Special Programs
ARW sponsors programs to raise  funds
for community programs:
If you are an internet shopper, check out Amazon.com.  If you click on the Amazon logo
to the left and make a purchase, ARW earns money.   Amazon has just about
everything you could buy:  Gift Certificates; Books, Music & Movies; Clothing;  
Computer; Gourmet Food; Pet Food; Health & Beauty; etc. You can even download
movies or television shows to your computer.  Amazon is linked to 100's of stores like
Macy*s, Eddie Bauer, ProFlowers, FTD, Target, and many, many more.

Please think of ARW when making those internet purchases, it's just a click away.
Our Boutique features patriotic jewelry and other small gifts for your friends
and family.  Prices are very reasonable and you can impress your friends with
some unique & creative items.  The inventory is constantly updated, so join us
at our Monthly Membership Meetings where the boutique is always open.   
ARW standing committee chairs:  Judy Ferraro and Michele Bruce
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Our Caring for the American Soldier program has been a great success with
projects like the "Girl Scout Cookies" or our annual "Christmas Stocking" and our
"Fourth of July Beach Party" campaigns (see below).  
ARW standing committee chair:  Diane Welsh
Our Literacy Program aims to promote reading for young people.   We collect
slightly used books from our members and donate them to schools and
students.  We also select books to read to very young children.  We strongly
believe that reading skills are so fundamental to living a productive life and that
this program makes a difference in our community.
Two highly recommended reading lists for all purpose summer reading for
elementary age children are the Reading is Fundamental List by Reading is
Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) and the American Library Association Reading List.
Both of these lists can be found on one website - click here.  The introduction
to these lists includes good strategies for introducing these books to the
children. Both lists provide for flexibility for reading abilities.  An activity link is
also provided on the website.
ARW standing committee chair:  Molly Governs
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Every year the National Federation of Republican Women publish the Mamie Eisenhower
Library Project (MELP), a list of recommended and outstanding books reflecting
Republican philosophy and ideals.  The 2010 List features books about our American
history with the theme this year being, “ Our History Is our Future”.  There is something
on this list for Republicans including diverse topics for all ages.  It can’t be stressed
enough for ARW members to become informed about our American historical roots through
comprehensive reading.  By reading we can find out where we have been as a country
and from there plan our future to become better informed voters.  To read the list click
here.
ARW standing committee chair:  Molly Governs