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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
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Janis Allford
Secretary:
Linda Wood
Treasurer:
Kay Grumbine

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GFWC OK McAlester Fortnightly proudly presented their Federated Fun Fashion Show. Each member dressed in a fun way to depict one of the programs sponsored by GFWC.


Fortnightly President, Dot Thompson, wrote the scripts, gave suggestions for custumes, and narrated our show. Dot is shown wearing her vintage WalMart sack dress, hat and flipflops under our "Resource Conservation" program.

Beth McClain, past Fortnigthly President, and 54 year member is shown wearing a vintage costume used during Fortnightly's 100 year celebration in 2004. Beth dresses for "Exploring Our Heritage under Special Projects."

Rita Sanders dresses as our paintbrush representing "Arts In The Community".

Ina Blackman is the Director of our Homemakers Department of McAlester Fortnightly. Dressed as a teacher reading a Dr. Suess story to the children, Ina represents GFWC "Literacy Program: Tutoring From The Heart" under the Education Department.

Joan Walker, Vice Director of Homemakers, represents our United Nations Program under the International Affairs Department. She is a big supporter of the United Nations Children’s Fund looking for some big bucks to donate to UNICEF.

One area where Linda Wood loves to help is Habitat for Humanity International. Linda is wearing her own work clothes proving to be an assets as one of our newest members.

Zoe Duran is a hit modeling her Searsucker dress from Sears with her suckers stuck to it! Zoe represents the Operation Smile program under International Affairs.

Joan Walker represents the Immunize Now program under the Home Life Department and Linda Warren Beautification Program under the Conservations Project."

Helen O'Nesky models the Stars & Stripes Tabletop quilt pieced and quilted by the Cornerstone Creations department to raise funds for McAlester Hospice.

Angie Sellmeyer as Miss Justice represents the Citizenship Program under the Public Affairs Department.

All the models enjoyed dressing up to represent our projects and departments of GFWC.

Shown in front are Billie Lawrence, President of McAlester Ohoyohoma with Betty Carr in their native Choctaw dresses.


 
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