ANNUAL REPORT - GFWC Virginia

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ANNUAL REPORT
2015
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS OF VIRGINIA
“Service, the Debt of Education”
A Compilation of Reports
Distributed at the 109th Annual Convention
May 5 – May 8, 2016
Double Tree Hilton
Williamsburg, Virginia
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS OF VIRGINIA
ANNUAL REPORT 2015
GFWC VIRGINIA PRESIDENT
BETTY SHIELDS
“Let us forget not to be kind”
GFWC Virginia clubwomen used the keys to open doors of opportunity and reported 8,326 projects involving
402,708 volunteer hours and contributions totaling $2,796,465, including in kind donations of $1,076,599.
Clubwomen were “Living the Volunteer Spirit.”
The success of the State Project “Breast Cancer Awareness” enabled us to make a considerable contribution to Susan
G. Komen For the Cure while encouraging women to get that mammogram. We saw and heard our women become
proactive involving this important issue. Bras for A Cause, Bra HaHa, Paint the Town Pink, medical speakers and
cancer survivors telling their own story, along with other events opened doors drawing attention and offering
encouragement.
Two new partnership programs, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and The Nature Generation were introduced.
The amazing results from all partnership programs are reported in this booklet.
We celebrated GFWC’s 125th Anniversary with Marlene Wine as Chairman, and became more aware of our “roots”
by noting the many accomplishments of our predecessors, and using the “125 Facts About GFWC” to train
clubwomen and thus reaffirm our dedication to this Federation.
We had the opportunity to visit the National D-Day Memorial during Summer Conference and via remote hook-up
heard the first hand words of her tour of duty in Afghanistan from USAF Lt. Colonel April Scott Wimmer,
Commander, Buckley AFB, Colorado.
GFWC Virginia LEADS was a well-attended event with a special surprise visit from GFWC President Babs Condon.
The GFWC LEADS program, instituted by GFWC President 2000-2002 Shelby Hamlett, continues to benefit Virginia
in a great way. GFWC Virginia representatives serve not only in club, district and state, but also regional and
international positions. We appreciate the great job each one does for our Federation, including SER President
Kathryn Sowers. GFWC Virginia 2014-2016 Jennie Award Winner, Past President Linda Beatty, was selected as a
finalist from Southeastern Region for the GFWC Jennie Award 2014-2016.
The GFWC Virginia Executive Committee met in February, April, and August and again in February 2016. The
Budget and Finance committee and Endowment Committee met prior to all meetings. Policies and Financial
Guidelines were reviewed and revised. The Strategic Planning Committee and the By-Laws Committee worked
diligently in their respective committees.
Committee Chairmen prepared workshops, presented programs, and contacted district and club chairmen to answer
questions and assist in every way possible to make sure information was easily available. Donations were made to
HOBY; thousands of students were directed and assisted by workers at the State Fair.
It was my privilege to represent GFWC Virginia at GFWC Executive Board Meetings in Memphis, Tennessee and
Chantilly, Virginia where we attended a White House Briefing in Washington, D.C.; and again in Annapolis,
Maryland for the Southeastern Regional Meeting.
I want to thank each of you, the clubwomen of GFWC Virginia, for your enthusiasm and generosity in serving your
community and state and nation with the keys that have been placed in your hands. Thank you for allowing me the
opportunity to serve with you in Federation.
GFWC VIRGINIA 3RD VICE PRESIDENT/
DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR CLUBS
KRISTI BARBER
Virginia Juniors – Capturing the Volunteer Spirit!
It is evident that the Virginia Juniors & Juniorettes are not only Living the Volunteer Spirit, but they are
also capturing it with some very impressive statistics. It’s no surprise that the Juniors made amazing
contributions to their local communities, across the Commonwealth, and worldwide by collectively
completing a reported 922 projects and donating 34,600 hours of volunteer service. These projects yielded
$168,213 of monetary and inkind donations. Almost 400 projects were completed in the GFWC
Advancement areas and 30 projects in State Special Projects and district projects. The majority o f work was
completed in the GFWC Community Service Projects, which encompassed over 500 projects. In the area of
Fundraising and development, Juniors raised an amazing $133,000 to support GFWC programs.
Highlights from the Junior accomplishments are outlined below:
Advocates for Children is the GFWC Special Project and continues to be an important part of the work
being done in Junior clubs in Virginia. 58 projects were completed, including projects with the newest
partnership, St. Judes Research Hospital, and with the March of Dimes partnership.
In the area of Arts (41 projects, over 335 volunteer hours, $17,562 dollars donated).
Through Conservation projects, Juniors volunteered in their communities, participated in Adopt a
Highway, adopt a park, and took action by recycling paper, glass, metal and plastic. The supported the
newest partnership Nature Generation, and provided monetary donations to environmental programs and
tree plantings, boasting 39 projects.
In Education, 79 community service projects plus 2 partnership projects were completed, with HOBY
sponsorships as a priority.
Home Life was a priority for the Virginia Juniors and was the area in which the highest donations were
made in 2015 (Education was the highest in 2014). Over $21,600 was donated to projects in Home Life.
Clubs helped families in need and supported Easter Seals and Canine Companions.
Health projects yielded the second most donations from Virginia Juniors with over $10,200 donated to
charities such as Relay for Life, local Fire Departments and first responders.
International Outreach 30 projects were completed which includes 9 partnership projects. As in 2014, this
area had the most participation in partnership projects. In 2015, Juniors donated $3095 to International
Outreach.
With over 8,984 volunteer hours donated, once again, Public Issues had the most volunteer hours donated
by Juniors.
2015 was an incredible year for the Virginia Juniors and Juniorettes. There’s no doubt, the Virginia Juniors
and Juniorettes continue to make an impact through the GFWC mission.
GFWC VIRGINIA
1ST VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT –FRAN EDWARDS
ASSISTANT JUNIOR DIRECTOR- JOY MATKOWSKY
GFWC Virginia members have continued to “Unlock the Doors of Leadership” as they found new ways to build new
leaders while boosting the skills of experienced leaders. Members participated in leadership workshops within clubs,
districts, and the state. They were represented at district, state, regional, and national conventions and used the
knowledge gleaned from these meetings to enhance their own leadership skills. Returning to their individual clubs the
information they absorbed was shared, resulting in 803 projects for 75,701.75 hours while spending $61,118.22 and
providing $38,913.90 In-kind donations.
Throughout this second year of the administration, these two officers have communicated with District 1 st VicePresidents and District Assistant Directors of Junior Clubs through articles in The Virginia Clubwoman , through
email, and via phone sharing important dates, reminders of upcoming activities, and answers to questions. GFWC
Virginia LEADS was promoted resulting in a very successful seminar led by the GFWC Virginia Assistant Director
of Junior Clubs with participation by the GFWC Virginia 1 st Vice-President. A highlight of the event was a visit by
GFWC President, Babs Condon, who joined everyone in the activities. Additionally, a candidate has been selected to
be the Virginia representative at GFWC LEADS in Baltimore, MD.
Both state officers met together numerous times to plan and prepare the scripts for the awards presentation and the
District Presidents/Directors of Juniors reports at GFWC Virginia Convention as well as prepare for the orientation of
2016 -2018 District Officers. In addition to attending all state meetings, both officers have attended GFWC
Convention in Memphis, Southeastern Region meeting in Annapolis, and GFWC Officer Orientation in Arlington.
Leadership is strong within Virginia and we are proud to represent such diligent, informed women. We thank you for
the opportunity to serve you during these past two years and for your faith in providing us that opportunity.
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GFWC VIRGINIA 2ND VICE PRESIDENT- KELLY LANE
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP CHARIMAN – ANGELA PAEZ
Open the door to membership
During 2015, GFWC Virginia members rose to the challenge and continued to Open Doors and welcome
New Members. Members have worked to Recruit, Retain, Renew and Rebuild their clubs throughout the
year. Forty clubs experienced an increase in membership. During the year, 110 New Member coupons
were received. Over the two year period a total of 330 New Member coupons made their way to the
Membership Team.
A total of 97 clubs (80 General and 17 Junior) reported in membership. The total represents 712 projects
for 32,596 hours spending $24, 918.38 and $25, 047 In-kind donations. GFWC Virginia clubs held wine
tastings, picnics, pool parties, girl’s night outs, happy hours, tea parties, movie nights, holiday brunches
developed elevator speeches and a pajama party to recruit new members. Clubs also enjoyed time outside
of monthly meetings by supporting other clubs fundraisers, recognizing perfect attendance and Member of
the Year, created Facebook pages and a member bingo.
GFWC Virginia reported a slight loss, yet it was only 2.69% and a total 122 members. Certainly a time to
celebrate and sound the horns!!!! This small decrease is due to all the hard work from all the clubs across
the state.
We have really enjoyed serving as your Membership Team. Thank you for reporting and for continuing to
opening your doors to new members and increasing your curb appeal.
GFWC VIRGINIA SECRETARY
MARTHA MATTHEWS
CHERYL WILSON, JUNIOR SECRETARY
During this past year, our second, as GFWC Virginia Secretary and Junior Secretary, we have perfected
taking minutes and storing them, along with accompanying reports, electronically, successfully moving the
records of GFWC Virginia into the age of technology.
Minutes have been taken and filed for GFWC Virginia Convention and Conference, Joint Executive Board
meetings, Budget and Finance Committee meetings, Endowment Committee meetings as well as meetings
of the Junior Executive Board.
We have included articles in every issue of The Virginia Clubwoman magazine and corresponded with
district secretaries and junior secretaries when necessary.
We have attended the GFWC Convention in Memphis, TN last June and the SER Meeting in Annapolis,
MD this past November.
We are honored to have served GFWC Virginia in our respective positions for this administration and thank
you for the opportunity.
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GFWC VIRGINIA TREASURER
BARB KIKER
CHERYL WILSON, JUNIOR TREASURER
It has been an honor to serve as your GFWC Virginia Treasurer and GFWC Virginia Junior Treasurer.
We are pleased to report that our books have been kept in an orderly fashion with all bank statements
reconciled on a monthly basis, and all bills with the accompanying vouchers paid. All paperwork has been
sent to GFWC Virginia Headquarters to be filed for our Annual Review. All dues have been paid and
submitted to GFWC.
Articles have been prepared and submitted for the Virginia Clubwoman.
Remember, the Power Point Treasurer Training is available for all treasurers. It can be used as a workshop,
or for individual training. If you would like it emailed to you, please email [email protected] .
Thank you to all the districts and clubs who diligently work at keeping their financial books in order. We
are both committed to helping all of you, if needed. Please do not hesitate to call!
ALICE KYLE DISTRICT
Patty Pedrick, President
348 Members
Sterling Byrd-Roberts, Junior Director 427 Projects
18,6821¾ Volunteer Hours
$72,890.78 Donated & In-Kind
The Alice Kyle District started and ended with eleven General Clubs and five Junior Clubs.
GFWC: Signature Project - Domestic Violence: Projects from Pinwheels Gardens to the “Panty Parades”.
Virgilina and Amherst Clubs held Panty Parades for local and overseas organizations for girls and women.
General and Junior Clubs continue to support Miriam and Madeline House’s for women and children.
GFWC Virginia State Project: Breast Cancer Awareness Cures and Causes: Appomattox and
Lynchburg Suburban Clubs held a joint meeting at the Museum of the Confederacy for a special
program on Breast Cancer presented by Pat Payne, Executive Director of the Heart of Virginia Free
Clinic. Clubs continue to support the Presidents project with donations to GFWC VA.
GFWC Women’s History & Resource Center: The Farmville Club held a program at Hampden-Sydney
College’s Atkinson Museum where one member volunteers. Our own Deborah McClintock is the Editor of
the Virginia Clubwoman and our chair of Women’s History and Resource Center.
