Republican Women Making A Difference

Welcome to the official site of
Lakewood Republican Women
which was founded and chartered on April 16, 1971.

Lakewood Republican Women is one of the largest Republican women's groups in Washington State.  Our mission is to educate women in the political process, motivate them to get involved in that process to elect Republicans and to reach out to the community where there is a need.  Our monthly luncheon meetings at the lovely Oakbrook Country Club have programs planned with renowned speakers, panel discussions and forums that are educational and entertaining. Membership is open to all women who believe in Republican philosophy and live in Pierce County. All members are encouraged to use their special talents and energies to complete our objectives. 

I invite you to contact us with any questions and please join us at our next event.  I am sure you will find us warm, welcoming and worth your investment of time.

Lucile Summerlin
President, LRW

Our Mission Is

"To recruit, organize, motivate and educate members to participate in the Republican party at all levels and elect Republicans."

Our Objectives Are

To promote an informed public through political education activity.

To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through political participation.

To support the objectives and policies of the Republican party.

To work for the election of Republican candidates.

To recruit and promote qualified women candidates for public office.
 

Legislative Report

LRW Member Charlotte Carrell has submitted her final legislative report for the current session. You might want to get a few tissues in hand before you read how the Washington state legislature has disregarded the will of the people. Click here to be taken to Charlotte's report.

Please go to our Calendar page for a list of upcoming events.

What Has LRW Been Doing?

"Lots". Click here to be taken to our Recent Activities page where you will see photographs from recent events.

Dues Are Due - Dues Be Due - Due Be Due Be Due

It’s that time of year again, LRW dues are $30.00 for members and $20.00 for Associates. Checks can be made out to LRW and sent to the address below or can be paid at November’s luncheon meeting on the 19th.

Lakewood Republican Women
P O Box 39462
 Lakewood, WA 98496-3462

A Note from New President, Lucile Summerlin

On 19 November 2010, I was honored to be installed as president of Lakewood Republican Women. I welcome your ideas on making LRW even better and bigger as we celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2011. Because of Sally Taylor introducing me to LRW after 2004 phone banking, I will follow the big footsteps (no pun intended) of previous presidents. I am pleased to introduce your 2011 LRW officers:

Glenda Adkins, 1st Vice-president, has a myriad of ideas promoting LRW and fundraising.
Lillian Murphy, 2nd Vice-president (and past-president). Lillian is also to be congratulated for her new duty as South Puget Sound District Director for WRFW (Washington Federation of Republican Women).
Marlene Bostic, Secretary, serving a second term taking meticulous notes.
Shirley Burrows, Treasurer, serving a second term, and keeping the financial books in good order.

The officers need helpers, and the following ladies have agreed to fill our many committee positions. I thank you all for saying “Yes” when I called and begged….I mean asked…. you to help LRW.

Barbara Vest returning as Americanism chairman, enlightens us with interesting historical facts during our luncheons. Sally Taylor returns as Awards chairman, making sure LRW meets criteria for WFRW and NFRW awards.
Virginia Suslick, Budget, replaces Sheila Moberg, who has done a great job helping prepare our yearly budget.
Norma Wilbur, a new member, agreed to be our Campaign chairman.
Jean Wilcox, Caring for America, returns to this charitable position. She makes sure Mary Bridge Comfy Closet and Fort Lewis-McChord AFB Christmas Santa’s Castle receive necessary funds.
Evelyn Kelly, Chaplain, a member about one year, offers the blessing at our luncheons.
Glenda Adkins, Fundraising, has great ideas for FUNd-raising in 2011 that you won’t want to miss.
Trish Otterholt, Historian, agreed to return to this position.
Susan Nelson, Hospitality, is responsible for choosing yummy luncheon choices. She will definitely appreciate prompt RSVPs each month.
Charlotte Carrell, Legislation, returns as the lady who keeps us informed of what’s going on in Olympia.
Pat Wywadis and Sue Smerer, Literacy, work at Mary Bridge Hospital. They took a vacation day to deliver dictionaries to Salters Point 4th-graders in October for the Dictionary Project.
Lura Sheahan, Membership, a new member, will replace Jan Solomonson in this important position.
Jeni Martinez, Webmaster, replaces Mel Henderson. Thanks, Mel, for developing the LRW website.
Diana Olson, Programs, has innovative ideas for a dynamic LRW. Diana, THANKS for being our 2010 president.
Beverly Raschke Scholarship, just retired from nursing and needed something to fill her “free time.” She will be mentored by previous chairman, Nicky Minor, as LRW awards a scholarship to a worthy high-school young woman.
Clarene Johnson, Sunshine, has filled other positions in LRW, and can be counted on to help when needed.

THANK YOU to the ladies who have “retired” from being chairmen; your duties are a big part of LRW being successful.

We need to fill the following positions: Newsletter: Jeni Martinez will work with you until you feel comfortable preparing the monthly newsletter. This is an important tool for communicating with members and others who go to our website. This would be a good position for someone who can give a few hours a month without leaving home because everything is done on the computer. Bylaws and Parlimentarian: According to last year’s chairman, Sheila Moberg, this is a fairly easy position. Publicity: Thanks, Penney Coffey, for holding this position in 2010.

New ideas for LRW in 2011 are coming. Read the newsletter and website to find out what is happening -- you don’t miss out on the fun. I can be reached via phone or email, and will respond to you in a timely manner. I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Lucile Summerlin