January 27: Erika Donalds - Special Guest Speaker!

Dear Members and Friends,

We invite you to join the Broward Women’s Republican Club 2026 Kickoff meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 for a very special evening featuring Erika Donalds as our keynote speaker! Erika Donalds—wife of Congressman Byron Donalds—is a nationally recognized education entrepreneur and policy expert, dedicated to transforming the landscape of American education. Congressman Donalds is running for Governor, and Erika may be our next First Lady of Florida!

Please join us from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Galuppi’s for our first meeting of 2026, bringing together our members, community leaders, business professionals, elected officials, and engaged citizens focused on the important elections ahead. Enjoy an inspiring program and the opportunity to connect with rising political voices from across Broward County.

LOCATION:
Galuppi’s – Pines & Palms Rooms
1103 N. Federal Hwy
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM

RSVP HERE. YOU MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE DUE TO LIMITED SEATING. There will be no walk-ins allowed.

PROGRAM AGENDA:
6:30 PM – Check-In + Seating
7:00 PM – Keynote Speaker: Erika Donalds + Q&A +Photos

DISCUSSION TOPICS:

· Expanding school choice and education freedom.

· Innovation education models, including the use of technology such as AI, virtual reality schools and charter schools

· Parental rights and accountability in education

· Leadership and entrepreneurship

8:00 PM – Other Business
8:30 PM – Adjourn

About Erika Donalds:
Erika Donalds is the Founder and Chairman of the Education Freedom Foundation and serves as Chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute, where she champions expanding access to high-quality educational options for families nationwide. She is also the Founder and Chairman of OptimaEd, the world’s first virtual reality (VR) school and curriculum platform, revolutionizing immersive learning and classical education across the country. Erika has also founded six classical charter schools and remains at the forefront of returning rigorous, knowledge-rich, virtue-based education to American classrooms.

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The Broward Women’s Republican Club looks forward to hosting this exclusive event with community leaders and engaged citizens in attendance who are committed to a strong future for Broward County and our nation.

This is also the perfect opportunity to renew your membership or become a member of our Award-Winning Broward Women’s Republican Club Federated, proudly celebrating our 70th Anniversary this year! We are a dynamic group of patriotic women -and men - working to make Broward County a better place to live, and we appreciate your support.

RSVP Required in Advance. Event Is By Invitation Only. No Walk-Ins Allowed.

Cost: $40.00 per person. Includes displayed hors d’oeuvres and light bites. Cocktails available for purchase at our hosted bar.

We look forward to seeing you on January 27 for a wonderful and inspiring evening!

Warm regards,
Broward Women’s Republican Club Federated

Erica Donalds is a nationally recognized speaker and advocate, particularly on education policy and school choice.