GFWC Virginia Junior Project – Advocates for Children: The Farmville Junior’s received over $3000
to donate to the Breakfast with Santa and The Salvation’s Army local Toy Drive. The Lynchburg Junior’s
partner with Girls on the Run supplying training and race day water bottles spring and fall.
Community Service Programs:
Arts: Our General and Junior clubs participate in the Arts. Most noteworthy they support and participate
with their local museums. They fundraise, volunteer, and participate in drama and music events throughout
their communities. Buckingham, Virgilina, Farmville Juniors, South Boston/Halifax, Appomattox and
more are very active with their community in Arts and one member plays the dulcimer.
Conservation: Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose are areas of concern for our clubs and communities.
Buckingham holds an annual seedling distribution for community members. Lynchburg Suburban is
actively involved in community recycling. Cumberland has an article “Pat’s Ecology Potpourri” in their
monthly newsletter.
Education: Our District Project is Patrick Henry Family Services. Robert Day, the Executive Directed
said AKD had donated $200,000 over years as near as he could figure. We continue to do so and support
our local schools and libraries. The Lynchburg Junior’s donated $100 to twenty-two libraries amounting to
$3,800.00!
Home Life: The Amherst Club purchased guide dogs for teen-aged twins with multiple handicaps.
Members of The Crewe Junior’s donate sheets, blankets, and towels to the Community Linen Closet for
area victims who have suffered tragedies.
Health: Lynchburg Suburban sponsors a two-night stay at the community assistance site and donates
toiletry/hygiene kits for children and adults.
International Outreach: Brookneal and Buckingham Clubs made hospital gowns for Operation Smile.
The Farmville Junior’s participated in Operation Christmas Child, an organization that provides items for
needy disadvantaged children around the world.
Communications and Public Relations: Clubs continue to email and snail mail newsletters with pertinent
club information. Some clubs include meeting minutes. Club announcements are made in the media and
Facebook too!
Public Issues: Appomattox served breakfast at the Sesquicentennial celebration at the Museum of the
Confederacy. Crewe Junior’s support and promote National Night Out with the area police department on
their Facebook page. The Buckingham Club held a public forum for the candidates running for the Board
of Supervisors.
Fundraising and Development: The Buckingham Club continues to raise funds at the Buckingham
Curious Corner Store. Many residents from surrounding counties look forward to shopping and eating
lunch at the store. Appomattox held a Christmas Home Tour to raise funds. A Bread and Breakfast, a
church, and a retail store were part of the tour, a very eventful day.
Virginia Endowment & Dogwood Society: General and Junior Clubs participate and support the society.
Some purchase dogwood pins and the 1907 ribbon.
Blue Ridge District
Joanne Hamner, President
Alaina Gelbert, Junior Director
236 Members
601 Projects
36,238 Volunteer Hours
$131,713 Donated & $44,390 In-Kind
Blue Ridge District has ten clubs (8 General and 2 Junior) who work diligently in their communities to improve the
lives of those around them. While quite a few of our clubs support the same charities, their methods are very unique
to their club dynamics. Many clubs have also embraced an Audible Egg hunt, which provides $, filled eggs,
volunteer hours and gift baskets to visually impaired children in the area.
Some of the projects that are unique to particular clubs are:
 GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club – began a Partnership with Sew Much Comfort, volunteer at the Bedford
Visitor’s Center and National D-Day Memorial. Their annual club Art, Craft and More Show continues to
bring in many vendors and buyers. They also sponsored a presentation which they wish to continue each year
hosting the Southern Virginia Crimes Against Children Task Force.
 GFWC Bent Mountain Woman’s Club – continued their support of the local Community Center and
Butterfly Garden. They also donated several hundred books to the “Books til Six” project at the local
hospital’s children’s ward which sends a book home with each child. Cancer bags were also provided for
patients going through chemo.
 GFWC Floyd County Woman’s Club – hosted a different program at each monthly meeting centered
around improving members’ understanding of issues such as water conservation, American Cancer Society
advances, Op Smile workshop, reading programs in the public schools and ways to assist other local
charitable organizations like the American Legion Auxiliary.
 GFWC Woman’s Club of Roanoke – Sponsor a club woman who is heavily involved in local legislative
issues and worked with the local VA Hospital to provide a Christmas event.
 GFWC Botetourt Town & Country Woman’s Club – was successful in having 10 separate articles printed
in their local paper about their club activities, held a meet and greet for local officials running for office,
supported Heifer, Peace Corp, UNICEF and non-food coupons to an Army Base in Germany. Another
continuing project for the club is providing First Night Welcome Bags to a local woman’s shelter and
outfitting children who come to the shelter with school supplies.
 GFWC Roanoke County Woman’s Club – continues to support Fort Lewis Elementary School in many
different ways such as collecting “junk” for their Vertical Engineering program, collecting box tops,
providing monetary and items to the principal, guidance counselor and school nurse that are not in their
budget. This club also provides support to Turning Point and Family Promise which are two different
programs that focus on assisting families in domestic crisis and economic stress.
 GFWC Totera Woman’s Club – continued hosting an Annual Halloween Party for mentally and physically
challenged community, provided funds to the State scholarship funds, Kind News and local animal shelters.
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GFWC Vinton Woman’s Club – brought community awareness during Child Abuse Prevention month by
hosting a pinwheel garden at the Town Hall, provide scholarships to local HS girls, and continue to recognize
all public service departments with monthly treats.
 GFWC Blacksburg Junior Woman’s Club – spent time and $ on decorating a room at Cornerstone which is
an emergency shelter apartment for battered women, sponsored a Red Cross blood drive, spent time keeping
up the community butterfly garden, provided meals and time to Fun 143 Tutoring after school tutoring,
donated funds to purchase equipment for special needs children visiting the Children’s Museum in
Blacksburg, raised $ for the VA Special Olympics through the “polar plunge”.
LEE DISTRICT
Sylvia Ellen, President
933 Members
Bonnie McRae, Junior Director
1,495 Projects
$450,984 Donated & In-kind
In 2015 GFWC Virginia Lee District had 23 General Clubs and 12 Junior Clubs, centrally located in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. The members of Lee District Clubs are involved with GFWC, GFWC Virginia and
GFWC Virginia Lee District projects and programs as well as those that are unique to their communities. Lee District was
honored to welcome the GFWC Virginia President and Junior Director to the District Fall Meeting. A Pre-Annual Meeting/
Reporting Workshop was held in January for District Reporting Chairman. Visits to Spirited Art and Lavender Fields Herb
Farm and painting scarves with a local artist were fun District Socials. The Lee District Special Project for this administration
is support of the Richmond Airport USO with gift cards to purchase food and supplies; in kind gifts of toiletries, bottled water and
snack foods and with volunteer hours. Lee District also continued its ongoing District Project of supplying and scheduling
docents at the Virginia Governor’s Mansion. This project began in 1970.
GFWC Signature Project – Domestic Violence Program: Junior and General clubs supported this project by donating money
and needed items and making “Pedicures in a Jar” and welcome baskets for shelters. Thirteen clubs supported five women’s
shelters and five clubs planted pinwheel gardens. One sponsored an essay contest on “Happy, Healthy Families” in two
elementary schools. Arts: Lee District clubs visited art museums, attended plays and provided art supplies for schools and
hospitals. One club made “Brave Lion” pillows for a pediatric emergency room. One Junior club donated $16,000 for local art
projects and arts scholarships. Conservation: Clubs recycled, sponsored butterfly gardens and community clean-up projects,
used cups and glasses instead of paper products, learned about rain barrels and James River conservation, made grapevine nesting
balls for birds and participated in the “Great Backyard Bird Count.” One Junior club recycles prom dresses and outfitted 450
girls. Education: Members volunteered at the State Fair of Virginia, donated supplies, collected box tops and soup labels,
appreciated teachers, read to students and volunteered in schools. They supported libraries, formed book clubs and participated in
Bright Beginnings. Clubs awarded over $35,000 in scholarships to deserving high school students and provided eight HOBY
scholarships. Home Life: District clubs contributed food and money as well as volunteer hours to the Central Virginia Food
Bank. Clubs supported their area Christmas Mothers and eight adopted a family at Christmas. Clubs supported nursing homes
with parties, tray favors, and bingo games. Several Clubs made donations to Canine Companions for Independence and Easter
Seals. Health: Clubs educated their members about health issues and promoted breast self-exams. Several clubs supported local
free clinics with volunteer hours, donations and meals for clinic workers. Clubs exercised together and made donations to
numerous health organizations. A Junior club held their annual BRAzaar to benefit the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.
International Outreach: Clubs participated in the KIVA program which is a lending conduit organization that matches lenders
with those in the developing world. Clubs packed 128 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Two clubs collected 1070
medicine bottles to dispense bulk medications in Malawi. Clubs supported Operation Smile, Heifer International, Shot@Life
and UNICEF. Public Issues: Clubs participated in patriotic observances of Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day, supported the
military with $64,000 worth of Coupons for Troops and one club adopted a military family at Christmas. Lee District supplied
ten Docents for the Governor’s Mansion who volunteered over 500 hours. Clubs also supported their local Fire and Rescue
Departments and After Prom Parties. Members donate time to work with the USO at the Richmond Airport, serving over 3000
military men and women every month. Clubs supported McGuire Veteran’s Hospital with personal care items, socks, gift
cards, books, CD’s, lap robes, tray favors and Bingo parties and donated money, gift cards and paper products to Fisher House.
Clubs donated items to Sew Much Comfort. Communication and Identity: Clubs have Facebook pages and websites.
Members used Federation emblems on newsletters, banners, car magnets, shirts and aprons. One club held a “Lunch and Learn”
on using their club website. Fundraising: Clubs held craft and art shows, bake sales, yard sales, silent auctions, fashion shows,
teas, raffles, and operated a Clothes Closet. Members also participated in local events and festivals such as the Ashland
Strawberry Fair, the Hanover Tomato Festival and Rivahfest. One Junior club raised over $63,000 with their annual Art Show, a
Casino Night and a Santa Breakfast. Leadership: Lee District is proud to claim the GFWC Virginia Second Vice-President and
the Assistant Junior Director. A member also holds positions on the GFWC and SER levels. Clubs reported budgeting to help
defray the cost of traveling and participating in district, state, regional and national meetings. Members revised bylaws, used
Robert’s Rules and changed their officer structures to best meet the needs of their clubs. Almost all district clubs participated in
various ways hosting the GFWC Convention in Richmond. Legislation and Public Policy: Clubs informed members about
elections and pending legislation. One club obtained sponsors and lobbied for a bill to establish a new Virginia State Song.
Membership: New members received welcome letters from the District Membership Chair and orientations were held by their
clubs. Clubs held membership recruitment events such as picnics, teas, ice cream socials, Happy Hours and dessert socials and
sent notes and emails to guests afterward. Members participated in social events for fun and friendship such as movie nights,
winery tours, pizza parties, trips, craft nights and Secret Pals. Clubs appreciated their members with recognition, gifts and
birthday remembrances. Women’s History and Resource Center: Clubs learned about women in history, kept scrap books and
learned GFWC trivia. The Richmond Area Presidents’ Council held a 125th Anniversary reception honoring the founding of
GFWC and welcomed GFWC President Babs Condon as guest of honor.
In 2015 the clubwomen of Lee District continued their long tradition of service to the community and making a difference in the
lives of others.
NORTHERN DISTRICT
Suzanne Smith, President
893 Members
1,032 Projects
75,178 Volunteer Hours $166,067 Donations $148,449 In-Kind
GFWC Signature Project: The Woman’s Club of Springfield prepared 35 travel kits in used prescription
bottles and Clifton Community Woman’s Club donated suitcases, duffle bags, totes, backpacks and
bedding to their shelter.
Arts: The Woman’s Club of Fairfax hosted a “Spotlight on Fashion” fashion show with the Fairfax High
School Academy for Communications and Arts where students presented original fashion designs. The
Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg held community Art Show with almost three hundred local artists
exhibiting their works.
