2011 - GFWC Virginia

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ANNUAL REPORT
2011
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS OF VIRGINIA
“Service, the Debt of Education”
A Compilation of Reports
Distributed at the 105th Annual Convention
April 19 – April 22, 2012
The Westin Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS OF VIRGINIA
ANNUAL REPORT 2011
GFWC VIRGINIA PRESIDENT
HOPE ROYER
"LET US TAKE TIME FOR ALL THINGS….”
...Collect For Clubwomen, Mary Stewart
Let us take time to celebrate the dedication and generosity of GFWC Virginia club women. 154 of the 190
GFWC Virginia clubs reported 467,601 volunteer hours on 11,293 programs/projects and contributions totaling
$2,831,674, to include monetary donations of $1,651,327 and in kind service contributions of $1,180,347.
"Take Time To Save A Child...", GFWC Virginia's 2010-2012 partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Virginia
(PCAV) provided clubs with opportunities for both "hands on" support and financial support of the State Project
within their own communities. Prevention literature was distributed in local doctors' offices, clinics and hospitals.
Financial support of Theater IV productions of "Hugs and Kisses" was provided to local school systems. Clubs
sponsored "Awareness Walks"; pajama parties; book, toy, clothing and gift drives for local shelters and pediatric
emergency rooms. Pinwheel Gardens were planted across the State in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Club women generously supported State Project Raffles.
The GFWC Virginia 2011 club year was highlighted by many special moments in time. Vice-President Babs
Condon joined members of the Executive and Junior Executive Boards at its Summer Meeting in August. District
First Vice-Presidents and Assistant Directors of Junior Clubs attended a Reporting Workshop the morning of the
Summer Meeting and joined the Boards and Babs for lunch and the afternoon session of the Meeting. Babs presented
a leadership program, the following day, at our 2011 GFWC Virginia LEADS, attended by 32 clubwomen. In early
October, for the 23rd consecutive year, club women provided volunteer services in support of the State Fair's Virginia
Educational Exposition. 132 volunteers from 30 clubs, in 6 Districts, were on hand to greet more than 5,000 students
from across the State. The GFWC James River Junior Woman's Club, Southside District, was chartered in November.
22 club women, and guests, from three Districts visited GFWC Headquarters in December for the annual Holiday
Reception. In February, 54 clubwomen traveled to Richmond for "A Day in the Capital." Following a morning
program on domestic violence awareness and prevention, the ladies toured the Executive Mansion and visited the
House of Delegates. Refreshments were served from 2-4 pm at our GFWC Virginia Headquarters Open House.
GFWC Virginia's 2010-2012 Jennie Award Winner, Past President Virginia Darnell, was one of two finalists
from our Southeastern Region for the GFWC Jennie Award for 2010-2012. GFWC Virginia was pleased to nominate
Past President Kathryn Sowers to serve Southeastern Region as 2012-2014 Treasurer. How very proud we are of these
two very special ladies!
The GFWC Virginia Executive Committee met in April, August, September, and February to review policies,
guidelines and bylaws. The GFWC Virginia Executive Board met as required to facilitate necessary business. The
Budget and Finance Committee and Endowment Fund Committee met prior to all meetings of the Executive Board
and maintained constant communication to assure fiscal well being. The continued diligence of other GFWC Virginia
Standing Committees, the Strategic Planning Committee in particular, has helped assure the future time of our
organization. The Strategic Planning Committee held week-end long meetings in June, September and January and
presented reports at meetings of the Executive and Junior Executive Boards. The Bylaws Committee met to review
proposed bylaw revisions and prepare amendments. The Chairman reported at the Midwinter Meeting of the
Executive and Junior Executive Boards. The Virginia Clubwoman Pilot Study was concluded in December. The
Committee Chairman presented a full report at the Midwinter Meeting of the Executive/Junior Executive Boards.
It was my privilege to represent GFWC Virginia at GFWC Executive Board Meetings Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
and at in Seattle, Washington. I attended the 2011 GFWC Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the 2011
Southeastern Region Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky, and will be attending the 2012 GFWC Convention in
Charlotte, North Carolina.
I extend heartfelt appreciation to each of you for the time you give so generously to your communities and for
the time you share so generously with the Federation. To have served as your President has been a very special time in
my life. A time for which I am most grateful.
GFWC VIRGINIA 3RD VICE PRESIDENT/
DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR CLUBS
LORI CHEVALIER
Together Everyone Achieves More
The Virginia Juniors teams certainly scored a lot of runs in 2011! Whether they were from base hits or
home runs, Juniors were and are impacting their communities. We did encounter some strike outs along the
way, but we’re drafting new members, readjusting our lineups, revamping our schedules, and keeping our
teams together!
Our eight Junior teams scored a whopping 1,275 runs (projects). To do this, they put in 44,656 hours of
training as well as game time. The players raised and/or donated $316,695.88 in actual dollars and
$199,016.57 in in-kind donations. That’s an impressive total of $515,712.45!
Way to go team!
The Junior players supported a wide variety of projects in 2011. Players held fundraisers from catalog sales
to bake sales and yard sales, Breakfasts with Santa and the Easter Bunny, Dinner Theaters, TV Auction,
March of Ales, Heart of Virginia Festival, “Thanks For Giving” Bingo & Bazaar, sold cookbooks, wooden
sculptures, and ornaments. Through these fundraisers and additional service projects, teams were able to
support organizations like American Red Cross, Bright Beginnings, HOBY, Girls on the Run, Girls Rock!,
Operation Christmas Child, Operation Smile, Operation Teddy Bear, Ronald McDonald House, Relay for
Life, Special Olympics, UNICEF, and locally with scholarships, fire departments, schools, After Proms,
domestic violence shelters, senior centers, food banks, homeless shelters, and our local military heroes.
Virginia’s Junior players supported the GFWC Signature Project – Domestic Violence Awareness and the
GFWC Virginia State Project – Take Time to Save a Child by volunteering 511.50 hours on 31 projects and
donated $8,750 (monetary and in-kind). The figures for just the state project are: 11 projects, 225 hours and
$2,797 in monetary and in-kind donations. Many pinwheel gardens were ‘planted’ across the state!
Players also supported the GFWC Junior Special Project – Advocates for Children by volunteering 1,448
hours on 61 projects with $39,992 in monetary and in-kind donations. Support continues for our GFWC
Virginia Junior Project – Camp Easter Seals UCP. The players donated $1,523 in monetary support with 20
hours on 11 projects.
Our team still realizes that they need to train their coaches and take care of their players. 166
projects/programs were completed in Leadership taking 8,938 hours and $15,137.37 spent in monetary and
in-kind funds. Membership had 187 projects taking 3,442 hours with $10,669.88 spent in monetary and inkind funds.
It has been my honor to serve as the head coach of the GFWC Virginia Juniors team and represent us at
district, state, region and national meetings. I enjoyed visiting with the Blue Ridge, Northern, Shenandoah,
Southside and Tidewater teams, getting to meet the players in their hometowns and hearing what wonderful
things you are doing to better your communities.
Thank you for being an important part of this wonderful team/organization and sharing your experiences in
Federation with others and increasing our team. As it states at the top of this page, when we work together
as a team, we achieve much more than we can as individuals!
GFWC VIRGINIA
1ST VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT –TERESA CRAIG
ASSISTANT JUNIOR DIRECTOR- JEANNE HAMBY
As we come into the “4th turn” we hope you have enjoyed our “teams” puns and play on words involving racing . . .
since NASCAR is the leadership theme for this administration. “Pace Yourself” being the motto. Recognizing the importance of
leaders in our Federation and being the focus for the 2010-2012 Administration “Developing Tomorrows Leaders Today” has
been an on-going project. Focusing on members’ leadership abilities and qualities enables our membership to take the pole
position and actively serve in various leadership positions. With all the leadership opportunities each member is sure to take the
checkered flag as she chooses positions that best compliment the many demands & time constraints facing our membership as we
move from administration to administration.
As we catch the draft and maneuver through the experience of this past year, this Annual Report will reflect the duties
and responsibilities of our elected office and the Leadership Program. 2011 started off with Mid-winters Board meeting and
participating in the reporting process with state chairman. Judging all those wonderful Leadership Reports and Convention
planning and reporting took focus to round out the first half of the year. Summer brought time to update the Leadership portion of
the handbook and website. The Leadership web page was maintained for district First Vice Presidents to converse with each other
and another web page for “Leadership Lucy” was for all GFWC Virginia members to ask questions about leadership and to
provide leadership tips. Summer Board/Virginia LEADS was planned, held and attended. As Chairman for GFWC Virginia
LEADS, Jeanne planned, organized and executed a wonderful program for 38 club ladies across the state in August of 2011. We
attended all meetings for Executive Boards, Executive Committees, Budget & Finance and Endowment Committees and have
written reports for Executive meetings. Four articles were submitted for The Virginia Clubwoman; maintained both leadership
web pages; gave club/district leadership workshops; installed new club officers; attended Southeastern Region Meeting; GFWC
Convention; LEADS, HOBY and the Jennie Award were well publicized. As we put the pedal to the metal and race off for the
next administration, WE THANK YOU and it has been an honor for this opportunity to have served you.
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GFWC 2ND VICE PRESIDENTWANDA BURLEY
GFWC Virginia members are our “Timeless Treasures”. Clubs have been participating in the GFWC Seasonal Recruitment
Campaign and the GFWC Virginia Recruitment Program. In 2011, GFWC Virginia was comprised of 189 clubs (147 General, 39
Junior, and 3 Juniorette) with a total membership of 5,599. As of February 1, 2012, forty-two clubs reported a net gain in
membership in 2011. In 2011, 110 GFWC Virginia clubs reported 3,387 members spent 34,669 volunteer hours and $68,063.20
on 853 membership projects. GFWC Virginia clubs implemented many projects as they recruited new members and strived to
retain their current members. Members were provided information about the Federation and the benefits of belonging,
participated in recruitment events and recognized the volunteer service of their fellow members. GFWC Virginia was pleased to
welcome the GFWC James River Junior Woman’s Club as our newest club to join the Federation in 2011.
This officer and your GFWC Virginia Junior Membership Chairman, Trish Edwards, conducted a Membership Forum at the
GFWC Virginia Convention in April. Top recruiters in the districts were recognized at Convention and anniversary certificates
were presented to clubs. This officer reviewed and updated the Membership Section of the supplement of the 2010-2012 GFWC
Virginia Yearbook as well as the membership pages on the GFWC Virginia website and she has submitted articles for each issue
of The Virginia Clubwoman. During the past year, this officer attended GFWC Virginia Executive Board Meetings as well as
meetings of the GFWC Virginia Budget and Finance Committee, Endowment Fund Committee, and Strategic Planning
Committee. She also attended the Southeastern Region Meeting in Kentucky.
As many of our clubs have demonstrated in 2011, it is definitely possible to see our clubs grow. Clubs sometimes see membership
retention and recruitment as a challenge in their communities, but they continue to develop creative ways to reach out to current
and potential members. It is important for each of us to share our Federation experiences with others and inspire our members to
become excited about our Federation and the volunteer service of the members in our clubs. Take time to recognize the efforts of
your members and celebrate your successes!
It has been a privilege to serve as GFWC Virginia 2 nd Vice-President. Thank you to the District 2nd Vice-Presidents and Junior
Membership Chairmen for your efforts in retaining and recruiting members. It has been an honor to work with so many wonderful
volunteers! The friendships that are made in our Federation are priceless and our members are truly “Timeless Treasures”.
GFWC VIRGINIA SECRETARY
FRAN EDWARDS
SALLY ANNE LAIR, JUNIOR SECRETARY
It is hard to imagine that two years have passed since we were installed as GFWC Virginia Secretary and
Junior Secretary. It has been a fast and fun filled two years. Fran has taken and filed minutes for
Conference and Convention as well as all Executive Board Meetings. In addition, minutes have been kept
for both Budget & Finance Committee and Endowment Committee meetings. A log of motions made
throughout the administration has been compiled and incorporated with motions from previous
administrations.
Minutes of Junior Executive Board Meetings as well as Junior Business Meetings have been recorded and
filed by Sally.
We have included articles in each issue of The Virginia Clubwoman, featuring tips on keeping records and
suggestions for making note taking easier to accomplish. Correspondence with district and club
counterparts has been an integral part of our responsibilities.
