Committees

Committees

Standing Committees

Article VIII Section 1 of the MFRW Bylaws establishes eight standing committees.  The chair of each standing committee is a voting member of the MFRW Board of Directors.  

Feel free to contact the committee chair with questions and suggestions or if you would like to join the committee.

Bylaws

Diana Waterman, Chair

The Bylaws committee assists clubs with their bylaws, accepts suggestions for changes to the MFRW bylaws, and presents recommendations for bylaws changes to the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and to the membership at convention.

Communications

Corresponding Secretary Tracey Longo

The Communications committee publicizes MFRW events and the Republican platform. They manage our communication channels (Facebook, Twitter, Mail Chimp, etc) and keep members advised.

Finance

Treasurer Anne White

The Finance committee proposes a budget, tracks income and expenditures throughout the year, and presents financial recommendations to the Executive Committee.

Fundraising

Jenny Zeng, Chair

The Fundraising committee identifies and coordinates fundraising opportunities organizes donor programs and special events.

Legislative

Ella Ennis, Chair

The Legislative committee monitors bills proposed by federal and state legislators, providing written and oral testimony. They research topics of interest and publish literature that presents the Republican position and the basis for that position. The committee uses MFRW’s communication channels to inform others about bills of concern and shows them how they can participate in the legislative process.

Membership

Julie Krieger, Chair

The Membership committee researches membership programs and activities, conducts membership contests, and helps clubs increase their membership by sharing ideas that have been successful for other clubs.

Political Activities

Nicole Bennett, Chair

The Political Activities committee offers guidance to clubs and individual members for election activities, promotes voter registration and voter contacts, coordinates campaign management activities, and coordinates MFRW efforts with local, state and federal campaigns. The Political Activities chair is the MFRW’s contact with our Republican legislators and the Maryland Republican Party.

Program

Anne Rutherford, Chair

The Program committee scouts locations for statewide events, works with relevant committee chair(s) to determine needs, and presents to the Executive Committee (location, costs, logistics, etc.) for a final decision. The committee oversees logistics at the event.

Special Committees

Article VIII Section 2 of the MFRW Bylaws allows the MFRW President to establish those special committees deemed necessary to accomplish the work of the organization. The chair of each special committee is a non-voting member of the MFRW Board of Directors.

Feel free to contact the committee chair with questions and suggestions or if you would like to join the committee.

We currently have six special committees:

Americanism

Jean Hruz, Chair

The Americanism committee explores opportunities to inspire patriotism in our members and our communities by fostering respect for the American flag and allegiance to the United States, its customs and its institutions. They are a resource for club programs and volunteer opportunities.

Awards

Barb Pivec, Chair

The Awards committee receives and verifies annual club awards submissions then presents MFRW club achievement awards at our Spring Board of Directors meeting. The committee also facilitates submission of the NFRW’s biennial club and state awards, which are presented every two years at NFRW’s Biennial Convention.

Bay Club

Carol Randall, Chair

The Bay Club committee coordinates a donor group that supports the work of the Federation. They emphasize support for MFRW members and sponsor special activities for Bay Club members.

History

Linda Stine Flint, Chair

The History committee’s current project is an update of the MFRW History published in 2003, with a Fall 2023 goal for completion and print copies available for purchase at our Fall Convention 2023. The committee is seeking volunteers to help with data collection and review, composition, and editing. have a large number of photographs needing identification.

Literacy

Liz Mumford, Chair

The Literacy committee is your source for activities (book club, host an author, essay contest, etc.) that promote literacy. Clubs are encouraged to donate books to local libraries, senior centers and similar organizations. You can find the MELP (Mamie Eisenhower Library Project) Recommended Book List in the “Members” section of the NFRW website. Clubs are encouraged to report their donations to the committee, which can provide bookplates for your donations.

Trumpeter

MFRW’s quarterly newsletter

Carol Randall
Anne White

Carol and Anne share Trumpeter responsibilities. They welcome articles and photographs of club activities. Send your information when available. Deadline for submissions is generally the 1st of the month – March, June, September and December.