Conservation: The Woman’s Club of Arlington with Girl Scouts,produced waterproof bedding for the
homeless using recycled plastic bags by weaving mats with “Plarn,” or plastic yarn. GFWC Woman’s Club
of Manassas hosted the founder of “Journey Through Hallowed Grounds,” Cate Wyatt, to explain her vision
to honor 622,000 fallen Civil War soldiers by planting memorial trees between Gettysburg and
Charlottesville.
Education: The Herndon Fortnightly Club, who started a lending library in 1889, continues to educate
the community through $12,00 in scholarships. Bel Air Woman’s Club held community Spelling Bee.
Home Life: The knitting of Hats for school children exploded at the Woodbridge Woman’s Club with
production so prolific that the schools could take no more and the club began distributing their warm bounty
to the Free Clinic, the Senior Center, a Church and low-income seniors. The Junior Woman’s Club of
Loudoun hosted “Prom Wishes” providing 77 local girls with prom dresses, shoes and accessories with
over $30,000 of in-kind donations.
Health: The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun organized the March of Dimes “Walk for Babies.” raising
$5,740
Public Issues: Support of our war veterans is the most popular Public Issues activity in our district. The
Woman’s Club of Vienna met 10 “Honor Flights’ of veterans from W.W.II, Korea, and Viet Nam at
Dulles Int. Airport waving flags, cheering and showing our deep appreciation for their service.
The
Woman’s Club of McLean supports safety in their community by recognizing a boy and girl safety patrol
leader from each of the five local elementary schools at a luncheon and trophy ceremony.
Leadership: GFWC Dominion Woman’s Club had all members fill out a 30 question Leadership Survey
about club direction, volunteerism and general leadership. The Board members presented a play to fellow
clubwomen while dressed in costumes representing their board roles.
Membership: Clubs in the Northern District keep their member interested in club membership through
activities such as the Woman’s Club of Arlington’s annual Prayer Breakfast, The WC of McLean’s 32
Member Chorale group, and the GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club Awards Tea where
member accomplishments are celebrated.
Women’s History and Resource Center: The women of the Northern District hosted 130 women at a
“Garden Party Tea” at GFWC Headquarters. The purpose was to rekindle our Federation spirit while
earning $3,500 to pay for a Headquarters’ “facelift” of power-washing and window cleaning, GFWC Mary
Ball Woman’s Club is an original patron of an historical conservation project called “The Fannie Roots
House,” and example of “vernacular” construction and the home of the first freed African Americans to own
property in Stafford County, Virginia.
Fundraising: The Herndon Woman’s Club hosted 281 women at the 57th annual Fashion Show raising
funds for the transportation needs of senior citizens. The Woman’s Club of Springfield invested in a new
sign and renovations at the shopping center where they have operated their “Pink Elephant” thrift for 51
years making over $26,000 this year. GFWC Dominion Woman’s Club outdid themselves by bringing
best-selling author Rita Mae Brown to its annual Spring Luncheon, raising$7,000.
GFWC Virginia State Project: The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun’s newsletters feature the “For
Your Health” column and they donated funds to “Step Sisters,” a breast cancer advocacy group.
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT
Lee Patterson, President
Jenny Hinegardner, Junior Director
383 Members 30,409 Volunteer Hours
556 Projects $61,931.30 Donated & In-Kind
The Shenandoah District started the year with 17 clubs and ended with 16 clubs, (3 Junior Clubs and 13
General Clubs—one club disbanded in June). District clubs have worked hard to improve and support their
communities by having programs and projects in all GFWC Virginia Reporting areas.
GFWC Signature Project: Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention
Clubs participated in 11
projects supporting women’s shelters providing funds and supplies. Clubs also had informational programs
on domestic violence.
Arts: 10 clubs participated in 30 projects. Many clubs hosted art &/or writing contests for students and club
members. Winners went to the District Art Show. Waynesboro W.C. hosted the Fall Foliage Festival. Many
clubs donated funds & time to schools, museums, & scholarships.
Conservation: 9 clubs participated in 39 projects. Clubs held clean-up, recycling, beautification, &
gardening projects for members and local school students, planting trees, writing articles for newsletters &
newspapers.
Education: 12 clubs participated in 56 projects. 10 clubs awarded scholarships to high school students.
Clubs donated funds and/or supplies to local schools, Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Clubs, literacy
programs, local libraries, & HOBY.
Home Life: 13 clubs participated in 76 projects. Club activities included: donations to Food Banks & Food
Pantries, donations to safe houses & homeless shelters, club programs, Head Start, Canine Companions,
Salvation Army Bell Ringers, Ronald McDonald House, weekend food programs for schools, elder care
programs, nursing home visits & donations of needed items.
Health: 7 clubs participated in 27 projects. Clubs held programs on a variety of health issues. Clubs donated
funds to Free Clinics, & emergency organizations, recycled prescription bottles. One club gave a $1,000
LPN scholarship.
International Outreach: 8 clubs participated in 12 projects. Clubs supported UNICEF, SHOT@LIFE,
Heifer International, & Operation Smile with funds and supplies. Lexington WC held its 23 nd International
Dinner for international students attending local high schools and colleges. Clubs held programs on
Operation Smile & international education.
Public Issues: 8 clubs participated in 36 projects. Clubs activities: Veteran’s Day celebrations, supported
thrift stores and clothes closets, held candidate forums & encouraged members to vote, programs on local
issues, Coupons for Military families, USO, Sew Much Comfort.
Fundraising: 10 clubs participated in 37 projects raising $55,570.20 and $10,496.01 in kind donations.
Clubs held Bridge luncheons, dinners, rummage sales, bake sales, bazaars, sold boxed lunches, worked fairs
& festivals, cookbook sales, fashion shows, ornament sales, brewery & winery tours.
GFWC Advancement Areas: Clubs use multiple ways of communicating with members: email, notices in
the local paper, phone calls, newsletters, club yearbooks, brochures, club signs at the entrance to town. Not
only do clubs promote Leadership capabilities in their local clubs, 13 out of the 16 district clubs have
officers or chairmen on the District or State level. Clubs encourage members to vote in local, state, &
national elections, members are encouraged to contact legislators on matters of concern. Our District clubs
work hard to maintain and recruit members in a variety of ways (inviting guests to meetings, brochures to
hand out at fairs, picnics, teas). Clubs promote Women’s History by giving programs about women in
history, club histories, & maintaining club scrapbooks.
GFWC Special Projects: District clubs have supported the GFWC Virginia State Project by wearing
ribbons to designate cancer awareness, programs on cancer awareness & prevention, donations to cancer
centers & research programs. We have also sent donations to other VA State Projects: Camp Easter Seals,
Endowment Fund, Evie Key Campership, MaDee Project.
SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT
Helen Hill, President
Becka Franchok, Junior Director
540 Members
2,260 Projects
$207,940 Donated & In-Kind
Southside District has had a busy year. We have 14 clubs that reported, 11 General and 3 Junior Clubs. These clubs
reported many diverse projects, most to benefit their communities.
Domestic Violence: Clubs made pinwheel gardens to bring awareness of child abuse, made contributions to
women’s shelters. One had a coat drive for the James House in Hopewell.
Arts: Two clubs held craft fairs (one for the 51st year), displaying local artists’ wares. Clubs have made cards for
members, decorated tables and had art demonstrations as programs. One club sponsored community concerts
“Sundays at Four” while another collected recycle items for art teachers.
Conservation: Clubs planted and cleaned flower beds and planters in their communities. They collected items for
animal shelters and plastic bags for schools. One club helped their community renovate a gym into a community
center by cleaning the interior and planting shrubs outside.
Education: Most clubs gave scholarships while financially supporting both District and State scholarship funds.
Clubs supported HOBY, either with a contribution or sponsoring a student. One club aided an elementary school on
the first day of school to help students find classrooms. Others reported volunteering in schools, having homework
and tutoring stations. Other activities included collecting box tops, school supplies and filling backpacks.
Home Life: Clubs adopted families at Christmas and purchased gifts for Angel Trees. One adopted 13 homeless
children living in shelter for Christmas. One club provided birthday gift for residents in a mental health facility. Most
clubs helped food pantries through donations. One club provided manicures for residents in a nursing home.
Health: One held its second annual “Paint the Town Pink” to bring attention to breast cancer. Others took part in the
local “Bra-ha-ha” events. Donations were made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the March of Dimes. Most
clubs provided “gift baskets” for a silent auction to benefit the District Project-the purchase of lymphedema sleeves.
International Outreach: Several clubs contributed to Heifer International and Operation Smile. Another club made
dolls for a mission, while one sold jewelry from Guatemala to aid women there. Foods of other countries were
showcased by serving and sharing recipes.
Public Issues: Clubs held parades, picnics and programs for children, veterans and the community on the 4 th of July.
Clubs placed flags on graves on Memorial Day. One club mapped the graveyard to identify veterans graves so they
would not be missed. One club baked cookies to mail to military bases, another helped lay wreaths in the Albert G.
Horton Military Cemetery (Suffolk) at Christmas. Other clubs helped with “Doctor Appreciation Day” for Western
Tidewater Free Clinic.
Communications & Public Relations: Clubs had articles placed in local newspapers of events. Clubs used
newsletters to keep members informed. Members wore club shirts to events to distinguish them as part of GFWC.
Leadership: Clubs held orientation for members. Members serve as District, GFWCVA and GFWC Chairmen. O.
Members attended District, State, SER and GFWC meetings. One club sponsored a member for the Jenny Award.
She is the state Nominee. Clubs recognized members for their leadership roles.
Membership: One club held Sunday afternoon meetings in addition to regular meetings so that working women
could join the organization. Clubs recognized the members with surprise parties, Random Acts of Kindness, small
gatherings and sunshine committees. They recruited through dessert parties, tea parties and Wizard of OZ parties.
Clubs provided yearbooks and made use of GFWC materials. Clubs gave membership pins and recognized
outstanding members. One club sponsored special interest groups such as, Mah Jongg, Bridge and Book Club.
Women’s History and Resources Center: Clubs reported holding Birthday Parties for the 125th, using timelines in
newsletters and publishing articles. One donated items of a GFWCVA Past President to WHRC. Four clubs recorded
history of their communities for the District President’s Award.
Fundraising: Clubs reported sponsoring craft fairs, flea markets, an airplane and car show, bus trips and Christmas
Home Tours. They sold Boston Butts, jewelry, miniature buildings of Emporia, desserts for a year, Community
calendars and Brunswick Stew. One club cooked and served both breakfasts and dinners.
District: The District sold carts with GFWC logo. The Board gave a Christmas Party for the district and sent
Christmas Cards.
SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT
Tania Stephens, President
332 Members
Nicole Price, Junior Director 577 Project
$92,965 Donated & $72,699 In Kind
Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention: Clubs made monetary donations, as well as clothing and makeup to
domestic violence shelters. One very passionate member wrote letters to representative to advocate for stronger
domestic violence legislation.
Advocates For Children: One club supplied 400 bags of food to children in their community. One club participated
in “Coats for the Needy”, 18 coats were purchased and gave to an elementary school. One club to spread awareness
about autism, sold blue light bulbs, organized a first Autism Awareness 5k, and large puzzle piece in blue were hung
from some area businesses and homes.
Arts: Members took art lessons, attended concerts and plays, and visited museums. Donations were made to the
William King Art Museum, the Barter Theater, and the Arts Depot.
Conservation: Clubs observed Earth Day, and recycled paper, plastic, printer cartridges, aluminum, and glass.
Prescription bottles were also collected, cleaned, and sent to Africa. One club worked with their town government to
implement improvements in their park.
Education: Clubs collect Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Soup Labels to help schools purchase equipment
and supplies. One club collected and donated a total of 59 books to the children’s section of the local library.
