GFWC Juniors are Federation Sisters!

by allison on 08/03/09 at 2:35 pm

Allison with new Junior friends and members of GFWC Staff

Wow, Wow, Wow is all I can say after returning from GFWC Annual Convention in Cleveland OH. This was my third time attending and I must say that this was my favorite by far!

The speakers were absolutely world class: Laurie Seligman (whose book I bought; and I NEVER read books but am halfway through this one…) Actress Victoria Rowell who was dynamic and engaging were just two of the amazing featured speakers.

I learned so much at the workshops I attended. The “Putting Your Passion into Practice” lunch and learn that was led by Kia LaBracke and Elizabeth Davy was inspiring and informative. I also really loved the “SWOT” workshop about identifying your club’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. I am so very glad I chose to attend as many workshops as possible because I think it will really make a difference in my club and elsewhere!

I have to say my very favorite part of convention was that I met the most new people this year of any year I’ve attended ~ I LOVED getting to meet new Federation sisters and hearing their stories and experiences and sharing laughs and advice. I want to send some “shout outs” to my new GFWC Sisters: Caroline and Michele from South Carolina, Rhonda and Candi from Illinois and my super fave, Suzanne Way from Wisconsin! What a great time I had meeting and getting to know you all ~ I love my Junior Family!! These are amazing ladies who give so much to the Federation in addition to everything else they do for their families and communities. GFWC Juniors are the best!