newsletter - GFWC Michigan

GFWC Michigan
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NEWSLETTER
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Member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs since 1895
MARCH 15, 2016
Sharing Our Abundant Resources
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Chris Burns, Editor
Hello GFWC Michigan!
Couple of President’s faux pas to report: In the latest issue of EYES, they are Honor Flight cards (not carts).
Thanks to many of you for finding that one. Also, 2 major errors on the Convention Registration. Betty Haggart’s
Club is Clare and not Evart. And, make sure Betty’s phone number is correct on your Call copy: 989-386-9673.
Sorry, Betty. Attached Call has been corrected.
Reporting results are in; awards are arriving and the Convention
planning is well underway. Thanks for all you do and I do hope to
see you in Midland. Dick and I will be back at Gun Lake on April 12.
The CALL to the GFWC MI 2016 Convention went out March 1st
by email and March 2nd by USPO. There were just 26 sent by USPO
that were past state presidents and junior directors, Great Lakes
Officers. If you missed the first round, the CALL is attached here as
well at the end of this Newsletter. Two numbers for hotel
reservations 1st page of the Call: (Daytime) 989-839-0500
CALENDAR
MAR 15
March 31
AWARDS DEADLINE
“H” Hotel Reservation
Deadline for MI Conv.
April 8
Registration Deadline
2016 GFWC MI Convention
April 21
GFWC MI Board Meeting
24-hour number for Hotel Reservations is: 1-866611-5231. Should expedite your reservations. Hotel deadline is
April 22-24 GFWC MI Convention,
“H” Hotel, Midland MI
March 31st.
April 24
April 24
Volunteers in Action Week
GFWC 126th Anniversary
May 25
Legislation Day, Lansing
May 30
Last Day to Register for
GFWC Convention,
Baltimore, MD
I received a heartfelt thanks from Mid-Michigan Honor Flight
Director, Tricia Donegan for your “wonderful support.” Besides cards
here are more ideas on what we can bring to convention for the
“goodie” bags: granola bars, cheese & crackers, chapstick, Kleenes
packets, hand sanitizer, pretzels, peanuts, gummy fruit snacks,
sugar-free mints &/or sugar-free hard candy. Our clubs are so good
at supporting this project. Please include a big hug and thank you
from me as well.
The CALL to the International Convention will be out very soon.
Hotel reservations can be made NOW at the Baltimore Marriott
Waterfront [877-212-5752] and be sure to reference GFWC
Convention for our special rate. Board of Directors meeting and
LEADS is on Saturday, June 25 (you should arrive on Friday) and
convention begins with the State Night Banquet on Saturday night. A
ton of information will be in the CALL.
June 25-29 GFWC Convention
June 29
Installation-MI PresidentElect Donna Brown
July 1
2016-18 Administration
July 19
GFWC MI Day at Bay Cliff
Oct 27-30
Great Lakes Region
Conference-Grand Geneva
Resort & Spa in Wisconsin.
The Calendar has some new dates: Wednesday, May 25 will be
Legislation Day in Lansing. The registration form will be attached to
the April EYES with plenty of information. Check them all out!
Fran
Cell: 616-828-7707
E: franleonard@charter.net
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“Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.” - Victor Borge
“Don't worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you.”
Winston Churchill
PUN: England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
PUN: I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down
Keeping Our Ion Reporting
Donna Brown, President Elect / 1st VP
By the time you receive this newsletter the judging of the club narratives will be completed by the District Presidents
along with the State Chairmen and their State and Creative Entries for GFWC. President Fran and I are working on Award
certificates and power point listings for the upcoming State convention that go through our Awards Chairman Cindi Voss,
and Convention Power Point production by Chris and Bob Burns. The process is soon ending.
