President Address at Military Dinner

Good evening, on behalf of BFRW Members and their Board, I welcome you and thank you for making our 2025 Biennial Veterans & Military Appreciation Dinner a great success.

When I was a teenager, I watched a West Point documentary discussing how the brightest, bravest and most patriotic young men join the US Military.  I remember thinking how handsome those young men were and how proud I would be if my child attended West Point!

A few years ago, after my husband and I moved to Indian River Colony Club in Brevard, we joined my mother-in-law, Carol, and good friends, General Gene Anderson and his wife Gloria in celebrating their grandson’s, Curtis, appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. During dinner Gloria, whose sons were both career officers, said “the reality of Curtis’ decision will really hit home when his parents receive all of his personal belongs in the mail in about a month … that’s when they will realize that he doesn’t belong to us anymore, he belongs to the military.”

My eyes teared up.  My children are my life, and I realized that our military members are not just their parents’ children, they are also the children of our country and since they are our family, we must take care of our service members and veterans.

Words cannot express the gratitude and respect I feel for our veterans. “Thank you for your service” seems so hollow.  I ask all Federated Republican Women, all Republicans, to honor the sacrifice and dedication of our military members.  They devoted their lives to preserving our freedom; in return we must devote our lives to assuring that we and our children are worthy of their sacrifice.

Xiaoqi Wang
President, BFRW
321-989-2529

April Luncheon

Be An Informed Voter!

BFRW April Luncheon will feature our Federation Sister, author, and advisor Dr. Karen Hiltz, Ed.D.

Education is the key to a bright future for our Nation. To defend our Nation and combat progressive ideology, Republicans must arm themselves with knowledge!

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Pavone, Senior Army Instructor at Cocoa High School, will give us a brief introduction to the CHS JROCT program. Its mission is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Their female Color Guard performed “Missing Man” Ceremony at BFRW 2025 Veteran & Military Appreciation Dinner on March 8, 2025.

BFRW 2025 Legislative Focus - One

BFRW Legislative Committee has proposed a 2025 Legislative Focus.

In 2024, Florida Constitutional Amendments 3 & 4 nearly created Constitutional crises for Floridians. As suggested by a Federated sister club, in 2025 we too will focus on "bills that improve the function of government and protect our representative form of government."

The first Bill we will focus on is House Bill HB1205: Initiative Petitions for Constitutional Amendments.

GENERAL BILL by Persons-Mulicka
Initiative Petitions for Constitutional Amendments; Revises provisions relating to initiative petitions including handling petitions; sponsor & petition circulator registration; signature verification procedures; signature revocation; record retention; duties & responsibilities of supervisors, Division of Elections, & Department of State; & criminal penalties.

Click Here to learn more about the Bill

2025 Veterans & Military Appreciation Dinner

Thank you for your support!

Keynote Speaker
Col lawrence Miller, (USMC (Ret)

Guest Speakers
Mike Haridopolos, US Congressman
Barbara Rumpel, Board Director, NRA

Master of Ceremony
Rachel Sadoff

Special Auctioneer
Wayne Ivey, Sheriff

Live Auction Sponsor
Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos
Congressman, Mike Haridopolos
Clerk of Court, Rachel Sadoff
Sheriff, Wayne Ivey
Tax Collector, Lisa Cullen
Property Appraiser, Dana Blickley

Program Booklet Sponsor
Charles M-P "Chip" George
Aaron Frisbee

JROTC Table Sponsor
Brian Hodgers

Veteran Table Seat Sponsor
Claudette Bish
France Chapman
Jill Gentis
Patricia Moore-Carroll
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Silent Auction Sponsors

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March Panel Discussion Recap

Panel Discussion Series - Women in the Law

Another full house at BFRW’s March Luncheon, with over 75 great women in attendance!

Our first Panel Discussion, with moderator Appellate Attorney Charles George, and four great lady lawyers, Robyn Hattaway*, Anne McPhee*, Rene Torpy*, Timi Tucker*, was very informative. They discussed legal issues ranging from governmental regulation, to wills, trusts and estates, to law enforcement while protecting civil rights, to grandparent rights.

