Archive for 'I'm An Advocate'
Grant Writing for Club Women – Part One
by christy on 03/18/09Has your club undertaken a project that requires more capital than a few bake sales can raise? If so, looking for grant opportunities may be just the thing for your club.
One of the most important funding sources for our playground project has been a grant that our club applied for and received. Thankfully our club [...]
EMPOWER – WHAT IS YOUR SOUNDTRACK
by patty on 03/06/09It is National Women’s History Month. I hope everyone celebrates the accomplishments made by the ladies of GFWC past and present.
Two years ago, our club went and saw Respect – The Musical when it was in Atlanta. LOVED IT!!! It is based on a book from Vanderbilt professor, Dr. Dorothy Marcic which chronicled popular music [...]
Days in DC!
by allison on 02/12/09Hi Everyone! I am so excited to report on my recent (and by recent, I mean last week) trip to Washington DC! I traveled with a group of clubwomen from GFWC of North Carolina to visit GFWC’s headquarters and see the sights. It was my first time visiting our headquarters and what an experience that was! However, this post is about my passion in life.
Full Story | 3 CommentsA New Year – A New Adventure!
by sharon on 02/06/09Have you ever been in the situation where someone asks you to do something, but you’re not real sure what you’re getting into? My first year as a clubwoman has been that way! Lucky for me they haven’t steered me wrong! This week I had another one of those “opportunities.”
Full Story | No CommentsLilly Ledbetter Act is Passed
by carol on 02/04/09Just last week Congress, the Senate and President Obama voted to support the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Which is a step up for women everywhere. (Please see the extensive story in the GFWC Clubwoman Magazine).
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