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News GFWC-OK McAlester Fortnightly members are preparing to enter their Fall 2011 term as busy as ever. The Cornerstone Creations Department has sewn over 30 armbands to donate to Operation Smile. Many thanks to the 13 members of this department of McAlester Fortnightly. Children in Afghanistan benefitted from the Done in a Day Project during the SE District meeting last fall. School Supplies to fill 45 backpacks were donated by the 7 clubs in SE District. The Homemakers Department continues to collect Box Tops for Education and Campbell's Soups labels which will be donated to the William Gay Early Childhood Center. This Department holds a live auction bringing items themselves. Proceeds are donated to the local Battered Women's Shelter supporting the GFWC International project of Domestic Violence Awareness. The Ceramic & Crafts department will hold their Nov. fundraiser by providing brunch and numerous items for Silent Auction. Casual Gourmet members continue work on the walking trail at Mike Deak Field improving the landscaping for residents who walk each day for their health. |
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President:
Angie Sellmeyer
1st VP:
Janis Allford
Secretary:
Linda Wood
Treasurer:
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GFWC-OK McAlester Fortnightly members attended the 108th Annual GFWC OK Convention in Oklahoma City April 18-19, 2008. This convention highlighted recognition of the past year with Jan Bailey as President along with the installation of new state officers for 2008-2010
 Our members enjoyed an art tour of the Capitol of Oklahoma. |
 Celia Scherman shows the Ohoyohoma quilt block in the GFWC OK quilt. |
 Allison Crews introduced our group to "Bead For Life" We all enjoyed shopping for homemade strings of beads rolled from magazines. This fundraiser benefits women in Uganda. |
 GFWC International President, Jackie Pierce, admires her gifts benefitting BeadForLife.org for attending our Oklahoma State convention. |
 Incoming GFWC OK President, Norma Warnke, addresses our group with her lifesaver "Duck". |
 Rita Sanders, Past President of McAlester Fortnightly and SE District has been installed as 2nd Vice President of GFWC OK. |
 GFWC OK President, Jan Bailey, presents a certificate of Award and check to Dot Thompson, Fortnightly President for the best Empowering Women Report. . |
 Donna Talley, gives a wonderful program honoring our deceased GFWC sisters including Teresa Atkerson and Lou McKnight. |
 Carol Sanders, Cornerstone Vice Director, presents a donation to Rhonda Kurvink Director of Hospice of McAlester. |
 Angie Sellmeyer, SE District President and Kathy Brod, SE District Secretary deliver an ample supply of items for our troops in Irag to the Blue Star Mothers. All items were collected at the SE District Meeting held in Poteau. |