We are honored that we were afforded the opportunity to serve GFWC Virginia and look forward to
continuing service to the organization in whatever roles may be offered. The friendships made and the
leadership skills learned are two of the greatest attributes we take from this position. Thank you for
allowing us this experience.
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GFWC VIRGINIA TREASURER
MARTHA MATTHEWS
SALLY ANNE LAIR, JUNIOR TREASURER
As we complete our second year of this administration, we are more committed than ever to do the best jobs
we can as we serve in the capacity of treasurer and junior treasurer. We have enjoyed our time in our
respective positions and thank you for giving us the opportunity.
Rest assured that the duties that accompany our positions have been carried out in a timely manner.
Monthly bills, along with other expenses, all accompanied by vouchers reviewed and signed by the State
President, the Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee and your State Treasurer (and junior
counterparts when appropriate), have been paid. Bank statements have been reconciled monthly and copies
of such, along with all paid vouchers, have been sent to headquarters to be filed for the annual review. All
dues have been submitted to GFWC and reimbursement has been made to the juniors for their portion of
state dues received.
We have written and submitted articles for publication in each issue of the Virginia Clubwoman. Meetings
of the GFWC Virginia Endowment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Executive
Committee/Junior Executive Committee, and the Executive Board/Junior Executive Board have been
attended with financial reports being made at each as well as to the general body in attendance at the last
convention.
Every effort is being made to assure that the funds of GFWC Virginia are being well protected, in interestbearing accounts whenever possible, and that expenses are necessary and kept to a minimum.
We appreciate your support and the confidence you have shown in us and once again, thank you for
allowing us to serve.
ALICE KYLE DISTRICT
Deborah McClintock, President
427 Members 23,302 Volunteer Hours
Arlene Vinion-Dubiel, Junior Director 730 Projects $83,622 Donated & $ 50,355In-Kind
With 430 members, and 15 clubs reporting, Alice Kyle District clubs supported their communities, members, and Federation with creative
programs and projects. In the area of GFWC Signature Project: Domestic Violence Awareness Lynchburg Suburban WC and the
WC of Cumberland educated members on Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention through newsletter articles, club talks, and literature
distribution. The Lynchburg JWC sponsored a table and gave raffle items for a YMCA fundraiser. In GFWC Junior Special Project:
Advocates for Children the Crewe JWC joined with their local Christmas Mother to provide Christmas for needy families. The
Lynchburg JWC sponsored “The Resolution Run” in February and gave thousands of dollars in new uniforms for city public school
children. In Arts the WC of Buckingham held an Art contest, met at the local art center, decorated it for Christmas, and helped with
landscaping and outdoor maintenance. Arts Contests are also held by the WCs of Appomattox, Cumberland, Farmville, and Farmville
Juniors. WCs of Buckingham, Farmville, and Cumberland held a literary contest. Farmville and Cumberland WCs both made
Valentines—Cumberland’s for local teachers and Farmville’s for a local nursing home. The WC of Farmville also decorated pumpkins for
a local nursing home at Halloween. Several clubs supported local museums with donations and volunteering. In the area of
Conservation, several clubs had programs on Conservation. In addition the WC of Buckingham supported the anti-litter task force,
distributed seedlings, and held a plant sale. A member of the Farmville WC wrote gardening articles for the local paper and the WC of
Cumberland had a monthly Conservation column in their newsletter. Several dedicated individual members maintained state and local
trails, adopted a highway and a stream, served on the local recycling task force, or rescued animals in partnership with the Humane Society.
The Lynchburg Suburban WC participated in “Lynchburg Grows,” a program teaching gardening skills. Several members created
wildlife sanctuaries at home. The Virgilina WC created a 4-container garden in their hometown and maintained it for the community. In
Education, Crewe, Amherst, Lynchburg, and South Boston/Halifax JWCs and the WCs of Buckingham, Appomattox,
Cumberland, and Lynchburg Suburban provided scholarships to help local high school seniors attend college. The WC of Buckingham
supports the Friends of the Library and judges 4-H projects at the county school. The WC of Farmville made a large donation to their local
public library and, along with other Alice Kyle District clubs, supported Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation with a Back–to-School
shower. The WC of Cumberland supported the fundraising efforts of their county school foundation, provided books for local children,
volunteered at the library, and served on its Board of Trustees. Lynchburg Suburban WC donated books to a local cancer center and
equipment to the reading section of their local Youth Center. They also sponsored Bud the Dog in the “Read to the Dog” Program. In
Home Life, the WC of Farmville participated in the event spearheaded by the Rotary Club, the Celebrity Chef Cook-off, making
ratatouille. The South Boston/Halifax JWC sponsored a 5K race to raise money for a local girl battling leukodystrophy. The Tuesday
WC made lap robes for a nursing home. Crewe JWC’s largest project, the Christmas Mother program, provided food and gifts to 36 needy
families. The Amherst JWC had a “Christmas in April,” providing gifts for 16 seniors residing at the Johnson’s Senior Center. The WC
of Appomattox held a program at Curves on women’s fitness. Clubs in the Alice Kyle District supported diverse charity organizations like
Relay for Life, Girls on the Run, the Salvation Army, Southside Pregnancy Center, Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society, Box Tops
for Education, Operation Christmas Child, Canine Companions, Meals on Wheels, Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s, Camp Easter Seal,
WHALE (We Have a Little Emergency), the Southside Center for Violence Prevention, Mental Health America, and Read Across
America. In International Outreach donations were made to WILD (Women in Livestock Development, a division of the Heifer Project),
the Heifer Project, Operation Smile (including the making of Smiley Bags), CARE, UNICEF, and Nothing but Nets. In Public Issues,
Alice Kyle District clubs supported Public Issues by being election judges (WC Buckingham), supporting an After-Prom party, donating to
such causes as the D-Day Memorial, Fisher House, Disabled Paralyzed Vets, Veterans of Foreign Wars, books to the local jail and juvenile
detention center (WC Farmville), attending Board of Supervisors meetings, presenting local political candidates to members (WC
Buckingham), and holding a Veteran’s Brunch (WC Cumberland). They had speakers from local hospitals, a program on Women of the
Confederacy (WC Appomattox) and a tour of the White House of the Confederacy, a program on Veteran’s Benefits (Lynchburg
Suburban WC) at which they honored a veteran. Lynchburg Suburban WC partnered with the local DAR to aid veterans at the VA
hospital in Salem, VA. The Virgilina WC cleaned up a local cemetery. In Communication and Identity the South Boston/Halifax
JWC, Farmville JWC, and the WC of Cumberland used Facebook and websites for communication. The WC of Farmville held a long
interview with the local paper which made the front page. Many clubs published pictures of club activities in the paper and had their own
club newsletter. The WC of Cumberland purchased a GFWC road sign for their local community. In Fundraising, the WC of
Buckingham held its annual “Curious Corner Store,” Farmville WC held its annual Game Day, sold Uncle Al’s Pecans and Grounds for
Change coffee, and held a bake sale. Lynchburg JWC sponsored a child-friendly haunted house during Halloween while the South
Boston/Halifax JWC held a Halloween Carnival. The Farmville JWC held a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser, with over 150 attendees.
Tuesday WC held its annual Pancake Supper, while the Brookneal WC partnered with the local Lions Club to hold a Womanless Beauty
Pageant as a fundraiser. The WC of Appomattox participated in their local Farmer’s Market, selling baked goods once a month, and
helped the Appomattox JWC with the Appomattox Railroad Festival. In Leadership Alice Kyle District Club leaders held Board
meetings, attended district and state meetings, and held offices and chairmanships on a district and state level. They donated to HOBY and
were officers in other organizations. In Legislation/Public Policy, Lynchburg Suburban WC actively monitored GFWC News, keeping
in contact with representatives in the legislature at all levels, and informing members on local, state, and national issues. In Membership,
The Farmville JWC held a new-member appreciation dinner, a summer Bowl-A-Thon, and a potluck social. Lynchburg JWC provides a
babysitter during all club meetings. They provided meals for members who are ill and ordered new shirts with the club logo on them. Teas
for members and prospective members were held by the WCs of Buckingham and Farmville. Christmas and Spring luncheons were also
featured (WCs of Buckingham, Farmville, Cumberland, Appomattox, and Tuesday WC). The WC of Farmville uses a telephone
committee to alert members of club events and holds memorial services for members who have died. The WC of Cumberland uses
Orientation and Mentoring of new members. Most clubs reported a Hospitality or Social Committee to provide refreshments during
meeting social times. In the area of Women’s History and Resource Center, Crewe JWC and South Boston/Halifax JWC both
created scrapbooks of club activities.
Blue Ridge District
Camilla Cabiness, President
Tammy Epes, Junior Director
777 Projects
$145,903 Donated & $49,670 In-Kind
The members of the GFWC-VA Blue Ridge District worked conscientiously during the year to promote the
Federation and its projects and programs throughout their communities. The officers and members of the
fourteen clubs in Blue Ridge set goals for themselves and succeeded in reaching them.
Home Life was the major focus for the district, followed by Health, Education, Leadership, Conservation,
and Membership. Our International Outreach involvement showed a 20% increase over last year. The
District focus was “Sweat Suits for Victims”. This fund provides sweat suits and underwear to victims of
domestic violence or rape at local hospitals.
Each club in Blue Ridge has a unique approach in all the things they do. The talents, interests, physical
abilities, and age of each club’s members are considered in all the events and projects the clubs accomplish.
The GFWC Roanoke County Woman’s Club supplied 84 personal care kits for use by victims of rape
and abuse. They also help sponsor a Veteran’s Day program in a local elementary school. The GFWC
Blacksburg Junior Woman’s Club participated in the Montgomery County Relay for Life with a theme of
“Games of Life” They had a game “Double Dare” and a bake sale. The club raised $4, 400 for the American
Cancer Society. The GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club entered the community tree contest and came in
second in the contest. The tree was decorated with blue and silver pinwheels and white lights. They added a
description of the state project and information about their club. The GFWC Roanoke Valley Junior
Woman’s Club continued the annual tradition of serving a Thanksgiving Dinner for the children and
families of Roanoke’s Community Outreach Program. This year 140 guests were served. GFWC Botetourt
Town and Country Woman’s Club centered its efforts on the newly built Eagle Rock Library through
monetary and book donations to fill the shelves. GFWC Floyd County Woman’s Club hosts a wonderful
Arts and Crafts Festival in October. The club also organized a USO Canteen to serve the visitors to the
Floyd Veterans Day parade. GFWC Women’s Club of Roanoke gave a party for 50 patients at the local
VA Hospital. Members prepared refreshments and gave each veteran a gift of cologne and after shave from
the local Elizabeth Arden warehouse. GFWC Blacksburg Woman’s Club developed a proclamation
recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation was displayed in the local library,
in Kroger stores, and other local businesses. They also planted a pinwheel garden in April. The ladies of the
GFWC Bent Mountain Woman’s Club held a dedication ceremony for Andrew Lewis, Jr., a
Revolutionary patriot who lived on Bent Mountain. Members of the Lewis family attended and the
ceremony was well attended by the community. GFWC Woman’s Club of Vinton’s strong commitment
to youth is shown with a scholarship to HOBY and a $1,000 scholarship to the local high school for a senior
girl. The club also joined the Chamber of Commerce. GFWC Smith Mountain Lake Woman’s Club
supports Unbridled Saddle, a therapeutic horse school for children. They also collected 40 phones and
chargers for the two domestic violence centers in their communities. The 36th annual Halloween party
hosted by the GFWC Totera Woman’s Club is the highlight of many physically and mentally challenged
citizens. This year, 300 guests enjoyed an evening of music, food, and beverages. The club began planning
in July for the party in October.
Clubs cooked for Ronald McDonald House guests. They walked and ran to support the Susan G. Komen
cancer research fund, and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. They planted gardens, supported rescue, fire, and
police departments. Veterans and military families had the support of the Blue Ridge District. Eagle Scouts
and HOBY delegates had the backing of the clubs in Blue Ridge. Those in nursing homes and shelters felt
the love and tender touch of the Blue Ridge clubwomen. Refugee centers were supported and victims of
natural disasters were given comfort.
