GFWC GA Monthly Connections
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Dear Federated Sisters,
The Institute survey results are in - we had 182 responses. As always, we appreciate your input and take your comments and suggestions seriously. When planning our next event we will definitely keep your suggestions in mind. This is your organization and it’s important to Lead, Encourage and Inspire and that begins with listening to our members. Thank you.
The goal of institute to is to educate our members about procedures, protocol and provide ideas to our members so they can bring back what they learned at Institute to their club members along with a little fun and games. We are always hopeful that you enjoy Institute, meet new friends across the State, learn something new and have some fun over the course of the weekend. We feel that we accomplished our goal of educating our members as 93.5% of our attendees felt that they learned actionable information that they could bring back to their clubs. And 110 of you responded that you will attend Institute again and 109 of you will recommend Institute to others. Thank you.
We learned how you would like to see improvements in the future and will take this into consideration as we plan for future state events. A special thanks to all of the committees and chairmen who made the day a success with their hard work and dedication to providing a wonderful experience to our membership. Please know that we are listening and will always do our best to meet your needs.
I look forward to seeing everyone at their district meetings. Earn another badge by bringing your Dr. Seuss book.
With much federated love and appreciation,
Tina Daniel
GFWC GA State President 2018-2020
Tina's Pearl of Wisdom for the day:
Good actions give strength to ourselves and and inspire good actions in others.
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Southern Region Conference
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Ladies,
The Official Call went out a few weeks ago, but I wanted to remind you that registration is still open. The GFWC Southern Region Annual Meeting to be held October 19-21, 2018, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Jackson North-Ridgeland, Mississippi. All of our Southern Sisters are invited and bring lots of guests. Please share this call with your members and encourage them to attend! Your Registration form, hotel information, airport if you’re flying and fun facts are included and is posted on the GFWC Georgia website (www.gfwcgeorgia.org) home page or you can simply click the SRC Icon to register.
Thank you,
Kay Chadwick, President of Southern Region Conference
Life Director of GFWC Georgia
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The Last Edition of Learning About Your Leaders
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This is the last edition of our "Learning About Your Leaders" series as we learn more about
Armenda Barnes, Treasurer; Shirene Daniell, Parliamentarian and Cimi Douglass, Corresponding Secretary/Webmaster
. Please download the PDF which contains photos, fun facts and a brief autobiography. Click the Photo above or download the
pdf click here.
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Fundraising Pins and Reporting, Kim Sekulow, 2nd VP
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The 2020 Fundraising pins are a hot item! 40 were sold at the National Board Meeting in DC. We have already sold sold 1/3 of our 300 pin inventory so get yours soon. Pins are $50 and your donation is tax deductible. Call Kim Sekulow at 770-616-5362 or email kbsekulow@gmail to place your order. Pins will be traveling with Tina and Becky to the District meetings so you can see them in person. The remaining inventory will travel to Mississippi in October so don’t miss your opportunity to purchase your pin. We are asking GFWC Georgia members to wear these beautiful brooches with your black evening wear on State Night during the GFWC International Convention in 2020.
Reminder: Reports due January 25th by Email or postal mail - please remember this date change.
Thank you,
Kim Sekulow, 2nd VP
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Membership Minute - How do you Measure Success? By Cathy Jones, 3rd VP
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Building GFWC Georgia one member at a time!
Help your club recruit members and receive recognition for it. Here’s how: Club Presidents or 1st VP’s should complete the
GFWC Recruitment Report
and email it to
GFWC@GFWC.org
and copy membership@gfwcgeorgia.org
on or before the deadline dates listed below. Clubs achieving and reporting
three
new members will also be recognized in
GFWC
Clubwoman Magazine
. Please submit a report even if your club only recruited one or two new members.
Every Member Counts!
This season we had one Club from Georgia that reported - we like to recognize, compliment and celebrate the
BREMEN WOMAN'S CLUB
as they welcomed one new member this season.
Welcome Christie Morton from Bremen to GFWC Ga!!! We're so happy to have you join us! This is how measure success!!
