AURORA -- It began 75 years ago on, Dec. 13, 1923, when Mrs. T.J. Parker met with at least nine women at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and formed the Republican Women's Club of Aurora.The opening entry in the first book of minutes reads: "A group of women met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and the Republican Women's Club of Aurora was organized.
Mrs. Anne Forsythe gave an earnest talk on the importance of organization."
At that meeting, club officers were elected and a constitution was adopted.
The success of the Aurora Republican Women's Club (ARWC) is based on commitment to the organization by its membership.
The ARWC members have met continuously and have maintained a club status for 75 years.
Involvement and achievement also accompany commitment.
The ARWC membership includes elected Republican women officials at the federal, state and local levels.
The ARWC has also earned high achievement awards for outstanding political and nonpolitical activities from the Illinois and National Federations of Republican Women.
Another key to success has been communication.
The ARWC shares ideas and goals through public political forums, through membership newsletters and through the Internet.
The ARWC is the first Republican women's club in the U.S. to have a Web site on the Internet.
Club messages, photos and information are shared with all top Republican offices in the nation and with persons online around the world.
Communication not only keeps the members informed, interested and active, but also enables the ARWC to recruit new members, which keeps the organization viable and strong.
Although the club name has changed over the years from Republican Women's Club of Aurora to Women's Republican Club of Aurora to the present Aurora Republican Women's Club, the philosophy and goals have not changed.
The ARWC has been an active participant in the support, education and contribution to the Republican Party and, in particular, to Republican women, from the moment of ratification.
Commitment, involvement and communication have been ARWC's "keys to success" for 75 years.
Women and men are welcome to join.
Call Membership Chairman Linda Brandt at (630) 892-0301.
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