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CLUB MANUAL 2012 - 2014
GFWC of Tennessee President
Sandy Lindeman
GFWC of Tennessee Director of Junior Clubs
Candace Turnham
“Footsteps from the past leading to a new future in Federation”
2012 – 2014 GFWC of Tennessee
HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
GFWC International President’s Letter
GFWC of Tennessee President’s Letter
GFWC Director of Junior Club Letter
Opening Section
Collect, Pledge and Junior Pledge
Administrative Calendar
GFWC Executive Committee
GFWC Southeastern Region Officers
GFWC of Tennessee Executive Committee
Appointed Officers, Community Program Area Chairs
Standing Committees, Special Chairman
District Presidents
District Officers and Clubs
District 1
Smoky Mountain District
Highland Rim District
Music City
West Tennessee Rivers District
Southwest District
GFWC Programs
Arts Program
Conservation Program
Education Program. Home Life Program
International Outreach, Public Issues, Special Projects
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Forms
GFWC of Tennessee Scholarship
Reporting Guidelines
GFWC of Tennessee Club Statistical Form
District, Club, and Outstanding Club Awards
Treasurer Dues, Donations, Reimbursements
Treasurer’s Report Form
Club Rating Guide
Outstanding Clubwoman Award
Rookie of the Year
LEADS Application
Jennie Nomination Form
Fundraising Form
Epsilon Sigma Omicron
District Endorsement
State Endorsements
Election of New Officers
Tribute of Honor
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History
Outstanding Clubs
Outstanding Clubwoman
Rookie of the Year
Past State Presidents
Past Junior Directors, Director of Junior Clubs
Tribute of Honor Winners
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Constitution
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Bylaws
77 – 86
Standing Rules
87 – 92
Alphabetical Directory
93 - 103
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Letter from GFWC International President Mary Ellen Laister
Dear Fellow GFWC Members:
It is with a great deal of enthusiasm that we provide you with the 2012-2014
GFWC Club Manual. Thank you to the chairmen, committees, and staff who have
diligently worked to put together the informative materials.
As we work to add partners and enhance what each program offers, we will
update the Club Manual on the GFWC website to reflect these additions. Refer to the
Club Manual Revisions document at www.GFWC.org/ClubManual to learn what
updates have been made to each section, and when.
You will notice a few changes to the Community Service Programs and
Reporting. Each Community Service Program has two equal chairmen—a Community
Service Program Chairman and a Community Service Program Partnership Chairman.
The word Collaboration has been eliminated from the Community Service Programs.
Clubs will no longer report to GFWC. Rather, each State President will provide a
completed Statistical Form with totals for all General, Junior, and Juniorette clubs in the
state to GFWC. This simple and easy-to-complete form will be customized to each
reporting year. There will be an Awards Program for states based on membership
categories established at the beginning of each administration. Each State
Federation may submit one entry for each of the two Special Projects, two for each of
the six Community Service Programs (one for program projects and one for partnership
projects), and each of the six Advancement Areas, according to the State Award Entry
Cover Sheet guidelines to the appropriate GFWC Chairman.
In addition, each State Federation may submit one club entry in each of the two
Special Projects, two for each of the six Community Service Programs (one for program
projects and one for partnership projects), and each of the six Advancement Areas,
according to the Club Creativity Award Entry Cover Sheet guidelines. Clubs will not
submit entries. Refer to the Reporting section of the Club Manual for more information,
including sample forms.
I sincerely hope this GFWC Club Manual will meet your club’s needs and help
you continue your vital volunteer service in your community.
Yours in Federation,
Mary Ellen Laister
2012-2014 GFWC International President
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Letter from GFWC of Tennessee President Sandy Lindeman
Ladies, we have some big shoes to fill.
Since the beginning of the Federation, women volunteers have been diligently
working to improve their communities, help those in need, and support the educational
and social systems that are so vital for us all. In the past, we have built libraries,
supported shelters for the homeless and abused, provided schools with materials and
students with supplies and food. We, the women of Tennessee, have a tradition of
service to our communities, our youth, our elderly and each other.
The last decades have brought fundamental changes to our society, and
particularly to the roles of women. Each year, more women enter the work force and
find themselves pressed for time and pulled in several directions. Because women have
been the backbone of volunteerism, the movement out of the household and into the
larger world has lead to a decline in the number of women involved in service
organizations. Service is in danger of becoming an old shoe.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. We have faced so many challenges in the
past. The challenge of adapting to a new reality will not daunt us. There are ways to
attract volunteers even if it means we don’t do things in quite the same way anymore.
There are ways to continue in the important work we have done and are doing, we just
need to use our collective creativity and commitment to find those ways.
Ladies, it’s time to put on some new shoes, honoring those that led the way, but
choosing those that will help us forge a new path, a more adaptable path. We can make
this happen. And we will.
In Federation Love,
Sandy Lindeman
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Letter from GFWC Director of Junior Clubs
Rebecca “Becky” Weber
My fellow members,
TEAMWORK is the battle cry for the GFWC Juniors in 2012-2014. As GFWC
members, we have the power to change lives, improve communities, and enrich our
own lives. Generals, Juniors, and Juniorettes all have one strong common thread – our
willingness to share our times, talents, and expertise by enhancing the lives of others
through volunteer service.
In addition to sharing our compassion, enthusiasm, and commitment, we all
must unite to tackle the “membership challenge.” The future of our remarkable
organization is in our hands. International President Mary Ellen Laister and I are
working together to unite all clubwomen in accomplishing our vision of more members
and more clubs! Now more than ever, we need to UNITE, DIVERSITY, and
MULTIPLY, while “living each day trying to accomplish something, not merely to
exist!” NOW is the time to use our resources and energy to revitalize our Federation.
My goals during these next two years are to encourage strong and energetic
Junior leadership as well as work on effective strategies for the transitions of members
from Juniorette to Junior to General clubs.
In Federation Friendship and Love,
Becky Weber
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A Collect for Club Women
A prayer of petition by Mary Stewart
Keep us, oh God, from pettiness;
Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.
Let us be done with fault finding and leave off self-seeking.
May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face,
without self-pity and without prejudice.
May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous.
Let us take time for all things; make us to grow calm, serene, gentle.
Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straightforward and unafraid.
Grant that we may realize it is the little things that create differences,
that in the big things of life we are at one*.
And may we strive to touch and to know the great, common, human heart of us all.
And, oh Lord God, let us forget not to be kind.
(*There has been some confusion as to whether the phrase should be “at one” or “as one”. May Stewart used the first
phrase. Even though that phrase is archaic, her words should not be changed as the collect is the original work of an
individual. Please assure that your Club Handbooks reflect the proper usage.)
GFWC of Tennessee Official Pledge
We pledge ourselves:
• to use our united strength to make better homes, better schools, better
surroundings, better scholarships, and better lives.
• to work together for civil health and civic righteousness;
• to preserve our heritage – the forest and the natural beauties of the land;
• to procure for our children an education, which fits them for life – the training of
the hand and the heart as well as the head;
• to protect the children. . . who are deprived of the birthright of natural
childhood;
• to obtain right conditions and proper safeguards for the women who toil.
Junior Pledge
By Helen Chaney Kimberly
I pledge my loyalty to the Juniors
by doing better than ever before
what work I have to do,
by being prompt, honest, courteous,
by leaving each day,
trying to accomplish not merely to exist.
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Administrative Calendar 2012- 2014
2012
April 20 -22, 2012
GFWC of Tennessee Convention
Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro
June 13 -17, 2012
GFWC Annual International Convention
Westin Hotel, Charlotte, NC
July 13 – 14, 2012
GFWC of Tennessee Summer Board
Hampton Inn, Mt. Juliet, TN
September 14 – 16, 2012
GFWC of Tennessee Fall Board
All Suites Hotel, Jackson, TN
November 2-3, 2012
GFWC Southeastern Region (SER) Conference
TBA, Roanoke, VA
2013
January, 2013
GFWC of Tennessee EC Meeting, Knoxville
April 12 - 14, 2013
GFWC of Tennessee Convention
Embassy Suites, Nashville Airport
June 30 – July2 2013
GFWC 122nd Annual Convention
Westin Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
September 13 - 14, 2013
GFWC of Tennessee Fall Conference
Ossoli Clubhouse, Knoxville
November 1 - 2, 2013
GFWC Southeast Region (SER)
Twin City Marriott, Winston-Salem NC
2014
January, 2014
GFWC of Tennessee EC Meeting,
Knoxville
April 10 -12, 2014
GFWC of TN Convention
Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City
June 21-24, 2014
GFWC 123rd Annual Convention
TBA Phoenix, AZ
NOVEMBER
GFWC SER IN TENNESSEE! TBA
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GFWC 2012 - 2014 Administration
Executive Committee
GFWC International President
Mary Ellen Laister
1734 N Street NW
Washington DC 20036
202-347-3168
[email protected]
GFWC Treasurer
Debbie Strahanoski
1011 Galway Road
Joliet IL 60431
815-953-4829
[email protected]
GFWC President-elect
Babs J. Condon
1224 Martin Drive
Westminster MD 21157
410-848-4171
[email protected]
GFWC Parliamentarian
Carol Habgood
319 Wickes Street
San Antonio TX 78210
210-223-6528
[email protected]
GFWC First Vice-President
Sheila E. Shea
12 Meadowbrook Road
Marlborough MA 01752
508-460-3560
[email protected]
GFWC Director of Junior Clubs
Rebecca “Becky” Weber
602 Malone Court
Metamora, IL 61548-9121
[email protected]
GFWC Second Vice-President
Mary Ellen Brock
10 Allen Drive
Kinnelong NJ 07405-2924
973-838-9424
[email protected]
GFWC Recording Secretary
Marian St. Clair
357 Riverside Drive
Greenville SC 29605
864-297-8632
[email protected]
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Southeastern Region (SER) Officers
SER President
Susan B. Martin
4909 Bal Harbor Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416
423-894-5983 (H)
[email protected]
SER Vice-President
Mary E. Thompson
105 Jenkins Drive, Indian Head, MD 20640
301-753-9146 (H) 240-216-7721 (C)
[email protected]
SER Secretary
Donna Short
72 Summertree Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356
859-223-9276 (H) 859-227-4816 (C)
[email protected]
SER Treasurer
Kathryn Sowers
1214 Jeanette Avenue, Vinton VA 24179
540-342-8611 (H) 540-529-0861 (C)
SER Parliamentarian
Marlene Wine
1046 Stonegate Drive, Salem VA 24153
540-389-9794
[email protected]
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GFWC of Tennessee Executive Committee
President
Sandy Lindeman
President - Elect
Patricia Williams
First Vice-President
Linda Hershey
Second Vice-President
Sharon Pace
Recording Secretary
Kim Ward
Treasurer
Beth Smith
Director of Junior Clubs
Candace Turnham
Parliamentary Advisor
Lana Robinson
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Appointed Officers
GFWC of TN Corresponding Secretary
Kate Lapczynski
GFWC of TN Chaplain
Shirley Butler
GFWC of TN Webmaster
Kate Lapczynski
GFWC of TN President’s Aide
Vicki Bechet
Community Program Area Chairmen
Arts Community Service Project Chairman
Mattie Mullins
Arts Partnership Chairman
Janice Hixson
Arts Contest Chairman
Terry Finnerty
Conservation Community Service Chairman
Conservation Partnership Chairman
Education Community Service Project Chairman
Education Partnership
Jocelyn Campbell
Susan Key
Robin Hodge
Kendra Walker Patty
Epsilon Sigma Omicron Chairman (ESO)
Carla Murray
Home Life Community Service Project Chairman
Janet Oakes
Home Life Partnership Chairman
Anne Wonder
International Outreach Community Service Project Chairman
Jean Cardwell
International Outreach Partnership Chairman
Public Issues Community Service Project Chairman
Public Issues Partnership Chairman
Kathy Waller
Sue Whittle
Agnes Sexton
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Standing Committees
GFWC of TN Budget and Finance Committee
GFWC OF TN Credentials Committee
Susan Martin, Chairman
Sandy Lindeman
Pat Williams
Beth Smith
Darla Dye
Charlotte Hatheway, Chairman
Nancy Patton
GFWC OF TN Revisions Committee
Lana Robinson, Chairman
Johnnie Hill
Pat Williams
Linda Hershey
Special Chairmen
GFWC Community Improvement Contest
GFWC Signature Project Domestic Violence Awareness Chairman
Tennessee Federation News
Tennessee Federation News Business Manager
Clubwoman Chairman
Convention Chairman
Fundraising
Historian
Junior Special Project Advocacy for Children
Leadership
Legislation/Public Policy
Membership
Director of Junior Membership
Protocol
GFWC Resolutions
GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center
Tennessee Leadership
Endowment
Public Relations
President’s Special Project Breast and Ovarian Cancer
GFWC Database Chairman
SER Special Project: Women in Appalachia
Darla Dye
Carla Cullip
Kate Lapczynski
Nancy Booth
Tana Sowell
Johnnie Hill
Donna McLean
Jayme Smith
Deb Allen
Pat Williams
Marcia Kribs
Sharon Pace
Candace Turnham
Linda Raley
Nancy Patton
Betty Richards
Pat Bomba
Laurel Karp
Jane Wilson
Susan Burkey
Della Gowan
Vivian Gibbons
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District Presidents
District 1
Barbara Powell, GFWC Monday Club of Johnson City
160 Greendale Road
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-534-1287
[email protected]
Smoky Mountain District
Tona Turpin, GFWC Ossoli Circle
9131 Linksvue Drive
Knoxville TN 37922
865-769-3062
[email protected]
Highland Rim District
Renee’ Keene, GFWC Centennial W.C.
100 Safley Drive
Tullahoma TN 37388
931-455-0025 (H) 931-455-3535, ext. 229 (W)
[email protected]
Music City District
Bobbie Schorsten, GFWC Hendersonville W.C.
104 Foxcross Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-824-2051 (H)
615-319-6270 (C)
[email protected]
West Tennessee Rivers
Linda Holder, GFWC Kenton W.C.
460 W. College
Kenton TN 38233
731-749-5929 (H)
731-796-5929 (C)
[email protected]
Southwest District
Pat Mingledorff, Jackson City
12 Farmington
Jackson TN 38305
731-668-0751 (H)
731-267-4883 (C)
[email protected]
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District 1 Officers
President
Barbara Powell
President-Elect
Donna Simpson
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President (Director of Junior Clubs for District 1)
Beth Smith
Robin Hodge
Recording Secretary
Susan Key
Treasurer
Barbara Santolla
Corresponding Secretary
Mary Lynn Bales
Chaplain
Pat Aldridge-Hinkle
Parliamentary Advisor
Laurel Karp
Advisor
Darla Dye
Assistant to the President
Susan Burkey
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District 1 Clubs
GFWC Elizabethton Woman’ Club
GFWC Ladies Reading Circle
Jo Voigt, President
105 Poplar Grove Rd.
Johnson City TN 37601
423-542-9109
[email protected]
Lin Maloney, President
1065 St. Ives Court
Morristown TN 37814
423-581-2891 (H) 423-312-1376(C)
[email protected]
GFWC Erwin Monday Club
GFWC Manthano Woman’s Club
Janice Johnson, President
708 Ninth St.
Erwin, TN 37650
423-743-7003
[email protected]
Janie W. Hearn, President
333 Navaho Dr.
Seymour TN 37865
865-573-7249
[email protected]
GFWC Greeneville Woman’s Club
GFWC Monday Club of Johnson City
Erin Stayton, President
1808 Moore Ave.
Greeneville, TN 37745
423-638-4555 (H) 423-522-3889 (C)
[email protected]
Laurel Karp, President
3401 Sugartree Ct.
Johnson City, TN 37604
423-282-4311 (H) 423-943-8780 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC Hancock Woman’s Club
GFWC Rutledge Woman’s Club
Wendy Burchett, President
167 Jep Trent Rd.
Sneedville, TN 37869
[email protected]
Shirlee Johnson, President
135 Albert’s Cove
Rutledge TN 37861
865-828-5399
[email protected]
GFWC Johnson City Junior Monday Club
GFWC Sneedville Woman’s Club
423-733-4143 (H) 423-733-5030 (W)
Peggy Fabozzi, President
138 Couch Rd.
Jonesborough TN 37659
423-839-2067
[email protected]
GFWC Johnson City Monday Club
Auxiliary
Susan Burkey, President
1508 W. Lakeview Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-926-6879
[email protected]
JoAnna Nichols-MacDonald, President
226 Grandview Drive
Sneedville TN 37869
423-733-1296 (H) 423-300-8031 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC Somo Sala Circle
Donna Kelly, President
1505 Morningside Drive
Morristown TN 37814
865-755-5448
[email protected]
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Smoky Mountain District Officers
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Tona Turpin
Kendra Walker Patty
Loretta Teter
Marjorie Bogert
Betty Burnett
Linda Oliver
Smoky Mountain District Clubs
GFWC Chilhowee Woman’s Club
Janet Amburn-Harpe, President
422 Greencrest Drive
Maryville TN 37803
865-406-8101 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC Loudon Woman’s Club
Jane Nichols, President
3161 Dry Valley Road
Philadelphia TN 37846
865-271-7760
[email protected]
GFWC Coytee Woman’s Club
JoAnn Kembel, President
311 Edith Lane
Lenoir City TN 37771
865-308-3955
[email protected] ;or through
Mary Ann Williamson
[email protected]
GFWC Ossoli Circle
Roberta Pedigo
7544 Little River Drive
Knoxville TN 37920
865-577-4106
[email protected]
GFWC Knoxville Woman’s Club
Mary Frances Edwards
7809 Dan Lane
Knoxville, TN 37938
865-281-7784
[email protected]
GFWC Knoxville Woman’s Club Jr.