We hope to have more clubs submit their listing of new members by using the GFWC Recruitment Form this season. The next deadline is December 1.
Summer –
“Retention” June, July, August
(Report Due September 1
)
Fall –
“Recruitment” September, October, November
(Report Due December 1)
Winter –
“Mentoring” December, January, and February
(Report Due March 1)
Spring –
“Recognition” March, April and May
(Report Due June 1)
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President's Special Project - Girl Scouts
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Smiles4Military + Treats & Keeps
The Treats & Keeps Program proudly supports our brave military heroes by sending delicious nuts to those who are serving at home and abroad. If Treats & Keeps customers don’t want to purchase items as gifts or for themselves, they can donate to the military in $5 increments. All nuts are donated directly to our Smiles4Military partner organization.
Girl Scouts who donate just 5 nut items will earn a Smiles4miliatry patch for their commitment to this special program.
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Send photos of your military loved ones in uniform for our Veteran's Day Photoshow
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In preparation for Veterans Day (Nov.11) GFWC GA would like to create a special photoshow to include a few of our GFWC Georgia military family members. If you or your immediate family has served in the military, please send us their military photo so we can honor them in our video. Please send to
website@gfwcgeorgia.org
no later than October 31. I have a few photos from some of you, but would love to see a few more. This tribute will be a lovely way to honor our military family members.
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Junior Conference Corner
#GAJUNIORSROCK
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I just returned from the GFWC Executive Meeting and feel very blessed to represent Georgia at the International level. Trisha shared her vision for the 2018-2020 administration for the Junior Conference. One of the items that the Junior Conference is sponsoring is “Where in the World is GFWC”? The goal is to bring awareness to GFWC by taking a picture with the sign wherever you go and post to #GFWC1820. There will be winners for the most creative, funniest and furthest distance. Please print copies, laminate and share with your club members to use. I have seen some from Paris and some with a flat tire on the side of the road. Be Creative – Let’s have the winning entry from Georgia. All GFWC members are encouraged to participate (not just Juniors).
“Journey to Healthy Living”
In September:
- Sleep is such an important part of Healthy Living. Your challenge is to get at least 7 hours of sleep a night for the next 30 days.
- Steps – Take the steps at your work, while shopping, hotels, and anywhere you go instead of the elevator or escalator. Let’s try to climb 10 flights a week.
- Sugar Intake - Limit your sugar and sugar substitutes this month. Drink lots of water instead.
- Strengthen a friendship this month. Reach out to a friend with a card, flowers or lunch this month. You will feel better and so will the other person. It is What you Do for Others That Counts!
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Ronald McDonald House
We are still collecting for the Ronald McDonald House. We raised $800 at Institute and my goal was $1,100 (10 nights for a family). We are going to tour the Ronald McDonald house on November 13th at 11 am in Atlanta and present a check to them. If you would like to support the House, please send a check to GFWC Georgia Junior Conference at the state headquarters. I have attached information on the Ronald McDonald House. https://youtu.be/2XPRXxD-fIo . Please consider joining us on November 13th - more details to come. Also, continue collecting the pop tops as there will be a prize for the club that brings the most to Convention in April.
Don’t forget the Goal of 10% increase in membership for the year. I love seeing how clubs are reaching out to their communities. Let’s make the Year End a great push for New Members! Share your ideas and pictures with our facebook page: GFWC Georgia Junior Conference. Remember to tag photos #GAJuniorsRock. Also, Send your articles to Freda Tylor at JrNews@gfwcgeorgia.org for the October newsletter. I pray you have a wonderful beginning to your Fall Season!
In Federation,
Becky Bolden
JuniorDirector@gfwcgeorgia.org or beckybolden11@gmail.com
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Our State President would like us to Save the Date of June 1st as the date to Trek to Tallulah Falls. Her goal is to have 100 club members visit TFS. Specific details will be provided as we get closer to the date. For now, please mark your calendars!!
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GFWC Georgia• P.O. Box 39, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 • (706) 754-3127 www.gfwcgeorgia.org
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