This fall, the National Federation of Republican Women will return to where it all began; the birthplace of American Democracy – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!! Right here in our own Commonwealth!! Make sure you’ve cleared your schedule so you can be at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott Sept. 14-17 for three days of planning, education and networking.

As the host federation, PFRW is very much involved in making sure the NFRW Biennial Convention is a huge success. That means every PFRW member is needed to help the entire event go smoothly.

Are you interested in being a convention sponsor? Or, perhaps you or someone you know would like to be a vendor. Complete information on these two opportunities can be found on the NFRW web site at http://www.nfrw.org/convention-philadelphia.

Details on hotel reservations and convention registration should be available shortly.

Source: June issue of Commonwealth Connections

Republican women across the SUN area won important races on Tuesday!  Thank you for voting.

If you didn’t vote because you need to register, let us know or go to VotesPA.com.

Did you know that Republican Women all across the country encourage the development of reading skills as the precursor to children securing good educations and chasing big dreams?

Motivated by the literacy programs of NFRW, each year our council reaches out within the SUN area to provide books to at-risk children.  Some of our recent projects include providing for a reading nook in a community non-profit agency, donating books to a Title I elementary school, and donating books to the public libraries in all three of our counties.

SUNACRW  believes reading and writing is fundamental to success.

There’s still time for students in grades 7-9 and 10-12 to write an essay, but entries for the 2017 Loretta M. Sprenkle Memorial Essay Contest must be postmarked on or before March 20.

Find all the details here.

2017 Sprenkle Essay Rules and Entry Form

SUN Area Council of Republican Women announces the Fourth Annual Loretta M. Sprenkle Memorial Essay Contest open to students in grades 7-12 who are residents of Snyder, Union or Northumberland counties.   The contest is open to students who attend public, private, parochial or home schools.

Loretta Sprenkle was a founding member of SUN Area Council of Republican Women.   She served residents of Snyder County as a county deputy treasurer, Republican committeewoman, and was heavily involved in civic and church activities.  Mrs. Sprenkle passed away suddenly in early 2012 leaving a legacy of love of God, Family and Country.  She was committed to educating youth on the importance of Americanism.

Students will write an essay entitled, “What was the most important event in US history and why?  Essays will be judged in two divisions, grades 7-9 and grades 10-12.  Each division will award a first place prize of $100 and a certificate.  Those who place second will receive $50 and a certificate.  Winners will be given the opportunity to read their essays and receive their awards at our May SUNACRW meeting in Union County.

All entries must be postmarked by March 20, 2017 and include an official entry form.  The rules and entry form are available at sunacrw.com.  If you have questions or comments please email sunacrw@gmail or call 570-568-1217.