Flathead County Republican Women

Dear FCRW Members,

The Flathead County Republican Women Executive Board members want you to know that we put the health and safety of our members above all else. We understand that our general Membership Meetings are considered social gatherings and typically meetings are over the currant suggested distancing threshold of 10 or less, and we find it necessary to comply with the recommended guidance of the CDC, the WHO and our own state and local governmental authorities.

We want to act in the best interest of everyone’s well-being and do our part to help reduce the spread of this virus in any way possible. The FCRW Executive Board held a special online meeting today to determine what steps we need to take for future meetings. We will have our regular scheduled executive board meeting (online) on April 6, 2020 and at that time will re-evaluate the COVID-19 situation and decide whether or not to hold the April 20 general meeting. We have been in communication with the Red Lion and they are being very understanding and will remain flexible and will not charge us if we need to cancel the meeting.

Please continue to stay connected with updated information by looking on our website http://fcrwomen.org, checking your emails, and join the 464 people following us on Facebook if you have an account. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/FCRWomen

If you were unable to come to our last meeting you will find a post on the home page of our website dated 3/16/20 with a link to the Facebook Video (see above Facebook link).

Stay Informed:
www.cdc.gov
https://flatheadhealth.org/novel-coronavirus-covid-19

Today, I received a beautiful online card from Carol Buchanan. She is a good example to all of us of how we can stay connected and encourage each other during this time.

We are now up to 64 full members and 10 associate members.

If you find yourself in need of help to get groceries, prescriptions, etc., please reach out to us and we will get the help you need.

We are in this together!
Heidi Roedel
FCRW President
406-270-5606
fcrwomen@gmail.com

March 16, 2020

The Red Lion is open and we had our general meeting.

We made a video of the meeting using Facebook Live.

Facebook Video

Speakers for February
Menu – see meeting page
*Volunteers Needed
Raffle Item for General Meeting – Foxy Nails – Pedicure!

Our February general meeting will be Monday, February 17, 2020, at the RED LION HOTEL. Doors will open at 11:30 so come early and order off a menu that the hotel has prepared just for us. Everything on the menu is $10 and includes the gratuity. The meeting will start at 12:00 and end at 1:00pm.

Our guest speaker will be Senator Dee Brown. She will share with us about what legislators do when they are not in session.

Check out a video online to see Sen. Dee at work by clicking the following link Included in her presentation will be a short introduction to “Strikeforce of Prayer” by Sandra Smith.

Five minutes will be given to Laurie-Anna Gilkenson for her to share with us the importance of the 2020 census.

Sharon VanderLaan is our new membership chair and has others working with her to make our meetings more friendly and help welcome all our new members. Thank you Sharon and your team!

Other Needs:
2nd VP or Secretary
Chair for 2020 Chocolate Extravaganza
Newsletter Editor

The Flathead County Republican Central Committee is hosting candidate forums and they are asking for our help. Joyce Brodehl will be working on decorating the platform. The FCRCC need two greeters to welcome guests and hand out paper and pencils for submitting questions for the forum. Please call me if you can volunteer for the forum on February 20, 2020. (406-270-5606)

This is going to be a very busy year for candidates. If you would like to help with campaigns please let me know so I can put you on a list. Typically we help with putting labels on postcards, canvasing neighborhoods, parades, and volunteering at the Republican Headquarters. Call (406-270-5606) to be added to the list or email fcrwomen@gmail.com

Foxy Nails donated a certificate for a pedicure to our organization. We will be selling raffle tickets at our general meeting.