GFWC-OK McAlester Fortnightly

February 2012


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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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Members List:

President:
Angie Sellmeyer
1st VP:
Janis Allford
Secretary:
Linda Wood
Treasurer:
Kay Grumbine

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GFWC-OK McAlester Fortnightly

Welcome to McAlester Oklahoma's First Volunteer organization The ninety-four members of our club are volunteers in Pittsburg County. We have five department within which we meet on a monthly basis. We have two general meetings twice a year to be sure we all know each other. We conduct business when needed and always have fun. Read about the departments below to see which one you would fit into.

BENEFIT GAME DAY

Thursday, August 4, 2011

St. John's Hall 10am-3pm

SALAD LUNCH INCLUDED

Duplicate and Party Bridge, Bunko, Mexican Train

Thanks to our local merchants who provided gifts for the game winners.

They are: Adam True Value, Atwoods, Kathy Brod School of Music, Cecelia's Fashions, Country Mart, Giacomo's Restaurant, Harbor Mountain Coffee House, Jet Tire, John's Flowers & Gifts, Jubliee Massage, McClain's Hardware, Meeting Place Restaurant, Pete's Place Restaurant, Roseanna's Restaurant, Windmill Cove Restaurant, Zr & Co & Plum Sugar clothing stores

32 Bridge players enjoyed the day	Mexican Train winners Susie Ham and Kathy Brod
75 Members and Guests enjoyed our Salad Buffet	Rita Sanders with her new Grandson, Jack

Literary Department The Literary Department was founded in 1903 and federated in 1904. These dedicated ladies asked each citizen to pledge one dollar to create a library. The original register book is in existence at the McAlester Public Library today showing each individual signature and the amount they pledged. This group meets the first Monday of each month September through May. They review one book each month having a different member as moderator. We celebrate ladies in this group with over 50 years of service to our community. A member of this department is on the Board of the McAlester Literacy Council.

Homemakers When the Homemakers Department was created in 1943, women kept their homes while their husbands earned a living. Today, these active ladies lead our community keeping us current with pertinent affairs. They meet the first Monday of each month, September - May. This group donates items each month to the Battered Women's Shelter. During their Holiday project, the ladies purchased items for 2 mothers and their 4 children at the shelter for their only Christmas. This group sang Christmas carols at retired members homes and at McAlester Hospice during the grand opening of the new facility. One member has over 50 years of service. She is Beth McClain. Janis Allford is VP of McAlester Fortnightly and Linda Wood is Secretary.		Cornerstone Creations Formed in 1993, this dedicated group of ladies will meet after work on the second Monday of each month at the Puterbaugh Memorial Center to either create a craft or listen to a program. Members donated to McAlester Hospice and cancer victims in this area. Members of this group volunteer at Shared Blessings, Mercy Clinic, Meals On Wheels and through their church organizations. Members have pieced and sewn two quilts to raise funds to donate to our cancer victims in Pittsburg County. Cornerstone Creations members collected non-perishable food items during their Holiday Party in December. These items were donated a family to provide their Christmas. Their monetary situation had diminished to meet bare necessities. Christmas Dinner along with clothing gifts for the mother and children were wrapped and given to the family. One member of this department is the GFWC OK Education Chairman for Collaboration and an adult literacy tutor.

Casual Gourmet Casual Gourmet was also founded in 1993. This group of ladies is known throughout our community for their decorating and cullinary skills. Many are members of our gardening societies also. Casual Gourmet hosts the bi-annual sabbath in memory of cancer victims in our area. This event is coordinated by McAlester Hospice, a non-profit organization and held at the "Little Chapel On The Hill" in McAlester, OK. This group of ladies volunteer their time and expertise to many organizations in our community including Meals on Wheels and various Soup Kitchens. This group represents Fortnightly on the Puterbaugh Memorial Center Board of Directors.		This group meets the third Tuesday Sept. - May at the Puterbaugh Memorial Center at 11:30 a.m. Their current project is a Community Beautification project by Mike Deak Field. Kay Grumbine is the Treasurer of McAlester Fortnightly.
Ceramic & Crafts Founded in 1962, this group meets in the Parish Hall of St. John's Catholic Church. This group either creates a new craft each month meeting the first Monday, September - May. They have held their yearly silent auction which raised sufficient funds for donations to the Youth Emergency Shelter, Shared Blessings and Battered Women's Shelter.

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345 E. Adams St. • McAlester, OK 74501
phone: 918-426-1098

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