Hi-Desert Republican Women Federated
An affiliate of the California Federation of Republican Women
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Welcome to the Hi-Desert Republican Women, Federated web site. HDRWF is an affiliate of the California Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women As members of a national and statewide organization the High Desert Republican Women, Federated strongly influences the outcome of elections and promotes legislation that supports quality of life issues that affect our community.

  • To elect Republicans to office at all levels of government
  • To foster and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party and the ideals for which it stands
  • To promote education and public awareness of the issues which shape America
  • To register voters to the Republican Party and to participate in campaign and precinct activities including staffing Republican headquarters

What does HDRWF do?

We promote an informed electorate through political education, cooperate with other Republican groups to elect Republican candidates, and influence legislation through state and national advocacy programs. Recruiting new members, participation in voter registration, and community involvement are paramount to HDRWF.

Why should I get involved?

Politics is important because participation of people in their government keeps it honorable and just, and maintains this nation as the citadel of freedom for those who will follow us. Being a member of HDRWF provides fellowship and the opportunity to become acquainted with people who hold similar interests and beliefs as you do. Your time, energy, and talents are always appreciated. Today's busy women can multiply their influence being a part of a strategic group like Hi-Desert Republican Women, Federated.

Who can join?

You must be a registered Republican to join HDRWF. Annual Federated memberships are $25. Annual Associate memberships are $15 and reserved for men, women of other federated clubs, or young Republicans under 18. Fill out our request for information and someone from our membership committee will contact you.

What are membership benefits?

  • Informative monthly bulletin with legislative updates (except during July, August and December)
  • Monthly business meeting and luncheon with speaker (except during July, August and December)
  • E-mail group for club announcements,Republican Party action alerts, and notification of Republican events
  • Women of Influence Awards presented in November to members who invite three new members to join, register three Republican voters, and communicate with three elected officals during the year
  • Monthly drawings for members who invite new members to join
  • Monthly drawings for new members
  • National Federation of Republican Women Membership (100,000 mbrs. strong)
  • NFRW Quarterly Magazine
  • Great opportunities for voter registration, community involvement, and campaign and precinct participation
Our Organization functions through the committment of all of our membership. Our activities are planned and led by members of our Executive board and Committee chairs.

Executive Board

President Niru Vangala
First Vice President Joan Lewis
Second Vice President Carolyn Thompson
Third Vice President Rosalie Reed
Parliamentarian Cindy Preston
Treasurer Cheryl Bluy
Corresponding Secretary (vacant)
Secretary Dorthy Inglese

Chairmen

Americanism Cindy Preston
Auditor (vacant)
Awards Carolyn Thompson
Budget Cheryl Bluy
Business & Professional Women
Bulletin (Editor) Soni Beckman
Caring for America Barbara Andreasen
Communications Ann Farrell
Conventions & Reservations Carolyn Thompson
Chaplain Judy Morris
Education Rosanne Smith
Historian Cindy Preston
Legislation Donna Hall
Membership Secretary Sue Ann Schappert
Membership Promotion Joan Lewis
No Child Left Behind Joan Lewis
Press Publicity (vacant)
Reservations Ida Thomson
Scholarships Thersa Malouf
Sunshine & Raindrops Linda Lange
Voter Registration (vacant)
Ways & Means Rosalie Reed