May 2023

Speaker Tre Hargett,
Tennessee Secretary of State

The dinner meeting begins on Tuesday, May 16, at 6 pm at the Carriage Lane Inn, 337 East Burton Street, Murfreesboro.

Join us we welcome Tre Hargett, Tennessee Secretary of State. Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees. He also serves on 16 boards and commissions, on two of which he is the presiding member. The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State’s office reach every department and agency in state government. 

Reservations due May 11 by 5 pm – RWVP at Contactrwrc@yahoo.com – $20 per person at door – cash or check (no change provided) payable to RWRC – Have check ready to avoid a wait! Guests and spouses welcome!

Please note: Because we are required to pay for all reservations, you are expected to pay the $20, even if you are unable to attend.


Membership – The membership year starts January 1, of each year. Dues for 2023 are due for $35 – Let’s get the majority of renewals soon! And let’s recruit new members throughout the year! Please make a check payable to RWRC or cash at door. Membership is not required to attend meetings, but membership is required for any voting at meetings. CLICK HERE for more details on Membership.

NAME TAGS $10 – If you would like a RWRC name tag, orders are being taken through May 2023.


Upcoming Events

June 20 – RWRC meeting – Don Barnett, Center for Immigration Studies

July 18 – RWRC meeting – Bryant Haines – President of 2nd Vote – this group works to keep up with corporations that are conservative 

August 15 – RWRC meeting – Congressman Scott DesJarlais

September 19 – RWRC meeting – Carmen Greenberg, a US citizen, will share her experiences as a refugee and becoming a citizen – goes great with Constitution Day this month!

October 17 – RWRC meeting – Riley Gaines – University of Kentucky swimmer who placed second in NCAA swim meet to Lia Thomas, a transgender female from University of Pennsylvania.