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News Next meeting is Thursday, May 15th at China House, 3249 N Perry, Bremerton. Dinner is at 6 pm and the meeting/installation at 7 pm. Guests are welcome. Beth Juvik, GFWC Peninsula District President will do the installation of new officers. Members recently celebrated 60 years of community service. Members attended the GFWC-Washington State Convention in Richland April 10 - 13th. GFWC Kitsap is working to form an online club. It is open to all women that have access to email and are interested in doing community service work. |
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Making a Difference in Kitsap County
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) is one of the world's largest and oldest women's volunteer service organizations. Working locally members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding.
GFWC Kitsap Peninsula is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). Our purpose is to serve our community, educate our members and promote fellowship.
Our club is networked with GFWC Peninsula District, GFWC Washington State and the International General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Through their volunteer service, GFWC members have an opportunity to develop leadership skills, exchange ideas and form lifelong friendship. Club projects and programs address a wide range of issues, and vary in nature.
GFWC Kitsap Peninsula meets the third Thursday of the month, September through June at 7pm in Bremerton. Women interested in learning about our club and work are welcome to come.
Contact us at gfwckitsap@hotmail.com
- Making and distributing "Comfort Pillows" to hospitals for women with breast cancer.
- Selling desserts at the Peninsula Dance Theater performances.
- Donating books to public and school libraries.
- Helping Evergreen Children's Theatre.
- Holiday gifts for women and children at the A.L.I.V.E. shelter.
- Donations to food banks and needy families.
- Hospital gowns and tote bags for Operation Smile.
- International Christmas child shoeboxes of small gifts for children over seas.
- Collecting old athletic shoes for the Reuse a Shoe program.
- Distributing W.H.A.L.E. packets. (We Have A Little Emergency) A child identification program.
- Members filled "Smile Bags" and made dolls for "Children of the Nations"
Members are creating a garden and picnic area along the water in Port Orchard for Kitsap Community Resource Center.
Members are helping Abraham's House to provide Christmas gifts for the elderly in nursing homes.
Nutcracker Ballet Dessert Sales Members will sell cheesecake, brownies, and cookies at the Nutcracker Ballet performed by Peninsula Dance Theatre, in December at Bremerton High School. Proceeds go to community projects and Peninsula Dance Theatre.
GFWC Washington State Members attended convention in Richland, April 11, 12, & 13th.
"Adopt A Platoon" Members are sending cards and other items to a troop stationed in Iraq.
Oasis Youth Center Members are collecting items to help homeless teen.
Members will have a booth at Kids Day at Kitsap County Fairgrounds, June 7th. W.H.A.L.E. packets will be handed out.
Federation Forest--- Members attended the flag pole dedication at Federation Forest State Park on July 26th, 2003. See picture below and more on the photo page.
Scholarships GFWC Kitsap is looking for young women wishing to apply for scholarship. Scholarships are available to graduating senior girls or girls currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and plan to attend a college or university in Washington State. Deadline for application is January 1st. Youth Volunteer Members would also like to honor a high school student for outstanding volunteer work. If you would like to nominate a student for volunteer work, please email at gfwckitsap@hotmail.com by January 1st.
Federation Forest Flag Pole Dedication
