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News
You can download THIS Adobe PDF file of the latest edition of the GFWC Washington State Clubwoman Newspaper.
Congratulations to all the winning clubs. Thank you to all clubs for reporting their community service projects!
GFWC-WS Convention was held in Olympia. Election and Installation of officers was held. Congratulations to Dawn Magden, newly installed GFWC-WS president. Watch for more convention highlights to come in the next edition of GFWC Washington State Clubwoman.
Fall Board will be September 14 - 16th 2012 in Yakima at the Clarion Hotel. All members are welcome.
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Officers

President:
Dawn Magden
President-elect:
Nancy Burdick
1st Vice President:
Tina Bair
2nd Vice President:
Betty MacMaster
Secretary:
Susan Tyler
Treasurer:
Ginger Bowman-Rape

Links Section


 GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS

 GFWC KITSAP PENINSULA

 GFWC BATTLE GROUND

 GFWC SPOKANE

 GFWC KIRKLAND WOMEN'S CLUB

 GFWC COMPUTER LINK

 GFWC CHEWELAH

 GFWC WOMAN'S CLUB OF OLYMPIA

 GFWC CASCADE

 GFWC VALLEY VOLUNTEERS

 WOMEN'S HISTORY CONSORTIUM

 CHIMP SANCTUARY
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Wastatelogo.jpgWomen dedicated to community service                                                GFWC - Washington State is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), a volunteer community service organization that supports the arts, preserves natural resources, promotes education, encourages healthy life styles, stresses civic involvement, and works toward world peace and understanding. GFWC - Washington State meets in April for a convention and in the Fall for a board meeting and workshops. All club members are welcome to attend both the convention and board meeting. We have clubs in several towns around Washington State. Each club selects the projects that they want to work on. Members are given the opportunity to be a part of their community, to learn more about their communities, to practive leadership skills and most importantly a lifefime of friendships.
The signature project of GFWC is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention. Many clubs in Washington State are working on the "Step Away from Abuse, GFWC Sock Project". Help a club by donating socks for women and children in shelters.
GFWC Washington State is one of eleven states in the Western States Region (WSR). Western States Region holds a conference in September each year. All club members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. WSR 2012 Conference will be held in Anchorage, Alaska September 7 - 9, 2012. Download THIS MS Word file of the Call to the WSR Conference in Alaska.
GFWC International Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina. We congratulate Carlene Garner, GFWC International President 2010-2012 on her outstanding job serving GFWC. GFWC Washington State is very proud to have Carlene as a member. GFWC-WS won several awards at the GFWC International Convention in category V: Conservaation Collaborative, Education Partnership, Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention, Communinications & Identity, Newsletter, and Membership Recruitment. Nancy Burdick received the 2012 Jennie Award from Western States Region and Louise Tucker's photo was selected to be in the calendar.
 
Programs and Projects GFWC-Washington State was established in 1896 and serves its members, their communities, and Washington State in a variety of ways.
    Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
    Federation Forest
    Scholarships
    Women's Information Center
    Community Service Projects
    Legislative Outreach
GFWC-Washington State provides a variety of educational opportunities and leadership training for its members. As a part of an international organization, members have opportunities to meet and share experiences with women, who like themselves, are committed to making a difference.
Information on the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest "The afternoon of Monday August 13, the Taylor Bridge wildfire spread through the hills surrounding Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. The fire spread very quickly and engulfed much of the sanctuary property and many of the neighboring properties. The cause of the blaze is not yet known and it continues to spread for miles beyond the sanctuary. We have not had time to make a full accounting of the effects of the fire, but the residence on the property is damaged and the grounds are burned. Fortunately all seven of the chimpanzees weathered the crisis and are doing fine. They are comfortable, safe and fully secure inside the chimp house. " Find more information in our links section by clicking Chimp Sanctuary.
 
GFWC Community Service Programs
    THE ARTS--working to bring literature, drama, music, and cultural opportunities and experiences to members and their communities.
    CONSERVATION--working in areas of preservation of natural resources, energy and environmental education, recycling programs, and beautification projects.
    EDUCATION --working on school and academic issues, providing scholarships and educational assistance, as well as leadership development training for members.
 
    HOMELIFE--working to maintain the quality of life for women, the aging, and those with disabilities, as well as education members on health and consumer issues.
    INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH--working to support international aid through agencies like CARE, provides education on world policy issues, and provides opportunities to host foreign visitors.
    PUBLIC ISSUES--working on programs to strengthen citizenship, reduce crime, and promote home and highway safety.
 
Invitation to Join
  • Are there opportunities in your community that need result-oriented actions?
  • Is community service important to you?
  • Are you interested in Conservation or The Arts?
  • Does your community offer educational scholarships?
  • Would you like to become better acquainted with your neighbors?
  • Do you enjoy business and social networking?
      We are forming new clubs around the state. Women of all ages are welcome. High school clubs are also forming. Recently an online club has been formed for women that have access to email and can't attend a regular meeting. Contact us if you are interested in forming a club or want to join an exsisting club.
      We are recruiting women in Seattle, Shelton, Gig Harbor, Olympia, Vashon Island, Yakima and many towns in Eastern Washington to form new clubs or join and existing club.


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    		•  Scholarships
    Scholarships are available to young women in Washington state that plan to attend a college in Washington State. Contact a local club for application. Deadline to apply is February 1st each year.

    Members are encouraged to apply for "LEADS". LEADS stands for Leader, Education and Development Seminar which is held just before the GFWC Convention at the convention location. Deadline for application is January 15th and the form is in the GFWC-WS administration handbook.


    GFWC Washington State LEADS
    Graduates


     

    GFWC-WS Districts
    GFWC-Washington State has 5 districts that hold meetings, elect officers, have speakers, hold workshops, and share ideas.

      Columbia District - - Clubs located in Battle Ground, Camas/Washougal, Castle Rock, Cathlamet, Kalama, Ridgefield, & Vancouver
      King County District - Clubs located in Auburn, Everett, Kent, Kirkland, North Seattle, West Seattle & Sammamish
      North Central District - Clubs located in Cashmere, Lake Chelan, Moses Lake, Okanogan, Omak, Waterville, & Yakima
      Northeastern District - Clubs located in and near Spokane and surrounding communities including Chewelah & Springdale
      Peninsula District - - Clubs located in Bremerton, Olympia, Tacoma, Sumner/Puyallup, Silverdale, & University Place

     
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