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Fall 2019
GFWC-NC District 4 Newsletter
Fall 2019...Volunteers on the Move!
Health, Happiness, and Helping OthersHello Clubwomen of District Four -
The summer months have passed us by and now we are gearing up for a busy Fall. Welcome back to club work! Fall is packed with club events, District and State meetings, and lots of volunteering. We have a few updates and reminders for you as you plan for the coming months.
The list of Club Presidents has been updated with several new presidents this year. The list has been sent to each club and to the GFWC-NC headquarters. You may also find this in the District 4 Club Manual on our website. www.gfwcncdistrictfour.org. Some bylaw changes will be presented at the meeting for your consideration and approval; as well as a proposed budget for 2019-2020. The GFWC-NC District 4 Nominating Committee will present officer candidates for the 2020-2022 term. There are still some open positions and the committee is faithfully Looking for a Few Good Leaders!
I would like to extend the invitation to you and your club members to attend the 2019 District Four Fall Meeting on October 5th held in Burlington. The invitation and registration for the meeting can be found within this newsletter. Please note the deadline to register for the meeting is September 17th. Registration needs to be in the mail and postmarked by September 17th. A late registration fee will be applied to those registering on or after this date or at the door. I would like to thank the ladies of the Burlington Woman’s Club for hosting us. The theme for this meeting is “Health, Happiness, and Helping Others”.
Since October is Domestic Awareness Month, plan to wear Purple or wear GFWC-NC District 4 color….Coral to the District Fall Meeting. Show your commitment to stopping domestic abuse and show all your love for GFWC-NC District Four. Invitations are being sent to all past District Six, District Seven, and District Four Presidents and Junior Directors.
We have some great workshops planned that will reinforce the “health and happiness” aspect of this year’s theme. Of course, our main purpose is “helping others”.
The Alamance-Burlington School Social Work Department states that many students return to school without the proper items needed for a successful year. Around the county, many efforts are geared toward the collection of school supplies. However, some students arrive to school without the basic necessities. Many students do not have adequate access to hygiene items. At times this can be a barrier for students and families. Some of those items include:
Shampoo/Conditioner (For diverse hair), Soap, Toothpaste /Toothbrush/Mouthwash
Deodorant (Male & Female), Lotion, Underwear (All sizes (PreK-12th), Male & Female)
Laundry Detergent (Laundry Pods are requested), Feminine Hygiene Items, Belts, Socks
Any of these items donated will help families greatly. No child should attend school feeling defeated due to the lack of these items. Please help to encourage and assist under privileged children by bringing any item or items you can.
In Federation Spirit,Eva Jackson, District Four President
Be sure to attend the District Fall Meeting where we will vote on the
2020-2022 GFWC-NC District Four Slate of Officers, as well as select our
Nominees for the Nominating Committee for the 2022-2024 Administration.
GFWC Leadership Education and Development Seminar (LEADS)The GFWC-NC Leadership Education and Development Seminar (LEADS) program is designed for any clubwoman that would like to accept leadership positions at all levels. Please send your Club’s nominee for the District Four LEADS representative to District President Eva Jackson by November 1st. This is a great training and learning seminar offered by GFWC-NC in January - who knows…the District Four representative could be chosen from across the state to represent GFWC-NC at the GFWC International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia next year!
Spotlight on ClubsWomen’s League of EdenWomen's League of Eden is in a transition year, as we are changing to a calendar year for budget, officers, planning, and meetings. We did take the summer months off from meetings, but hosted a very successful Red Cross Blood Drive at the local YMCA in August. Three new members were installed at our May meeting, and we already have potential members interested in joining in December. We are hoping to increase membership, as some of our charter and veteran members are aging out and unable to remain active with us. WLOE has been intentional about getting our name out in the community, such as by donating a bench (with nameplate) on a local walking trail. This fall, we are planning to have a hands-on workshop at the October meeting to prepare items needed by some of the organizations we support. We were fortunate to have another profitable fund raiser in the spring, and have plans for a bigger fund raiser this fall. The needs in our community are great, and we are continuing to work as a club to be able to meet some of these through our fund raiser monies and through members' volunteer hours. The WLOE Board is excited about getting our meetings started in September, as we have lined up speakers with valuable knowledge to educate us in areas of public service.