Home Life: One club assists families with newborn babies. A gift bag was donated to each family with a new baby.
One club participates in a baby store. Items are collected and donated to help those in need with small children.
Health: Clubs in Southwestern donate to, and work Remote Area Medical events. They participate in and donate to
Relay for Life. Clubs encourage members to have a mammogram. Many donate blood to their local bloodmobiles.
One club collaborated with the Lions Club, to provide eyeglasses for those who cannot afford to pay for them.
International Outreach: Clubs in the Southwestern District donated to Operation Smile, Heifer International,
Unicef, and Shot@Life. Many Clubs prepared their favorite International dishes in October. A Junior club sent a
wide variety of goods to servicemen in Afghanistan. One club collected Slim Jims to be sent to the troops overseas.
Public Issues: One club planned for two years to secure the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall for their community.
Hundreds in their community, and the surrounding area, turned out to enjoy the event.
Communications And Public Relations: A Junior club has a GFWC sign on the town’s Welcome sign. Clubs send
out newsletters, share information on Facebook and web pages. Clubs share information in newspapers and on radio
stations. One club entered a Christmas float, to be in the filming of a movie coming out in December 2016.
Fundraising: They held craft fairs, sponsored beauty pageants, held concerts, had yard sales, made and sold apple
butter, had silent auctions, and held a television auction.
Leadership: The 2014-2016 GFWC Virginia President is from Southwestern District. Southwest District members
hold offices on Local, District, and State levels, as well as Chairmen positions. One Club has members that attend
meetings at EVERY level: Local, District, State, Regional, and International.
Legislation And Public Relations: One Club has members that attend a Legislative reception in Richmond. One
Club has a member that is a Town Council Member.
Membership: One Club gives an award to the member who recruited the most new members of the year. One club
held a “picture yourself a member” membership drive, where a photo booth, with fun props, was set up to take
pictures of all those in attendance.
Women’s History And Resource: One wrote their clubs history, and sent it to the Harris Publishing Company, to be
included in the 125th Anniversary GFWC publication. One club sponsored a “Make Your Mark” writer’s workshop in
honor of Jennie June. And one club planted dogwood trees tom commemorated the GFWC 125th Anniversary.
GFWC Virginia State Project: Breast Cancer, Causes and Cures: Members of SWD encourage members, and
participated in mammograms. One club organized a Ladies Night Out, to inform their community about breast
cancer. A “Bras for a Cause” event, helps bring awareness to this issue. Members donated District Project, The
Health Wagon, for mammograms to be given to a woman who could not afford one herself.
Southwestern District President Input: Southwestern District Clubwomen has shown what “The Volunteer Spirit”
looks like on every level. They give respect and concern to the residents of their local areas who are in need, and have
made a large impact throughout their communities. The members of Southwestern District have donated money, time,
and endless energy, into GFWC projects that make a difference. They have made a difference in their clubs, their
communities, and in Virginia. I am PROUD to be a member of Southwestern District.
TIDEWATER DISTRICT
Susie Mowry, President
869 Members
Margaret Parker, Junior Director 1,028 Projects $66,698 Donated & $135,779 In-Kind
GFWC Signature Project: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention: Clubs donated toiletries to donate to
shelters, made monetary donations to facilities that focus on domestic violence and supported Success for Survivors
Scholarship. One club planted pinwheels at their clubhouse and in a public Silent Garden. A baby shower was held by one
club to benefit Healthy Families of the Peninsula. Members donated clothes, diapers, toys and books. Clubs supported St.
Jude’s and Prevent Child Abuse America.
Arts: Three clubs have very sophisticated student visual art programs. Clubs were very creative in providing speakers to
their membership, to include volunteer community theater groups and a midwife impersonator from the Revolutionary
War. One club collected instruments for high school band students in their community, while others noted art outings to
theater, drama and musical presentations. One Club involves members in a mystery luncheon and The Tea Time
Production. One Junior club held its 39th Gaslight Dinner Theater.
Conservation: There was a marked concern for the Chesapeake Bay and its Tidewater rivers by the clubs in this district.
Interest in gardening and sharing information about local farmers’ markets and CSA is increasing in clubs. There are clubs
that participate in an Adopt-a-Spot, recycled clothing, magazines, and prescription bottles
Home Life: Tidewater was busy feeding and clothing the homeless and less fortunate citizens of our district. Clubs
provided items for the Angel Tree program and filled over 70 Christmas stockings for the homeless. Along with the
disenfranchised, clubs also provided information and care to their members by providing information through
presentations and newsletter articles that covered such things as meditation to quiet the mind, tips on children returning
home from college for the holidays and heart health.
International Outreach: Clubs supported Heifer International, Operation Smile and UNICEF. Money was raised to
provide “smile” operations. Many clubs made “smile” bags and sewed gowns. Another club collected suitcases and
donated them to Operation Smile to transport medical supplies. One club held a rummage sale to purchase 2 “Send a Girl
to School” baskets through Heifer International.
Public Issues: Tidewater clubs have supported the military in a myriad of ways. Meals were cooked and delivered to the
elderly, visits were made to the sick and shut-ins, crafts were made with, and members spent time reading to, children.
Members volunteered at libraries, worked at soup kitchens and food pantries. Support was supplied to the USO, with
clubs donating funds and one club provided books for deployed troops to give them the opportunity to tape the reading so
that children can connect with the deployed parent.
Legislative: Many clubs have elected members to city councils, school boards and one to the Endowment Board of the
Peninsula Agency on Aging. Members have travelled to Washington DC to meet with their elected representatives.
Clubs have held Legislative Days. One club provided copies of the US constitution to its members so that they could be
educated when they voted or listened to the news.
Membership: Clubs in this district have focused on membership, recruiting new members and retaining present members.
Clubs have established new member orientations, developed greeter programs, used specially designated nametags to
identify new members, conducted new and prospective member teas, and established a bulletin board display of club
activities at club meetings.
Leadership: Some of the Tidewater Clubs plan and prepare, in advance, for their years goals. Sessions were held for new
officers ad training provided. Several clubs have at-large members on their boards. One club appoints the at-large
members based on their desire to explore the possibility of running for an elected position. District leadership was
dispersed throughout the district, with equal representation on both sides of the water. Participation at the state level has
been encouraged and support of federation is evident and encouraged at the club level. Some clubs offer financial
compensation to its members that attend federation events.
WHRC: Clubs published articles dealing with historical moments and GFWC, presented the 125 Facts of GFWC at
Federation Day celebrations, displayed GFWC signage at their clubhouses and displayed GFWC bumper stickers on their
vehicles. One club purchased a GFWC flag to be displayed inside their clubhouse and another to be displayed outside of
the building when they are having a function.
Fundraising: Clubs held luncheons, dinner theaters, sold scrap metal, cookbooks and plants. Clubs held bingo parties,
elaborate chocolate events and card parties. Clubs sold flowers through Flower Power and a myriad of other items.
Scholarship luncheons and one club raised over $2000 for the state project with their card party.
Tidewater District President Input: The members of the Tidewater District have demonstrated their dedication to
making their communities, this district, the state and our world a better place to live, to work and to play. I am proud to
have represented them at convention, SER, mid-winters and the GFWC International convention in Memphis.
2015 AWARD WINNERS
ARTS DEPARTMENT
Gloria Worrell Chairman
459 Projects 32,608 Hours $2,685 Donated $21,280 In Kind Donated
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Ashcake Women’s Club – Lee District
This club donated to Special needs art program for children, made Holiday craft, promoted and attended
art, museum and craft shows , volunteered at a local craftsmen and artist venue and supported a Chalk Art
event display of Art work for all ages. This club also made great efforts to have a children’s book illustrator
come to a local school, and speak with all grades educating them on how an illustrator works with a book ‘s
author and the complex issues of making the book all come together.
Best Overall – Large Club – McLean Woman’s Club – Northern District
This club had an overall great Arts program. They worked with children of all ages for students to display
their art work at an art reception. They Visited Museums, experiences the theater , included music and have
a 32 member chorale group that performs two times a week for six months for six months, sponsored
benefits concerts for children, and attended the Opera. This club also had an arts and craft show, and made
crafts with children.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – No Award
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – No Award
Best Project – Small Club – GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club choose Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Louisa County as a special project this school was
struck but a 5.8 earthquake in 2011. The club has donated Books to the school in 014 by a talented Virginia
artist Cris Arbor. The Club worked to have this illustrator come to the school and share with students. He
explained how an illustrator of a book starts the project with sketchers that depicts the message of the
author. Accuracy is needed, elements of nature are staged and months of collaboration between the
publisher and author before illustrations are finalized. He spoke to all class levels K-5.
Best Single Project – Large Club - Woman’s Club of Cumberland, GFWC – Alice Kyle District
This club organized a Valentine workshop to craft valentines for public school personnel. Club members
contributed Card stock, stickers, stamps, markers, tape dollies, creative scrap booking, templates, and
ribbon. Each member crafted cards with individual messages to 150 school staff and delivered them.
ART CONTEST-MEMBER ENTRIES
WRITING CONTEST, Gloria Worrell, Chairman
Member Short Story – Amateur
1st
Deborah Lynn Odell – “Miracle off Main”
Woman’s Club of Smithfield – Southside District
2nd
Madalin Bickel – “Unearned”
GFWC Mary Ball Woman’s Club – Northern District
Member Poetry – Amateur
1st
Kay Bowman – “God’s Mysterious Way”
Wayland Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
nd
2
Gail Smith – “Isabella & Me”
Woman’s Club of Smithfield – Southside District
ARTS DEPARTMENT
ARTS CONTEST – STUDENT ENTRIES
Gloria Worrell, Chairman
Student Short Story
Grades K-3
Gracie Knight
1st
Grades 4-5
1st
Davis Robinson
2nd
3rd
Layla Booth
John Hunter Melton
Grades 6-8
1st
Bryson Poarch
2nd
Chloe Martin
3rd
Mary Katherine
Kendall
Grades 9-12
1st
Emily Vaughan
2nd
Savanna Jones
Tie
2nd
Jennifer Sheppard
Tie
Student Poetry
Grades K-2
1st
Elizabeth Devore
2nd
Nicholas Clark
Grades 3-5
1st
Blair Olivia Dickens
2nd
Nicloe Kidin
rd
3
Angelique LightBody
“The Baby Horse”
WC of Buckingham County
AK
“ The Manhattan
Project”
“Willow May”
“Treasure and
Trouble”
Riparian WC
SS
Covington WC
WC of Farmville
SH
AK
“The Beast”
“Stranded”
“ The Giving
Christmas”
Riparian WC
Lexington WC
WC of Farmville
SS
SH
AK
“Beginning Again”
“Love Shouldn’t Hurt”
Riparian WC
AK
SS
“Through the Color of
Dust”
Lexington WC
SH
“Snow Falls”
“Vacation”
Lexington WC
AK
SH
“The News”
“Along the Way”
“Jamaica”
Riparian WC
Lexington WC
WC Buckingham County
SS
SH
AK
“Snowflakes”
WC of Arlington
NOR
“Only Child”
“It’s that Time Again”
Lexington WC
Riparian WC
SH
SS
“Christmas Is Finally
Here”
WC of Farmville
AK
Tie
3rd
Alexandra Burns
Tie
Grades 6-8
1st
Harleigh Rogers
2nd
Chole Martin
Tie
2nd
Tie
Maria Pack
CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
Jenny Martin, Chairman
454 Projects 23,738 Hours
$49,004 Donated and In Kind
Best Overall – Small Club – Midlothian Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
This small club of 22 members spent 770 volunteer hours planning, collecting dresses, coordinating sponsors and securing a retail
space where they could turn a girl’s dreams into a reality as they planned an event called “Cinderella Dreams”. They collected
new and gently used prom dresses, jewelry, shoes, wraps, and handbags. During a three day period over 1,700 dresses were
cleaned and ready for the big night. They raised $1,702.00 dollars and spent $1,752.00 on this outstanding project.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Cumberland – Alice Kyle District
This large club of 27 members spent 1,730 hours leaving behind an ecological footprint as they collected and recycled trash items
totaling 2,028 lbs. They donated 4 computers, 5 printers, 3 microwaves, 4 large screen TV’s to a local school. They collected 2.2
tons of organic matter to fertilize 8 gardens. They also collected 460 gallons of used motor/cooking oil, 435 lbs. of shredded paper
which was used as bedding in a horse barn, and 326 pill bottles which were given to an area veterinarian.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Woman’s Club of Tidewater – Tidewater District
This club of 15 members spent 20 hours and $22.45 on a project where they supported “The Nature Generation “by purchasing 4
hard copies of the book When Santa Turned Green by Victoria Perla. This book was purchased to raise the awareness in children
about their environment and to give them ways to care for the planet and help in doing their part in solving the climate crisis.
