Iowa FRW Biennial Convention

Republican Women are “The Life of the Party!” Come and lend your voice to this celebration on October 13 and 14 at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines.
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Schedule of Events

All events will be held at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, 1800 50th Street.

Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2023         Executive Meeting and Reception for Members

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm                IowaFRW Executive Committee Meeting and Dinner (closed)

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm                Convention Reception ALL IowaFRW Members and Guests Welcome

Meet and Greet the 2024-2025 IowaFRW Slate of Officers
Invited: Kim Reynolds
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023    IowaFRW Board of Directors Meeting and Biennial Convention

9:00 am                                  Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:30 am – 11:00 am              Board of Directors Meeting – Executive Committee, Standing Committee Chairs, Special Committee Chairs, and Club Presidents should plan on participating.  Other IowaFRW members are welcome to attend if they wish.

Convention Session

11:15am                                 Opening of Convention | Invocation | Pledge of Allegiance | National Anthem sung by Danielle Akey | Credential Report | Adoption of Convention Rules | Bylaws Change Vote

12:00 noon                            Group Picture

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm              Lunch, Silent Auction, and Remarks by 2020-2023 IowaFRW President Barbara Hames-Bryant

1:30 pm                                  Speakers | Nominating Committee Report | Nominations from the Floor | NFRW Achievement Awards | Resolutions | Vote for 2024-2025 Officers | Installation of 2024-2025 IowaFRW Officers | Remarks by Incoming President

4:00pm                                   Adjourn to attend Gov. Kim Reynolds 6th Annual Harvest Festival at Iowa State Fairgrounds

Invited Speakers:

Gov. Kim Reynolds | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst | Presidential Candidates and Spouses

Event Sponsorships Available! $500, $250, $100 Contact Barbara Hames-Bryant [email protected] 319 573 3515

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel special rate $129 for Friday, October 13. Guests phoning in their reservation requests may use the following number: 1 (888) 236-2427 Please identify yourself as part of Iowa Federation of Republican Women. Online reservations click here: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1689789445821&key=GRP&app=resvlink