Fighting Back in the Courts with Doug Seaton Thursday, Aug 25, 6:00-8:30pm
Please join us on Thursday, August 25th when our special guest will be Doug Seaton, founder and President of the Upper Midwest Law Center.
“Fighting Back in the Courts: The Upper Midwest Law Center Advances Our Liberties!” RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Let's Make Crime Illegal Again! Thursday, July 28, 6:00-8:30pm
Please join us on Thursday, 28th when we will hear from TWO important guests who will speak on the subject of Crime and Public Safety: Tad Jude and Jai Hanson. Jai is a candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff and Tad is running for Hennepin County Attorney.
These are key races for Public Safety.
RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Protect MN Kids Act Campaign Thursday, May 19 6:00-8:30pm
Please join us on Thursday, May 19th when we will hear from Kelly Janssen who serves as a Project Manager with the Child Protection League of Minnesota and is coordinating the efforts for their Protect MN Kids Act Campaign to create public awareness of issues concerning children and families. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Ballot Boards: What are they and are they important? April 28, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Please join us on Thursday, April 28th when our special guest will be the Deputy Chair of the Minnesota Republican Party, Donna Bergstrom. Donna has a fascinating background and career history as a candidate and activist on behalf of the Minnesota GOP. Donna will speak to us about election integrity. Donna is a military veteran with over twenty years’ service in Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare with the Marine Corps. She is also a member of the Red Lake Nation of NW Minnesota. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
"News From the Inside ~ Journalism Today", March 24th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Perhaps you heard the news when Liz recently moved from WCCO TV to Alpha News. Her initial undercover report with Alpha News focused on the Carjacking Crisis in the Twin Cities and generated great interest and much acclaim. Liz will speak to us about her carjacking story as well as how she landed at Alpha News and some inside thoughts on journalism with all its new pressures and woke culture.
Liz Collin has been a truth-teller for 20 years as a multi-Emmy-Award-winning reporter and anchor. Liz is a Worthington, Minnesota native who lives in the suburbs with her husband, son and loyal lab. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
"The State of our State", February 24th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Please join us on Thursday, February 24th when we will hear from our own distinguished member of the Legislature, Kristin Robbins. Kristin is a position to know and this will be a great opportunity to hear about the issues we face and to ask questions of importance to you. Kristin is a State Representative from Legislative District 34A which covers Dayton, Rogers and part of Maple Grove. She serves on the Human Services Finance & Policy, Judiciary Finance & Civil Law as well as Tax Committees. We are so honored that she is a member of our club! RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
"Hope for the Future" on Thursday, January 27th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Join us for our first meeting of the new year! Guest speaker will be Susan Esbe, a conservative student swimming upstream on the very liberal University of Minnesota campus. Hear her speak about “Political Self Censorship on College Campuses“ and Turning Point USA. She is the campus coordinator of the U of M's Turning Point USA chapter. . RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Get ready to party! Thursday, Dec 2nd, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
We invite you to our annual Christmas party where you'll enjoy great conversation and food with fellow conservatives. It's the time of year when we ask members to renew, or new people to join, so for those who do, there'll be some prizes to win and an auction. For details and to RSVP,
email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Caucus What? Thursday, November 18, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Please join us for a presentation by Lonny Leitner who is Chief of Staff for American Majority. Learn about caucuses, why they're important, and why they matter to conservative causes. We'll meet for dinner and the presentation. For details and to RSVP,
email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Support our Veterans October 28, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
We hope you will join us in our annual outreach project with this year's focus on our veterans. Come hear from Ellen & Bart Ward, the Directors of Haven For Heroes and learn about these beautiful cottages and wonderful community of care. We will also explain two easy and fun options to support their work.
Please email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for details and to RSVP for the meeting!