They donated 2 copies of the book to a kindergarten class, 1 copy to an elementary school, and the other copy was placed in a
college library.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – No winner
Best Single Project – Small Club – GFWC Mary Ball Woman’s Club – Northern District
This small club of 25 members captured my attention when I read how 1 member had spent 40 hours dis-assembling a furnace
which resulted in 160 lbs. of scrap metal. This is another creative example of how to recycle unwanted items.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Yorktown Woman’s Club – Tidewater District
This large club of 74 members had 5 members spent 45 hours collecting plastic shopping bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning
and bread bags, cling wrap, and paper towels/toilet paper rolls. Then these items were recycled to build a bench for a local
school’s garden. Members collected 2,000 bags for this project.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Carol Rollins, Chairman
$244,656 Donated & $50,693 In-Kind
Over $140,000 in scholarships were given to deserving students. Numerous school supplies, backpacks, snacks, clothing
programs, were donated to needy children. Libraries continued to be a focus of many clubs with the sponsoring of reading
programs, donations of books, and financial support. Collecting Box Tops, teacher appreciation, after proms, and working at the
Virginia State Fair were also popular activities for clubs.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Bent Mountain Woman’s Club – Blue Ridge District
This club continued the "Books to Six" literacy project for Carillion Children's Hospital by donating 767 books. They started a
lending library at a woman's shelter, donated 402 books for a summer reading program, collected Boxtops for Education, and
presented a $750 scholarship.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Amherst Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
This club raised over $4500 to provide pictorial colored dictionaries to each third grader (340 total) in the seven elementary
schools in Amherst County. They collected 450 books for a summer reading program, provided nutritional support for the
summer backpack program, saved Box Tops, and provided school supplies to needy children. $1500 was given in scholarships.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Kanawha Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club hosted their annual HOBY “Get Acquainted Social” inviting fifty-nine potential student representatives and parents
from fifty-one high schools. Club members served as hostesses and provided refreshments. The two hour get together featured
speakers and alumni from HOBY who explained the program.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – GFWC Worthington Woman’s Club – Lee District
In addition to providing $350 in HOBY Scholarships, this club had two HOBY Alumni as guest speakers at their club meeting.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Bel Air Woman’s Club – Northern District
This club sponsored the Annual Prince William County Spelling Bee. Students from fifty-two elementary, middle, and high
schools participate. Members arrange all the details, including getting judges, providing trophies, the venue, refreshments, and all
rules to participants. The winner enters the National Spelling Bee.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Cape Henry Woman’s Club – Tidewater District
Members from this club worked with an elementary school to create the book, “Fin, The Lonely Fish”. Felt covers were made by
club members. Two hundred ten books were printed and one copy was delivered to each of the fifty-eight elementary schools in
Virginia Beach. Other books were sold to recover the cost of the project.
HOME LIFE DEPARTMENT
Dawn Barnes, Chairman
76 Projects
38,831 Hours $146,795 Donated & $162,981 In-Kind
Virginia clubwomen shared their love and care for their communities through donations, work and support. Their projects
benefited the homeless programs, aided programs supplying food to communities, provided clothing for those needing warmth.
The common thread was programs that met the needs of adults and youth.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Regency Woman’s Club - Lee District
This club conducted both Community Service and Partnership projects with an emphasis on Easter Seals. They also supported
and volunteered with programs that support community members in need.
Best Overall – Large Club – Herndon Woman’s Club – Northern District
Easter Seals, Canine Companions and Community Service were all a part of this club’s work Their work addressed the needs of
infants to senior adults, food programs to emergency shelters to thrift store needs.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – No winner
Best Singe Project – Large Club – Partnership – Covington Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
In honor of Canine Companions for Independence 40th Anniversary a $40 donation was made to Canine Companions. They also
made a donation of food, toys, blankets, mats and small rugs to The Alleghany Humane Society. Additional funds were collected
for puppy and kitten food both of which were in short supply at the time the club toured the shelter.
Best Single Project – Small Club – The GFWC Virginia Lynchburg Suburban Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
A local facility shared that a lot of people coming for meals often show up wearing garbage bags if it should rain or snow. A new
project, “Come in out of the Rain” was created. The club provided plastic ponchos, umbrellas, rain hats, and plastic head scarves
to be used in falling weather
Best Single Project – Large Club – Lexington Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
This club partnered with a local University program to provide food to a small community. Recognizing the need they have
secured a room at the local library and are filling it with needed supplies and clothing for the community.
The club also applied for and has been awarded a grant at Washington and Lee University for $1000.00 that will aid in their
efforts.
STATE PROJECT: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 96 Projects 2,570 Volunteer Hours
Joan Kremzir, Chairman 36 Clubs $10,076 Donated $5,128 In Kind Donations
October was celebrated all over Virginia as Breast Cancer Awareness month. There were speakers, ribbons, decorated bras, and
celebrated boobs. Brochures by the hundreds were distributed and money was donated to further the research of breast cancer to
both Susan G. Komen and Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. There were “honor/memory” trees, pink pin wheels, Taters for TaTa’s and several clubs supported the Bra-Ha-Ha event.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Kanawha Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club placed a major yearlong emphasis on the state project accomplishing something each month. They held a “pink
elephant” silent auction, distributed handouts, had members wear pink to a meeting which included a contest for the “most
overall pink,” “hottest pink,” and “most creative use of pink.” One month they had a “Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness”
fundraiser worksheet where members were asked to pay 50 cents for each pink item they owned such as lipsticks, shirts,
nightgowns, etc and $1.00 for having their annual mammogram, wearing pink in October, and having pink items in their medicine
cabinet, etc.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Grundy Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
The club hosted a Ladies Night Out in October an event free to the public. It was well publicized and attended. At the event
breast cancer materials were given and a game called “bra pong” was featured. Bras for a Cause was also part of the event. Bras
were decorated and put on display and attendees voted on their favorite. Members donated items for door prizes and 5 free
mammograms were donated. A drawing was held to see who would receive one. The club also partnered with their local hospital
by having a Lunch and Learn educational program about breast cancer. The club provided door prizes and put the Bras for a
Cause on display.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Sedley Woman’s Club – Southside District
During the month of October this club partnered with their local junior club to send out the message to the community to “Paint
Sedley Pink.” Club members and others in the community adorned their homes, mail boxes and flag poles with pink bows, flags,
t-shirts, old ironing board painted pink with breast cancer symbols. They placed pink bows on all of the community street signs
as well as some businesses and the fire house announced it on the community marquee for the community to help them in their
efforts.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – GFWC Bon Air Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club held their 5th Annual Fall BRAzaar in memorial to a club member. Eighty different educational and sales vendors
participated and 1000 plus people attended. The UVA Mobile Mammogram Bus was on site and 16 women received free
mammograms who financially would not have been able to get a mammogram. There was a Misster-BRAzaar pageant and a
silent auction. The event raised $5000 for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – GFWC Swift Creek Woman’s Club – Southside District
They held an antique car show in May to raise money for education and funding of breast cancer research. They set up a booth to
promote breast cancer awareness and literature was distributed to the public attending the event.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
This club supports the Step Sisters a local breast cancer advocacy group whose mission it is to improve the quality of life for
those impacted by breast cancer. They also volunteered at the 8th Annual Step Sisters Ribbon Run.
HEALTH
Del Williams, Chairman
451 Projects
32,906 Hours
$53,906 Donated & $57,713 In-Kind
All clubs throughout the state were busy with projects that seem to relate to their specific community; supporting free clinics,
social services with special projects, Project Lifesavers, sewing clothing, pillows, dolls, supporting breast cancer and making the
community aware of the subject matter; having fundraisers with profits going to Cancer Centers around state.
Best Overall – Small Club – Annandale Women’s Club – Northern District
This club sponsors a Doll making project for the Children’s Hospital to lessen the trauma for children admitted to the hospital, the
dolls are useful in calming the fears of the children. Some of these dolls are delivered to Alzheimer’s patients also. 1,138 dolls
were delivered in 2015, in total 38,388 dolls have been made and delivered since 1990.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Smithfield – Southside District
Members of this club formed a new health initiative called ON THE MOVE to help members maintain a healthy lifestyle. 1/3 of
members joined OTM, purchased t-shirts, receiving newsletters containing tips on how to live a more balanced life. OTM has a
Facebook page, On the Move with WCS. Members also are preparing for a Health Expo to be held in January for all members
and the community. OTM members gather for neighborhood walks, share recipes, and encourage each other spending 350 hours.
Best Single Project — Small Club – General – No winner
Best Single Project — Small Club – Junior – No winner
Best Single Project – Small Club – GFWC Pearisburg Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
This club adopted a new project in association with the County Social Services that supplies needed clothing, diapers and supplies
for children. They included 7 senior citizens at the local Senior Center to help with the donations to this project.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Woodbridge Woman Club – Northern District
This club gathers at a members house and make “comfort pillows” for breast cancer patients at a local cancer center. These
pillows are comforting to hold while undergoing cancer treatments. The cancer center has asked the club to supply these pillows
for other patients.
Special Emphasis – Small Club – The GFWC Virginia Lynchburg Suburban Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
This club of 9 used a packet of information supplied by GFWC along with breast cancer helpline to find a resource in the areas to
supply symbols such as pins, wrist bands, decals for cars, pamphlets to share with others. Along with the AK District President,
came together and formed a caravan to a meeting place and shared concerns and hopes for the future, taking on Breast Cancer
Awareness. They have shared their information with local women in the area.
Special Emphasis – Large Club – The Woman’s Club of Essex County, Virginia GFWC – Lee District
Each month, this club donates and delivers children’s books to the Free Clinic for the children to enjoy while waiting treatment,
and the children take the books home with them. They support the fundraisers events of the clinic held several times a month
raising over $3,000.
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Bonnie Rosemond, Chairman
319 Projects 10,496 hours $34,791 Donated
$59,234 In Kind
Virginia Clubwomen this year went over and beyond including International Outreach programs and projects to their To-Do List.