The ladies of the Blue Ridge may be small in number but they work hard! The challenge in the theme of the
administration “Working Together….What Can We Build?” has been met again this year. We have
worked together and built stronger relationships with each other and better communities for those around us.
Bravo, Blue Ridge for a job well done!
LEE DISTRICT
Deloris Apsley, President
Stacey Garnett, Junior Director
1,142 Members 80,062 Volunteer Hours
1,641 Projects $274,029 Donated & $247,612 In-kind
GFWC Virginia Lee District is located in Central part of Virginia and is comprised of clubs in
the Richmond Metropolitan area and Eastern area counties. During 2011 Lee District had twenty-six
General clubs with a membership of 929; sixteen Junior Clubs with a membership of 213. A Pre-Annual
Meeting/ Reporting Workshop was held in January for all District Reporting Chairman. The Annual
Meeting included award presentations for the GFWC Community Service Programs. The District held a
Leadership Dinner for Junior and General Officers and Chairmen. Lee District chose five attendees for the
GFWC Virginia LEADS. The District Fall Meeting was a joint session with the Junior and Generals
meeting together in a Fire House to emphasize the Lee District Junior Theme “Lee District Juniors Set the
World on Fire. The “Unity” Project, The Autism Society of Central Virginia, brings Juniors and Generals
together to work on one project and has been supported financially and by volunteering. A Holiday Social
was held at the home of the President for Juniors and Generals. GFWC Signature Project – Domestic
Violence Program: Junior and General clubs supported this program by donating money, providing
information to the public through their newsletters, wearing purple ribbons and hosting speakers. Clubs
donated items to local shelters. The GFWC Sock Project was also supported. The GFWC Virginia State
Project – Take Time To Save A Child: was supported by Junior and General Clubs by providing
information to club members and the community through club newsletters, having speakers at their
meetings, observing national Child Abuse Prevention month in April, planting Pinwheel Gardens and wore
blue ribbons and sponsored a play, “Hugs and Kisses” (that explains good and bad touching) was presented
for children. The GFWC Junior Special Project – Advocates for Children: YMCA Bright Beginnings
was supported by both General and Junior clubs in this Program Area. Arts: Clubs have docents at the
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts who conduct tours; Crafts contests for students were sponsored. Clubs
participated in the American Mural Project. Conservation: All of the clubs that reported in this area had at
least one recycling project. Bedding donations, made from shredded newspaper, were made to the local
chapters of the Humane Society. Education: Clubs supported their local libraries’ by holding book sales,
library drives. Members volunteered at the State Fair of Virginia education tours. Home Life: Clubs have
made contributions of food and pet food, volunteered at the Central Virginia Food Banks. Clubs also
volunteered with Meals Wheels and provided Christmas gifts, and contributions were made to Canine
Companions. Health: Clubs concentrated on exercise programs, sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive,
supported Faces of Hope to help fight childhood obesity and supported the District Unity Project; Camp
Easter Seals was also supported. International Outreach: Clubs supported Samaritans Purse; collected
money to help people in Japan after the Tsunami; collected eye glasses to send to other countries and bought
mosquito netting to protect 360 people in other countries. Operation Smile was supported by collecting
items for the simile bags, making bears and donating money; Heifer received one goat and several flocks of
chickens from one club; UNICEF received a $100 donation; CARE was given money by two clubs. Public
Issues: One club adopted a soldier through Soldiers Angel; donations were made to the VA hospital and
Fisher House, a house in which families of soldiers being treated in the VA Hospital may stay.
Communication and Identity: Clubs joined Facebook to promote club awareness; three clubs advertised
on a community calendar and eight clubs maintain a website. Fundraising: Selling was the main
Fundraiser for clubs. Leadership: One club planned a meeting creating committees, sent in names of
members to attend GFWC Virginia LEADS and clubs used Robert’s Rules (revised) to prepare their
agendas; Legislation and Public Policy: Cubs visited the General Assembly, delivered letters to their
Delegate and Senator, and reminded their members to vote on Election Day. Membership: Clubs held new
member orientations, gave members Monopoly money when they brought a guest to meetings and the
member who had the most money at the end of the club year, had her dues paid for 2012-13. Women’s
History and Resource Center: Five Clubs reported contributing money and In Kind in this area.
NORTHERN DISTRICT
Barb Kiker, President
1,050 Members
1,239 Projects
83,250 Volunteer Hours $362,405 Donations $393,673 In-Kind
The Northern District encouraged Inter-Club Friendships and Federation Sisterhood by creating our ND Bus Trips. We brought
30 members to the GFWC Headquarters Christmas Reception, 32 members and guests to Cape May for 3 days (where we
presented the New Jersey Federation a $300 donation to their state project), and 42 members and guests to New York City to see
the Christmas Spectacular and shop for 2 days. We have re-instituted the President Council Meetings, and had a lively Reporting
Workshop. This administration also worked hard at updating our District Meetings with power point presentations.
GFWC Signature Project – Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention: The Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg, the
Mary Ball Woman’s Club, and the Spotsylvania Woman’s Club teamed up to sponsor a “Child Abuse Awareness and
Prevention Symposium” spotlighting Safe Harbor, a local child advocacy center in the Fredericksburg area. The Woman’s Club
of Springfield held a Spring Faire to raise money and awareness for Bethany House. The GFWC Woman’s Club of Manassas
created a “Prevent Child Abuse Pin Wheel Garden” at a local park. The Woman’s Club of Fairfax collected and donated 75
pairs of socks for the “Step Away from Abuse” project to Artemis House. The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun adopted a
family from the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter.
Arts - Collaboration: The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosted their Annual Essay and Poetry Contest at Randolph Elementary
school. The Clifton Community Woman’s Club has a special choral group called the “Bluebells” which performs at charitable
functions. The Herndon Woman’s Club teamed up with the Herndon Fortnightly Woman’s Club to sponsor a tea to honor a
local resident who served on the Virginia Council of the Arts.
Conservation – Collaboration: The GFWC Dominion Woman’s Club provided support for the Friends of Homeless Animals.
$1500 was given to help buy a new van to transport the animals to the vet and adoption events. The Bel Air Woman’s Club
participated in the Family Fun Day Parade where they distributed “neckerchiefs” as natural air conditioners. The Woman’s Club
of McLean participated in monthly recycling. The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun supported the “Keep Leesburg Beautiful
Storm Drain Marking Program” to keep the streams and Potomac River clean. The GFWC Dominion Sisterhood Juniorettes
planned, planted, and maintained a garden at the Memorial Garden of the Friends of Homeless Animals.
Education – Collaboration: The Woman’s Club of Arlington sponsored a four year scholarship of $10,000 awarded to a
student from Wakefield High School. The Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club participated in the Chantilly Regional
Library’s Biannual Book Sale. Throughout the year they categorize, price, box, and store books in preparation for the sale. The
Woman’s Club of King George distributed baskets of apples and pastries to all county schools in honor of Teacher Appreciation
Day.
Home Life – Collaboration: The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun held their Annual Prom Wishes. Prom dresses, shoes,
purses, jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics were collected from the community and made available to high school girls in the
community free of charge. The GFWC Dominion Sisterhood Juniorette Club hosted “Shop for a Soldier” at Giant Food
Market. 200 Valentine cards were sent with the collected items. The New Dominion Woman’s Club supported the local Meals
on Wheels delivering meals to shut-ins. The Woman’s Club of Loudoun collected greeting cards for St Judes Ranch. The
Woman’s Club of Mclean donated throughout the year food, clothing, furniture, and money to SHARE, a non-profit
organization that meets the emergency needs of families in the McLean area. The Woman’s Club of Woodbridge made 12 nosew fleece blankets for the ACTS Homeless Shelter. The Woman’s Club of Springfield collected newborn baby items for their
Layette Project for needy new parents. Health – Collaboration: The Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club supported the
mission of Y-Me by donating funds and staffing informational displays at health fairs. Health - Partnership: The GFWC
Dominion Woman’s Club supported Canines Companions for Independence with a $400 donation.
International out Reach – Collaboration: The GFWC Woman’s Club of Manassas raised money through their annual yard
sale to support of Haiti, and Smile Train. The Woman’s Club of Arlington supported Operation Smile by stuffing “Smile Bags”
with grooming items, toys, and coloring books as cheerful gifts for the surgical patients. Public Issues – Collaboration: The
Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun participated in the Over Seas Coupon Program by donating $39,613 in coupons to four
overseas military bases.
Fundraising: The Woman’s Club of Springfield owns and operates the Pink Elephant Thrift Shop. The Woman’s Club of
McLean and the Clifton Community Woman’s Clubs both operate their own homes tours. The Herndon Woman’s Club and
the Western Fairfax Woman’s Club are two of the many clubs who successfully sell White House Christmas ornaments. The
Woman’s Club of Woodbridge and the Bel Air Woman’s Club are two of several clubs who host very successful fashion
shows. The Woman’s Club of Loudoun published a very successful cookbook. The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun sold
230 Thanksgiving Pies
Membership: The GFWC Dominion Sisterhood Juniorette Club held several membership socials: A Pajama Party Movie
Day, a Fun in the Sun Pool Party, and a Picnic. A “Celebrating our Charter” celebration was held with cake and refreshments. The
Woman’s Club of Woodbridge initiated a “First New Friend” program to give support and friendship to new members. The
Clifton Community Woman’s Club established a “Helping Hands” Committee, who assist members in need with cards and
dinners.
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT
Judy Gough, President
462 Members
549 Projects
29,939 Volunteer Hours
$191,680 Donated & In-Kind
The members of Shenandoah District did incredible community acts of service, donated huge amounts of money to schools, other non
profits and agencies, sacrificed time with their families, volunteered untold number of hours within the area they lived, and generally
provided for the well being and care of others in their area.
Arts in Community and Creative Arts; Clubs held Art/Craft shows for their members and for Student Art. Four Clubs sponsored club
and student writing contests through the GFWC Programs The Waynesboro WC hosted the Annual Fall Foliage Art Show for two
days Club members decorated community Christmas trees and provided craft events for members and guests. $2703 was given to help
with various art projects throughout the district.
Conservation: All Clubs are involved with recycling, beautifying communities, and adopting “Highway/Road Sites.” One member of
Covington Juniors donates her time picking up litter along the trails at Douthat State Park. Buena Vista WC maintained the entrance
to the local park. GFWC Staunton Augusta Juniors pick up trash quarterly along a two mile section of road. A number of clubs have
conservation/go green tips published in their newsletters. Our district cons. Chair sent monthly tips and reminders out to each club.
Education: A total of eighteen scholarships were given. $25691 was given to educational projects/scholarships throughout the area.
District Club Members volunteer in the library, honor their teachers with refreshments during Teachers Appreciation Week, and
members collect Campbell soup labels and box tops for their school. Books are given to schools, libraries in Emergency Room and
Radiology Departments at local hospitals. Club members serve as book buddies and clerical aides to various teachers during the year.
Several clubs donated monies and backpacks and supplies to help with students who could not afford to have those supplies at the
beginning of the school years.
Home Life, Helping Hands in the Community: The GFWC Staunton-Augusta Juniors volunteered at the Valley Mission Shelter
cooking meals and donating clothing. The WC of Madison County provided assistance to three area food banks, providing $1500 in
monetary assistance. Many clubs gave $56,002 in donations and food to their local food banks, Free Clinics, Operation Santa Claus
Programs, gave needy family Christmas presents, presents to nursing homes, hospitals, pregnancy help centers and many more
organizations. GFWC WC of Greene is in a partnership with Social Services in operating a Food Bank. Waynesboro Woman’s Club
continues to operate the Clothes Closet for local area needy residents.
Home Life – Focus on Health: Programs were held on various women’s health issues including self-breast examination, cancer,
women’s heart issues, home safety, way to stay healthy, staying active, improved long term health care. Two Clubs decided not to
exchange Christmas presents but to give money to Marianne’s Room at a local hospital for people undergoing Chemo and to a family
whose mother was in the final stages of cancer. Haviland WC donated 100 fleece throws to give to Meals on Wheels recipients at
Christmas. Club members donated numerous items to local nursing homes including books, magazine subscriptions, flowers, potted
plants, seasonal items to decorate with as well as personal items for the residents.
International Affairs – Reaching Out: Wayland Woman’s Club completed 50 bags for Operation Smile. The Lexington Woman’s
Club hosted their 19h International Dinner. Several clubs donated money to Operation Smiles, gowns, and blankets.
