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A publication of GFWC Kentucky
Kentucky
Clubwoman
INSIDE ...GFWC Kentucky Annual Convention 2014 GFWC Kentucky Arts, Crafts and Photography contests resultsClub Highlights
SUMMER/FALL 2014
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE
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NOTE FROM THE LILY PAD
Susan AlexanderGFWC Kentucky President
Dear Clubwomen,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your attendance at Summer Workshop! We had over 100 club ladies present! The state officers presented wonderful breakout sessions that provided the clubwomen with knowledge and the vision for this new administration.
The governors and vice governors, state chairmen and club presidents came, they learned, and they left ready and eager to pass along important information regarding the 2014-2016 Administration.
I am looking forward to visiting each district’s fall conference. It will be a busy time but I am excited to hear what each club is doing while they are “Living the Volunteer Spirit.”
As you read this magazine remember we are “Unlocking Doors of Opportunity” and once you unlock a door it is important to share what you find. Send us word of your club events and projects. I know without a doubt each club, big or small, does amazing things that we want to hear about.
All my best wishes to the heart and soul of GFWC Kentucky, you, the club members!
Susan Alexander, President GFWC Kentucky
PRESIDENT ....................................... SUSAN ALEXANDER 313 South Main Street, Marion KY 42064H 270-965-5983 / C [email protected]
PRESIDENT–ELECT........................... SUSETTE REDWINE 446 Forest Hills Drive, Morehead KY 40351H 606-784-6521 / C 606-356-0910 [email protected]
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT ...................... PAT HARRINGTON 1218 Dogwood Drive, Murray KY 42071H 270-753-9640 / C 270-293-0774 / Fax [email protected]
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT ......................... BEV PILGRAM3 Mel-Gin Court, Erlanger KY 41018H 859-342-6336 / C [email protected]
GFWC - KENTUCKY STATE OFFICERS(Executive Committee 2014 – 2016)
DIRECTOR JUNIOR CLUBS .............WENDY THOMPSONP.O. Box 410, Heidrick KY 40949H 606-546-9236 / C 606-545-3795 [email protected]
RECORDING SECRETARY .................TERRI SRINIVASAN492 Glen Circle, Maysville KY 41056H 606-759-8799 / C [email protected]
TREASURER ...................................................BETH HILL 120 Edgemoor Drive, Lexington KY 40503C 859-396-9375 [email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ................PEGGY BARNES2936 Summerfield Drive, Lexington KY 40511H 859-243-0338 / C [email protected]
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C O N T E N T SClub Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GFWC Kentucky Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GFWC Kentucky Officer Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
GFWC Annual Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
President’s Special Project .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Summer Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
GFWC Kentucky President Susan Alexander and GFWC Kentucky Director of Junior Clubs
Wendy Thompson participate in the ribbon-cutting at the new federation
headquarters in Frankfort
On The Cover Morehead Woman’s Club
wishes our new 2014-2016 president, Ash Gilliam,
good luck and excellent health!
The Radcliff Woman’s Club will have their annual “Taste of Radcliff”
on Monday, December 8th at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the
Colvin Community Center in Radcliff. Because of our proximity to Fort Knox,
Radcliff has a diverse makeup of citizens, restaurants, clubs and organizations which
participate by sharing a “taste” of their cuisine at this event.
Please come and join us!!
GFWC Kentucky
Proclamation Office of the GFWC Kentucky State President
WHEREAS: GFWC Kentucky’s membership proudly claims Mary Elizabeth Preston as one of their own and fully recognize the many contributions she has made to our state Federation; and
WHEREAS: Developed and encouraged the growth of club women in all aspects of the volunteer life; and WHEREAS: Allowed club members across the great Commonwealth of Kentucky to be better
equipped to lead with courage and strength and be better prepared to face the volunteer life with zest and vigor; and
WHEREAS: Challenged club members to reach out to those, regardless of ability, background,
disability, race, religion, creed or ethnic origin – to provide assistance and guidance when necessary to the continuum of club members full intellectual development; and
WHEREAS: The GFWC Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs joins with GFWC Florida Federation
of Women’s Clubs in saluting Mary Elizabeth Preston on her special day recognizing 75 years of membership and service to and with GFWC.
