For the first time ever, a Cocke County resident has been asked to serve on the board of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW). Claire Crouch, of Cosby, has accepted a position on the board of the NFRW for the 2010-2011 term. 

Crouch is the president of Cocke County Republican Women and also serves as Area 1B Vice-President for the Tennessee Federation of Republican Women. Area 1B consists of Cocke, Greene, Jefferson, and Sevier counties.

NFRW President Sue Lynch said, "I look forward to serving with Claire as we increase our membership and help the organization make great strides in the political arena over the next two years. We thank her for her time and talent which helps makes our nation great, the best in the world."

On being chosen to serve on the NFRW board, Crouch said, "I am honored to have been chosen from so many across the country and appreciate the confidence Sue has placed in me.  I will do the very best I can for our country and our cause." 

Crouch said she is honored and proud to be one member representing Tennessee and to especially represent Cocke County. She plans to attend the spring board meeting in Oklahoma City, Okla.