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December 2011
 newsletter online

GFWC
The General Federation 
of Women's Clubs, one 
of the world's largest 
and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, 
women's volunteer
 service organizations, 
was founded in 1890 and chartered by the 56th 
United States Congress
 in 1901.


Mass Juniors
 Website



Emergency Ready Kit!
Ready America
Preparing makes sense get ready now! 




Club Brochure

Reimbursement  Form

“Don’t forget to submit a reimbursement form and your receipts”  If you have purchased anything for club use and haven’t turned in your receipts, please get them to our 
Treasurer, Susan Medeiros.

 Annual dues are $40.00 and checks should be payable to WJWC. 

 




 

 
December 2011                                       
Our December Holiday Party will be at Brenda Willard's home on December 9th at 6:30pm. 

There are many scholarships available for students through GFWC of Massachusetts. If you have a graduating senior or someone, who is already in college, or going to grad school, pls check this website. Who knows, maybe there is a $1000 waiting for you or your child there. Visit www.gfwcma.org. 


All members are encouraged to view and download the complete Club Manual online at www.GFWC.org/ClubManual. For those members who prefer printed materials, each section of the Club Manual is able for a nominal fee through GFWC Marketplace at www.GFWC.org/Marketplace, or by calling GFWC at 202-347-3168. 
Meeting Reminder's

Non-perishable food: for the Community Survival Center
 
Birthday Wishes:
cake mixes, frosting, disposable cake/cupcake pans, juice boxes, arts 
& craft supplies such as pipe cleaners, foam stickers, glue sticks, 
stickers, any little items that might be included in a goodie bag. 
Scotch tape, wrapping paper.

Domestic Violence Shelter:
Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, hand cream, tooth 
brushes, toothpaste,

Food Pantry:
Canned fruit, cereal, soup, tuna, juice boxes, or any other item that 
has an extended shelf life.

Dress for Success: Ongoing collections for DFS, they are trying to replenish 
their inventories, so if you are cleaning out your closet, they can really 
use professional clothing, hose, knee highs, shoes, jewelry, handbags etc. 

Volunteers Needed & Collections

 

Highlights of Upcoming Projects & Events
See Newsletter link for additional information!
  • Shopping online! 
    Help support Baystate Children’s Hospital or Rays of Hope! Both are free of charge to sign up then you can shop hundreds of stores online and a percentage of your total purchases are donated to us.

    Baystate Children’s Hospital ~
    ShoppingForMiracles.org 
    1. Select a merchant
    2. Enter zip code to ensure the donation goes to your children's hospital
        choose 01199 or your local Western Ma zip code.
    3. The retailer's website will open in a new window
    4. You're now ready to Shop For Miracles!

    Once you’ve typed in the zip code you can visit all the other merchants to shop online and you’ll be giving to BCH!!

    For Rays of Hope ~ www.igive.com/raysofhope
    Fill out registration info, submit the form and start shopping for Rays of Hope!
 

Want to learn more about G.F.W.C.Programs? What is G.F.W.C. Programs & Federations?
Members of GFWC are united by a dedication to community improvement through volunteer service. GFWC clubs are encouraged to focus efforts on activities that meet local needs, but are all united under an umbrella of program areas whose flexibility has provided a framework for over 100 years of accomplishment. In an effort to best serve our communities, GFWC coalesces with a variety of national organizations that provide information and materials to our local clubs. 
Click on the G.F.W.C. logo below to view the areas upon which GFWC is currently focusing.




Click above logo to few our GFWC Website!

Lot's of great information pertaining to our club and current projects. Get new idea's!

 

 

Check Out our Calendar Page Link!

 

 


I thank Thee again, as a Volunteer
For the Chance to serve again this year;
To give of myself in some small way,
To those not blessed as I each day.

    from “A Volunteer’s Prayer”
Author Unknown

   


General Meetings held at Pet Angel, Boston Road

December 13, 2011
Holiday Party
 

December 13th
Holiday Party 

Old Cell Phones
Soda can tabs
Magazine Collection for
    Cancer Center
Dress for Success
Box Tops for Education
Campbell Soup Labels
Please take the time to introduce yourself to our new members!

 

 
                                                   
                                              Many hands make light work!
 
G.F.W.C. Wilbraham Junior Women's Club
Post Office Box 14 Wilbraham, Ma. 01095