Public Issues: Donations to CASA and other organizations at Christmas were made by several clubs. Volunteering and donating to the
local food banks were done by several clubs. Several clubs had speakers from the local rescue squad who represented the volunteer and
the paid staff informing the members of the new policies governing each other. Another speaker from 911 on the new emergency
system was had by a club. One club continued its project of collecting for UNICEF at Halloween in their community.
Public Relations: Club members are wearing their pins when out in public on volunteer events, doing fundraising, and many are using
plaques with the club’s name when suitable. Many of our Clubs have been able to get publicity in their local papers on projects and
events held. Clubs reported that all are doing newsletters – most are on line as well as having yearbooks printed and available especially
to new members
Domestic Violence: Clubs have had several programs on domestic violence and donations have been made to shelters especially for
the children housed there. $8419 was given to help promote domestic violence awareness in our community – mostly through donations
to shelters and planting pin wheel gardens.
Fundraising: Arts and Craft Items were auctioned at a Christmas Dinner, serving pancakes at Breakfast at Applebee’s Restaurant,
serving Barbeque Chicken, Bridge-A-Rama, having plant sales, yard sales, jewelry sales, bake sales at Festivals, Box Lunches sold to
office staff and at employment businesses, English Tea Party, Fashion Shows, Harvest Dances, participated in Belk’s Charity Sale, sold
Christmas Ornaments, Christmas Homes’ Tours, Bingo Parties, Home Interior Candles Sale. Clubs worked with other nonprofits to
help with festivals, fairs and special events. District Fundraising for district project netted over $750 for a Campership for Easter Seal
West.
Membership: Special recognitions of birthdays, progressive dinners, catered events, picnics, membership teas were all held with a
focus of getting new members. Special events were held at club meetings to retain members: socials with husbands and families, fun
projects at club meetings, club field trips.
Leadership: Orientation Sessions for new members, encouraging members to attend District and State Meetings. Clubs asked leaders
at District and State to do programs. Yearbooks are given to Club members Programs and skits are being developed to help members to
be aware of why they are federated and explaining what the Federation does for us. 2 members were at the 2011 LEADS conference
from the District Clubs are doing Newsletters to keep all members updated – sharing of GFWC Virginia. Clubwoman Magazine and
District Newsletter, which has helped. Updating positions and descriptions for Clubs has been a benefit. A number of Clubs have
leaders in District and State Positions serving this Administration.
Legislation: Waynesboro WC spearheaded an effort to get state legislation passed to have insurance companies help pay for more
extensive breast examinations after one of their member’s daughter had been diagnosed with breast cancer based on an MRI. The efforts
of this member and her club resulted in mass letter writing and contact with local representatives and the legislation passed both bodies
of the General Assembly and has been signed by the Governor.
SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT
Del Williams, President
Angela Paez, Junior Director
643 Members
2,347 Projects
$173,831 Donated & $109,916 In-Kind
Arts: Sedley club held a Christmas decoration contest. They also participated in the Christmas parade
decorating their float to commemorate their 75 th year of service to the community. Smithfield helped
Jersey Park Homework Station decorate Easter eggs and donated supplies for the Jersey Park art activities;
supported the local little theatre. Smithfield, Tarrara and Swift Creek contributed watches for the American Mural Project.
Windsor made outfits for dolls for the Salvation Army for distribution at Christmas. Swift Creek has members serve on the
Board of Directors of Swift Creek Mill.
Conservation: Smithfield continues with the oyster gardening project. Windsor had a Master Gardner speak on “Beneficial
Bugs”. Prince George had a Park Ranger speak on issues of preservation and conservation in varied and multiple locations
within the park boundaries. To celebrate American Recycles Day, Prince George decorated a tree in the lobby of the County
Administration Building using ornaments made from recyclable items. Swift Creek collects bottle caps in conjunction with the
middle school to go to the Aveda Program. Wakefield had a program on Water Conservation pointing out the need for conserving
our water supply. Junto collected soda can tops for the Polycystic Kidney Dialysis. Franklin Juniors collected tennis shoes to
donate to the Nike Reuse A Shoe program.
Education: Sedley Read Across America, members went to a preschool to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Several clubs provide
scholarships for local high school graduating seniors. Several clubs collects Campbell soup labels and box-tops for schools.
Windsor collected school supplies to donate to the five the teachers of the club. Drewryville and Wakefield also collected items
for a local elementary school. Drewryville members volunteer at local school serving as tutors and assisting Special Ed teachers.
Prince George participated in the school book fair; raised funds from selling hot dogs to purchase new computers for the
Children’s Computer Lab in the Prince George Library. Franklin Juniors hosted an educational program featuring Gulliver’s
Travels.
Home Life: Several clubs supported Canine Companions, Habitat for Humanity’s, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Make
monthly visits to the Magnolia Manor Alzheimer’s Unit. Windsor made lap robes for a Health Care center. James River
Juniors sponsored 7 families at Christmas, and 6 families at Thanksgiving, as well as, the Hopewell Juniors adopted 4 families
at Thanksgiving and at Christmas time. Sedley had a representative from National Alliance on Mental Illness; also had their 2 nd
annual Bra-ha-ha with embellished bras. Windsor participated in the “Stepping Up” contest in support of Breast Cancer Support
Group at Sentara Orica Hospital, decorating a pair of ladies shoes.
International Outreach: Sedley and Swift Creek donated to the Disaster Relief Effort after the tsunami in Japan. Smithfield
donated to the “Pennies for Peace” Foundation to help with the building of schools for young girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Windsor and Prince George purchased a solar cooker for women in Darfur, Africa. Several also collected items for Op Smile.
Tarrara collected cancelled stamps for UMCOR to use to raise funds for needed relief services. James River Juniors
participated in the Operation Christmas Child as well as Hopewell Juniors.
Public Issues: Sedley held a Halloween party for the families of local fire department, located and placed American flags on
armed services graves at a local cemetery. They prepared a map so others can local these graves in the future. They held a
ceremony on July 4th Annual Veterans Program lighting candles honoring all who had lost their lives serving their country.
Valentine Cards were sent to Afghanistan; Drewryville placed flags on veteran’s graves at a local cemetery. Tarrara and
Windsor collected coupons for brand name items to be mailed to bases overseas. Windsor and Prince George conducted a Meet
and Greet for local candidates. Windsor mailed thank you letters to area World War II veterans. Tarrara decorated a tree in a
local park to honor the military men and women, past and present. Appomattox River sponsored five service women for the
Women In Military Service for American Memorial in honor of Women in Military month. Hopewell Juniors donated to the
WIMSA.
Communications/Identity: clubs have Facebook pages, club events published in the local newspaper and church bulletins Wear
club shirts to club events. Maintain websites. Prince George and Franklin Juniors are members of the local chapter of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Fundraising: Clubs held dances, and 50/50 raffles, sold cookbooks, held flea markets, Christmas ornaments made from recycled
old club calendars, and worked with the towns to serve food at functions; held a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny; Breakfast with
Santa, book luncheon, fashion shows, Yankee Candle sales, yard sale and recycled aluminum cans for cash; sold water at the
Farmer’s Market and hotdogs for the library fund, Christmas Homes Tour, Thanks for giving Bingo
Leadership: Reporting workshops were held, GFWC Clubwoman subscriptions, and the District Newsletter, GFWC website used
on a regular basis to gather information. Attended District/State meetings, members serve on the District and State level,
contributed to HOBY. Hold board meetings several times during an administration, publish a yearbook. Smithfield club meets
in June of a new administration to pass along notebook, guidelines, and recommendation to new chairmen. Prince George has a
member serving on the Prince George Promise committee, whose mission is to serve the youth in the county using the model of
America’s Promise.
Membership: emails newsletters, permanent flags made and placed on graves of former club members. Sedley and Tarrara
celebrated their 75th anniversary. Smithfield adopted a program for Members Helping Members. Greeters are used at each
meeting, hold book club meeting, dinner groups, club picnics, trips. Tarrara conducted a “two minute memory” session.
SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT
Jenny Martin, President
Kristi Eaton, Junior Director
703 Projects
$152,520.75 Donated & $36,996.75 In-Kind
Narrows Junior Woman’s Club of GFWC observed Domestic Violence Awareness Month by planting
Pinwheels around town and at Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke which is their District Project.
GFWC Pearisburg Junior Woman’s Club filled 170 bags with food as part of their Annual Home for the
Holidays Project. They were assisted by the Daisy Girl Scout Troop in filling the bags and they partnered
with a local merchant to save money by using their store coupons.
Pennington Gap Woman’s Club showed their Artistic abilities as 1 member designed a wooden mural that
measured 16 feet x 32 feet which depicted scenes of Lee County along the “Crooked Road.”
Richland Woman’s Club held a program about Water Conservation where members received pamphlets
and bumper stickers. Also, the Pembroke Woman’s Club collected Pop Tabs for RMH as part of their
Anti- Litter project.
As part of their Education Service Program Grundy Woman’s Club held a College Shower for 3 Seniors to
ensure they have the items needed for the transition from high school into college.
Pearisburg Woman’s Club focused on Home Life as they made 25 bibs for residents in a local nursing
home as a memorial to a club member who lost a family member who had been a resident in a nursing
home.
Wilderness Trail, Bluefield, and Hillsville focused on the Health and well-being of others as WT collected
blankets, pillows and sheets as part of their “Covers for the Cold” project, Bluefield provided transportation
to individuals who needed rides to medical appointments, and Hillsville volunteered at a free clinic to log
and shelve medicines.
Jonesville Woman’s Club held an International dinner where they sampled a variety of international foods
and heard about a student’s trip to visit China.
Mattie Rountree Stephenson Woman’s Club focused on the Town of Abingdon and their Public Issues as
members attended council meetings to keep abreast of current issues, promoted good citizenship and
showed support to the troops.
Good Communication remains a key to success as members in Southwestern District utilize word of mouth,
TV & radio stations, newspapers, and festivals to spread the word about their district & GFWC Virginia.
As a Fundraising event Wytheville Woman’s Club held their Annual Arts n’ Crafts Mart where vendors
displayed their wares and members made contact with former club members.
Developing leaders and Leadership abilities is a forerunner in Southwestern District as members serve on
boards within their communities; serve in leadership roles on district and state levels. Also, Southwestern
District is extremely proud to have had 2 candidates to attend the GFWC LEADS program.
Members let their voices be heard about Legislative and Public Policies by attending forums in Richmond,
contacting their representatives and by signing petitions.
Clubs have promoted Membership by having teas, rodeos, fashion shows, and themed events. They have
applied for grants and have utilized the “Just Ask” strategy.
Booklovers Woman’s Club compiled a history of their club including when it was organized & federated.
They reviewed prior goals, and researched prior presidents and compiled a power point presentation about
their findings.
As District President of Southwestern District I have held numerous Leadership roles, attended many
events, chaired fundraisers, recruited members, promoted education, collected supplies, and I have recycled
everything that wasn’t tied down. Why they even recycled me for the third time. Gee!
TIDEWATER DISTRICT
Carol Rollins, President
1,186 Members
Kristi Barber, Assist. Junior Director 1,313 Projects $323,589 Donated & $238,636 In-Kind
The members of GFWC VA Tidewater District combined their efforts to live up to the goals set by GFWC. The
statistics are impressive.
Focusing on the GFWC Signature Project Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, over $7000 was
used to help those living in shelters, in toiletries, clothing, paper products, and school supplies. Families were
also remembered during the holidays. Some clubs had guest speakers informing them on domestic violence.
Junior clubs focused on the GFWC Juniors’ Special Project: Advocates for Children. With five clubs
reporting, almost $10,000 in cash and in kind was donated to help children have a better life. To promote
awareness, clubs participated in the pinwheel project, and participated in walks. Children were treated to Easter
baskets, holiday gifts, and prom dresses. Donations were made to Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters.
In Arts, members were busy with member and student art and literary contests. Members also enjoyed creating
jewelry, wreaths, paint cans, wine glasses, table decorations and place cards. Club houses were decorated for the
holidays. One club sponsored a writing contest to create the ending of a 1940’s movie. Several clubs collected
watches for the American Mural Project. A donation was also given to the GFWC VSA Program.
