Programs - Women

GFWC has provided a Guide to the Community Service Programs which includes explanations, resources, awards, and descriptions of what some clubs have done in that area.

Art

GFWC definition of Arts
Partnership Sandy Townsley
Bulletin 1 2 3
Collaboration Barb Newcomer
Bulletin 1 2 3

Conservation

GFWC definition of Conservation
Partnership Geraldine Ward
Bulletin 1 2 3
Winning Report 2010 Partnership
Collaboration Alise Sollenberger
Bulletin 1 2 3
Winning Report 2010 collaboration

Recycle arrows November 15 America Recycles Day

Recycling is one of the easiest ways to green up your community. If you want to make a real change in your neighborhood this year, be creative and plan an event. The 13th annual America Recycles Day will be held on November 15; however, many events are happening both before and after that time. The important issue is the publicity that GFWC Florida members care about their communities and are at the forefront in making a difference for the environment that we give to our children and grandchildren.

Remember: One day to educate. One day to motivate. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year. Get Involved!

Education

GFWC description of Education
Partnership Kathy Harris
Bulletin 1 2
Collaboration Diana Vericella
Bulletin 1 2 3

Home Life

GFWC description of Home Life
Partnership Joyce Johnston
Bulletin 1 2 3
Collaboration Carolyn Campbell
Bulletin 1 2 3
Award winning report: Narrative Statistical sheet

GFWC Florida Federation Fitness Guidelines
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1. Appoint a club GFWC Florida Federation Fitness chairman. This person will serve as the contact person for both the club members and the state Home Life Chairmen.

2. The club chairman will contact the two state Home Life chairmen to register their club as a participant in the GFWC Florida Federation Fitness Contest by sending an e-mail to Carolyn Campbell (ccocalatxy@gmail.com) and Joyce Johnston (joycejbear@aol.com). Registration will allow you to receive periodic e-mail tips and updates about the program.

3. Each participant needs to read and sign the release form provided by the state Home Life chairmen. These release forms will be kept on file by the club chairman.

4. Hold an initial weigh-in and set up a weekly schedule of future weigh-ins. Everyone should weigh-in on the same scale. Whether you purchase a club scale or you use the one at Publix, consistency is the key. Appoint someone to keep a log of the weigh-ins.

5. Hold support meetings at least once a month. You can include speakers on how to eat a healthy diet, you can share recipes, or you can just have a gab session.

6. You may also want to form walking or exercise groups (make sure your participants have been medically cleared for exercise). You can also access the website of one of our GFWC partners, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (www.nhlbi.nih.gov) for information on a heart healthy diet and exercise.

7. The first competition runs from October 1, 2010, through March 15, 2011. The second competition runs from June 1, 2011, to March 15, 2012. Your club chairman has until April 1st to e-mail to the state Home Life chairmen the following information:
a. Name of the individual with the highest weight loss percentage. Include their percentage of weight lost as well as the total pounds lost.
b. Overall weight loss percentage as a club (based on members who participated), the number of members who participated, and the total of pounds lost as a club.
c. Brief description of how your club participated in this project (i.e. any speakers you had, support group activities, etc.).

8. Weight loss percentage is computed by taking the number of pounds lost and dividing it by the starting weight. For example, if someone has a starting weight of 200 pounds and loses 20 pounds, then that person has a 10% weight loss (20 divided by 200 is 1/10 which equals 10%). Round the percentage to the closest tenth of a percent (such as 10.5% or 12.9%).

9. Fun awards will be given to the Federation Fitness winners at the 2011 and 2012 convention Home Life workshops. You will also want to include a narrative about your Federation Fitness participation in with your regular Home Life annual report to be considered as part of your overall Home Life report.

10. Go to Resources/Downloads for the Florida Fitness Release Form

International Outreach

GFWC description of International Outreach
Partnership Laurie Auth
Bulletin 1 2 3
Winning report 2010 stat sheet
Collaboration Mary Jane Neale
Bulletin 1 2 3

Public Issues

GFWC description of Public Issues
Partnership Bonnie Wine
Bulletin 1 2 3
Collaboration Linda Ferris
Bulletin 1 2 3
Winning report 2010 collaboration and partnership report stat sheet

Buy American Challenge
The Public Issues Department challenges members to "Buy American," during November. Check the labels on clothes, food, and every item BEFORE you buy it. We discussed this project in the Public Issues workshop at Fall Board. Don't forget to report your progress in your club's 2011 PI report.

Programs held at meetings

Leadership

Fundraising

Club Communications

Awards

1895 Society