NOW, THEREFORE: I, Susan R. Alexander, GFWC Kentucky State President, proclaim JUNE 4, 2014 to be MARY ELIZABETH PRESTON DAY in Kentucky and encourage all Kentucky clubwomen to join in this observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the GFWC KY seal to be affixed. Done at GFWC KY Headquarters, in the city of Frankfort in the state of Kentucky on this day June 4, 2014. Susan R. Alexander, State President GFWC Kentucky
Mary Elizabeth Preston recognized for 75 years of membership and service to and with GFWC
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Woman’s Club of St. Matthews visits and tours local firehouse
The ladies of the Woman’s Club of St. Matthews had the pleasure of being invited to the St. Matthews Firehouse for refreshments. Of course, they went. Nothing like being entertained by the wonderful firemen that protect your area.
The clubwomen were invited in appreciation of their donation of $3,500 for the purchase of a much-needed piece of equipment – an oxygen meter. As first responders, they were in need of an oxygen meter that fits on the finger of a person, to monitor their blood oxygen level.
This is the second piece of equipment the club has been able to purchase for the first responders. Last year, the club bought them a defibrillator.
After the demonstration of the oxygen meter, members were treated to a guided tour of the firehouse (even the sleeping and workout areas) and had the pleasure of seeing the firetrucks and all the equipment that is carried along on the firetrucks. It’s quite impressive to see the “jaws of life” up close. The clubwomen felt like kids again — taking a field trip to the firehouse. What fun!
Above, members of the Woman’s Club of St. Matthews stopped to pose with a firetruck during the tour of their local fire department. Below, Bev Potts presents a $3,500 check to the St. Matthews Fire and Rescue to cover the cost of a much-needed oxygen meter.
CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
Pikeville Woman’s Club Inc.
Proudly serving the community
for 95 years
Benton Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years
The Benton Woman’s Club celebrated 100 years of the BWC with a fashion show and great lunch on Saturday, May 10 at the new Marshall County Children’s Performing Arts Center.
The club was able to donate $625 to the Arts Center.
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Radcliff Woman’s Club hosts Christmas in July The Radcliff Woman’s Club hosted Christmas in July
— a vendor’s village, dinner, and duction — on July 12, 2014. More than 200 people attended the festivities that raised funds for local scholarships and for Alzheimer’s research.
Clockwise from above left, Becky Brecht sat on the knee of Mrs. Claus (Maria Batistoni). Above right, a large crowd attended the event. Clubwomen served dinner to more than 200 attendees. An example of items auctioned. Members assisted the auctioneer by modeling with the auction items.
The clubwomen of Smiths Grove Woman’s Club held a Memorial Day Program on May 24 at a local cemetery. The week before, they had displayed around 200 flags at this same cemetery on Sunday, May 18 – a great project for Public Issues!
The club participated in the town’s Garden Glory Days on June 21 by sponsoring a bake sale, making cherry/limeade drinks, and conducting a raffle. They are raising money for the club’s Arts project. Members are trying to raise money to help purchase a kiln for the new art teacher.
Smiths Grove Woman’s Club hosts many projects to raise money for kiln
Okolona Woman’s Club hosts successful Scrapbook Marathon
In the Spring of 2014, the Okolona Woman’s Club held a 24-Hour Scrapbook Marathon to support “Making Strides Against Cancer.”
The club earned more than $1,000 for this cause. What a great success!
Woman’s Club of Madisonville supports Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Two teams from the club participated in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” fundraiser on April 26 and were able to raise $925 for the organization!