BFRW has and will always work to advance women of all backgrounds in leadership positions by providing a forum in the political, governmental and civic arenas.

Florida State Senate candidates Tim Thomas, Mark Lightner and Debbie MayField’s representative Marisa Khan, and State House Candidate Brian Hodgers, discussed the issues and their campaigns in upcoming special elections. BFRW values all the Republicans who are willing to step and serve at the local, state and national levels.

*Robyn Hattaway, is a business Attorney and a partner at the law firm of Lacey Lyons Rezanka in Brevard County.
*Anne J. McPhee Practices in probate, tax, wills, trust and estates and is a partner at Studenberg Law.
*Renee Torpy is an Assistant Public Defender in Brevard County, handling felony cases, including those involving drug offenses, sexual crimes, and other serious charges.
*Timi Tucker practices family law and is a founding partner at Tucker/Mitnik.

Special Election

Video: Meet Republican candidates for Florida House District 32 - Florida Today

REMEMBER - ALL MAIL BALLOT REQUESTS EXPIRED after the 2024 Election Cycle. If you want to vote by mail, you must request your Mail Ballot now.

2025 Senate District 19 and House District 32 Special Primary Election - April 1, 2025

Who May Vote: All Brevard County registered voters residing within State Senate District 19 and State House District 32

Mass mail of Military/Overseas (UOCAVA) Mail Ballots: Friday, February 14, 2025

Mass mail of Domestic Mail Ballots: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Registration Books Close: Monday, March 3, 2025

Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot to be sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Early Voting: Saturday, March 22 - Saturday, March 29, 2025

Polls Are Open: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2025 Senate District 19 and House District 32 Special General Election - June 10, 2025

Who May Vote: All Brevard County registered voters residing within State Senate District 19 and State House District 32

Mass mail of Military/Overseas (UOCAVA) Mail Ballots: Friday, April 25, 2025

Mass mail of Domestic Mail Ballots: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Registration Books Close: Monday, May 12, 2025

Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot to be sent: Thursday, May 29, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Early Voting: Saturday, May 31 - Saturday, June 7, 2025

Polls Are Open: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

More Information on Brevard Supervisor of Election Website.

BFRW 2025 Scholarship

Thanks to Second Vice President Patricia Moore-Carroll BFRW added one more scholarship, the "Bradley Moore Memorial Scholarship," this year. In 2025, Brevard Federated Republican Women will offer four scholarships to female students aged 17 to 21 who are graduates of a Brevard County High School or Homeschool in Brevard County.

Both College and Trade School students who are Brevard County high school graduates may also apply if they have not yet reached 21 years of age.

The scholarship applications and requirements are may be found on our website at www.brevardfederatedrepublicanwomen.org.

All applications should be submitted through the BFRW website, and all supporting documents should be mailed to: P.O BOX 410143, Melbourne, Florida 32941

Deadline: To be considered, a completed application and all supporting documentation must be received on or before 5:00 pm on Friday, April 18, 2025.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Dr. Dixie Riepl, Scholarship Chair, at 281-740-3080 / 845-978-6134, or email her at: driepl6871@gmail.com & bfrw.usa@gmail.com

Dr. Dixie Riepl, BFRW Scholarship Chair

Apply for or Renew Your Membership /
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Membership and Associate Membership (Gentleman) application and payment is available through our website at: www.brevaredfederatedrepublicanwomen.org

Membership is a community, while enjoying the camaraderie of like minded Republican women, our BFRW community is committed to advancing the participation of Republican Women in all areas of the political system. We are dedicated to encouraging and empowering women of all ages and backgrounds, supporting the Republican Party, and working tirelessly to influence the crucial issues that face our communities, state and nation.

Your membership and participation enables us and the Republican Party elect qualified Republicans to office, communicate important news, and share information that will educate the community and promote Republican initiatives.

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Xiaoqi Wang
President
(321) 989-2529

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