From the desk of:
Ingrid Lake
CFRW President
August 7, 2026
Welcome to this week’s SPARK
Spotlight, Positivity, Action, Reflection, and Knowledge
CFRW provides so many opportunities to connect!
PRESIDENT’S WEEKLY SPARK
SPARK: Action
Stay Connected. Stay Engaged.
Your CFRW Executive Committee and Board of Directors are continually working to create meaningful opportunities for every member to connect, learn, and grow. From monthly club meetings and special events in our communities, to virtual Distinguished Speaker events you can join from anywhere, to our in-person conferences and Board of Directors meetings, there are opportunities throughout the year to strengthen our knowledge, our relationships, and our impact.
I personally invite each of you to engage wherever, whenever, and however you can. Every time you participate, you strengthen yourself, your club, and CFRW as a whole. And there are two great opportunities coming up! I hope you’ll register for our upcoming Distinguished Speaker event and make plans to join us in person in Burbank for our Fall Conference, September 25–26. I would truly love to see you there!
Every connection matters. Together, through greater participation and engagement, we can expand our reach, amplify our voice, and keep Republican values present—and working toward being dominant—throughout California.
SPARK in Practice:
Stay ahead of the game – start planning your Fall events NOW! This includes forming a plan for renewals.
PRO TIP: Don’t skip the underlined text! Each link opens the door to valuable resources, connections across our Federation, and simple next steps to help you take action.
Your Seat is Waiting for YOU in Burbank
As your First Vice President, I want to personally invite you to join us for the California Federation of Republican Women’s Fall Board of Directors Meeting and Conference, September 25–26, in beautiful Burbank.
Our conferences are so much more than business meetings—they are an opportunity to reconnect with friends, welcome new members, exchange ideas, and return home energized to strengthen our local clubs. Whether you are a longtime member or attending your first CFRW event, you will find inspiring speakers, valuable leadership training, and meaningful opportunities to build relationships with Republican women from across California.
This year’s conference is especially exciting as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and prepare for an important election season. Together, we will learn, grow, and equip ourselves to make an even greater impact in our communities. Your participation strengthens not only your club but our entire Federation.
If you haven’t registered yet, we encourage you to do so soon. We look forward to welcoming you to Burbank for a weekend of education, fellowship, and inspiration. We can’t wait to see you there!
From Sacramento to Washington: A Conversation with Congressman James Gallagher
Distinguished Speaker: Congressman James Gallagher
I am excited to invite you to our next CFRW Distinguished Speaker event featuring Congressman James Gallagher on Monday, August 24, from 6:00–7:00 PM!
A longtime friend of California Republicans, Congressman Gallagher spent more than a decade fighting for our values in the California State Assembly, including serving as Assembly Republican Leader, and has now taken that fight to Washington as one of California’s newest members of Congress. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from someone who understands the challenges Republicans face in California and now has a front-row seat to the issues being debated in our nation’s capital.
Even better, we want to hear what YOU want to ask! When you register, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a question for Congressman Gallagher that may be selected for our discussion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from and engage with one of California’s Republican leaders. Register today using the link provided and join us!
If you need any help or have any questions, please email me, CFRW 3rd Vice President, Bibi Mesmer.
ACTION ITEMS RECAP
Our next Distinguished Speaker will be Congressman James Gallagher.
Join us August 24th from 6-7pm
Use the button below to register and submit your question ahead of time.
Your leadership and engagement are the heartbeat of this organization. Thank you for continuing to show up, stay connected, and take action. The difference we’re making together is powerful—and it’s only just getting started!
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