Woman’s Club of Smiths GroveCelebrating 105 Yearsof Community Service
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Ann Renfrow, President of the Livermore Woman’s Club, presents a $5,127 check to Muscular Dystrophy Association Director of Business Development Kayla Aydt. Also in attendance were members of the 5K Committee, Jayne Johnson, Connie Baldwin, Mary Atherton, Ann Turner, Dianna Hoover and Michele Clark. Committee member Stella Gross was unavailable at the time of the photo.
The Livermore Woman’s Club presented a $5,127 check to Kayla Aydt, Muscular Dystrophy Association Director of Business Development, on May 13, 2014.
The check represented the proceeds of the club’s very successful 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk held in Livermore on April 26, in support of the MDA. This contribution has been designated for use within McLean County for those who are affected by muscular dystrophy.
The club solicited and obtained 42 event sponsors who were very instrumental in the success of this venture.
According to Club President Ann Renfrow, “It was a joint effort and we couldn’t have done this without their help and the help of our club membership canvassing the county.”
They were also blessed with the work of Tessa Wilkerson. Tessa is a 17-year-old young lady from Livermore in McLean County, and the granddaughter of one of the club members. She has been dealing with muscular dystrophy since she was 10 months old. Both this year and last year, she designed her own T-shirts
Livermore Woman’s Club donates $5,127 to MDAfor her team, i.e. Tessa’s Team, and sold them at her school for the cause. Last year we were able to raise $3,393 and because of Tessa’s diligence, we topped the $5,000 mark this year with a $5,127 donation.
A lot of local people donated their time, effort and sweat equity. They helped club members clean the 5K course, prepare the pavilion area and stand guard at all of the intersections where the participants passed. They manned the water stations, the finish
line and cheered on the participants throughout the course. There was a lot of hard work and a lot of love that went into this venture.
A link to the Livermore Woman’s Club page is on the City of Livermore’s website for you to view. http://www.cityoflivermore.info/livermore_womans_club (About the third article down on this page and there is a link within that link with all of the photos taken at the event - enjoy!)
Woman’s Club of Madisonville installation of officers
The Woman’s Club of Madisonville had their club’s installation ceremony at their May 13 meeting. State President Susan Alexander installed the new officers for 2014-2016. The officers are (from left to right): Treasurer Donna Vaughan, Corresponding Secretary Paula Milligan, Secretary Donna McMurtrie, First Vice-President Tricia Noel, President-Elect Mari Rush, and President Whitney Wardrip with State President Susan Alexander.
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Left, Laura Mann, daughter of clubwoman Darlene Mann, helped parade baked items for attendees to see up close. Above, clubwomen Betty Fitzgerald, left, and Betty Jo Branham, right, enjoyed the dinner and auction.
Darlene MannJohn Wigginton
Bullitt County Woman’s Club donates close to $1000 to CASA!!The Fourth District Bullitt
County Woman’s Club held their annual Bake Sale, which includes a tasting and auction, in May.
Each clubwoman baked two of the same dish — one to be used for the “tasting” dinner and the other item to be auctioned. The community was invited, with attendees paying $5 to eat a dinner consisting of tastes of the various dishes.
Auctioneer-Realtor John Wigginton and Commonwealth Attorney Mike Mann provided pre-auction entertainment. After the tasting, the fun and auction began!
Hams sold for $200, bread for $40 and homemade pickles for $120!! This year the club raised $1800 in about two hours!!
Half of the money was to be donated to CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for children.
Special guests were Third District Governor Teresa Schmidt and Third District Vice-Governor Beverly Potts.
Bake sale chairman and membership chairman Darlene Mann
has been chairing the bake sale for many years. She and her committee do a great job in raising funds for the club and for CASA!
Clubwoman Pam Billings prepares for the arrival of guests.
Congratulations toBGJWC
for another successfulDuncan Hines Festival
Magoffin County Woman’s Club salutes
“The Mortimer Lofts”A Home Away from Home in Salyersville
Booking info on their Facebook page or www.VBRO.com/476141
