By MAT-SU REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB
We have seen a great deal of change since our last convention two years ago. The election of new leadership is crucial to Alaska and the nation as we enter the very critical 2024 election season.
During the Alaska GOP convention in April, delegates will choose a new chairperson and other officers to lead the Alaska Republican Party for the next two years.
We must choose a leader who will work to heal divisions within the party, spearhead successful fundraising, implement planning for electing strong conservative Republicans, work with other states and the National Republican Party on election strategies, implement training for districts and affiliates, and much more.
The position of chair of the AKGOP is a volunteer position; the new chairperson will need to have the time, initiative, drive, love for our state, and experience to “hit the ground running.”
The Mat-Su Republican Women’s Club believes Carmela Warfield is the best person for this job. We know from our constant contact with Carmela over these past several years, that she is honest, energetic, intelligent, knowledgeable about the issues, a woman of integrity, and has a great deal of grassroots experience within and outside the party.
Over the years, both she and her husband, Jason, have volunteered countless hours at our booth at the Alaska State Fair, where they engaged outside at ground-level with citizens, talking about the party platform, and the petition to repeal ranked choice voting. They were instrumental in directing hundreds of citizens to the table where our club collected thousands of signatures.
Carmela has regularly attended our monthly meetings, as well as our large semi-annual fundraisers. She has spoken to our members on several occasions, and to many other groups, about issues critical to Alaska. She also campaigned door-to-door with Republican candidates in recent elections and attends many of the Republican candidate’s individual fundraisers. She has proven to be open, accessible, and helpful — both to the club and individual efforts.
Carmela believes Alaska and the Alaska Republican Party can accomplish great things, and she is willing to put in the time and effort to make that happen.
Mat-Su Republican Women’s Club, est.1947: Executive Board, Kathy McCollum, president; Rina Bretz, vice President for fundraising; Lynn Hallford, assistant treasurer, Carolyn Porter, past president; Cherie Kajdan, vice president for membership; Jan Engan, secretary; Linn McCabe, vice president, programs; Natalie Martin, treasurer; Colleen Vague, assistant secretary.
