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GFWC of Massachusetts JUNIORS

GFWC of Massachusetts JUNIORS. New Member Orientation. www.gfwcmajuniors.org. 2010-2012 G.F.W.C. of Massachusetts Junior OFFICERS. Martha Casassa, Recording Secretary. Diane McCurley, Assistant Director. Diane Murphy, Director of Junior Clubs. Jen Nowak, Treasurer. Nancy Clark

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GFWC of Massachusetts JUNIORS

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  1. GFWC of MassachusettsJUNIORS New Member Orientation www.gfwcmajuniors.org

  2. 2010-2012G.F.W.C. of Massachusetts Junior OFFICERS Martha Casassa, Recording Secretary Diane McCurley, Assistant Director Diane Murphy, Director of Junior Clubs Jen Nowak, Treasurer Nancy Clark Corresponding Secretary

  3. Who we are… • A proud member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs • The largest volunteer organization of women in the world • GFWC New England Region • Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, & Vermont • GFWC of Massachusetts • 55 General Clubs -13 Associate Memberships • 19 Junior Clubs – 1 Associate Membership • Total number of Clubs 74 • Approximate per capita Members 3,150

  4. GFWC of Massachusetts consists of the following seven districts: • Cape Cod, North Central, Northern, South Central, Southern/Metro West, South Shore and Western.

  5. Headquarters • GFWC Headquarters and Women’s History & Resource Center – Washington DC • GFWC of Massachusetts Headquarters– Sudbury, MA

  6. Our FounderJane Cunningham Croly • Jane Cunningham Croly, pen name (Jennie June) journalist, author, editor, and woman's club leader. * • Croly formed the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1890, to support clubs throughout the nation and further their efforts at providing education, improved working conditions, health care, scholarships and other reforms. * • * http://www.gfwc.org/gfwc/Jane_Cunningham_Croly.asp?SnID=1276086478

  7. 1890: Jane Croly, founder of Sorosis, extended an invitation to women's clubs throughout the United States to attend a ratification convention in New York City. • Sixty-three clubs attended on April 23-25 and took action to form the General Federation of Women's Clubs. • 1901: The 56th Congress of the United States chartered GFWC and designated that the Federation be headquartered in Washington, DC. OUR HISTORY

  8. 1898: resolution against child labor. • 1899: juvenile court law, the first ever to be passed in the United States. • 1910s: Eight-hour workday, workplace safety and inspection, and workmen's compensation. • 1921: GFWC created the Indian Welfare Committee • 1925: GFWC nationwide survey led to the inclusion of homemaker as an occupation on the 1930 United States Census. What a difference we have made

  9. 1930s: GFWC Success in Libraries: • Founded over 474 free public libraries, • established over 4,655 traveling libraries, • And are credited by the American Library Association with establishing 75 percent of America's public libraries. 

  10. 1944: Through the GFWC Buy a Bomber campaign during World War II, state federations sold war bonds worth  $154,459,132--enough money to purchase 431 planes.   • 1945: GFWC was one of the five women's organizations chosen to participate in the conference to form the United Nations. At the conference, GFWC representatives supported the ratification of the United Nations Charter. • 1950: GFWC began its relationship with the Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere (CARE). The organizations jointly distributed relief shipments to Korea.  

  11. More recently….. • 1961: Crusade for Seat Belts program resulted in the installation of more than one million seat belts over the course of one year. • 1994: GFWC founder Jane Cunningham Croly was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. • 1997: GFWC renewed its commitment to libraries with the Libraries 2000 project. Over a five year period, GFWC clubwomen raised and donated $13.5 million to public libraries and public school libraries across the nation.

  12. Recently…… • 2000s: GFWC members contributed $180,000 for a fully-equipped ambulance for use by the New York Fire Department in response to the loss of equipment suffered during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

  13. A little about GFWC of Massachusetts Founded in 1893 by 23 clubs, with Julia Ward Howe as the first President (1893-1898) and her theme: "To learn, to teach, to serve, and to enjoy," the GFWC of Massachusetts has a long list of milestones and accomplishments, some of which are listed below. Admitted to General Federation on February 5, 1894 Incorporated April 14,1900

  14. Accomplishments GFWC of Massachusetts • Jointly with GFWC International credited with establishing more than 75% of the nation's libraries. • Purchased 277 acres of prime woodland near Wayside Inn, Sudbury, in 1949. Building of a Headquarters was completed at this site in Memorial Forest in 1987. In 1999 over 200 acres were transferred to Sudbury Valley Trustees for maintenance and preservation of open space. • Raised over $55,000 for the New England Assistance Dog Service Project. • Raised over $30,000 for Talking Information Center for reading service to print-handicapped people. • .

  15. Accomplishments GFWC of Massachusetts • Raised over $25,000 for an Emergency Medical Assistance Vehicle for the Walter E. Fernald Development Center. • Donated over $24,000 to purchase a van for the Pine Street Inn. • Donated over $15,000 for the Children's’ Trust Fund, Family Resource Centers.

  16. Accomplishments GFWC of Massachusetts • In 2000-2002, Massachusetts clubwomen worked 1,745,708 volunteers hours, and gave $1,732,721 to community service with $333,047 in club and state scholarships. • In 2002-2004, Massachusetts clubwomen donated $6,362 and made 2,229 Blankets for "Project Linus". http://www.ProjectLinus.org • In 2004-2006, Massachusetts clubwomen donated an estimated $23,000 in checks and sports equipment to The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc.  http://www.BartonCenter.org/

  17. Accomplishments GFWC of Massachusetts • In 2006-2008, homeless Veterans, Veteran's families, hospitals, and programs were supported with hands-on volunteer assistance and over $24,000 in donations. • In 2008-2010, a Long Range Planning Committee was established and created a long range plan for GFWC of Massachusetts, improvements were made at Headquarters, and the Unity Walkway Project was established • In 2010-2012, Over $7,000 was raised for Juvenile Diabetes.

  18. State Information • New administration every two years • 2012-2014 GFWC of Massachusetts • President, Mary Ann Pierce • President’s State Project • Birthday Wishes • 2012-2014 GFWC of Massachusetts • Director of Junior Clubs, Diane Murphy • Director’s State Project • Alzheimer's Association

  19. CLUB Member

  20. Where we meet other members of GFWC • Two state meetings a year • Fall Conference • Annual Conference • Eight Junior State Board of Directors Meetings • District Meetings • International Convention • Online Social Groups (FaceBook, Google Groups)

  21. Community Service Program Areas & Special Projects • Six Main Areas • Arts • Conservation • Education • Home Life • International Outreach • Public Issues • Special Projects • Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention • Advocates for Children

  22. GFWC Advancement Areas Leadership Membership Communications & Public Relations Fundraising & Development Women’s History & Resource Center (WHRC) Public Policy & Legislation

  23. Focus area for GFWC of Massachusetts, Juniors • My Focus area will be Alzheimer’s. As many of you know my mother suffers from Alzheimer’s. I along with many of you know firsthand what a devastating disease it is on the patients and as well as the families. • For those who don’t know Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment.” • Some of my goals working with the Alzheimer‘s Association are • For club women to volunteer at local Alzheimer offices and facilities. • For club women to join other Juniors and participate in the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” which are held in late September.

  24. Important Websites • http://www.GFWCMAJuniors.org • http://www.GFWCMA.org • http://www.GFWC.org • Your club’s website here

  25. How we communicate • GFWC Clubwoman Magazine • Daisy Doings • Federation Topics (name may be changed) • Websites • Designated Club Communicator

  26. What else would you like to know about your club?

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