Tammy Shelton, WLOE President
Winston- Salem Junior Woman’s Club
August 24, 2019 - Winston-Salem Junior Woman's Club packing produce and making sandwiches this morning for H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem. #volunteering #GFWCNCJuniors #ThrivingChildren
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 26 - 29, 2019 – GFWC Southeastern Region Meeting in Richmond, Virginia – The Westin
October 5, 2019 – GFWC-NC District 4 Fall Meeting – John Robert Kernodle Senior Center, 1535 Mebane Street, Burlington, NC
October 17, 2019 – Corporate Champions for Women and Children – The Hilton Charlotte Center in Charlotte, NC
GFWC-NC Fall Meeting – November 9, 2019 in Burlington – Venue TBD
February 15, 2019 – GFWC-NC District 4 Spring Festival in Mount Airy, NC – First Baptist Church
GFWC-NC State Arts Festival – March 14, 2020 – Mebane Arts Center, Mebane
GFWC-NC Convention – April 2020 – TBD
GFWC Convention – June 27 0 July 1, 2020 – Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
“Prove that impossible is just a word.”
Anonymous
Be sure to check out the district website: https://gfwcncdistrictfour.org
There are exciting changes taking place to help promote District 4. Take a
look and encourage your friends and fellow club members to have a look
also!
Things to put on your “ TO DO LIST ” Send Scholarship Information to local schools.
o Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarshipo Greeson-Johnson Teaching Scholarship
Schedule a student art contest in your community. Donate and/or attend Community Champions for Women and
Children in October. Plan to attend District 4 Fall Meeting on October 5th.
o Bring a book to swap.o Bring basic necessity items from list for grade students.o Bring a basket or other items to raffle. Funds will go to GFWC-NC
Special Projects. (Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy)o Be sure to wear Purple or Coral (District Color)
Submit entries for District 4 Awards for Immediate Past President, Scrapbook Award and Website Awards.
A W A R D SThere have been many changes of Presidents recently, so I know that there is a very special lady you would like to recognize for her dedicated service. We had no nominees last year; and I’m looking forward to all the entries you submit. To save you time looking for the awards forms, they follow on the next pages. The Immediate Past President form comes to me. The Scrapbook and Website form go to GFWC-NC District 4 2nd Vice-President, Teresa Royall.
GFWC-NC District Four Immediate Past President Award
The Immediate Past President Award honors the Immediate Past Club President and her accomplishments achieved during her term as Club President.
Rules for combined General and Junior competition:
1. Events reported must have taken place during the immediate Past President’s term of office.
2. The club’s award entry narrative must be typewritten and double spaced in a Letter sized (8.5” x 11”) document of no more than three pages.
3. Each report should include this document as a cover sheet with the following information:
a. Club Name: _
b. President’s Name: _
c. City or Town:
d. Year:
4. The following criteria for judging will be considered when judging this award:a. Participation in club eventsb. Participation at District and State eventsc. Participation on District and State levelsd. Leadership abilitiese. Motivational abilitiesf. Effective involvement of membersg. Organizational skills
5. Clubs should send three copies of their report to the GFWC-NC District 4 President, Eva Jackson, P O Box 878, Biscoe, NC 27209 postmarked by September 17th.
6. There will be one overall winner and one runner-up.
7. Please note that the Immediate Past President competition concludes at the District level and does not proceed to the State level for competition.
GFWC-NC District Four Website Award
Rules for General and Junior competition:
1. Clubs may submit their website address, along with three sets of printouts of screen shots of the site’s webpages from the month of September of the current year.
2. The home page must contain a prominent mention of GFWC and use the correct GFWC emblem, as well as contact information for at least one member of the club - defined as e-mail address, telephone number, fax number, or mailing address.
3. Websites should be used to dispense information to members concerning Federation (GFWC and State), District, and club news, announcements, and program agendas. It should be clear and concise.
4. Each set of screen shots shall have an Award Entry Form cover sheet with the following information:a. Award entry category (Junior or General)b. Name of Clubc. City or Townd. District Foure. Small, Middle, or Large Category
5. Clubs should send three copies of the entry form and screen shots to Teresa Royall, GFWC-NC District 4 Second Vice President, 2413 Beulah Road, Boonville, NC 27011 and be postmarked by September 17th.
6. There will be three membership categories for Juniors and three membership categories for Generals:General Clubs Junior Clubs Small Category - 3-15 members Small Category - 3-12 membersMiddle Category -16-30 members Middle Category - 13-20 membersLarge Category - 31+ members Large Category - 21+ members
7. The District Second Vice President will secure three judges, one being a clubwoman. There shall be a winner and a runner up in each category.
8. Entries are for Club websites only and do not include Club’s Facebook page/group.9. Please note that the Website Award competition concludes at the District level and does not proceed to
the State level for competition.
