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Featuring Erika Donalds
(Special Invited Guest Speaker at the
Recent National Federation of Republican Women's Conference in Orlando)
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DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Education expert and entrepreneur Erika Donalds is the Founder and Chairman of OptimaEd and the Chair of America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity. Erika is known as a national expert on education policy and school choice and is a frequent media commentator and speaker. A seasoned business executive, she has offered her expertise to help further the expansion of high-quality school choice options and to improve accountability and governance in America’s schools.
Erika is a former elected member of the Collier County School Board and served as a visiting fellow for The Heritage Foundation Center for Education Policy and Guest Faculty for the Leadership Institute’s School Board Programs. She previously sat on Florida’s 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission, Governor DeSantis’ Advisory Committee on Education and Workforce Development, and the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. She is an advisor for Heritage Foundation Advisory Council on Education Reform, Classical Learning Test, Moms for Liberty, and the Independent Women’s Forum Education Freedom Center.
Prior to launching Optima, Erika spent 20 years in the financial services industry. She was Chief Financial Officer/Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Partner at a multi-billion-dollar investment management firm, responsible for finance, compliance, and operations.
Erika holds a BS in Accounting from Florida State University and a Master of Accountancy from Florida Atlantic University, where she is a Distinguished Alumni Honoree. She is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Erika and her husband Byron have lived in Naples since 2002 and have three sons – Damon, Darin, & Mason.
Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive, Heathrow, FL Networking between 10:45 and 11:15, Program starts promptly at 11:30.
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September 17, 2025 General Meeting
Thank you to John Stemberger for an eye opening presentation on what's in our water and what Liberty Counsel is doing to advance awareness and changes within the EPA. Special thanks as well to Grant Maloy for his presentation of the Seminole County Clerk of Court's Citizens' Financial Report for 2024
| | Highlights From a Very Powerful and Exciting NFRW Convention in Orlando. Special Guest Speakers Tulsi Gabbard, Ron and Casey DeSantis, Jay Collins, Byron and Erika Donalds, Kat Cammack, KC Crosbie plus many others. Jammed packed four days. | | Congratulations to Suburban Republican Women's Club for earning the NRFW Diamond Award AND the 70K Club with the Greatest Number Increase in State Membership for 2024. These are fantastic awards and could not have been achieved without each and every one of our members! Thank you all. | |  | | |
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Trivia Question!
Answer this trivia question correctly to be entered into a drawing for a great prize at the October 15, 2025 luncheon and meeting. Must be present to win. Click on link below to submit your answer.
"Who was the last Republican elected to a citywide office in Washington DC?"
Click Here to Answer The Trivia Question!
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The Chaplain's Corner
by Scarlett Griffin, Chaplain
Romans 8:28
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them."
Good and gracious God, with heads bowed, we acknowledge Your sovereignty over all creation. Father, we beseech you to bless Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point ministry, dedicating it for good as we witness a surge of faith, family and conservative values focusing on America’s youth, tomorrow’s leaders.
Happy Birthday, America! Lord God, in 1775, You led our forefathers to establish the most powerful nation in human history. This year, as we celebrate the two-hundred and fiftieth birthday of America, help us to acknowledge Your principles in founding her. Impress upon each of us the need to care for her and inspire our leaders as well as those who are to come to keep You in the forefront of acknowledging that and let us continue to give thanks. We lift our prayers to You, our loving Father, Amen
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Tune in to listen to the American Adversaries AM 950 or FM 94.9
Monday-Saturday 5-7pm
Sundays 5-8pm
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Scholarship applications for 2026 are DUE no later than
April 3, 2026
MILDRED LIND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Suburban Republican Women’s Club, Federated, awards a scholarship(s) of at least $1,000 to a Seminole County High School senior (or Seminole County high school graduate) female Republican who has shown leadership in the school and/or community.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be female and accepted to or attending, any accredited college, university or vocational/technical program
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Registered as a Republican in Seminole County or pre‐registered as a Republican in Seminole County, if at least 17 years or older
Contact srwcf1971@gmail.com for questions.
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President - Linda Reynolds - 407.402.2098
VP Of Programs and Events - 1st VP - Susan Sherman - 404.512.1712
VP of Membership - Katrina Guensch - 407.342.5088
Treasurer - Julie Denmon - 407.353.0058
Assistant Treasurer - Hazel Hissam 407.865.2086
Recording Secretary - Linda Harvey 407.252.3808
Corresponding Secretary - Julie Denmon 407.353.0058
Committee Chairs:
By-Laws - Lisa Haba
Campaign Activities - Mary Beth Peavy Hobbs
Chaplain - Scarlett Griffin
Legislative - Ami Nibhanupudy
MELP/Mildred Lind Scholarship - Vacant
Parliamentarian - Katrina Guensch
Sunshine - Jackie Cushman
Ways & Means - Jennifer David
Volunteers Needed For All Committees For 2025 and 2026! Ask how you may get more involved.
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2026 Membership Is Now Available
INVITE, INFORM & INVOLVE
New and Renewal forms and online payment may be completed on our website, www.srwcf.org.
Click below for the form if you wish to mail in a check. Click on our website link above for credit card payments.
Membership Renewal Application
New Membership Application
Membership Levels
Trump - $125*
DeSantis - $100*
Reagan - $75*
Lincoln - $60*
Active - $50*
Associate - $50**
Student - $15**
* Active Members - To be an Active Member you must be in good standing. Active members may vote, participate in debates, hold office and serve as a delegate to National, State Conventions or Conferences. Active membership includes membership in the National Federation of Republican Women and in the Florida Federation of Republican Women. Level is recognized in monthly newsletter, directory and monthly meeting media. $25 of each membership paid goes to FFRW and NFRW for membership dues. The balance of each level above remains with the club to support its programs and operating budget.
