BCRW Summer Picnic and Membership Drive, July 27, 2009

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The annual Summer Potluck Picnic and Membership Drive of the Benton County Republican Women was held at Janet Paine's beautiful home on Monday, July 27, 2009. Janet is such a fine hostess and makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The view is an incredible series of Christmas Trees of various growth stages spilling over rolling hills. First Vice President, Hawthorne O'Rourke stood in for President Lou Copes who was out of state. Christine Strawn, Vice President of the Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront, was the guest speaker. Christine explained that the recent deployment of National Guard Troops to Iraq was the largest deployment in Oregon's history and so Operation Homefront is committed to assisting a huge number of families of the deployed and she explained the many ways in which BCRW members can help.
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Republican Float in Albany's Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2008

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The Benton County and Linn County Republicans participated in Albany's annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11th. This years' theme was "Land of the Free - Home of the Brave" and it is always our pleasure to honor our Veterans on this special day. The Benton County Republican Women designed the float and made buttons to pass out to veterans and children. Read More......

OFRW District IV Meeting, June 21, 2008

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On Saturday, June 21, 2008 the Oregon Federation of Republican Women held their District IV Director's Meeting at the Eola Inn Restaurant which is nestled on the bank of the Willamette River at what is known as Eola Bend. Vi MacDonald, District IV Director, conducted the meeting with OFRW President, Joyce Waggoner present. Andrew Over, Executive Director of the Oregon Republican Party was the main speaker. Mason Harrison, Oregon Campaign Chair for Sen. John McCain, also spoke briefly saying that Oregon is "in play," and we will see a very active and committed McCain campaign. The Clubs of District IV are: Benton County Republican Women, Capitol City Republican Women, Linn County Republican Women and Polk County Republican Women Read More......