About
Our purpose is to educate our members and those around us through informative programs at our meetings and to keep abreast of issues and candidates that reflect Republican values.
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
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To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.
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To promote an informed public through political education and activity.
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To disseminate relevant information to all members.
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To foster loyalty to the Republican Party at all levels of goverment.
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To promote the principles of Republican Party.
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To work for Republican candidates in all elections, including non-partisan elections.
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To support the objectives and policies of the Republican National Committee and the Oregon Republican State Central Committee.
Our Vision
Engaging and Empowering Women in Clackamas County Politics
Oregon Federation of Republican Women
On May 28, 1940, Marion Martin, Executive Director of the the National Federation, advised that the application of the Oregon Chapter of Pro American had been approved to become a member of the National Federation of Republican Women's Clubs. Wilam Bishop was State President at that time. Oregon held dual membership in both national organizations (Pro America and National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs) and maintained a state office in the old Oregon Building in Portland.
In 1948 a vote was taken at an annual meeting to drop membership in Pro America and continue with the National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs.
In February 1948, the Oregon Chapter of Pro America filed Supplemental Articles of Incorporation with the State of Oregon changing its name to Republican Women's Federation of Oregon. In April1963 by vote of the governing body, the organization name was again changed to the current Oregon Federation of Republican Women (OFRW). Today the OFRW consists of four districts and seventeen clubs of civic minded and politically active Oregon women.
National Federation of Republican Women
Founded in 1938, the National Federation of Republican Women is the largest grassroots Republican women's organization in the country with tens of thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation.
Building leaders, energizing communities and keeping America strong, NFRW empowers women from all backgrounds in the political process and provides a forum for women to serve as leaders in the political, government, and civic arenas.
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