2026 New Year & New Leadership…
Gaston County Republican Women
Join us at our next meeting
AUGUST 20, 2026 | 6 PM social
6:30 PM Meeting
Jackson’s Cafeteria, Gastonia, NC
No regular Meetings in June and July 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th with GCRW!
Join the Gaston County Republican Women as we participate in the Dallas Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2026. Members, associate members, and their families are invited to walk alongside our float, hand out candy, and show their support for local Republican candidates while celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday.
Parade T-shirts are available for $15. To participate, email mygcrw@gmail.com and include the names of attendees and T-shirt size(s) if needed.
Common Ground
Coffee & Conversation
Gilmore’s Mercantile
Every 4th Saturday | Monthly
9:30am to 11:30am
137 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
For many years, Gaston County Republican Women have proudly supported the Gaston County GOP’s Lincoln Reagan Douglass Dinner.
This photo captures a special moment from a recent LRDD, featuring many of our GCRW members alongside fellow Republican leaders, including U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. While not every member is pictured, it reflects the strong presence, unity, and ongoing involvement of our organization within the county party.
GCRW remains committed to supporting Republican efforts across Gaston County, and we are proud of the women whose leadership, service, and dedication continue to strengthen our Party.
New Leadership 2026
We are excited to welcome our newly elected officers:
- President: Dot Cherry
- Vice President: Linda Anthony
- Secretary: Christy Barnes
- Treasurer: Bonnie Jansen
Our meetings are a great opportunity to reconnect after the holidays, meet our new board, and hear about plans for the year ahead. Whether you are a long-time member or attending for the first time, you are warmly invited to join us.
We look forward to seeing you and starting the new year together.
Renew Your 2026 Membership
Membership Dues: $30
Associate Membership Dues: $20
2026 Open enrollment: October 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
The GCRW Membership Committee wants to remind you of the invaluable benefits of your membership. As a member of a federated Republican women’s club, you automatically gain membership in your state federation, NCFRW, and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW). Head on over to our JOIN page for all the details.
January 15, 2026 Meeting
About Our Local GOP
Gaston County Republican Women is an independent organization that works in affiliation with the Gaston County Republican Party. Members are encouraged to review the The Gaston County Republican Party’s Plan of Organization for additional context. The Gaston County GOP meets every 2nd Monday at their Headquarters in the Eastridge Mall. 6pm social hour where they have an optional dinner that ranges from 10$-15$ and their Executive Committee meets promptly at 7pm. You can find more information by visiting their website at www.gaston.nc.gop. You can find more information about other organizations by visiting our Links page.
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