While continuing with their volunteering and support of International Outreach Community Services Projects such as Christmas
Child, World Vision, KIVA, Pennies for Peace and many more, they placed even more emphasis on our four partnerships,
Heifer, Shot@Life, UNICEF and of course Operation Smile. Members advocated via websites for Shot@Life, advocated and
educated members on the prevention of “Human Trafficing”, all the while sewing and sewing for Operation Smile which includes
a reported number of over 300 hospital gowns sewn.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club of 17 members was able to carry out twelve projects that included all four partnership organizations. Along with
Community Service Projects, one of their Partnership Projects included participating in World Water Day. Members logged onto
the website for 8 hours total which was equivalent to 32 days of clean water for a child.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Botetourt Town and Country Women’s Club – Blue Ridge District
This club’s 28 members were very active in their community. They supported the Greek, Little Italy and Lebanese Festivals
where as food was purchased, prepared, sold and enjoyed. Unable to highlight all 25 programs and projects with all 4 partnerships
included. This club volunteered 1246 hours, donated $3730.00 and In-kind donated $8628.00
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Kanawha Woman’s Club – Lee District
20 members began their Operation Smile Project in January with an article in their club’s newsletter ending in December with a
shipment of gowns and blankets. Between were workshops, “Blessings Tax” collection, trip/tour to Operation Smile Headquarters
delivering filled Smile Bags and a 20-minute DVD created from pictures and approved script of the June visit.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – GFWC Wayland Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
These club members stayed very busy with their Operation Smile project volunteering 625 hours, donating $939.50 with In-Kind
donations of $1976.00. In addition to their items collected and sewn Smile Bags they delivered 96 sewn hospital gowns and 137
no-no armbands. They also donated fabric for an additional 24 gowns to a fellow club.
Best Single Project – Small Club – GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club – Blue Ridge District
This club of 24 members stayed involved in many ways to raise funds for HUGS (Help Us Get Started) whether through
donations/volunteer time to the HUGS Thrift Store or simply a yard sale. $1000.00 was donated with an In-Kind donation of
$1870.00
Best Single Project – Large Club – Yorktown Woman’s Club – Tidewater District
This club was approached by the Rotary Club asking them to make 150 pencil bags. Members volunteered 203 hours, donated
$300.00 in addition to the pencil bags. They also provided underwear and socks for the 150 children in the Mission School,
Refugio de los Suenos (Refuge of Dreams) in Quito, Ecuador.
PUBLIC ISSUES
641Projects 25,899 Hours
Sandy Stiltner, Chairman $78,839 Dollars Donated $17,162 In-Kind
GFWC Virginia clubs were very active in Public Issues, reporting work showing Patriotism clubs opened their meetings with the
Pledge of allegiance, decorated their towns with patriotic decorations, encouraging everyone to vote and be aware of the voting
process and the importance of voting. Clubs supported the Military thru our partnership projects trying to make Veterans feel
better and more important in their communities. Clubs honored First Responders and Law Enforcement by supporting them and
educating their clubs of their importance. Clubs presented programs on Disaster relief and how to be prepared for a disaster in
their communities.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Roanoke County Woman’s Club – Blue Ridge District
16 members established a monument to remember September 11th by placing two steel beams representing the Twin Towers in a
small Plaza in front of the #1 Fire and Rescue Station in Salem, and continued a Veterans Day celebration at local elementary
schools.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Newport News - Tidewater District
75 members helped with Bingo at a local Veteran’s Hospital for patients in the Spinal Cord injury ward. They made Lap robes for
the female patients of the VA Hospital. They supported the neighborhood Watch, observed Veteran’s Day celebrations and
worked with the Run for the Dream for wounded warriors.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club – Blue Ridge District
9 members raised money for Sew Much Comfort by holding 50/50 raffles at their annual Centerfest and at their annual Arts,
Crafts, and More show.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – Woman’s Club of Smithfield – Southside District
107 members supported United Thru Reading a book drive run by the USO. The program videos deployed parents as they read a
children’s book and send a DVD to their child.
Best single project – Small Club- Richlands Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
13 members assisted with the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall, when it came to their town the raised money for
refreshments and volunteered their time to working to assist people to find names on the wall.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Clifton Community Woman’s Club – Northern District
35 members kept with tradition of the American Flag by collection and properly disposing of the worn and damages flags. On
Veteran’s Day 23 flags were given to the Fairfax Station of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars to be disposed of the VFW worked with
the Boy Scouts demonstrating how to dispose of the flag.
GFWC WOMEN’S HISTORY and RESOURCE CENTER
Dale Fisher Chairman 171 Projects 3,106 Hours $3,549 Donated 43 Clubs
Forty three clubs celebrated the 125th anniversary of GFWC and promoted their clubs’ histories. Luncheons, skits, and
newsletters were resources for Federation and historical women education. Anniversary pins and stamps were purchased.
Donations were made to the WHRC.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Kanawha Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club utilized their newsletter to share GFWC history trivia and to highlight prominent women in history. They used GFWC
media resources to educate members on GFWC’s accomplishments. This club was very instrumental in the success of GFWC
Virginia’s convention celebration. They also donated to the WHRC.
Best Overall – Large Club – Yorktown Woman’s Club – Tidewater District
A bus trip to GFWC headquarters was organized for its members and other local woman’s clubs. In celebration of the 125 th
anniversary of GFWC a series of “Did You Know?” questions appeared throughout their annual yearbook. Christopher Newport
University theatrical students, dressed in character of Betsy Ross and Amelia Earhart, mingled with guests at a club fundraiser
sharing “current events” of their day, and the challenges as women in that era.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – Woman’s Club of Fairfax – Northern District
This club became a member and sponsor of the Turning Point Suffragists’ Memorial. The architect of this memorial gave a club
presentation on the comprehensive history of the right to vote for women. A $1,000 donation was made.
Best Single Project – Small Club - Junior – GFWC River City Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
Members of this brand new club attended the Richmond Area Presidents’ Council Women’s History Month reception. This
served as a fantastic introduction to Federation, its accomplishments and history.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – GFWC Woman’s Club of Manassas, Inc. – Northern District
In honor of Women’s History Month the club donated 6 biographies of important women in history to each of the 5 local
elementary schools. Each book had a sticker identifying the club and acknowledging Women’s History Month.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun - Northern District
In recognition of the 125th Anniversary of GFWC and in celebration of Federation Day members joined together for a social and
service activity.
Honorable Mention –
Northern District held a tea at GFWC Headquarters raising $3,500 which was used to power wash the exterior of headquarters.
Richmond Area Presidents’ Council held a Women’s History Month reception. Brian Coburn, GFWC WHRC Director was the
featured speaker. GFWC President, Babs Condon and GFWC COO, Rosemary Thomas were in attendance.
LEADERSHIP
803 Projects 3,036 Members Participating
Fran Edwards, Chairman
75,702 Hours $100,032 Donated & In-Kind
Joy Matkowsky, Junior Chairman
GFWC Virginia members have continued to “Unlock the Doors of Leadership” as they found new ways to build new leaders
while boosting the skills of experienced leaders.
Best Overall – Small Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell – Southside District
Club members are encouraged to read and utilize all Federation publications; members are provided with a quick guide of
“Parliamentary Points;” all members are provided with full meeting agendas, newsletter articles included such topics as
characteristics of a leader.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Dominion Woman’s Club – Northern District
Club suggestion box is provided for members’ suggestions or concerns; a leadership survey was made to determine members’
outlook on club direction, volunteerism, and leadership topics; created a “What Does Leadership Look Like in DWC” document
for all members; presented a skit to define various leadership positions.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Sycamore Woman’s Club – Lee District
Club members participated in a club leadership workshop which included such topics as leadership attitude, the art of delegating,
how to communicate, problem solving techniques, and guidelines for writing project summaries for use in reporting.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – GFWC River City Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
Members searched GFWC website to learn about advancement/project areas and presented reports at various club meetings on
goals, service suggestions, and leadership opportunities available not only within the club and community but throughout all
levels of Federation
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – GFWC Mary Ball Woman’s Club – Northern District
Members held a 2 night 3 day get-away in Williamsburg for all members to review club handbook, learn of duties of officers and
committees, establish goals for the club, and discuss what it means to be a clubwoman; brainstorming activities resulted in
suggestions for new projects, fundraising ideas, and answers to various questions.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
Leadership profiles highlight different leadership positions in each club newsletter; insights from ladies who have held the
positions are included; the articles shine a light on members who have served in leadership positions as well as demystify the
position thereby encouraging others to enjoy a leadership position.
Honorable Mention –Woman’s Club of Phoebus – Tidewater District
Used the special interests of each of the seven club members to establish a position of leadership at monthly club meetings where
she can practice basic leadership techniques while highlighting her skills.
MEMBERSHIP
Kelly Lane - Membership Chairman
Angela Paez – Junior Membership Chairman
$24,918 Donated & $25,047 In-Kind
GFWC Virginia Clubs Recruited, Retained, Renewed and Rebuilt their clubs through a variety of activities that supported the
Membership theme: Open your Door to Membership.
Best Overall – Small Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell – Southside District
This club had a well-rounded membership program throughout the year. Showed members support with a Junior In Need and
Meal Brigade program. Recognized Perfect Attendance during Annual Banquet. Wear club logo apparel at annual Craft Show
and other club supported events.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Grundy Woman’s Club – Southwestern Distirct
This club held a membership drive utilizing an elaborate photo booth. An “Oh Snap” invitation with inside message Can you
picture yourself as a member? Bring your “selfie” and a friend. Three members were gained. Price of admission was reduced to
the Vintage Fashion show if becoming a new member. Recognized Club Woman of the Year and continually recruited members
during other community events.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Sedley Woman’s Club – Southside District
This club held Annual membership drive. A skit was developed and members were asked to look over the rainbow for new
members. The Wizard of Oz was theme and members played parts including the District Second Vice President as Glenda, the
Good Witch. Eight Members joined as a result of mailed invitations.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – Farmville Junior Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
This club introduced a new social. Member’s met on a Friday at a local waterfront café. Members participated in a white
elephant exchange to celebrate Galantine’s Day.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – The Woman’s Club of Williamsburg-GFWC – Tidewater District
This club recognized a need and instituted an evening division. This was to reach a larger membership base that cannot join
daytime meetings due to employment obligations. Both divisions meet on the same day and members can choose to attend either
the day or night meeting. The same agenda is used for both meetings.
Best Single Project – Large – Junior – Junior Federated Woman’s Club of Chester – Lee District
At every meeting, three members receive a compass for the president’s symbol. At the following meeting they share something
about themselves. Toward the end of each meeting members are given 30 seconds to share or promote something. After 30
seconds a bell sounds to move to the next member. This is a fun activity and gives each member’s an opportunity to get to know
each other better.
Honorable Mention – GFWC Peninsula Juniorettes – Tidewater District
A member hosted a Halloween party at her house and members were encouraged to bring a guest. A pumpkin carving contest
was held.
COMMUNICATIONS and PUBLIC RELATIONS
460 Projects
Pat Jeffress, Chairman
19,063 Hours
$16,152 Donated & $16,650 In-Kind
GFWC Virginia Communications and Public Relations Award Winners for May 2016
There were many more clubs reporting great activities in Communications and Public Relations. Communications and Public
Relations begins with promoting GFWC in our club names.
Publicity and photographer at check presentation events, advertisement in National Running publication, advertises
club/community event on websites of affiliated organizations. Club newsletter, Harvest Run Walk in Club Name and advertising
including street banner, Facebook, social media, club website, news articles and photographs in local paper.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hilton Village – Tidewater District
GFWC Virginia uses social media to get their name before the public, not only using their own Facebook page and website but
also posting to the neighborhood’s Hilton Village closed group Facebook page with over 1350 members. The club also uses the
neighborhood’s newsletter with a subscription of over 1,000 to post club events. Club events for children are posted on the “My
Active Child” website. Using community websites and Facebook pages helps the GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hilton Village
keep their name in the public eye.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – Pennington Gap Woman’s Club – Southwestern District GFWC Virginia
sponsors the town’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. The “Ball Drop” event provides a bonfire and marshmallows for children to
roast. The activity is advertised by local news and radio stations weeks prior to the event. The local television and radio station
occupy and live broadcast from the club’s building throughout the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop event. Club members comment, on
air, during the event.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell – Southside District
A craft show sponsored by the club is open to crafters across the country. The club advertises in a regional newspaper
supplement generating inquiries from South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, while also placing signs and banners in surrounding
communities. During the craft show a looping Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell PowerPoint presentation is displayed.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – GFWC Swift Creek Woman’s Club – Southside District
GFWC Virginia purchased a brick in their club name for the Petersburg Area Art League’s Art Park walkway in the year of
GFWC’s 125th Anniversary. Several events a year will showcase the walkway and GFWC Swift Creek Woman’s Club as art
lovers stroll amid a park-like setting. In the community this club’s name is recognized as sponsor for the Art League, Swift Creek
Mill Playhouse, and art camps, theatre camps and special fine arts workshops. A proclamation from Colonial Heights City
Council for the 125th Anniversary of GFWC was announced on February 23, 2015.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – GFWC Lake Gaston Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
A “BUSINESS AFTER HOURS” event in conjunction with area businesses was hosted by the club. Before the “Business After
Hours”, the club held an Open House for ladies in the community to learn about GFWC.
