Lewis & Clark Republican Women – Helena
November 2018 Newsletter
LCRWHelena Nov 2018 NewsletterLCRW November 2, 2018 Luncheon Meeting
Keynote Speaker: Lori Dupuis, Retired Army Colonel & LCRW member
On Friday, November 2, the LCRW observe Military Appreciation Day by welcoming to the podium one of our own, Lori Dupuis, Retired Army Colonel…
and Remember to Bring your Donations for Our Veterans!
LCRW MONTHLY MEETINGS are the 1st Friday each month. The meeting begins at 12:00 Noon. Please arrive by 11:30.
Cost is $14 Please plan for a punctual arrival at 11:30 AM on November 2… Buffet Lunch served as you arrive. Reservations are Required and *MUST be received by 7:00pm Wednesday prior to meetings!
Contact: Margaret Beatty or (406) 933-5310 to Reply for our next Luncheon Meeting.
Our Location is: Green Meadow Country Club, 2720 Country Club Avenue, Helena MT.
See site calendar for monthly information.
If you would like to join our Club, we are now accepting 2019 membership dues… the membership application is below. To aide our Treasurer with all the required information as part of the Political Practices report we ask that you fill out the updated Membership Form 2018 This will alleviate her need to make phone calls to collect the required information.
L&CRW Cyndi Forbes Memorial Scholarship
The Lewis & Clark Republican Women announces winners of our Sixth Annual Scholarship. The Lewis & Clark Republican Women’s Cyndi Forbes Memorial Scholarship Fund consists of a one-time award of a $1000 and a $500 scholarship available to a female high school senior high school graduate or equivalent who is a resident of Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, or Jefferson Counties and is either entering, currently enrolled, or is returning to an institution of higher education in Montana.2018 LCRW SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Makenzi Long, far right, a graduate from Helena High School, and Shaina Silvonen, far left, a graduate from Capital High School, have received Cyndi Forbes Memorial Scholarships from the Lewis and Clark Republican Women’s Club. Long received a $1,000 scholarship. She plans on attending Helena College, University of Montana and pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse. She is the daughter of Rob and Vicki Long. Silvonen, the daughter of Chris Silvonen and Jessica Silvonen, received a $500 scholarship and plans to attend Missoula College, University of Montana to pursue a career in Psychology/Counseling. Shirley Herrin, president of LCRW Club and John Forbes, scholarship benefactor and husband of Cyndi Forbes, presented the awards at the Green Meadow Country Club.
For more information, contact Susan Ayres at (406) 933-8336 or Susan Ayres, Scholarship Chair
L&CRW Scholarship Application
L&CRW Membership 2017 Christmas Party
(Shirley Herrin photo)
L&CRW Membership at MT State Capitol 2017
(Joy Novota photo)
President, Shirley Herrin
Shirley has been active in Republican politics for decades, serving on innumerable campaigns throughout the years. She was the Executive Director/Western Division of the Bush-Quale “Victory 88” Campaign – President George Bush and Vice President Dan Quale.The following is a synopsis of her activities:
> Served on the Board of Directors of the Lewis and Clark Republican Women’s Club (L&CRW) from 1983-1990 as a Director, 2nd and 1st Vice President and President. Re-elected President of L&CRW in November of 2016.
> Served as a Precinct Committeewoman and Vice Chair of the Lewis and Clark County Republican Central Committee (LCCRCC), and is currently serving as a Committeewoman for Precinct 24.
> Secretary of the Montana Federation of Republican Women from 1993-1997, and served as President of the organization in 2012-2013. Currently serving as Secretary
> Elected to serve as a Montana Alternate to the 2012 National GOP Convention in Tampa, FL
> Montana Capitol Restoration Foundation, current President
> Worked for various Montana State Departments
> Worked for the Montana Legislature through several decades
> Has served on the Montana Capitol Restoration Foundation since 1997 – is now Secretary
> Volunteer for the Montana Heritage Commission
> Trustee on the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Board
> Served seven years as Secretary for the Montana Saddle Clubs Association
> Served as Secretary/Treasurer, 1989-2005, of the Helena Trail Riders Saddle Club; currently serving as Treasurer
> Served on the Board of Directors of the Society of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers from 1996 – 2009, as a Director, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and President
Shirley is a fifth-generation Montanan and is the owner of a health business. She is a widow and mother of three sons and two daughters – grandmother of nine and she has two great-grandsons.
Please use the form at the bottom to contact Shirley.
Forms & Publications
LCRWHelena Nov 2018 Newsletter_updated
LCRW-Helena September 2018 Newsletter
LCRW-Helena June Newsletter
LCRW Helena, May 2018 Newsletter
LCRW Helena, April 2018 Newsletter
L&CRW-Helena, March 2018 Newsletter
L&CRW-Helena February 2018 Newsletter
L&CRW-Helena Dec. 2017 Newsletter
L&CRW November 2017 Newsletter
L&CRW October 2017 Newsletter
L&CRW September 2017 Newsletter
L&CRW August 2017 Newsletter
L&CRW June 2017 Newsletter
2018 Exec. Board Members
L&CRW 2018 EXECUTIVE BOARD – Seated: Danette Warren, Treasurer; Shirley Herrin, President; Joy Novota, 1st VP; Evy Sass. Secretary. Standing: Sharlene Snoddy, Corresponding Secretary; Dorothy Keys, Director; Elaine Herman, 2nd VP; Donna Elford, Director; Janice Smith, Director. (Joy Novota photo)Shirley Herrin, President
Joy Novota, 1st V President
Elaine Herman, 2nd V President
Evy Sass, Secretary
Danette Warren, Treasurer
Becky Buckmaster, Membership & Newsletter