Department
Kendra Walker Patty
2702 Lakewood Lane
Knoxville, TN 37921
865-938-7779 (H)
865-406-6081 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC Suburbia Woman’s Club
Jan Johnson, President
3001 Misty Ridge Dr.
Lenoir City TN 37772
865-816-3122
[email protected]
GFWC Tellico Village Woman’s Club
Michele Pubillones, President
118 Kawatuska Way
Loudon TN 37774
865-458-6111
[email protected]
GFWC Valamont Woman’s Club
Paulette Amsler
PO Box 9033
Chattanooga, TN 37412
423-698-0566
[email protected]
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Highland Rim District Officers
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Recording/Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Junior Director
Parliamentary Advisor
Chaplain
Renee’ Keene
Kaye Barlow
Pat Rottmund
Nancy Hale
Teresa Young
Deb Allen
Nancy Patton
Brenda Simmons
Highland Rim District Clubs
GFWC of TN Centennial W.C.
Dian Rayfield, President
106 Huntington Place
Tullahoma TN 37388
931-4550791 (H) 931-212-6623 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Cookeville Junior W.C.
Amanda Guidry, President
163 Tara Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
931-260-1765
[email protected]
GFWC of TN England Society
Ann Durall, President
12117 Valley Trail
Knoxville TN 37934
865-675-5393
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Renaissance W.C.
Kaye Barlow, President
2443 Buffalo Valley Drive
Cookeville TN 38501
931-432-5549 (H) 931-510-9352 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Sparta Woman’s Club
Sherry Hickey, President
114 Joshua Drive
Sparta TN 38583
931-739-2847
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Tullahoma W.C.
Kate Lapczynski, President
318 Marks Avenue
Tullahoma TN 37388
931-455-6996 (H) 931-581-0685 (C)
[email protected] or
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Livingston Civic
and Garden Club
Robbie Melton, President
310 University Street
Livingston TN 38570
931-823-6933
[email protected]
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Music City District Officers
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Bobbie Schorsten
Pat Bomba
Dawn Kincaid
Mary Berryhill
Jane Bryan
Music City District Clubs
GFWC of TN Bellevue Woman’s Club
Jean Anne Tye
725 Bresslyn Road
Nashville TN 37205
615-356-0036 (H) 615-306-7562 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Brandywine W.C
Ann Zimmermann, President
2736 James Edmon Court
Murfreesboro, 37129
(615) 900-3534
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Brentwood
Woman’s League
Liz Martin, President
6812 Walnut Hills Drive
Brentwood TN 37027
615-495-0199 (C) 615-371-8596 (W)
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Dickson County W.C.
Teresa York, President
200 Shady Hill Road
Dickson TN 37055
615-4446-3993 (H)
[email protected]
615-218-8445 (C)
GFWC of TN Woman’s Club of
Hendersonville
Karen Holmes, President
132 Glen Hill Drive
Hendersonville TN 37075
615-822-9616(H) 615-578-6013 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Music City Leaders
Association
Sandy Calvin, President
106 Riva Ridge
Hendersonville TN 37075
615-826-4202 (H) 615-481-4821 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Spring Station W.C.
Vicki Bechet, President
1502 Gray Fox Lane
Spring Hill TN 37174
931-451-7298 (H) 615-521-9128 (C)
[email protected]
GFWC of TN Stones River W.C.
Harriett Warren, President
3217 Knobdale Road
Nashville, TN 37214
615-883-8071 (H) 615-210-4636 (C)
[email protected]
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West Tennessee Rivers District Officers
President
First Vice President
Second Vice-President
Secretary/Treasurer
Chaplain
Linda Holder
Barbara Boden
Gay Nichols
Donna McLean
Shirley Butler
West Tennessee Rivers District Clubs
GFWC Dyer County Juniorettes
Samantha Butler, President
125 Wheatley Drive
Newbern TN 38059
731-478-8292
GFWC Ridgley Woman’s Club
Judith A. Callens
1285 Cleve Duke Road
Hornbeak TN 38232
731-538-2542
GFWC Janusette Delphian W.C.
Jane Wilson, President
903 Grove Street
Paris TN 38242
731-642-3807
[email protected]
GFWC Tiptonville W.C.
Corinne Covington
320 Cherry Street
Tiptonville, TN 38079.
731-253-7597 (h) 731-445-8829 (c)
[email protected]
GFWC Kenton Woman’s Club
Linda Holder, President
460 W. College
Kenton TN 38233
731-749-5929
GFWC Woman’s Club of Paris
Terri Bryan, President
1135 Tan Yard Hill Road
Puryear TN 38251
731-247-5368
GFWC Newbern Woman’s Club
Carla Murray, President
235 Snow Farm Road
Newbern TN 38059
731-445-6773
[email protected]
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Southwest District
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Third Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Parliamentarian
Chaplain
Pat Mingledorff
Beverly Harpole
Carolyn Blurton
Nancy Mellios
Marcia McLeary
JoAnn Waggner
Catherine King
Isobel Todd
Southwest District Clubs
GFWC Germantown
Andrea Orchik
2727 Sweet Oak Circle, Germantown TN
38138
901-755-2713
[email protected]
GFWC Jackson Woman’s Club
Beverly Harpole
54 Elmwood Drive, Jackson, TN 38305
731-664-5276
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Arts Program
Arts Community Service Projects
Arts Partnership Chairman
Arts Contest Chairmen
Mattie Mullins
Janice Hixson
Terry Finnerty
Art is essential to the quality of life! The GFWC Arts Community Service Program
encourages members to promote and support art activities in all communities. It is
designed to inspire clubwomen to engage the creative ambiance within their lives. Create
programs and projects that include music, dance, drama, theater, and other arts related
areas, both traditional and innovative. The artistic experience can be outward reaching or
for inner satisfaction. In other words, create an artistic experience that involves all
programs and projects.
The Arts Contests are designed to encourage clubwomen to use their creative abilities
through participation in photography, short story writing contest, poetry writing contest,
etc., and to sponsor youth short story and poetry writing contests.
GFWC Photography Contests
Clubs must send entries (one winner per contest per category) to be received by their
District Art Chairman by December 1st. The District Art Chairman will select one winner
per contest per category and mail winners to Terry Finnerty by January 15th each year.
GFWC of TN state winners will then be mailed by Terry Finnerty to her GFWC counterpart
by May 15th each year. Information about the contests can be accessed online at
www.gfwc.org in the Member Center under Photography Contests.
GFWC Member Short Story Writing Contest and GFWC Member Poetry Writing Contest
Clubs must send entries (only one winner per contest, per category) to be received by their
District Arts Department Chairman no later than December 1st each year. The District Arts
Department Chairman will then select one winner per contest, per category and mail to
Terry Finnerty no later than January 15th each year. GFWC of TN State winners will then be
mailed by Terry Finnerty to her GFWC counterpart no later than April 1st each year.
Information about the contests can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org in the Member
Center under Member Writing Contests. Each entry must include a GFWC Creative Arts
Waiver. Please refer to the GFWC 2012-2014 manual, which can be accessed online at
www.gfwc.org, for additional guidelines and waiver.
Youth Short Story Writing Contest and Youth Poetry Writing Contest
Clubs must send entries (only one winner per contest, per category) to be received by their
District Arts Department Chairman no later than December 1st of each year. The District
Arts Department Chairman will then select one winner per contest, per category and mail
to Terry Finnerty no later than January 15th of each year. GFWC of TN State winners will
then be mailed by Terry Finnerty to her GFWC counterpart no later than April 1st of each
year. Information about the contests can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org in the
Member Center under Youth Writing Contests.
Arts and Crafts Contests
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WILL be judged at the State Level
Purpose:
To showcase the creative and artistic talents of the clubwomen of GFWC
of TN.
Guidelines: The Arts-Crafts Contests will be held on the District level at the
Spring meeting. There will be no reporting in this area.
Art categories:
1. SCULPTURE: clay, wood, wire, paper, stone, mixed media.
Must not exceed ten pounds.
2. DRAWING: pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink, printmaking. All pencil,
charcoal, and pastels should be sprayed with a
fixative or covered by clear mylar.
3. PAINTING: oils, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media. Mat all materials
other than canvas. Size should be no smaller than 10”
x 12” or larger than 23” x 30”, including matting.
Craft Categories:
1. FABRIC WALL HANGING: quilted, appliqué, painted, combinations
2. APPLIQUE ONLY
Category A: Decorated clothing
Category B: Towels, runners, etc.
3. CROCHET
4. KNITTING
5. NEEDLEPOINT, CROSS-STITCH, BARGELLO (canvas or plastic)
6. EMBROIDERY: crewel, duplicate stitch, candle wicking, mixed
7. DECORATIVE PAINTING: on fabric, tin, glass, wood, etc. ex: tole
painting
8. SEWING
Category A. heirloom sewing, smocking
Category B: general clothing
Category C: all other types of items
9. HANDMADE JEWELRY
10. SOFT SCULPTURE: dolls, stuffed animals, decorative pieces
11. BEADWORK: other than jewelry, such as beaded purses, etc.
12. QUILTING
Category A: Hand quilting
Category B: Machine quilting
13. MISCELLANEOUS: any original craft item that will not fit into any of
the above mentioned categories.
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Rules of Entry: Arts and Crafts Contest
1. All Arts and Crafts items will be judged on the District level at the Spring Meeting.
FIRST PLACE DISTRICT WINNERS ONLY are eligible for judging at the State
Convention.
2. All works must be original and completed in contest year. No kits or copies.
3. Contest is for amateurs only who have not earned over $500 during the contest year
for their entered Art or Craft.
4. All entries must be labeled with an index card stating:
Front of card: NAME of category (not the number) and title of work
Back of card: artist’s or crafter’s name, address, telephone number, and club
5. Index card label must be attached to the front of the work with tape or pin, showing
the title and the category for the work.
6. All entries must be hand delivered for judging and picked up at the close of district
meetings.
Recognition: District Arts Chairmen are responsible for the recognition of winners at
District Meetings.
Conservation Program
Conservation Community Service Project Chairman
Conservation Partnership Chairman
Jocelyn Campbell
Susan Key
Our natural resources are among our most precious treasures. The GFWC Conservation
Community Service Program is designed for members to gain an appreciation for our
environment. Through preservation, maintenance, and restoration of our natural resources,
it strives to educate members about the importance of beautifying our communities;
preserving, maintaining, and restoring natural resources; and stimulating citizen action to
address these concerns. Our natural resources include, but are not limited to, water, trees,
plants, air, land and wildlife.
For additional ideas and resources for the Conservation Community Service Program refer
to this section in the GFWC 2012-2014 Club manual which can be accessed online at
www.gfwc.org.
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Education Community Service Program
Education Community Service Project Chairman
Education Partnership Chairman
Epsilon Sigma Omicron Chairman (ESO)
Robin Hodge
Kendra Walker Patty
Carla Murray
The GFWC Education Community Service Program works to improve literacy and
education awareness in communities at home and around the world. Clubwomen are
dedicated to promoting a commitment to literacy and lifelong learning.
For additional ideas for the Education Community Service Program, refer to this section in
the GFWC 2012-2014 Club Manual which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org.
Home Life Community Service Program
Home Life Community Service Project Chairman
Home Life Partnership Chairman
Janet Oakes
Anne Wonder
The GFWC Home Life Community Service Program is designed to inform members of
issues that affect the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by providing
opportunities and resources to meet and address needs through volunteering. Through
this program, clubs may develop and implement projects that promote a healthy
lifestyle; increase awareness and prevention, research, and treatment of disease; target
personal development; address the issues of hunger, inadequate housing, and
homelessness; and/or prevent or correct financial difficulties.
This is the program where you report all of your work in Unicorn/Mountain Division.
GFWC of Tennessee has had a Mountain Division project since the beginning of our
Federation. The Unicorn Fund is an entity that serves the underserved children of
Morgan and Scott counties. The program provides food, clothing, medical supplies,
coal, etc., to those in need. A few fund-raising projects are held each year, but the
Unicorn Fund is primarily financed by the Second Time Around Boutique. This store
accepts donations of clothing and household items that are new or in good shape and
then resells them to the county populations. All funds raised or collected go to the
children and their families. This program receives no federal money and needs the
support of everyone. In addition to helping meet basic needs, The Unicorn Fund
awards six scholarships each year. Please send donations of money, clothing, etc.,
directly to:
The Unicorn Fund, 8801 Main Street, Wartburg, TN 37887
For additional ideas for the Education Community Service Program, refer to this
section in the GFWC 2012-2014 Club Manual, which can be accessed online at
www.gfwc.org.
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International Outreach Community Service Program
International Outreach Community Service Chairman
International Outreach Partnership Chairman
Jean Cardwell
Kathy Waller
The International Outreach Community Service Program is designed to enable
members to become better world citizens through advocacy, education, and action,
which will in turn affect change in and for our global friends and their communities.
The GFWC International Outreach Community Service Program allows clubs to reach
beyond their own communities through education and global awareness.
For additional ideas for the Education Community Service Program, refer to this
section in the GFWC 2012-2014 Club Manual which can be accessed online at
www.gfwc.org.
Public Issues Community Service Program
Public Issues Community Service Chairman
Public Issues Partnership Chairman
Sue Whittle
Agnes Sexton
The GFWC Public Issues Community Service Program is designed to actively connect
members with effective projects and activities relating to civic engagement. This
program focuses on citizenship, Veterans Affairs, Emergency Preparedness and Safety.
For additional ideas for the Public Issues Community Service Program, refer to this
section in the GFWC 2012-2014 Club Manual which can be accessed online at
www.gfwc.org.
Special Projects
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine
Join more than 10,000 clubwomen and subscribe to GFWC’s premier publication,
GFWC Clubwoman magazine, your source for the latest club news, program updates,
valuable resources, in-depth features, and helpful tips. For more information refer to the
Forms in the GFWC Club Manual, which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org or contact
GFWC of TN Chairman, Johnny Hill.
Community Improvement Contest (CIC)
Objective: To encourage and reward clubs for completing improvement projects that
meet the unique needs of their communities, helping to make their cities and towns
better places to live. For more information refer to Special Projects in the GFWC Club
Manual, which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org or contact GFWC of TN Chairman,
Darla Dye.
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Fund Raising
This committee raises money for GFWC of Tennessee by selling items at Fall
Conference and at State Convention to help defray operating expenses. Some of those
monies will be designated as Dollars for Delegates Funds to be used as needed. Refer to
Standing Rule #32 for guidelines. For further fund raising items refer to the Special Projects
in the GFWC Club Manual which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org or contact GFWC
of TN Chairman Donna McLean .
Membership
The membership goals of GFWC of Tennessee are to recruit new members and retain
the current membership. Members are encouraged to recruit and report new members
during the Seasonal Recruitment Campaign. New member packets are available. Please
send the names and addresses of newly initiated members to GFWC of TN Chairman
Sharon Pace.
Leadership
Another goal of GFWC of Tennessee is to promote leadership skills and provide
activities to all members. By identifying potential leaders we can strengthen their skills
and encourage them to seek leadership positions. It is equally important to celebrate
leadership success.
For information on leadership opportunities and suggestions for workshop activities, refer to the
GFWC Club Manual, which can be accessed at www.gfwc.org, or contact GFWC of TN
Leadership Chair Pat Williams.
GFWC Domestic Violence Awareness Program
Objective: To increase member awareness about and involvement in programs to
decrease domestic violence in communities and across the nation.
