About Our Leadership

Your Cowtown Republican Women 2024 – 2026 Board

Charla Brotherton

President, CRW
“Life is one grand sweet song, so start the music.”

-Ronald Reagan

Christi Cantu Wilson

VP of Legislation, CRW
It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God & the Bible.

-George Washington

Alana Long

Board Member at Large, CRW
“In America, we don’t worship government; we worship God.”

-President Donald J. Trump

Chelsea Griffith

Past President, CRW
“Life is one grand sweet song, so start the music.”

-Ronald Reagan

Karen Brennan

Vice President of Membership, CRW
“There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit”

-Ronald Regan

Debbie Hunn

Treasurer, CRW
“That government is best which governs the least…”

-Thomas Jefferson

Paige

Paige Charbonet

VP of Events and Finance, CRW
“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.”

-Ronald Reagan

Lori DeAngelis

Lori DeAngelis

Vice President of Programs, CRW
“In America, we don’t worship government; we worship God.”

-President Donald J. Trump

Lori DeAngelis

Hillary Shepheard

Candidate Outreach Coordinator

Lori DeAngelis

Lea Payne

In June, 2015 the Texas Federation of Republican Women (“TFRW”) made a call to a few local Republican women seeking the startup of a new TFRW club in the downtown Fort Worth vicinity.  What started as nothing more than an idea has now grown into the largest TFRW club in Senate District 10 and one of its Pioneers elected District Director.

One of the first “after hours” clubs in TFRW, Cowtown Republican Women (“CRW”) meets on the first Monday of the Month (except holidays) at Times Ten Cellars.

It is known for its innovative style of “speed speakers” and promises that its members will hear from a minimum of 35 speakers a year in meetings that never last more than 1 hour.

CRW is committed to acknowledging the differences and passions Republicans may have within the party while celebrating core Republican principles.  CRW works hard for Republican candidates and has set a goal of 3000 annual volunteer hours in election years and increasing its individual members’ involvement at the precinct chair level all the way to the ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be a member of CRW if I am a member of another Texas Federation of Republican Women (“TFRW”) Club?

No, not an active voting member but you may be an associate member at a lower fee of $20

Can men join CRW?

Yes, as an associate member and are always welcome.

Is there a requirement to participate in volunteer service hours?

No, that is not a requirement but Republican women are active in conservative principles daily that hours accrue naturally. It is the goal of CRW to report 8,000 annual hours. Along with other TFRW clubs in Texas we contributed over 1 million volunteer hours to the Republican party in 2016.

Is child care available during the meetings?

Not at this time.

What is the parking situation?

Parking is free.

Who is TFRW?
TFRW provides the avenue for women to influence policy, develop candidates and elect the leaders of Texas. We are a multi-generational, multicultural organization that provides the structure and support for political activists to learn, engage and flourish. Learn more.
Who is NFRW?
Founded in 1938, the National Federation of Republican Women is one of the largest grassroots political organizations in the country with thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation.

We empower women from all backgrounds in the political process and provide a forum for women to serve as leaders in the political, government, and civic arenas.

Our objectives are to:

  • Inform the public through political and legislative education, training and activity;
  • recruit, train and elect Republican candidates;
  • protect the integrity of our electoral process;
  • promote the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party;
  • unite and facilitate cooperation among the state and club organizations; and,
  • increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.

Learn More.

“Over my tenure as governor, I have come not only to respect the political muscle of the Federation; I’ve come to respect the brains. All of us depend on your efforts and energies.”
George W. Bush,

NFRW convention address, 1999

“Thanks to your energy and talent, you’ve often been called the foot soldiers of our party. But that description is becoming outdated. You’ve got a good share of generals in your ranks—and that share is growing.”
Ronald Reagan,

NFRW convention address, Oct. 7, 1983

“I can assure you the National Federation is an organization of Republican women whose power, prestige, perception, and purpose will never be underestimated by anyone.”
Gerald R. Ford,

NFRW convention address, Sept. 13, 1975

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