When I talk about reporting in this column there are some members that think this is not for them, but indeed it is, for the
reporting process is all about the projects every club member in Michigan has given their heart and soul to/in their
communities. It is a process that does not end when the project completes, it continues on to bring further awareness to
GFWC Michigan and GFWC International about what we actually do in this State Federation – it is your history – it is your
legacy!
The reporting process culminates at the GFWC Michigan Convention when clubs are recognized for their outstanding
work in their communities. Are you planning to attend? Why Not? Why should you?..........
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Take the time to enjoy your own club members and travel together and enjoy the drive.
The H Hotel is lovely in downtown Midland.
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The convention is going to be educational and fun. Learn about the hosting Northeastern District and its many
lighthouses; and about our State endorsed and sponsored projects with skits; have a 101 lesson about the
GFWC Club Manual with International and State officer-it will have humor! If you are a first timer to the
Convention there is a special breakfast for you. And, vote for new State Officers.
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Celebrate your Club’s Woman of Achievement at the Friday evening ceremony.
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Shop at Vendor Tables from Upper Peninsula specialties, jewelry, Michigan Fundraising items; to Guiding
Harbor-Bay Cliff items and more; have fun with the Preakness Purse Parade with the opportunity to bid on those
purses.
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Join in with Fran’s Fun and Fitness and enjoy the camaraderie with other club women from across the state.
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Celebrate club and district awards and hear about club projects and the membership horse race results. There
are luncheons and banquets ready for you to attend.
We have a special Saturday evening planned, the Oustallation of President Fran and the installation of President-Elect,
Donna Brown, yes, that’s me…..I hope to see all of you in Midland.
Donna
Donna Brown, President Elect / 1st VP
donnabrown21@sbcglobal.net /269-908-1010 / 269-948-2790
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Membership
From your 2nd Vice President
We are coming to the end of the race and the horses are headed for the home stretch so make sure you get any new
member forms in to me by April 1st which is the cutoff date. My judge needs time to calculate the winners and all will be
announced at the State Convention. Remember as well to submit the names of any deceased members to myself and
Margie Carter as she needs time to prepare for the Memorial Service. (See Margie’s article in this newsletter).
As a reminder……….District Presidents……….don’t forget to have your members complete your purse for the “Preakness
Purse Parade” which will also be featured on Saturday at the State Convention. As with the hats last year, the purses will
be on the auction block and President Fran will let you know what the funds raised from the auction will be donated to.
To those clubs that submitted Membership reports, thank you. It was interesting to learn what ideas the different clubs
have to bring in new members. I plan to bring some of those ideas to you in the next newsletter so be watching. You
might find something new to try with your club. As I’ve said before, you all work hard to bring in new members but it is a
constant effort and maybe some new, different and exciting idea will work for you.
I mentioned in the previous newsletter about the “Star Recruitment Pin” for any member bringing in 5 or more members.
I know there are some of you out there, so please let me know and I will order them for you. There is no cost involved and
it is nice to recognize your recruiting efforts.
Finally, don’t forget to continue to ROAR. Recruit those members then invite them to an Orientation,
Orientation Activate them
within your club and Retain them by keeping them involved and showing appreciation for what they do. Sounds simple
and really it is.
Hope to see you at the State Convention in Midland.
Sue Johnson, 2nd VP/Membership
desnoyersllc@charter.net /231-349-5137 / 231-796-9439
To see the graph of the left better, use the zoom
feature on your computer.
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Guiding Harbor Greetings!
Greetings from Guiding Harbor! While cleaning out papers this winter, I uncovered several versions of
the history of Girlstown/Guiding Harbor. What an amazing story it is! For years GFWC MI women have
been on the cutting edge when it comes to protecting children. I want to share some of the highlights
with you and in doing so remind you how big a part you have played in creating and sustaining this
agency.
Guiding Harbor was established in 1958 by women of GFWC MI as a child care agency and treatment center for
emotionally disturbed adolescent girls. Our first residential facility was licensed to serve nine girls with a staff that
included a director, a live-in housekeeper and a cook. In 1961 we were incorporated and in 1965 at the Annual
Convention, we cleared our indebtedness on the original building. In that same year, a fund for a second unit was
established and the women of GFWC MI affirmed their support of Girlstown as their project without a dissenting vote.
