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2024 Events
Wed, Sep 18Location is TBD in SolancoSep 18, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBD in Solanco- Sat, Sep 21Location is TBD in MillersvilleSep 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation is TBD in Millersville
Mon, Sep 23HarrisburgSep 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMHarrisburg, Harrisburg, PA, USA- Wed, Sep 25Location is TBD in New HollandSep 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBD in New Holland
Wed, Sep 25ManheimSep 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMManheim, 174 N Linden St, Manheim, PA 17545, USASep 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMManheim, 174 N Linden St, Manheim, PA 17545, USAWRC is participating as a Lob Sponsor. All are welcome and encouraged to support our only woman running in Lancaster this season. The first 8 people to RSVP are welcome to attend for free, additional attendees are asked to contribute $100 toward her campaign.- Wed, Oct 02Location is TBD in New HollandOct 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBD in New Holland
- Wed, Oct 09Location is TBD in New HollandOct 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBD in New Holland
Thu, Oct 10Location is TBDOct 10, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMLocation is TBD
Mon, Oct 21LancasterOct 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PMLancaster, 2260 Erin Ct, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Tue, Oct 22LancasterOct 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLancaster, 2260 Erin Ct, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Wed, Oct 23LancasterOct 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMLancaster, 2260 Erin Ct, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Thu, Oct 24Location is TBD- You will get as availableOct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBD- You will get as available
Fri, Oct 25LancasterOct 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLancaster, 2260 Erin Ct, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Tue, Nov 05Location is TBDNov 05, 2024, 7:00 AMLocation is TBD
Sat, Dec 14Bent Creek Country ClubDec 14, 2024, 10:00 AMBent Creek Country Club
Sat, Jan 11Mt. Joy Sportsmen's AssociationJan 11, 2025, 12:00 PMMt. Joy Sportsmen's Association, 85 Range Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552, USA
Did You Know:
The Republican Party pioneered the right of women to vote by introducing the 19th amendment in 1878. Republicans continued to support women's suffrage throughout the very long campaign for acceptance. Finally, when the Republican Party regained control of Congress in 1919, the Equal Suffrage Amendment passed. During all those years, the Democrats fought women's suffrage just like they fought the abolition of slavery.
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But even before the passage of the 19th amendment, women were attracted to the Republican Party because of its anti-slavery stance. That's why the Republican Party attracted reformers like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone. All of these women identified themselves as Republicans.
History
In the summer of 1922, a group of women made plans to gather other civic-minded women such as themselves into one large Republican Club for Lancaster County. Having helped Republican candidates and worked hard to fight for their right to vote, these ladies were already politically active. The founders of our club were Mrs. Charles Stauffer, Mrs. Bernard J. Myers, Mrs. I.H. Herr and Mrs. Mary S. Long. They printed an invitation in the local newspaper urging women to attend the first meeting of the Women’s Republican Club of Lancaster County (WRC) on October 3, 1922. 1,000 women attended this meeting at the Brunswick Hotel in Downtown Lancaster and the Women’s Republican Club was born. Membership peaked in 1972 at 3,500 members.
For decades, members of the WRC have engaged in projects to introduce candidates to the electorate, preparing and supporting women to hold public office, and supporting Republican principles.
In February 1923, the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women was organized in Harrisburg, PA with the goal of uniting all Women Republican Clubs throughout the state. In February 1926, the WRC of Lancaster County became a part of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. The name was later changed to the Pennsylvania Federation of Republican Women.
DO YOU KNOW
The Republican Party consistently supported women’s suffrage throughout the 72-year campaign to win the vote. Republicans also advocated for the abolition of slavery, for equal rights and for the principle of equal pay for equal work.
A BIT OF HISTORY
In September 1922, two years after the 19th amendment guaranteed American women the vote, Lancaster suffragettes met with Governor Pinchot, who had served as a vice-president of Men for Suffrage, to discuss forming a Republican Women’s Club. They wanted a Republican Women’s Club because the Republican Party had always supported the fight for women’s suffrage. On October 3, 1922, 1,000 former suffragettes formed the club.
TODAY
We stand on the shoulders of our visionary predecessors to organize events, introduce candidates, educate the public, promote the Republican ideals of freedom and liberty, help with campaigns, and support Republican women running for office.
About WRC
REPRESENTATIVE
MINDY FEE
"WRC is a wonderful place for women to learn about candidates, to build relationships with like-minded women, and most importantly, to find out how they can be more involved in creating good government for our families and communities.
SENATOR
SCOTT MARTIN
"As we aim for our mutual goals of protecting freedom, limiting government, and unleashing our citizens potential, we need to keep growing our movement. Women play such a critical role in that, and a strong and vibrant WRC will foster that.
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REPRESENTATIVE
BRETT MILLER
"From the Suffragettes to today, the WRC is a great organization that has been- and will remain - a powerful force for good here in Lancaster.
COMMISSIONER
JOSH PARSONS
"I appreciate all that WRC has done over the years to support Republican candidates and conservative causes. The work that WRC members do helps to keep Lancaster County such an incredible place to live, work, and raise a family.
US REPRESENTATIVE
LLOYD SMUCKER
"It is an honor to serve and represent the Women's Republican Club of Lancaster County, an organization that was instrumental in the suffrage movement bringing equality and the right to vote to women across the county, commonwealth and country. I'm thankful for their actions and continued support of conservative women throughout Lancaster County.
Meet The Leadership Team
Anne Rivers
President
Cathy Hecker
First Vice President
Lisa Colon
Second Vice President
Carley Smith
Treasurer
Kara Hayes
Recording Secretary
Kelly Osborne
Recording Secretary
Amber Martin
Advisor
Ann Hess
Advisor
Marianne Clay Strtmatter
Advisor
Executive Board Meetings
September 12: 8pm on zoom
October 22: 8pm at RCLC
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Our Mission
In 1922, over a thousand Lancaster suffragettes gathered to form the first Women's Republican Club in PA. They wanted a Republican Club because the Republican Party had always support women's suffrage, as well as the abolition of slavery. A lot has changed since that first meeting, but what hasn’t changed is our mission.
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WRC Mission:
To support and strengthen the Republican Party, to advance women in political knowledge and activity, and to promote honest government and unselfish patriotism.
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Today, our mission is even more needed, and we’re so glad you’re joining us. We stand on the shoulders of our visionary predecessors to organize events, introduce candidates, educate the public, promote the Republican ideals of freedom and liberty, help with campaigns, and support Republican women running for office.
Program Types
Educational: expert lectures, tours and gatherings to share conservative content. Open to members and non-members to help support better understanding of key policies and issues relevant today.
Action: promote our elected officials and endorsed candidates in their campaigns every election.
Social: opportunities to have fun with others in the region.
Kid's Club: events and educational opportunities to teach our children about government and politics while having fun.