Alabama Federation of Republican Women

HISTORY

The Alabama Federation of Republican Women (AFRW) was organized in 1962. AFRW is part of the largest political party organization in the country, the National Federation of Republican Women. Founded in 1938, the National Federation of Republican Women is a grassroots political organization and is one of the largest and most influential women’s political organizations in the country. AFRW also works closely with the Republican National Committee and the Alabama Republican Party.

PURPOSE

AFRW is an issue-oriented organization that believes in and works to retain the core values of our Founding Fathers enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. We believe in freedom and individual liberty, the rule of law, low taxes, limited government, individual initiative, free enterprise, fiscal responsibility, strong national security, judicial restraint, quality education and family values. To further these core values, AFRW works to promote an informed electorate through political education; to influence the crucial issues that our nation and communities face; and by recruiting, supporting, and electing qualified Republicans who support and defend these American values. AFRW is dedicated to empowering Republican women of all ages and backgrounds, increasing the effectiveness of women in government through training, lobbying, and encouraging more women to seek office. AFRW also works to support and enhance our local communities by volunteer service and monetary contributions, as well as sponsoring education, literacy, and service projects throughout our communities statewide.

ORGANIZATION

AFRW is divided into seven Congressional districts and each district has several local clubs. Click “Club Information” at the left to find local clubs, their presidents and contact information.

COMMITTEES

To help accomplish our objectives, AFRW has formed committees whose purpose is to enhance education, practice patriotism, uphold Founding core values, and improve the quality of life in our communities overall. These committees and their chairs are as follows:

Americanism: Natalie Schmidt will focus on how to put God back in public schools and the public square to keep America as “one nation under God”. A snapshot of America’s history shows the path that made our country successful was guided and modeled on faith in God.

Caring for America: Pam Rogers will engage school students in a “We The People” competition to encourage an understanding of American history, civics and the Constitution. The theme for their papers will be “What Makes America Different”? A judges’ panel will select winners.

Education and Literacy: Peggy Shrum will explore the pros and cons of Home Schools and Charter Schools and present her research to AFRW for a decision on where AFRW stands and how we can effectively monitor legislation and other actions that affect that stand.

Legislation: Donna Silkworth will head this committee which will monitor legislation and events that promote fiscal responsibility, ethics, and accountability.

Minority Outreach: Ingrid Richardson will chair our outreach efforts to minorities. Conservatives have an uphill battle to preserve freedoms fought for and won by so many; conservatives of all faiths, race, ethnicities must find a way to work together to accomplish mutual goals.

Women’s Health: Janet Donoghue will continue as chair of the Women’s Health Committee. This committee is required by NFRW and Janet has done a wonderful job.