The Idea Book
National Federation of Republican Women
The Literacy Committee
The Reagan Centennial Project
2011
“We kept faith with a promise as old as this land we love and as big as the sky.
A brilliant vision of America as a shining city on a hill.”
The National Federation of Republican Women
Literacy Committee proudly introduces its
National Reagan Centennial Project
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
The cowboy legendary legacy is deep-rooted in American history; well-preserved into modern
times. The cowboy is still looked upon as a hero, a beacon of integrity, courage, honesty and
pride, at a time in American history when our Nation was a land of opportunity, changing and
expanding. Memorialized in music, literature, and the arts, the cowboy continues to inspire
Americans as an example of leadership. President Reagan’s vision of freedom and his optimism
championed the American Western tradition and the cowboy. To honor President Reagan, in
particular his love of books, the NFRW Literacy Committee chose as its Centennial Project, "My
Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys."
Project Chairman: Janet Gorn jgorn4@verizon.net National Federation Republican Women; www.nfrw.org
SLECTED READING LIST
President Ronald Reagan First Lady Nancy Reagan
An American Life: Autobiography Entertaining at the White House,
Ronald Reagan: An American Hero by J. Joseph and P. Schifandoy
Reagan Disciple, by Lou Cannon My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan
Ronald Reagan Diaries Nancy, by Michael Deaver
Ronald Reagan in Private Nancy Reagan: A First Lady’s Style
Ronald Reagan: The Wisdom and Humor Presidential Cookies, by Bev Young
of the Great Communicator
Reagan’s Path to Victory
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Speaking My Mind: Selected Speeches
Stories in His Own Hand Readers Become Leaders
Celebration and Exhibit Ideas
Request the State Governor and the Chairman of the local Board of Supervisors to issue a Proclamation on February 6 th honoring the Reagan
Centennial Celebration; attend ceremony in Western attire and host an associate book and memorabilia exhibit at the municipal building; issue a
press release and invite press to attend
Adopt a Lincoln-Reagan annual Dinner Western Theme and attire, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys; donate an autographed book about
Reagan for a fundraising auction
Adopt a State FRW Convention Western Theme, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys; donate a book raffle basket
Sponsor a Library Exhibit Featuring Life of Reagan and Books with central focus, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament, include a book about President Reagan as one of the prizes
Sponsor a BBQ Auction
Sponsor a Western Dance, Square Dance or Line Dance Exhibition, Instruction/Lessons or Contest
Donate Books about or by President Reagan and about the Old West to the local library and schools
Select a book about President Reagan for the February Book Club meeting
Sponsor a community lecture or host a club guest speaker on the Romance of the Cowboy and the Old West in literature
Feature the Club’s 4th of July Parade Float on President Reagan and My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Select a gift or donation from the Western Memorabilia at the Reagan Foundation Gift Shop
Cowboy’s Serenade Gift and Fund Raising Ideas
“Ronald Reagan: An American Hero,” $24.95;
Autographed by President Reagan $4,000
Bronze Horse Book Ends, $134.95
Reagan Cowboy Portrait, $135
Reagan Stetson Hat, $190
Cowboy Bolo Tie, $74.95
Reagan Medallion Belt Buckle, $149.95
Reagan Country Shot Glass, $5.95
Presidential Jelly Bean Jar, $36.95
Add to Shopping Wagon @ Reagan Foundation Gift Shop www.reaganfoundation.com
Buffalo Gals Gift and Fund Raising Ideas
“Nancy Reagan: A First Lady’s Style,” $14.97; Autographed $250
Nancy Reagan Bookmarks $7.95
“My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan,” $29.95; Autographed $250
First Lady Visor, $14.95
First Lady Mug, $9.95
Ruby Clasp Pearl Bracelet, $74.95
First Lady Pave Handbag, $750
Balmoral Bowl Centennial Logo, $195
Ballmoral Vase Centennial Logo, $195
Add to Shopping Wagon @ Reagan Foundation Gift Shop www.reaganfoundation.com
Memorabilia Resource List
Reagan Memorabilia www.reaganfoundation.com
Reagan Movies www.amazon.com
Bumper Stickers, Decals www.bumpertalk.com
Campaign Buttons www.republicanmarket.com
Cowboy Stamps www.store.coolstamps.com
Republican Accessories www.republicanmarket.com
With Our Compliments
The Literacy Committee
Carol Nancy Maxine Janet
Alexander Arnold Bennett Gorn
Chairman Vice Chairman
Billie Ruth Gloria Sharon Dulany
Harrel Ruttman Sollenbarger Woodward