For further information refer to Special Projects in the GFWC Club Manual which can be
accessed online at www.gfwc.org, or contact GFWC of TN Chairman, Carla Cullip
Junior’s Special Project: Advocates for Children
Objective: To encourage members to continue projects related to children and youth.
For further information refer to Special Projects in the GFWC Club Manual, which can be
accessed online at www.gfwc.org, or contact GFWC of TN Junior Chairman, Deb Allen.
Legislation and Public Policy Program
Objective: To involve GFWC club members in grassroots advocacy for GFWC
Resolutions and priority issues. For further information refer to Special Projects in the
GFWC Club Manual, which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org, or contact GFWC of TN
Chairman Marcia Kribs.
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Public Relations
Objective: To assist members with outreach activities by providing tools that help
create a positive image of women’s clubs, and familiarize members with the Federation
history, mission, and current initiatives. For further information refer to the Special Projects
in the GFWC Club Manual, which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org, or contact GFWC
of TN Chairman Jane Wilson.
Request for Club History
Preserving our heritage as clubwomen is vital for future generations. If we don’t record
our history, then those who come after us may never fully appreciate our endeavors
and accomplishments.
Each club is asked to submit a written history.
Please use a 1 ½” margin for binding on the left side of each page.
You may use as many pages as necessary.
Be sure to include your club name, the year chartered or federated, your club
motto, and any other information that is pertinent to your club.
If you have never submitted a history before, please start at your club’s inception
and proceed forward. If you have submitted a history, please begin where you
ended and catch up to the present day.
Please submit a history in the spring of 2013 and bring it up to date in 2014.
Please bring one copy to Spring Convention 2013 and Spring Convention 2014 for
our GFWC of Tennessee state records. A collection box will be available at
Convention registration. Also, please mail a copy of your 2013 history and your
2014 history to:
GFWC
Attention: Women’s History and Resource Center
1734 N Street
Washington, DC 20036-2990
Women’s History and Resource Center
Objective: To collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the history of GFWC and
women volunteers. As noted in the Request for Club History, you may also mail a copy of
your club history to the address listed above. For further information refer to the Special
Projects in the GFWC Club Manual which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org or contact
GFWC of TN Historian, Jayme Smith
LEADS (Leadership Education and Development Seminar)
Objective: To identify GFWC members who have the potential to assume leadership
positions and provide them with the skills, confidence, and commitment to become
future Federation leaders. For further information refer to the Resources and Information
section in the GFWC Club Manual which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org or contact
GFWC of TN President Sandy Lindeman. The application for LEADS is in this
handbook.
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Tennessee Leadership Seminar
Clubs are asked to sponsor one high school student each year to attend the Tennessee
Leadership Seminar. For further information contact GFWC of TN Chairman Pat Bomba.
Jennie Award
Objective: To spotlight one clubwoman from each region who has been judged on
club, state, region and national levels for her outstanding performance as a volunteer
within her club, community and family. For further information refer to the Special Projects
in the GFWC Club Manual which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org or contact GFWC
of TN President Sandy Lindeman. The application for the JENNIE AWARD is listed in
this handbook.
Tennessee Federation News
The Tennessee Federation News is the official state magazine/newsletter for GFWC of
Tennessee. There are four issues per year, and clubs are asked to send articles and
pictures to the editor for publication in the online newsletter. Because we understand
that everyone doesn’t have email, we will be issuing some hard copies upon request,
though we encourage clubs to print out the newsletter for their members without email
accounts.
Please email your pictures and articles to:
Kate Lapczynski, Editor
318 Marks Avenue Tullahoma TN 37388
[email protected]
E-mail is the preferred method of submission
Deadlines:
December 1, February 1, April 30, June 1
The cost will remain at $4.00 per year per subscription.
Send subscription list (complete with subscriber’s name, address and email) to Nancy
Booth at [email protected]. Subscriptions checks should be made out to
GFWC of TN and sent to Nancy Booth.
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Tennessee Endowment Fund
This fund was established during the 1950-52 administration. Its purpose is to
perpetuate the GFWC of Tennessee Federation and to keep dues affordable for all. The
function of the endowment is to use the interest of the account for state administrative
costs that are not covered by the dues. To add to this fund, clubs are asked to donate at
least $1 per member.
Another way to donate to the Tennessee Endowment Fund is to purchase space in the
Golden Tribute Book. Individuals and clubs may choose to honor or memorialize
members in the following ways:
$100 = one full page – may consist of 320 words or a combination of a
picture and captions
$50 = one-half page – may consist of 160 words or a combination of a
picture and captions
$25 = quarter page – may consist of 80 words or a combination of a 2” x1”
picture and captions
$10 = one or two line tribute or memorial – no picture
Endowment Fund Annual Awards:
1. Pearl Toulon Plaque is awarded to the District which contributes the most per
capita.
2. Tennessee Endowment Fund Plaque is awarded to the club giving the largest
contribution.
3. 100% Recognition Certificates are awarded to each club contribution of $1 or
more per member.
Send checks to GFWC of TN Treasurer Beth Smith
and Endowment Tribute information to
GFWC of TN Endowment Chair Laurel Karp.
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GFWC of Tennessee Scholarship Program
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international organization dedicated to
community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
The Tennessee Federation awards scholarships of $1,000.00 to deserving students in
Tennessee. Candidates must be planning to attend or currently be enrolled in a
Tennessee college or university.
Application deadline is March 1st. After receiving applications, the GFWC of
Tennessee Scholarship Committee will evaluate the candidates for a final determination
of the distribution. Notification will be made May 1st. Previous scholarship winners
must reapply to be eligible the following year. Scholarship monies will be mailed
directly to the recipient's college or university. Student is responsible for providing
GFWC of Tennessee with the necessary information.
The scholarship monies are funded by the interest from a Certificate of Deposit and
individual club donations specified for the scholarship fund.
Applications must be received on or before March 1st
Mail to: Susan B. Martin, Chairman
4909 Bal Harbor Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416
423-894-5983
A complete information packet for consideration will include:
1) Two (2) recommendations: one from a teacher, guidance counselor, or
principal, one from outside the school (employer, minister, etc.)
2) Official high school transcript or college transcript
3) List of significant awards, honors, and achievements (college students use
only junior and senior years of high school and college years)
4) One page student essay responding to “What one incident, person, or event
has had the most influence in selecting your future course in life and has also
challenged the development of your leadership skills?”
5) Completed 2 page application including signatures
PLEASE do not staple the pages together. The required attachments must accompany
your application and not be mailed separately. In the case of transcript and
recommendations, they may be sealed in separate envelopes and included as part of
the package. The application may NOT be submitted electronically. If all
components of the applications are not received in hand by March 1st, your
application will not be eligible.
The Scholarship Committee looks forward to hearing from you and hope we can be of
financial assistance in your quest for further education.
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GFWC of Tennessee Scholarship Program Application
Please type or print clearly.
Name:____________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ Phone ____________________
Email (optional):___________________________________________________________
Date of Birth:__________________ Social Security # (optional):___________________
Scholastic Information
High School Attended:______________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
Phone:
GPA (out of 4.0)_____________________
Most recent ACT score:__________________ Most recent SAT score:_______________
Educational Institution in which Enrollment is Desired
Name of College/University:________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
_____Applied _____Accepted Course of Study:_______________________________
Date term begins:_____________________ Expected date of graduation:___________
Amount of tuition/fees per semester:_________________________________________
For Student Currently Enrolled in College or University
College Currently Attending:________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________ GPA (out of 4.0)___________________
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Work Experience
Are you currently employed?_____yes _____no
If so, how long?______________
Current place of employment:______________________________________________
Position held:____________________________________________________________
Parental Information
Name of Parent/Guardian:_________________________________________________
Relationship:_____________________________________________________________
Address (if different):______________________________________________________
Phone (if different):_______________________ Email(if different):_______________
What is the approximate combined household income last year before taxes?
Include all sources of income. (mark only one)
_____ Less than $10,000
_____ Approximately $10,000 to $30,000
_____ Approximately $30,000 to $50,000 _____ More than $50,000
Please explain any extraordinary circumstances or special needs that may affect your
ability to finance your college education.
Student and Parent Affirmation
We affirm that the information provided on this application is accurate, to the best of
our knowledge. We understand that misrepresentation may constitute fraud, which
may result in the loss of eligibility for this scholarship, or may have other legal
consequences. We give permission for the selection committee of GFWC of Tennessee
to review the student transcript, test scores, and other pertinent information.
Signature of Student:________________________________________________
Date:___________
Signature of Parent/Guardian:_________________________________________
Date:___________
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Reporting Guidelines
The goal of reporting is to promote local clubs by recognizing the value of their
contributions to their communities, state, and nation. All clubs are encouraged to
report to State Chairmen their club’s accomplishments, programs, and projects in the
GFWC program areas.
Clubs DO NOT report directly to GFWC.
Reporting year is January 1st through December 31st of each year.
Clubs must have paid dues annually by January 15th to be eligible for awards.
Reports will be judged in four categories:
§ Division I – Clubs with 15 or fewer members
§ Division II - Clubs with 16- 25 members
§ Division III - Clubs with 26-50 members
§ Division IV - Clubs with over 50 members
General and Junior club reports will be judged together.
Two (2) copies of all reports along with the 2012- 2014 GFWC Statistical Form
must be postmarked by February 1st of each year to be judged. The Statistical
Form will consist of all the programs and projects in the program area
accomplished during the reporting year. Unless otherwise specified within this
manual, reports should be sent to:
Linda Hershey
915 Clarendon Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405
A copy of the Club Rating Guide can be found in this handbook or in the
GFWC Club Manual, which can be accessed online at www.gfwc.org.
For each report, clubs are encouraged to submit up to two (2) pages describing
no more than ten (10) specific projects completed by the club that have made the
most impact in their community or club. Please include information that
describes the “who, what, when, where, how and why” of the project as well as
pertinent statistics for the project.
No cross reporting or double reporting allowed in any program area.
These guidelines apply for reporting to the state only. Each club should refer to
their District for District Reporting Guidelines as these may differ between
districts.
Please refer to the 2012-2014 Reporting Form and Guidelines before beginning
the reporting process.
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GFWC of TN Club Statistical Form
Annual Reporting Period: January 1 – December 31
2012
2013
Club name
Name of person reporting
Address
Phone and email address
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete this form to include total statistics for your club for each Special Project, Community
Service Project, Partnership Project, and Advancement Area.
Submit two (2) copies of the Club Statistical Form along with two (2) copies of the narratives no
later than February 1st to Linda Hershey 915 Clarendon Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Upon receipt of these forms, Linda will send copies to the respective state chairmen.
Please enclose your narratives with this form.
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District Awards
Pewter Cup – This is the annual award presented to each District President whose clubs are
100% in submitting their club rating guides to GFWC of TN President Sandy
Lindeman by February 1st of each year. A copy of club rating guide should also
be sent to each District President.
Jefferson Cup – This is the award which travels annually to the District whose general clubs
receive the most first and second place awards at the annual state convention.
District Membership Award – This annual award recognizes the District that shows the largest
increase in dues paying members. The GFWC of TN Second Vice-President and
Treasurer will determine the winning District.
Club Awards
First and Second Place Award Certificates
Award Certificates will be given for each program area and special project.
The certificates will be awarded in four categories:
Division I – Clubs with 15 or fewer members
Division II - Clubs with 16- 25 members
Division III - Clubs with 26-50 members
Division IV - Clubs with over 50 members
Certificates will be awarded annually at state convention. To be eligible for awards, clubs must
have paid dues by January 15th of each year and submitted reports to the GFWC of TN 1st VicePresident by February 1st of each year.
Outstanding Club Awards
This is an annual award given to GFWC of TN Clubs in all membership categories that meet the
stated criteria. Clubs placing second in each category will receive a certificate.
Criteria for the GFWC of Tennessee Outstanding Club Award
Club Rating Guide/Score Sheet:
Superior
Excellent
Average
30 points
20 points
10 points
Departments/Special Committees
1st place
2nd place
15 points
10 points
Membership
New club formed
10% increase
20 points
10 points
100% Subscriptions
TF News
GFWC Clubwoman
10 points
10 points
$1.00 per member donation
TN Endowment
TN Headquarters
TN Scholarships
10 points
10 points
10 points
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Treasurer / Dues
DUES:
1.
Dues for each club member will be $17.00 ($15.00 to GFWC + $2.00 to GFWC of TN)
payable December 1; for points on the club rating guide by December 15; and are
delinquent if not in the hands of the treasurer by January 15 of each year.
2.
Make check out to GFWC of Tennessee.
3.
Club treasurer should use the club treasurer’s form in the reporting section.
4.
Total the dues/donations on the form and send one check ONLY to cover that total.
5.
Include a self-addressed postcard if you desire confirmation that dues were
received.
6.
Club will be categorized by number of members with dues paid by January 15 for
award reporting purposes. Each chairman will receive a list of clubs and the
membership number from the treasurer.
7.
For members joining after the January 15 deadline, the club treasurer should send to
the State Treasurer of GFWC of TN all dues collected as new members join.
DONATIONS:
1.
Donations to support Tennessee: Use form provided to make contributions to
support TN Endowment, Headquarters, Scholarship, and Mountain Division.
Contributions must be made by December 31 to be included in 100% certificates and
must agree with number of members for which dues were paid.
2.
Donations to support GFWC are to be sent by the individual clubs to headquarters
in Washington D.C. Examples – WHRC, Clubwoman Magazine, 1734 Society.
3.
Any contribution not listed on the treasurer’s report form should be sent directly to
the charity. Examples – SOS, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Easter
Seals.
4.
Do not include any donations made at another time in the total on a report form. In
other words,
Donations + dues on the report form should total the amount for which the check is
drawn.
REIMBURSEMENTS:
1.
State officers and department chairmen must submit written request with the
appropriate (original) receipts to the treasurer for allocated funds.
2.
Forms will be made available for submission to the State Treasurer for budget
reimbursements, Board of Directors travel reimbursement and travel reimbursement
from Dollars for Delegates.
3.
Any non-budgeted requests must be submitted in writing to the Executive
Committee for approval before the State Treasurer can disburse any funds.
4.
GFWC of TN is a nonprofit and pays no sales tax on consumable goods used by and
for the GFWC of TN. If purchasing such, you must secure a tax-exempt form or be
prepared to pay the tax.
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Club Treasurer’s Report Form for 2013
Mail this form with dues/contributions to:
Beth Smith 665 River Bend Road, Greeneville, TN 37743
Club Name _____________________________________________District
___________
Club President__________________________________Club Treasurer_________________
Address of Person Submitting Form_____________________________________________
Telephone Number of Person Submitting Form
E-Mail Address of Person Submitting Form
Number of Club Members ____________________
Federation Dues: $17.00 per member x __________members =
$_______________
Include only the following contributions:
(Other contributions should be sent directly to GFWC or to the charity.)
Tennessee Endowment Fund
$____________________
Tennessee Headquarters Fund
$____________________
Tennessee Scholarship Fund
$____________________
Pennies for Arts
$____________________
Mountain Division – Unicorn Fund
$____________________
Heifer Project – Build An Ark
$____________________
VAVS
$____________________
Tennessee Leadership Seminar
__________student(s) @ $175 =
$____________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED
$____________________
Please send check for the total payable to GFWC of Tennessee.
Dues must be received by January 15th of each year for club to be eligible for awards.
Club Treasurer’s Report Form for 2014
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Mail this form with dues/contributions to:
Beth Smith 665 River Bend Road, Greeneville, TN 37743
Club Name _____________________________________________District
___________
Club President__________________________________Club Treasurer_________________
Address of Person Submitting Form_____________________________________________
Telephone Number of Person Submitting Form
E-Mail Address of Person Submitting Form_______________ _____________________
Number of Club Members ____________________
Federation Dues: $17.00 per member x __________members =
$_______________
Include only the following contributions:
(Other contributions should be sent directly to GFWC or to the charity.)
Tennessee Endowment Fund
$____________________
Tennessee Headquarters Fund
$____________________
Tennessee Scholarship Fund
$____________________
Pennies for Arts
$____________________
Mountain Division – Unicorn Fund
$____________________
Heifer Project – Build An Ark
$____________________
VAVS
$____________________
Tennessee Leadership Seminar
__________student(s) @ $175 =
$____________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED
$____________________
Please send check for the total payable to GFWC of Tennessee.
Dues must be received by January 15th of each year for club to be eligible for awards.
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Club Rating Guide
Due Date is February 15, 2013
All clubs (General and Junior) send Club Rating Guide to State President and District
President
The Club Rating Guide is very important. The State President and Director of Junior
Clubs file State and International Reports using the information gathered from clubs.
