2010 Executive Board
President
Judy Eledge
Born on Lincoln's birthday and given the middle name Lynn in his honor, she was a good Republican at birth. She currently serves as president of ARWC. She has served as VP, Asst. Sec and Secretary. Her top goals as president is to increase membership of the organization, and has actively reached out to minorities and younger women. She has been involved in the Republican Party since the early 80's and currently serves as the District 32 Chair. She worked as the office manager for the McCain/Palin Campaign during the 2008 elections, and has volunteered for numerous campaigns and activities over the years. Her greatest accomplishment in life was to raise both of her sons to be conservative Republicans!
Vice President
Ardy Pozzi
Ardy has been a member of ARWC for 6 years and have served on the board of directors for 4. She have served as special events chair (leading the teams who put on Lincoln Day, Summer Salad Luncheon and the annual Christmas Party) and Vice President. Ardy enjoys working with the ladies of our club and looks forward to years of continued service. Republicanism is a passion for Ardy and she believes strongly in our Party and the message it sends. Ardy has volunteered for and worked on numerous campaigns, most recently the McCain/Palin Victory 2008 campaign and Dan Sullivan's run for Anchorage Mayor. Ardy is pleased to give my time to candidates she believes in and feels strongly that it is her civic duty to do so.
Secretary
Beth Farnstrom
Beth has been a member of ARWC for 10 years. This was the first organization she joined when she moved to Anchorage, AK from the lower 48. Over the years she has become more involved and have met so many wonderful dynamic women. Beth is a RN at Providence in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and was appointed to the Alaska State Board of Nursing. Beth's involvement with ARWC includes being a member and later Chair of the Community Service Committee, Chair of the Membership Committee, Assistant Secretary and Secretary. She has volunteered on gubernatorial, mayoral and presidential campaigns. Beth has been involved with Lincoln Day Dinners, Republican Picnics, McCain-Palin Rally and Dan Sullivan's Inauguration Reception.
Assistant Secretary
Chris Duke
Chris is a Lifelong Republican, and has worked as Election Board Supervisor for her District, Committee person, District Officer, Republican Women's Club V.P., AFRW V.P. and NFRW Regent for Alaska. Chris has worked on many Campaigns for Representative & Senate Candidate's, including the Murkowski winning campaign for Governor, and the Senate re-election winning campaign for Senator Lisa Murkowski, assisting Angelina Burney. As an active Republican Women's club member, she has coordinated many events, served as a Delegate to Conventions and workshops. She has had the memorable honor of working in the Governor's office, and in 2006 had the amazing surprise of receiving the Republican of the Year award.
Treasurer
Dianne Kiesel
Dianne is fairly new to the ARWC, but it didn't take her long to get right in and get involved! She relocated to Anchorage 2 years ago from Juneau where she was very active in the Capital City Republican Women's Club. Dianne was on the events committee and enjoyed planning and preparing for the annual Lincoln Day dinner, decorating the Governor's Mansion and participating in various events and fund raisers. Dianne enjoys community service and volunteering to better the community in which she lives. While in Juneau she was also on the Board of Directors for the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and currently still serves on the Board of Directors for the Wildflower Court (an assisted living home). Dianne serves on the Board of Directors for the ARWC to play an active role in getting Republicans elected and to be a player in getting the membership and the fundraising activities of the ARWC to be the best in the State. She recently attended the National Federation Convention and was motivated by the women across the Nation that are the heart of our party.
Assistant Treasurer
Kai Binkley Sims
Kai has served on the ARWC board for the past 3 years. Two years as treasurer, and this will be her second year as Assistant Treasurer. Kai grew up in Bethel, Juneau and Fairbanks. In 2002 she moved to Anchorage to work for BP as a Petroleum Engineer. Her and her husband live in Eagle River where Kai stays home with her two kids.