GFWC-NC District Four Scrapbook Awards
Rules for General and Junior competition:1. Scrapbooks are a visual collection of photos, pamphlets, and other materials relating to the club’s work
over the past club year.2. The physical requirements of the Scrapbook are as follows:
a. No larger than 16 x 20 inchesb. Cannot weigh more than 9 pounds (any entries over this weight will be disqualified)c. Durable bindingsd. Loose leaf pages or bound book
3. Each Scrapbook will have a Cover with the following information:a. Labeled as Scrapbookb. Club Namec. City or Townd. District Foure. Yearf. Small, Middle, or Large Category
4. Each Scrapbook must have a Table of Contents or an Index. The Index must be in the back of the book with items listed in alphabetical order and the Table of Contents must be in the front of the book with items listed by page numbers in numerical order.
5. Each Scrapbook should be assembled into related groupings, rather than in chronological order. (i.e. Arts Department, Conservation, District Meetings, etc.)
6. Clubs not on a fiscal calendar year, submit their Scrapbooks covering January 1st through December 31st or the immediate twelve month period prior to judging. Clubs on a fiscal year, submit their Scrap books covering the fiscal year completed immediately prior to judging.
7. Clubs should send their Scrapbook to Teresa Royall, GFWC-NC District 4 Second Vice President, 2413 Beulah Road, Boonville, NC 27011 and be postmarked by September 17th..
8. There will be three membership categories for Juniors and three membership categories for Generals:
General Clubs Junior Clubs Small Category - 3-15 members Small Category - 3-12 members Middle Category -16-30 members Middle Category - 13-20 members Large Category - 31+ members Large Category - 21+ members
9. The District Second Vice President will secure three judges, one being a clubwoman. There will be a winner and a runner up in each category.
10. Judging shall be based on the following evaluation sheet for Scrapbook competition.11. Please note that the Scrapbook competition concludes on the District level and does not proceed to the
State level for competition.
Book Swap…if you love to read, this is a perfect time for you…we will have a table set up for you to peruse books….Bring One, Swap One!
~~~~~~~~Would You Like to Come to the Fall
Meeting for Free?We want to encourage more members to attend District
Meeting, so what could be better than a BOGO offer?For each paying member of your club attending,
the second person may attend for free!How about mentoring a new member who has
never been to a district event and escorting them to the Fall Meeting?
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina District Four
OFFICAL CALL
To the 2019 District Fall MeetingSaturday, October 5, 2019
I hereby invite all GFWC-NC District Four Officers, General and Junior Club Presidents, anyone serving GFWC or GFWC-NC in any capacity, Past District Four Presidents and Junior Directors, Club Community Service Program Chairman, and all club members to attend the 2019 Fall Meeting. The scheduled date and location are Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Kernodle Senior Center, 1535 S Mebane Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Eva Jackson, President, GFWC-NC District Four
Tentative Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 am Registration/Coffee Hour/Membership Mingle
8:30 _ 9:00 am Junior Buzz
9:00 – 9:30 am Call to Order – Plenary Workshop
9:30 _10:00 am Board of Director’s and Club President’s Meeting
10:00 _10:30 am Women’s Personal Safety, Healthy Exercise
10:30 –11:00 am Auto External Defibrillator, Child Advocacy
9:30 _ 11:00 am Various Crafts, Book Swap, Raffle Items
11:00 –12:30 pm General Assembly
~~~~~~~~Please let Patti Hinson know if you have had any
Club members who died during the year.
Her email is: [email protected]
There will be a Memorial to honor their service.
Registration FormDEADLINE – September 17, 2019
Mail completed registration form with your check made payable to GFWC-NC District Four to: Fran Pollock, GFWC-NC District Four Treasurer, 3402 North Rockingham Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407
Registration Fee: $10 (no lunch will be served so bring a snack if needed)Pages do not pay registration fee.
Must be postmarked by September 17th. After September 17th, a $5 per person late registration fee applies.
Club Name: ___________________________________________1st Time Attendee_________
Attendees Names: _______________________________Positions Held (Local, District, State)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________
Total Number Attending: ___________________x $10 per person =Total Amount___________
Late Fee per person_____________________ x $15 per person = Total Amount_____________
Remember to bring a Basket or other Item to Raffle—proceeds go to GFWC-NC Special Projects (Domestic Violence and Advocates for Children)
Remember to bring necessity items for Grade School Children of the Burlington-Alamance School System.
