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Federation
History
The Maryland
Federation was founded in 1921 and affiliated with the NFRW in 1938. MFRW is divided into six regions and has 46 clubs. The first club included a group of six activist women whose initial goals were organization, education and legislation to repeal many of the old English laws still on the books that discriminated against women.
That spirit of activism continues today. The clubs vigorously
support literacy and advocacy programs, leadership development,
free enterprise and outreach. Members volunteer for campaigns,
recruit and train candidates, raise money, and assist with voter
registration. MFRW participates in Memorial Day, Flag Day and
Independence Day parades, and provides community service to women
and children's shelters. Members tutor special students and
sponsor scholarships and essay contests.
Past presidents include:
Betty Jane Carroll, 2004-2005
Marilyn Dankner, 2000-2003
Mrs. Ann Horner Granados, 1998-2000
Mrs. Frances "Bunny"
Parish, 1996-98
Mrs. Barbara Powell,
1992-96
The Hon. Janet
Greenip, 1990-92
Mrs. Janet Steed,
1987-90
Mrs. Irene
Petterson, 1983-87
Mrs. Arlene Baybutt,
1981-83
Mrs. Fleur Bresler,
1977-81
Mrs. Joan Beck,
1975-77
Mrs. Jane Hanks,
1971-75
Mrs. Lucille Potts,
1969-71
The Hon. Sylvia
Hermann, 1965-69
Mrs. Katherine M.
Rinehart, 1963-65
Mrs. William A.
Hepburn, 1959-63
Rebecca Bowen
Wright, 1921-25
(founding)
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Interview with Patt Parker, President
Maryland Federation of Republican Women
November 12, 2005
Questions were submitted by a Frederick County woman for a research paper on role of women in politics.
Click on A to read Patt's answer.
- How did you get started in the Republican Party?
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- Why do you think it is important to be a part of a women’s political organization?
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- What are the goals you have for your upcoming tenure as president?
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- What type of women make up the majority of your members?
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- What type of obstacles do you most often encounter? How do you over come these?
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- Which strategies do you find most effective for achieving you goals?
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- What type of impact do you feel your organization is having for conservative movement?
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- What impact do you feel the NFRW has on issues, elections and on public policy?
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- Do you feel like NFRW has a bigger impact on the local or national level?
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- How do you think NFRW, as a women’s organization, is received with in the national party?
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