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In 1971 a group of politically interested Republican women, headed by Ann Pinnock, at that time the Florida State Republican Committeewoman, decided it was time to form an organization to provide a forum for themselves and other interested women. As a result of this decision, on February 24, 1971, an organizational meeting took place at The Caboose restaurant in Fern Park. There were 14 original members. They were: Ann Pinnock, Jackie Martinson, Paula Hawkins, Lila Buchanan, Budsy Kirchman, Jean Bryant, Rosemarie Bumbaugh, Mallie Salter, Gretchen Tope, Dede Schaffner, Patsy Wagner, Marian Eggers, Suzie Gibbs and Doris Salfi. |
The History of the Suburban Republican Women's Club, Federated |
The Suburban Republican Women's Club, Federated (originally known as the Greater Seminole Republican Women's Club) was chartered in March 1971. The original name was the Greater Seminole Republican Women's Club. Later that year, after being granted a Charter by the Florida Federation of Republican Women, the name was changed. The FFRW was an affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Women. On June 7, 2006 the Florida New Federation of Republican Women received their charter from the NFRW. The members of SRWCF voted unanimously to join the FNFRW. Note: At this time, as we go to print (February 10, 2007), the FFRW no longer has a charter from the NFRW in the State of Florida. They are involved in litigation. |
"Federated Women are The Life of The Party!" |