Tennessee Federation of Republican Women
The Iris Messenger
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From the President's Desk
TFRW President Barbara Trautman
Dear TFRW Members,
Thank you to those who attended the March 6 TFRW State Board Meeting. We elected new First Vice President Linda Kollmann, new Area 5B Vice President Norma Otto, and new Area 6 Vice President Terri Kilgour. Congratulations to all!
We also elected the 2021 Nominating Committee whose duty it is to “submit one nominee for each office in a report to be sent out with the Call to Convention.” (TFRW Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2.) Our TFRW Biennial Convention will be held on October 22-23 at the Franklin Marriott. Nominating Committee members are: Linda Clark, Chair, Faye Robinson, Whittney Good, Pat Allen, Jen Free, and Katana Hawks, Alternate.
At the March 6 Board Meeting, important Federation information was shared that might have been missed during last year. We held a mini leadership training workshop with presentations about Membership, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes and Basic Parliamentary Procedures, Campaign, Legislation, MELP, and Protocol in Politics. Thank you to all the presenters. These Presentation Handouts were emailed to all Club Presidents. The NFRW Leaders Training Guide, TFRW Club Bylaws Template, and the TFRW Beyond the Vote Scholarship information can be found on the tnfrw.org website.
As we began preparing for this year, our Convention year, we first discussed the Area Conventions, where the new Area Vice Presidents are elected, usually in June. The Area Vice Presidents will be contacting their clubs soon about a schedule for the Area Conventions.
Next, we talked about the National Convention, in Orlando, FL, September 23-26. This is the time when thousands of Republican Women from Federated Clubs all over the U.S. come together for several days of fellowship, education, inspiration, and business to celebrate their achievements. At the TFRW Board Meeting we concentrated on encouraging all clubs to complete the award forms to be submitted for recognition at the NFRW Convention. We reviewed the Achievement Awards criteria and presented some activities that would earn points for this award. The Achievement Awards Form, the Caring for America Awards Form, and the Campaign Volunteer Awards Form are on the tnfrw.org website. Now is the time to start filling out these forms before the June 1 deadline.
Our TFRW Convention is set for October 22-23 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. Convention Chair Linda Kollmann and the Convention Committee are working to ensure that we have a successful convention.
Because of COVID and COVID restrictions, we have not held Ladies’ Day on the Hill for 2 years in a row. While reviewing the TFRW Muffett Brock Award activities to earn points for this award, we had a deficit in the Ladies’ Day on the Hill line item and a deficit in the ability to earn 50 points. An appointed committee studied this subject and found a way to offset these 50 points. They added an additional 50 points for a club to make a donation to the Iris Fund in both 2020 and 2021. The overall points earned remain the same. This change was approved by the Executive Committee. This means that a club can earn 50 points for contributing to the Iris Fund in 2020 and 50 points for contributing to the Iris Fund in 2021. It is not too late to contribute to both years now. No amount was suggested. The updated Muffett Brock form is on the tnfrw.org website (Muffett Brock Award). There are many more documents, much information, and great photos of TFRW members on the tnfrw.org website as well. Please check it out.
We look forward to seeing you at the next TFRW Board Meeting scheduled for May 22 at Brentwood Country Club. More details to follow.
Barbara
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MEMBERSHIP
Is The LIFEBLOOD of the Federation!
Thank you to those clubs that have sent us Membership Reports and Dues for 2021 so far. We will continue to encourage all clubs to send their Membership Reports and Dues payments in to us monthly, as needed. TFRW does not enter memberships nor pay dues to NFRW until the correct dues amount is received from the individual clubs. Also, please keep in mind that the mail service is not as expedient in some locations as in others.
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Mail Membership Dues payments and Email Membership Reports to Bonnie Siler, 9400 Grove View Cove, Germantown, TN 38139, [email protected].
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Email Membership Reports to Judy Cooley, [email protected].
Thank you,
Bonnie Siler, TFRW Treasurer 2020-2021
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TFRW Nominating Committee
Nomination Procedures
TO: TFRW Membership
FROM: 2021 Nominating Committee
DATE: March 2021
On March 6th, at the regular Board of Directors Meeting, the following were elected to serve on the 2021 Nominating Committee:
Pat Allen
Linda Clark
Jen Free
Whittney Good
Faye Robinson
Katana Hawks (Alternate)
Immediately following the Board of Directors Meeting, the Nominating Committee met and elected Linda Clark as Chairman of the Committee.
