Membership update
Eleven clubs reported a total of twenty new members during the Winter Campaign. We now have a total of 2,168 members.
Please plan to stop by the Ways and Means table at the March board meeting. We have a good selection of Pashmina scarves in pretty spring colors priced at $10 each.
- Pat Kearney,
Assistant Treasurer
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Farmingbury Woman's Club of Wolcott, GFWC
An Art Auction will be held in the evening on Saturday, April 6 at the Rietdyke Senior Center, 211 Nichols Road, Wolcott. Preview: 6:30 p.m.; auction: 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $10.00 per person. There will be a door prize and raffle prize, wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres - Major credit cards are accepted.
For tickets or Information call, Kathy Newvine (203) 879-3733 or Pat Dancer (203) 754-4915.
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Killingworth Women's Org.
10th Anniversary
The KWO will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary in June.
Details to follow.
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Northford Women's Club
50th Anniversary
On Sunday, April 28, the Northford Women's Club, GFWC, will celebrate its fifty year anniversary at Traditions Golf Club in Wallingford at 1:00 PM. In attendance will be approximately seventy-five guests, including present and former club members, GFWC/CT Board members and guests, and North Branford town officials. The Northford Women's Club was organized and federated in 1963.
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GFWC Windsor Woman's Club
50th Anniversary
On April 14th the GFWC Windsor Woman's Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 2pm-5pm in the Town of Windsor Council Chambers (accessed through the rear entrance to the Windsor Town Hall at 275 Broad St., Windsor CT). Call Lisa at 860-729-5665 or Ginny at 860-688-4816 for more information.
"Celebrating 50 Years of Food and Friendship" cookbook Club members have put together a cookbook to celebrate the club's 50 years of community service. If you are interested in pre-ordering for these fabulous cookbooks, with delicious home-tested recipes, please call Chris at 860-246-1552 and provide contact info and the number of cookbooks you wish to order. The cost is $17.55 each, including shipping. Books will be available the first week in April. Cash, check or money orders accepted.
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Woman's Club of Plainville
celebrates its 100th anniversary
 Women's Club of Plainville members, from left: Lucky Powell, Rita Dewyea, Gert LaCombe, Audrey Zack, Claire Stuart, Barbara Birkett.
Women's Club of Plainville celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special gathering at the Faith Bible Church on Feb 5. "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow" is the motto of the women's group which was formed in 1913 to promote literary, social and civic interests.
The Club, which started out with only $8 in the bank, has made significant contributions to the community throughout the century. The library, police department, fire department, PARC and the food pantry are among the groups which have benefited from the club's efforts. In addition, the Club offers scholarships to local high school students and makes donations to the Veterans' OASIS room at Tunxis Community College... see the full story here
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North Haven's Mischa Campbell to be honored
at Special Oympics Hall of Fame Dinner
 Dave and Michele Campbell of Hamden, will be honored at the Special Olympics Connecticut Hall of Fame Dinner on March 20 at the Aqua Turf Country Club in Plantsville.
The annual Hall of Fame event honors extraordinary athletes, volunteers and supporters who demonstrate leadership, spirit and selflessness, inspire joy through sport and promote inclusion and respect for individuals of all abilities.
Dave and Michele Campbell will receive the Unsung Hero Award, which is given to volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes for Special Olympics Connecticut with no expectation of recognition or reward.... see the full story here
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Call/Update for the March 16th Board Meeting
There has been a slight change in the meeting place for the Executive Board Meeting on March 16th. Originally we were to meet at the Belle Terrace Old Avon Farms Building - the new plan is in the same complex ,instead the meeting will be in the BELLE TERRACE in Avon. It's in the same parking lot except it's in the new building with the glass doors for the entrance.
REMINDER: Our Appraiser is scheduled for our afternoon session at our meeting that day. *Please make sure that if you would like an item, antique or jewelry appraised that day to bring it in the morning of the meeting. Only 1 item per member will be accepted that day.
BONUS FOR ALL ATTENDING MARCH 16TH MEETING*Exciting NEW RAFFLE tickets on sale Saturday for OPENING NIGHT- (2) Orchestra Seat tickets for SISTER ACT on Thursday, April 18th. You must be present to win. Tickets will be 10 for $5.00. Prize is worth $160.
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Homes for the Brave (ABRI) update
Support for Homes for the Brave continues to grow throughout our state. In the January collection of paper goods, cleaning supplies, toiletries and birthday cards, members donated over $2,300 worth of items and $385 in gift certificates. The residents were most appreciative when we delivered the donation.
In their December newsletter, one of the veterans, speaking for all, stated: "I was prepared to fight, be wounded, be captured, even die. But I was not prepared to be homeless, hungry and abandoned."
Coffee items (unflavored regular ground coffee, sugar and unflavored coffee creamer) are being collected at the GFWC/CT March 16 meeting. Thank you for your ongoing support. It is valued and appreciated.
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Questions about the GFWC/CT Web site ?
On Saturday, March 16th, Kelly Leach will be holding a brief seminar at the Board meeting to roll out the redesigned Web site for GFWC/CT.
She would like to know if there are any specific questions you would like answered at that time - related to Web site, downloads, PDFs - or anything else.
We want everyone to be able to take advantage of the information available on our site, so please feel free to email any questions to jkleach@snet.net by 3/13/13 and she will do her best to answer them at the meeting. See you there!
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Please forward this e-newsletter to your club members.
Kelly Leach
GFWC/CT
DEADLINE: Focus: 3/15/13
DEADLINE: Constant Contact: 3/27/13
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Friendship. Pride. Service.
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