The Club Rating Guide determines the club rating for state convention.
Club Rating Guide determines the basis for an award to District Presidents if all clubs
participate.
Clubs: The District Presidents need your information so that they can record
information for their files.
Keep a copy of the completed Club Rating Guide for club evaluation and assessment.
Club Rating: Assessment by points
Average
Excellent
Superior
750 points
1,500 points
3,000 points
“Footsteps from the past leading to a new future in Federation”
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2013 Club Rating Guide
Club Name
City
Number of Members
Club President’s Name
Club’s Total Points
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Attendance
Spring District
GFWC of TN Convention
GFWC Convention
GFWC of TN Summer Bd.
GFWC of TN Fall Board
Fall District
Southeastern Region
Per member
Total
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
50 points each _____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Bylaws
Conform to GFWC of TN Bylaws
Read (any portion) at club meeting
Leadership Participation
District Officer/board
GFWC of TN officer/board
SER officer/board
District/TN/GFWC officer/
board visit club
Hostess for a district meeting
25 points
25 points
25 points each _____
50 points each _____
50 points each _____
_____
_____
_____
50 points each _____
Workshop (protocol, leadership, reporting, etc.)
Sponsored club/district event
Attended event
25 points each
Reporting
Number of club reports to district and state
_____
50 points
100 points
25 points each _____
Completed Statistical Form Club Rating Guide
New officer’s information sent to district and state.
Submitted LEADS candidate to GFWC of Tennessee
Club history updated and sent to district/state/WHRC
_____
_____
100
50
50
100
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Total for this page
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MEMBERSHIP
Recruit: Seasonal Recruitment Campaign
Per Member
# of new members
50 points each _____
Increased total of dues paying
members over previous year
50 points each _____
Held Orientation Session
Submitted new members names to GFWC of TN & GFWC
100
50
Retain
Subscribe to TF News
25 points each _____
Subscribe to GFWC Clubwoman
25 points each _____
Organized/participated in club/district/
GFWC of TN membership workshop
25 points each _____
Recognized member contributions
with special event
25 points each _____
Selected Outstanding Club Woman
Nominated an eligible member for Tribute of Honor
Requested Gold Cards for eligible members
50
50
50
Rebuild
Organized or reinstated a club
Total
200
PROGRAM/PROJECTS/PUBLICITY
Programs
Utilizing GFWC program areas
GFWC Junior Special Emphasis
Members participating in ESO
Members entering contests
(writing/photography/crafts)
Projects
# utilizing GFWC program areas
Included another club/organization
in your event
Publicity
Articles published in/on local media
Submitted articles/photos to
TF News/GFWC Clubwoman
Wore GFWC/club identification at an event
25 points each _____
25 points each_____
25 points each_____
100
25 points each _____
50
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
Total for this page
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FINANCIAL
Per member
Dues paid to GFWC of TN by December 1
Club and member monetary contributions
1 point per dollar sent to GFWC of TN Treasurer
TN Endowment
TN Headquarters
TN Scholarship Fund
Pennies for Art
Heifer International
VAVS
TN Leadership Seminar
Total
50
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Total 1 point per dollar
Ways and Means/Dollars for Delegates
1 point per dollar sent to GFWC of TN Treasurer
Direct Mailings
Innisbrook Wraps
Uncle Al’s Pecans
Acrew Products, LLC
Opus Design Group
Coupon/Affinity programs
Grants
GFWC Endowment
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Total 1 point per dollar
GFWC of TN
Donated basket/item to district/state
Purchased items district/state
50 points each
25 points each
_____
_____
Total of this page
Grand Total of all 3 pages
Congratulations! You did it!
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2012 – 2014 GFWC of Tennessee
2014 Club Rating Guide
Due Date is February 15, 2014
Club Name
City
Number of Members
Club President’s Name
Club’s Total Points
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Attendance
Spring District
GFWC of TN Convention
GFWC Convention
GFWC of TN Summer Bd.
GFWC of TN Fall Board
Fall District
Southeastern Region
Per member
Total
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
50 points each _____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Bylaws
Conform to GFWC of TN Bylaws
Read (any portion) at club meeting
Leadership Participation
District Officer/board
GFWC of TN officer/board
SER officer/board
District/TN/GFWC officer/
board visit club
Hostess for a district meeting
25 points
25 points
_____
_____
25 points each _____
50 points each _____
50 points each _____
_____
_____
_____
50 points each _____
_____
_____
Workshop (protocol, leadership, reporting, etc.)
Sponsored club/district event
Attended event
25 points each
Reporting
Number of club reports to district and state
_____
50 points
100 points
25 points each _____
Completed Statistical Form Club Rating Guide
New officer’s information sent to district and state.
Submitted LEADS candidate to GFWC of Tennessee
Club history updated and sent to district/state/WHRC
100
50
50
100
Total for this page
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
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MEMBERSHIP
Recruit: Seasonal Recruitment Campaign
Per Member
# of new members
50 points each _____
Increased total of dues paying
members over previous year
50 points each _____
Held Orientation Session
Submitted new members names to GFWC of TN & GFWC
Total
100
50
Retain
Subscribe to TF News
25 points each _____
Subscribe to GFWC Clubwoman
25 points each _____
Organized/participated in club/district/
GFWC of TN membership workshop
25 points each _____
Recognized member contributions
with special event
25 points each _____
Selected Outstanding Club Woman
Nominated an eligible member for Tribute of Honor
Requested Gold Cards for eligible members
50
50
50
Rebuild
Organized or reinstated a club
200
PROGRAM/PROJECTS/PUBLICITY
Programs
Utilizing GFWC program areas
GFWC Junior Special Emphasis
Members participating in ESO
Members entering contests
(writing/photography/crafts)
Projects
# utilizing GFWC program areas
Included another club/organization
in your event
Publicity
Articles published in/on local media
Submitted articles/photos to
TF News/GFWC Clubwoman
Wore GFWC/club identification at an event
25 points each _____
25 points each_____
25 points each_____
100
25 points each _____
50
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
25 points each _____
Total for this page
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FINANCIAL
Per member
Dues paid to GFWC of TN by December 1
Club and member monetary contributions
1 point per dollar sent to GFWC of TN Treasurer
TN Endowment
TN Headquarters
TN Scholarship Fund
Pennies for Art
Heifer International
VAVS
TN Leadership Seminar
Total
50
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Total 1 point per dollar
Ways and Means/Dollars for Delegates
1 point per dollar sent to GFWC of TN Treasurer
Direct Mailings
Innisbrook Wraps
Uncle Al’s Pecans
Acrew Products, LLC
Opus Design Group
Coupon/Affinity programs
Grants
GFWC Endowment
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Total 1 point per dollar
GFWC of TN
Donated basket/item to district/state
Purchased items district/state
50 points each
25 points each
_____
_____
Total of this page
Grand Total of all 3 pages
Congratulations! You did it!
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Outstanding Clubwoman Award
The purpose of this award is to promote volunteerism and give annual recognition to
outstanding GFWC of Tennessee members.
To be eligible for this award, member must be an active, dues-paying member of a per
capita dues-paying GFWC of Tennessee Club.
Rules
1.
Only volunteer activities within the one-year span from March 1-February 15 or
current year may be included on the application.
2.
Only one nomination from each club may be sent to the State each year.
3.
The club’s nomination must be sent to the State officers in charge of membership.
4.
Club entry must be postmarked on or before March 1 of the current year.
5.
The State Chairman of Membership is responsible for having the entries judged
and the selection of one outstanding clubwoman will be presented at GFWC of
TN convention.
Judging Criteria
1.
GFWC of Tennessee activities March 1-February 15 of current year of report.
A.
Club attendance and participation
B.
Club offices, chairmanship
C.
Attendance and participation in District and State meetings
D.
Work for membership extension
E.
Participation in club projects and programs
2.
Other community activities: membership and service in other organizations,
church, school, PTA, scouts, community fund drives, political affairs, etc.
3.
Home, family activities, self-enrichment pursuits, talents, individuality.
75%
15%
10%
Entry
1.
Cover page is the nomination Cover Sheet and is counted as page 1 of the
allowed five (5) total pages.
2.
Entry must be in outline form, typed and double-spaced on 8 ½ x 11” paper, one
side only, following the criteria listed above.
3.
Do not use artwork, press clippings or letters of endorsement. The chairman will
remove such materials before judging.
Entry shall be signed by:
1. Club President
2. Club Recording Secretary
Mail Entry to: Sharon Pace 109 Inverness Court, Hendersonville, TN
3. Nominee
37075
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Outstanding Clubwoman Nomination Cover Sheet
Year One
Nominees Name
Club Name
District
Nominee’s Mailing Address
Years of Active Service
Please refer to page 48 of the GFWC of TN Manual for the rules, Judging Criteria, and
Entry instructions.
This cover sheet is counted as Page 1 of the allowed five (5) total pages. The entire
entry, once signed, should be mailed to
Sharon Pace
109 Inverness Court
Hendersonville TN 37075
Please provide required signatures below.
Club President
Club Recording Secretary
Nominee
Date
Please copy this cover sheet, one per nominee per year.
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Rookie of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to promote volunteerism and give annual recognition to
outstanding GFWC of Tennessee NEW members.
An award will be given to the GFWC of Tennessee Rookie of the Year. To be eligible for
this award, member must be an active, dues-paying member of a per capita duespaying GFWC of Tennessee Club joining said club during the reporting year.
Rules
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Only volunteer activities within the one-year span from March 1-February 15 or
current year may be included on the application.
Only one nomination from each club may be sent to the State.
The club’s nomination must be sent to the State officer in charge of membership.
Club entry must be postmarked on or before March 1 of the current year.
State chairmen are responsible for having the entries judged and the selection of
the Rookie of the Year will be presented at GFWC of Tennessee convention.
Judging Criteria
1.
2.
3.
GFWC of TN activities March 1-February 15 of the current year of report.
A.
Club attendance and contributions
B.
Attendance and participation in District, State meetings.
C.
Work for membership extension.
D.
Participation in club projects and programs.
Other community activities: membership and service in other
organizations, church, school, PTA, scouts, community fund drives,
political affairs, etc.
Home, family activities, self-enrichment pursuits, talents, individuality.
75%
15%
10%
Entry
1.
Cover page is the nomination Cover Sheet and is counted as page 1 of the
allowed four (4) total pages.
2.
Entry must be in outline form, typed and double-spaced on 8 ½ x 11” paper, one
side only, following the criteria listed above.
3.
Do not use artwork, press clippings or letters of endorsement. The chairman will
remove such materials before judging.
Entry shall be signed by the:
1. Club President
2. Club Recording Secretary
3. Nominee
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Rookie of the Year Nominating Cover Sheet
Nomination due by February 15, 2013
Mail entry to:
Sharon Pace 109 Inverness Court, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Name of Nominee
Husband’s Name
Mailing Address
Name of Club
District
_________________________
Date Joined
A. Attendance and contributions to club (March 1-February 15 of reporting
year)______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
B.
Attendance and contribution at District and State Level (Mar. 1-Feb. 15)
C. Work for membership extension
Was nominee responsible for bringing in new club members this
year?_________
Number of New Members__________
Personal Growth (yes or no):
ESO Member______
Subscribe to TF News______
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine______
The following may be answered on the allowed three additional pages.
D. Participation in club projects and programs.
E. Other community activities: membership and service in other organizations, church,
school, PTA, scouts, community fund drives, political affairs, etc.
F. Home and family activities, self-enrichment pursuits, talents and individuality.
_____________________________________
Club President’s Signature
______________________________
Club Secretary’s Signature
_____________________________________
Nominee’s Signature
______________________________
Date
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Rookie of the Year Nominating Cover Sheet
Nomination due by February 15, 2014
Mail entry to:
Sharon Pace 109 Inverness Court, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Name of Nominee
Husband’s Name
Mailing Address
Name of Club
District
_________________________
Date Joined
A. Attendance and contributions to club (March 1-February 15 of reporting
year)______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
B. Attendance and contribution at District and State Level (Mar. 1-Feb. 15)
C. Work for membership extension
1.
Was nominee responsible for bringing in new club members this
year?_________
Number of New Members__________
Personal Growth (yes or no):
ESO Member______
Subscribe to TF News______
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine______
The following may be answered on the allowed three additional pages.
D. Participation in club projects and programs.
E. Other community activities: membership and service in other organizations, church,
school, PTA, scouts, community fund drives, political affairs, etc.
F. Home and family activities, self-enrichment pursuits, talents and individuality.
_____________________________________
Club President’s Signature
______________________________
Club Secretary’s Signature
_____________________________________
Nominee’s Signature
______________________________
Date
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LEADS Participant Application
Name
__________________________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________________
Phone
____________________________
Club
___________________________________ District ______________________
Email ______________________________
Above information should be concealed during judging process.
If more space is needed, please complete answers on the reverse side of this form.
List all local club offices and/or chairmanships held
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List all district offices and/or chairmanships held.
List GFWC club/district programs/projects in which involved.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List positions at district/state/national level in which you are interested.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to:
•
Defray costs to attend GFWC LEADS not covered by GFWC or state?
Yes ______ No ______
•
Return to the state and share what you have learned at LEADS?
Yes ______ No ______
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 1
Return this form along with two letters of support from active GFWC club members to:
GFWC of TN President Sandy Lindeman
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LEADS Participant Application
Name
__________________________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________________
Phone
____________________________
Club
___________________________________ District ______________________
Email ______________________________
Above information should be concealed during judging process.
If more space is needed, please complete answers on the reverse side of this form.
List all local club offices and/or chairmanships held
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List all district offices and/or chairmanships held.
List GFWC club/district programs/projects in which involved.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List positions at district/state/national level in which you are interested.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to:
•
Defray costs to attend GFWC LEADS not covered by GFWC or state?
Yes ______ No ______
•
Return to the state and share what you have learned at LEADS?
Yes ______ No ______
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 1
Return this form along with two letters of support from active GFWC club members to:
GFWC of TN President Sandy Lindeman
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GFWC Jennie Award Nomination Form
Please attach a narrative of a maximum of 500 words, double-spaced using a 12-point font and 1 inch margins
on all four sides.
Name
Address
Phone ___________________________________ Email ______________________________
Club _________________________
State Federation ________________ Region ___________
Club Activities
Name of project(s)
Duration of involvement with project(s)
Results
Record of Club Leadership/District Leadership/State Leadership
What year did nominee join club? ______________________
List all club offices and/or chairmanships held
List all district offices and/or chairmanships held
List all state offices and/or chairmanships held
List GFWC programs/project in which involved
Non-Club Community Service
Name of organization(s)
Names of individuals with whom nominee works
Family Involvement
Names and ages of nuclear and/or extended family members.
Nominator
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________
State ___________________
Zip Code __________
Phone ________________________
Fax ______________________ Email ________________
Clubs: Submit completed nomination form, narrative, photos, press clippings, letters of endorsement, and
materials postmarked by June 15th to GFWC President Sandy Lindeman.(Please note: materials will NOT be
returned.)
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2012 – 2014 GFWC of Tennessee
GFWC Jennie Award Nomination Form
Please attach a narrative of a maximum of 500 words, double-spaced using a 12-point font and 1 inch
margins on all four sides.
Name
Address
Phone ___________________________________ Email ______________________________
Club _________________________
State Federation ________________ Region ___________
Club Activities
Name of project(s)
Duration of involvement with project(s)
Results
Record of Club Leadership/District Leadership/State Leadership
What year did nominee join club? ______________________
List all club offices and/or chairmanships held
List all district offices and/or chairmanships held
List all state offices and/or chairmanships held
List GFWC programs/project in which involved
Non-Club Community Service
Name of organization(s)
Names of individuals with whom nominee works.
Family Involvement
Names and ages of nuclear and/or extended family members
Nominator
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________
State ___________________ Zip Code __________
Phone ________________________ Fax ______________________ Email ________________
Clubs: Submit completed nomination form, narrative, photos, press clippings, letters of endorsement, and
materials postmarked by June 15th to GFWC President Sandy Lindeman.(Please note: materials will NOT be
returned.)
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Fundraising Form
Club Name ____________________________________No. of Members _______________
#Projects or Programs
# Participating
members
# Hours
Amount
Raised
Club Fundraisers
District
Fundraisers
GFWC of TN
Fundraisers
(pins, charms, white
elephant)
Convention or
Conference Vendor
Purchases
GFWC of TN
Endowment
GFWC endorsed
Fundraisers
1734 Society
VAVS (veterans)
Other
TOTAL
DO NOT DOUBLE REPORT UNDER ANOTHER DEPARTMENT/COMMITTEE REPORT.
