PHOTOS FROM NEW ORLEANS SPRING BOARD MEETING OF THE NFRW, MARCH 15

The following photos are from the Spring Board Meeting of the National Federation of Republican Women in New Orleans, March 15 – 17, 2012. Republican women from clubs all over the country who attended this meeting were treated to wonderful speakers and very informative workshops. One of our workshop speakers, Anita Moncrief, is a former dedicated Democrat who worked for ACORN. When she discovered the corruption in ACORN, she became a political activist trying to get the truth out about this organization. In the weeks ahead, I will be giving more information about Anita as she is now a blogger and has her own website.

Since this three-day meeting coincided with St Patrick’s Day on the 17th, I’ve included photos of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the French Quarter which as you will see, was a lot of fun. Hope you enjoy the photos and join us for our next Federation meeting which will be in Louisville, Kentucky in September, 2012. Nancy

Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Governor and guest speaker, and Rae Lynne Chornenky, the newly installed President of the National Federation of Republican Women

U.S. Representative Jeff Landry, Louisiana

U.S. Representative, Bill Cassidy, Louisiana

The Opening Reception by the Louisiana Secretary of State, Tom Schedler, U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy and U.S. Representative Rodney Alexander

Anita Moncrief, formerly with ACORN and is now an ACORN whistleblower

Kevin Mooney, Investigative Reporter with Pelican Institue for Public Policy (Kevin writes for American Spectator and Washington Examiner) and Anita Moncrief

Our North Carolina luncheon table - from the left: Brenda Formo, 1st VP, Central Region, Bob Formo, Cornelia Croce, Forsyth County NCFRW Treasurer, Dena Barnes, President NCFRW, Valerie White, Randolph County Republican Women, Pat Bryan, President, Forsyth County Republican Women and Zan Bunn, candidate N.C. 13th District Chairman

From the left: Mickey Jackson, West Monroe, Louisiana and Lois Hoover, Monroe, Louisiana

Our North Carolina ladies – from the left, seated, Cornelia Croce, Zan Bunn, Pat Bryan, back row, left, Martha Jenkins, Nancy Clark, Brenda Formo, Dena Barnes and Valerie White

Opening Reception hosted by the Louisiana Republican Women Clubs - The Theme of the Reception - Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler !

Sue Lynch, former President, National Federation of Republican Women

From the left: Martha Jenkins, Member at Large, NFRW, Rose Wig, Georgia Federation President, and Millie Rogers, Chair of NFRW Program Committee

From the left: Valerie White and Dena Barnes

From the left: Linda Arnold, Capitol Regent, NFRW, Zan Bunn (in costume mask) and Matt Arnold

Val Montgomery, Lynn Pablovich and Cathy Schulz from Mandeville Republican Women, Louisiana Federation

Sharon Barnes, Missouri NFRW membership committee

Lynn Hartung, immediate past president of Nevada Federation of Republican Women, Sharon Barnes and Alice Munger

From the Left: Brigette Castain and Betsy Barnes of Louisiana having a great time!

Suzanne Crow and Clay Boudreaux (the music man!)

From the left: Gena Gore, Tonya Stiel and Sue Lynch

Nancy Clark, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Republican Women

From the left: Kris Coons, Texas Federation and Lois Hoover, Louisiana Federation

The party continues down in the French Quarter at the Napoleon House - From the Left: Cornelia Croce, Zan Bunn, Martha Jenkins, Linda Arnold, Nancy Clark and Matt Arnold

How else to end the evening but with beignets and cafe au lait at the Cafe Du Monde in the Quarter, From the left: Nancy Clark, Zan Bunn, Corine Corce, Matt Arnold, Linda Arnold and Martha Jenkins

ST PATRICK'S DAY IN THE QUARTER - And the Day Was Still Young!

Having some fun on St. Patrick's day at Harry's in the Quarter

It takes soooo long to get service in this place!

A beautiful wedding had just taken place as we walked by St. Louis Cathedral

Matt and Linda Arnold in front of St Louis Cathedral

St Patrick's Day wouldn't be complete without a stop at Pat O'Brien's

The "young at heart" also celebrate at Pat O'Brien's

Dad with his kids waiting for the St. Patrick's Day Parade

JOIN US FOR THE FEDERATION’S NEXT MEETING IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY IN SEPTEMBER 2012 !