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About Us

Tustin Area Republican Women Federated (TARWF) was founded in 1973 as a local unit of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW link above), the largest Republican Women's organization in the world with a network of over 100,000 women leaders and activists. We are also chartered under the California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW link above), Southern Division, and the Orange County Federation of Republican Women.

We are proud to say that our local unit was established under the name of Ivy Baker Priest, the first woman Treasurer of the United States. Appointed by President Eisenhower, she served from 1953 to 1961. In 1966 and again in 1970, she successfully ran for Treasurer of California, becoming the first woman elected to statewide office. She also served Governor Ronald Reagan.

TARWF shares the main objectives of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW link above). Priority is given to educating our members about crucial issues impacting our local area, state and nation. TARWF is also committed to strengthening the Republican Party by registering Republican voters and providing volunteer opportunities to support local and state Republican candidates.

TARWF supports several federation scholarships and participates in community events such as the Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-off and Tustin Tiller Days. TARWF donates books to our local school libraries, and sends letters and care packages to our troops.

TARWF strives to empower women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process in order to create a secure future for our children and grandchildren