The Nominating Committee announces that applications will be accepted from TFRW membership for the positions of:
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Vice-Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Interested TFRW members are encouraged to review the qualifications and responsibilities for Executive Board positions and begin working on the applications! Qualifications to serve on the Executive Board are found in the TFRW Bylaws in Article IV as well as Article VII, Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 and are as follows:
Article IV, Section 1. Eligibility
1. TFRW elected or appointed officers and members of Standing and Special Committees shall be active members in good standing and be qualified for their position.
2. TFRW elected officers must have necessary computer skills for their office and must have access to a computer.
3. Officers can only hold one voting position on the Executive Committee.
4. A candidate shall run for only one office in an election. This does not preclude her from running from the floor for another position.
Article VII, Nominations and Elections
Section 3.
A. Nominations for the elective offices may be made from the floor at the Biennial Convention following the report of the nominating committee. Such nominees shall be members in good standing of the TFRW and shall be in accord with the purposes, Bylaws and policies of this Federation and the Republican Party. Candidates who wish to be nominated from the floor shall provide their written consent to serve to the TFRW President prior to the election. Candidates must also provide from their local election commission office, a certified copy of their voting record to the TFRW President prior to the opening of the Convention.
B. This rule may be suspended by a two-thirds vote of the convention delegates to allow a nomination, provided the nominee gives her consent to serve and pledges to submit a certified voting record from their local election commission within two business days of the close of the Convention. Failure to submit proper credentials within 7 days, results in removal from office.
Section 4. Election shall be by ballot and a majority of all votes cast shall constitute an election. Where there is one candidate for an office, election may be by voice vote.
Section 5. Members seeking office to the TFRW voting body of the TFRW Board of Directors must have voted Republican in three (3) of the four (4) most recent state and/or local Republican primary elections. A certified copy of their voting record must be submitted to the currently serving Nominating Committee of the Biennial Convention in the year of the official declaration of their candidacy.
Section 6. Members seeking office to the Executive Board of the TFRW who have not voted Republican three (3) of the four (4) most recent state and/or local Republican primary elections can submit, in writing, a clarification of their record to the currently serving Nominating Committee, for consideration.
Required Forms (Click Below)
Submit applications as follows:
- Email forms to Linda Clark, [email protected]
- Mail printed copies fo Linda Clark, 2266 Hwy 68, Crossville, TN 38555
Deadline for receipt of applications is June 1, 2021.
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TFRW 33rd Biennial Convention
October 22-23, 2021
The TFRW 33rd Biennial Convention Committee is moving forward with lots of planning and excitement for a great convention. Workshops are planned for October 22, Friday afternoon at 1:00 pm. Then, the Kick-Off Reception will be held with entertainment and guest speakers.
Saturday, October 23 will begin with a Memorial Breakfast followed by the Convention Session One, where new Officers will be elected. Luncheon will be a break in the business with more special guests. Convention Session Two will feature many Awards and Resolutions. The Saturday Dinner Event will feature more guest speakers including our NFRW guest, Vanessa LaFranco, and Installation of new Officers. A fabulous Silent Auction is also being planned.
The hotel has a large Hospitality Suite for us to eat, drink, rest, and socialize during our stay. Go ahead and book your Marriott reservations. We've had to add rooms, so book early and get the special rate of $129 per night at 615-261-6100
Linda Kollmann, Convention Chair
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TFRW Regents
We might be down but we are NOT OUT! We have a lot of exciting things to look forward to.
Because of COVID and COVID restrictions, our Regents have missed so much in the last 15 months. We have needed to be cautious and take care of ourselves.
We were not able to meet in-person or have Regents’ receptions in 2020. On March 6, the TFRW Executive Committee voted to not charge present Regents’ any dues for 2021. The Regents dues paid in 2020 will roll over into 2021.
However, we will be accepting new Regents and their dues for 2021.
We hope to plan a Regents event during the TFRW Biennial Convention in October.
Thank you for your continued support.
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"Politics is a team sport." - Former Congressman Mike Rogers"
Our worth together is our greatest asset." - NFRW President Ann Schockett
Tennessee Federation of Republican Women | tnfrw.org
CONTACT: TFRW President, Barbara Trautman
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