News & Notes will be on hiatus on Saturday, June 16, due to the 2012 GFWC
Annual Convention. Look for a special Convention recap edition of News &
Notes on Wednesday, June 20.
June 9, 2012
2012-2014 GFWC Club Manual Available Online
GFWC—an international
women's organization dedicated
to community improvement by
enhancing the lives of others
through volunteer service
The 2012-2014 GFWC Club Manual is now online! The new GFWC
Club Manual features a brand-new design and updated information.
Read about each of GFWC's advancement areas, community service
programs, and special projects. You'll also find complete rules and
criteria for GFWC awards, contests, and grants, along with the
guidelines for updated reporting procedures. Access the full GFWC
Club Manual at www.GFWC.org/ClubManual.
#GFWC2012
ESO Survey
Whether you'll be in Charlotte with us or
keeping tabs from afar, join the fun on
Twitter. We'll be tweeting important events,
fun updates, photos, award announcements,
and more at hashtag #GFWC2012. Tweet
your favorite events, ask questions, post
pictures, and lend your voice to the
conversation. Follow GFWC's posts at
@GFWCHQ and @GFWCPR.
Milestone Photo
Contest
GFWC partner Shot@Life's
mission is to give kids around
the world a shot at childhood by
providing them with
vaccinations against four deadly
diseases. What would you like to
Whether you are an active Epsilon
Sigma Omicron member or have
just wondered what ESO is, we
want to hear from you. The ESO
program provides clubwomen with
a structured, educational reading
program that stimulates a desire
for self-improvement. We want to
hear from you. Share your
thoughts on how the ESO program
can be improved to better suit your
needs. Click here to take the
survey.
Support Dads, Grads,
Brides, and GFWC
Spring and summer are full of
parties. Whether you're celebrating
a graduation, wedding, or the best
dad ever, you can help strengthen
give all kids a shot at? Tell us through photography by entering the
Milestone Photo Contest. Send in a picture of one of your
favorite childhood milestone moments by July 1, 2012. Winning
photos will be featured in an upcoming issue of GFWC Clubwoman
Magazine. Send high-resolution photos to [email protected].
arts posting
Are you looking for a way to create club
projects for the arts, but struggling with
where to start? Read The "Art" of the
Project, the latest program posting from
Arts Collaboration Chairman Jeanne
Waseleski. You'll get a five-step checklist
for finding a project that's right for your
club, including making sure the project is
appealing and your members are excited
about it. Find the full posting here.
Magnetic Federation Forces
The GFWC Headquarters Watercolor
Magnet ($3) will add a touch of elegance to
your refrigerator. Dimensions are four
inches tall by three inches wide. Perfect for
keeping your club's monthly schedule in
plain sight. Place your order today at
www.GFWC.org/Marketplace.
Getting excited for Convention? What's the most
unique or unusual item you're bringing with you to
Charlotte? Tell us on GFWC's Facebook page.
GFWC’s volunteer programs by
making your purchases through
GFWC’s Amazon.com affiliate link.
The link enables members to direct
up to 15 percent of their total
purchases to the Federation.
Access the link by clicking on the
Amazon.com image on our
homepage at www.GFWC.org.
Women's Bean Project
Support our latest endorsed
fundraising partner: Women's
Bean Project. Founded in 1989, the
Women’s Bean Project is dedicated
to helping women break the cycle
of poverty and unemployment by
providing stepping stones to selfsufficiency through social
enterprise. Visit
www.GFWC.org/Fundraising
for more information.
In the News
The GFWC Salem Woman's
Club's (Oregon) more than 100
years of history have been honored
by its community. Read the full
story of their rich history here.