Shelby County Republican Women

The Shelby County Republican Women was founded in 1996. The first members met at Pizza Ranch in downtown Harlan. Their vision was to support the Republican Party and the principles our government was founded upon.

Currently the Shelby County Republican Women has 16 members and it is still growing. The committee has a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. We meet on the last Monday of each month at 7:00.

If you would like to attend one of these meetings, feel free to contact our secretary at 2knuds@metc.net. We look forward to meeting you!

Our committee has six core objectives. They are as follows:

1) to foster and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its ideals

2) to support the policies of the Republican national, State and County Central Committees

3) to collect and distribute reliable information concerning governmental and political affairs

4) to cooperate in the election of Republican nominees

5) to promote the principles of freedom, equality and justice upon which our government is founded

6) to increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government

Programs are held each month and the themes vary. Here is a list of programs we've had in the past:

-- Myth of Separation of Church & State

-- Study on Constitution

-- History of U.S. Flag

-- Election of Iowa Judges

Past guest speakers include:

-- Donna Barry (Assistant to Sen. Grassley)

-- Jack Drake (State Representative)

-- Nancy Boettger (State Senator)

-- Bob Vander Platts (Candidate for Lt.Governor)

-- Edna Poepsel (Son teaches democratic procedures in Ukraine)

-- Aaron Andersen (Candidate for County Supervisor)

Political signs: We've been delivering signs all over this county to help others show their patriotism and Republican spirit.

County Fairs: You've probably seen the Republican Women at the Shelby County Fair.

Fundraising: Show your support with Bush/Republican T-Shirts.

Donations: We like to support our candidates as well as donate food to the food pantry for those who have a much greater need.

Local Conferences: We also attend Republican State and District conferences.