Reminders!
May Convention registration due 5/11In Memoriumnames due 5/12/13Club Presidents are asked to submit names of members that have passed away since May 2013 as in previous years to Linda Louise LaCasse, 87 Main St., Somers, CT 06790 - 860-763-2762. Please forward the names of members, the name of the club, club President and contact information.
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East Hartford Woman's Club
Women's Vet Net Benefit Reunion
On April 14, 2013, Bev Leone, Eileen Driscoll, Leslie Apostalon and Peg Spiller attended the Women's Vet Net Reunion and Benefit Brunch at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel.  CT State Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs welcomed speaker Rear Admiral Sandra Stosz, USGG, the first woman to serve as Superintendent of a military academy. The EHWC was recognized for its dedication and service to the Veterans' OASIS at Manchester Community College.
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GFWC Windsor Women's Club
50 years of service
On April 14th, the GFWC Windsor Woman's Club celebrated 50 years of service to the state and to the local Windsor community.
 The guest speaker was Nancy Kalyan, the Connecticut state president of the GFWC/CT organization.
Representatives Peggy Sayers and David Baram, presented President Miller with a citation, signed by members of the General Assembly, honor the club's 50 years of service to the community and state.
Councilor Jody Terranova, spoke in the absence of Mayor Donald Trinks, thanked the club members for all they do for the community and congratulated them on this milestone.
Money raised
The GFWC Windsor Woman's Club and Dom's Broad Street Eatery would like to thank everyone who attended April's monthly fundraiser, which raised funds for Homes for the Brave. Thanks to your support, the fabulous food and excellent service, more than $300 was raised charity.
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2013 District Day photos
 District 3 had two anniversaries -
Northford (50 years) & Killingworth (10 years) |
 President C. Buck accepted 6
awards for District 4 |
 N. Kalyan with N. Morrison,
Co-president of Newtown Women's
Club, GFWC |
 District 7 (from left) P. Griffin,
P. Stafford, R. Wood, N. Kalyan,
V. Markowski, J. Bedard,
L. Ruggiero, C. Censki and L. Pepe. |
 District 3 (from left): P. Kearney,
D. Fiore, H. Barakouskus, J. Calnen,
N. Kalyan, and District Director
A. Young |
See the awards each District won:
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Getting closer to the goal all the time
The fundraising efforts for our project were given  a boost at District 1 Day on April 23. The proceeds from the event plus the sale of raffle tickets enabled the clubs in District 1 to donate $860. This contribution will be added to the $4,000 already raised by GFWC/CT clubs throughout the state for the renovation of the facility in Bridgeport.
The purchase of new dining room furniture will support and enhance the much needed upgrades taking place.
The State Project committee wants to thank all our clubs in helping to raise the money through fundraising and donations. Our goal is to raise $7,000.
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Sun, Fun and Friendship on Tap for the
2013 GFWC Annual Convention
June 30 - July 2, 2013
The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa  3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019, (888) 627-9057
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Items needed at May Convention for
New Horizons Domestic Violence Shelter
in Middletown
Baby/children's items will be collected at the May Convention: diapers (size 4-6), towels, twin bed comforters, baby wash, baby shampoo, Band Aids, children's ibuprofen and acetaminophen and Ziploc gallon bags.
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The winner has been chosen!
There's a new GFWC tagline
With nearly 2,000 votes, we are excited to announce that "Living the Volunteer Spirit" edged out the other two finalists, "Showing We Care... Everywhere" and "Volunteering at its Best" to claim the mantle as the Federation's newest tagline.
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Please forward this e-newsletter to your club members.
Kelly Leach
GFWC/CT
DEADLINE: Focus: 8/15/13
DEADLINE: Constant Contact: 5/27/13
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Friendship. Pride. Service.
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