The Georgia Clubwoman

The Georgia Clubwoman

GFWC GA OFFICERS 2018 - 2020

President Tina Daniel

The Newsletter of GFWC Georgia; Members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Reporting on New Forms due Dec 1

First Vice President Shelby Holland

Second Vice President Kim Sekulow

Third Vice-President Cathy Jones

Director of Junior Clubs Becky Bolden

Recording Secretary Peggy Wilson

Treasurer Armenda Barnes

Dear Federated Sisters, Happy Fall, Y'all! The weather is

finally star ng to change and the leaves are changing colors. It's my favorite me of year. Who doesn't enjoy observing the leaves from the trees and plants changing into mul -colored works of art before finally falling away? The bare and vulnerable branches that are created reveal the true and beau ful scenery underneath. In the southern part of the United States, all the seasons are very apparent. The spring season is very green, the summer is very hot (and long), the winter is cool and the fall is full of magnificent colors. The maple trees are especially vibrant with colors of red and golden-yellow and combina-

ons of both. This season is perfect for taking beau ful scenic photos and spending me outdoors. Nothing can relax and rejuvenate you more than enjoying nature and its surrounding scenery. These beau ful scenes are a perfect opportunity to par cipate in the photography contest!

Autumn is the "cooling off" month right between the blazing summer and chilly winter. When the cooler temperatures of fall start rolling in, saying goodbye to summer is not hard to do. Au-

tumn is a great me to break out the jackets, coats, boots, scarves and hats in prepara on for the change in season. It's also the perfect me to start making hot cocoa and ligh ng a fire in the fireplace. This season creates the perfect se ng for a sense of comfort, warmth and reflec on. It's a great me to camp or take a road trip or anything else where you can spend quality me with family while ea ng good food.

Autumn is a part of the jampacked holiday season. There's the back-to-school rush, Halloween, and Thanksgiving before rolling into winter and Christmas. And these aren't just regular old holidays. These are all very involved, family-centered holidays, as well as mes to volunteer to help others. There are Halloween par es to sponsor at the local domes c violence shelter, the school supplies to gather for less fortunate students, the desserts to bake and sell to raise club funds, and the veterans to think of with cards and gi s.

Autumn is the season to be thankful and to be surrounded by the people you love. It's the perfect me

to change up your decora-

ons by adding orange, red and yellow colors and to pull out the spicescented candles. The holiday season encourages you to spend

me thinking about what you and your family have been through in the last year as well as the memories you've made together while looking forward to a new and exci ng year. I hope you do this as well with your club friends.

As you prepare to end 2019 in this autumn season, I hope you enjoy the beau ful colors, the crisp air, being cozy by a fire, and enjoying SEC football! Remember your club deadlines ? sending in dues by Dec 1 and club reporng ends December 31.

In Federa on Friendship this Fall, Tina Daniel

Corresponding Secretary Cimi Douglass

Parliamentary Advisor Shirene Daniell

I am always reminded at this me of the year of just how Blessed I am. I am so grateful and thankful for my Faith, Family and Friends. What are you grateful for this year? While life is not perfect and certainly not easy at mes, I believe that we can all find something to be thankful for this year. Is it the wink of an eye from your favorite "someone"; or is it a big hug from a friend for no reason at all; is it the laugh a baby; or maybe the happy squeal of a child running through the house; or maybe a phone call from one of your children to just say "I Love You"; or a stranger who offers to change your re in the cold weather; or or or ? the list goes on. As I think about these and so many other things that make us happy, maybe our thought should be how we can bless someone else. With our busy schedules, it seems hard and even impossible at mes to be that Light

to others. However, I have found

these was the St Jude 2019 Fun Walk/Run.

that when I go out of my way to help When I asked for your financial support, I was

a friend, I am the one who is truly blown away by your generosity. We were able

blessed. While I was a ending the to raise $3,199 for St Jude's Children's Hospi-

Southern Region conference, two of tal and Research Center. In addi on, when we

my friends that I met through GFWC went to Southern Region a few weeks ago,

came running up to me with big

Kay Chadwick allowed the Junior Directors to

hugs. The reason was just because host a fun night. We played Bingo and Tenzies

we missed each other. This one

and raised another $1,200 for St Jude's.

jester Made my Day. I felt loved and Words can't describe how much this means to

important to them. They didn't know me and the families treated at St Jude. Again,

anything about my day or week or Thank you So Much!

