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REMINDERS Mark your calendars for: GFWC OK NE DISTRICT SPRING COUNCIL MARCH 8, 2008 BARNSDALL, OK CONTACT DONA CLAPP 918-847-2606 April 6, 2008 is the annual Spring Bonnet Tea Hosted by En Avant Sorosis, Waynoka GFWC OK SPRING CONVENTION:APRIL 18 - 19, 2008. |
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Members List:
Links Section
President:
Jan Bailey
President Elect:
Norma Warnke
1st Vice President:
Joyce Ward
2nd Vice President:
Moylene Davis
Recording Secretary:
Carol Crews
Treasurer:
Miriam Costello
Dollars & Cents Chairman:
Angela Sellmeyer
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GFWC OK SPRING BANQUET
This photo was taken of our GFWC OK International President, Jackie Pierce, with 2006-2008 GFWC OK President, Jan Bailey, April 18th during our Banquet in Oklahoma City.
Jackie's message to all members who had the priviledge to hear her was very moving.
Additional Photos located in the tab for our Spring 2008 Meeting.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UPDATE
Melva McDaniel, GFWC-OK Chairman - Domestic Violence, Is asking for your assistance to raise funds to stop domestic violence worldwide. Nichole Kidman is the Goodwill Ambassador for UNIFEM. The United Nations will donate $1million to this fund WHEN 1million signatures are received.
Please copy and paste the website shown next and sign your name:
http://www.saynotoviolence.org
Just keep clicking on Add Your Name until you can type in your name and e-mail address.
Thank you for helping to get the signatures needed to raise $1,000,000.00 for domestic violence. Together we can do it!
Our newest scholarshop recipient is Britney Moham sponsored by GFWC OK McAlester Fortnightly in SE District. Britney will attend the University of Oklahoma beginning her freshman year.
The good news is the Annette Ross Hume committee donated $971.46 to the State Scholarship fund. Way to go ladies!
In keeping with our GFWC Dollars & Sense program, the schedule below explains when citizens who file a 2007 tax return will receive their Tax Relief Stimulus check. Of course, we are all encouraged to spend it to boost our economy. Most we know will save or include it in their investments. (recommended) Explanation TO THE RIGHT.
TAX RELIEF STIMULUS
The check is in the mail
Week Last 2 digits of your SSN Receive your check by week of:
1 00 - 09 July 23
2 10 - 19 July 30
3 20 - 29 August 6
4 30 - 39 August 13
5 40 - 49 August 20
6 50 - 59 August 27
7 60 - 69 Sept. 3
8 70 - 79 Sept. 10
9 80 - 89 Sept. 17
10 90 - 99 Sept. 24
For married taxpayers who filed a joint return, the first Social Security Number on the return determines the mailing date. Source: Internal Revenue Service
IR-2008-18, Feb. 13, 2008 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers that in most cases they will not have to do anything extra this year to get the economic stimulus payments beginning in May.
“If you are eligible for a payment, all you have to do is file a 2007 tax return and the IRS will do the rest,” said Acting IRS Commissioner Linda Stiff. The IRS will use information on the 2007 tax return filed by the taxpayer to determine eligibility and calculate the amount of the stimulus payments.
The IRS will begin sending taxpayers their payments in early May after the current tax season concludes. Payments to more than 130 million taxpayers will continue over several weeks during the spring and summer. A payment schedule for taxpayers will be announced in the near future.
Stimulus payments will be direct deposited for taxpayers selecting that option when filing their 2007 tax returns. Taxpayers who have already filed with direct deposit won't need to do anything else to receive the stimulus payment. For taxpayers who haven't filed their 2007 returns yet, the IRS reminds them that direct deposit is the fastest way to get both regular refunds and stimulus payments.
Most taxpayers just need to file a 2007 tax return as usual. No other action, extra form or call is necessary. This Web site will be the best information source for all updates and taxpayer questions.
In most cases, the payment will equal the amount of tax liability on the tax return, with a maximum amount of $600 for individuals ($1,200 for taxpayers who file a joint return).
The law also allows for payments for select taxpayers who have no tax liability, such as low-income workers or those who receive Social Security benefits or veterans’ disability compensation, pension or survivors’ benefits received from the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2007. These taxpayers will be eligible to receive a payment of $300 ($600 on a joint return) if they had at least $3,000 of qualifying income.
