NCFRW – Thankful for the blessings of Liberty!

Mid-June 2025

The NFRW 43rd Biennial Convention

Pursuing Greatness: 87 Years of Excellence Protecting and Defending America!

Early-Bird $300 Registration until July 2nd


The NFRW Board voted to offer an Early-Bird Registration fee of only $300 until July 2nd, after which, the fee is $499. Take advantage of the Early-Bird offer now!


At our 43rd Biennial Convention, NFRW women from across the nation will gather to review accomplishments and elect new leadership. Join us September 25-28, 2025, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, for the NFRW's 43rd Biennial Convention. Registration now open.


There will be great speakers, training sessions, presentation of Club Achievement Awards, National awards for Literacy, Caring for America, Armed Services and other special awards.


Above all else, it is wonderful to celebrate with the largest grassroots army of Republican women who love God and are committed to protecting our families and to strengthening and defending our nation. And we have fun!


To access all the information about the Convention, log in to the NFRW website, see below. If you've never activated your account, it is easy to do by following the instructions.

June 14th


Happy Father's Day to all our fathers.   

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Happy Birthday President Donald J. Trump,

born on June 14th Flag Day!

Honoring 250 Years of Excellence - the U.S. Army

NCFRW Endorses the NFRW Slate

NCFRW is proud to endorse the 2026-2027 National Federation of Republican Women's slate headed by our own Martha Jenkins, NFRW's 1st VP. In addition to Martha, the other women on the slate bring a wealth of experience.


We're proud of all that Martha has done for NC, and we're confident that Martha and her team will lead NFRW to even greater heights. The election will be held at the Orlando convention.


The NFRW Nominating Committee's NFRW Slate of Officers for 2026-2027:

• President – Martha Jenkins (NC)

• 1st Vice President – Karen Newton (TX)

• 2nd Vice President – Lorie Jack-Legere (OK)

• 3rd Vice President – Keri E. Abernathy (MS)

• 4th Vice President – Judy Barlow (AL)

• Secretary – Cynthia Casaus (AZ)

• Treasurer – Heidi Parker Martin (LA)

Convention Dates to note

September 25 - 28, 2025: NFRW Convention, Orlando, Florida


  • JUNE 9 - JULY 2, 2025: Early online registration, at a rate of $300
  • JULY 3 - AUGUST 14, 2025: Regular online registration, at a rate of $499
  • AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025: Late online registration, at a rate of $575
  • (after this date, registration is on site only at a rate of $640) 

NCGOP State Convention

Congratulations Chairman Jason Simmons and Vice Chair Gay Dillard, elected at our 2025 Convention.

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Let your light shine!


We'd like to hear about all the great things your clubs are doing and share the news in this newsletter! Contact NCFRepublicanWomen@gmail.com and send in your information and photos.

NCFRW Regents

JOIN THE NCFRW REGENTS PROGRAM


Heartfelt thanks to our members and friends who support NCFRW through our Regents program. You enable us to achieve our goals.


We are excited to announce that your club may be a REGENT CLUB. Thank you to our first Regent Club, Crystal Coast Republican Women's Club!


SILVER REGENT CLUB FOR 2025:

CRYSTAL COAST REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB


NCFRW Regents for 2025:

GOLD Sarah Absher, Dena Barnes, Elaine Bologna, Kyshia Brassington, Stephanie Broughton, Debbie Dennis, Gay Dillard, Mary Frances Forrester, Dr. Rita Gibson, Cornelia Groce, Barbara Harrison, Didi Hedrick, Kristine Hunt, Martha Jenkins, Senator Dana Jones, Diane LeBlanc, Felice Pete, Pat C. Smith, Celeste Stanley, Carol Ulrich, Angela Vacek, Ceil Wasserman, Jackie Weyhenmeyer, Kay Wildt


SILVER - Christine Adams, Jeanna Benoy, Nancy Brinkley, Christine Card, Jo Clark, Janice Craig, Ellen Donovan, Stephanie Franks, Kelly Gallimore, Angela Hawkins, Linda Hill, Margeaux Holland, Bonnie Joyner, Pam Keller, Linda McAlister, Susan Mills, Dr. Gail Morfesis, Michele Nix, Sandra Patterson, Patsy Penuel, Terri Penzenstadler, Linda Petrou, Brenda Rembert, Leisa Rowe, Cat Stash, Brenda Teague, Charli Thyne, Erica Vedeikis, Sarah Wetherby


BRONZE - Pauline Bruno, Lari Bubile, Laura Cox, Cindy Edwards, Kathy Flanigan, Melissa Freeman, Kathy Gleeson, Pam Higgins, Mary Anne Huggins, Ann James, Lisa James, Carolyn Justice, Martha Miller, Anita Moody, Misty Nagy, Elizabeth Nutley, Janet Nutley, Becky Porter, Debbie Ressler, Peggy Smetana, Donna Stewart, Candace Sullivan, Marge Swierz, Toni Wall, Nancy Woody

NCFRW Regents Program

Our special Regent Program provides additional funding to keep NCFRW dues low, fund special events, train and recruit candidates and educate voters. May pay in installments. See website to join. Become a Regent today!


Bronze Level $150

Silver Level $250

Gold Level $500

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We are grateful for help at every level. Thank you!

Editors: Kay Wildt and Pilar Page make every effort to provide accurate information, but it cannot be guaranteed. Do your own due diligence.

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