Public Safety: What We Need to Know September 23, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Police Chief Erik Fadden leads the Public Safety Department, which encompasses the Plymouth Police and Fire departments, as well as emergency management services. Erik grew up in Plymouth, graduated from Wayzata High School and has devoted nearly all of his professional life to serving the community as a member of the Plymouth Police Department. He has a family and two children that go to school in Plymouth. Fadden holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has also pursued professional studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. and the Police Executive Research Forum in Washington, D.C.
Please email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for details and to RSVP. Bring a friend!
Take Charge and Stop Critical Race Theory! Thursday, August 26, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Our special guest speaker will be Sheila Qualls to talk about this important issue. TakeCharge is an organization committed to supporting the notion that the idea of America works for everyone regardless of race and station in life. TakeCharge believes that we own our future by instilling the idea of taking charge of our lives, our families, and communities. TakeCharge is committed to countering the prevailing narrative in popular culture that America is structured to undermine the lives of black Americans.
Join us for dinner and an educational meeting For location and to RSVP, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Local Elections: An Opportunity to Make a Big Difference Thursday, June 24 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Presenters at this meeting will share advice on how we can support conservatives as they ride a wave of recent local Republican wins. Now is the time to get involved in any way you can!
Consider our local school boards and city councils. Just one conservative voice can make a huge difference in opposing “Critical Race Theory,” “GreenStep Cities” and the other radical ideas that threaten our schools and communities. With several board seats opening up later this year, we have a unique opportunity to get our voices heard.
Join us for dinner and an educational meeting on June 24 from 6:00 to 8:30. For location and to RSVP, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Pizza Party, Officer Elections, and Guest Speaker Thursday, May 20 in person, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Join us in our first in-person meeting since last year! Order your own food and join us in a private room where we'll hold elections for club officers, and end by hearing Micah Olson of the Center of the American Experiment speak on "Defending the Promise of Opportunity: Inside President Biden’s Radical Agenda and How You Can Fight for American Opportunity." Don't miss this opportunity to socialize and pick your steering committee for the coming year! Please RSVP to nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for address and details.
Legislative Update from Rep. Kristin Robbins Thursday, April 22 Zoom 7:00 - 9:00pm
Representative Kristin Robbins, who represents District 34A, will give us insight into the MN House's agenda for 2021. What issues should we be concerned about? Stay turned for more details.
"Identity Theft-The Raging War Against Children" Thursday, March 25, Zoom 7:00 - 8:30pm
Hear an update from Bonnie Gasper with the Child Protection League on the latest attacks on the family. Presentation and Q&A to follow. If you miss it, contact us for the recording. Contact us at nwmetrowomen@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
"News From the Inside ~ Journalism Today", March 24th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Perhaps you heard the news when Liz recently moved from WCCO TV to Alpha News. Her initial undercover report with Alpha News focused on the Carjacking Crisis in the Twin Cities and generated great interest and much acclaim. Liz will speak to us about her carjacking story as well as how she landed at Alpha News and some inside thoughts on journalism with all its new pressures and woke culture.
Liz Collin has been a truth-teller for 20 years as a multi-Emmy-Award-winning reporter and anchor. Liz is a Worthington, Minnesota native who lives in the suburbs with her husband, son and loyal lab. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
"Hope for the Future" on Thursday, January 27th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Join us for our first meeting of the new year! Guest speaker will be Susan Esbe, a conservative student swimming upstream on the very liberal University of Minnesota campus. Hear her speak about “Political Self Censorship on College Campuses“ and Turning Point USA. She is the campus coordinator of the U of M's Turning Point USA chapter. . RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Get ready to party! Thursday, Dec 2nd, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
We invite you to our annual Christmas party where you'll enjoy great conversation and food with fellow conservatives. It's the time of year when we ask members to renew, or new people to join, so for those who do, there'll be some prizes to win and an auction. For details and to RSVP,
email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Caucus What? Thursday, November 18, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Please join us for a presentation by Lonny Leitner who is Chief of Staff for American Majority. Learn about caucuses, why they're important, and why they matter to conservative causes. We'll meet for dinner and the presentation. For details and to RSVP,
email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Support our Veterans October 28, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
We hope you will join us in our annual outreach project with this year's focus on our veterans. Come hear from Ellen & Bart Ward, the Directors of Haven For Heroes and learn about these beautiful cottages and wonderful community of care. We will also explain two easy and fun options to support their work.