** Associate Members - To be an Associate Member, you must be in good standing - that includes your membership in another Federated Club. Associate members may not vote, hold office, or serve as a delegate or alternate for SRWCF to National, State Conferences or Conventions. Men are welcome to join as Associate Members.
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Trump Level Members:
Cheryl Adamkiewicz
Karen Arbutine
Kim Barker *
Nancy Bradley
Laura Alexis Brannon
Amy Calandrino *
Ann Carr
Jennifer David
Lois Davis
Julie Denmon
Sondra Doebler
Paula Duncan
Abby Greenberg
Scarlett Griffin
Andria Herr
Hazel Hissam
Anna Kiss
Ardyth Kromschroeder *
Catherine Maddox-Garrett
Lauren Miller
Denise O'Connor *
Susie Ridgeway
Ronni Taylor *
Terri Walsh *
Ashlee Woodard
Debbie Zimmerman
DeSantis Level Members:
Jean Belyeu
Michele Kennedy
Jan Mairn
Ellen Parcell *
Cindy Price *
Barbara Sherman
Susan Sherman
Barbara Witten
Reagan Level Members:
Tink Bayton *
Pamela Doll *
Katrina Guensch
Michelle Guirges
Amy Pennock
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Lincoln Level Members:
Jennifer Cornette-Holt
Kathy Coughlin
Kate deBorde
Dianna Fisher *
Linda Harvey
Stacy Luna
Sandee Schantini
Penny Szafran *
Jacque Wolford *
Welcome New Members in 2025 *
Kim Barker
Ed Bayton
Tink Bayton
Emily Duda Buckley
Amy Calandrino
Jennifer Cornette-Holt
Bob Dallari
Christi Davis
Nancy Divita
Pamela Doll
Holly Ecimovic
Kiel Ecimovic
Dianna Fisher
Chris Hart
Paula Henderson
Barbara Holt
Ardyth Kromschroeder
John Mica
Julia Nikulina
Jim O'Brien
Denise O'Connor
Ellen Parcell
Alison Presley
Cindy Price
Terry Snyder
Penny Szafran
Ronni Taylor
Diane Vivian
Terri Walsh
Jacque Wolford
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Volunteer Hours - You Count!
Did you know that your volunteer hours count towards FFRW and NFRW club awards? Please help us recognize all the volunteer work you have done on behalf of the club, candidates, polls, elections, running for an office, etc. The volunteer form can be found on our website, www.srwcf.org and can be returned at a club meeting or emailed to srwcftreasurer@gmail.com or click on the link below! Next submissions are due for the period of July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 by January 10, 2026.
Click Here for Printable Volunteer Form
Click Here To Report Hours Online
| | Happy Birthday To Our Members | | | | |
October
8th - Christi Davis
10th - Christine Walker
11th - Joy Ashlock
13th - Jan Mairn
23rd - Abby Greenberg
25th - Carol MacKeen
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Sponsorship
Opportunities
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Eagle Level Sponsorship - $1,000.00
- Access to membership for volunteer requests
- Logo with link on SRWCF website page
- Acknowledgment of sponsorship from podium at monthly meetings
- Logo and link in monthly newsletter/program announcements/Screen Presentation
- Logo on each table in standing frame
- Literature may be placed on table in meeting room AND in member check-in area for monthly meetings
- One associate (non-voting) membership
- One lunch included for each meeting. May be transferred.
Candidate Sponsors
Red Level Sponsorship - $500.00
- Access to membership for volunteer requests
- Logo with link on SRWCF website page
- Campaign logo and link in monthly newsletter/program announcements/Screen Presentation
- Acknowledgment of sponsorship from podium at monthly meetings
- Campaign banner hung at monthly meetings in candidates' corner
- Campaign logo on each table in standing frame
- Literature may be placed on "candidates' corner" table in meeting room AND in member check-in area for monthly meetings
- One associate (non-voting) membership
White Level Sponsorship - $250.00
- Campaign logo and link in monthly newsletter/program announcements/Screen Presentation
- Acknowledgment of sponsorship from podium at monthly meetings
- Campaign banner hung at monthly meetings in candidates' corner
- Literature may be placed on "candidates' corner table in meeting room AND in member check-in for monthly meetings
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Member Sponsors
Blue Level Sponsorship - $100
Business card ad included in all newsletters, meeting PowerPoint presentation and logo with link on Suburban website. Please contact Julie Denmon for details at srwcftreasurer@gmail.com if you are interested in placing an ad to support the club and advertise your business.
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Check out our website to see some recent updates! We added a page for our Business Affiliates (sponsors) with links to their websites, SRWCF News where you can see back editions of our newsletter and a Donate page for you to donate to the Mildred Lind Scholarship Fund
Click Here To See Our Updated Website
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SRWCF Meeting Dates for 2025
SRWCF Board Meetings - 2nd Wednesday of each month 1:30 pm
Wednesday, October 15th - Erika Donalds
Tuesday, November 4th - Fashion Show - Dillards Altamonte Mall
Wednesday, November 19th - Veterans Program
Tuesday, December 9th - SRWCF Holiday Party
Please sign up by the Friday before the meeting as Heathrow needs a meal count. There will be an extra $3.00 charge if you register after Friday. Member meals are $32 and Non-Member meals are $42 plus any applicable registration fee.
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