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Kendall Rhodes of Portsmouth, 2004-2006
A professional teacher; her term saw the creation of the first
Political Studies Scholarship; delegate to the Republican National
Convention in New York City to nominate George W. Bush for a second
term; wrote a daily log for the Virginian Pilot newspaper,
which appeared nationwide via the internet; established leadership
retreats and leadership training at the February Board meetings.
In 2005 the VFRW
contributed the
largest ever combined donations to VA gubernatorial and women
candidates; and began an annual fundraiser at the home of
Congressman Tom Davis and State Senator Jeannemarie Devolites-Davis.
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Angie Hall of Radford, 2002-2004
A professional agriculturist and the first VFRW president from the
9th District; sponsored four VFRW statewide regional fundraisers
which honored the 50th anniversary of the VFRW. The VFRW
donated the largest amount ever, $15,000, to women candidates;
hosted a "roast" for the living past presidents of the VFRW
and all were in attendance; was the first president to run for an
elective office at the same time as being VFRW president.
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Charlotte Neal of Richmond, 2000-2002
Created the first VFRW web page and encouraged VFRW visibility in
all facets of the state political arena; featured a "roast" to
Senator John Warner at a VFRW convention banquet. Her term saw
the first ever Republican majority in both houses of the General
Assembly, a Republican Speaker of the House, Republican President,
two U.S. Senators and the majority of Virginia Congressional
delegation is now Republican. Charlotte was the first woman
appointed as temporary chairman of the Republican State Convention.
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Bessie Scott of Smithfield, 1998-2000
The second president to hold outside employment during her
presidency; sponsored two very successful fundraisers: one at
Brandon Plantation and the other at Chericok; panel presentation for
RPV Advance; NFRW Campaign Management School in Virginia.
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Mrs. Jan Schar of Great Falls, 1996-1998
Her tenure saw a Republican majority in the Virginia Senate, and
parity in the House with a Republican Governor, Lt. Governor and
Attorney General; members of the VFRW collectively donated the
highest amount ever to candidates and campaigns ($68,000); she was
elected as a full delegate to the Republican Nation Convention;
strengthening of working relations with RPV.
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Mrs. Jane S. Smith of Newport News, 1992-1996
Traveled the state yearly for leadership seminars; Brandon
Plantation Fundraiser (the home of former Congressman Robert W.
Daniel, Jr.); honored most senior member, Lois Johnson, of
Portsmouth with a surprise roasting for her many contributions as a
former First Vice President and the only Advisory Council Chairman
in VFRW history.
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Mrs. Mary Vaughn Gibson of Midlothian, 1988-1992
Organized the first statewide candidates' debate in NFRW history,
which was also televised; produced campaign manual title "Victory
for the 90's", which was distributed at the Republican Advance, and
to all candidates; produced a VFRW video with a Republican National
Committee; raised & contributed the largest amount of money in VFRW
history: money's given for the NFRW Virginia Room, Cancer Awareness
Project, Making Strides (forerunner for our Relay for Life);
intensified a partnership with RPV on every level; first Virginian
elected to the NFRW Executive Committee.
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Mrs. Katherine I. Fredman of McLean, 1986-1988
Katherine "Kit" Fredman - the first president to hold outside
employment during her presidency; excelled in fiscal management.
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Mrs. Mary P. Ramey of Virginia Beach, 1984-1986
Membership continued high; Women Candidate Recruitment Committee was
begun with Judy Peachee; the Gascony Gathering Republican gathering
and fundraiser, at the home of Senator Paul Trible's parents in
Kilmarnock, was begun; Mrs.. Ramey was a Virginia delegate for
Ronald Regan's second term at the Dallas convention in 1984.
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Mrs. Doriene M. Steeves of Annandale, 1980-1984
Co-authored the VFRW Leadership Manual for club president; produced
membership and political polling brochures; Legislative Day in
Richmond was begun in 1982; implemented leadership training seminars
and campaign management schools; her tenure enjoyed the highest
increase ever in the Federation history, a 27% increase in
membership.
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Mrs. Virginia H. Lampe of Arlington, 1976-1980
"Ginny" Lampe- her projects included the Dalton luncheon, Eddy
Dalton & Elizabeth Taylor Warner scheduling, campaign seminars for
campaign managers, and her special installation of the Atoaka
Country Supper at the home of Senator John Warner. (The first
event raised $47,000 for the Dalton gubernatorial campaign.)
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Mrs. Robert A. Garland of Roanoke, 1972-1976
Frances Garland - her leadership increased the quality of the
working relationship with the Republican Party; a permanent working
VFRW organization was established with regular board meetings, which
united the state clubs actively; protocol was established for the
VFRW and elected Republicans; VFRW was given a permanent seat on the
State Central Committee; appointed by Governor Holton to the
Virginia Commission for the Status of Women; hostess for a state
visit by Vice President and Mrs. Nelson Rockefeller.
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Mrs. Donald M. Fraser, Jr., 1970-1972
During Liz Fraser's tenure the VFRW grew to 51 clubs and 2,064
members; by-laws were re-written to conform our organization with
the NFRW; large parades were coordinated to promote Republican
candidates.
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Mrs. Paul M. Riabouchinsky, 1969-1970
Nancy Riabouchinsky increased the number of clubs and membership
during her tenure.
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Mrs. George Burkhardt III, 1966-1969
Dorothy Burkhardt initiated the first newsletter; organized "Ladies
for Lin" and worked to elect the first Republican Governor since
reconstruction: Linwood Holton. She also served on the
Inaugural committee for President Nixon.
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Mrs. Jim D. Reynolds, 1964-1966
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Mrs. Cecil H. Talbert, 1962-1964
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Mrs. Darius Gaskins, 1960-1962
During the 1960's Ceres Gaskins, Myrtle Talbert and Virginia
Reynolds worked to strengthen the Federation and elect candidates.
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Mrs. David C. Phipps, 1958-1960
Thelma Phipps opened the most inaccessible mountain areas to
membership.
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Mrs.
J. Robert Smith 1952-1958
The Council was chartered in 1953 as the Virginia Federation of
Republican Women. During her tenure the organization increased
to 35 clubs and 1,385 members.
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Wilma MacPhearson, 1951-1952
Lobbied successfully for women as jurists; 12 clubs and 200 members
comprised the council.
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Mrs. William H. Logan (founding)
Emily Logan of Woodstock initiated the Virginia Council of
Republican Women in 1943; serving as president until 1950.