Please email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for details and to RSVP for the meeting!
Public Safety: What We Need to Know September 23, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Police Chief Erik Fadden leads the Public Safety Department, which encompasses the Plymouth Police and Fire departments, as well as emergency management services. Erik grew up in Plymouth, graduated from Wayzata High School and has devoted nearly all of his professional life to serving the community as a member of the Plymouth Police Department. He has a family and two children that go to school in Plymouth. Fadden holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has also pursued professional studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. and the Police Executive Research Forum in Washington, D.C.
Please email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for details and to RSVP. Bring a friend!
Take Charge and Stop Critical Race Theory! Thursday, August 26, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Our special guest speaker will be Sheila Qualls to talk about this important issue. TakeCharge is an organization committed to supporting the notion that the idea of America works for everyone regardless of race and station in life. TakeCharge believes that we own our future by instilling the idea of taking charge of our lives, our families, and communities. TakeCharge is committed to countering the prevailing narrative in popular culture that America is structured to undermine the lives of black Americans.
Join us for dinner and an educational meeting For location and to RSVP, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Local Elections: An Opportunity to Make a Big Difference Thursday, June 24 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Presenters at this meeting will share advice on how we can support conservatives as they ride a wave of recent local Republican wins. Now is the time to get involved in any way you can!
Consider our local school boards and city councils. Just one conservative voice can make a huge difference in opposing “Critical Race Theory,” “GreenStep Cities” and the other radical ideas that threaten our schools and communities. With several board seats opening up later this year, we have a unique opportunity to get our voices heard.
Join us for dinner and an educational meeting on June 24 from 6:00 to 8:30. For location and to RSVP, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Pizza Party, Officer Elections, and Guest Speaker Thursday, May 20 in person, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Join us in our first in-person meeting since last year! Order your own food and join us in a private room where we'll hold elections for club officers, and end by hearing Micah Olson of the Center of the American Experiment speak on "Defending the Promise of Opportunity: Inside President Biden’s Radical Agenda and How You Can Fight for American Opportunity." Don't miss this opportunity to socialize and pick your steering committee for the coming year! Please RSVP to nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for address and details.
Legislative Update from Rep. Kristin Robbins Thursday, April 22 Zoom 7:00 - 9:00pm
Representative Kristin Robbins, who represents District 34A, will give us insight into the MN House's agenda for 2021. What issues should we be concerned about? Stay turned for more details.
"Identity Theft-The Raging War Against Children" Thursday, March 25, Zoom 7:00 - 8:30pm
Hear an update from Bonnie Gasper with the Child Protection League on the latest attacks on the family. Presentation and Q&A to follow. If you miss it, contact us for the recording. Contact us at nwmetrowomen@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
"Hope for the Future" on Thursday, January 27th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Join us for our first meeting of the new year! Guest speaker will be Susan Esbe, a conservative student swimming upstream on the very liberal University of Minnesota campus. Hear her speak about “Political Self Censorship on College Campuses“ and Turning Point USA. She is the campus coordinator of the U of M's Turning Point USA chapter. . RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Get ready to party! Thursday, Dec 2nd, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
We invite you to our annual Christmas party where you'll enjoy great conversation and food with fellow conservatives. It's the time of year when we ask members to renew, or new people to join, so for those who do, there'll be some prizes to win and an auction. For details and to RSVP,
email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Caucus What? Thursday, November 18, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Please join us for a presentation by Lonny Leitner who is Chief of Staff for American Majority. Learn about caucuses, why they're important, and why they matter to conservative causes. We'll meet for dinner and the presentation. For details and to RSVP,
email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Support our Veterans October 28, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
We hope you will join us in our annual outreach project with this year's focus on our veterans. Come hear from Ellen & Bart Ward, the Directors of Haven For Heroes and learn about these beautiful cottages and wonderful community of care. We will also explain two easy and fun options to support their work.
