Joyce Porter Arneill
Joyce Porter Arneill | |
|---|---|
Arneill in circa 1938 | |
| President of the National Federation of Republican Women | |
| In office 1938–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Judy Weis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joyce Porter June 10, 1908 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1990 (aged 81) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican Party (United States) |
| Spouse |
James Rae Arneill Jr.
(m. 1929–1986) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Louis Hopkins Porter, Ellen Marion Porter |
| Relatives | Arthur Kingsley Porter (uncle) Beatrice Porter (sister) |
| Education | Low-Heywood School Yale School of Nursing |
| Occupation | Political activist, Philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founding the National Federation of Republican Women |
Joyce Porter Arneill (June 10, 1908 – June 4, 1990) was an American political leader, philanthropist and community activist. She co-founded and served as the first president of the National Federation of Republican Women from 1938 to 1941, playing a key role in mobilizing Republican women nationwide. A Colorado delegate in the 1939 presidential election, she was also involved in local community organizations, including the Denver Dumb Friends League (an animal rights and rescue organization). In addition to her political work, Arneill was an accomplished golfer, winning the Colorado Women's Open Championship in 1931. She was married to Dr. James Rae Arneill Jr., with whom she had two sons.