In Conservation clubs concentrated on projects that would help the environment through recycling, keeping
their club grounds maintained and waterways clean. Clubs had “Green Teams”, kept feral cat colonies, made
oyster floats, and did projects for “Keep America Beautiful. All clubs send out a newsletter by email.
Scholarships and projects with schools were top priority in Education. Monetary donations were made to
libraries. Reading programs were conducted in many schools. Simple projects, such as collecting Box Tops and
Farm Fresh receipts made an impact on funds. A total of over $65,000 was donated in cash and in kind.
Giving back to others is what we do best. In Home Life and Health clubs donated to food pantries and clinics,
worked at convalescent homes, and adopted children for holidays. Over $40,000 was given for projects that
included the Alzheimer’s Association, Canine Companions, Camp Easter Seals, and March of Dimes.
When disaster strikes, GFWC members are ready to provide International Outreach. Funds were given to
relief in Haiti, Honduras, Japan, and Mali. Members participated in UNICEF, Operation Smile, Bransby Home
for Horses, and Heifer International. Food was donated for World Food Day.
Supporting our troops was a priority in Public Issues. Care packages and coupons were sent overseas. Not
forgetting our veterans, clubs helped at VA centers and supported the Wounded Warrior project. In other areas a
playground was refurbished and clubs made sure young ladies were dressed for the prom.
Getting the word out about who we are was important in Communication and Identity: Clubs created web
sites and Facebook pages. All clubs had a newsletter. Many wrote articles for their local papers.
“Got any gold” was the latest Fundraising project as clubs turned gold into cash. Clubs participated in fashion
shows, card parties, food sales, casino nights, art shows, and plays. Over $175,000 was raised.
Members to attend district and state functions that provided Leadership. Five attended VA LEADS.
Two clubs got involved with Legislation and Public Policy by sponsoring candidate forums.
Recruiting new members is a priority. Membership projects included orientation meetings, new member teas,
and trips. Socials, also involving spouses, were held. Birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated.
Clubs told their story by documenting activities in the category of Women’s History and Resource Center:
Pictorial history DVDs and scrapbooks were produced. Members designed and put together a quilt depicting
100 years of activities to celebrate a 100th anniversary and made a presentation to their city council on their
history. A “Century of Fashion” show kicked off their centennial celebrations.
2011 AWARD WINNERS
ARTS DEPARTMENT
Betty Shields, Chairman
Collaboration: 419 Projects 2292 Members 31,824 Hours $47,067 Donated $22,647 In Kind Donated
Partnership: 13 Projects 251 Members 77 Hours
$292 Donated $1,033 In Kind Donated
Best Overall – Small Club – Pennington Gap Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
Eight months were used, designing a 16’ X 32’ mural, buying supplies, priming material, painting, mixing paint, transporting
materials, and construction to depict Lee County along the famous “Crooked Road.” T-shirts were designed replicating the mural
theme and sold. Brochures and programs designed and used at the unveiling ceremony.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of McLean – Northern District
Their 27 member Chorale practices and performs and promotes music and the club. Members act as ushers for the McLean Alden
Theatre as well as the McLean Symphony; they made a large monetary contribution to the Symphony.
Best Single Project– Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Woman’s Club of Vinton – Blue Ridge District
This club placed American Mural Project articles in club newsletter, had a display and drop-off container for watches and
donations. They sent 11 watches and a donation of $11.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – Grundy Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
Club members collected 51 watches and sent them along with a $100 donation to the American Mural Project
Best Single Project – Small Club – Collaboration – Varina Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
The 42nd Annual Dinner Theater, a two evening event, involved all members, spouses, graduates and volunteers in every aspect of
the production from tickets sales and set building thru performances. Leftover food was donated to a food assistance program in
the county.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Collaboration – Riparian Woman’s Club – Southside District
The club sponsors a Creative Writing Contest for local public and private school children grades 4-12. There were 30 poetry and
26 short story entries in three age groups. Certificates were awarded, photos were taken and printed in the local newspaper, and
the winners received gift cards.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AWARD ~ March 1, 2010 – April 30, 2012
Pat Bickel, Chairman
1st Place Winner – GFWC Floyd County Woman’s Club – Blue Ridge District
The Warren G. Lineberry Memorial Park was built as a public municipal park situated on 2 ½ reclaimed acres in the
downtown area. Collaborators, working with the woman’s club, included the Town of Floyd, the high school, local musicians
and music students, citizens and businesses. Their combined efforts resulted in three Bluegrass Music Concerts, raffles,
live/silent auctions and flea markets to raise the funds to develop the Park. Once cleared of brambles, the eyesore quickly became
a green space for children to play and residents to gather. Phase I efforts resulted in a lighted patio, a music shelter, benches,
flower gardens and picnic tables – all of which created the perfect area for family-oriented events, picnics and outdoor activities.
2nd Place Winner – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
The No Excuse for Child Abuse Walk was held to raise awareness of child abuse, highlight the GFWC Virginia State Project
and address rising abuse issues due to the economic downturn in the area. The club collaborated with local businesses, two Social
Services agencies, high school advisors, Smart Beginnings, the Children’s Center and Food Lion. More than 200 walked 1.3
miles wearing t-shirts featuring a pinwheel and stating, “It shouldn’t hurt to be a child” with collaborator names listed on the
back. Water for walkers was donated by Food Lion. Pinwheel gardens were planted at two Social Services offices and at the start
and finish of the Walk. Walk participants also carried pinwheels. The Walk generated: a local victim to seek help; awareness of
resources available; willingness on the part of victims to speak out.
3rd Place Winner – GFWC Botetourt Town and Country Women’s Club – Blue Ridge District
The north end of Botetourt was served by a bookmobile once a week until limited funds were finally allocated to build a Branch
Public Library in Eagle Rock. The club undertook the task of filling the library shelves, collecting and donating thousands of
books, magazines and videos from a variety of sources. Various fundraisers were held with monies used to purchase specific new
items, such as children’s non-fiction books. As a result of public and private efforts, the area which had the least amount of
library service through a bookmobile now has the largest well-stocked library in the county.
CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
Kathy Hicks, Chairman
Collaboration: 1,022 Projects 5,604 Members 24,254 Hours $39,050 Donated $22,939 In Kind Donated
Partnership: 39 Projects 5,604 Members 1,298 Hours $4,150 Donated $6,488 In Kind Donated
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC-VFWC Kempsville Woman's Club – Tidewater District
Mentoring Young Scientist program, Earth Day and I'm in Your Hands projects Wetlands and clean the bay projects.
Shared energy tips.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman's Club of Smithfield – Southside District
8 master gardeners shared information, time and their talents. Did a plant exchange among its members. Club
decorated the historic district of County.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Amherst Junior Woman' Club – Alice Kyle District
Active partners with Humane Society participating in their fundraiser. Their yard sale and raffle all during the year
projects
are
implemented.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – GFWC Dominion Woman's Club – Northern District
Helped with purchase of Van for animal transport to Vets office and other adoptions events. Worked closely with
Juniorette
Club.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Collaboration – GFWC Dominion Sisterhood Juniorette Club – Northern
Planted garden at the Welcome Center for homeless animals they worked with the Dominion Woman's Club.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Collaboration – Tri Club Woman's Club – Lee District
Tricycle garden project brings agriculture, nutrition education and healthy food access to urban area residents.
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
919 Projects 3,859 Members Participating
Kelly Kranz, Chairman
48,793 Hours $265,540 Donated & $162,873 In-Kind
GFWC Virginia members focused on literacy and student need in 2011. Members volunteered in classrooms,
collected box tops, register receipts, labels. Books and school supplies were donated to schools, shelters, hospitals and foster care
centers. Reading libraries were created. Teachers and Dr. Seuss were celebrated. Clubs awarded scholarships to graduating
seniors, HOBY, Governor’s School and Boys/Girls State.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc. – Southside District
This club supported Education through many projects involving all members. Scholarships, donations of funds and books, Box
Tops for Education, books from Santa, participating in Dr. Seuss’ birthday, providing information on Learning Disabilities Month
and a special Volunteers in Action project with the USO’s United in Reading Program.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Powhatan County – Lee District
Supported schools with scholarships, box tops, soup labels, school supplies and books. Morning Book Gang book club & Book
Basket at club meetings. Volunteered at the State Fair. National Library Week gifts to all area & school libraries. Celebrated
National Education Week with baskets of goodies & supplies at school staff rooms and with thank you ad in local paper. Kits for
Kids program.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc. – Southside District
Reading Rockers program featured in Club newsletter and program literature handed out at meeting.
Best Single Project – Large Club - Partnership – Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg – Tidewater District
Club participated in the Books for Babies library program by donating books in honor of babies born to active members during
the year. Name plates in each book commemorate the donation to the library.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Collaboration – King’s Fork Woman’s Club – Southside District
With their GFWC Literacy Grant, this club held an ongoing program with Mt. Zion Elementary 2 nd grade students. A visit from
Betsy Ross and an Eagle Scout discussing the US Flag, class periods working on essays and artwork, judging and awards for the 3
winners made education of the history and importance of our flag FUN. Awards of $5 Wal-Mart cards and Chic Fil A food gift
cards for all students donated by the club and businesses allowed the literacy grant of $150 to be donated to the school library for
books.
Best Single Project – Large Club - Collaboration – Springfield Woman’s Club – Northern District
To promote literacy & reading, the club supported Cameron Elementary’s Reading is Fundamental program. Twice a year the
club provides each student in the school with a free book of their own choosing. Members visit Head Start classes assisting
students in selecting books and reading them to the students. A monetary donation was also made to the school for RIF.
HOME LIFE DEPARTMENT
600 Projects
4,949 Members Participating
Sue Basham, Chairman
Virginia clubwomen participated in so many programs and projects in the Home Life AND Health areas in 2011, serving one
community at a time in their own special ways. This is an extremely important area to the Virginia ladies and their energy,
enthusiasm and time is evident with all the accomplishments shown in their reports.
Best Overall – Small Club – Woman’s Club of Cumberland, GFWC – Alice Kyle District
This club did projects with Christmas Mother Program, Meals on Wheels, Clothes Closet, Patrick Henry Boys and Girls
Plantation and other organization in their community.
Best Overall – Large Club – Tri Club Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club worked with Lamb’s Basket Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, four area Christmas and Henrico Christmas Mother
Gift Program and Shepherd’s Center.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – tie – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
Club members made (from scratch) and donated six completed Gingerbread “houses” which included: a 18 inches tall lighthouse
complete with fondant rocks and foaming ocean water to a camping scene with a gingerbread tent and a Swedish fish over a
campfire cinnamon stick logs.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – tie – GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club held its 8th annual Ashland Harvest Run 10k/5k. From the Run’s proceeds, they were able to donate $3,000 to Hanover
Habitat for Humanity.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – no winner
Best Single Project – Small Club – Collaboration – GFWC Virginia Lynchburg Suburban Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle
This club holds the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation near and dear (as do all the ladies of Alice Kyle) One club member
serves on the Advisory Board, the club participated in the annual activity of the district in supplying school supplies for all five
campuses, donated $550 for Christmas gifts for the youngsters, $500 for a commemorative brick in the memorial walk project and
give 2 scholarships to residents plus other projects.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Collaboration – Waynesboro Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
This club operates a free Clothes Closet two hours each week throughout the year, for area residents, who are recommended by
the Dept. Of Social Services, the Food Bank, school personal and area churches. A total of 9,410 lbs of clothing, linens, toys and
small household items were distributed to 2,775 adults and 2159 children, which included 73 new clients in 2011.
