SPARK: Positivity

Stay positive. Stay engaged. And keep believing in California.

It can be easy, as Republicans living in California, to focus on the challenges around us. We may not agree with the majority of those holding office in Sacramento, and there are certainly days when the political landscape of our state can feel discouraging. But we have so much to be grateful for—and so many reasons to remain hopeful.

We live in an extraordinary state filled with hardworking families, innovative businesses, beautiful communities, and millions of Californians who share many of the values we fight for every day. Most importantly, we have the opportunity to make an impact. Every conversation, every new member, every voter we register, every candidate we support, and every woman we encourage to become involved moves us forward.

Positivity does not mean ignoring the challenges. It means believing those challenges are worth taking on.

That is one of the reasons our CFRW gatherings are so important. This week, we are proud to announce new speakers for our September 25–26 Conference in Burbank, with even more announcements still to come! We are working hard to create a conference that will educate, inspire, connect, and equip our members as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and look toward the important work ahead.

And there are only a few days left to register at the Early Bird price! Registration prices increase after August 16, so now is the time to reserve your spot.

As exciting as our speakers and programs are, there is something even more valuable about attending a CFRW conference: being together. There is simply no substitute for sitting across the table from Republican women from another part of California, exchanging ideas, building friendships, learning from one another, and remembering that none of us is doing this work alone. That experience should be valued and treasured by every CFRW member.

Our conferences and Board of Directors meetings are open to all CFRW members, and I hope many of you will join us in Burbank. At a minimum, every club should make it a priority to have its Club President or another representative attend each of these meetings. When your club has a seat at the table, the information, ideas, enthusiasm, and connections made there can be brought home and shared with your entire membership.

California is worth fighting for. Our values are worth standing for. And there is every reason to believe that committed Republican women can continue to make a difference in the Golden State.

Stay positive. Stay engaged. And keep believing in California.