Established in 1961, Gaston County Republican Women’s organization is a proud affiliate organization of the National Federation of Republican Women and the N.C. Federation of Republican Women. The Gaston County Republican Women and the Gaston County Republican Party work together to support conservative causes and to elect Republicans in Gaston County and beyond.
The Gaston County Republican Women meet on the third Thursday of the month. (Please see below for the 2026 meeting schedule.) Every registered Republican woman is invited to join us as a member. Men may join as associate members. Please contact us if you have questions, or click here to join !
Meet our newly elected President, Dot Cherry!
2026/2028 Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs
- Dot Cherry, President (view all Past Presidents)
- Linda Anthony, Vice President
- Christy Barnes, Secretary
- Bonnie Jansen, Treasurer
- Stephanie Franks, Past President
- Erika Dills, Corresponding Secretary, Social Media/Digital Coordinator
- Committee Chairs:
- Kathy Boswell, Membership Chair
2026 Meeting Schedule
(All meetings begin at 6:00 PM for social and 6:30 PM for the meeting, unless otherwise noted, at Jackson’s Cafeteria in Gastonia NC. Check our Home page for more updated information on meetings and meeting location or visit our Facebook – Events page )
- January – 15th
- February – 19th
- March – 19th
- April – 16th
- May – 21st
- June – 18th
- July – 16th
- August – 20st
- September – 17th
- October – 15th
- November – 19th
- December – Currently No Meeting in December!! (Subject to change. Check our Home page for more recent details.)
- We collaborate with the NCFRW, our state-affiliated Federation, the NFRW, our nationally affiliated Federation, and with Gaston County GOP, our local Republican Party which provides endless opportunities, support, and benefits for our club.
- We are an active group of women (and men-Associate Members), who have a common belief in the guiding principles of the Republican Party. Click here to learn more about our club history and organization.
- All registered Republicans are eligible to become a member or associate member of our club. Click here to join!
- We enthusiastically encourage ongoing education on local, state, and national topics/issues through scheduled guest speakers; monthly book club discussions; political forums with candidates; and timely club communications.
- We promote political action by working to increase voter registration, encouraging good candidates to run for office, actively writing legislators and the Board of Elections about issues, and participating in elections. Click here to learn more about our legislative advocacy and helpful links.
- We engage in community outreach and service projects throughout our community, our state, and our country. Click here for a description of our community outreach.
- We strive to keep our members informed of club activities and important issues through timely club communications, including newsletters, our website, and social media. Members may click the button below to access club information.
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