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News You can Download This Adobe PDF File of the latest edition of the GFWC Washington State Clubwoman Newspaper. GFWC-WS Fall Board will be held September 11-13 in Yakima at the Clarion Hotel. More information in the GFWC Washington Clubwoman. GFWC-WS Convention will be held April 2010 in Bellevue. Watch for details in the Washington Clubwoman. |
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Officers
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President:
Shirley Phipps
2nd Vice President:
Dawm Magden
Treasurer:
Paulette Stinson
Membership Chairman:
Nancy Burdick
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Women dedicated to community service
GFWC-Washington State is part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), one of the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women's volunteer service organizations, was founded in 1890 and chartered by the 56th United States Congress in 1901. Headquartered in a National Historic Landmark building in Washington, D.C., GFWC has a long history of philanthropy, social and political advocacy, and community leadership. More than 100,000 members in affliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries work in their own communities to support the arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy life styles, encourage civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding. In 2006, GFWC and its members raised nearly $32 million on behalf of more than 230,000 projects, and volunteered more than 8.4 million hours. Visit us online at www.gfwc.org. Today a woman's role is much different than it was just a few decades ago. While the demands of job and family are many, involvement in community activities is important. Many women want to be more involved in community issues concerning the quality of life, as well as state and national issues that affect their futures. United in a common goal, women make an impact in their communities. GFWC-Washington State is committed to making a difference. Women of all ages, backgrounds and interests are working together to make their communities, their state, and the nation a better place to live as they work to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
- Federation Forest
- Scholarships
- Women's Information Center
- Community Service Projects
- Conservation Workshops
- Legislative Outreach
WSFWC President 1953-1955
Director of Junior Clubs WSFWC-JM 1942-1944
Read about Helen on the Women's History Consortium webpage. http://www.washingtonwomenshistory.org/themes/clubs/wsfwc/suttonHelen1953-55.aspx
- 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 AFFAIRS--working to support international aid through agencies like CARE, provides education on world policy issues, and provides opportunities to host foreign visitors.
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS--working on programs to strengthen citizenship, reduce crime, and promote home and highway safety.
- 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.
Grounds for Change Coffee Members are selling the fair trade coffee for $12 a bag. Contact gfwcwashingtonws@hotmail.com to place an order.
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 January 1st each year.
GFWC-WS Districts
Columbia District - - Clubs located in Battleground, Camas, Castle Rock, Cathlamet, Kalama, Long Beach, & Vancouver
King County District - Clubs located in Auburn, Bellevue, Bothel, Burien, Des Moines, Edmonds, Kent, Kirkland, Lynwood, Redmond, Renton, & West Seattle
North Central District - clubs located in Cashmere, Lake Chelan, Moses Lake, Okanogan, & Omak
Northeastern District - - clubs located in and near Spokane and surrounding communities
Peninsula District - - clubs located in Bremerton, Gig Harbor, Olympia, Tacoma, Sumner, Silverdale, & University Place
