Our club is made up of departments and standing committees, which are coordinated by one or more co-chairwoman.   

Below is a list of our departments and a description of what they do.

The Arts - Creative and Visual

Co-Chairs:  Lina Anderson, Iman Mak & Diamira Torrens

Creative:  Creation of crafts (i.e.: cutting, sewing, gluing, drawing, painting, baking and writing) either for sale or display. Example: Thanksgiving Craft Fair.

Visual: Encourages appreciation of visual arts such as ballet, art, architectural design and exhibits.

Music and Drama: All skits, plays and our entry in the Performing Arts tournament.  All musical events such as recitals, concerts and choruses.

Conservation

Co-Chairs:  Ann Marie Grutta & Mary Ellen Sartori

Evaluate environmental problems, initiate beautification projects, and promote environmental education, energy programs through volunteer efforts.  Examples: garage sale, Ladybug Release and clothing drives.

Education

Co-Chairs: Jane Virone & Angela Waller

Involves our community and any members in areas of education such as illiteracy, continuing education, library, leadership and school involvement. Examples: Volunteer reading to classes and Book Club.

Home Life/Social Services

Co-Chairs:  Andrea Mess-Davis & Terri Spettell

Strengthen home life through family economics and family living, which includes financial planning, consumerism, nutrition, support to youth, senior citizens, and those in need. Examples: Food pantry, Dress a Living Doll and Snack with Santa.

Also includes health:  Increase awareness in our club and community of good health maintenance, the effects of drug abuse, smoking, alcohol, and the prevention of teen suicide; also includes work with the handicapped and visually impaired. Examples: CPR classes and Breast Cancer awareness.

International Affairs

Co-Chairs: Eva Stroedecke

Provides opportunities to reach out to people through cultural exchange, concern for third world nations including UNICEF, World Hunger, CARE, CROP, Gift of Life, Heifer International and Save our Children.

Membership

Co-Chairs: Carolyn Smith & Sue Sprayberry

It is the responsibility of the Membership department to maintain and encourage all interested and active membership, to gain new members and to emphasize the main purpose of the club, which is civic service.  This department keeps a record of each member’s attendance at meetings as well as hours contributed to projects.  It also guides prospective members in fulfilling their membership requirements.  It oversees the New Member and Officer Installation ceremonies.

Public Affairs/Legislature

Chair: Carolyn Smith

The Public Affairs department deals with crime reduction, safety, and citizenship.  Crime reduction includes work with local police, missing, abused and latchkey children, and prevention of family violence.  Safety encompasses drunk/drugged driving, seat belts, child restraint seats, as well as home, child, fire and poison safeguards.  Citizenship focuses on patriotism, legislation and community activities.

Since 1890, members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) have rallied as community-based advocates on issues of national importance.

Today, GFWC's extensive grassroots network of volunteers works to extend the Federation's record of national advocacy into the next century. The Public Policy Department at GFWC Headquarters in Washington, DC, coordinates and supports these efforts.

Public Relations/Communications

Co-Chairs:  Lisa Rangel & Laura O'Connor

Publicity for the club: its service projects and fundraisers.  It is responsible for submitting articles and photographs to local newspapers and contacting TV and radio stations of upcoming events.  Publicity is also achieved through flyers, posters, and use of club shirts, nametags, and display of club banner.  In addition, the chairwoman prepares a Press book of published articles for judging on a State level.