month, all they knew was I was spe- As we begin the holiday season, I pray for

cial to them. We can all do the same many wonderful memories with your family,

thing. A smile and/or kind word to a friends, co-workers and clubwomen

friend or total stranger can make the friends. May you experience the wonders of

difference in someone's day. During the beauty of the season and the warmth and

this holiday season, I challenge you gra tude of others. Always Remember: "It's

to find something or someone to be What You Do For Others That Counts"

grateful for. I am grateful to each of

you who have embraced my

Love In Federa on,

"causes" and supported me. One of Becky Bolden

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Shelby Holland Statewide tour of Districts

September and October travels during the 2019 Fall District mee ngs will always be a highlight for this officer as she visited each of the "Shelby's Sassy Six" during her "Wander Weekenders" travel across Georgia. District business was handled, informa ve reports were given, and table handouts added value to each mee ng, therefore, each mee ng was phenomenal and declared a success. This officer enjoyed being a part of a welcoming and friendly group of women as she shared brief details regarding the upcoming 2020-2022 administra on. Again, thank you all for being so welcoming and kind during my visit.

At the end of October, this Officer a ended the Southern Region Conference that was held in North Charleston, SC. She, along with other Southern Region Sisters, heard brief details from President-Elect Marion St. Claire for her upcoming administra on as well as details for the 2020-2022 GFWC Orienta on to be held November 14-17. This officer was proud to have been a part of GFWC Georgia who presented a cheer as Georgia focused on the Legisla ve Center Ini a ve of GFWC President Mary Ellen Brock. As the Georgia Ladies were one of the winners in the cheer compe on, Georgia will present our cheer again at the 2020 GFWC Conven on in Atlanta.

Club Presidents, please take me to review your club's GFWC Georgia Achievement GOAL Sheet as you s ll have me to finalize prior to the end of December to receive that desired 100 points score for this report due on January 25th. Also, please remember dues are due December 1st.

Let us all be mindful of how our clubs can serve our communi es during the holidays and to the end of the year. As there are less than two months remaining in this decade, what will you do for 2020?

Shelby Holland GFWC Georgia 1st Vice President/President Elect

Central West District Fall Mee ng: Shelby with Pat Turner at First Bap st Church of Morrow,

South West District Mee ng; Shelby with Dianne Barlow and Shirene Daniell at Moultrie Federated Woman's Clubhouse

North East District Mee ng; Shelby with Pa y Gabilondo and Dana Skelton Sanders at Gainesville Civic Center

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Central East District Mee ng; Shelby with Debby Vanderbunt at Smoke Rise County Club.

South East District Mee ng: Shelby with Hilda Hagarty at Woodbine Community Center

North West District Fall Mee ng: Shelby with Karen Clydesdale at Maggiano's in Cumberland Mall

Southern Region Conference in Charleston: Shelby with her District Presidents the "Sassy Six"

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Central East District -PRESIDENT Deborah Vanderbunt

We had a successful

Central East District

Mee ng with 69 in

a endance. I want to

thank my district for

their support. Our

clubs are busy working

hard this year and

growing membership. The Covington Woman's Club has added 14 new members. GFWC Service

Guild of Covington is having a Holiday Cake Raffle. A homemade cake could be delivered to your

door the week of Thanksgiving. See one of the Service Guild members for a cket. The GFWC

Stone Mountain Woman's Club is having their Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday, December

14, 2019, from 10 AM un l 4 PM with lunch included from 11 AM - 2 PM. The GFWC Monroe Jun-

ior Woman's Club is hos ng Mistletoe in Monroe. This is their first Tour of Homes. It is being held

also on Saturday, December 14, 2019, with the tour from 1-5 PM with food included. Have a safe

and happy holiday season!

Debby Vanderbunt, CED President

North West District ? PRESIDENT Karen Clydesdale

The North West District won the "Most Creave" award for the Conserva on Challenge at Ins tute. The amazing dress was made from recycled materials including more than 1000 plas c bags. The train was made out of Target bags. The band and bow on the back were made out of recycled CLUBWOMAN magazines. Julie Bates, Ruthann Sherman and Joyce Broughton from the Marie a Woman's Club designed and made the dress as well as the three a endant dresses. It was an honor to walk the runway and represent the NW District in this beau ful crea on. The gown is going on tour to schools for "Recycle" day.