WEBSITE CONTEST
Pat Jeffress, Communications and Public Relations Chairman
Winner - GFWC Lake Gaston Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
This is the only club that met ALL the criteria in the Contest. They had Twitter and Facebook links on their club website and
submitted a release form.
NEWSLETTERS
Debbie McClintock, Editor of The Virginia Clubwoman
GFWC Virginia Newsletters were judged based on the following criteria: Appearance and organization, readability, GFWC
affiliation logos, name of the club on the front cover, index on the front cover, reports of officers and chairmen, member
recognition, calendar of events, minutes, treasurer's reports, federation information, and reminders.
The number of attractive, well organized newsletters made deciding the winners very difficult. Many clubs used colorful graphics
or pictures of club activities to enhance their newsletters. The bottom line is, did the newsletter tell the club members what they
needed to know, both regarding club events coming up and club events that had been completed.
General Small Clubs
1st Place
GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club, The Bedford View (Blue Ridge District)
2nd Place
GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club, Ashcake Living (Lee District)
3rd Place
The GFWC Virginia Lynchburg Suburban Woman’s Club (Alice Kyle District)
General Large Clubs
1st Place
Woman’s Club of Prince George, The Clubline (Southside District)
2nd Place
GFWC Worthington Woman’s Club, Worthy News (Lee District)
3rd Place
Woman’s Club of Smithfield, Club Chatter (Southside District)
Junior Small Clubs
1st Place
Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Tidings (Southside District)
2nd Place
None
3rd Place
None
Junior Large Clubs
1st Place
Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun, The Loudoun Lady (Northern District)
2nd Place
GFWC James River Junior Woman’s Club, JRJWC Junior Buzz (Southside District)
3rd Place
GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hilton Village, The Villager (Tidewater District)
LEGISLATION and PUBLIC POLICY
Annette Rodgers, Chairman
80 Projects
1,715 Hours $1,057 Donated & In-Kind
Clubs sponsored programs or projects that met the GFWC Objectives. Members were informed about elections, registration
procedures, deadlines and state/local representation, including sending members General Assembly updates. Clubs researched
and scanned the internet and papers for items of interest. Clubs provided information to members about special elections. The
clubs encouraged members to vote. Club members work polls, attend political meetings, serve on councils and public service
boards. Clubs sponsor “Meet the Candidates” events. Clubs appointed members to serve as Legislation and Public Policy
Chairman. The clubs continued to follow legislation and participate in writing and phone campaigns. Clubs invite government
representatives to speak at meetings. Articles on Legislation and how we can become effective advocates were written.
Members were kept informed about upcoming legislation, quizzed about the legislative process, had a Delegate speak to the club,
and researched GFWC Resolutions.
Best Overall – Large Club – Waynesboro/Augusta Woman’s Club, GFWC – Shenandoah District
Members are kept informed thru a committee who met and set goals for the year. They encouraged members to be active in
supporting bills and to vote. Articles were written for local media.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – No winner
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – No winner
Best Single Project – Large Club – General –Yorktown Woman’s Club – Tidewater District
Three members traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with their Congressman to discuss GFWC projects and concerns. They
stayed overnight at GFWC headquarters and met with President Babs Condon.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – No winner
FUNDRAISING
Cindy Ayers, Chairman
Dollars Raised $603,543 In-kind donations $147,689
GFWC Virginia clubs held festivals and fairs, fashion shows and luncheons, created Home tours in their communities and
worked the Virginia State Fair. Six clubs held bus trips and one club parked cars for a festival. Clubs sold cookbooks,
homemade dog biscuits, stationery, garden flags, candles, jelly and apple butter, calendars, gift wrap, peanuts, jewelry and
Brunswick stew. There were auctions, bingos, 50/50 raffles and catering.
Best Overall – Small Club – Farmville Junior Woman's Club – Alice Kyle District
Members held a Good Neighbor Day proclaimed by the mayor and jointly sponsored with two local florists. Funds were
raised to pay for the dozens of roses needed. On Good Neighbor Day a neighbor would pick up 12 roses at one of the
florist shops and sign a pledge to keep one rose and give out 11 to neighbors, relatives and friends. Donations were
accepted at the florist shops for the Woman's Club charity. The local radio station and newspaper promoted the special
day. $8 100 was raised for charity.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Blacksburg Junior Women's Club – Blue Ridge District
Mach of Ales Festival. All members were required to work. There was a community beer and wine tasting with live and
silent auctions. Tickets were sold and the tickets allowed a cab ride home! Profits were $22,000.00
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – Pennington Gap Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
Leeman Christmas Fantasy Light Display in the Park. Members repaired and inspected light displays and scheduled
workers for the gates where donations were accepted. This ran Thanksgiving through Dec. 28th. Visitors to the park
numbered 9200 and $3800 was raised.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – Junior Woman's Club of Hopewell – Southside District
Home for the Holidays Craft Show and Bizzare. 7 members worked 25 hours to raise $5039. Revenue came from vendors,
program ads, tickets and food. Many family members helped with this project.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Woman’s Club of Newport News – Tidewater District
This club held a scholarship luncheon with 250 in attendance. There were community sponsors and donations, program ad
sales, raffles and silent auction item donations. The club raised $5886.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Crewe Junior Woman's Club – Alice Kyle District
A community calendar was made by 16 members. For a fee a resident or club member can list a birthday, anniversary or
special event. Ads are sold to businesses. The radio station and newspaper announce daily the special persons and a gift
from the local florist shop is drawn daily. Profit was $1221. This is a great community involvement.
GFWC SIGNATURE PROJECT ~ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Lynn Osborne, Chairman 222 Projects 5,692 Hours $30,048 Donated & $34,64 In-Kind
The GFWC Signature Project continues to be supported by GFWC Virginia clubs. Many clubs’ projects revolved around helping
local shelters with collections of clothing, children’s toys, make-up and toiletry items, cleaning supplies and household items.
“Pinwheel Gardens” were planted throughout the state in April. Clubs assisted Prevent Child Abuse Virginia with the Healthy
Families Program, GFWC Sock Project, GFWC Washcloth Project, and several clubs participated in the Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA) program. Many clubs donated to the “Success for Survivors” Scholarship Fund and had activities supporting
Domestic Violence Prevention Month, and Child Abuse Prevention month.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Regency Woman’s Club – Lee District
Held Membership Clothes Exchange to benefit Flagler Home and Safe Harbor, organizations housing homeless and at-risk
women and children; program on Forensic Nursing specialized care for victims of domestic violence and abuse; Set up pinwheel
gardens at 2 local elementary schools. Working with Principal, PTA, teachers and staff held an essay contest on Healthy Happy
Families. Children were awarded prizes donated by local businesses.
Best Overall – Large Club – Henry Clay Woman’s Club of GFWC – Lee District
This club recognized Domestic Violence Awareness month; donated food to local shelter’s food pantry; donated filled backpacks
to shelter; adopted family and supplied their wish list and food over holidays; supported fundraisers that assisted shelters;
displayed a banner during April with awareness on Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Best Single Project – General – Small Club – GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club – Lee District
Planned and organized the Ashland Harvest Run and Pumpkin Walk. There were 350 participants with proceeds going to the
Hanover Safe Place Shelter.
Best Single Project – General – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Springfield – Northern District
Held an Annual Spring Faire 2015 in support of Bethany House, an organization that helps women and children who are victims
of domestic abuse.
Best Single Project – Junior – Small Club – GFWC River City Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
Prepared “Welcome Baskets” containing essentials and personal notes of encouragement for women entering a local shelter.
Best Single Project – Junior – Large Club – GFWC James River Junior Woman’s Club - Southside District
This club had a “Mad Hatters Tea” with all proceeds going to a local organization that provides Domestic Violence prevention
and intervention services.
GFWC JUNIOR SPECIAL PROJECT ~ ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN
Cathy Parker - Chairman 100 Projects 2,380 Hours
$26,344 Donated & $15,516 In-Kind
Best Overall – Small Club – Pennington Gap Women’s Club – Southwestern District
This club of 20 volunteered at a local school helping children to make holiday ornaments and decorate their class tree,
volunteered for a Spring Prom and Fall Hoe Down for special needs children in their school district, collected coats
for the needy, saved and mailed greeting cards to the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, sponsored 2 family nights at the
Leeman Christmas Fantasy Display and participated in the Backpack Project as they do annually.
Best Overall – Large Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
Thirty-three members of this club participated in eight projects including supporting Ronald McDonald House,
Smashing Walnuts Foundation, INOVA Mobile Hope, Backpack Buddies, Maggie’s Closet, Foster Care to Success,
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and providing school supplies to local Loudoun County elementary children.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – Partnership – GFWC Roanoke County Woman’s Club – Blue
Ridge District
At their monthly meetings, this club has a collection basket for St. Jude’s and the funds are sent in quarterly. In
addition, two members toured the hospital grounds while in Memphis last year. One of the members purchased
magnets for all members of the club as a reminder of their commitment to this partnership.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Partnership – Woman’s Club of Powhatan County – Lee District
This club took up a collection from their membership as well as creating a line item in their budget and were able to
donate $500 to St. Jude’s Hospital.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – Partnership – GFWC Peninsula Juniorettes – Tidewater District
This club has been working with St. Jude’s for as long as they have been a part of GFWC. They set up a lemonade
stand outside of a local business and provide shoppers with glasses of lemonade in exchange for donations to St. Jude.
This year they raised $150 in three hours.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Partnership – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern
District
Forty-four volunteer hours were spent providing support by registering walkers, collecting money, determining prize
eligibility and answering questions for this year’s March for Babies. A team of eleven raised $5,740 to support the
March of Dime’s mission. In addition, this club donated money to purchase four portable cribs to provide a safe sleep
environment for babies.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club collected art supplies and books for the pediatric ward at St. Mary’s Hospital. They placed labels with their
contact information on each item. In addition, information regarding the Hanover Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA) Program was put in their newsletter. As October is Advocates for Children month, they included
information about a new regional hotline developed in part by Hanover Safe House and highlighted Advocates for
Children Week by providing safety tips.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – GFWC Grundy’s Woman Club – Southwestern District
Eighty members of this club participated in fifteen projects supporting Advocates for Children during the club year.
They supported CASA by donating to their volunteer dinner, participating in four bake sales and helping with their
annual auction. They partnered with A Voice for our Children to launch the Light It Up Blue! Campaign; supported
Backpack Blessings; the Buchanan County Youth, Inc.; “Knock Out Bullying Day”; the Boys and Girls Club; their
local Sheriff’s Department and volunteered with a local Junior Golf Clinic.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell – Southside District
With only seven members this club still participated in eight projects. They provided school supplies for Sandra’s
Closet, collected can tabs to support Ronald McDonald House, participated in Red Nose Day and Breakfast for Santa,
supported Hopewell Champions for Children, wrote notes to local school children during Advocates for Children
Week and sent Christmas cards to a burn victim in New York.
Best Single Project– Large Club – Junior – GFWC Pearisburg Junior Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
Seventy-three members participated in seven projects in their district. They provided food for under-privileged
children, purchased Christmas gifts for nine needy children, delivered 90 stuffed animals to a local hospital, organized
two children’s parades, donated to a baby store for needy parents, brought desserts to the social services department
during Child Abuse Prevention Month and planted three pinwheel gardens in their community.