Please email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for details and to RSVP for the meeting!
Public Safety: What We Need to Know September 23, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Police Chief Erik Fadden leads the Public Safety Department, which encompasses the Plymouth Police and Fire departments, as well as emergency management services. Erik grew up in Plymouth, graduated from Wayzata High School and has devoted nearly all of his professional life to serving the community as a member of the Plymouth Police Department. He has a family and two children that go to school in Plymouth. Fadden holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has also pursued professional studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. and the Police Executive Research Forum in Washington, D.C.
Please email nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for details and to RSVP. Bring a friend!
Take Charge and Stop Critical Race Theory! Thursday, August 26, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Our special guest speaker will be Sheila Qualls to talk about this important issue. TakeCharge is an organization committed to supporting the notion that the idea of America works for everyone regardless of race and station in life. TakeCharge believes that we own our future by instilling the idea of taking charge of our lives, our families, and communities. TakeCharge is committed to countering the prevailing narrative in popular culture that America is structured to undermine the lives of black Americans.
Join us for dinner and an educational meeting For location and to RSVP, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Local Elections: An Opportunity to Make a Big Difference Thursday, June 24 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Presenters at this meeting will share advice on how we can support conservatives as they ride a wave of recent local Republican wins. Now is the time to get involved in any way you can!
Consider our local school boards and city councils. Just one conservative voice can make a huge difference in opposing “Critical Race Theory,” “GreenStep Cities” and the other radical ideas that threaten our schools and communities. With several board seats opening up later this year, we have a unique opportunity to get our voices heard.
Join us for dinner and an educational meeting on June 24 from 6:00 to 8:30. For location and to RSVP, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Pizza Party, Officer Elections, and Guest Speaker Thursday, May 20 in person, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Join us in our first in-person meeting since last year! Order your own food and join us in a private room where we'll hold elections for club officers, and end by hearing Micah Olson of the Center of the American Experiment speak on "Defending the Promise of Opportunity: Inside President Biden’s Radical Agenda and How You Can Fight for American Opportunity." Don't miss this opportunity to socialize and pick your steering committee for the coming year! Please RSVP to nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com for address and details.
Legislative Update from Rep. Kristin Robbins Thursday, April 22 Zoom 7:00 - 9:00pm
Representative Kristin Robbins, who represents District 34A, will give us insight into the MN House's agenda for 2021. What issues should we be concerned about? Stay turned for more details.
"Identity Theft-The Raging War Against Children" Thursday, March 25, Zoom 7:00 - 8:30pm
Hear an update from Bonnie Gasper with the Child Protection League on the latest attacks on the family. Presentation and Q&A to follow. If you miss it, contact us for the recording. Contact us at nwmetrowomen@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Our Members
Our members include women and men in the western Twin Cities suburbs of Plymouth, Wayzata, Minnetonka, and surrounding areas. We are chartered by the Minnesota Federation of Republican Women. Begun in 2015, we are a young and dynamically growing club.
Annual membership runs $45 (or $20 for spouses and associate members). It covers the costs of meeting space rental, website management, postage, and other miscellaneous administrative costs. To inquire about membership, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Our Meetings
Guests are welcome to our monthly meetings. They are held on the 4th Thursday of the month, in the evening, and generally take place at the Plymouth Library (15700 36th Ave North) or the Minnetonka Community Center (14600 Minnetonka Blvd.) There is no cost to attend most meetings.
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Our Mission
Education and fellowship are our primary goals, as is engaging in action on local issues. We aim to empower women to positively impact government and strengthen the Republican Party in the free principles and conservative values we hold dear.