This report may include a narrative and MUST include the GFWC Reporting Form
Cover Sheet. Due February 15th to Donna McLean
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Fundraising Form
Club Name __________________________________
#Projects or Programs
No. of Members ______________
# Participating
members
# Hours
Amount
Raised
Club Fundraisers
District
Fundraisers
GFWC of TN
Fundraisers
(pins, charms, white
elephant)
Convention or
Conference Vendor
Purchases
GFWC of TN
Endowment
GFWC endorsed
Fundraisers
1734 Society
VAVS (veterans)
Other
TOTAL
DO NOT DOUBLE REPORT UNDER ANOTHER DEPARTMENT/COMMITTEE REPORT.
This report may include a narrative and MUST include the GFWC Reporting Form
Cover Sheet. Due February 15th to Donna McLean
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Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO) Reading Sorority
A Summary
Any member of GFWC is encouraged to participate in ESO. It’s easy- you love to read
and others love to hear about what you are reading. There is an ESO reporting form in
this manual. Make as many copies as you need, or have your Education Chair make
copies for the whole club. Three books can be reported on a single form.
The form is slightly different from the past in that there are now places to record hours
spent reading and cost, if any, of the book(s) you have read. These have been added for
more accurate reporting but using them is optional. The absolutely must-be-there
information on the form is
name, address and phone number of the reader
the names of her club and district
book title and author
fiction or non-fiction
setting
brief summary
For children’s books, please also include to whom the book was read and whether or
not they enjoyed it.
Book values (movies, magazines, and newspapers do not count).
One (1) book or audiobook = one (1) book
Seven (7) children’s books = one (1) book
1,000 page book
= one (1) book
2,000 or more page book = two (2) books
BOOK of short stories
= one (1) book
A single short story is not reported.
Certificates
Certificates will be awarded as follows:
Pledge Level
4 books
Member Level
16 books
Star Level
40 books
Torch Level
75 books
Century Level
100 books (1st Century)
200 books (2nd Century)
300 books (3rd Century) and so on.
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Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO) Report Form
Send reports to Carla Murray, 235 Snow Farm Rd, Newbern, TN 38059
Club _________________________District ___________
Name ________________________
Telephone # __________________
Address ________________________________________
Book Report Number ______Fiction _____Nonfiction ______ Cost
Title ____________________________________
Hours
Author ____________________________
Setting_______________________________________________________________________
Brief Summary/Author’s Purpose _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Comments (favorable or not) ___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Book Report Number ______Fiction _____Nonfiction ______ Cost
Title ____________________________________
Hours
Author _____________________________
Setting _______________________________________________________________________
Brief Summary/Author’s Purpose ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Comments (favorable or not) ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Book Report Number ______Fiction _____Nonfiction ______ Cost
Title ____________________________________
Hours
Author _____________________________
Setting
Brief Summary/Author’s Purpose
Comments (favorable or not)
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District Endorsement
GFWC Club
Endorses
For District Office or Position
Address
Telephone Number ____________________________________________________________
(List numbers where the endorsee can be reached the day the Nominating Committee meets.)
Email _______________________________________________________________________
Endorsee has been a GFWC club member for __________ years.
List all local GFWC club positions held
List all District positions held
List all GFWC of Tennessee club positions held
List experiences in other organizations of like purpose
List church and community activities
List hobbies and other interests
Additional pages may be used. Each page should begin with the name of the endorsed candidate.
______________________________
Signature of Endorsee
______________________________
Date
______________________________
_____________________________
Signature of Club President
Date of Club Approval
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State Endorsements
GFWC Club _________________________________
Endorses the following clubwoman:
District _________________________
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number _____________________________________________________________
(List numbers where the endorsee can be reached the day the Nominating Committee meets.)
Email _______________________________________________________________________
Endorsee has been a GFWC club member for __________ years.
List all local GFWC club positions held
List all District positions held
List all GFWC of Tennessee positions held
List experiences in other organizations of like purpose
List church and community activities
List hobbies and other interests
Additional pages may be used. Each page should begin with the name of the endorsed candidate.
The endorsee is qualified and recommended for the following (rank according to interest)
President Elect
Recording Secretary
______1st Vice-President
______Treasurer
______2nd Vice-President
_________________________
Signature of Endorsee
Date
Signature of Club President
Date of Club Approval
Signature of District President
Date of District Approval
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Election of New Club / District Officers
Reporting New Officers
Club Presidents are requested to forward the names of newly elected officers to their
District President by May 1 of each year.
District Presidents are requested to forward the names of newly elected district officers
and chairmen, and newly elected officers of each club to the State President, Treasurer,
Corresponding Secretary, and Director of Junior Clubs by May 15. District Presidents
are asked to please send this information as one email or bulk mailing.
Date ____________________
Name of the Club
District ______________________________________________
Name of the New President
Address
Telephone Number _________________________
Cell _______________________
Email Address _____________________________
__________
General
__________
Junior
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DEADLINES* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Club Presidents to District President – May 1st
District Presidents to Above List – May 15th
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Election of New Club / District Officers
Reporting New Officers
Club Presidents are requested to forward the names of newly elected officers to their
District President by May 1 of each year.
District Presidents are requested to forward the names of newly elected district officers
and chairmen, and newly elected officers of each club to the State President, Treasurer,
Corresponding Secretary, and Director of Junior Clubs by May 15. District Presidents
are asked to please send this information as one email or bulk mailing
Date ____________________
Name of the Club
District
Name of the New President
Address
Telephone Number _________________________
Cell _______________________
Email Address _____________________________
__________
General
__________
Junior
Please attach the names, addresses, etc., of all officers and chairmen.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DEADLINES* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Club Presidents to District President – May 1st
District Presidents to Above List – May 15th
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Tribute of Honor
The purpose of this award is to recognize and honor those members who have given loyally,
unselfishly and continuously to GFWC of Tennessee. This shall be a permanent award.
Each year, up to five club members from the entire state membership will be selected.
Each club may submit entries of one or more members who have been members of
GFWC of Tennessee for a minimum of ten years. This will not be a posthumous award.
State Presidents and Directors of Junior Clubs (if not previously recognized) are
automatic inductees. The award shall be a plaque engraved with the name of the
award, the year of induction and the name of the recipient. Presentation will be made
at annual convention.
Judging will be based upon properly submitted forms and upon the quality of work
accomplished for her club and the Federation. Judges will be appointed by the State
President (who will not judge), and will be made up of a panel of Past State Presidents
and Directors of Junior Clubs.
Nomination Information for Pages 1 and 2:
A.
Length of membership of nominee
B.
Contributions to Club by nominee
C.
Contributions to District by nominee
D.
Contributions to State by nominee
No mention of the nominee’s name should appear on pages one and two and no more
than two pages should be submitted. All information should pertain to Federation club
work and no outside volunteer efforts should be mentioned. Page three will be
removed for judging purposes and the nominee’s information coded and forwarded for
judging.
GFWC of Tennessee TRIBUTE of HONOR Identification Sheet – Page 3
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Nominee
Husband’s Name
______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Club
District
Length of membership in GFWC clubs ________________________________
Signature of Club President _________________________________________
Submit entries by March 1st to GFWC of TN President Sandy Lindeman.
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Tribute of Honor
The purpose of this award is to recognize and honor those members who have given loyally, unselfishly
and continuously to GFWC of Tennessee. This shall be a permanent award.
Each year, up to five club members from the entire state membership will be selected. Each
club may submit entries of one or more members who have been members of GFWC of
Tennessee for a minimum of ten years. This will not be a posthumous award. State Presidents
and Directors of Junior Clubs (if not previously recognized) are automatic inductees.
The award shall be a plaque engraved with the name of the award, the year of induction and
the name of the recipient. Presentation will be made at annual convention.
Judging will be based upon properly submitted forms and upon the quality of work
accomplished for her club and the Federation. Judges will be appointed by the State President
(who will not judge), and will be made up of a panel of Past State Presidents and Directors of
Junior Clubs.
Nomination Information for Pages 1 and 2:
A.
Length of membership of nominee
B.
Contributions to Club by nominee
C.
Contributions to District by nominee
D.
Contributions to State by nominee
No mention of the nominee’s name should appear on pages one and two and no more than two
pages should be submitted. All information should pertain to Federation club work and no
outside volunteer efforts should be mentioned. Page three will be removed for judging
purposed and the nominee’s information coded and forwarded for judging.
GFWC of Tennessee TRIBUTE of HONOR Identification Sheet – Page 3
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Nominee
Husband’s Name
______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Club
District
Length of membership in GFWC clubs ________________________________
Signature of Club President _________________________________________
Submit entries by March 1st to GFWC of TN President Sandy Lindeman.
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Outstanding GFWC Clubs
General Clubs 1982-2003
Year
Award
1982
1983
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
1
2
1
2
1
General – Large
General – Small
Stones River WC
Soma Sala Circle
Erwin Monday WC
Manthano WC
Church Hill WC
Stones River WC
WC of Hendersonville
Chilhowee WC
Tullahoma WC
Valamont WC
WC of Hendersonville
Brandywine WC
tie-Brandywine WC
with Valamont WC
Valamont WC
Brandywine WC
20th Century WC
Tullahoma WC
Brandywine WC
WC of Hendersonville
Stones River WC
Brandywine WC
Stones River WC
WC of Hendersonville
Chilhowee WC
Brandywine WC
Ladies Reading Circle
Brentwood WC
Brandywine WC
Stones River WC
WC of Hendersonville
Stones River WC
tie Brandywine WC with
WC of Hendersonville
Knoxville WC
Brentwood WC
Knoxville WC
Stones River WC
WC of Hendersonville
Erwin Monday Club
Manthano WC
WC of Goodlettsville
Manthano WC
Erwin Monday Club
Manthano WC
WC of Goodlettsville
Manthano WC
WC of Goodlettsville
WC of Goodlettsville
Erwin Monday Club
Erwin Monday Club
WC of Goodlettsville
Erwin Monday Club
Andrew Jackson
Erwin Monday Club
WC of Goodlettsville
WC of Goodlettsville
Erwin Monday Club
Erwin Monday Club
WC of Goodlettsville
Erwin Monday Club
Erwin Monday Club
Sneedville WC
Erwin Monday Club
Waverly WC
Erwin Monday Club
Coytee WC
Bellevue WC
Erwin Monday Club
Erwin Monday Club
Coytee WC
Erwin Monday Club
Coytee WC
Andrew Jackson WC
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Outstanding GFWC Clubs
Year
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Award
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
General Clubs 2004 -2012
General – Large
WC of Hendersonville
WC of Hendersonville
WC of Hendersonville
WC of Hendersonville
Ossoli Circle
WC of Hendersonville
WC of Hendersonville
WC of Hendersonville
WC of Hendersonville
General – Small
Andrew Jackson WC
Valamont WC
Coytee WC
Valamont WC
Andrew Jackson WC
Centennial WC
Dickson County WC
Valamont Woman’s Club
Centennial Woman’s Club
Greeneville Woman's Club
Greeneville Woman's Club
Outstanding Junior Clubs
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
Award
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1982-1994
Junior – Large
Kingsport Jr. WC
Cookeville Jr. WC
Kingsport Jr. WC
Cookeville Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Cookeville Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Cookeville Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Cookeville Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Cookeville Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Cookeville Jr. WC
Cookeville Jr. WC
Tullahoma Jr. WC
Cookeville Jr. WC
Jr. Chilhowee
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Kingsport Jr. WC
Cookeville Jr. WC
Tullahoma Jr. WC
Tullahoma Jr. WC
Junior – Small
Jr. Reading Circle
Sparta Jr. WC
Greeneville Jr. WC
Greeneville Jr. WC
Annakusa Jr. WC
Greeneville Jr. WC
Sparta Jr. WC
Greeneville Jr. WC
Dickson Jr. WC
Greeneville Jr. WC
Ft. Loudon Jr. WC
Greeneville Jr. WC
Dartareete Jr. WC
Greeneville Jr. WC
Tullahoma Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Kingsport Jr. WC
Kingsport Jr. WC
Annakusa Jr. WC
Cookeville Jr. WC
Jr. Chilhowee
Greeneville Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Greeneville Jr. WC
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Outstanding Junior Clubs con’t.
