LFRW Clubs

Mandeville Republican Women In the Spring of 1984, Lane Carson, state chairman of the Reagan/Bush campaign, and DeNell Haines, a dedicated Republican woman, hosted an organizational meeting for 17 women who believed that with the current population growth of the Mandeville area, the time was right for a new Republican women’s club. Their efforts were rewarded with a tremendous response! On May 17,1984, the Mandeville Women’s Republican Club received its charter from the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), officially establishing it as an affiliate club of both the NFRW and the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women (LFRW). DeNell Haines was elected the club’s first president and good things began to happen!

Dedicated to supporting the principles of the Republican Party and the objectives of the national and state federations, the club was determined to be a well-organized, active, and effective participant in the political arena. Therefore, they immediately established a Regan/Bush Victory Team Headquarters and organized voter registration at Mandeville City Hall.

As the club matured and membership grew, the scope of their political efforts and activities, and their involvement in community programs and projects expanded as well. The club began hosting fundraisers for candidates and local charities; coordinating campaign efforts and volunteer support; providing forums for candidates and elected officials to meet their constituents and hear from the voters; recruiting and training candidates to run for office; visiting the state Legislature to develop relationships with elected officials; and providing voter education and information to all interested citizens. To this day, these activities and programs continue to be the focus of the volunteer efforts of MRW.

The success of many community events; our accomplishments on behalf of our candidates and good government; our commitment to our community; and the continued growth and vitality of MRW are tributes to our officers and members. For more than 40 years, members of Mandeville Republican Women have been dedicated to making a difference in and for the community. Today, we celebrate our accomplishments; we honor those who believed in our mission and helped us get started; and thank those who have led us through this rewarding adventure.

We welcome the challenges that lie ahead and invite you to join us as we continue to grow and succeed. We meet on the first Thursday of each month (except July) at Beau Chene Country Club. We begin at 11:00 for a half-hour of networking before the meeting which begins at 11:30.