THE WISCONSIN Honoring our Heroes Republican Woman THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN S POLITICAL ORGANIZATION IN WISCONSIN TODAY! Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women 39th Biennial Convention NOVEMBER 3-4, 2017 NEENAH, WISCONSIN Official Call... In accordance with the bylaws of the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women (WFRW) {Article IX., sec. 1}, I Charlotte Rasmussen, President of the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women, hereby issues the Official Call to the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women s 39th Biennial Convention and requests that the delegated representatives of the members of the WFRW present themselves for the Convention on November 3 4, 2017 in Neenah Wisconsin. This is the Call to the pre-convention Board of Director s meetings on November 3, 2017. The agenda will include such business as should properly be conducted by the delegates, including election of officers for the 2018 2019 term, proposed bylaw amendments and resolutions, and additional business appropriate for consideration. The Convention will feature workshops, exciting speakers and networking events. The Convention will provide an excellent forum to review our achievements and to look ahead to new opportunities. This material includes all of the information you need to make your plans to join us in Neenah. Additional details are available at wfrw.org. Charlotte Rasmussen Executive Committee WFRW President Charlotte Rasmussen, Stanley Immediate Past President Jackie Trudell, Appleton First Vice President Robin Moore, Brookfield Second Vice President Vicky Ostry, Brookfield Third Vice President Carol Brunner, Franklin Fourth Vice President Karen Mueller, Chippewa Falls Treasurer Pam Travis, Neillsville Recording Secretary Rose Ann Dieck, Greendale Corresponding Secretary Virginia Jesse Auditor Cate Zeuske Wisconsin FederationWFRW of Republican Women
Convention Schedule of Events The following events are scheduled at the Neenah Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center: Friday, November 3, 2017 9:00-11:30 WFRW, Fall Board of Directors Meeting 12:00 1:30 Luncheon 12:00 6:15 Registration for Convention / Information Desk Open 2:00-4:00 WFRW Training & Workshops 5:15-6:15 Social 6:15-8:30 Dinner 8:45-9:30 Book Signing and pictures Saturday November 4, 2017 7:30-12:00 Convention Registration / Information Desk Open 8:30-11:30 Convention 11:45-2:00 Luncheon *Schedule is subject to change. NFRW Convention in Philadelphia Waukesha Spring Luncheon GOP Convention - WFRW Luncheon
Convention Registration Information The Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women (WFRW) is pleased to host our 39th Biennial Convention in conjunction with our 2017 Fall Board of Directors Meeting and a Convention Banquet at the Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. The banquet is semi-formal attire. We are offering a variety of participation levels to accommodate your schedule and interests. You may purchase the all-inclusive Everything Package which includes the Fall 2017 Board of Directors Meeting, Buffet Luncheon, Workshops and Convention Banquet on Friday, 39th Biennial Convention and Buffet Luncheon on Saturday. Or, you have the option to purchase tickets to individual events. NEW THIS YEAR: Sponsor A Hero! which allows you to sponsor a veteran or first responder to attend the Friday Night Convention Banquet with Kris Tanto Paronto. Packages We are delighted to announce Friday evening s Convention Banquet Keynote Speaker is Kris Tanto Paronto. A former Army Ranger, Kris Paronto, is a Survivor of the 2012 Benghazi Siege that was the subject of the book and movie, 13 Hours. Kris Paronto is also the USA Today Bestselling Kris Tanto author of recently released Paronto The Ranger Way. In his book, Tanto provides powerful, motivational tools for surviving and thriving to bring readers discipline, motivation, success and peace to life. Everything Package: The Everything Package includes well, Everything! It begins with the Board of Directors Meeting on Friday morning, includes a Buffet Luncheon, the Learn-And-Grow Workshops Friday Afternoon, the Convention Banquet Friday night with Very Special Guest Speaker Kris Tanto Paronto. Added to that, the Everything Package includes a Buffet Luncheon and Convention activities that will wrap up Saturday afternoon. $95.00 Friday Board of Directors Meeting: This ticket includes the WFRW s Fall 2017 Board of Directors Meeting and Buffet Luncheon. $30.00 Friday Night Convention Banquet (Only) with Very Special Guest Speaker Kris Tanto Paronto : This ticket opens the door for you to attend a very special evening with Very Special Guest Speaker Kris Tanto Paronto. $60.00 Friday Night Convention Banquet + Saturday WFRW 39th Biennial Convention: This ticket gains you entrance to the Friday Night Convention Banquet with Very Special Guest Speaker Kris Tanto Paronto. It also includes the WFRW 39th Biennial Convention and the Lunch Buffet on Saturday. $75.00 WFRW 39th Biennial Convention: This ticket gains you access to the WFRW 39th Biennial Convention which includes the Learn-And-Grow Workshops on Friday, the Convention on Saturday and Saturday s Buffet Luncheon. $30.00 Sponsor A Hero: Would you like to sponsor one of our heroes a veteran, first responder or law enforcement for the Friday Night Convention Banquet? This ticket is for you! $40.00 Send Check to: Vicky Ostry Name: Address: 3725 Yukon Rd Unit C, Brookfield, WI 53045 Or Pay by going to Eventbrite and here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wfrw-fall-2017-board-of-directors-meeting-and-39th-biennial-convention-tickets-37474308666
