Chartered in 2001, the Republican Women of Bossier strives to provide fellowship among Republican women, foster loyalty to the Republican party's ideals, promote an informed electorate, increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government, and to work for the election of the Republican Party's nominees.
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To subscribe to our newsletter, please email rwbnewsletter@yahoo.com |
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Interested in speaking at an RWB meeting? Contact RWB Vice President for information. |
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President: Debora Mammarelli Vice-President: Becky Stobaugh Recording Secretary: Kristina Yanich Treasurer: Nancy Adcock Corresponding Secretary: Tommye Thomas Parliamentarian: Tricia Firth
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1) The RWB is helping military families stationed overseas. Please bring clipped grocery coupons to any RWB general meeting. Even coupons expired less than 6 months will be accepted! 2) The RWB is also participating in Operation Support our Troops. Items requested include: energy bars, sugarless gum, nuts, Pringles, individual packets of hot chocolate, instant coffee, instant grits, tuna in foil packs, trail mix, toilet paper, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, Band-Aids, Gold Bond powder, Wet Ones, baby wipes, emery boards, non-medicated eye drops, individual Kleenex packs, flyswatters, ball point pens, AA batteries, quart- and gallon-size plastic baggies, writing tablets, boxes of miscellaneous greeting cards, and sunscreen. Items can be dropped off at the monthly general RWB meetings or other arrangements can be made by contacting OSOT Project Chairman. 3) Please contribute to the La. Veterans' Home by donating men's T-shirts, socks, Fixodent, mouthwash, and shaving cream. These items may be brought each month to the RWB general meeting. 4) Watch for details about our "Back to School" community service drive for the Barksdale Family Readiness Center later this fall. |
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Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. To make a reservation for a meeting, call 318-742-6182. Visitors are always welcome! |
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RWB Members --- click here for awards forms for recording your hours for LFRW Awards |
The Republican Women of Bossier does not endorse any candidate, but rather provides a forum for disbursing information regarding Republican candidates |
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April 22 General Meeting at 6 p.m. at Dee-Light-Full Cafe'. Stephen Parr from KSLA will be guest speaker at our Earth Day meeting. Call 742-6182 for reservations. Guests are welcome! May 6 Board Meeting at 6 p.m. at Dee-Light-Full Cafe'. All officers and committee chairpersons should attend. May 14 - 15 LFRW Spring Board Meeting in Baton Rouge. All LFRW members are encouraged to attend. See details below for registration information. May 27 General Meeting at 6 p.m. at History Center adjacent to Bossier Library on Beckett Street. Cookies & coffee will be served. Call 742-6182 for reservations. Guests are welcome! June 21 NFRW 70th Anniversary at the Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois. More details available on the NFRW website including hotel and luncheon reservations. |
Are you interested in joining the RWB? We would be delighted to welcome you to our growing organization. Please complete our Membership Application today and mail to RWB, Post Office Box 5173, Bossier City, LA 71171-5173 along with your dues. Dues for calendar year 2008 are $25 for voting members and $15 for associate members. Voting membership in the RWB also includes membership in the LA Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women.
Members interested in joining the LA Federation of Republican Women 2008 Magnolia Club should contact Lucille Williams; membership is $100 per person and includes special seating at LFRW functions, admission to special receptions, and much more. Please support the LFRW by joining the Magnolia Club. |
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Do you know an outstanding educator? Would you like to recognize them for their dedication and commitment to the development of our of children? Applications for the LFRW's "Favorite Teacher Award" are available from the RWB. Click here to contact our Awards Chairperson. |
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| LFRW Spring Member Conference & Board of Directors Meeting will be held at the Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15. Registration is $55 per person and includes Wednesday's Board Meeting, buffet lunch, and reception at the Governor's Mansion, as well as Thursday's continental breakfast and our annual Day At The Legislature plus all conference materials. Conference Registration forms will be available at the April RWB meeting. Hotel reservations may be made by calling 1-888-627-8567 and asking for "LFRW Rate" before May 1. |
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PHOTO GALLERY March, 2007 LFRW State Convention April, 2007 RWB Volunteers at Jindal HQ RWB Donates School Supplies to Children of Deployed Airmen at BAFB November, 2007 LFRW Fall Board Meeting March, 2008 RWB Membership Social March 2008 RWB Meeting
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RWB Scholarship Application The purpose of the RWB Scholarship is to encourage and support women to reach their highest potential by providing some financial assistance to aid them in the furtherance of their education. For more information contact Scholarship Committee. For a scholarship application, click here. For general information and instructions, click here. The amount of each scholarship is $500 per semester. Being chosen to receive a RWB scholarship does not disqualify that same woman from being an applicant or a recipient at a later date. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 1st of each year to be considered for fall semester scholarship. Selection as a recipient of the RWB scholarship will be based upon information provided by the applicant and a personal interview by the scholarship committee. The applicant's narrative statement of interest, her plans for the future, as well as demonstrated financial need will be of most importance in the selection process. Female applicants must fulfill the following initial criteria: 1) be a graduate of a Bossier Parish High School 3) be a registered Republican and have some political experience 4) be able to provide a high school transcript with a GPA of at least 3.5 and a class rank in the top 10%. A student already enrolled in college must have a GPA of 3.0 5) ACT minimum score of 21 6) submit a typed application form completed in its entirety 7) final eligibility will be determined after proof of enrollment is provided 8) students pursuing degrees in either Government, Political Science, Pre-Law, Law or Media-related subjects will receive highest priority for consideration.
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| The new PAR Guide to the 2008 Louisiana Legislature is available. This booklet is published annually by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana and includes all the names and contact information for statewide elected officials, the House and Senate members, as well as other information about committees and offices of the state government. Single copies are available for $9 each from PAR. |
