Our History
The Cherokee County Republican Women’s organization was founded in 2013. The first official meeting was held at Tea Leaves and Thyme on September 17, 2013. The founding Executive Board included Joan Conkey as President, Judy Griffin as Vice President, Ethel Galyon as Secretary, Pat Wallace as Treasurer, Diane Rugg as Corresponding Secretary, and Charlice Byrd as Parliamentarian. To date, Cherokee County Republican Women have over 100 current members, including many associate male members.
Our Mission
The Cherokee County Republican Women are committed to actively supporting Republican candidates, informing our membership about the political process and the issues affecting all of us, and providing strength and unity to the party. We also encourage and empower women to run for political office and serve as party officials.
Our Objectives
- To increase the effectiveness of members in the cause of good government through active political participation.
- To foster loyalty to the Republican Party at all levels of government and work for Republican candidates in all elections.
- To promote the principles of the Republican Party and the objectives and policies of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
- To support the objectives and policies of the RNC, NFRW, and GFRW.
- To promote an informed electorate through political education.
Executive Board