Convention Registration Information (Cont d) Frequently Asked Questions May I bring a guest? Yes, guest registration are available for family, friends and potential new members. Guests follow the same registration schedule and procedure as full Convention registrants. Guests who purchase a full Convention registration may attend the general sessions featuring key Republican speakers, food functions and Friday workshops. Complete a separate Registration Form for each guest. Whom do I call if I have questions? Hotel: Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Neenah, WI., 920-720-8000 and ask for WFRW Room block. How do I receive my registration credentials? Registration packets, including credentials and tickets, must be picked up by the registrant in the WFRW registration area at the Bridgewood Resort Hotel. Where will activities be held? All activities will be at the: Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center 1000 Cameron Way Neenah, WI May I purchase extra tickets? Yes! Remember, as a full Convention registrant, all events are included. Additional guest tickets for just one or more events are listed and can be purchased. Where can I get more information? The WFRW website: www.wifrw.org. The WFRW website includes your link to Eventbrite registration, and will update with more information on program, schedule and hotel. Charlotte Rasmussen, President WFRW, 715-551-9724 or charlotter@ceas.coop Certifying Delegates / Alternates / Guests Once you as a WFRW member have registered for WFRW Convention your club President assigns all Delegates, Alternates and Guests. We want all attendees to know we are very excited to have all members attend. Every attending member will be part of all the excitement. This is our opportunity to energize our members. Please invite friends and future members. We will make everyone a part of this fun and important Convention. Please sign up a soon as possible, so we can have the most accurate count on attendees.
Elections In accordance with the WFRW Bylaws (Article IX, Sec 3) the Nominating Committee, elected by the WFRW Executive Board, has submitted the report on Nominees for the 2018-2019 Term of Office. PRESIDENT 1st VICE PRESIDENT 2nd VICE PRESIDENT 3rd VICE PRESIDENT 4th VICE PRESIDENT Robin Moore Waukesha County Carol Brunner Milwaukee County Vicky Ostry Waukesha County Karen Mueller Chippewa County Kristine Newhouse Winnebago County RECORDING SEC. CORRESPONDING SEC. TREASURER AUDITOR Kathy Broghammer Ozaukee County Rose Ann Dieck Milwaukee County Pam Travis Clark County Ginny Jesse Shawano County 2017 Nominating Committee Ginny Marschman Waukesha, WI Chair Sandy Duckett Green Bay, WI Patty Reiman Whitefish Bay, WI Jenny Frederick Jackson, WI Sandra Ermeling Wausau, WI The delegates to the Convention will elect WFRW s Wisconsin officers for the 2018-2019 term. Candidates will be nominated on Saturday, November 4, 2017 (Article IX, sec 4) and voting shall be on November 4, 2017 by accredited delegates only, Delegates must register with the Credentials Committee to receive ballots. Voting may be by acclamation when there is but one candidate for office. Picture ID is required to cast a ballot.
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Wisconsin FederationWFRW of Republican Women WFRW N12003 Fernwall Avenue Stanley, WI 54768 PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Permit #203 Eau Claire, WI WEB Facebook.com Wisconsin Federation of Republican Twitter.com/#/WFRW www.wifrw.org www.nfrw.org The Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women is the largest and most influential volunteer women s political organization in the state and an affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Women. Founded in 1938, the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women is a grassroots political organization with members across the state in a network of local clubs. We strengthen the Republican Party by recruiting, training and electing candidates; advocating the Party s philosophy and initiatives; and empowering women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process. Please join with us. We welcome one and all. Wisconsin FederationWFRW of Republican Women Membership Form If you have not yet joined REPUBLICAN WOMEN in 2017, PLEASE JOIN NOW! YES! I want to become a member Republican Women invite you to join as a Virtual Club Member, it is only $20 and includes membership for the NFRW, the WFRW and we will find a Local Club that works for you. Name: Address: City: ST Zip Telephone Number(s): Email Address: Mail to: WFRW W5504 Bienneck Rd Neillsville, WI 54456 County: Authorized and paid for by the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women, Pam Travis, Treasurer www.wifrw.org Newsletter editors: Charlotte Rasmussen & Virginia Jesse