1996 - 2012
Year
1996
Award
1
1997
1
2
1
1
2
1998
1999
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2011
2012
Large
Tullahoma Jr. WC
(tie w/ Chilhowee Hr. WC)
Tullahoma Jr. WC
Junior Reading Circle
Jr. Chilhowee
Junior Reading Circle
Jr. Chilhowee
Small
Johnson City Jr. Monday
(tie w/ Greeneville Jr. WC)
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Greeneville Jr. WC
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
Greeneville Jr. WC
Large and Small GFWC Junior Clubs Judged Together
1
Greeneville Jr. WC
2
Johnson City Jr. Monday C
1
Greeneville Jr. WC
2
Dickson Jr. WC
1
Greeneville Jr. WC
2
Junior Reading Circle
1
Junior Reading Circle
1
Cookeville Jr. WC
1
Cookeville Jr. WC
1
Cookeville Jr. WC
1
Cookeville Jr. WC
1
Tullahoma Jr. WC
1
Junior Reading Circle
1
Cookeville Junior WC
1
Cookeville Junior WC
Outstanding Juniorette GFWC Clubs
Dyer County Juniorettes
Dyer County Juniorettes
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Outstanding Clubwoman
1972 -1989
Year
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
General
Mary Love Coley*
Dorothy Thomas
Phyllis Streiff
Joan Beaver
Myra Vincent
Susan B. Martin
Sondra Bisig
Brenda Hasty
Irene Hatcher
Susan Williams
Jennie Fentress
Jane Tolley
Lana Robinson
Emily Binkley
Martha Lester
Linda R. Raley
June Ross
Sue Walker
Ann Durall
Kendra Walker Patty
Anne Babin
Tana Sowell
Elaine Badelt
Stacey K. Smith
Peggy Sood
Martha Love Coley
Shirley Butler
Jo Webb
Kim Ward
Junior
Mrs. Bill Heron
Lena Jo Gardner
Vicky Bussell
Lucy Hollis
Phyllis Willis
Barbara Miller
Joann Sullivan
Joan Beaver
Renee Warren
Janelle Dunbar
Sharon Boles
Pat Thurston
Sharon McKee
Anita Bay
Nancy Headlee
Marcia Malin
Sherry Falkner
Debbie Henry
Arlinda Bailey
Debra Brown
Cindy Grandey
Cindy Ayers
Carol Reeser
Jane Strate
Pam Dagehart
Debbie Grindstaff
Kathy Griffin
Della Gowan
Ann Leatherwood
Pat Williams
Tona Turpin
Margaret Roberts
Donna Walls
Karen Savage
Candace Parker
Carla Steadman
Peggy Fabozzi
Robin Hodge
Ruth Van Sickle
Juniorette
2011
2012
Jean Cardwell
Sharon Pace
Melanie Coate
Darla Dye
Shelby Cherry
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Rookie of the Year
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
General
Kristen Weigle
Laura Alford
Josie Zimmerman
Susan Carolin
Abigail Brown
Amber Simerly
Marilyn Meeks
Gala Zoz
Juniorette
Rebecca Campbell
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Past State Presidents
1896 – 2012
Mrs. W. C. Beard, Memphis*
1896-1900
Mrs. Angie Perkins, Knoxville* 1900-1904
Mrs. A. S. Buchanan, Memphis* 1904-1906
Mrs. Lucille McMillan, Nshv.* 1906-1908
Mrs. James McCormack, Knox* 1908-1910
Mrs. L. Crozier French, Knox* 1910-1912
Mrs. A. B. Cook, Nashville*
1912-1913
Mrs. George Denny, Knoxville* 1913-1917
Mrs. Alex Caldwell, Nashville* 1917-1919
Mrs. A.S. Buchanan, Memphis* 1919-1920
Mrs. Clarence Steward, Chatt.* 1920-1923
Mrs. George Washington, C.H.* 1923-1924
Mrs. Flora Gillentine, Murfrees* 1924-1927
Mrs. Edith O’Keefe Susong, Gr* 927-1929
Mrs. Eldra Rogers, Memphis* 1928-1931
Mrs. Arch Trawick, Nashville* 1931-1935
Mrs. Jennie Morgan, Knoxville* 1935-1938
Mrs. E. W. Hale, Whitehaven* 1938-1941
Mrs. Margaret Duggan, Knox.* 1941-1944
Mrs. Grace Stamper, Chatt.*
1944-1947
Mrs. Margaret Fowler, Memp.* 1947-1950
Mrs. Leah Knox, Nashville*
1950-1952
Mrs. Beulah Rosson, Memphis* 1952-1954
Mrs. Helen Hayer, Memphis* 1954-1956
Mrs. Pearl Godfrey, Jr., Knox.* 1956-1958
Mrs. Marion Duggan, Chattanooga*
Mrs. Louise Ross, Sr., Germantown*
Mrs. Jessie Hunt, Nashville*
Mrs. Arta Hall, Athens*
Mrs. Marie Meyer, Memphis*
Mrs. Mary Norman Keisling, Sparta*
Mrs. Hazel Waddey, Chattanooga*
Mrs. Martha Anderson, Toone*
Mrs. Lou Baker, Sparta
Mrs. Patsy R. Williams, Newport
Mrs. Rubye Dobbins, Arlington*
Mrs. Isabel R. Edmands, Franklin
Mrs. Mabel Westbrook, Lenoir City
Mrs. Angeline Yarbro, Tiptonville
Mrs. Margaret D. England, Sr. Sparta
Mrs. Dorothy Thomas, Sr., Memphis
Mrs. Joan Beaver, Chattanooga
Mrs. Sherri Carroll, Nashville
Mrs. Pat Thurston, Maryville
Mrs. Sue Walker, Knoxville
Mrs. Emily Binkley, Goodlettsville
Mrs. Susan B. Martin, Chattanooga
Mrs. Lana Robinson, Old Hickory
Mrs. Mary Love Coley, Unicoi*
Mrs. Ann Durall, Knoxville
Mrs. Johnnie Hill, Tullahoma
Mrs. Della Gowan, Maryville
1958-1960
1960-1962
1962-1964
1964-1966
1966-1968
1968-1970
1970-1972
1972-1974
1974-1976
1976-1978
1978-1980
1980-1982
1982-1984
1984-1986
1986-1988
1988-1990
1990-1992
1992-1994
1994-1996
1996-1998
1998-2000
2000-2002
2002-2004
2004-2006
2006-2008
2008-2010
2010- 2012
*deceased
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Past Junior Directors & Directors of Junior Clubs
1950 – 2000
Mrs. Bryon Gerkins, Maryville
Mrs. Nat I. Washburn, Tullahoma
Mrs. Edwin Walker, Knoxville
Mrs. Earl Shahan, Jr., Tullahoma
Mrs. Ray Bradley, Morristown
Mrs. R. N. Martin, Jr., Nashville
Mrs. Robert L. Badger, Kingston
Mrs. Edwin O’Leary, Memphis
Mrs. Thomas Hamm, Jr. Knoxville
Mrs. Dot Stanley, Madison
Mrs. Lucy Proffitt, Maryville
Mrs. Nan Higgs, Kingsport
Mrs. Charlotte Hatheway, Tullahoma
Mrs. Mildred Shumate, Tiptonville
Mrs. Victoria Bussell, Harriman
Mrs. Jo Ann Sutton, Jr., Dickson
Mrs. Nancy Creekmore, Bolivar
Mrs. Carol Allen, Kingston
Mrs. Janelle Barker, Johnson City
Mrs. Pat Thurston, Maryville
Mrs. Johnnie Hill, Tullahoma
Mrs. Nancy Headlee, Loudon
Mrs. Karen Lewallen, Cookeville
Mrs. Vickie Loose, Burns
Ms. Jane Strate, Morristown
Ms. Carol Reeser, Johnson City
1950-1952
1952-1954
1954-1956
1956-1958
1958-1960
1960-1962
1962-1964
1964-1965
1965-1966
1966-1968
1968-1970
1970-1972
1972-1974
1974-1976
1976-1978
1978-1980
1980-1982
1982-1984
1984-1986
1986-1988
1988-1990
1990-1992
1992-1994
1994-1996
1996-1997
1997-2000
Director of Junior Clubs
2000 – 2012
Mrs. Della Gowan, Maryville
Ms. Carla Goff, Murfreesboro
Ms. Patricia Williams, Johnson City
Mrs. Tona Turpin, Knoxville
Ms. Martha (Martee”) Love Coley
Mrs. Kendra Walker Patty
2000-2002
2002-2004
2004-2006
2006-2008
2008-2010
2010 – 2012
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Tribute of Honor Winners 1992 - 2005
April 1992
Helen Heyer*
D9
Marion Duggan
D3
Arta Hall*
D3
Marie Meyer*
D3
Mary N. Keisling*
D4
Martha Anderson*
D7
Lou Baker
D4
Patsy Williams
D1
Rubye Dobbins*
D9
Lillian Massey
D5
Harriett Warren
D5
Isabel Edmands
D5
Mable Westbrook
D2
Angeline Yarbro
D8
Margaret England
D4
Dorothy Thomas
D9
Pat Thurston
D2
Emily Binkley
D5
Nan Higgs*
D1
Charlotte Hatheway D4
Mildred Shumate
D9
Vickie Bussell
D2
JoAnn Sutton
D6
Nancy Creekmore
D7
Carol Allen
D2
Janelle Dunbar BarkerD1
Johnnie Hill
D4
Mary Love Coley*
D1
Marie Collins
D2
Florence Evans
D2
Lib Jackson
D2
Mildred Purdy*
D2
Rebecca Chunn*
D4
Nancy Patton
D4
Helen Powers
D6
April 1993
Joan Beaver
Sue Walker
Nancy Headlee
Jane Tolley
Jean Crump*
*deceased
April 1994
D3
D2
D2
D1
D5
Nancy Booth
Lottie Whitmore
Tana Sowell
Mary Ann Whited
Martha Lester
D1
D4
D5
D5
D6
April 2001
April 1995
Sherri Carroll
Joan Sams
Karen Lewallen
Tommye Pate*
Fayene Lloyd
D5
D1
D4
D4
D5
April 1996
Lena Jo Gardner
Iva Hitchcock
Vesta Goddard*
Margaret Colby
D1
D2
D2
D5
April 1997
Susan Martin
Vicki Loose
Beryl Brown
Robbie Coleman
Ann Durall
Nina Rice*
D2
D6
D1
D2
D2
D2
April 1998
Francie Cannon
Marilyn Heilman
Jane Brakebill
Jo Webb
Elizabeth Baron*
Gigi Chase
Ruth Johnson
D1
Margaret Montgomery*D2
Lillian Proctor
D2
Frances High
D4
Marilyn Miller
D6
D1
D1
D2
D2
D4
D5
Mary Lynn Bales
Donna McLean
D1
D8
April 2003
Della Gowan
Ena Mae Butler
Martha Coradini
Sandy Lindeman
Lillian Massey
Harriet Warren
D2
D2
D2
D4
D5
D5
April 2004
Janet Richardson
Sybil Greene
June Patterson Ross
Jane Wilson
Elmire Philips
D5
D5
D6
D8
D9
April 2005
Lana Robinson
Carla Goff
Martha Love Coley
Patricia Bomba
Betty Richards
Mary Hanley
Pat Mingledorff
D5
D2
D6
D5
D8
D9
April 1999
Cynthia Moses
Martha Stromberg
Llew Ellen Luttrell
D1
D1
D2
April 2000
Carol Reeser
D1
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Tribute of Honor Winners 2006 – 2012
In 2006, districts within the GFWC of Tennessee were encouraged to choose a name,
rather than a number, by which they would be identified. District 1 chose to remain
District 1. The other districts became:
Smoky Mountain District
Highland Rim District
Music City District
West Tennessee Rivers District
Southwest District
April 2006
Shirley C. Butler
Rosa Lee Clanton
Kendra Walker Patty
Jane Allen
Sandra Holder
West Tennessee Rivers District
West Tennessee Rivers District
Smoky Mountain District
Southwest District
Music City District
April 2007
Ruth Williams
Patricia Williams
Carla Murray
Ida Smith*
Laurel Karp
Mattie Mullins
Janet Oakes
Peggy Sood
Jane Viers
Music City District
District 1
April 2008
West Tennessee Rivers District
Highland Rim District
April 2009
District 1
District 1
Smoky Mountain District
Smoky Mountain District
West Tennessee Rivers District
April 2010
Rene’ Woodward
Music City District
Angie Cox
District 1
Carla Steadman Cullip
District 1
Tona Turpin
Smoky Mountain District
April 2011
Marie Wiggins
April 2012
Jean Cardwell
Smoky Mountain District
Bobbie Schorsten Music City District
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GFWC of Tennessee, Incorporated
Constitution
Article I Name
The name of this organization shall be the GFWC of Tennessee (hereinafter called the
GFWC of TN).
Article II Object
The object of the GFWC of Tennessee shall be to unite the Women’s Clubs and like
organizations throughout the State for the purpose of mutual benefit and for the
promotion of their common interests in education, philanthropy, public welfare, moral
values, civics and fine arts.
Article III Membership
Membership in the GFWC of Tennessee shall consist of Women’s Clubs, City and
County Federations, and other organizations whose work and purpose is germane to
the objects of the State Federation. Each application for membership shall show that the
organization requires no sectarian or political test for membership, that is not a
violation of State or National Laws.
Article IV Officers
The elected officers of the GFWC of Tennessee shall be a President, President-elect, First
Vice President, Second Vice President, Junior Director, a Recording Secretary, and a
Treasurer. The Community Service Program Chairman shall be an Arts Chairman,
Conservation Chairman, Education Chairman, Home Life Chairman, International
Affairs Chairman, and Public Affairs Chairman. The appointed officers shall be a
Corresponding Secretary, Parliamentary Advisor, and Chaplain.
Article V Annual Meetings
The GFWC of Tennessee shall hold an annual convention. The officers shall be elected
at the convention every second year.
Article VI Regional Districts
Regional Districts are East – District 1 and Smoky Mountain District; Middle – Highland
Rim District, and Music City District; West – West Tennessee Rivers District and
Southwest District.
Article VII Amendments
Section 1. This Constitution may be amended at the Convention, at which
election of officers is held, by a two-thirds vote of those present and
voting, provided the proposed amendments have been appended to the
Call for the Convention.
Section 2. Amendments may be proposed by the Board of Directors, the
Executive Committee, District organizations, or the Standing Committee
of Revisions.
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GFWC of Tennessee, Inc.
BYLAWS
Article I
Membership
Section 1.1
Eligibility. Any Woman’s Club, any state organization as a whole, any state branch of a
national organization, any alumni association, or any city federation or county
federation whose constitution is free from sectarian or political bias and whose objects
are in sympathy with those of the GFWC of Tennessee shall be eligible for membership.
Section 1.2
Application. Application for Membership shall be sent to the District President
accompanied by the Bylaws and dues of the club applying, Bylaws having been
approved by the State Parliamentarian. The application and accompanying data shall
be sent to the Second Vice-President, who shall notify the State President of the New
Club. Each application must show that the organization has an enrollment of at least 10
members, provided it is in a locality where there is another Federated Club. After
acceptance by the State, the District President shall be notified.
Section 1.3
Election to Membership. A club’s election to membership in the GFWC of Tennessee
shall be by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Between Board Meetings, the
President and Corresponding Secretary shall act on applications for membership in the
Federation, such action shall be subject to the ratification by the Board of Directors at its
first meeting thereafter.
Section 1.4
Obligations. Clubs admitted and clubs withdrawing during the fiscal year shall be
obligated for dues during that year.
Section 1. 5
Resignation. A club wishing to withdraw shall send its resignation to the State
President and notify the District President. A club is automatically dropped from
membership after due notification when club is in arrears of dues for one year. Clubs
having withdrawn may be reinstated by vote of the Board of Directors. State President
shall notify District President of action.
Section 1.6
All Districts and Clubs shall elect officers, at least a President and Secretary, not later
than April of even numbered years to coincide with GFWC of Tennessee term of Office.
In order that a complete roster may be available, the District President, the GFWC of
Tennessee President, and Treasurer shall be notified at once of the results of the
election.
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Article II
Election of Officers
Section 2.1
The officers of the GFWC of Tennessee shall be elected by ballot at the convention every
second year. The term is to coincide with the term of the General Federation of
Women’s Clubs. The majority of all votes cast shall constitute an election. The
President, President-Elect, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Director of
Junior Clubs, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected. The Corresponding
Secretary, Parliamentary Advisor, the editor of the Tennessee Federation News and
Chaplain shall be appointed by the President.
Section 2.2
Tenure of Office. No member shall hold more than one office at a time. The term of
office shall begin upon adjournment of the GFWC convention. No officer shall serve a
consecutive term in the same office. Any part of a term in excess of one year shall be
considered a term. The President shall appoint chairmen to correspond with each of
the current GFWC programs and special committees.
Section 2.3
Nominations and Elections.
A. Committee: The President shall appoint an Elections Chairman to oversee the
Elections Committee. The Elections Committee shall consist of one representative from
each district. At the Fall District meeting in the odd-numbered years, each district will
select a representative and an alternate. The committee will select a date to meet at the
conclusion of all fall district meetings. The Elections Committee shall be responsible for
generating a ballot. Members of the Elections Committee shall not be eligible for
elected offices. The Parliamentary Advisor shall meet with the committee in an
advisory capacity. The ballot will be presented to the Credentials Chairman.
B. Nominations: A nominee for state office shall have been endorsed by her
club and her district for a specific office. The district president shall submit copies of
the approved endorsement documents to each member of the Elections Committee, the
Elections Chairman, and the Parliamentary Advisor no later than November 15th in the
odd-numbered years. The names of all nominees whose credentials have been
confirmed shall be placed on the ballot for election at the Annual meeting in the evennumbered years.
C. Nominations from the Floor: Nominations may be made from the floor
provided the nominee has been endorsed by her club and her district and such
documents have been presented to the Elections Committee, the Elections Chairman,
and the Parliamentary Advisor fifteen days before the election.
D. Elected Officers: Elected officers shall remain in office until their successors
have been elected.
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Section 2.4
The Chairman of the Credential and Elections shall be Chairman of the Tellers, together
with the Treasurer and a committee of five appointed by the President. The Chairman
shall provide for the printing of the ballots and other necessary printing incidental to
the voting. She shall provide the necessary facilities for the casting and counting of the
ballots. The Treasurer shall provide the Chairman of Elections with a list of clubs that
have paid dues by January 15th , and the number of accredited delegates from
qualifying club.
Section 2.5
Election.
A. Credential cards will enable members of the Board of Directors, Past State
Presidents and delegates to vote. All improperly marked ballots shall be
void. Names of candidate must appear on the ballots.
B. If there is only one nominee for an office, the vote may be taken by voice. If
there is more than one nominee for an office, the vote must be taken by
ballot.
Article III
Duties of Officers
Section 3.1
President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Federation Executive
Committee and the Board of Directors, shall be a member ex-officio of all committees,
except the Nominations & Elections Committee, shall represent the Federation in all
affiliations, shall sign orders on the Treasury for all such payments as the Executive
Committee may approve. She shall countersign all checks with the Treasurer. She shall
appoint the Corresponding Secretary, the Parliamentary Advisor, the Chaplain, Editor
of Tennessee Federation News, the Chairmen in each of the six Community Service
Programs. She shall fill all vacancies of the Board not otherwise provided, she shall
accept resignations of officers and chairmen, shall send Calls for Convention to all clubs
thirty days prior to the meeting and shall perform such other duties as usually devolve
upon a President. She is a member of the GFWC Board of Directors.
Section 3.2
President-Elect. The President-Elect shall preside in the absence of the President. In
the event of a vacancy in the office of President, she shall succeed to the office of the
President for the unexpired portion of term. She shall serve as a Dean of District
Presidents. After the Fall Board meeting in the odd numbered calendar years, she is
authorized to appoint Community Service Program Chairmen and Chairmen and
Committee Members of all Special and Standing Committees.
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Section 3.3
First Vice-President. In the absence of the President and the President-Elect, she shall
perform the duties of the President. She shall serve as Dean of Community Service
Program Chairmen, Special and Standing Committee Chairmen and Committee
Members.
Section 3.4
Second Vice-President. In the absence of the President and the President-Elect and the
First Vice-President, she shall perform the duties of the President. She shall be
Chairman of Membership Extension.
Section 3.5
Director of Junior Clubs. The Director of Junior Clubs shall be Chairman of Junior
membership and Director of all Junior activities. She shall serve on the GFWC Board of
Directors and the GFWC Jr. Board of Directors.