On November 7, 1970 a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new (second) building designed to house 12 girls. Then
Governor William Milliken even recognized the event by issuing a proclamation proclaiming it Girlstown Day across the
state. However, difficulties and delays followed. Changes in licensing, mandates for more skilled staff, changing building
and fire codes began to impact the work we were doing. To ease financial issues it was decided to sell the older original
house and construct the new building on Quirk Road. On October 6, 1973 the new Girlstown home was formally
dedicated. GFWC MI women were encouraged to become Century Club members (contributing $100), Penny-a-Day
members (individuals giving $3.65) or to purchase items sold at District meeting and Convention (opportunities still
available to you today).
Change and progress continued over the following years and we have tried various methods to reach more young people.
We have sought to establish quality standards of operation and achieved National Accreditation for our efforts
repeatedly. Today we continue to maintain a girls’ residential program that is unique in that the girls go to public school
while receiving treatment. We offer foster care for boys and girls and a supervised independent living program for young
people transitioning back into the community.
Because GFWC MI women saw a need way back in 1958, Guiding Harbor/Girlstown was created. Since then you have
been a part of improving the lives of young girls and boys across the state through the work at Guiding Harbor.
Let’s keep it going,
Terese
Terese Whitten, GH Board President
For more pictures of
the wonderful GH
Auction at Andiamo’s,
visit GFWC Michigan
on facebook. It was a
great evening.
tmwhitten01@gmail.com / 231-878-4150
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GFWC MI EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Spring is just around the corner and when April 1st comes around all the
scholarship money allocated for each District moves into a single fund
that can be used by anyone in the State. So if you plan to apply for a
scholarship, now is the time to send in your application. The application
process is simple and a fillable form can be found on the GFWC MI web site. If you prefer, your club
president or District Education Foundation Representative can help you with a paper application.
As of March 1st, the Districts had the following balance in their scholarship allotment:
Southeastern---------$594.62
Southwestern--------$401.00
East Central----------$334.73
Northeastern---------$305.77
Upper Peninsula-----$597.57
Northwestern---------$365.18
West Central---------$209.53
Plan to check out the Education Foundation table at the State Convention. We will have baskets filled
with Michigan-Made items from each District up for bids in a silent auction.
Karen Krumm, Ed Foundation President
krummk@msn.com / 989-786-4602 / 906-748-4686
EDUCATION CSP
Once again the GFWC Michigan clubs have answered the call and sent in narratives
outlining their amazing projects that give support to education across the State. Picking
Michigan’s “Top Ten” to report to International was unbelievably challenging! But whether
your projects made the top ten or not, every club has my sincere thanks for reporting and my continuing
admiration for the quality, the scope, the creativity, and the impact that your programs make to your
communities. You all deserve a standing ovation for all you do!
Karen Krumm, Education CSP Chairman
krummk@msn.com / 989-786-4602 / 906-748-4686
EPSILON SIGMA OMICRON (ESO)
Congratulations ESO members for reading an amazing 4,834 books in 2105. Achievement
Certificates will be given out at the State Convention unless other arrangements have been
made. If your club has members who would like to join ESO, please have them contact me or
plan to see me at the State Convention.
Karen Krumm, Education CSP Chairman
krummk@msn.com / 989-786-4602 / 906-748-4686
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INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Please take a moment to remember a wonderful GFWC MI woman, Carol Von Rogov. She held the chair
position for International Outreach until her passing. Carol was a kind, caring and positive person who
faced her health issues with a quiet dignity. She is missed.
President Fran and 1st Vice President Donna asked if I would finish up Carol’s term and I was happy to do
so. International Outreach is a special interest of mine so it was fun to read the reports and learn what
other clubs are doing to make a difference in their own communities as well as the world.
