2025 Officers:

President:  Stori Zimmerman -president@colonialmountvernonrw.org

First Vice-President, Programs:  Cathy Gillespie -cathy_gillespie@msn.com

Second Vice-President, Membership:  Debbie Shaffer -Debbie.Schaffer@d-and-p.museumstudio.com

Treasurer:  Jean Downey  -jd2ocar2@gmail.com

Recording Secretary:  Debra Vitus -debvitus@yahoo.com

Corresponding Secretary: Jane Gandee -jane.gandee@gmail.com

 


About Us

Thank you for your interest in our club. We are a vibrant and diverse group united by shared values and a commitment to making a difference. Whether your concerns focus on election integrity, responsible taxation, national security, or limiting the size of government, you’ll find a welcoming community here.

Together, we can advocate for the principles we hold dear and create a lasting impact. Join us in shaping the future of our community and beyond!


History
Colonial Republican Women originated in 1956 in the Alexandria section of Lee District in Fairfax County, Virginia.  Mount Vernon Republican Women, established in 1972, was situated in the adjacent Mount Vernon District of Fairfax County. The two clubs merged in 2020 to become the Colonial Mount Vernon Republican Women.

Our Mission
  • ​Colonial Mount Vernon Republican Women (CMVRW) are dedicated to making a meaningful impact through grassroots engagement in the political process. Our members stay informed on current events, pending legislation, and key issues by engaging directly with political office holders, activists, and candidates.
  • We offer abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, leveraging our proximity to Washington, D.C., to provide unparalleled access to state and national leaders at a variety of area events.
  • As proud members of the Virginia Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women—the largest Republican women’s organization in the country—we are committed to advancing Republican principles and supporting our candidates at every level.
  • Our members actively volunteer countless hours for state and local Republican campaigns, contribute to community programs, and champion the election of Republican women to office. We also strive to elevate the political visibility and influence of our members.
  • CMVRW is recognized for its commitment, respect, and impact, earning the admiration of elected officials and party leaders alike. Together, we are shaping the future of our community and advancing the ideals that matter most.

The Virginia Republican Creed

We Believe…

• That the free enterprise system is the most productive supplier of human needs and economic justice.

• That all individuals are entitled to equal rights, justice, and opportunities and should assume their responsibilities as citizens in a free society.

• That fiscal responsibility and budgetary restraints must be exercised at all levels of government.

• That the Federal Government must preserve individual liberty by observing Constitutional limitations.

• That peace is best preserved through a strong national defense.

• That faith in God, as recognized by our Founding Fathers, is essential to the moral fiber of the Nation.