Section 3.6
Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of
all meetings of the GFWC of Tennessee, the Board of Directors and Executive
Committee and shall send a copy of the same to the President within thirty (30) days
following each meeting. She shall preserve records and papers of the Federation that
may be of value. She shall file a complete copy of all approved minutes of her term of
office in the State Library or other record storage facility as may be directed, no later
than three months after the annual meeting of the election year.
Section 3.7
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall collect and receive all money due the GFWC of
Tennessee, the Appalachian Mountain Project, the Endowment Fund, the TN
Scholarship Fund, and other such funds that may be created annually, shall hold and
use same subject to the order of the President, shall deposit the funds to separate
accounts in the name of the GFWC of Tennessee, Incorporated, in the bank designated
by the President and the Treasurer, shall pay such bills as have been approved by the
President and contracting parties, shall send notice of delinquent dues and shall render
a financial report at the Executive Committee Meeting, and at the Board of Directors
Meeting. The Treasurer shall close books on June 30 of the even numbered years, at
which time the books shall be audited by an accountant who has been approved by the
State President. The audit and books shall be forwarded to the next GFWC of
Tennessee Treasurer no later than September 1. The Treasurer shall be bonded.
Section 3.8
Corresponding Secretary.
The Corresponding Secretary shall attend to the
correspondence of her office and other duties as the President and Executive Committee
may assign.
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Section 3.9
Parliamentary Advisor. The duties of the Parliamentary Advisor shall be those outlined
in Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised or most current version. She shall interact
with the Nominations and Elections Committee as set out in Article II. She shall attend
state Executive meetings, board meetings, state conferences, and state conventions. She
shall perform duties as authorized by the President.
Section 3.10
Chaplain. The duties of the chaplain shall be to arrange such devotions as may be
requested by the President.
Article IV
Conventions
Section 4.1
The GFWC of Tennessee shall hold an annual convention within the state of Tennessee.
The date and place are to be determined by the President-Elect with the approval of the
Executive Committee. The Call to Convention shall be issued at least thirty days before
the convention. The President shall appoint a Convention Chairman.
Section 4.2
A registration fee shall be charged all members of the Board of Directors and the
delegates registering at the convention of the GFWC of Tennessee. A registering fee
shall also be charged for visitors attending convention sessions. These fees shall be
determined by the Executive Committee. The registration fee shall be used by the
GFWC of Tennessee for convention expenses.
Section 4.3
The quorum for a convention shall be 50 voting members representing the three regions
of the State.
Article V
Voting Body
Section 5.1
The voting body of the annual convention shall consist of the membership of the Board
of Directors, Past Presidents of GFWC of Tennessee, two accredited delegates, or their
alternates, from each club with a membership of 50 or less, one additional delegate for
each succeeding 25 or major fraction thereof, one delegate from each affiliated
organization, alumni association, city and county federations.
Section 5.2
A club shall have been a member of the GFWC of Tennessee for six months in order to
qualify to vote in an election of state officers.
Section 5.3
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Accredited delegates and alternates to the General Federation Convention shall be one
from each club of 25 members or fewer, one additional delegate or alternate for each
additional 24 members or major fraction thereof.
Article VI
Dues
Section 6.1
Year: The fiscal year shall begin July 1 and end June 30 of the following year.
Section 6.2
All clubs shall pay annually $17 per capita, of which $1.85 is for GFWC of Tennessee.
Fifteen cents is for the Tennessee Federation News and $15.00 is for GFWC. Affiliated
state organizations and state branches or national organizations or city or county
federations or rural community clubs other than current GFWC of Tennessee Affiliate
clubs, shall pay $100 per year. All dues shall be paid by January 15. Checks shall be
made payable to the GFWC of Tennessee and mailed to the State Treasurer.
Article VII
Executive Committee
Section 7.1
The President, President-Elect, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Director of
Junior Clubs, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer shall constitute the Executive
Committee. The Parliamentary Advisor shall attend all Executive Committee meetings
in an advisory capacity as a non-voting member.
Section 7.2
The Executive Committee shall transact all routine business between Board Meetings,
shall fill all vacancies on the Executive Committee and shall meet at the call of the
President. Four members constitute a quorum.
Section 7.3
All business transacted by the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Board of
Directors at its next meeting.
Article VIII
Board of Directors
Section 8.1
The Executive Committee, Corresponding Secretary, Standing Committee Chairmen,
Parliamentary Advisor, Chaplain, District Presidents, Community Service Program
Chairmen, Special Committee Chairmen. Historian, Editor of Tennessee Federation
News and past State Presidents shall constitute a Board of Directors.
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Section 8.2
Only members in good standing shall be eligible to membership in Board of Directors,
either by elections or appointment. The Board of Directors shall meet in the fall of each
year and at the call of the President. At Board Meetings fifteen shall constitute a
quorum.
Article IX
Committees
Section 9.1
Budget and Finance Committee: The Budget and Finance Committee shall be composed
of the President, Treasurer, Chairman of Budget and Finance Committee, and two
members appointed by the President. The Budget and Finance Committee shall
prepare the annual budget of the GFWC of Tennessee and submit the proposed budget
to the Board of Directors for approval at the Spring Convention.
Section 9.2
Revisions: The Committee on Revisions shall be composed of the Parliamentary
Advisor and two members appointed by the President. The Chairman shall receive all
proposed amendments, shall review them with her committee members, and shall
present them at the annual meeting with explanations of each.
Section 9.3
Other Standing and Special Committees shall perform such duties as may be assigned
to them to make the operation of the GFWC of Tennessee more effective.
Article X
Community Service Programs
Section 10.1
Definition: Community Service Programs shall duplicate those of GFWC. Additional
chairmen shall be named as Special State Projects require.
Section 10.2
Duties: It shall be the duty of each Chairman to familiarize herself with the conditions
and needs of the State along the lines of her particular work, to outline upon basis of
such information the work to be undertaken. She shall submit plans of work as soon
after her appointment as possible. No legislative work shall be done without the
approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 10.3
Reports: Each Chairman shall make a report of the work done in her Community
Service Program by the clubs in accordance with plans outlined by the State and
General Federations. All correspondence and accomplishments shall be turned over to
her successor.
Article XI
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Publications
The Official Publication of the GFWC of Tennessee shall be the Tennessee Federation
News. It is sustained by 15 cents per capita dues and shall be sent to Club Presidents
and General Federation Officers. Other club members upon payment of $4.00 per year
may receive this publication. The Editor of Tennessee Federation News shall be
appointed by the President and shall be a member of the Board of Directors. She shall
be responsible for the printing of news.
Article XII
Junior Clubs
Section 12.1
Definition. The name shall be the Junior Membership. Junior Clubs and Junior
Departments shall be groups of young women between age limits to be determined by
the individual group. They shall pay GFWC of Tennessee dues. Juniors shall be
represented on the Board of Directors.
Section 12.2
Officer: The elected officer of the Junior Membership shall be the Director of Junior
Clubs.
Section 12.3
Director of Junior Clubs: The Director of Junior Clubs shall be a member of a Junior
Club or Department and shall preside at all State Junior Business Meetings and
Conferences. She is a member of the GFWC of Tennessee Executive Committee and the
GFWC of Tennessee Board of Directors.
Article XIII
Department of Juniorettes
The Juniorettes Department shall consist of clubs of young women from the ages of 1218 or grades 8-12. They shall pay GFWC and GFWC of TN dues. All dues shall be paid
by January 15. Juniorettes shall be represented on the Board of Directors.
Article XIV
District Organization
Section 14.1
Only clubs that are members of the GFWC of Tennessee are eligible for membership in
the District Federation. District boundaries shall be the same as in 2005. Each District
shall select a name for its identification. Clubs may request a transfer at the annual
convention of GFWC of Tennessee. District Federations shall be governed by the
District Bylaws, which must conform to the Bylaws of GFWC of Tennessee.
Section 14.2
The presiding officer shall be known as the District President and shall be a member of
the Board of Directors of GFWC of Tennessee.
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Section 14.3
The Executive Committee is composed of elected and appointed officers.
Section 14.4
The Board of Directors of each District is composed of the Executive Committee, Club
Presidents, Chairmen of Community Service Programs and Standing Committees, Past
State Presidents, Past District Presidents of said Districts, State Officers and Chairmen
residing in the District.
Section 14.5
Officers The officers of the District Federation shall be elected at the Spring Meeting
every second year, the term to coincide with that of the State Federation. The majority
of all votes cast shall constitute an election. There shall be at least two meetings
annually, Spring and Fall. The State President shall visit each district at least once
during her administration.
Section 14.6
Duties. The District Officers shall perform such duties as contained by the Bylaws for
State Officers. It shall be their duty to promote the programs as adopted by the State
Board through the clubs in their districts. The District officers shall cooperate with the
State President in organizing additional clubs.
Section 14.7
Vacancies. Vacancies among District Presidents shall be filled by the district as the
district may provide. The election is to be ratified by the State Executive Committee. A
District President having served one year in a vacancy shall be deemed to have served a
full term.
Section 14.8
Reports. Club Presidents shall send Rating Guides to District President by the date set
by the GFWC of Tennessee President.
Article XV
Use of Names
The Tennessee Federation or the name of the GFWC of Tennessee, Incorporated, shall
not be used for political or commercial purposes, neither shall the name of the GFWC of
Tennessee be used for any purpose whatever without the approval of the Executive
Committee.
Article XVI
Dissolution
In the event of the dissolution of the GFWC of Tennessee, the total assets shall be
liquidated and allotted to organizations of like purpose, to be determined by the GFWC
of Tennessee Board of Directors in accordance with governmental regulations. No
portion of such funds shall be distributed among individual members.
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Article XVII
Amendments
The Bylaws may be amended at the annual meeting by a two-thirds vote of those
present and voting, provided the proposed amendment has been sent to the Chairman
of the Committee of Revisions and appended to the Call of the meeting, or they may be
amended by unanimous vote of delegates present in a business session at an annual
meeting if previous notice has been given. (See Constitution, Article VII. Section 1 and
Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised).
Article XVIII
Rules of Order
The Parliamentary authority shall be Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised or the most
current edition.
Amendments adopted April 6, 2013, at Nashville, TN
Lana Robinson, Chairman
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GFWC of Tennessee, Incorporated
Standing Rules
1.
The six Districts which compose the GFWC of Tennessee shall be as follows:
District 1: Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen,
Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and
Washington Counties.
Smoky Mountain District: Anderson, Blount Campbell, Knox, Loudon,
Morgan, Roane, Scott, Union, Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton,
Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie Counties.
Highland Rim District: Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Clay, Cumberland,
Dekalb, Fentress, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore, Overton,
Pickett, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White and
Wilson Counties.
Music City District: Davidson, Sumner, Trousdale, Macon and
Williamson, Cheatham, Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphries,
Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Montgomery, Perry, Robertson, Stewart and
Wayne Counties.
West Tennessee Rivers District: Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Hardeman,
Haywood, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Tipton and Weakley
Counties.
Southwest District: Fayette, Madison and Shelby Counties.
2. The Directory shall not be loaned or given to any individual organization, or
business which is not a member of the GFWC of Tennessee without permission of
the Executive Committee or Board. The following shall receive a copy of the
Directory: each Club President, District President, District Community Service
Program Chairmen, State Community Service Program Chairmen, Standing and
Special Committee Chairmen, State Officers, members of the Executive Board,
Past State Presidents, and the Director of Junior Clubs.
3. Members of the Board of Directors are expected to attend all Board Meetings.
Only members of the Board and members or persons invited by the President shall
attend the business meetings. Members of the Board of Directors along with all
GFWC of Tennessee Club Presidents shall be sent a Call to the Fall Conference and
Board Meeting. Club Presidents or their representatives shall be invited as
visitors. Only GFWC of Tennessee Board Members may vote.
4. The Executive Committee must approve all projects undertaken by the GFWC of
Tennessee which involves the raising of funds. Only fund-raising projects
authorized by the Board shall be conducted during GFWC of Tennessee meetings.
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5. State Chairmen shall be furnished stationery to be used for official correspondence
and business of the GFWC of Tennessee.
6. Clubs extending an invitation to the State President to attend a club meeting are
expected to pay her travel expenses and overnight expense when necessary. The
GFWC of Tennessee does not provide funds for the State President to visit
individual clubs. District Presidents and other officers in the area of the clubs are
encouraged to accept invitations to speak at club meetings.
7. No chairman shall arrange any public meeting under the name of the GFWC of
Tennessee without consulting the President.
8. Club Presidents are requested to send names, addresses, telephone numbers and emails of newly elected officers to the State President and to the District President
and Junior Clubs to Director of Junior Clubs immediately following election.
District Presidents are requested to send names and addresses of newly elected
District Officers to State President-Elect in the even numbered year.
9. The GFWC of Tennessee President shall send three (3) copies of the GFWC of
Tennessee Handbook to GFWC Headquarters, and one (1) copy of the GFWC of
Tennessee Bylaws to the GFWC Parliamentary Advisor.
10. History-making events shall be reported to the State Historian and these shall be
incorporated into the history of GFWC of Tennessee. A history is to be released in
printed form at the end of each administration.
11. The state Treasurer shall order a State President’s insignia pin and past President’s
guard for a retiring State President; and be responsible, after consultation with the
State President-Elect, for securing a gift for said retiring State President. The State
Treasurer shall receive from each District contributions for the gift. The PresidentElect shall ascertain from the State President her gift preference (i.e. insignia pin in
gold setting or other gift). If the President has requested that the insignia pin be
placed in gold setting, then she shall be responsible for balance of its cost.
12. No member shall promote any legislation in the name of GFWC of Tennessee
without an adopted resolution in support of the proposed legislative position.
13. Immediately upon completion of her term of office, each member of the Board of
Directors shall turn over to her successor all records and materials pertinent to the
office.
14. All funds of the GFWC of Tennessee shall be made payable and sent to the State
Treasurer. All monies collected by GFWC of Tennessee Chairmen shall be turned
over to the State Treasurer at the close of Fall Conference and State Convention.
15. Any monies collected or bills received during the fiscal year shall be forwarded to
the State Treasurer within thirty (30) days. Any late charges incurred shall be the
responsibility of the chairman.
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16. The Protocol Committee shall be responsible for the setting of the public address
systems and testing it before each session, for having two flags (American and
State) at all meetings, for having drinking water available at the speaker’s stand,
for assisting the President on seating arrangements for annual meetings.
17. At the end of each administration, the official GFWC of Tennessee representative
to the GFWC Annual International Convention shall be the outgoing State
President and the outgoing Director of Junior Clubs.
18. The GFWC of Tennessee mailing list shall be released only to organizations which
are endorsed by the GFWC of Tennessee.
19. In the event an officer or chairman fails to perform her duties, the Executive
Committee shall have the authority to explore the matter and determine whether
or not she should continue in office.
20. The first Executive Committee Meeting of each administration shall be held at the
close of the Convention, after the new members are installed.
21. The state projects shall be limited to the period of the administration in which they
are begun unless continued by vote of the Board of Directors.
22. Affiliate membership may be held in GFWC of Tennessee by organizations other
than GFWC clubs. Any state organization as a whole, any state branch or a
national organization, any alumni association or any city or county federation
whose constitution is free from sectarian or political bias and whose objects are in
sympathy with those of the GFWC of Tennessee shall be eligible to membership.
They shall pay dues of $100.00 per year and be allowed one delegate at the annual
conventions. GFWC of Tennessee clubs will no longer be allowed affiliate status.
Clubs that currently have affiliate status will be allowed to retain that status.
Membership dues for GFWC of TN clubs with affiliate status shall be $10.00 per
capita.
23. The Jennie Morgan Memorial Fund shall be closed as of April 1975, with a balance
of $25,000. Interest on this fund shall be used for the benefit of Tennessee’s
veterans. All additional funds contributed for this fund shall be transferred to the
GFWC of Tennessee Scholarship Fund.
24. Guidelines for GFWC of Tennessee judging of awards in the six departments are
as follows:
a.
Only clubs having paid dues before January 15 will be eligible to
receive awards at the State Convention.
b.
There will be four categories of competition based on Membership
as of January 15 of each year.
c.
There will be a first and second place award in each of the four size
categories for each Department / Project / Program Areas of the
current administration. Certificates shall be the awards.
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d.
e.
f.
g.
Reports sent to the State Chairmen must be postmarked by requested
date or the date set by the GFWC of Tennessee President of that year.
Clubs with delinquent dues will not be counted in the State Report to
GFWC.
Reports shall consist of projects within a one year period only.
Junior reports will be judged with General Reports. Each chairman
shall procure from one to three judges. Chairmen should try to
outline GFWC of Tennessee objectives to said judges as well as
furnishing them copies of the rules for judging.