As you all know, International Outreach is designed to enable members to become better world citizens through
advocacy, education, and action. By doing this, club members can affect change in and for our global friends and
communities. Here in Michigan, we have added the issue of Human Trafficking to our International Outreach program.
Michigan ranks 2nd in the nation in Human Trafficking, which makes it especially important that our clubs address this
horrific topic.
I want to thank all of the GFWC MI clubs that reported in International Outreach. I am proud of all of your efforts. It was
uplifting to read about all of the good that you are doing.
Karen Merchant, Interim International Outreach Chair
kmerchant2000@gmail.com / 616-522-1495
LEGISLATION
GFWC MI is having a Legislation Day on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Radisson Lansing in Lansing, MI.
There will be two sessions on Human Trafficking to include discussions and legislative action. Information is
included in this Newsletter.
Darlene Berent, Legislation Chairman
deberent@comcast.net / 248-889-3242
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Bay Cliff Health Camp
Big Bay, Michigan
NEEDS - 2016
GFWC Bay Cliff Visitation Day is Tuesday, July 19, 2016. We drive up Monday, July 18th spending the night at the
Marquette Ramada Inn. Everyone should attend and see this wonderful camp for handicapped children.
These are the most needed items that we can donate. You can bring them to the State Convention in April.
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Children’s Clothing sizes 4-10
Children’s Clothing with elastic waists (all sizes)
Children’s socks and underwear (all sizes)
Bath Towels
Cotton, twin size sheet sets with pillow cases
Cleaning Supplies
Contact this Co-Chair for any questions or concerns.
Marjory Richards, Co-Chair, Bay Cliff Health Camp
gunlakegranny@gmail.com / 269-795-3969
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CALL to GFWC MI LEGISLATION DAY
Radisson Lansing
Human Trafficking Initiative
Held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 with Registration from 9-9:30 am
Please mark your calendars with this very important date!
Cost $25.00 (includes lunch) due by May 19, 2016
Legislation Day will again be held in a meeting room at the Radisson Lansing.
Join us and become better informed about Human & Labor Trafficking.
Invite state reps and senators from your community to attend. Encourage
Human & Labor Trafficking Awareness, Prevention, and Consequences.
SCHEDULE
9:00 am - Registration
9:30 am - Program Starts: Human Trafficking & Labor
Trafficking panel including Sen. Judy Emmons
Noon
Lunch
1:00 pm - Afternoon session: How to effect Legislation
& Discussions
1:45 pm - Visit the Capitol
3:30 pm - End of Program
Discount rooms are available at the Radisson for those interested in staying
the night of Tuesday, May 24, 2016. To make your hotel reservation, please
call Radisson Reservations at 1-800-333-3333 or with the hotel direct at 517482-0188. Reservations may also be made by logging onto
www.radisson.com/lansingmi.
YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATION!
Reservations must be made by May 10, 2016. Valet parking is $12.00 per night.
Registration form to follow
Darlene Berent, Legislation Chair
deberent@comcast.net / 248-889-3242
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LEGISLATION DAY REGISTRATION FORM
YES! I want to come and be part of this IMPORTANT Legislation Day
addressing HUMAN TRAFFICKING!
CLUB NAME ________________________________________________
MEMBER NAME(S)
PHONE #
E-MAIL
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________
11. ___________________________________________________________
12. ___________________________________________________________
(use back of page to list additional members)
Please include your check(s) for $25.00 per person
payable to: GFWC MICHIGAN
MAIL TO: Kathy Lewis
695 Peach Tree Lane
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Registration is DUE BY MAY 20, 2016
Contact Darlene Berent (248) 889-3242 or Kathy Lewis (586) 871-7832 with any
questions.
