Celebrate Women's History Month - Her History is RepubliCAN We Celebrated Women's History Month and Celebrated Republican Women Trailblazers in Bexar County  Don’t Mess With Texas… Women! #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth  Bexar County Republican Women - San Antonio, Texas (bexargopwomen.org) #HerStoryoftheRepublicanParty The Republican Party of Bexar County celebrated some of our amazing Women Trailblazers with the #HerStoryOfTheRepublicanParty campaign. We highlighted several Bexar County Women's clubs and women trailblazers this Women's History Month that always make us proud and bring out the best in our Party. Go to: www.bexargop.org for more information about the Bexar County Republican Party. For additional information at Republican Women's clubs: www.tfrw.org For information on Conservative Candidates running in the May 1st election go to: www.MakeSAGreat.com.  Less than one month after American women were finally granted the right to vote in 1920, four pioneering San Antonio women took steps to form the first Republican women’s club in Texas! Before the end of the first year, the response to the club was overwhelming, as more than 600 women answered the call to become more politically involved. Even during the decades when the state leadership of Texas remained staunchly Democrat, the club persevered and ensured the survival of the Republican Party in the state. Today, that club is known as the Bexar County Republican Women (BCRW), and is the third-oldest organization of its kind in the nation. Its long history of dedicated service to Republican Party principles, its outstanding leaders, and its unwavering volunteer commitment over the last century of Texas politics has ensured BCRW will be a force to reckon with for years to come. Over the next week, we will be focusing on some of the amazing BCRW leaders of today—sharing their inspiring stories to encourage the next generation of Texas women as they work to advance the timeless values of the Republican Party! BEXAR COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN [link removed] Monthly meeting, 2nd Friday of the Month Networking at 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Program 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. The Club at Sonterra 901 E Sonterra Blvd San Antonio, Texas 78258 Don’t Mess With Texas… Women! #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth  Bexar County Republican Women - San Antonio, Texas (bexargopwomen.org) Republican Party of Bexar County ‌ ‌ ‌ A San Antonio native with roots stretching back to the Republic, Carol Van De Walle is a tried and true Lone Star lady. With a family legacy in both the farming and banking businesses, she epitomizes the pioneering spirit of our Texas Republican fore-mothers. Van De Walle’s roots in the Republican Party run deep, as well, as she has been involved in politics in Bexar County for decades. An excellent organizer, fundraiser, and fearless leader of countless grassroots projects, she is a frequent “go-to” person for Party efforts. Within the county party, she has served as precinct chair, election judge, ballot board member, CEC secretary, and vice chairman. Van De Walle has been a consistent delegate to RPT conventions and was elected by her fellow precinct chairs as chairman of her senate district conventions three times. She has demonstrated tireless leadership in her seven terms as President of Bexar County Republican Women. She has worn many hats within the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW)—serving as Secretary, VP for Finance, and First Vice President. Her dedication has been recognized in Van De Walle’s selection as a recipient of TFRW's 10 Outstanding Woman award in 2001, and a 2013 Honoree of the Bexar County Republican Party Hall of Fame. #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth  Shirley Martinez’s dedication and experience reaches across the national, state, and local level. A graduate of the University of the Incarnate Word, Martinez began her federal career with the U.S. Air Force as a clerk-typist at Lackland AFB. She spent 29 years in civil service... a number of them in our nation’s capital, working in various agencies such as the Department of the Interior, the Office of Civil Rights, the Environmental Protection Agency, and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Manpower & Reserve Affairs under the George W. Bush administration. Little did she know after her swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon on September 10, 2001, she would forever remember her first full day on the job: 9-11. Known for her experience in developing policy and her ability to work to bring positive change, Martinez was a valuable liaison to the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence, as well as a member of the U.S. Senate Task Force on Hispanic Affairs. Upon retirement, Martinez returned to San Antonio and became active in the political process. She has served in leadership roles with Bexar County Republican Women (BCRW) and in the Bexar County Party as a precinct chair, convention delegate, and vice chair of the Republican Party of Bexar County. She is a 2013 Republican Party of Bexar County Hall of Fame Honoree, and a 2015 TFRW Ten Outstanding Award recipient. She has been recognized by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Latinas” in the United States. #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth Freida Wright is an “adopted” Texan—born in the U.K., but settling in the Lone Star State with her husband and two children in 1971. From the moment of her arrival she became politically active, seeking to promote the values of the Republican Party and work to preserve the liberties she had come to cherish since moving to the United States. In 1997, she was finally awarded her citizenship. She would