HEALTH
Becky Tate, Chairman
666 Projects
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Worthington Woman’s Club – Lee District
This small club participated in more than twelve (12) health-related projects during 2011. These projects included hands-on
experiences, such as giving a “Breast of the Month” award to encourage self-exams and mammograms, and also monetary
donations to numerous causes, including the American Heart Association, Autism, Massey Cancer Center, Susan G. Komen
Foundation, Arthritis Foundation and more. They also shared extensive health information with members and community.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Powhatan County – Lee District
This club spent over 3,450 hours in the Health area and gave over $2,500 in both monetary and in-kind donations to Health
organizations and projects. This club shared information on immunizations, encouraged members to exercise, gave health
presentations, shared health-related information each month in their newsletter, and supported the Autism Society of Central
Virginia and Relay for Life. This club also purchased a documentary on disease prevention/reversal in DVD and book format and
made it available to all of their club members.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Regency Woman’s Club – Lee District
Club had strong participation in the 2011 Easter Seals Eggstravaganza fundraiser. Regency Woman’s Club was directly
responsible for at least $36,000 of the over $100,000 raised at this large event and gave 623 hours of time to the project.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – Woman’s Club of Smithfield – Southside District
Club participated in the recycling program called “Cartridges for Kids.” Club members recycled old printer cartridges and
electronic equipment and this club donated their proceeds to Easter Seals. Over 30 pounds of materials were recycled and 75
members participated.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Collaboration – GFWC Sycamore Woman’s Club – Lee District
This Club held a Winter/Spring exercise program for members from 1/1/11 to 5/14/11. Members kept daily logs of activities and
used tips to achieve two program goals: exercise 3 or more times a week and strive for 30 minutes or longer per session. Over
half of the members participated in this project for a whooping 456 hours of exercise!
Best Single Project – Large Club – Collaboration –Woman’s Club of South Norfolk – Tidewater District
Half of the members of this Club participated in the 2 nd annual Amazing Race (based on the TV show) of Chesapeake to support
the Chesapeake Health Investment Program (CHIP), a non-profit organization for community-based child health support
programs. Club members donated time and resources to help make this creative project a success.
GFWC VIRGINIA JUNIOR CONTINUING PROJECT-CAMP EASTER SEALS
Lori Chevalier, Chairman 11 Projects 339 Members 20 Hours $1,523.20 Donations
Best Overall – Small Club – Narrows Junior Woman’s Club of GFWC – Southwestern District
This club donated $490 to Camp Easter Seals. They also have $100.00 budgeted for a Camp Project and donated $5.00 to the
Staff Recognition Fund.
PUBLIC ISSUES
Karen Attreed, Chairman 631 Projects 3,080 Members Participating
26,159 Hours $68,761 Dollars Donated $411,751 In-Kind
Best Overall – Small Club – a Tie – GFWC Sedley Woman’s Club – Southside District
This club provided breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks to poll workers on election day; held its 64 th annual Halloween Party for
families; had a Disaster Response program; purchased, located and placed American flags on approximately 100 armed service
graves at Rosemont Cemetery for all patriotic holidays; at the 9/11 Anniversary, the club donated a new flag, flag pole, and light.
In addition, the club held its 11th Annual Veterans Program on July 4th recognizing each branch of service with the playing of their
anthem, had programs on fire safety, dangers of talking and texting while driving and on child car-seat safety.
Best Overall – Small Club – a Tie – GFWC Botetourt Town & Country Women’s Club – Blue Ridge District
This club taught arts and crafts projects with collected stamps at the Veteran’s Hospital; prepared 30 Christmas stockings for
servicemen; prepared meals for active duty military and assisted with the Home Town Heroes Breakfast and Pargo reunion;
donated furniture to the DAV; reminded clubwomen of important days to fly the flag. Members were encouraged to vote,
participate in the Chamber of Commerce County Expo, Business Expo and annual dinner; gave a program on the U.S.
Constitution to the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at the elementary school. A Kids and Cars program was held and brochures and
pamphlets were distributed to Social Services, the Health Department and three-day care centers. Donations were made to the fire
and rescue squads; members worked the After Prom Party; three members received instruction to be volunteers for the Youth
Risk Behavioral survey.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club – Northern District
This club supports Freedom Petals, an organization that repurposes flower arrangements for veterans at Walter Reed National
Military Medical Center. Collection of arrangements from funeral homes, banquets, weddings, flower shops, and grocery stores
allows rearranging into smaller bouquets. Members collect vases and assist with flower pickups. Donations were made to Fisher
House. Members volunteered with the League of Women Voters, participated in local government work by increasing
membership awareness of major issues; liaised between the Greenbriar Civic Association and the club providing information on
legislative and safety issues; commemorated National Women’s History Month with a program highlighting the history of
women’s suffrage; had a crime prevention program on personal and internet safety; donated to GFWC’s disaster relief fund.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc. – Southside District
Half of the proceeds from this club’s 2nd Annual “Giving Tea” were donated to the USO needs. A featured speaker was the CEO
of the Virginia Chapter of the USO. He gave a history of the USO explaining needs and importance of support as well as several
examples of what support is needed. Two staff members accompanied the speaker and shared their stories of support from the
organization. During Volunteers in Action Week, the club donated a variety of items (toiletries, games, snacks, drinks, books and
puzzle-books) to the two local USO centers
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – No Award
Best Single Project – Small Club – Collaboration – GFWC Bent Mountain Woman’s Club – Blue Ridge District
This club uncovered records of a Patriot of the Revolutionary War Andrew Lewis, Jr. from a 1967 ceremony program. Wanting to
know more about this individual, club women located and visited the Lewis/Powell family cemetery; had a descendent donate a
framed picture of Andrew and a copy the family’s genealogy. A rededication ceremony was planned. Using the 211 phone
number contact was made to the Sons of the American Revolution, Fincastle Chapter. The Floyd County Chapter of the DAR had
attended the 1967 ceremony and the Chapter wanted to be a part of the event. A local high school provided a Fife and Drum
Corp, the cub-scout pack presented colors, a member of SAR in authentic Revolutionary War Uniform presented and placed a
marker on the tombstone; wreaths were placed by the club as well as the DAR and the SAR. Also, at this same service, homage
was paid to the seven men and women of the mountain currently serving in the armed forces.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Collaboration – Woman’s Club of Powhatan County – Lee District
This Club gathered loose change all year and filled jars with the change for military families. After decorating the 30 jars totaling
nearly $1,500 at the club’s “old Fashioned” Christmas meeting, a note was written to accompany each jar, and the jars were
delivered to the Family Assistance Specialist for the Virginia National Guard, who in turn distributed the jars to families in the
program.
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Susan Allen, Chairman
Collaboration:
Partnership:
167 Projects 2,192 Members 5,579 hours $18,949 Donated
96 Projects 1,408 Members 1,984 hours $14,316 Donated
$29,502 In Kind
$4,645 In Kind
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Botetourt Town and Country Women's Club – Blue Ridge District
This club travelled and studied history, culture, food and architecture with the club. They covered Switzerland, The
Caribbean, Mexico, Greece and Africa. They supported Operation Smile, Heifer, INICEF, CARE and INMED.
Best Overall – Large Club – Tri Club Woman's Club – Lee District
This club collected eyeglasses, shoeboxes, food, pennies and money and postage. They contributed to Lions,
Goodwill, Salvation Army, Samaritans Purse, The Food Bank, Pennies4Peace, Red Cross, Basic Needs, Operation
Smile, UNICEF and Plan USA.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Partnership – Covington Woman's Club – Shenandoah District
This club spearheaded a community wide fundraiser. They contacted schools and the newspaper. All monies went to
UNICEF.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Partnership – GFWC Dominion Woman's Club – Northern District
Going to Peru and building a casa de espera is a four day boat trip in winter and seven days in the dry summer. This
club built a birthing center there along with INMED.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Collaboration – GFWC Bedford Woman's Club – Blue Ridge District
Rwandan Hugs helps women recover from genocide. This club went to press with pictures, made baby hats, collected
fabric to make dresses, sold Rwandan items, and even sold baked goods.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Collaboration – Clifton Community Woman's Club – Northern District
The World Pediatric Project goes to six countries. Honduras, Guatemala, The Dominican Republic, Belize, St.
Vincent and Guyana. Doctors volunteer their time to go to these countries to help children surgically.
GFWC WOMEN’S HISTORY & RESOURCE CENTER
Joan Rogers, Chairman 118 Projects 1,494 Members 4,120 Hours $28,126 Donated & In-Kind
Best Overall – Small Club – Lexington Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
This club celebrated their 100th in a huge way. With nine projects & programs and working with their town they had a
reason to celebrate. The club planted 100 daffodil bulbs in two places Fall 2010 and in spring of 2011 100 pansies
were planted to the beds. They had a display window at the Regional Library and buried a time capsule there.
Proclamation presented to the club at their Annual Meeting. Guests invited to the celebration.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Newport News – Tidewater District
Seven projects/programs helped the club celebrate their 100th anniversary. Included was a “Century of
Fashion” Show; designed and made a quilt. Four scrapbooks of 25 years each were made A City Council and Senate
Resolution was presented. Other GFWC and GFWC Virginia accolades were presented.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Varina Woman’s Club – Lee District
To help celebrate the County’s 400th Birthday the club re-enacted the 1614 Pocahontas and John Rolfe Wedding.
Pocahontas played a key role in creating peace between the Indians & English settlers. The news media and our State
President were in attendance. Photos and articles in Clubwoman & papers.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc. – Southside District
Club has been archiving all club materials: minutes, histories, yearbooks, notebooks, scrapbooks, club newsletters,
etc., 50th and 60th Anniversary material. The club donated to GFWC Virginia.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Cape Henry Woman’s Club – Tidewater District
Club is celebrating the 405th Commemoration of the First Landing of English at Cape Henry in 1607.
The club reached out to the Cape Henry Collegiate School for their chorus to be part of the Chapel Service, also
making the students aware of their schools namesake and historical significance. The club also reached out to
Daughters of American Colonists and other organizations and businesses to seek their participation.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – South Boston-Halifax Junior Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
Members visited a Girl Scout Brownie Troop during March, Girl Scouts and Women’s History Month. They made a
fruit salad with the Brownies and participated in activities focused on Women’s History. Then they discussed ways
the Brownies could make a difference in their community when they got older.
LEADERSHIP
920 Projects 3,214 Members Participating
Teresa Craig, Chairman
62,433 Hours $35,660 Donated & $36,471In-Kind
Jeanne Hamby, Junior Chairman
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Hopewell, Inc. – Southside District
This club exemplifies a well-organized organization showing its leadership ability by the many projects in leadership;
following parliamentarian procedures/protocol; always having a head table at meetings; detailed agendas to assist new
members, in particular, to understand and follow club activities ; project summary sheets; leadership handbooks;
members informational notebook; “Dollar for Delegates”; and engaging members by stepping up, taking on roles to
keep their club organized and visible in the community. This “small but mighty” club was represented with six
members serving on district level and two serving on state level.
Best Overall – Large Club – Grundy Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
This club is not only exhibiting leadership within their club, but on district and state levels as well. They practice all
organizational and leadership skills at club meetings, involving and engaging members on committees and for
fundraisers. Having members active on district and state levels serving as officers, chairman, and in appointments
shows their active leadership. Showing how this club believes in building leadership, they have been well represented
in Virginia LEADS and the 2011 and 2012 GFWC LEADS participates both being members from this club.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – Woman’s Club of Cumberland, GFWC – Alice Kyle District
This club does not have a single project they are the project! Taking on last administrations evaluation from SWOT
this club tackled the task to develop a strategic plan to: better market their presence; successfully recruit and retain
members; educate the membership of the benefits of Federation and recognize members for the volunteer efforts.
Using a “Clues to Leadership/Membership” exercise with an improvised Clue Board, teams landed on specific
quadrants and the brainstorming began! This generated “30 ideas.” Which at years end they have implemented “22 of
those ideas.”
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman's Club – Southside District
Leadership Chairman kept a leadership tracking system to follow the work of all club members during the year. A
Chart was created to track meeting attendance, chairmanships, participation in club functions, district and state
involvement and leadership training. The purpose of this chart was to help establish future leader possibilities and
give awards based on performance at years end. All members were recognized as “Juniors in the News” for their
accomplishments.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Great Bridge Woman’s Club – Tidewater District
In an effort to move the club in a different direction, officers appointed Chairs, advised and gave guidelines on clubs
new outlook. Membership was broken into two sessions, Community Service Programs and Committees, and was
given the task to research areas of interest with the new guidelines. Once the brainstorming was done and projects
researched, membership was reassembled and reports were given. An orientation took place to brief members on
various committees, club interest and procedures.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Midlothian Junior Woman's Club – Lee District
To encourage club members to take leadership roles and be involved, each committee chair asked each member of her
committee to take on the planning of a project. This action was in an effort to get new members involved from the
start and have members work on special projects of their interest. From this the club has expanded its reach in the
community, increased the number of projects members can be involved in and built a solid group of women who feel
very connected, hence helping with membership retention.
