North Pulaski Republican Women’s 1st VP, Linda Dyson and Her Grandson,
Stone County Chairman Darren Waddles, Make History!
As long as time exists, history will be made. From the moon landing, to the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, and to the 2016 landslide victory of Donald Trump, there has always been a milestone to define a generation. Such a landmark was placed in Arkansas bridging two generations; not only making history for their state’s party, but for the Republican National Convention (RNC) as a whole.
In late June the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) State Committee met to select the remaining 25 delegates and 25 alternates who would represent the state party at the RNC in Jacksonville, FL, this August. Among the names was Linda Dyson, who along with her grandson, Darren Ray Waddles, waited patiently in the audience for the results.
Dyson had been a delegate candidate in the past, but unfortunately did not place delegate or alternate in 2016 for Rubio, and failed to place in the Second Congressional District Convention this May. Nonetheless, that did not stop Linda, who serves as the First Vice-President of the North Pulaski Republican Women’s (NPRW) Club, from pressing on.
Her grandson, who is the current Chairman of the Stone County Republican Committee, was elected as a RNC delegate back in May, at the First Congressional District Convention, and served as an at-large Rubio delegate in 2016. Soon after his victory, he joined on as the manager of his grandmother’s campaign. “She might not have received enough votes to place in the Second District, but I’m going to see to it that she will be one of the 25 at-large delegates at state,” Waddles declared.
Together they launched a dynamic campaign reaching out to various legislators, committee members, and party affiliates; gathering numerous endorsements; and engaging with voters in multiple mediums. “My grandson showed me new ways of connecting with people I would have never thought of,” Dyson remarked, “he has been a great help, and I’m excited to see what happens.”
After all the hard work, the votes were cast, and the results were in. The room was silent as the list of delegates were being read; then in just two words, “Linda Dyson,” history was made. Her landmark victory that morning formed the first ever Grandmother-grandson duo to serve together as delegates for Arkansas and to the RNC.
The pair will serve as part of a diverse delegation of 40 delegates and 37 Alternates, each hailing from different terrains and representations of “The Natural State.”
Dyson, 68, from Jacksonville, AR, is a retired entrepreneur and multi-award winning top furniture sales-representative, who blazed the trail for women of her profession. Though a life-long Republican, she became actively involved in grassroots campaigning in 2014; allowing her to serve her party by electing conservatives, running as a candidate herself, and helping her fellow Republican Women across central Arkansas. She is ecstatic for the opportunity to be part of the 2020 RNC, ensuring President Trump another four years in the White House, and to serve along her grandson. She will also serve alongside NPRW member State Rep. Karilyn Brown, and associate-members State Sen. Mark Johnson and John Parke.
Prior to the National Convention, Linda will celebrate her fiftieth year of marriage to her husband Charles Dyson Jr.
Waddles, 27, is a school teacher from Mountain View, AR. Darren has served the RPA in many capacities since joining his County Committee in 2011. He has been a grassroots volunteer across the state; State College Republican Chairman; affiliate member of NPRW and the African American Coalition of Arkansas; staffer to RPA and legislators, executive board member of the RPA and 1st Congressional District; member of committees in the Arkansas Department of Education and RPA Platform Committee; and serves currently as Secretary of the Arkansas Young Republicans.
There is an apparent excitement among the Arkansas Federation of Republican Women and RPA alike, upon this historic election. Likewise, more history will be made as this grandmother-grandson duo cast their vote in nomination of President Donald J. Trump for another landmark victory this November.
In late June the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) State Committee met to select the remaining 25 delegates and 25 alternates who would represent the state party at the RNC in Jacksonville, FL, this August. Among the names was Linda Dyson, who along with her grandson, Darren Ray Waddles, waited patiently in the audience for the results.
Dyson had been a delegate candidate in the past, but unfortunately did not place delegate or alternate in 2016 for Rubio, and failed to place in the Second Congressional District Convention this May. Nonetheless, that did not stop Linda, who serves as the First Vice-President of the North Pulaski Republican Women’s (NPRW) Club, from pressing on.
Her grandson, who is the current Chairman of the Stone County Republican Committee, was elected as a RNC delegate back in May, at the First Congressional District Convention, and served as an at-large Rubio delegate in 2016. Soon after his victory, he joined on as the manager of his grandmother’s campaign. “She might not have received enough votes to place in the Second District, but I’m going to see to it that she will be one of the 25 at-large delegates at state,” Waddles declared.
Together they launched a dynamic campaign reaching out to various legislators, committee members, and party affiliates; gathering numerous endorsements; and engaging with voters in multiple mediums. “My grandson showed me new ways of connecting with people I would have never thought of,” Dyson remarked, “he has been a great help, and I’m excited to see what happens.”
After all the hard work, the votes were cast, and the results were in. The room was silent as the list of delegates were being read; then in just two words, “Linda Dyson,” history was made. Her landmark victory that morning formed the first ever Grandmother-grandson duo to serve together as delegates for Arkansas and to the RNC.
