Executive Officers / Committees

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Executive Officers

President: Loraine Pellegrino
ARWomen@aol.com
(480) 460-7101
1st VP: Programs: Melissa DeLaney
melissamdelaney@gmail.com
(202) 431-4441
2nd VP: Membership:Lucille Fraas
clfraas@aol.com
(480) 661-7492
3rd VP: Fundraising: Jill Norgaard
jnorgaard@cox.net
(602) 402-6844
Treasurer: Laura Phipps
Laura@LauraPhipps.com
(480) 242-8200
Recording Secretary:Mary Baumbach
Maryb85044@yahoo.com
(602) 206-1189
Communications (Newsletter Editor): Kelly Hedman kdhedman74@gmail.com
(480) 748-0982

There is a welcoming place for any member who would like to become more involved with ARW!

Click:
Executive Board/Committees PDF

Fundraising: ARW Boutique!

The ARW Ways and Means Committee has many fun items available for purchase.
Browse the collection at the next ARW
meeting.
Among many items are jewelry, t-shirts, and our new etched wine glasses!

Custom wine glasses - Stem and stemless
$10 each or 4 for $35
Email: ARWomen@aol.com

Committees ( See PDF for complete list )

Americanism
Contact: Priscilla Poese

This committee has the responsibility of inspiring respect for the American Flag and our country. Traditionally, a committee member leads the Pledge of Allegiance at all regular meetings or asks someone to assume that responsibility. The committee is responsible for the proper display of the flag at all functions of the organization. They also teach the rules of flag etiquette, donate patriotic books to libraries & schools, sponsor patriotic essay contests for schools and present flags to schools and community groups.

Armed Services (Support Our Troops)
Contact: Marilyn Astroth

Currently supporting UMOM Family Shelter - UMOM Family Shelter Phoenix Arizona. (Supporting Veterans Families in the Valley) This Committee is working in conjunction with Caring for America. We are accepting donations of toiletries at monthly meetings. www.umom.org

ARW Marjorie Miner Scholarship
Contact: Marj Miner

This committee distributes applications, receives those applications, goes through a selection process and recommends a recipient(s) to the Board.

Campaign Activities
Contact: Tirza Smally

Campaign Committee is vital to provide information about Republican candidates at all levels. This includes being the source of information on campaign managers, phone numbers, upcoming events and printed material. This committee encourages members to run for office and be a source for candidates to call when they need help.

Caring for America
Contact: Kathy Diekelman

It is our goal that our club and its members reach out to our community to make our nation the best that it can be!

Education & Literacy

Education & Literacy
Mission Education excellence, Promote Literacy through our Mamie Eisenhower Literacy Project, Barbara Bush Literacy Project, other grass root projects that members can implement in their local schools. Provide opportunities for written expression of ideas that further these goals.

Legislative
Contact :Karen McComish

This committee keeps members abreast of news and events on the local, state and national levels. The committee also responds to legislative action.

Hospitality:
Contact: Karen Keefe

The Hospitality Committee greets guests as they arrive at meetings and events making sure visitors feel welcome.

Sunshine
Contact: Carol Hageman

Sunshine sends cards and/or flowers to members who need cheering.

Women's Health
Contact:

American Cancer Society
The American Heart Association
Go Red for Women
Women's Health
Girls Health

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