A NEW VOICE FOR WOMEN IN AMERICA!

website Homemakers for America, KSFO Radio, Radio America, Citizen USA ^ | 1-20-05 | Kimberly Fletcher

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"A little matter will move a party, but it must be something great that moves a nation." These are the words of Thomas Paine, one of founding fathers, and the motto of Homemakers for America, a new National Organization that has been formed to give women a voice in America.

HFA was founded on November 11, 2004 by Dayton area resident, Kimberly Fletcher. Mrs. Fletcher is the mother of eight children and wife of Major Derek L. Fletcher, who is currently stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Mrs. Fletcher stated she formed HFA in an effort to unite the women of America who are concerned for our Nation and would like to see our country return to its traditional values that support God, Freedom, and the Family.

The purpose of HFA is to inform and educate women throughout America on the issues that affect their lives; and offer them outlets, guidance and opportunities to take a proactive role in their families, communities and our Nation. Mrs. Fletcher says HFA will teach women how to be productive in their efforts to positively affect the course our nation is taking.

HFA would like to see our Freedoms protected, the family preserved, and God remain a part of our society. HFA invites all women who share these concerns to join HFA. “For the past four decades,” states Mrs. Fletcher, “the National Organization for Women has presented themselves as the singular voice for women in America. Homemakers for America Inc. would like to propose that no longer be the case.”

Homemakers for America is launching a national public relations campaign to enroll one million members in May. “The National Organization for Women (NOW) has 500,000 members,” says Mrs. Fletcher. “They’ve been around for almost four decades and it is believed, they speak for the women of America. When HFA reaches our goal of one million members in May we will send a powerful message that will resonate across the country—NO THEY DON’T!” Mrs. Fletcher says she has no doubt HFA will reach its goal of one million members. She says women throughout America have been searching for a place where they can have a voice and HFA is offering them that opportunity. HFA’s website describes a Homemaker as any woman who makes a home. It defines them as women in the workplace, stay at home mothers, business owners, students, executives, grandmothers, married and single. “We share a variety of races, ethnicities, incomes, and religions,” says Mrs. Fletcher. “We come from small towns, and big cities. We hold high school diplomas, college degrees and doctorates. We come in all colors, sizes and from all walks of life but we have one thing in common…we are homemakers and we have a voice!” When asked about the name of the organization, Mrs. Fletcher says “We are such a diverse group as women. Being a homemaker is the one thing that binds us together. Homemakers for America Inc. is a name that celebrates our diversity, offers us unity and recognizes our impact on society. What other name renders such power and garners such respect?” HFA is a non-profit membership based corporation. Homemakers for America Inc. has been formed by women, for women in an effort to convince educators, media and our local and national leaders of the importance of returning to our traditional values that support God, Freedom and Family. Mrs. Fletcher states HFA is not a political organization, nor does HFA affiliate or endorse any particular party, religion or candidate. HFA does, however recognize the importance of our Nation’s heritage and the legacy our Founding Fathers left us.

HFA believes women feel and understand the importance of being involved in their communities and in our nation but are often overwhelmed with the enormity of the task. Mrs. Fletcher states, “Homemakers for America will provide clear, factual answers to questions submitted by members on local and national issues and elections. All information will be researched and presented in a non-partisan, completely unbiased way so our members will have the ability to consider the issues and vote informatively.”

Mrs. Fletcher says, “The potential for this organization is awesome, the possibilities are endless.” HFA uses the words of Thomas Jefferson as their theme, “Adore God. Reverence and cherish your parents. Love your neighbor as yourself, and your country more than yourself.” “That is what HFA is all about,” states Mrs. Fletcher. “As women, we are the center of our homes and focus of our society. “We ARE Homemakers. It is time we stand together, support each other and recognize our influence and impact on society. WE ARE HOMEMAKERS and it’s time we speak out.”

You can get more information on HFA through their website at www.homemakersforamerica.com or by calling (937)477-5200.

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I would like to invite you to be a part of this extraordinary organization that is destined to be of great value and have a far-reaching impact on our society. Does NOW speak for you? If not, give HFA a try.

[RockinRight]

Mrs. Fletcher is the mother of eight children

WOW! Eight kids! Gotta hand it to that woman.

Motherhood is the most demanding job of all.

[NYer]

Welcome to Free Republic!

This is an excellent idea!

Catholic Ping - please freepmail me if you want on/off this list

[demnomo]

Thanks for the link.

[shezza]

Does NOW speak for you?
Abso-freakin'-lutely not.

If not, give HFA a try.
Well it's certainly worth closer inspection. It has rankled me for years that the NAG gang purports to speak categorically for "women." THIS woman is against every single thing they stand for, and I'd wager there are more like me than like them. ;o) < /pontificating>

[anniegetyourgun]

Welcome to FR.

Why reinvent the wheel on this one? Why leave out non-homemakers? Why divide resources? Why speak with multiple voices?

Smash here.

[TheSpottedOwl]

I like it!

Nyer-thanks for pinging me :-)

[SeasideSparrow]

Thanks, but no thanks. I've been a dedicated homemaker for over 30 years and I'm not throwing my support behind an organization with leadership lacking experience tackling the tough problems of our day. It's wonderful Fletcher wants to be active, but throwing her weight behind other groups which are firmly established and demonstrate a proven track record of tackling tough problems - would be a better option.

I'm suspicious of this group because on their website they answer the question "What about Concerned Women for America and Eagle Forum?" with this:

"The main thing that makes HFA unique is that it does not target any certain religious, ethnic or political group. HFA is specially designed for women who share the core beliefs of God, Freedom and Family. Being non partisan, non bias, and unaffiliated with any particular religion, allows HFA to pull women together from all spectrums, to support our common goals and concerns of God, Freedom and Family."

CWA and Eagle Forum don't target certain religious, ethnic or political groups! That's a false statement. They focus on addressing issues of relevance to families across this nation and offer women opportunities to become involved. I'm not currently a member of either CWA or Eagle Forum - but I greatly appreciate what they've accomplished and continue to do.

Phyllis Schlaffly, who heads Eagle Forum, is one of the most intelligent, articulate women in our nation today. Both she and Wendy Wright (with CWA) can debate any Ph.D. on any topic and win hands down. As much as I appreciate Mrs. Fletcher's wanting to start another organization, my feeling is that women's efforts would be far better spent and more productive engaged in either CWA or Eagle Forum. My two cents.