ISSUE 37
NOVEMBER 2013
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Woman's Club of Danbury/New Fairfield, Inc.
Wild West Bunco fundraiser 
A Wild West Bunco event was held on Fri. Oct. 18, at Capellaro's Grove in Bethel. Over 100 club participants joined in the fun, including club members from Danbury/ New Fairfield, Bethel and Newtown as well as family and friends. Proceeds came to $1,850, which will go to Homes for The Brave for an update of their computer lab. Many thanks to all who attended and supported this fun and successful event.
East Hartford 
Woman's Club
Club receives honor
from the Mayor 
Members of the East Hartford Woman's CLub met recently with club member and Mayor Marcia LeClerc as she issued a proclamation  recognizing GFWC for its efforts with Advocates for Children. 
Left to Right are Leila DiMauro, Wendy Sweller, Elaine Santos, Mayor LeClerc, Club President Eileen Driscoll, Bev Leone and Charlotte Bradbury. 
GFWC/Farmington Valley and GFWC/Suburban Woman's Club of New Britain
Dreamride 2013 
The two clubs collaborated in support of Dreamride 2013 by gathering to display a banner and cheer on the 2013 Dreamride bikers as they rode through Unionville. Dreamride is a charity motorcycle ride that raises money for Special Olympics.Bozzuto's Inc., one of the Dreamride sponsors, awarded the clubs a $500 prize in recognition of their enthusiastic support and banner display. The clubs in turn donated the prize money to Special Olympics.
GFWC Newington/ Wethersfield Woman's Club
Nurse speaks about benefits of preemie blankets
Milena Frazier, RN, was the guest speaker at the October meeting. She is a nurse in the Neonatal ICU at the CT Children's Medical Center. Since 2006, members of the club have hand-sewn some 900 preemie blankets. Milena told Club members that the handmade blankets make a positive impact to both families of preemies and staff at the NICU.
Woman's Club of Greater New Milford
Collecting for hunger
WCGNM has participated in the Thanksgiving Baskets project for the New Milford Food Bank since its inception. For the past few years, we have collected full Thanksgiving dinners for 100-125 families. This year, we have partnered with the United Way of Western CT and expanded our management of the project to cover the full need of 300 families. We are having a collection day at Stop & Shop in New Milford on Nov 23rd from 9a-4p. Contact Co-Chairman Priscilla Williams and Kim Strom or President Wendy Clery for further info. 
Ridgefield Woman's Club
Juried Craft Fair
The 43rd annual craft fair will take place Sat., Nov. 23rd, 10-4, at the East Ridge Middle School as part of the Destination Ridgefield Holiday Market events.
Close to 100 crafters will sell their art, photography, pottery, crafts, jewelry and more. A major fundraiser for the Club, all proceeds from admission and food sales benefit local area charitable organizations and causes.
For more information, visit www.rwc-craftfair.com.
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2013 Fall Convention



AMP luncheon



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Pinwheels remind many of us of carefree, fun childhood experiences. Prevent Child Abuse America wants to take that concept one step further. Let the pinwheel represent the happy and safe childhood all of our children deserve with the promise of positive family experiences we want for everyone in our community.
Let your creativity flow- create displays, gardens, bouquets or other exhibits using these pinwheels to draw attention to our message of prevention. Order your supply today!
Memorial Trees 
Carry forward the name of those memorialized in a living, vital way, that grows throughout the years. A beautiful tree benefits everyone now and for generations to come.

Carry forward the name of those memorialized in a living,
vital way, that grows throughout the years. A beautiful tree
benefits everyone now and for generations to come.
Although not a direct partner with GFWC, purchasing these
trees can be included in your Conservation partnership
reporting.

Each sponsorship includes:
An 11" x 8" heavy card stock certificate personalized with the name your loved one.
Trees are planted on your behalf in the United States where they are needed most.
Sponsor a Memorial Tree - $10/tree
Sponsor a Memorial Garden - $30/5 trees
Sponsor a Memorial Grove - $50/10 trees
Sponsor a Memorial Small Forest - $80/20 trees
Sponsor a Memorial Large Forest - $150/50 trees

News from Sheila Vetter

Third Vice President

 

October is fast coming to an end and so are the planning meetings for District Day 2014. Five District Directors have already held their planning meetings with only two to go!

 

Amazing District Days are emerging from these planning meetings. The District Directors and Club Presidents in each District are planning exciting and fun filled days for your enjoyment. Should you be one of the newer members who have not yet attended a District Day please plan to attend in 2014. Your club may be receiving an award, you will hear what clubs in your area have accomplished, you will have the opportunity to meet other Woman's Club members and entertainment is also being planned. Sounds like a great day to me.

 

Membership should always be on every club woman's mind. We are the "Sole of the Federation" and as such must be out there bringing in new members all the time. There may be a Seasonal Recruitment Campaign but there is no season on new members.

 

"Love your volunteer work? Then pass it on! Spread the work to those in your community. Share your spirit of volunteering with all those around you. You'll be amazed when you enjoy something so much how contagious your enthusiasm can be to others. Step up and meet the challenge! Let your light shine by sharing your volunteer vision with others." Beverly Lassiter

 

Beverly's words speak for themselves. Let's make them ours!
Trick or Treat for UNICEF

I would like to thank everyone for donations to this wonderful and important cause.

Supporters like you allow UNICEF to be the first on the scene with emergency relief during natural disasters and conflict.

Together we raised $105.00 Thank you, Thank you

Maggie Centurelli, Chairman, GFWC CT International Partners
Holiday trip to Washington D.C. - RSVP by 11/20
  to Federation Headquarters
December 6th - December 8th     
   ($325 includes: bus ride, 2 overnight stays at the Westin Hotel in Old Town Alexandria,  2 dinners or 1 dinner / 1 lunch and a continental breakfast on Sunday.
Contact Christina Wilson, Debbie Fiore
or Kathy DeBurra for details 
 
Deadlines:
FOCUS: 3/15/14
E-newsletter: 11/27/13
 
Please forward this e-newsletter to your club members.

All the best,
Kelly Leach
Webmaster, GFWC/CT
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