The North West District held their Annual Fall Membership Mee ng on October 26 at Maggiano's Li le Italy restaurant. The theme for the mee ng was "Seven Grand Ini a ves....

Mee ng the Goals". Each centerpiece reflected one of the ini a ves. Like the Conserva on Challenge, the crea vity of the NW District ladies was outstanding. We le this mee ng with books for ini a ve one, bags of shoes for ini a ve three and gowns and beau ful dresses for ini a ve four. Our members were also encouraged to con nue to plant trees, a end the MLK Day of Service on January 20 and to con nue to sign up members for Legisla ve Ac on Alerts. We increased our dues for the past two years to meet the Capital campaign Challenge. I am very proud of the outstanding work this district has done to meet the Seven Grand Ini a ve goals. Shelby Holland, First VP, Presi-

dent -Elect and Dana SkeltonSanders, Junior Director- Elect shared their themes, symbol and goals for the upcoming year. Their presenta ons were inspira onal and we look forward to suppor ng their administra ons.

Ida Dorvee and Julie Walters, also shared the many exci ng opportuni es to par-

cipate in the 2020 convenon which will be held here in Atlanta. In addi on to all that we learned and accomplished at this mee ng, it was a day filled with fabulous food, friendship and fun.... A very successful district mee ng!

Thank you to all that made it happen.

Karen

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South East District -PRESIDENT Hilda Hagarty

Members of the South East District met at the Woodbine Community Center on Saturday, October 12, 2019 for their Fall 2019 District Mee ng, hosted by the GFWC Georgia Woodbine Woman's Club and the GFWC Broxton Woman's Club. Officially welcoming everyone to the mee ng was Samantha Young, City Administrator for Woodbine and presen ng the colors was the NJROTC Unit at Camden County High School under the direc on of Colonel Stephen Banta, USMC. Also joining the members were Shelby Holland, GFWC Georgia First Vice President/President-Elect and Dana Skelton Sanders, GFWC Georgia Junior Conference First Vice President/Director of Junior ClubsElect. Both ladies brought gree ngs and shared with all their plans for the forthcoming 20202022 Administra on.

The mee ng was packed with reports, nomina ons and elec-

ons, collec ons, budget, recogni ons, and contests. All morning refreshments and a delicious lunch were lovingly prepared by the Woodbine ladies.

Dale Reddick, Sheila Sanchez-Vesga, and Laura Morris were elected to secure candidates for District offices. Hilda Hagarty was chosen to serve on the State Nomina ng Commi ee, with Julie Hamon as the alternate. Dale Reddick was affirmed as our district nominee to the State Board for the posi on of Recording Secretary.

Several members who were recognized at the mee ng: ADD-A-MEMBER Contest Winner was Peggy Thomas, a new member of the Civic Woman's Club of Milledgeville, who received an Amazon gi card; Angel

Lowe, a new member and first me a endee of the Wood-

bine Woman's Club, who received an Amazon gi card; and Joyce Scribner, a first me a endee and member of the Brunswick Woman's Club, who won the President's Door Prize, a 2020 Conven on pink crystal brooch. Also recognized was the Woodbine Woman's Club who had the most members present. Congratula ons to all!

The fundraising project for the 2018-2020 Administra on has been the Crisco Queen Bake-Off Contest, Linda Hires of the Altamaha Woman's Club was crowned as the Crisco Queen. Congratula ons, Linda!

And congratula ons to the 50/50 winner, Sheila SanchezVesga of the Magnolia Civic Woman's Club, who went home $120 richer.

Hilda

South West District ? PRESIDENT Dianne Barlow

What a great year! Ins tute was great, we really had a good me . The recycle fashion show was hilarious. I won for the District Presidents with the clown ou it that Cochran Woman's Club made for me. Cathy Jones won for the Officers and Karen Clydesdale's ou it was beau-

ful. If you missed the fashion show, you missed a real treat.

South West District's Fall Mee ng was wonderful. Shelby Holland, GFWC GA President elect spoke and gave us lots of good informa on. We really enjoyed having her visit with us. Julie Walters gave us informa on about the 2020 Interna onal Conven on to be held in June in Atlanta. We are all very excited about the Conven on being held in Georgia.

Hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you all next year. Remember F R O G

Dianne

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