Mesa County Republican Women

Formed in 1944, we are active in our community of Western Colorado

REPUBLICAN WOMEN BELIEVE: The strength of our nation lies with the individual & that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. Equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all regardless of race, creed, age, sex, national origin or disability. Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new & innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times. ­The Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.

Membership

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!Network with other successful Republican Women | Meet Republican Officials and Candidates | Stay apprised on local issuesFull Annual Membership - $40.00 includes:
National Federation of Republican Women and Colorado Federation of Republican Women. Must be a Registered Republican voter.Associate Annual Membership - $15.00
Available to registered Republican Women Voters of other Republican Women's Clubs and to men who are registered Republican voters.Student Membership - $5.00

What We Do

Monthly Luncheons | Educational Speakers | Political Candidate Forums | Civic Responsibility Trainings | Supporting Young Conservatives & Leaders | Sign-Waving Events | Honorable US Flag Ceremonies | Parade Participation

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Donate to MCRW

Help us support Republican candidates and conservative values and foster the growth of civic engagement in our community.

Monthly Lunch Meetings

$30 Held on 1st Mondays monthly (no July Meeting in lieu of parade) Time: 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81506

Reservations and payment required by Thursday before meeting. Walk-in attendance $35.
No Shows cannot be refunded. Cancels accepted before RSVP deadline only.
Please reserve and pay in advance using the below form. If you have difficulty reserving lunch, contact us.
Thank you for helping us stay organized.

$30 MCRW 2025 Monthly Luncheon Schedule Subject to Change:

  • February 3rd Open invitation to all candidates for Grand Junction City Council

  • March 3rd Bobbie Gross - April Ballot Measure Alignment of Municipal Elections in November & Brent Goff - Senior Property Tax Exemption

  • April 7th Housing in Mesa County

  • May 5th Betsy Bair, District Director for Congressman Hurd

  • June 2nd Legislative Wrap Up with Senator Rich, Reps Taggert and Soper

  • July No meeting - Please join us in the Independence Day Parade

  • August 4th Economic Update Curtis Englehart, GJEP

  • September 8th School Board Candidates

  • October 6th Ballot Issues Overview

  • November 3 Legislative Preview Senator Rich, Reps Taggert and Soper

  • December Joint Christmas Party with MCR

MCRW Events

LINCOLN DAY DINNER
Saturday, March 22, Clifton Community Center
Keynote Speaker Honorable Harriet Hageman, Wyoming House of Representatives
CO Rep. Honorable Jeff Hurd
VIP Meet & Greet, | Semi-formal Dinner | Auction & Raffle & Games

Join us for a special evening honoring the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most revered leaders. This commemorative dinner will celebrate his enduring principles of unity, freedom, and perseverance. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, fine dining, and reflection on Lincoln’s profound impact on our nation, his leadership during the Civil War, and his unwavering commitment to equality and republic. In his own words "...that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

$150 VIP Ticket Includes: Cocktail hour meet & greet with keynote speaker. Followed by dinner events as below.
Doors open at 5pm for VIP ticket only$100 General Admission Ticket Includes:
Dinner, beverages, keynote address, raffle and silent auction.
Doors open at 6pm for General Admission tickets

Would you like to sponsor this event through a generous donation? Please email us!

Volunteering

Are you a member who wants to get civically involved in our community? Let us know how you want to help MCRW.

Blog

Local voices give the good, bad, and the ugly information and opinion on current events. Guests blog posts provide insightful prose to keep our members and citizens apprised and engaged.

Political Links

Find information on affiliated organizations and Republican candidates currently running for office which apply to the Mesa County electorate

COLORADO FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN CFRW
https://www.coloradogopwomen.orgIf you are a member of MCRW, you are automatically a member of CFRW. They send out a Tusk Talk which is a newsletter that compiles info about all of the Colorado clubs. They hold one board meeting (Spring) and 1 Convention (Fall) each year. This spring’s Board Meeting is being held in Pueblo, Colorado.

MESA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
https://www.mesacountygop.org/HEADQUARTERS - 1227 N 23rd #107, Grand Junction, Co
970-314-9393OPEN M, W, F, 11:00-2:00This is our connection to the Republican Party State Board. Our election and Caucuses are run by this Board. They will be sponsoring many party events at this location. Their regular monthly luncheon is held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Doubletree Hotel.

COMMITMENT TO COLORADO
https://commitment2colorado.com/

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN NFRWhttps://www.nfrw.org/Our National organization was formed in 1938 and we should be proud that Colorado is a Charter member. Joyce Arneill of Colorado - President, 1939-40 and later a member of MCRW Ruth Parks of Colorado - President, 1961-62 ,followed by Judy Hughes of Colorado - President, 1986-89. We do have our connections!

STATE OF COLORADO REPUBLICAN PARTYhttps://cologop.org/THEY HANDLE THE COORDINATION OF ALL EVENTS STATEWIDE. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR WHERE AND WHEN MANY EVENTS ARE TAKING PLACE.

THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
https://www.gop.com/This is the best informative site I have ever seen. Lots of info on the political issues of the day! Very well done and necessary to keep us informed. Well worth putting on your favorites list. THANK YOU CHAIRWOMAN RONNA MCDANIEL!

Contact Us

Please understand we are an all volunteer group. We might be a little slow to respond but we are glad to hear from you![email protected]

Officers

President: Carla Alley [email protected] 970-773-47021st VP Programs: Diane Schwenke
2nd VP Membership: Teresa Anson
• 3rd Vice President Fundraising: Mariah Hannon
Secretary: Bonnita Wallace
Treasurer: Sue Benjamin
Chaplain: Bonnita Wallace

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