GFWC GA Monthly Connections
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Dear Federated Friends,
It was a wonderful time at the 123rd Annual GFWC Georgia convention and I appreciate the support shown to me during my first convention. While there were challenges at times, I hope those in attendance could embrace them and will laugh about them with me. One of my goals has been for ladies to enjoy themselves at the convention. And, yes, there is certain business we must conduct at our meetings but it was my hope we added some value in our destination convention as we journeyed together to Lake Blackshear. I had hoped to lessen the cost and for those of you in the business of hosting large events, there are many costs associated with hosting meetings of our size. While we are not a huge convention, we still absorb room rental costs, AV costs, and other incidentals along the way. For me, I had a great time celebrating the contributions to our communities and the fellowship of our federated friends. Congratulations to those winning clubs and to GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club on the Federated Cup!
Things that will stick out for me will be “the night the lights went out in Georgia” and the boat that never left the dock, enjoying my family as well as my friends on the train trip, a thunderstorm that took the lights out on Saturday morning, and a great time teaching Deb Strahanoksi how to be Southern. These will be memories I will cherish and laugh about throughout the years. Thanks for making them with me!
Our business does not stop though and we continue to push forward. Our next event is to encourage clubs to participate in our annual Day of Service on April 27th. Our theme this year is to “Help a House”. Watch for daily videos from our membership committee led by Cathy Jones, 3rd Vice President, as well as note the information found below in this connection.
We will have a Trek to Tallulah and I hope those of you who have not been to our state office and TFS can make it for this very special event. Part of this event will be the rededication of the State Presidents Garden. Please make plans to join us on June 1 from 1:00-3:00. Ladies traveling to us may want to enjoy a light lunch at Lipscomb Cottage at 12:00.
With Federated Friendship,
Tina Daniel
GFWC GA State President 2018-2020
Tina's Pearls of Wisdom for the day:
"Spring - A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be." "Great things never come from comfort zones."
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Trek to Tallulah - Join Us on June 1st
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Our "Trek to Tallulah" will encompass several areas - TFS, Lipscomb, WHRC, and Conservation. Our goal is to have at least 100 women Trek to Tallulah! Please RSVP and join us at this special Re-dedication of our Past President's Garden.
Tentative Schedule:
- Light Lunch will be available
- 1:00 Welcome by TFS and State President at Middle School
- 1:30 Tour of Upper School, Lipscomb, Golf and Museum
- 2:20 Re-dedication
- 2:45 Ice Cream Social
RSVP by clicking the green button.
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Congratulations Patty Gabilondo - GFWC Georgia Leads Representative
Patty is a member of the Lilburn Woman's Club and NE President. She will represent GFWC Georgia as our Leads Participant at the International Convention in Austin, Texas. We are certain that we will represent us well!
Congratulations Patty!
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Below is a list of Awards presented at the 123rd Annual Convention. Congratulations to all of our Clubs for their hard work and dedication to our communities and to our organization.
Click underlined text to download the docs.
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Check out photos from the Convention. The photos are also listed on our website under Club Resources/Photos & Fun!
Also the video below is a collection of some of our club work within our communities - You make beautiful things happen!
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Junior Conference Corner
#GAJUNIORSROCK
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Awards
: Awards are a great way to recognize the work and achievements of our clubwomen who give so unselfishly to others throughout the year. However, the real winners are the people we serve in our communities and across the globe. Convention 2019 was a great time where we recognized the many achievements of our clubwomen throughout Georgia. I can’t thank Becky Smith (Junior Convention Chair 2019) and all of the Junior clubwomen who worked diligently to make the weekend so much fun. The Campfire and Smores, Scavenger Hunt, door prizes, gift bags, videos, slides and so many more things were perfect. Thank you to everyone who came, participated in our meetings and shopped. While we had a few issues with the lights and weather, we are women who make the best of every situation.
Congratulations to these Special Awards:
- Gertrude Harris Club Award – GFWC Sylvania Junior Woman’s Club
- Pat Swan Junior Special Emphasis Award – GFWC Tifton Junior Woman’s Club
- Outstanding Citizen – Jena Willis, GFWC Moultrie Junior Woman’s Club
- Outstanding Clubwoman – Christy Sauls, GFWC Bremen Junior Woman’s Club
- Arts Community Service Best Overall – GFWC Bremen Junior Woman’s Club
- Conservation Community Service Best Overall – GFWC Sylvania Junior Woman’s Club
- Education Community Service Best Overall – GFWC Bremen Junior Woman’s Club
- Home Life Community Service Best Overall – GFWC Sylvania Junior Woman’s Club
- International Outreach Service Best Overall - GFWC Sylvania Junior Woman’s Club
- Public Issues Community Service Best Overall – GFWC Sylvania Junior Woman’s Club
- Tallulah Junior Achievement Gavel – GFWC Monroe Junior Woman’s Club
- Angela Exley Dearing Jr Membership Award – GFWC Augusta Junior Woman’s Club
- Georgia “Toolbox” Award – GFWC Sylvania Junior Woman’s Club
- Georgia “Golden Hammer” Award – GFWC Moultrie Junior Woman’s Club
- Fundraising Award – GFWC Moultrie Junior Woman’s Club
Congratulations to all of our clubs who won citations and reported their awesome work this year! You Ladies Rock!!
Let me know what your club is doing for “Day of Service” on April 27th so we can possibly visit. Please be sure to post pictures of you and your federated sisters on Facebook and tag our Junior Conference page. Let me know if you need anything!
Always Remember: “
It’s What You Do For Others That Counts
”
Love In Federation,
Becky Bolden
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Membership Minute - Day of Service
April 27th
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GFWC Georgia will host our Day of Service (DOS) on April 27th in conjunction with the GFWC Volunteers in Action Week. The purpose of the Day of Service is to be a visible, unified force in our state through work done in the local communities.
Please post your photos on our facebook so we can see you in action!
- Clubs will choose “a house” to help.
- Houses chosen may be in the local community or in a neighboring city in which the local community benefits.
- There will be NO special report form.
- Work done for the Day of Service project may be reported in a Community Service Program coinciding with the project OR in Membership, but not both.
- Check out our youtube channel and facebook for ideas from our membershiop chairs.
- DON'T FORGET TO POST your photos to facebook and tag GFWC Georgia or place our hashtag #gafwc
Cathy Jones
3rd VP GFWC Georgia
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SAVE THE DATE! GFWC Georgia LEADS
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2019 GFWC GEORGIA
LEADS SEMINAR
Friday, August 16, 2019
Details to follow in the coming months
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GFWC Georgia needs a Jennie Award Winner!!!!
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The GFWC Jennie Award honors one club woman from each region for outstanding
commitment to her club, community, and family. This award is the only national honor that recognizes individual members for personal excellence. These club women are chosen by their club to compete at the state, region, and national levels for the Federation highest honor.
This is a special report with the rules and forms on pages 232-237 in our Yearbook. Clubs may nominate one member who has demonstrated the qualities outlined under the judging criteria for this award. The member must be a member in good standing of a GFWC Club for a minimum of 5 years. Materials will be sent to Pat Swan, Chairman, 583 Villa Drive, Lilburn Georgia, 30047 postmarked by June 1, 2019 for state judging. Materials will not be returned. If you have questions, please feel free to call me at 770-366-0697.
Let’s have a winner!!!
Pat Swan, Jennie June State Chairman
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GFWC Georgia• P.O. Box 39, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 • (706) 754-3127 www.gfwcgeorgia.org
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