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NWD NEWS
(Northwestern District)
District)
As I write this article this time (was truly winter last time), it feels like spring could be on its way. Over 50 degrees today, sun is shining
and snow is almost melted. Come this weekend on March 13 – we “spring” forward – another sign of the coming of spring.
Since last I wrote, the Clubs in the District finished up all of their reports for the year. I continue to be amazed by all they do for their
communities. The judges who reviewed the reports tell me that this judging is one of the hardest things they have done – two of them
are retired university professors and the third a retired school teacher!
After that major effort, the Clubs moved on to February and the month of RED. I should say that two of the clubs are still
“on vacation”, but the other three just kept on going. GFWC-Big Rapids celebrated Heart Health Month in several ways.
Club members were asked to wear their little red dress pins to remind others of the need to take care of their hearts.
Home Life provided articles for club members throughout the month to help them learn more and eat better (a couple of
heart healthy recipes were provided). Oh, yes, and they celebrated Anna Howard Shaw’s birthday by providing the local
newspaper with a “birthday” article.
GFWC-Evart has a “heart” for their community and the children who live there. So for the last eight years, they have
shown their heart by hosting a Sweetheart Dance in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Started as a family affair, it
has turned into a teen dance. The club provides a safe environment, music, snacks for purchase and a basket
raffle geared just for them. They have an adult “guest dancer” named Gus who attends year after year who gets
the boys feeling at ease about dancing and quickly has everyone on their feet. All 130 young people in attendance
crowd the dance floor and try to top Gus’ moves while club members watch the fun.
GFWC-Reed City tried something new this year. They had a Sweetheart Cookie Sale with the public able to buy
homemade sugar cookies to share with their loved ones. Proceeds from the sale were provided to the Reed City Area
District Library in memory of Diane Thompson, a member who passed away unexpectedly a few years ago. Diane was a
dynamic member of the Club and also served as Treasurer for the Northwestern District. Sales were not as strong as they
had hoped, but they see this as a signature event that will be carried on in future years.
Now that we are into March, the Clubs are gearing up for their spring projects and two of the Clubs will be “back in action” come April
and May. Northwestern District Club members are looking forward to the State Convention in April. Two of our members are candidates
for state offices – Sue Johnson for 1st VP and Connie Hopkins for Treasurer and our 2016-18 District President Joyce Iltis will be
installed. All of that and the chance to visit and see old friends and make new ones – well, who wouldn’t want to be there!
Dee Van Horn, NWD President
deevanhorn@centurytel.net / 231-972-5737
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WCD NEWS
(West Central District)
Spring is just around the corner! What beautiful weather we have had recently! I am loving it!
WCD President Judy Nicklas has struggled to get new officers for 2016 – 2018. Our district has 5 clubs with a total membership of 87
members. The club members are very devoted and active with their own clubs but haven’t shown an interest in serving at the District
level. The one club that is an exception is Grand Valley. These women have served at the state and district level for many years. They
have decided that they cannot do it any longer. Therefore, new officers and chairs needed to be found. No one stepped up at the
District meeting. Judy has been able to get the officers from her own club but the chair positions still need to be filled.
Judy and her incoming board made arrangements to visit Caledonia and Edmore to share with those members the needs for the District.
Her hope was to be able to gain some representation from these clubs. I will report in the next newsletter whether she was successful.
All of the clubs are back to work after taking some time off during the winter months. A big thank you goes out to clubs that turned in
their annual reports. I know how much work goes into gathering the information for these reports so I appreciate the efforts that were
made.
I just heard that President Jimmy Carter has been declared cancer free! In honor of this great humanitarian, I would like to end this
article with a quote from him: “What are the things that you can’t see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service,
compassion, and love. You can’t see any of those, but they’re the guiding lights of a life.”