spend the next 22 years serving as a precinct chair, as well as in many other party roles, including election judge, candidate recruitment committee member, County Ballot Board member, and much more. Also in 1997, she joined the Alamo City Republican Women (ACRW). Quickly recognized for her fundraising and publicity skills, Wright was nominated for club president in 2000 and has served in that role ever since! Her vision was to continue to grow the club, and through her leadership, ACRW has consistently stayed as one of the largest clubs in Texas ever since. Wright has the incredible distinction of meeting and volunteering for every major national politician who has passed through Texas on the campaign trail. She especially enjoyed greeting President George W. Bush when he arrived in San Antonio. Her son was in Iraq at the time and the last thing President Bush said to her was “You be sure to tell Curby I love him, and I am proud to be his Commander in Chief.” In 2015, Wright was appointed to serve on the distinguished San Antonio Tricentennial Commission representing District 9, serving in that role until December of 2018. Though Wright has been honored as one of TFRW’s Top Ten in 2017, her proudest political accomplishment remains being president of ACRW and helping to keep it the club to be the largest in South Texas (and always in the top 3 in the state.) She loves being President, interacting with club members, and welcoming newcomers into the political fold! #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth  Alamo City Republican Women is the largest conservative group in south Texas and is made up of San Antonians of all ages and backgrounds… all committed to the future of this great nation. Organized in the 1950’s as the Northside Republicans, the name was changed to the Early Bird Republican Women’s Club in 1968. The club finally became Alamo City Republican Women (ACRW) in the 1970’s. For the past 20 years they have consistently been one of the top three clubs in Texas. ACRW believes that their strength comes from diversity of opinion, experience and culture. Their legacy is developing political leaders for the future, knowing that women are the most powerful force for change in the 21st century. ACRW donates thousands of volunteer hours to national, state and local candidates each election cycle, along with thousands of dollars in financial support. Club meetings are both political and educational, and the club prides itself on its charitable program focus. The current programs promoted by ACRW are: the Pearls Girls Court, the Boy’s Court, the SA Pregnancy Care Center, as well as other smaller area groups. Alamo City Republican Women believes in the power of grassroots political activism and lives that ideal every day. ALAMO CITY REPUBLICAN WOMEN [link removed] monthly meeting the third Tuesday of the month 11 am to 1 pm Networking at 10:45 am Meeting starts at 11:00 am Program starts at 11:30 am location La Quinta Inn & Suites 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd Interstate 410 & I-10 San Antonio, TX 78229 #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth  San Antonio Republican Women is a vibrant example of the energy and influence of conservative women in south Texas. The club meets monthly for fellowship and to focus on several stated goals. Along with being an official auxiliary to the Republican Party of Bexar County, the club seeks to promote an informed public through political education and activities and to promote the conservative principles of the Republican Party. Through their work in the community, their aim is to increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through active participation. SAN ANTONIO REPUBLICAN WOMEN www.sarepublicanwomen.com Meeting & Luncheon every 2nd Thursday of the Month Jan - May -- Sept - Dec 11:00am -1:00pm No meetings, June, July and August Old San Francisco Steak House 10223 Sahara, San Antonio [email protected] #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth Alma Perez Jackson has been active in the Republican Party for nearly 35 years and has served at many different levels within both the county and state organization. Jackson began as a precinct chairman in Bexar County in 1987, and would serve in this role for the next 29 years. During this time, she was an active block walker, phone banker, and also served for more than a decade as an election judge. Recognized for her leadership and her heart for training others, she ran the Bexar County Republican Party Precinct Organization Committee, helping recruiting new precinct chairmen and encouraging them to become more active in their communities. Most notably, Jackson has taught Naturalization classes to legal immigrants into this country. In this role, she was able to share her heart for core, conservative principles like personal responsibility, faith, and the importance of hard work… and how each are big factors in becoming successful American citizens. On the state level, Jackson has served both as the State Republican Executive Committeewoman for SD 26, along with two years as the RPT Vice Chair. She is currently RPT’s Chairman of Engagement. For her many efforts, Jackson was honored with the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Volunteer of the Year Award in 2013 for Senate District 26. #HERSTORYoftheRepublicanParty #WomensHistoryMonth CAMINO REAL REPUBLICAN WOMEN DJTUP/@caminorealrw Social 6:00 -6:30 p.m. Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. weekly Blanco BBQ 13259 Blanco Road San Antonio, Texas 78216 The Bexar County Republican Women clubs welcome you and you will always have a seat at our table. A list of clubs is below: for a statewide list: [link removed] ‌ Republican Party of Bexar County | 12000 Starcrest #101, San Antonio, TX 78247 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!