The pair will serve as part of a diverse delegation of 40 delegates and 37 Alternates, each hailing from different terrains and representations of “The Natural State.”
Dyson, 68, from Jacksonville, AR, is a retired entrepreneur and multi-award winning top furniture sales-representative, who blazed the trail for women of her profession. Though a life-long Republican, she became actively involved in grassroots campaigning in 2014; allowing her to serve her party by electing conservatives, running as a candidate herself, and helping her fellow Republican Women across central Arkansas. She is ecstatic for the opportunity to be part of the 2020 RNC, ensuring President Trump another four years in the White House, and to serve along her grandson. She will also serve alongside NPRW member State Rep. Karilyn Brown, and associate-members State Sen. Mark Johnson and John Parke.
Prior to the National Convention, Linda will celebrate her fiftieth year of marriage to her husband Charles Dyson Jr.
Waddles, 27, is a school teacher from Mountain View, AR. Darren has served the RPA in many capacities since joining his County Committee in 2011. He has been a grassroots volunteer across the state; State College Republican Chairman; affiliate member of NPRW and the African American Coalition of Arkansas; staffer to RPA and legislators, executive board member of the RPA and 1st Congressional District; member of committees in the Arkansas Department of Education and RPA Platform Committee; and serves currently as Secretary of the Arkansas Young Republicans.
There is an apparent excitement among the Arkansas Federation of Republican Women and RPA alike, upon this historic election. Likewise, more history will be made as this grandmother-grandson duo cast their vote in nomination of President Donald J. Trump for another landmark victory this November.
CLEBURNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN FUNDRAISER
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Cleburne County Republican Women are raising money for scholarships. This is a one of a kind gun! Only one for each county in your state. Every gun is a one of a one. Engraved on a Ruger 10/22. Fully functional. Included is a French Fitted Carrying Case. Donation tickets are $10.00/each or 6 for $50.00 Drawing is scheduled for Octob er 10, 2020. Do not need to be present to win. WINNER MUST MEET ALL STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS TO CLAIM FIREARM. Checks can be made payable to CCRW. Please mail to 734 Good Springs Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543 You can also contact Wanda Malone at 501-206-6629 for additonal information. |
NFRW CALL TO ACTION
March 17, 2020
Urge Your Members of Congress to Pass the President’s Stimulus Package
President Trump is asking Congress to approve an $850 billion stimulus package to offset the devastating economic effect of the coronavirus outbreak. This measure will put immediate cash into the pockets of women and all Americans to help them through this difficult time. The NFRW lauds the President’s decisive leadership and resolute actions to protect the American people and stabilize the economy. Please contact your Members of Congress and urge them to pass the President’s stimulus package.
President Trump is asking Congress to approve an $850 billion stimulus package to offset the devastating economic effect of the coronavirus outbreak. This measure will put immediate cash into the pockets of women and all Americans to help them through this difficult time. The NFRW lauds the President’s decisive leadership and resolute actions to protect the American people and stabilize the economy. Please contact your Members of Congress and urge them to pass the President’s stimulus package.
15 DAYS TO SLOW THE SPREAD
March 16, 2020
At a news briefing this afternoon, President Trump and his team of experts issued "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidelines. The guidelines call for 1) Avoiding social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people, and 2) An entire household staying at home if one member of the household tests positive.
DID YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019?
The mainstream media will barely mention it, but Republicans won 12 of 13 statewide races on Tuesday! -RNC Chair McDaniel
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF MARION COUNTY ABOARD THE TRUMP TRAIN
The RWMC climbed about the Trump Train at the 74th Annual Turkey Trot Parade. Candy was through during this hour long parade while the "Trump Train" song blaired across a speaker. This year's theme was, "Get Your Gobble On". Obviously, this was obtained on the Trump Train. This two-day event is held the 2nd weekend in October each year. The women were busy helping run their booth and the Marion County Republican Committee booth. Lots of trump attire and candidate information handed out. RWMC would also help with the MCRC rubberband gun game.
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SILOAM SPRINGS REPUBLICAN WOMEN ANNUAL TEA
SSRW Annual Tea, what a great turn out! We heard from AFRW new President Sharon Stuthard. State Representative Robin Lundstrum and Vicky Wagner with Beautiful Lives Boutique. Thank you all for coming along with all our special guests and the food that was shared.
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The National Federation of Republican Women 40th Biennial Convention
September 27-29, 2019
Benton County Republican Women at the Fair!
Check out this incredibly Trumpilicious booth that the BCRW have put together. Lots of great candidate information available to the public. Great display. Job well done!
Senator Tom Cotton Announces His Plans for Re-Election
On July 27th, the Pulaski County Republican Women hosted a Breakfast with U. S. Senator Tom Cotton at the Pleasant Valley Country Club. After the event, U. S. Sen. Cotton announces his campaign for re-election at the Republican Party Headquarters. On hand at this event were Lt. Governor Tim Griffin, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, and U. S. Senator John Boozman.
AFRW President Sharon Stuthard visits Miller County Republican Women.