Karen Merchant, WCD Vice President
kmerchant2000@gmail.com / 616-522-1495
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GFWC Charlotte - NEWS – Mobile Meals
The program was started when a local doctor made two of our club members aware
of the need for such a program in our community. We set up a 365-day calendar
and found drivers to deliver the meals each day. They pick up the meals at the
hospital at 11:15 a.m. and deliver the meals to about 12-27 people each day. In
the beginning, almost all the drivers were from GFWC-Charlotte. Drivers are
assigned to, for example, the 1st Monday of each month. We went from one
driver/day to two, so people asked friends or husbands to be their
partner. Coordinators fill empty driver spots, remind drivers each day and handle
problems that may come up, and work with the hospital. The Qualifier is from the hospital and interviews those who wish
to have the service. We accommodate special dietary needs, likes, etc. The Board oversees the program. It is a
501(C)(3). New GFWC-Charlotte members are a wonderful source for drivers. This project is 45 years old and involves
about 1/3 of the Club!
Pictured: back - Sue Farlin, Marian Johnson, Linda Wonser, Linda Foster
Front - Lori Pray, Lorraine Green, Lee Falik
Board: Linda Foster, President; Sherry Myers, VP; Lee Falik, Secretary; Lori Pray, Treasurer; Lorraine Green, Sue Farlin
and Dianna Rabey, Directors. Others: Linda Wonser, HGB; Marian Johnson, Coordinator
Submitted by Linda Foster (Mobile Meals Board and Coordinators for 2016)
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GFWC Menominee - NEWS - Monarch Butterfly Garden
GFWC Menominee Woman's Club volunteers transformed an overgrown garden area
located at the Menominee Boys & Girls Club into a Monarch Garden to provide food
and shelter for Monarch butterflies. North American Monarch butterflies are in
trouble. Threats, including loss of milkweed habitat needed to lay their eggs and for
their caterpillars to eat, are having a devastating impact on their populations and the
migration phenomenon.
Volunteers tilled the ground and spent numerous hours digging out huge roots to
clear the garden area before peat moss was worked into the soil. A dozen milkweed
plants were transplanted along with additional butterfly-friendly plants – Lupine,
Coneflowers, Gaillardia, Phlox, Rudbeckia, Sedum and Zinnias.
GFWC Menominee Woman's Club will be the recipient of the Organizational
Achievement Award presented by the Chappee Rapids Audubon Society in recognition of our efforts to establish the
Monarch Garden. Carol Jeske and Mary Oswald will accept the award on behalf of the GFWC Menominee Conservation
Committee at the Environmental Achievement Awards dinner on April 1, 2016.
Submitted by Ruby Ivens via Menominee member Carol Jeske
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2016 GFWC MI CONVENTION
Parking for the H Hotel is at the bottom of the hill on Ann Street and that is also where the main Entrance and lobby for
hotel reservations is located.
Ladies, let me remind you that the Convention is just six (6) weeks away!! Time is just flying by. The registration form is
attached to this edition of the Newsletter. Please take time to read it, fill it out and send it and your money to State
Treasurer, Connie Hopkins, in Evart.
We have a full program planned for our short time together. The highlight of the convention will be the installation of our
President-elect, Donna Brown, as the President of GFWC MI. The other officers and district presidents will be installed
into their offices also.
Please remember, the HOSPITALITY room will not be the same this year as in previous years. Since we cannot take food
from our homes, or prepared in our homes to the hotel this how we are doing Hospitality this year. The H hotel, will
furnish coffee, (at a cost to the district), water for tea and water to drink. The district is/will put together small bags that
contain such things as raisins, breakfast bar, maybe if we can find small packages of juice. We may also furnish an
assortment of tea bags.
NOW, if you want to bring something to your OWN room, you can do that but the hotel is not too crazy about that.
Medical Form – Ladies, we are trying something different this year – we are asking you to bring the form filled out, folded
in half and your name on the fold of the form, we will file them alphabetically and be a little bit prepared in the case that
something should happen to any of you. You can find the form on the state website.
One last thing, please have patience when you are registering and receiving your packets. We will have some
inexperienced members working and we will be doing the best we can. Most workers have attended and worked at
conventions but this year will be helping out where needed.
