PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Patt is President of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women which is celebrating is 85th Anniversary this year. In addition she serves on the Advisory Board, Republican Women's Federal Forum, the Governor's Emergency Management Advisory Council; National Federation of Republican Women. She is also a member of the First Lady's (Maryland) Forum, and a NFRW Regent. Patt has held positions as Charter President, the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert County, Maryland; Campaign Manager; and the MFRW Legislative Chairman.

Until December 2005, Patt was the Deputy Director in the Office of Military and Federal Affairs, Department of Business and Economic Development. Prior to that she served 20 years in the federal government. Her last assignment was the Special Assistant to the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence. Patt has traveled to 23 countries. She has a passion for leadership. She is a consultant and focuses on leadership development and executive coaching. Her other professional experiences include: school administrator and teacher, convention planner, lobbyist, marketing director, professional conference speaker.

Patt loves to learn. She has received formal education in a variety of areas: BA in Education; MBA, emphasis in Management; MS, National Security from the National War College and over 100+ post graduate hours in organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, and leadership development

Patt resides in Dunkirk, Maryland with her husband, has two grown sons and four granddaughters (Ages 3-12) - future Republican women.

Publisher's Note: Text published as provided by Maryland FRW.

FEDERATION PROFILE

The Maryland Federation was founded in 1920 and affiliated with the NFRW in 1938. MFRW is divided into six regions and has 46 clubs. The first club included a group of six activist women whose initial goals were organization, education and legislation to repeal many of the old English laws still on the books that discriminated against women.

That spirit of activism continues today. The clubs vigorously support literacy and advocacy programs, leadership development, free enterprise and outreach. Members volunteer for campaigns, recruit and train candidates, raise money, and assist with voter registration. MFRW participates in Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day parades, and provides community service to women and children's shelters. Members tutor special students and sponsor scholarships and essay contests.


Past presidents include:

Mrs. Betty Jane Carroll, 2004-05

Mrs. Marilyn Dankner, 2000-03

Mrs. Ann Horner Granados, 1998-2000

Mrs. Frances "Bunny" Parish, 1996-98

Mrs. Barbara Powell, 1992-96

The Hon. Janet Greenip, 1990-92

Mrs. Janet Steed, 1987-90

Mrs. Irene Petterson, 1983-87

Mrs. Arlene Baybutt, 1981-83

Mrs. Fleur Bresler, 1977-81

Mrs. Joan Beck, 1975-77

Mrs. Jane Hank, 1971-75

Mrs. Lucille Potts, 1969-71

The Hon. Sylvia Hermann, 1965-69

Mrs. Katherine M. Rinehart, 1963-65

Mrs. William A. Hepburn, 1959-63

Rebecca Bowen Wright, 1921-25 (founding)

Publisher's Note: Text published as provided by Maryland FRW.

LOCAL CLUBS

Allegany County RW Anne Arundel County RW Antietam RW Baltimore County RW Bowie RWC Calvert County RW Caroline County RWC Carroll County RW Cecil County RWC Chesapeake RW Chevy Chase WRC DelMarVa RW Dorchester County RWC Filipino-American WRC Frederick County RWC Gateway RWC Harford County RW Henson Valley RWC

Hopkins WRC Howard County RW Laurel RWC Lower Eastern Shore RWC Marlboro RWC Mid-Montgomery County    WRC Mid-Shore League of RW Middletown Valley Club of    RW Montgomery County FRW North Garrett County RW Olney WRC Potomac WRC Rock Creek WRC Rockville RWC Rural WRC

RW at Maryland (College    Park) RW Leaders of Calvert RW of Charles County RW of Greater Frederick RW of Kent and Queen    Anne Counties RW of Southern Calvert RW of Wicomico Severna Park RWC South Garrett County RW St. Mary's RW Talbot County RW Taneytown RW Upper Montgomery RW Washington County RW Wicomico County RWC Worcester County RW