliated. Let's make sure there are enough Republicans who participate!
You'll get trained on how to participate. MAT visits will occur January 5 through February 13, 2026.
Contact Kari Skellington at 910-947-4221 or kskellington@moorecountync.gov
| | Scenes from our holiday activities | | Wreaths Across America honored veterans buried at Seven Lakes Cemetery. MRW members purchased more than 70 wreaths to lay on the gravestones, and our volunteers were there as always to remember those who sacrificed for our freedom. | | | We participated in numerous parades throughout Moore County. Our gingerbread float won first place in Vass! Miriam Chu designed this and other holiday floats for Southern Pines, Aberdeen and Robbins parades. | | | GOP Party welcomed everyone to the HQ for fun and food. We also brought in gifts for Toys for Tots to make the holidays brighter for needy children. | | |
- January 9: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
- January 15: Men's Club Candidate Forum
- February 4: MRW Luncheon
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February 7: Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Dinner (more info coming soon)
- February 19: Men's Club features Neal Jackson and Tom McInnis
- March 3: Primary election
- March 4: MRW Luncheon
- March 14: Military Missions in Action Gala Fundraiser
The Thursday Think Tank
Join fellow Moore County conservatives gathered for a weekly review of issues and events. GOP headquarters, 11:00 a.m. every Thursday except the third Thursday of the month.
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