Betty Haggart, Convention Co-Chairman
Christine Huebner, Convention Co-Chairman
haggart@charter.net / 989-386-9673
delnorte@charter.net / 989-362-7423
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Memorials for 2016 Convention
I am again planning the Remembrance Ceremony and would like to remind you that I am assembling the list of your
members that have passed away since the last convention in 2015. The following have given this chairman the names to
be included in the memorial – Where is yours?
Sharon Moore, Dearborn - reported Marie Schroeder
Judy Reid, Menominee - reported Evelyn Meissner
Chris Huebner, Tawas - reported Sally Vosnell
Judy Kidder, Gun Lake - reported Judy K. Smith, Janet Haight, Marilyn Page, Joan Weick, Lucille Hecker & Helen Gambee
The convention is scheduled for April 22 so I propose to set a deadline of April 10th for you to give me your final names.
Someone will respond to you that we have received that name, but you may continue to update us with others.
Margie Carter, GFWC MI Remembrance Chair
mcarter801@yahoo.com / 517-599-5515
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GFWC MICHIGAN
Fran Leonard, President
3365 Elmwood Beach Rd. Middleville, MI 49333
616-828-7707
Email: franleonard@charter.net
April 22-24, 2016
The H Hotel, 111 W. Main St., Midland, MI
(daytime) 989-839-0500 (24 hr. #) 1-866-611-5231
Hotel Reservation Deadline: MARCH 31, 2016
Host District:
Convention Co-Chairs:
Site Co-Chairs:
Convention Theme:
GFWC Northeastern District, Marilyn Worrell, President
GFWC Harrison WC
Betty Haggart, GFWC Clare WC
Christine Huebner, GFWC WC - Tawas Area
Karen Krumm, GFWC Manistique & Gaylord Study Club
Cam Ellis, GFWC Mt. Pleasant, Inc.
“Point Your Beacons To The Future”
This is the official notification of the 121st GFWC Michigan State Convention as specified in the
GFWC Michigan Bylaws, Article II, Meetings, and Section 3:
“Notice that the CALL to GFWC Michigan Convention specifying the time and place of holding
the convention shall be sent by first class mail to each club belonging to GFWC Michigan, GFWC
Michigan Advisory Board, Past GFWC Michigan Presidents and GFWC Michigan Junior Directors
at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the meeting.”
ARTICLE XVIII VOTING BODY
Section 1.
At all meetings of GFWC Michigan voting shall be restricted to delegates, or in their absence, their
registered alternates, from clubs or societies belonging to GFWC Michigan, whose dues are paid by
December 1st of the current fiscal year, and members of the Board of Directors of GFWC Michigan,
Chairman of Community Service Programs and other Programs, Standing and Special Committees, and
Past GFWC Michigan Presidents and Past Junior Directors.
Section 2.
No person shall be entitled to more than one (1) vote on any question.
Section 3.
No person shall be a delegate who is not a member of a club holding active membership in GFWC
Michigan.
CONVENTION Registration Deadline is APRIL 8, 2016
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs Michigan
121ST Annual Convention
April 2222-24, 2016
The H Hotel, 111 W. Main St., Midland, MI 48640
Registration Form
(Please fill out one form for each member attending)
Name____________
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Address__________________________
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Badge Name____________________
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District
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Phone_______________Email______ ___________
ARTICLE XVII REPRESENTATION
Section 1. Each club holding active membership, dues paid by December 1st of the current fiscal year, and
having a membership of:
(a) Category 1: 1 – 20 members shall be allowed one delegate;
(b) Category 2: 21- 40 members shall be allowed two delegates;
(c) Category 3: 41 – 99 members shall be allowed three delegates;
(d) Category 4: 100+ members shall be allowed four delegates plus one delegate for every additional 50
members
(e) County Federations, dues paid by December 1st of the current fiscal year, may be represented by one
delegate who shall be a member of a club holding active membership in GFWC Michigan.
