Important!
The wrong zip code is on the reservation form for Fall Conference on October 13th.
The reservation forms should be sent to Colleen Slason, 90 Spring Hill Road, Harwinton, CT
06791.
If you have already sent your form with the wrong zip code please email Colleen at colleen@slason.com so she can get your orders in.
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Make the holiday special for our
veterans at
Home for the Brave
Assist them with personal gifts and needed linens. If your Club would like to contribute, please refer to the Wish List for your District.
Any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated.
Please make sure you bring your unwrapped items to the October 13, 2012, GFWC/CT Fall Conference meeting.
As a bonus, our committee will deliver the gifts on Saturday, Oct. 27, "Make A Difference" Day. This is a national effort sponsored by USA Today. In this way our project will be eligible to compete for a $10,000 grant. |
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Assistant Treasurer News
Thank you to all those clubs who have sent in their dues and updated rosters. There are still a few clubs to be heard from so if you have not sent me your check and information please do so at your earliest convenience. patkearney45@yahoo.com
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GFWC/CT Polo
shirts for sale!
GFWC/CT White Pima Cotton Polo Shirts will be sold at the Fall Conference on October 13th at the Public Relations Table.
Price per shirt is $25.00 for small, medium, large, and x-large shirts and $27.00 for all plus sizes. Public Relations will take pre-paid orders if we do not have your size.
You can either pick up the shirts at the January meeting or for an extra $3.00 for shipping cost, we will send it to you. We will accept cash, check or credit card.
Now we can swipe your credit card on the new IPhone Square!
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Join the GFWC tagline contest!
GFWC is holding a Tagline Contest to update their slogan "GFWC - It's a Volunteer Thing!". All members have the opportunity to assist the GFWC in formulating a brand-new tagline through this contest.
The GFWC invites you to submit your ideas and vote on your favorites. All submissions will be entered in a drawing for a valuable prize.
The deadline for this contest is November 10, 2012. For more details, visit www.gfwc.org and submit your ideas today! |
Farmingbury Woman's Club of Wolcott
invites all to attend a ceremony commemorating "Breast Cancer Awareness Month", October 1, at 11 a.m. on the Wolcott Green.
This ceremony is open to all who who would like to attend. We encourage anyone who has been affected by the terrible disease of cancer, cancer survivors, family and friends, to take part by placing a ceremonial ribbon in honor of their own struggle or that of loved ones on our white tree with pink lights.
The tree will be lighted in the gazebo during the month of October.
Coffee and dessert will follow the ceremony. For more information, email farmingbury@yahoo.com or www.farmingbury.org.
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Madison Women's Club is sponsoring
Fashion by the Sea
November 4th
Click here to see flier
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GFWC Windsor
post mum sale report
 (left to right): Bev Callan; Maureen Fernandes;
Barbara Davis.
Thanks to the phenomenal mums, beautiful weather, fabulous volunteers and eager buyers, the club raised more than $1,000 to start filling the kitty for this club year's various community outreaches.
Thanks to all who once again made this annual event successful.
Please call Diane 860-683-1001 or Karen 860-683-0894 with any questions or to join the club.
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GFWC/CT is a proud sponsor of
The Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
19th Annual Induction Ceremony
Thursday, October 18, 2012 6-9 p.m.
Connecticut Convention Center
This year's inductees: Anne Garrels, Annie Leibovitz and Faith Middleton
The mission of the CWHF is to honor publicly the achievements of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public and, inspire the continued achievements of women and girls.
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GFWC Connecticut Honored with
2012 Hunger Action Hero Award
 On September 9, 2012, the Connecticut Food Bank presented their annual Hunger Action Hero Awards to fourteen businesses, organizations, and individuals that were outstanding in their support of the Connecticut Food Bank's mission to alleviate hunger in Connecticut. The General Federation of Women's Clubs of Connecticut was chosen for the Civic Hero award for their outstanding contributions and collaboration as part of a two-year State Project. read more...
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Torrington Woman's Club
The Torrington Woman's Club celebrated the 90th anniversary of its founding on Sept. 10 at the Cornucopia Banquet Hall in Torrington. Club members Bernice Madeux, left, and
Lorraine J. Welsh, both of Torrington.
Veronica Rusckowski, left, and
Josephine Schmitt of Torrington.
From left, Jean Maggiorotto of Torrington, Bette Lowell
of Canton and Claire McDonald of Torrington.
Club members, from left, Jo Bruni, Ann DeMichael
and Angela Amicone.
Elaine Hincliffe, left, of New Hartford, and
Muriel Popham of Harwinton.PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER MASSA
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East Hartford Woman's Club
14th Annual Scholarship Luncheon, Auction and Fashion Show on November 3rd, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Marco Polo Ristorante, 1250 Burnside Avenue, in East Hartford, CT.
Club members and their granddaughters will model clothing from Chico's.
Guest commentator will be WFSB personality, Hena Daniels. There will also be a Large raffle and numerous baskets created and donated by members, friends,neighbors, and town merchants.
Monies raised will fund scholarships for local high school seniors and also a student from Goodwin College.
Tickets are $38.00 and include appetizers, a choice of Pot Roast, Chicken Française, Baked Scrod, or Vegetarian Pasta, dessert, coffee/tea.
If you are interested in attending this fun and fabulous affair, please contact Mary Ann Horn, EHWC, 9 Olivia Lane, Old Lyme, CT 06371-1752.
The DEADLINE DATE for purchasing tickets is OCTOBER 20, 2012. Make checks payable to EHWC.
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GFWC Windsor Locks
October 5 and November 2 will be our monthly Jewell Scrap at the Hyatt House, 200 Corporate Dr., Windsor- 6:30-11:00pm. $10 for a space for you to craft. All proceeds to these scrapbook/crafting events will go towards the South St. School 5th grade class trip to Camp Jewell in the spring.
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Friendship.
Pride.
Service.
Become the woman you were meant to be.
DEADLINE: Constant Contact: 10/27/12
DEADLINE: Focus: 3/15, 8/15th 2013
PLEASE FORWARD THIS E-NEWS BULLETIN TO YOUR MEMBERS.
Kelly Leach
GFWC/CT
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