FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members and Friends,

The CFWC Area B Conference was held on October 18th at the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, CA. Area B Vice President Ellen Ansok welcomed attendees before a lite breakfast and the conference opening. Attendees from across Area B engaged in networking opportunities, exchanging ideas about ongoing activities and projects.

Following the official Opening of the conference delivered by Ellen Ansok, the San Joaquin Valley District and Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau representative welcomed attendees.

Cindy Sanders, CFWC 2^nd Vice President, was the keynote speaker and encouraged members to do their best “AAARG” in preparation for “Pirate” fun, learning, and activities and sharing new membership initiatives.

Sonja Hults, CFWC Facebook Chairman, delivered a presentation on “Why We Need Social Media”. Members discovered how sharing their personal stories of projects left a lasting impression. When we share stories of our activities and how they impacted the community and those we serve, it leaves a lasting impression. Learning to leverage social media effectively we can connect with

other organizations and amplify our message and get more support for our efforts to help others.

Wittney Hawkins, coordinator at Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians of California, shared about the Transitional Age Youth Program (TAY HOUSE). 

The Conference concluded after lunch, with participants encouraged to continue their commitment to positive community impact. The camaraderie among members remains an invaluable asset of our Federation.

The final CFWC Area Conference of the year, the CFWC Area C Conference, will be held on October 25^th at the Grand in Long Beach, California. Attendance is anticipated to be high, and further participation is encouraged. I am looking forward to attending and hope to see you there.

Yours in Federation and Love,

Sonya

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT and OUTREACH - ANNE COCHRAN, Chair

For our veterans and in case you didn't know that: The "Day of the Deployed" is an annual U.S. observance on October 26th that honors military personnel who are deployed around the world. It is dedicated to all service members deployed in service to the country, whether in combat, humanitarian, or other missions. 

EPSILON SIGMA OMICRON (ESO) - REGGIE MATTOX, Chair

ESO Zoom Meeting at a new time!

Join us at 3 p.m on October 23. Our guest will be William Kent Krueger. He is a Minnesota author who mixes mystery and history. This Tender Land was his book that we discussed in July.

Contact Reggie Mattox the CFWC ESO Chairman if you need the code at Lmattox2@mac.com

ART & CULTURE - KELLY DAVIS, Chair

Attending a play or other live theater performance is an enriching cultural experience that engages you in a story alongside other audience members. The performing arts range from vocal and instrumental music, dance and other

theatre to pantomime, sung verse and beyond.

GFWC Oak View Woman’s Club

Project Title-LET’S PLAY AND CELEBRATE

For a cultural enrichment, 8 members of the GFWC Oak View Woman’s Club went to “Ladies Day Out” viewings of various stage plays, including “The Christmas Story,” Winter Dance Party of 1959, “The Nutcracker” and many others. Nine members also attended several matinees at the Ojai Art Center, the Santa Paula Theatre Center for Performing Arts, and The Thousand Oaks Civic Art Center, the group loves to see plays and go to lunch or dinner. Birthday Parties are also a big deal to this group, and many times we have had as many as 20 attendees at our Birthday Bashes. 

--Chairman: Leanna Kennedy/Angela Stephens



ENVIRONMENT - NANCY B. JONES, Chair

CFWC Environment Chair Farmer Jones shared a lively session about Environment on October 17th on Zoom with members from across the state. Palomar District hosted this workshop with Sherry Lutes facilitating. The GFWC Environment Community Connection Initiative recommends that we engage in nature at our national and state parks. Our clubs and districts are focused on preserving resources, protecting wildlife and domesticated animals, living sustainably, and beautifying communities and enjoying nature. GFWC also encourages connecting with Affiliates Heifer International and UNICEF USA. What will your club and district report about in January?

AREA MEETINGS

October 25 - Area C - Location: The Grand, Long Beach

Area C flyer

Just a thought ......

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."

---Arthur Ashe