A list of winners shall be sent to the First Vice-President and Director
of Junior Clubs for Junior winners by the date requested. The First
Vice-President shall provide a list of winners to the Editor of the
Tennessee Federation News and the GFWC of Tennessee Recording
Secretary at the close of the convention.
25. The procedure to be followed for the establishment of a new GFWC of Tennessee
award.
a.
Proposer of the award shall notify the GFWC of Tennessee President of
the desire to present the following information to the Executive
Committees for consideration:
1.
Purpose of the award
2.
Time span of award – 1 year, 1 administration, or permanent
3.
How it is named or titled
4.
How the award is purchased or funded and engraved (when
applicable)
5.
Reporting procedure and criteria for selection of winners of
awards
6.
How it shall be presented
b.
Basic rules to be followed by the Executive Committee include:
1.
All awards/contests must be presented to the Executive
Committee and Board of Directors with exception – GFWC
programs do not need approval of GFWC of Tennessee
Executive Committee or Board of Directors. Only awards
originating within GFWC of Tennessee should have
approval.
2.
Awards do not become effective until 90 days after the
Executive Committee/Board of Directors approval.
3.
Final approval for all contests/awards must be made by the
Executive Committee and Board of Directors, majority vote
required.
26. Standing Rules may be adopted by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at any
meeting without previous notice. They may be amended, suspended, or rescinded
by the Board of Directors at any meeting by two-thirds vote without previous
notice or by a majority vote after one month’s previous notice.
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27. To serve as member of the GFWC of Tennessee Board of Directors a member must:
a.
b.
c.
Hold active membership in GFWC of Tennessee in good standing.
Be a citizen of the United State of America.
Be a registered voter in the State of Tennessee.
28. Districts hosting State Convention shall raise funds for decorating and handling
reimbursements themselves. Overage will not be reimbursed by the State
Treasurer.
29. A Resolution from a local club must first be sent to the State Resolution Committee
Chairman for consideration. The committee may research further and it may be
amended. If the committee adopts for proposal to the Convention it must be
included in the Call to Convention. If a resolution from a club is rejected by the
Resolution Committee, it must be returned to the club with an explanation by
December 1st. The club may then decide to present the resolution to the State
President by January 1st. She will include the resolution in the Call to Convention.
30. The money award for the winners of the Student Poetry Contests in each division
is to be funded from the Nora Cantrell Fund as follows:
STATE WINNERS
1ST Place $25.00
2nd Place $20.00
3rd Place $15.00
4th Place $10.00
GFWC WINNERS
1st Place $100.00
2nd Place $75.00
3rd Place $50.00
4th Place $25.00
Monetary awards for winners of the Student Short Story Contest in each
division are to be funded from the Pennies for Arts Fund as follows:
STATE WINNERS
GFWC WINNERS
st
1 Place
$25.00
1st Place
$100.00
nd
nd
2 Place
$20.00
2 Place
$75.00
3rd Place
$15.00
3rd Place
$50.00
th
th
4 Place
$10.00
4 Place
$25.00
Each Tennessee district may, upon written request to the State Treasurer, receive an
$80.00 stipend toward their District student short story contest.
31. The GFWC of Tennessee Pennies for Arts Fund shall reimburse the doll maker for
any future First Lady dolls to be made.
32. Dollars for Delegates shall reimburse members not otherwise funded and
attending GFWC or SER spring/fall meetings as follows: $150 for Executive
Committee; $75.00 for Board members; $50.00 for general membership. Funds will
be disbursed based on availability and upon presentation of receipts as proof of
attendance.
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33. State chairmen or officers responsible for purchases shall request a copy of GFWC
of Tennessee’s sales tax exemption letter from the State Treasurer. Any sales tax
incurred due to the chairman’s or officer’s failure to do so shall be the
responsibility of the Chairman.
34. Funded Board members must present vouchers or invoices to Treasurer before
reimbursement will be made.
Standing Rules Revisions Adopted April 2012
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Alphabetical Directory
A
Deborah Allen
550 Crestwood Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501
931-525-1880 (H)
931-261-8898 (C)
[email protected]
Janet Amburn-Harpe
422 Greencrest Drive, Maryville TN 37803
865-406-8101 (C)
[email protected]
Paulette Amsler
PO Box 9033, Chattanooga, TN 37412
423-698-0566
[email protected]
B
Lou Baker
GFWC of TN PSP 1974-1976
P. O. Box 509, Sparta, TN 38583
Kaye Barlow
2443 Buffalo Valley Drive, Cookeville TN 38501
931-432-5549 (H) 931-510-9352 (C)
[email protected]
Joan Beaver
GFWC of TN PSP 1990-1992
4554 N. Ravenwood Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37415
423-875-9421
[email protected]
Vicki Bechet
1502 Gray Fox Lane, Spring Hill, TN 37174
931-451-7298 (H) 615-521-9128 (C)
[email protected]
Emily Binkley
GFWC of TN PSP 1998 - 2000
105 Hasty Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Pat Bomba
1020 Potter Road, Dickson, TN 37055
615-446-6987
[email protected]
Nancy Booth
650 New Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650
423-743-7100 (H)
423-502-4764 (C)
[email protected]
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Jane Bryan
286 Page Drive, Mt. Juliet TN 37122
615-754-6952 (home) 615-513-8103 (cell)
[email protected]
Terri Bryan
1135 Tan Yard Hill Road, Puryear TN 38251
731-247-5368
Wendy Burchett
167 Jep Trent Road, Sneedville, TN 37869
423-733-4143 (home) 423-733-5030 (work)
[email protected]
Susan Burkey
1508 West Lakeview Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601
423-926-6879 (H)
423-926-5261 (W)
[email protected]
Samantha Butler
125 Wheatley Drive, Newbern TN 38059
731-478-8292
Shirley Butler
306 Flora Circle, Newbern, TN 38059
731-627-9416 (H)
731-676-1949 (C)
[email protected]
C
Judith A. Callens
1285 Cleve Duke Road, Hornbeak TN 38232
731-538-2542
Sandy Calvin
106 Riva Ridge, Hendersonville TN 37075
615-826-4202 (home) 615-481-4821 (cell)
[email protected]
Jocelyn Campbell
PO Box 14272 Morristown, TN 37813
423-312-9186 (H)
[email protected]
Jean Cardwell
490 Grove Place Lane, Loudon, TN 37774
865-458-4100 (H)
865-603-9630 (C)
[email protected]
Sherri G. Carroll
GFWC of TN PSP 1992-1994
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4487 Post Place LH #78, Nashville, TN 37205
Alphabetical Directory, C continued
Corinne Covington
320 Cherry Street, Tiptonville, TN 38079.
731-253-7597 (h)
731-445-8829. (c)
[email protected]
Kathy Cronberg
2528 Kidwell Church Road, Morristown, TN 37814
423-736-3981 (cell)
[email protected]
Carla Cullip
P. O. Box 26, Whitesburg, TN 37891
423-327-3407 (H)
[email protected]
D
Ann Durall
GFWC of TN PSP 2006-2008
12117 Valley Trail, Knoxville, TN 37934
865-675-5393 (H)
[email protected]
Darla Dye
1375 Old Boones Creek Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659
423-571-0169
[email protected] or [email protected]
E
Isabel Edmands
GFWC TN PSP 1980-1982
100 Chatuga Drive West #305, Loudon, TN 37774
865-458-8861
[email protected]
Mary Frances Edwards
7809 Dan Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938
865-281-7784
[email protected]
Margaret England
GFWC of TN PSP 1986-1988
P. O. Box 696, Sparta, TN 38583
931-761-2683
[email protected]
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Peggy Fabozzi
138 Couch Road, Jonesborough TN 37659
423-839-2067
[email protected]
Terry Finnerty
3428 Denmark Street, Knoxville, TN 37931
865-690-1058
[email protected]
G
Vivian Gibbons
1401 East Church Street, Greenville, TN 37745
423-636-8674
[email protected]
Della Gowan
GFWC of TN PSP 2010-2012
1220 Woodland Trace, Maryville, TN 37803
865-983-0731 (H)
865-310-7934 (C)
[email protected]
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Beverly Harpool
54 Elmwood Drive, Jackson, TN 38305
731-664-5276
Charlotte Hatheway
223 Lake Hills Road, Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-455-2879
[email protected]
Janie W. Hearn
333 Navaho Drive, Seymour TN 37865
885-573-7249
[email protected]
Linda Hershey
915 Clarendon Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-267-8066 (H) 423-645-8671 (C)
[email protected]
Sherry Hickey
114 Joshua Drive, Sparta TN 38583
931-739-2847
[email protected]
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Johnnie Hill
GFWC of TN PSP 2008-2010
1502 Creighton Place, Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-455-8832
[email protected]
Janice Hixson
108 Suffolk Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922
865-693-1725
[email protected]
Robin Hodge
124 Lilley Lane, Johnson City, TN 37604
423-426-4179 (H)
[email protected]
Linda Holder
460 West College, Kenton TN 38233
731-749-5929 (H) 731-796-5929 (C)
[email protected]
Karen Holmes
132 Glen Hill Drive, Hendersonville TN 37075
615-822-9616 (H) 615-578-6013 (C)
[email protected]
Lexa Hooten
716 Plainfield Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
[email protected]
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Jan Johnson
3001 Misty Ridge Drive, Lenoir City TN 37772
865-816-3122
[email protected]
Janice Johnson
708 Ninth Street, Erwin, TN 37650
423-743-7003
[email protected]
Shirlee Johnson
135 Albert’s Cove, Rutledge TN 37861
865-828-5399
[email protected]
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Laurel G. Karp
3401 Sugartree Court, Johnson City, TN 37604
423-282-4311(H)
423-943-8780 (C)
[email protected]
JoAnn Kembel
311 Edith Lane, Lenoir City TN 37771
865-308-3955
[email protected]
or through Mary Ann Williamson
[email protected]
Renee’ Keene
100 Safley Drive, Tullahoma TN 37388
931-455-0025 (H)
931-455-3535 (W)
[email protected]
Donna Kelly
1505 Morningdale Drive, Morristown TN 37814
865-755-5448
[email protected]
Susan Key
7570 Lebanon Church Road, Talbott, TN 37877
423-586-6937 (H)
865-603-1341 (C)
[email protected]
Marcia Kribs
2751 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg, TN 37352
931-759-7770 (H)
931-307-9403 (C)
[email protected]
L
Kate Lapczynski
318 Marks Avenue, Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-455-6996 (H) 931-581-0685 (C)
[email protected] or [email protected]
Sandy Lindeman
1807 Country Club Drive, Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-455-2424 (H)
931-409-7012 (C)
[email protected]
M
Lin Maloney
1065 Ives Court, Morristown TN37814
423-581-2891 (h) 423-312-1376 (c)
[email protected]
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Liz Martin
6812 Walnut Hills Drive, Brentwood TN 37027
615-495-0199 (h) 615-495-0199 (c)
[email protected]
Susan B. Martin
GFWC of TN PSP 2000-2002; SER president 2012-2014
4909 Bal Harbor Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416
423-894-5983
[email protected]
Donna McLean
2674 Edgewood Road, Newbern, TN 38059
731-627-3004 (H)
731-676-9149 (C)
[email protected]
Robbie Melton
310 University Street, Livingston TN 38570
931-823-6933
[email protected]
Pat Mingledorff
12 Farmington, Jackson TN 38305
731-422-6333 (H) 731-267-4883 (C)
[email protected]
Mattie Mullins
904 Millercrest Dr. Johnson City, TN 37604
423-926-7827 (H)
423-794-0402 (C)
[email protected]
Carla Murray
235 Snow Farm Road, Newbern, TN 38059
731-445-6773 (C)
[email protected]
N
Jane Nichols
3161 Dry Valley Road. Philadelphia TN 37846
865-271-7760
[email protected]
JoAnna Nichols-MacDonald
Robbin Nolen
226 Grandview Drive, Sneedville TN 37869
423-733-1296 (H) 423-300-8031 (C)
[email protected]
25 Kennett Court, Old Hickory TN 37138
615-477-3648
[email protected]
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Janet Oakes
11017 Anchorage Circle, Knoxville, TN 37934
865-675-1958 (H)
865-679-0388 (C)
[email protected]
Andrea Orchik
2727 Sweet Oak Circle, Germantown TN 38138
901-755-2713
[email protected]
P
Sharon Pace
109 Inverness Court, Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-264-3942 (H)
615-585-3453 (Cell)
[email protected]
Nancy Patton
509 Stone Blvd., Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-455-3724
[email protected]
Kendra Walker Patty
2702 Lakewood Lane, Knoxville, TN 37921
865-938-7779 (H)
865-406-6081 (C)
[email protected]
Roberta Pedigo
7544 Little River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920
865-577-4106
[email protected]
Barbara Powell
160 Greendale Road Johnson City, TN 37601
423-534-1287
[email protected]
Linda Prater
6760 Autumnwood Drive, Nashville TN 37221
615-662-1176
[email protected]
Michele Pubillones
118 Kawatuska Way, Loudon TN 47774
865-458-6111
[email protected]
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Linda Raley
6626 Archer Circle, Talbott, TN 37877
423-586-5950
[email protected]
Dian Rayfield
106 Huntington PlaceTullahoma TN 37388
931-4550791 (H) 931-212-6623 (C)
[email protected]
Betty Richards
2633 Windemere Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
615-883-2874 (H)
15-815-8265 (C)
[email protected]
Lana Robinson
GFWC of TN PSP 2002-2004
1205 Robinson Road, Old Hickory, TN 37138
615-847-4537 (H) 615-772-5409 (C)
[email protected]
S
Bobbie Schorsten
104 Foxcross Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-824-2051 (H)
615-319-6270 (C)
[email protected]
Agnes Sexton
730 Barton Drive, Morristown, TN 37814
423-586-2044 (H) 423-586-2048 (C)
[email protected]
Beth Smith
665 River Bend Road, Greeneville, TN 37743
423-639-4974 (H)
423-278-8419 (C)
[email protected]
Jayme Smith
102 Hatcher Lane, Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-8123
[email protected]
Tana Sowell
381 Willow Bough Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138-1908
615-847-2625 (H) 615-947-5126 (C)
[email protected]
Erin Stayton
1808 Moore Avenue, Greeneville, TN 37745
423-522-2889
[email protected]
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Renee Suich
5717 Winchester Ave. Russellville, TN 37860
423-839-1635
[email protected]
T
Pat Thurston
GFWC of TN PSP 1994-1996
919 N. Briarcliff Circle, Maryville, TN 37803
865-984-3341
[email protected]
Candace Turnham
414 Wilson Ave Suite 102 Tullahoma TN 37388
931-247-9902 (C)
[email protected]
Tona Turpin
9131 Linksvue Drive, Knoxville TN 37922
865-769-3062
[email protected]
Jean Anne Tye
725 Bresslyn Road Nashville TN 37205
615-356-0036 (h) 615- 306-7562 (c)
[email protected]
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Kim Veers
2924 Herald Court, Cookeville TN 38501
931-510-9179
[email protected]
Jo Voigt
105 Poplar Grove Road, Johnson City TN 37601
423-542-9109
[email protected]
W
Kathy Waller
805 Butler Dr., Loudon, TN 37774
865-458-4938 (H)
865-604-3760 (C)
[email protected]
Sue Walker
GFWC of TN PSP 1996-1998
2704 Lakewood Lane, Knoxville, TN 37921
865-938-8148
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Kim Ward
4554 Ashburne Dr., Morristown, TN 37814
423-307-1340 (H)
423-312-7021 (C)
[email protected]
Harriet Warren
3217 Knobdale Road, Nashville, TN 37214
615-883-8071 (h) 615-210-4636 (c)
[email protected]
Mable Westbrook
GFWC of TN PSP 1982-1984
4160 Highway 70 East, Lenoir City, TN 37772
865-988-9132
Sue Whittle
1485 Touraine Place, Knoxville, TN 37919
865-851-9105 (H)
865-803-1104 (C)
[email protected]
Patricia Williams
2404 Huffine Circle, Johnson City, TN 37604
423-926-5939 (H) 423-571-0473 (C)
[email protected]
Patsy Williams
GFWC of TN PSP 1976-1978
Box 709, Newport, TN 37821
Jane Wilson
903 Grove Stree, Paris, TN 38242
731-642-3807
[email protected]
Anne Wonder
207 Lake Circle Drive, Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-461-0213
[email protected]
Y
Teresa York
200 Shady Hill Road, Dickson TN 37055
615-4446-3993 (H)
615-218-8445 (C)
[email protected]
Z
Ann Zimmerman
2736 James Edmon Court Murfreesboro, 37129
(615) 900-3534
[email protected]
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