Presidents Message
A look back and look ahead
Kim Icenhower
President
The holidays help us recenter ourselves with family! As we look back on 2024 the Fort Bend Republican’s Women’s Club had a fantastic year ending with a 50th Anniversary celebration!
I would like to thank the 2024 Board and Committee Chairs for their efforts. I would also like to thank all our club members efforts to help get Republicans in all levels of government elected. We didn’t win all the seats, but we made huge progress.
As we begin the new year, I respectfully ask our members from our long-time members to our new members to find a way to be involved that motivates you to help our party and our club. Let us know how you want to be involved.
The Program Committee is off and running with the 2025 calendar. Our club will again collect books to at risk students, offer two scholarships to young women and continue to find ways to show our community our Republican values.
Take a minute to renew your membership! A strong membership is the key to our future. Invite a friend to be a member as well. Remember, men are welcome as associate members.
Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful Holiday season, Christmas and New Year!
Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women
The Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women is a coalition of 38 Federated Republican Women’s Clubs in 13 surrounding counties of Houston. The Fort Bend Republican Women's Club is a part of this coalition. GHC works with TFRW and NFRW by coordinating and supporting its Member Clubs and encouraging them through program and membership growth. A goal of GHC is to elect Republicans to office on a local and national level. GHC supports Grassroots activities that educate and motivate women to be activists and involved in all elections.
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FBRW AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
On May 28th, the Fort Bend Republican Women’s Club held their annual Scholarship Awards Event at the Sugar Creek Country Club in Sugar Land. The theme was “Women Shining Brightly – Soaring to New Heights”. In line with this theme, two young ladies were awarded $1,250.00 scholarships each.
Mackenzie Dees, a graduating Needville High School senior, read her award-winning essay on how conservative values have impacted her life and the lives of those around her.
Liliana Kovar, a graduating senior from Foster High School in the Lamar Consolidated ISD, read her winning essay, “God Bless America” about why she loves being an American.
The Guest of Honor at the formal event was D’rinda Randall, Vice Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Texas.
Each year, the Fort Bend Republican Women’s Club awards two scholarships.
To be eligible for future scholarships, young women must reside in Fort Bend County, be between 17 and 22 years of age, be a U. S. citizen, and be registered to vote.