As I reflect on the last two years as president of IowaFRW I feel nostalgic that it is coming to an end, but also excited for the future of the organization with the new leadership team that takes office in a few days. The one thing I can confirm:
we are in good hands.
Many accomplishments were met during the Biennium. We played a major part in the election of Iowa's first female Governor, when many of you worked endless hours making that happen, we hosted six conferences with many of Iowa's state leaders and the NFRW President-elect Ann Schockett, and Regional Directors Julie Harris and Kim Reem.
Our highlight in June was when IowaFRW hosted one the first celebrations of the 19th Amendment in the country, with the highly attended Suffragette Gala at the World Food Prize in Des Moines.
Membership ended just one short of 500 with the help of the
"Just Bring One"
NFRW Membership Campaign and IowaFRW
GREAT Membership Drive
. For growth to continue we encourage you to invite a potential new member to your next meeting. It will take all of us asking someone to be a part!
There will be much to do in 2020 with the re-election of the President Trump, Senator Joni Ernst, all four congressional seats and many state and local elections. I encourage you to ask the new leadership how you can be involved!
Most important to me were the friendships I made across the state. It has been my honor to serve you and I look forward to that continued friendship.
My Best Wishes for a Happy New Year
Gloria Mazza
IowaFRW President
2018-2019
