From the desk of:
Ingrid Lake
CFRW President
June 24, 2026
Welcome to this week’s SPARK
Spotlight, Positivity, Action, Reflection, and Knowledge
PRESIDENT'S WEEKLY SPARK
SPARK: Action
Final Call to Action: Register Now for the CFRW Summer BOD Meeting!
As the CFRW Summer Board of Directors Meeting approaches this Saturday, June 27th, we’re making one final call for every member and club to take action and register today. Registration closes tomorrow, Thursday, June 25th.
Everyone will be attending virtually—whether you’re joining from home on your own or gathering with fellow members at a watch party. If your club is planning to watch together, please have one club representative register on behalf of the group. The same applies to multi-club watch parties. Individuals attending a watch party should register themselves or confirm their club has secured the proper group registration. This is an honor-system request, and we trust our members will do the right thing so we can focus on maximizing participation.
For full details, please see the article below by 1st VP Mary Ervin. Every registered voice strengthens our federation—register today and help make this one of our most engaged BOD meetings yet!
SPARK in Practice:
KEEP RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS!
We need our membership to grow so we can a greater impact in California!
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.
Last Call – Register Today for the CFRW Summer Board of Directors Meeting!
This is your final reminder! Registration for the CFRW Virtual Summer Board of Directors Meeting closes tomorrow, Thursday, June 25th. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so today.
The meeting will be held entirely virtually on Saturday, June 27th. Clubs are strongly encouraged to host local watch parties so members can gather, build camaraderie, and participate together while avoiding travel costs.
We are excited to feature author Kathleen Goble and Heidi Parker Martin from NFRW, along with Brandon Herreman, Political Director for the CAGOP, who will help us get organized for the critical work ahead in the November midterm elections. Members will also conduct important federation business, including the election of our new 4th Vice President.
This will be a valuable and engaging event — we hope every member and club will join us on June 27th!
Featured BOD Speakers
Kathleen Goble is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur who writes on artificial intelligence, constitutional principles, and America First priorities, including her recent book The Fight For The Future of Humanity advocating for a 28th Amendment.
Ladies, get excited to hear from Kathleen—she’s a sharp, empowering voice who equips Republican women with the tools to navigate tech-driven challenges while fiercely defending conservative values, liberty, and the future of our families and nation.
Heidi Parker Martin is the Treasurer of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) and Director of Region 2 (that’s us!!). A dedicated conservative leader from Louisiana, she has held numerous roles in the NFRW and Louisiana Federation of Republican Women, including past service as NFRW Secretary, and is the founding president of a Republican women’s club.
You’ll be inspired by Heidi—she’s a powerhouse of conservative activism who motivates Republican women to lead with confidence, build strong local networks, and create lasting impact for our shared values of faith, family, and freedom.
Brandon Herreman serves as the Political Director for the California Republican Party (CAGOP). He spearheads statewide, data-driven campaign operations, oversees party initiatives, and develops strategies for defending incumbents as we approach the 2026 election cycle.
A Central Valley native raised in Sanger, CA, he brings over a decade of political campaign experience, previously serving as a top aide and strategist for Congressman David Valadao.
Dear Club Presidents and Members,
Thank you to all the clubs that participated in our May Membership Surge! Your commitment to growing membership and strengthening our organization is making a difference across CFRW.
We are pleased to announce the winners in each category:
Category 1 – Tehachapi
Category 2 – Sonoma Valley
Category 3 – Santa Rosa
Category 4 – Bakersfield
Congratulations to these outstanding clubs for their membership growth efforts and success during the surge! As a reward for their achievement, each of these winning clubs has earned a FREE Club registration for the June 27 Board of Directors Zoom Meeting.
While we celebrate our winners, we also want to recognize every club that participated. Membership growth is the lifeblood of our organization, and every new member strengthens our voice, expands our reach, and helps secure our future.
Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, and continued efforts to recruit, retain, and engage members. Together, we are building stronger clubs and a stronger CFRW.
Congratulations again to our winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make the May Membership Surge a success!
Volunteer Hours Reminder
The reporting period for Volunteer Hours ends on June 30th and reporting for these hours starts on July 1 and is open for 2 weeks for Club Presidents to report their member volunteer hours to NFRW.
More information is available in previous and future SPARK emails, below by clicking the button, or by emailing CFRW 3rd Vice President, Bibi Mesmer.
SAVE THE DATE - July 9th
While we are all focusing on the important June 27th BOD meeting, I want to remind you to save the date for Thursday, July 9th from 6pm- 7pm for our next Distinguished Speaker event featuring California State Senator Tony Strickland. This special Zoom presentation will take place just two weeks after the BOD meeting.
As a benefit of membership, there is no cost to attend these events. They provide our members with direct access to the leaders making critical decisions on our behalf. You will have the opportunity to listen, learn, and ask your questions during this engaging session.
Stay tuned for complete details and registration information in upcoming SPARK emails. We hope to see you there!
ACTION ITEMS RECAP
Summer BOD is happening June 27, 2025.
Registration ends June 25th.
Want to grow your club’s membership? (The answer is YES!!)
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