Honorable Mention – GFWC Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
With seven members this club portrays a well-rounded and ambitious group. They demonstrate a well-organized club
structure for all meetings; has “Dollars for Delegates” budgeted; recognizes members accomplishments and honors
Junior month; had officer file exchange; represented at district/state meetings; encouraged reading of all GFWC
(district, state, & federation) publications and had three members attend the GFWC Virginia LEADS.
Honorable Mention – GFWC Woman’s Club of Tidewater – Tidewater District
At each regular club meeting a member is chosen to give a five minute talk on her “Federation Journey” and how it
has enriched her life.
MEMBERSHIP
Wanda Burley - Membership Chairman
853 Projects 34,669 Hours
Trish Edwards - Junior Membership Chairman $30,924 Donated & $37,190 In-Kind
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
The club held a recruitment dessert theater event themed as The Wizard of Oz entitled “There’s No Place Like Home.” They held
a new member orientation; had a “Club Cash” game where members accrued “Club Cash” for things such as attending events,
inviting guests, wearing name badges, selling fundraising tickets; held various socials during the year.
Best Overall – Large Club – Woman’s Club of Smithfield – Southside District
The club held a new member orientation; hospitality committee plans luncheons and the annual Christmas dinner; supports
“dollars for delegates”; members wear badges with GFWC, GFWC Virginia and district logos; telephone committee contacts
members; membership chairman contacted new members and prospective members to encourage their involvement and answer
questions; members delivered meals to families, provided transportation for doctor’s visits or sat with a member or spouse in a
crisis.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Kanawha Woman’s Club – Lee District
At their December brunch, members in this club participated in an “Incredible Edible Gift Exchange.” Homemade food items
such as cookies, cakes, jams and pickles were exchanged. Members shared what the gift was and who had made it as part of the
exchange.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club held an open house at the local library. The event was advertised and members provided decorations and refreshments.
A computer was set up showing the club’s website to potential members.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Woman’s Club of Newport News – Tidewater District (Tie)
To encourage membership to professional women, this club offers an evening group which meets monthly with a speaker or
planned program. Both day and evening club meetings are open to all women. An adviser is provided to the evening group and
she reports the activities of this group to the Executive Board.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Woman’s Club of Prince George County – Southside District (Tie)
The membership chairman prepares & distributes a “buddy list” which pairs each member with another member, her “buddy.”
Each is encouraged to call, send notes, visit, invite her “buddy” to ride to the meetings, etc. Members get to know each other
better, reinforce interest in the club, act as a resource for new members, and encourage federation friendship.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
A new monthly informal membership event called “Thirsty Thursdays” was instituted by this club. On the Thursday of the week
before their monthly membership meeting, members meet at a local restaurant for food, drinks, and outstanding company. These
gatherings are completely optional and friends and spouses are welcome. These events have proven to be a great way to meet new
faces within the club as well as prospective members, and friends and family members of other club members.
Honorable Mention – GFWC Dominion Sisterhood Juniorette Club – Northern District
This club celebrated its membership with a Pajama Party Movie Day on Veteran’s Day and had four prospective members attend.
LEGISLATION & PUBLIC POLICY
Lynne Wherry, Chairman
104 Projects 866 Members Participating
2,314 Hours $2,621 Donated & In-Kind
Best Overall – Small Club – The GFWC Virginia Lynchburg Suburban Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
This club keeps a watchful eye on current information from GFWC website, the Clubwoman magazine, along with monitoring
activities of the House and Senate through governmental websites and those of the Virginia General Assembly. This information
is disseminating to members thought monthly reports in the LSWC bulletin and verbal reports at each meeting.
Best Overall – Large Club – Waynesboro Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
Members of this club have a Public Policy committee that meets to prepare the objectives and goals for the club year and then
shared with the members. The committee chose the D.E.N.S.E (Density Education National Survivors’ Effort) project for 20112012. The WWC members were asked to write their Virginia Assembly legislators to support the House Bill 83. The club invited
a woman Augusta County Supervisor to explain how women may get involved in local government.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – Woman’s Club of Arlington – Northern District
This club invited a Council Chairman and a Congressman to speak at their meeting about their roles in legislation.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – no award
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Mathew County Woman’s Club – Lee District
Members of this club held a community forum with six candidates for the County Board of Supervisors position. Each candidate
was asked three questions submitted by the committee and then the floor was open for questions from the audience.
Best Single Project – Large Club Junior – no award
COMMUNICATIONS & IDENTITY
437 Projects
Tory Wade, Co-Coordinator
12,421 Hours
$9,168 Donated & $4,829 In-Kind
Emalee Owens, Co-Coordinator
Best Overall – Small Club – Woman’s Club of Cape Charles – Tidewater District
This club hosted club celebrations with email invitations preceding the event. The club set up an informational booth at their
town’s 125th birthday “Party in the Park.” The group displayed a club banner, news articles, and descriptions of past projects. The
club purchased a brick paver with the club’s name in commemoration of the club’s 60th birthday. This paver will be placed
around a water fountain in the Central Park area in Cape Charles. The club submitted several pictures and articles to the Eastern
Shore News, and announced special community news such as, the winners of the “Clam Digger’s Daughter” essay contest. The
club submitted articles to GFWC Clubwoman and the Virginia Clubwoman magazines. Club newsletters were sent via email or
mailed.
Best Overall – Large Club – Tri Club Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club’s Communications and Identity report included press releases, newsletters that are available by internet or snail mail, an
up-to-date website. This club is also publicized on the website of the West End Community Center and is linked on the GFWC
Virginia website and the Lee District website. As a part owner of the West End Community Center, this club promoted the
Community Center through business cards designed by a club member. The WECC website was expanded and redesigned in the
summer of 2011. The club’s Long Range Planning Committee completed the design and production of a tri-fold brochure. This
club applied for Virginia Commonwealth University’s CreateAthon, a marketing project for selected non-profits in need of
marketing materials. The club was selected as one of 12 non-profits to participate. Club members have used their
Communications and Identity skills to promote other organizations as well; one member took photos of the annual picnic of the
Autism Society of Central Virginia, which were later posted on their website. The Tri Club Woman’s Club has acted as
photographer for both their district (Lee) and GFWC Virginia at various events.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Tarrara Woman’s Club – Southside District
GFWC Tarrara Woman’s Club assisted their town with a website upgrade and contributed funds to defray the costs. In return,
their club activities are linked to the upgrade and posted.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – Narrows Junior Woman’s Club of GFWC – Southwestern District
This club held a TV Auction fundraiser. They used the local newspaper and cable channel to publicize information regarding this
yearly fundraiser; they submitted weekly articles to their local newspaper, advertised on the television and the Chamber of
Commerce window, and purchased a full page paid advertisement to acknowledge everyone who donated to the auction.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Woman’s Club of Windsor – Southside District
Woman’s Club of Windsor publicizes events in local church bulletins, as they do not have a local town newspaper.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Midlothian Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
This club has focused efforts on moving away from the old way of documentation - through the utilization of paper and binders and has started to post all of their new important communications on their Yahoo group site. They have also been scanning some
of their important archived documents that are frequently referenced. This has not only helped the club conquer clutter but has
also provided all club members with access to important club documents.
GFWC SIGNATURE PROJECT ~ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Fran Wonsowski, Chairman
324 Projects 2,034 Members 8,096 Hours
$71,300 Donated & In-Kind
For the second year GFWC-VA Clubwomen worked two-fold on Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and Prevent
Child Abuse Virginia. Virginia club continue to inform, advocate, and support this worthwhile cause. Members offer assistance
and comfort to victims in their local communities, and support the GFWC projects.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Kanawha Woman’s Club – Lee District
22 Members helped plant pinwheels at a Botanical Garden; Aided to get the “Hugs & Kisses” program at one school; donated
children’s books to local project; donated to GFWC “Sock Project” and made a contribution to the GFWC Survivors Scholarship
Fund.
97 Members worked on GFWC “Sock Project”; planted Pinwheels around clubhouse; held a “Human Race Walk” to benefit local
initiatives; held a Silent Garden Candlelight Vigil at a local hospital; visited PCAV offices to purchase the pinwheels and learn
more about this project.
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – GFWC Regency Woman’s Club – Lee District
22 Members held a Membership Clothing Exchange in the Fall and Spring. Donations of $4512 benefited Flagler Home and Safe
Harbor.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
18 Members held their first Child Abuse Awareness “Walk”. 200 people participated; 10 businesses were sponsors, and $2050
was donated to this worthy project.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Woman’s Club of Powhatan County – Lee District
In their tenth year 47 members are supporting Madeline’s House for abused women and children. They donated needed items year
round, including ten suitcases for these victims.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – No Winner
GFWC VIRGINIA STATE PROJECT – Take Time to Save a Child
Dale Fisher, Chairman
Our clubs did “Take Time To Save A Child” through fundraising projects for Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and its affiliates,
educational campaigns for members and our communities, and advocacy initiatives with our legislators. Twenty one (21) clubs
planted “pinwheel gardens” in their communities. Others sponsored “Hugs & Kisses” theatrical performances at schools,
provided clothing and books for children in shelters, and supplied funds and supplies for Healthy Family programs. Members and
clubs also supported the GFWC Virginia “Take Time” Watch and “Take Time To Play” raffles to benefit Prevent Child Abuse
Virginia.
Best Overall – Small Club – Lexington Woman’s Club – Shenandoah District
Club solicited support from businesses throughout town. Contributing businesses were then presented a poster to display in their
window showing support. Members also sold pinwheels at Wal-Mart & Kroger’s. A “pinwheel garden” was planted in front of
the Old Court House. Monies raised from the sales of pinwheels funded the Summer Camp for Abused Children in Rockbridge
County.
This club worked very closely with the local office of Healthy Families Virginia. Members participated in an evening walk to
benefit outreach initiatives and the club planted a “pinwheel garden”.
Grand Prize – $50 cash award – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
Club organized their first Child Abuse Awareness Walk. They obtained support of 10 local businesses, sold and displayed
pinwheels, and produced 2 banners on which participants could sign sentiments. These banners were then presented to the 2
Departments of Social Services to display during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The club also worked with a sister club to
sponsor a “Hugs & Kisses” performance at their elementary school.
NEWSLETTERS
Lynn Osborne, Editor of The Virginia Clubwoman
GFWC Virginia clubs continue to publish very creative and informative newsletters. Many clubs have graduated to
using pictures and graphics in the newsletters. Clubs were judged on the following content within the newsletter:
index front cover; club name on cover; GFWC affiliation logos; calendar of events; reminders; reports of officers and
chairmen; treasurer’s reports; minutes; membership recognition; federation information; and parliamentary tips.
Many clubs included summaries on projects, correspondence, recipes, trips/tours, fundraising events, and
histories/anniversaries of clubs. Overall most newsletters were organized and easy to read.
General Small Clubs
1st Place
Worthy News (GFWC Worthington Woman’s Club, Lee District)
2nd Place
Metro Media (Metropolitan Richmond Woman’s Club, Lee District)
3rd Place TIE GFWC Virginia Lynchburg Suburban Woman’s Club (Alice Kyle District)
Kanawha Kibitzer (GFWC Kanawha Woman’s Club, Lee District)
General Large Clubs
1st Place
The Clubline (Woman’s Club of Prince George, Southside District)
2nd Place
The Tri Club Tribune (Tri Club Woman’s Club, Lee District)
3rd Place TIE Tidings (GFWC Varina Woman’s Club, Lee District)
Club Chatter (Woman’s Club of Smithfield, Inc., Southside District)
Junior Small Clubs
1st Place
Tidings (GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc., Southside District)
2nd Place
None
3rd Place
None
Junior Large Clubs
1st Place
The Villager (GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hilton Village, Tidewater District)
nd
2 Place
None
3rd Place
None
WEBSITE CONTEST
Janice Sadler - Web Designer
Website Contest entries were judged on the following points: Contact email link available, district affiliation noted,
links to GFWC Virginia and GFWC present, the website contained current information, club meeting times and
locations listed, projects listed, calendar present, club history available, and other informative items present. Design
and style were secondary judging points. Links to the winning club can be found on the GFWC Virginia LINKS
page.
