We are dedicated to promoting the values and principles of the Republican Party in Garrett County, Maryland. Our mission is to engage with the community, support Republican candidates, and uphold conservative ideals.
CONTRIBUTING TO OUR COMMUNITY
We volunteer and contribute to community
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Dove Center & Garrett Mentors
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College scholarships
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High School Events
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Lunch for police/sheriff departments
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Reading to students in schools
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INFORMING OUR COMMUNITY
We stay informed about legislation and influence outcome
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Red Scarf Day in Annapolis
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Emails to state representatives
We stimulate involvement in the Republican political system
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Public meetings about conservative stance on issues
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Mailings to newly registered Republican/ unaffiliated voters
2025 NFRW Diamond Award
Awards - 2025 Maryland Shield Award and Greatest
Increase in Membership for a large Club
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
We assist in electing Republican candidates
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Information at HQ, county fair, and other venues
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Electioneering at polls, door-knocking, phone calls
EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY
We assist in creating an informed electorate
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Sharing of information on candidates/issues
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Attendance at local/state/national meetings​
We educate in a variety of ways
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Human trafficking projects/displays
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Women’s Equality Day project
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Book donations to Ruth Enlow Library
President, Patty Hammond, Vice-President, Melita Friend, Treasurer, Rita Watson, Asst. Treasurer, Liz Morin, Secretary, Lisa Welch
Upcoming Events
Meeting Reminder, January 21, 2026
Speaker to be announced
Please remember to bring a Silent Auction Gift and a donation to Dove Center.
GCRWC Annual Book Donation to the Ruth Enlow Library
Promoting education and literacy, the Garrett County Republican Women’s Club recently made its annual book donation to the Ruth Enlow Library. Literacy Chair Lisa Thayer Welch is pictured presenting to Library Director Thomas Vose The President Will See You Now: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan’s Final Years by Peggy Noonan. Two children’s books were also given: Why America Matters by Dr. Ben Carson and Valerie Pfundstein and The Berenstain Bears God Bless Our Country by Mike Berenstain.These books have all been on the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project listing of the National Federation of Republican Women. In 1961, the NFRW established the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project as a memorial honoring the former Republican First Lady who served for decades as a military wife and prepared the family home for over 30 moves during President Eisenhower’s military service to our country. All Republicans are invited to join the Garrett County Republican Women’s Club, which can be contacted through the Club’s Facebook page.
Maryland Federation of Republican
Women Fall Convention 2025
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 MFRW President, Luanne Ruddell
Madam President with the First Gentleman
2026-2027 MFRW Board
NFRW 43rd Biennial Convention
September 26-28, Orlando, FL
Keynote speaker
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intellengence
Florida Governor
Ron DiSantis
Florida State
Representative
Kat Cammock
Florida State Representative
Byron Donalds
Delegate Luanne Ruddell, Past President, Delegate Lisa Herman, Scholarship chair, with Martha Jenkins, NFRW President, and Delegate Patty Hammond, President,
displaying the Diamond Award and Delegant Melita Friend, Vice President
Maryland Delegation
Grantsville Days, June 27 & 28, 2025
June 14, 2025 Celebrating Flag Day, 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Trump's Birthday
Congratulations Garrett County Republican Women's Club on Receiving the Maryland Federation of Republican Women Shield Award and the Greatest Percentage Increase in Membership for A Large Club in 2025 Award!!
Ruth Umbel Memorial
Scholarship Award Winners
Patty Hammond, GCRWC President, Brogan Moyer, Southern High School scholarship award winner and Luanne Ruddell, GCRWC Past President.
Lisa Herman, GCRWC Scholarship Committee Chair, Austin Ross, Northern High School scholarship award winner and Patty Hammond.
National Law Enforcement Day, May 15, 2025
GCRWC members, Lisa Welch, Linda Bradley, Janice Layton, Joanne Ashby and Patty Hammond, treated our Garrett County Sheriff’s office and State Highway Patrol to a yummy lunch of pizza, chicken wings, salad, brownies, cookies, and drinks. It was a humbling experience to see our Heroes in Blue so grateful.
McHenry Barracks of the Maryland State Police
Garrett County is incredibly blessed to have these amazing men and women, along with their incredible support staff, who are always there to protect our community. A huge thank you to Garrett County law enforcement for everything you do!
Garrett County, Maryland, Sheriff's Office
Maryland Federation of Republican Women Spring Board, May 17, 2025, Elkton, MD
The venue was a lovely converted barn, nestled in beautiful pastures and wooded areas. The weather was perfect, with bright sunlight and gentle breezes. It was the ideal spot for a meeting and to catch up with other Republican women’s club members across the State!
Patty Hammond, GCRWC President, Luanne Ruddell, MFRW 1st VP, Melita Friend, GCRWC VP and MFRW Western Regional Chair..
Rose Terrace Project
This year, the Garrett County Republican Women’s Club (GCRWC) is pleased to support Rose Terrace, an emergency shelter administered by the Garrett County (GC) Community Action. The program provides temporary shelter to homeless families and individuals residing in GC, enabling them to secure permanent housing while addressing their immediate needs. To qualify, individuals or families must be experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or attempting to escape such circumstances.
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Rose Terrace is situated within the Community Action Building and offers a room and bed for 30 to 90 days, serving as a transitional solution for those experiencing homelessness. During this period, tenants are assigned a case manager who provides housing services and assistance in securing affordable permanent housing.
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The GCRWC is actively involved in supporting Rose Terrace by donating essential items for New Client Welcome Kits and Outreach Kits. These kits include toiletries, bedding, towels, infant necessities, laundry detergent, and other necessary supplies. The Outreach Kits are designed to support homeless individuals in the community when shelter availability is limited, and they include mini toiletries, first aid kits, hats, gloves, fast food gift cards, and other practical items.
On April 23, the GCRWC delivered the first quarter of its donations to Rose Terrace and will continue to collect essential items throughout the year. For further information on how you can contribute to the support of Rose Terrace, please contact Shawnee Reynolds or Wendi Rodeheaver at 301-334-941.
L to R, Shawnee Reynolds, Wendi Rodeheaver, Caring for America Chair, Joanne Ashby, Janice Layton, Linda Bradley and Patty Hammond
Red Scarf Day, March 4, 2025
CONTACT
Who We Are
The Garrett County Republican Women's Club is a local organization of Republican Women that is affiliated with the Maryland Federation of Republican Women and National Federation of Republican Women.
Garrett County Republican Women's Club
Meetings
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions, or comments, please call us at 301-852-1453
Contact Us
Email: patty.hammond@scd-corp.com
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of
every month; host special
events; and attend Maryland
Federation of Republican Women events as well as National Federation of Republican Women Events!
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For locations and times call 301-852-1453