Qualifying income includes Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits, certain veterans’ benefits and earned income, such as income from wages, salaries, tips and self-employment. While these people may not be normally required to file a tax return because they do not meet the filing requirement, the IRS emphasizes they must file a 2007 return in order to receive a payment.
Recipients of Social Security, certain Railroad Retirement and certain veterans’ benefits should report their 2007 benefits on Line 14a of Form 1040A or Line 20a of Form 1040. Taxpayers who already have filed but failed to report these benefits can file an amended return by using Form 1040X. The IRS is working with the Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that recipients are aware of this issue. “Some people receiving Social Security and veterans’ benefits may not realize they will need to file a tax return to get the stimulus payment,” Stiff said. “To reach these people, the IRS and Treasury will work closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration and key beneficiary groups on outreach efforts.”
Eligible taxpayers who qualify for a payment will receive an additional $300 for each child who qualifies for the child tax credit.
Payments to higher income taxpayers will be reduced by 5 percent of the amount of adjusted gross income above $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for those filing jointly. Taxpayers must have valid Social Security Numbers to qualify for the stimulus payment. If married filing jointly, both taxpayers must have a valid Social Security Number. And, children must have valid Social Security Numbers to be eligible as qualifying children.
Taxpayers who file their tax returns using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number issued by the IRS or any number issued by the IRS are ineligible. Also ineligible are individuals who can be claimed as dependents on someone else’s return, or taxpayers who file Form 1040-NR, 1040-PR or 1040-SS. To accommodate taxpayers who file tax returns later in the year, the IRS will continue sending payments until December 31, 2008. The IRS also cautions taxpayers that if they file their 2007 tax return and then move their residence that they should file a change of address card with the U.S. Postal Service. The IRS will mail two informational notices to taxpayers advising them of the stimulus payments. However, taxpayers should be alert for tax rebate scams such as telephone calls or e-mails claiming to be from the IRS and asking for sensitive financial information. The IRS will not call or e-mail taxpayers about these payments nor will it ask for financial information. Scam e-mails and information about scam calls should be forwarded to phishing@irs.gov.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179094,00.html
Are you prepared for a Pandemic Flu outbreak?
Recently, we received a Pandemic Prevention Kit at our home courtesy of AEP/PSO which my husband works for.
PSO is one of the local electric companies in Oklahoma.
In keeping iwth GFWC's Dollars & Sense program, this information is being included on our web site.
Yesterday, the news media is reporting we HAVE a Flu Pandemic in Oklahoma.
Just click on the HOMELAND SECURITY SUPPLY link shown to the left on our home page to advance to this site.
You may purchase a small kit or anything larger you would like.
Have you had your flu vaccine last fall or this year? If not, please visit your local Health Department office and receive one. They are FREE! Granted, it only covers 40% of the flu germs that may visit us, but something is better than nothing.
Avoid Close Contact With People Who Are Sick.
When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick also. Wear a mask if you must venture near others. Otherwise, Stay Home When You Are Sick.
You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover Your Mouth and Nose when Coughing or Sneezing.
Wash Your Hands at least 8 times each day. Use soapy warm water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. This will help protect you from contact the flu.
Keep Your Home Moist and Warm. Flu germs don't like this environment. They breed in dry cool places.
Avoid Touching Your Eyes, Nose or Mouth with your hands. Use a tissue.
CAPSULE HISTORY OF GFWC OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma has had the honor of two GFWC presidents. Roberta Campbell Lawson was GFWC President from 1935 to 1938. Mrs. Lawson was born in Alluwe, Indian Territory, to J.E. Campbell, a pioneer from Virginia, and Emma Journeycake Campbell, daughter of the last Delaware tribal chief, the Reverend Charles Journeycake. Educated in Missouri, she married Eugene B. Lawson in 1901. They established their home in Nowata, Indian Territory. The first Women's club was established in Nowata in 1903. Mrs Lawson was its first president, serving five years. She was president of the Oklahoma Federation of Women's Clubs from 1917 to 1922, director of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and then was elected president of the GFWC, the largest organization of women in the world. The second woman from Oklahoma to be GFWC Presient was Mrs. E. Lee Ozbirn. Mrs. Ozbirn was GFWC President from 1961 t0 1962. Born in Era, Texas, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Freeman, came to Oklahoma as a young girl. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma. Mrs. Ozbirn began her club service in the small town of Sentinel and later Oklahoma City.