JUNIOR SPECIAL PROJECT – CAMP EASTER SEALS UCP VIRGINIA
Angela Paez, Chairman
Camp Easter Seals is an important program for the Virginia Juniors. Open to all Clubs in the State, Clubwoman work
together to advocate for the organization. Sponsoring a Camper, collecting items from the “wish list” and
contributing the Staff Recognition Fund are all ways that Clubwomen help Camp Easter Seals. This year, we are
proud to recognize the following Clubs for their efforts to promote Camp Easter Seals in their community and for
making a difference to Campers:
Best Overall – Large Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudon – Northern District
Advocates for Children is a large part of the Loudon Juniors fabric. Sponsoring a camper, collecting items from their
wish list as well as visiting Camp as part of Virginia Junior Day make the contributions of this Club special.
Best Overall – Small Club – Narrows Junior Woman’s Club GFWC – Southwestern District
Sponsoring a camper, contributing to Camp as well as donating to the Camp Staff Recognition Fund are important
factors to securing the Camp’s future. Also, promoting Camp Easters Seals through car decals within their
community allowed the members to further advocate for a worthy cause.
Honorable Mention – Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell – Southside District
Donations to the Staff Recognition Fund, collecting Wish List items and visiting Camp Easter Seals as part of
Virginia Junior Day are great ways to help Camp Easter Seals. The Hopewell Juniors also wrote monthly articles
related to sharing our Partnership with Camp Easter Seals to further educate its members.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CONTEST
Sandy Stiltner - Chairman
1st Place – Herndon Woman’s Club – Northern District
The Herndon Woman's Club (HWC) recognized our community's need to identify and honor veterans buried in
Herndon's Chestnut Grove Cemetery. We decided to identify, remember and honor every veteran with the help
of our local government and community organizations. We partnered with Wreaths Across America (WAA) to
become the first cemetery in Fairfax County to participate in their program which provides evergreen wreaths
for over 720,000 veterans' graves nationwide. In 2014 we held a ceremony of remembrance and placed WAA
wreaths on 32 stone pillars surrounding the cemetery. On December 12, 2015 we again held the ceremony and
placed wreaths on 550 veterans' graves. This began our ongoing project of identifying the vet eran's graves at
present and in the years to come.
2nd Place – Riparian Woman’s Club – Southside District
Riparian’s Woman’ Club held a gathering of citizens in our community to celebrate the first Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day. This was an opportunity to honor the law enforcement officers of (LEOs) - City of Emporia
Police Department, Greensville County Sheriffs Office, City of Emporia Sheriffs Department, and Virginia State
Police, while providing a forum for the citizens to interact with them in a friendly manner. The club held a
reception for the citizens of their community (all were invited) for an hour on a Sunday afternoon, and had
cookies and beverages, all of which were donated by various organizations and individuals. The club
encouraged all members of the above mentioned departments to interact with the general public. It was an
extraordinary time of interaction between community and law enforcement. The club sent invitations to all of
the retired officers they could locate - it was wonderful seeing old friends and colleagues get together and share
stories.
3rd Place – Woman’s Club of Windsor – Southside District
The Woman’s Club of Windsor worked with the Town Council to renovate the old middle school gym into the
Windsor Community Center in their small town of Windsor. Since 2014 the club has taken on the responsibility
of establishing and maintaining landscaping for the building. They established a bed in front of the gym, had the
soil cultivated and amended, and planted Soft Touch Hollies and Encore Azaleas. They even added some
pansies for fall color. They had the bed mulched to protect the plants and keep down the weeds. The club
currently plans to add Crepe Myrtles in the spring of 2016. Club members worked with the town during
scheduled work days to work on cleaning the walls inside the gym, scraping, priming, and painting. The club
partnered with members of Town Council, the Mayor, and community volunteers. Additionally, a local industry,
Keurig Green Mountain Coffee, sent employee volunteers. In order to offset the cost of purchasing the plants
for landscaping the club sponsored a bus trip to Mt. Vernon and the National Harbor in Washington, DC in
December of 2015. The club believes that the refurbished Center will provide a venue for Senior Citizen
groups, youth activities, and civic organizations. The plan is to have it open in the spring of 2016. The mayor
has already had numerous requests to rent the facility as soon as it is available.
Director of Junior Clubs Awards
Kristi Barber, GFWC Virginia Director of Junior Clubs
Junior Club of the Year & Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to one club in each size category
who’s Annual Club Record, Community Service Programs and Special projects reports demonstrate work
that was most well-rounded and most beneficial to their community and the Federation with the best use of
resources and their members. The awards will consider all work reported. The winners will receive a cash
award and certificate. The competition for this award is high. The Virginia Juniors are a dynamic force,
and each club demonstrated work that directly impacts their communities and Federation, making the choice
of award winners very difficult. The Clubs receiving this award showed commitment through volunteer
hours and dollars donated to programs and Federation partnerships, and provided service to Federation
through leadership and participation in Federation, State or District projects.
The winners are:
Large Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg, Lee District
Small Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Southside District
GFWC Virginia Junior Club of the Year
People are often attracted to an organization by the works that they do. They often stay not only because of the
wonderful works that are being accomplished by the members of the organization, but because of the fellowship
within that organization as well. It is important for GFWC Virginia Juniors to recruit new members, and it is
important that we work to retain our current members by making our club environment one that welcomes members
for service. During the 2014-2016 administration, the GFWC Virginia Junior Club of the Year Award will be
presented to the Junior Club whose members most exemplify the wonderful spirit of fellowship, which is so much a
part of the Junior experience. All Junior clubs are eligible for this award. This award is intended to honor clubs whose
members work together to make their club a welcoming environment for service for their current members as well as
prospective members. It is also intended to honor those clubs whose members go beyond the ordinary courtesies to
care for each other or members of other clubs in times of need or stress and who offer an exceptional support system
for club members. Every club in our federation offers courtesies to its members – this award is intended to recognize
the club whose members are going above and beyond what is expected of them and who go that extra mile for their
fellow clubwomen. After careful consideration of the nominees, congratulation goes to the Junior Woman’s Club of
Loudoun, Northern District, for work in 2015.
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GFWC Virginia Junior Honor Society
The Junior Honor Society is recognition of a club's high level of participation in Federation activities,
particularly those that are directly sponsored by the Junior organization. In order to qualify, clubs must meet
a minimum point level in the following sections: Federation activities, Federation Funding, Federation
meetings and Special awards. There are three award categories (participation award for those who submit
information but don't meet minimums): Gold, Silver and Bronze. Participation certificate given to clubs
who do not meet the minimum criteria.
Gold
Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun
Northern District
Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell
Southside District
Highest Point Total
Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun
Northern District
Participant
GWFC James River Junior Woman’s Club
Southside District
GWFC Lake Gaston Junior Woman’s Club
Southside District
Narrows Junior Woman’s Club of GFWC
Southwestern District
GFWC Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club
Lee District
GFWC Staunton-Augusta Junior Woman’s Club
Shenandoah District
SPECIAL JUNIOR AWARDS
CORRINE MURRAY AWARD
Large Club – No Award – No Entries Received
Small Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell – Southside District
We are proud to honor the GFWC Junior Women's Club of Hopewell with the Corinne Murray Award for their work
in encouraging literacy and education. Club members support local libraries and literacy programs by donating both
time and money, including their local Forensics Club, Friends of the Library, and Box Tops for Education. Members
read and share articles from all publications, including GFWC's!
MARGARET ALLEN THOMAS LEADERSHIP AWARD
Large Club –Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudon was selected this year for supporting leadership opportunities within
their club as well as outside of their organization. Internally, in addition to the club offices they have three
types of committees members can lead: standing committees, special committees, and special projects.
Having a large number of committees gives all club members the opportunity to gain and improve
leadership skills. In addition to all of the opportunities provided inside of the club, the Junior Woman’s Club
of Loudon supports member who are currently serving on the district, state and international level!
The Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell was selected this year for their year round work with leadership
training. The club utilizes the GFWC Leadership Toolkit for preparing their workshops. Information is
easily accessible to all users at any moment via the use of a dropbox. This approach to disseminating
information allows all members to gain knowledge in the area of leadership not just the club officers.
Members new to leadership roles within the club meet with their predecessors to get materials, ask
questions, and exchange ideas.
MARJORIE BRANCH AWARD
Large Club – No Award – No Entries Received
Small Club – No Award – No Entries Received
PHYLLIS V. ROBERTS AWARD
Large Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
This club partnered with a local General club to successfully co-host a Stop Hunger Now event. During the event
volunteers packaged 10,000 individual meals in less than 2 hours. The Club donated $500 to support the project and
provided volunteers for a restaurant fundraiser. Members also helped to promote the event in the community and had
volunteers on site to help pack meals. In addition, this club supports sister General clubs by attending their fundraising
events, which in 2015 included an afternoon of Bunco and a Holiday Homes Tour. Finally, in a true nod to
collaboration a member of this junior club serves alongside a general member to co-chair fundraising within their
district.
Small Club – GFWC Staunton-Augusta Junior Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
This club partnered with a general club to host their spring district meeting. They developed a planning committee,
had meetings and shared responsibilities for different aspects of their hostess duties. The clubs collaborated to provide
favors, door prizes and decorations; they also had members on-site for the meeting to serve as hostesses. Through a
50/50 and silent auction over $500 was raised at the meeting to support local charities.
SHELBY PAISLEY HAMLETT AWARD
Staunton-Augusta Junior Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
From November 30, 2015 – January 1, 2016, SAJWC participated in the 10th Annual Celebration of Lights.
The Celebration of Lights is a community event where businesses and organizations can promote their
business/charity through a holiday display. This event brings thousands of viewers throughout the season.
The club chose a theme of “Let our Love Keep You Warm.” The club placed the SAJWC sign in front of
their tree at the main entrance of the park and decorated it by hanging scarves, gloves and hats that were
purchased by club members. Members replenished the tree every day from November 30 th to January 1st.
These items were free to anyone in the community that needed them. The majority of the items were for
children. SAJWC was interviewed by a local news station about the project, which aired on the local news
along with an article being placed in their local newspaper.
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT AWARD
This club supports leadership on all levels of GFWC including State and International level, with the
Assistant to the Director of Junior Clubs and the Junior Fundraising Chair. They promote leadership within
their club through committee structure. Leadership Profiles are published each month in the club newsletter
which feature duties of the positions and information from who have previously held those positions.
This club had 7 members with 100% participation in club events. They have spent 700 hours and $1,827 supporting
the field of Leadership. They have members that serve on National, State and District levels of GFWC. They
encourage attendance at State Conference and Convention by paying for the rooms of those that want to attend.
SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT JUNIOR AWARD IN LEGISLATION
No Award – No Entries Received
THOMAS JEFFERSON HEALTH AWARD
This club supported multiple organizations such as Megan's Walk for Cystic Fibrosis, March of Dimes,
March for Babies, Steps Sisters, the Loudoun Free Clinic, and the Ally Advocacy Center. They also made
donations to Blue Ridge Speech & Hearing Center, Loudoun Hospital Financial Assistance/Charity Care,
the Smashing Walnuts Foundation, and The Ronald McDonald House. They supported American Heart
Month and they keep their members informed of health news through their newsletter. They are very
involved in health awareness and assistance in their community through money and personal time.
Small Club – Junior Women's Club of Hopewell – Southside District
This club donated 15 hours supporting the health of their community through the local City Point 5K Fun
Run for children, donations of silent auction items to benefit St. Francis Cancer Center, and personally
helped grant the wish of a child with stage 4 lymphoma cancer to go to Lego Land. Their efforts were an
inspiration to us all on both a community and personal level.

ANNUAL REPORT - GFWC Virginia

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