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.
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