Best Overall Winner – GFWC Goochland Woman’s Club – Lee District
http://thegoochlandwomansclub.weebly.com/
Description: Goochland Woman’s Club setup a Google calendar on their website. This is a very versatile format that
is easy to link with your personal Google calendar. They keep this updated with helpful details. An agenda for quick
reference of district, state and national events is also posted aid members in their planning.
“Our calendar page is a tool for members and the community, listing club, district and GFWC VA events. The GFWC
logo is used for continuity with the organization. The calendar has our committee meetings, general meeting, and
“lunch bunch” dates each of the months. Locations are included on the calendar.”
“GFWC affiliation is promoted for our members and the community. Our Club Calendar includes: Links, Lee District
Meetings and Art Show dates and locations, GFWC Virginia Convention, A Day at the Capitol, and GFWC
International Convention dates and locations.”
FUND RAISING
Betsy Doxey, Chairman
665 Projects 4,264 Members 94,191 Hours
Dollars Donated $76,537,450 – In Kind Donation $180,875
The lovely ladies of Virginia come from big cities and small towns. What may work in Northern Virginia may not
work in the mountains or the seashore. Each club was challenged to make a difference in their communities. In life
we are told to bloom where we are. And bloom we did. Our ladies accepted the challenge and found what worked
best in their areas and best for the membership of their clubs. It has been a very good year for Fundraising in
Virginia.
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Floyd County Woman’s Club – Blue Ridge District
The Club held the 45th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival. Large crowds of people attended the 2 day event in spite of
the windy and cold weather. 30 members, three husbands, and two grandchildren worked a total of 600 hours. There
were 165 vendors. Net Profit - $10,979.12
Best Overall – Large Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg – Tidewater District
This club continues their tradition to make a difference in their community. Casino Night $15,760.30 Art on the
Square $22,584.45 New Town on the Square – Reverse Raffle – Santa Breakfast – Pantry Party – Meeting Raffle
Basket- Total $47,774.68
Best Single Project – Small Club – General – Pamunkey Woman’s Club – Lee District
Historic Hanover Calendar 28th Edition includes Historic Homes, Churches and other Locations in Hanover County.
Each site is researched. A short history is printed on the calendar with information on each artist. Total $1,700.00
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
“Thanks For Giving” Bingo and Bazaar. Booth spaces rented to local vendors – 15 Bingo games with prizes donated
by vendors. Featured door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and refreshments. Net Profit of $1,362.00
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – GFWC Dominion Woman’s Club – Northern District
4th Annual Red, White, and Blue Jeans Dinner Dance and Silent Auction - Two charities were highlighted this year
Fisher House and Canine Companions. An all woman color guard from the local high school was invited to open
their tribute to the military and veterans at this event. Their net profit was $6,308.65.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – South Boston-Halifax Junior Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
The 1st Hope for Haley 5K & Fun Run was held in August with all proceeds going toward the Hope for Haley Fund.
Haley is a young girl with leukodystrophy, who is also a family member of one of their members. Despite the arrival
of Hurricane Irene, 54 runners/walkers participated. Dollars Raised $396.50
GFWC JUNIOR SPECIAL PROJECT - ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN
Gwen Darby-Chairman
60 Projects 224 Members
Best Overall – Small Club – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
Members co-sponsored a free Day in the Park for their community with numerous activities to promote health, safety,
arts and Literacy. They adopted 5 families for Christmas. They supported the Trooper Teddy program.
Best Overall – Large Club – GFWC Louisa Junior Woman’s Club – Lee District
A well rounded and ambitious program that includes a number of projects they have sponsored or participated in for
years including local beauty pageant, Cinderella’s Closet, sponsor little league girls softball team and supporting local
daycare. Club also prepared Easter Baskets and supplied Halloween treats.
Best Single Project– Small Club – General – Pennington Gap Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
This club helps to sponsor the “Reality Store” with students from all area schools participating. Members help the
students to manage a job, home, children and food in a reality setting.
Best Single Project – Small Club – Junior – GFWC Pearisburg Junior Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
Organized, fundraised, purchased, prepared and distributed over 170 bags of food to local elementary schools so
needed families would have food for the holidays.
Best Single Project – Large Club – General – Grundy Woman’s Club – Southwestern District
Members of this club purchased items and made a basket which was donated for a fundraiser to help with
transportation and lodging cost for local child with Autism to attend a special school.
Best Single Project – Large Club – Junior – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
Prepared Valentine’s Day Card and goodie bags for the Orphan Foundation of America.
Director of Junior Clubs Awards
Lori Chevalier, GFWC Virginia Director of Junior Clubs
This award is presented to the club in each size category whose annual club record, community service programs and
special projects reports demonstrates work that was most well-rounded and most beneficial to their community and
the federation with the best use of resources and their members. After narrowing the reports down, a look was taken
at what was accomplished on a per member basis and this was used as the deciding factor. All four of these clubs did
an outstanding job giving back to their communities, both monetarily and more importantly – actual hands on work!
Small Club – Narrows Junior Woman’s Club of GFWC – Southwestern District
This club of eleven members completed 75 projects, using 2,897 hours, raising $17,117 in monetary
donations and $3,620 in in-kind donations. This averages out to 6.81 projects per member; 263.36 hours per
member; $1,556.09 money raised per member and $329.09 in in-kind donations per member.
Honorable Mention – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
Large Club – Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun – Northern District
This club of forty-four members completed 83 projects, using 2,386 hours, raising $13,551 in monetary
donations and $91,413.15 in-kind donations. This averages out per member to: 1.88 projects, 54.22 hours;
$307.97 money raised and $2,077.57 in-kind donations.
Honorable Mention – South Boston-Halifax Junior Woman’s Club GFWC – Alice Kyle District
GFWC Virginia Junior Club of the Year
No award presented.
GFWC Virginia Junior Honor Society
Bronze
GFWC Bon Air JWC
GFWC Powhatan JWC
Highest Point Total
GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc.
Silver
GFWC Amherst Junior Women’s Club
Participant
GFWC Ladies In Purpose JWC
Narrows JWC of GFWC
Gold
GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc.
SPECIAL JUNIOR AWARDS
CORINNE MURRAY AWARD
Large Club – No Award
Small Club – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
This club spent 703 hours, $500 and $200 in-kind donations on programs promoting literacy and reading in their
extended community of 28,000 residents. Among other events they conducted throughout the year, they hosted an
educational program in collaboration with their local library featuring “Gulliver’s Travels” for approximately 65
children. They used crafts, refreshments, and unique props to literally bring the story to life for the children. In honor
of a former club member, they annually award a $500 scholarship to a local woman return to college later in life. This
year the scholarship was awarded to a nursing student.
They also developed a book swap between club members to enhance education and communication skills and to
encourage diversity in their reading.
MARGARET ALLEN THOMAS LEADERSHIP AWARD
Small Club – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc – Southside District
This club was selected for their efforts in making their current leaders successful and for developing new leaders
within their club. This club utilized the Learning and Personality Type Assessment Survey found in the GFWC
Leadership Tool Kit to help their members identify their leadership qualities defined by the survey. Each officer and
chairman was provided with a Leadership Notebook and met at a Mass Committee meeting in August to allow time to
exchange ideas and brainstorm for the upcoming year. During the first half of 2011, this club awarded a monthly
Head CheerLEADer award to members meeting specific leadership requirements and at their Annual Banquet in June,
a Head CheerLEADer for the year was recognized. STARfish leaders were recognized during the 2nd half of this
club’s year to members that accomplished any of 5 designated leadership qualifications. In 2011 this club was
represented with delegates at all district, state, regional and national meetings. Six of this club’s members have been
elected or appointed leadership positions at the District level and 2 members are represented at the State level,
including Junior Executive Boards of both.
MARJORIE BRANCH AWARD
Small Club – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Franklin – Southside District
This club held a dessert theatre themed as the Wizard of Oz entitled “There’s No Place Like Home”. Club members
provided a variety of desserts and drinks, along with yellow brick road centerpieces adorned with large lollipops,
flowers and doll-sized characters from the Wizard of Oz. Guests enjoyed Yellow-Brick Road lemon bars, lollipop
cake balls, over the rainbow fruit salad, wicked witch cupcakes and munchkin donut holes. Members portrayed the
characters from the Wizard of Oz and enacted a club-revised version of the movie to show that “there’s no place like
home” to volunteer time and energy. The cast was complete with lollipop kids and flying monkeys. In addition to
this creative play, this club sponsored a Membership Raffle Basket, and shared club information at a festival. A girl’s
only weekend to Williamsburg served as a great social event and a time to communicate club needs while finalizing
club reports. The end of the year banquet was held at a local restaurant where members viewed a power point with
“juniors in the News” to see what special awards and recognitions would be given. The membership chair created a
“Club Cash” game for members to play. Each member would accrue “Club Cash” for items such as each event
attended, each fundraising ticket sold, each invited guest and for wearing name badges. Members could use their
Club Cash to bid on items available for auction at the May Banquet. All of this, along with a pool party, a Christmas
Social and ornament exchange, to name a few, collectively tallied over 700 hours of volunteer service concentrated on
recruiting and maintaining members.
PHYLLIS V. ROBERTS AWARD
Small Club – GFWC Amherst Junior Woman’s Club – Alice Kyle District
As a small club, it can be difficult to remain relevant to be a benefit to your community. In order to
maximize their positive impact on the community, this club teamed with a local General club. Despite its
small club size, this club did several joint projects including planting a pinwheel garden to support Prevent
Child Abuse Awareness month, walking in the annual health awareness and fundraiser walk, and providing
support for the General club’s fundraisers.
Congratulations to the.
SHELBY PAISLEY HAMLETT AWARD
GFWC Franklin Junior Woman's Club – Southside District
The club's 18 members organized the first annual "No Excuse for Child Abuse Awareness Walk" on April 2,
2011. They worked with the local City and County's Dept. of Social Services. The club solicited local
businesses for support, planned the route of the 1.3 mile walk, designed and sold T-shirts featuring a
pinwheel saying “It shouldn’t Hurt to be a child” on the front to participants. The club secured sponsorship
or support for 10 local businesses, including Food Lion that donated waters for the walkers. Members
created and sewed 2 Royal Blue banners for the Walk that read "No Excuse for Child Abuse Awareness
Walk April 201" and provided Silver Sharpie pens for participants to sign the banners. The Club members
collaborated with the City of Franklin Dept of Social Services, Southampton County Dept of Social
Services, Smart Beginnings, The Children’s Center, and the Key Club from Southampton High School to
discuss and plan the details of the walk. They also planted 3 pinwheel gardens in the community. The
Walk had more than 200 participants and raised $1400 from walk participants, sponsorships, and sale of
pinwheels. This money was donated to Prevent Child Abuse Virginia ($600) and $400 each to the local
Department of Social Services.
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT AWARD
Small Club – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc. – Southside District
Hopewell Juniors exhibited the initiative in their club to foster leadership development and continued with
members serving the Southside District and the GFWC- Virginia organizations in various capacities
SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT JUNIOR AWARD IN LEGISLATION
GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell – Southside District
This Club sent delegates to all district, state and national Federation meetings. Members were educated
about proposed GFWC amendments and resolutions; all members are registered to vote. Members are
encouraged to contact local legislator and voice opinions/comments about public policy.
THOMAS JEFFERSON HEALTH AWARD
Small Club – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Hopewell, Inc. – Southside District
The GFWC JWC of Hopewell volunteered 49 hours during 2011 on health related projects. They educated
members on Cervical Health Awareness Month, participated in Relay for Life, made donations to VCU
Massey Cancer Rehab center, the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The
American Heart Association and hosted a tea to expose guests and members to their projects. The tea
included a speaker who is an organ donation recipient and encouraged the attendees to explore organ
donation organizations and benefits.
WESTHAMPTON AWARD IN EDUCATION
Small Club – GFWC Franklin Junior Woman’s Club – Southside District
18 members; Held a free “Day in the Park” event, open to all children and families in the 28k resident
community. The club spent approx $1000, which drew a crowd of 400 children, parents and guardians.
Activities were geared towards literacy and reading, resource conversation, fire safety and the arts. Their
mission was to educate children in a fun way, and with the help of community resources, including: the
Southampton High School Key Club, the local fire department and the local library Book Mobile.

2011 - GFWC Virginia

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