COALITION OF FRANKLIN COUNTY REPUBLICANS OPEN A REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS

July 9, 2010 - A coalition of Franklin County Republicans opened a Republican Headquarter in Winchester on July 9, 2010.  Franklin County Republican Headquarters will open at 1317 Dinah Shore Boulevard in the same location as the 2008 Headquarters.  Come and visit during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.  We have information on all state and local Republican candidates.  Franklin County Republican Headquarters is sponsored by Franklin County Republican Women in partnership Franklin County Young Republicans, Sewanee College Republicans, and the South Middle Tennessee Republican Leadership Group.

JANET DORAN APPOINTED TO SERVE ON FRANKLIN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION

February 17, 2010 - Janet Doran, of Estill Springs, was appointed by the Tennessee State Election Commission, February 16, 2010, to serve on the Franklin County Election Commission.  She was nominated by Franklin County Republican Women and will replace Mike Foster who stepped down from the Commission in January to run for Sheriff.

As a lifelong Republican, Mrs. Doran has a strong background in politics.  Born in Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Doran has been a Franklin County resident for 13 years.  Her daughter Chris, son-in-law Brian, two grandsons and a granddaughter also reside in Franklin County.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Federation of Republican Women, the Tennessee Federation of Republican Women and is an Immediate Past President of the Franklin County Republican Women.  FCRW is a chartered organization in both TN as well as the National Federation with over 3,000 members.  She served two terms as Chairman of the Franklin County Republican Party, served one term in 2007-2008 on the Franklin County Election Commission and was a representative of TnFRW in the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minnesota.   

A few of Mrs. Doran’s other accomplishment are:  Actively participated in campaign’s for Senator’s Bob Corker; Pat Marsh; Lamar Alexander and former Presidential Candidate Fred Thompson; Served over 2,000 volunteer hours in FC Republican Headquarters;  Organized many activities and clothing drives for underprivileged children; Organized Treats for Troops to send supplies to Tennessee Military troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan; Twice served on Steering Committees when Franklin County Republican Women organized & hosted the annual Ladies Day on the Hill Event for TnFRW.

Submitted by:          Bonnie Fletcher, FCRW Publicity Chairman

Informational contact:         Shirley Wert, Pres. FCRW 1-931-588-2761; shirley@swert.us

                                      761 Gipson LN, Decherd TN 37324

February 23, 2010 - Shirley Wert, President of Franklin County Republican Women, issued the following facts and information about the philosophy and core values of Franklin County Republican Women.  Please read:

1. Chartered in 1992 by the TN Federation of Republican Women; National Federation of Repubican.
2. Work within the ByLaws of both the FCRW; TnFRW and National as required by all these organizations.
3. We actively work to promote Republican Candidates in local,county & state elections.
4. F.C.R.W. works through the  Barbara McAndrew I.R.I.S. Fund  to recommend & assist in requests for campaign fund for local candidates.  We have never been refused.
5. F.C.R.W. funds are dispersed in many directions locally.  We support our military with efforts such Treats for Troops; Hot homemade breakfast when the 278th unit was recently deployed; Contribute back to school articles of clothing & school supplies for local disadvantaged children; support of Republican Headquarters during election years where all Republican candidates may inventory their campaign collateral. We have many volunteers that make over 2000+  calls, prepare mailings for the candidates and campaign door-to-door as needed.  Voluneers also go to other counties to assist in election efforts in these critical times.
6. F.C.R.W.Co-sponsors Republican Events with the South Middle TN Republican Leadership Group (an eleven county organization). Such as Red, White & Blue; Reagan Day dinners; & debate forums. 
7. Current membership is 45 and growing.
8. We welcome all women of like mind who desire becoming involved while working for Republican Candidates at local, state and national levels - promoting leadership; friendship and selfworth in working toward common goals.  This one of the most important election years in history.  Let's re-vitalize, re-energize and re-organize helping Republican's on all levels return to power and take our country back