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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an
international women’s organization dedicated to community
improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer
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GFWC Virginia State Project:
Take Time To Save A Child
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Congratulations to the 2012-2014 GFWC Virginia Executive
Committee:
Martha Matthews, Treasurer; Linda Holsclaw;
Secretary, Angela Paez, Third Vice-President, Director of
Junior Clubs; Fran Edwards, Second Vice-President; Betty
Shields, First Vice-President/President elect; Teresa Craig,
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FYI
Website Changes
Betweeen now and September 2012 you will see many changes to
the website as new officers and chairmen add their new
forms, themes and information. Please be patient. If you
need something immediately, please email
headquarters@gfwcvirginia.org. |
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Legislative Bill Signed on April 30, 2012
Governor Bob McDonnell signed six pieces of legislation that expand
the Commonwealth's support for cancer research,
treatment and education. The governor was joined by
legislators, VCU President Dr. Michael Rao,
representatives from GFWC Virginia women's clubs,
patient advocates and representatives from the
Medical Society of Virginia, the National Patient
Advocate Foundation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society and the
 Mesothelioma Applied Research
Foundation.
Among those present for the signing of HB83, SB544
on Monday, April 30, at the VCU
Massey
Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia, were: Lynne
Wherry, GFWC Virginia Legislation Chmn, Peggy Reid
and Pat Via, Waynesboro Woman's Club, Shenandoah
District, Hope Royer, GFWC Virginia President and
Linda Robinson, GFWC Virginia Legislation Committee
member.
Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation
to Expand Commonwealth's Support for Cancer
Research, Treatment and Education - April 30, 2012
Released by Generra J. Peck Office of Governor
Bob McDonnell
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News From GFWC . . . |
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Generations of
Service: A GFWC Legacy Event
Federation membership is
often a gift that is passed on from generation to
generation. GFWC is honoring all GFWC families—both
traditional and nontraditional (i.e., friends as
close as sisters)—at the Generations of Service: A
GFWC Legacy Event. The event will take place on
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at GFWC Headquarters in
Washington, D.C. GFWC is looking for members with a
Federation family legacy to feature in the May+June
issue of GFWC Clubwoman Magazine. Contact the GFWC
Communications department at
PR@GFWC.org or
202-347-3168 ext. 149 to share your story.
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GFWC Virginia's
2012 Jennie Candidate,
Virginia Darnell, is one of two Finalists from
the GFWC
Southeastern Region.
Check the Calendar for More Events,
Details and Deadlines.
GFWC Members create global change working on a local level—They
select projects and programs by determining the specific needs
of the communities in which they live and work every day.
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