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Make a Difference Day is October 24 However you are planning on serving your community, remember to report your activities. Include photos and newspaper clippings and send it in by November 30th The form is in the info packet from State. 5 More Would Be Divine In OCTober '09 This is this years' theme for the membership campaign, ACT in OCT. Report your success to GFWC headquarters by December 1 st to be included in the GFWC Clubwoman Magazine. Include your club name, city & state; president's name & e-mail; number of members recruited in October; and names of new members. You can send them to Michelle Marcoot at mmarcoot@gfwc.org or mail to headquarters to the attention of ACT in OCT. Remember to report new members even if the goal was not reached. GFWC News and Notes If you are not receiving GFWC News and Notes send an e-mail requesting it to gfwc@gfwc.org GFWC IL e-FLASH If you want to receive the GFWC Illinois Newsletter e- FLASH, e-mail gfwcillinois@sbcglobal.net and request to be put on their e-mail list. The newsletter is chockfull of up to the minute info. You can download and make a copy to share at meetings with those who do not have e-mail. Club Anniversaries The following clubs were recognized at the Northern Region Meeting over the summer for being in existence for over 100 years. Congratulations!
LEADS The latest Clubwoman Magazine has an article from the 2009 LEADS participant, Bunny Dalton, about her experience at the seminar in June. Every club should consider submitting a candidate for the Leadership Education and Development Seminar. The objective is to identify GFWC members who have the potential to assume leadership positions and provide them with the skills, confidence, and commitment to become future Federation leaders. We all know that any skills we learn in our clubs spill over into the rest of our lives. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to grow and develop not only for Federation but also other community groups. Carrie Lape, our First Vice-President, was a LEADS participant several years ago. She can answer questions about the program and her experiences. Each Club President received a LEADS application form and action plan from Lou Brown, Leadership Chairman ... USE THEM! Club Dues 2009-2010 Dues Remittance forms are to be sent to Sally Westley,Third District Treasurer, by October 15, 2009. Include a list of members with complete addresses and zip codes with the dues. Occupational Therapy Scholarship The Third District awards a $1,500 Occupational Therapy Scholarship annually to a deserving female student at the University of Illinois Chicago. This scholarship dates back to the 1940's and we are in danger of running out of funds in a few years if clubs do not help with donations. At our District Annual Day last May, Gail Fisher of U of I spoke about the history of the OT Scholarship and the role that Third District has played over the years. It would be a shame to not be able to continue this scholarship in the future because of lack of funds. Please consider the OT Scholarship fund when your clubs are making monetary contribution decisions. CLUB NEWS Palos Heights WC On Sunday afternoon, September 27, the Palos Heights Public Library along with Palos Heights Woman's Club held a showing of a film depicting the educated and determined Cherokee Indian: An American Experience. The afternoon also featured another film gifted to the library by PHWC, the First Woman Indian Chief, Indian artifacts and jewelry, and new & gently used clothing was collected for the Native American Indian Outreach program. Marge Nelson, Past GFWC IL President and Indian Affairs Chairman was in attendance. Palos Heights WC will present "Deck the Halls" A House Walk with 5 or more homes on tour. Breakfast at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights starts at 8:30 a.m. Included are extraordinary vendors with gift giving ideas; packaged gourmet home-baked cookies, perfect for the holidays; a "Pamper Yourself" raffle and "win-win" raffle offer great prizes. There is also a complimentary coffee break at a local restaurant. There are two seatings for breakfast: one from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and another from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. Tickets are $35. Contact Joan Meyers. Morgan Park Junior WC Morgan Park Juniors are having a garage sale on Saturday, October 24, Make a Difference Day. The proceeds will go to the local Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry. Morgan Park Junior Woman’s Club recently held a 75th Anniversary party at the local Ridge Historical Society (RHS). Members, guests, prospective members and community leaders were invited to browse the many displays of club pictures and memorabilia. Morgan Park Juniors hold many of their meetings and events at RHS. Many club members are also members of RHS and volunteer many hours there as well. Refreshments were served.
Lansing Junior WC The Lansing Junior Woman's Club held a clean-up day over the summer at the Lansing Sports Complex. About 15 youths and their parents attended the clean-up day to pick up garbage from the bleacher areas and parking lot. Lansing Juniors provided lunch and some raffle prizes. Pictured are co-presidents Toni Szklarski and Carrie Steinweg with the young volunteers.
Local Clubs on the Internet Lansing Jrs http://www.lansingjrs.com Morgan Park Jrs http://www.geocities.com/morganparkjrs Morgan Park Woman's Club http://www.morganpark.gfwcillinois.org/
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