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 service.


GFWC Virginia State Project:
Take Time To Save A Child

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, President

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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.

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

 

News From GFWC . . .

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.

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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.