75 Years of
Women's Leadership
The Republican Womens Club of Sarasota is the oldest Active Republican Club in Sarasota County. Founded in 1950, for nearly 75 years the Sarasota RWC has successfully focused on empowering Republican Women to run for office and advocating for women's involvement in the Republican Party.
We believe in the strength and potential of Republican women, who can embrace who they are, define their future, and change the world.
Our Mission
The mission of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota is to empower and support Republican women to run for office, participate in the political process, and advocate for conservative principles.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a strong network of Republican women who are actively involved in shaping the future of the Republican Party and the nation.
Meet the Leaders of the
Sarasota Republican Women's Club
Sarasota RWC's Past Presidents
Jean Linsey Page
1950-1953
Marjorie M. VanAntwerp
1953-1955
Helen Morris
1955-1957
Annamae Sandegren
1957-1959
Tess Cusick
1959-1961
Mary Kay Eaves
1961-1963
Gertrude Roman
1963-1965
Marie Collins
1965-1967
Huberta Prince
1967-1969
Annamae Sandegren
1969-1971
Gertrude Laughter
1971-1974
Mary Surfus
1974-1975
Beverly Stackler Arries
1975-1977
Jean Brown
1977
Lois Lehman
1978-1980
Gene Eickhoff Irwin
1980-1981
Alice Annis
1981-1982
Marge Laurent
1982-1983
Alice Annis
1983-1984
Betty Lou Moore
1984
Pru Ann Miller
1984-1987
Jeanna McElmurray
1987-1990
Norma Roembke
1990-1991
Mary McReynolds
1991-1993
Mary Shaughnessy
1993-1994
Phylis McIlraith
1994-1996
Nancy Detert
1996-1997
Joan Cullinane
1997-1999
Joanne Koester
1999-2001
Yvonne Dyer
2001-2003
Joan Cullinane
2003-2004
Alice Henry
2004-2007
Judy Hillery
2007-2010
Linda Long
2010-2012
Carol Sawyer
2012-2015
Peggy Wells
2015-2018
Lourdes Ramirez
2018-2024
Linda DeLozier Ivell
2024-Present