The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) June meeting will feature Tom McDevitt, chairman of The Washington Times, and friends from the Washington Times who will speak on "How to Develop Your Personal Narrative - that Intrigues, Persuades and Motivates others." The event will be on Wednesday, June 18, at the Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, and will begin at 7 p.m. when refreshments will be served. President Alice Butler-Short will open the business meeting at 7:30 p.m., after which the speakers will present their topics and answer questions.
Tom McDevitt is the chairman of The Washington Times (TWT) and the company’s Board of Directors after serving many years in various positions at the media organization. He became president of The Washington Times in March 2007 just prior to the company’s 25th anniversary and served in that position through October 2012. As chief executive officer, McDevitt was responsible for all aspects of the news and information for the company. He led TWT through an intensive period of strategic turnaround, national market alignment, and product line expansion reaching more than ten million regular readers throughout America. McDevitt speaks frequently to national and international audiences on media trends, principled leadership, and strategy.
Attendees will be asked for a $5 donation at the door for TAPS - the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of our Fallen Heroes.
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) is named after the Town of Clifton, the first town in Fairfax County and one of only three towns in the burgeoning suburban county. The RWC is the fastest growing Republican Women’s club in Northern Virginia and comprises conservative women from Clifton, Centreville, Fairfax Station, Fairfax, Lorton, and surrounding areas. Formed in the fall of 2006 and welcomed with much support, the RWC has grown exponentially in the past few years. The club holds monthly meetings with interesting speakers, participates in elections, and holds special events. For more information, please visit http://cliftongop.com/.