Our Story

We are a proud member of

the National Federation of Republican Women

and the Maryland Federation of Republican Women.

National Federation of Republican Women

Founded in 1938, the National Federation of Republican Women represents women across the country.

Learn more about the organization here.

Maryland Federation of Republican Women

Founded in 1921, The Maryland Federation of Republican Women, has grown to 31 clubs, including our Chesapeake Club.

Learn more about our founding here.

Chesapeake Republican Women

On Wed Nov 9, 2005 aprox. 40 women sat down at Alisa Pipkin’s house to discuss the formation of the Chesapeake Republican Women.

The founding members were introduced :

Alisa Pipkin

Sharon Carrick PRES

Theresa Goddard

Kathy Deoudes VP

Ruth Youngling TREAS

Sharon Dobson SECT

Donna Judge

Alisa gave a brief overview of the Chapter’s purpose and goals.

PURPOSE

The object of the CRW shall be to unite Republican women into an effective and active part of the Republican Party; assist in the political education of its members; broaden the understanding of Republican aims in government; foster loyalty to and promote the ideals of the Republican Party; and increase the number of registered Republican women.

GOALS

Recruit women into the Republican Party
Bring women together to positively impact our nation
Identify and lobby for Republican Initiatives and ideals
Elect Republicans to local, state and national office

The 1st official meeting took place on Tuesday, December 20, 2005