ARTICLE XVIII VOTING BODY
Section 1. At all meetings of GFWC Michigan voting shall be restricted to delegates, or in their absence, their
registered alternates, from clubs or societies belonging to GFWC Michigan, whose dues are paid by December
1st of the current fiscal year, and members of the Board of Directors of GFWC Michigan, Chairman of
Community Service Programs and other Programs, Standing and Special Committees, and Past GFWC Michigan
Presidents and Past Junior Directors.
Section 2. No person shall be entitled to more than one (1) vote on any question.
Section 3. No person shall be a delegate who is not a member of a club holding active membership in GFWC
MI.
A member holding 2 or more offices, chairmanships, or voting privileges carrying a vote shall be
limited to vote
vote only in one of the offices, chairmanships, or positions with voting privileges that are
held by said member, in other words, one person, one vote.
YOUR Current Title:
Check just ONE entry to the right that
represents your highest current position.
Club presidents appoint Delegates for Club
based on number of delegates allotted under
Article XVII above.
1. Past State President or Jr. Director
2. Current Board of Dir. (elected position)
3. Advisory Board (an appointed position)
4. Club Delegate (if not one of the above)
5. Club Alternate (appointed by club President)
6. Non Delegate (attending member)
First Time Convention Attendee
Registration Fee (entire weekend)
Daily Fee (if attending one day)
Late Fee (past the deadline)
Meals (total pg. 3
$ 25.00
$ 14.00
$ 25.00
$129.00
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Total Meals and Registration
Please make check payable to “GFWC
GFWC Michigan”
Michigan and mail to: Connie Hopkins, Treasurer at
th
309 West 6 Street, Evart, MI 49631 Home: 231-734-3970
CONVENTION Registration Deadline is APRIL 8, 2016
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GFWC MI 121ST Annual Convention
April 2222-24, 2016
The H Hotel, 111 W. Main St., Midland, MI 48640
MEAL REGISTRATION FORM
Name____________
Name____________
____________Club
____________Club
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Friday, April 22,
22, 2016
Lunch Buffet:
Rolls; Salad Station; Deli Meat Tray; Tuna Salad; Gourmet
Breads; Deli Cheese Tray; Garden platter; Chips, Dessert
PM Banquet: Woman of Achievement
Dinner Buffet: Rolls, Salad bar with pasta salad, artichoke
And Roasted Red Pepper Salad; Grilled Salmon Garnished
with grapefruit orange relish; Chicken Piccata;
French Onion Roasted Russet Potatoes.
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$20.00
$35.00
Saturday, April 23,
23, 2016
2016
Lunch Buffet:
Rolls; Salad Station; Two Compote Salads; Meat Lasagna;
Vegetable Lasagna; Garlic Bread; Dessert
PM Banquet
(choose 1;
1; check red box on left)
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Beef Forrester with Mushroom Demi-Glace, Chef’s Starch,
Salad, Vegetable
OR
[ ]
Pan Seared Chicken Scaloppini with Provolone Cheese
and Balsamic Chicken Au Jus, Chef’s Starch, Salad and
Vegetable
$20.00
$35.00
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Breakfast Buffet
Chilled Juices, Slice Fruit, Yogurt; Breakfast Breads and
Pastries; Scrambled Eggs; Bacon; Breakfast Potatoes
(Full meal selection total: $129.00)
District
$19.00
TOTAL
Dietary Restrictions:
Please fill out one form for each person requiring meals.
The Privacy Act, requires you to fill out an Emergency Med Form. It can be found on gfwcmi.org/members
under forms or at the registration table.
Room Reservations:
Reservations: at the The H Hotel, 111 W. Main Street, Midland, MI 48640: can be made by calling
directly 989-837-6016 and identify yourselves as members of GFWC Michigan. AND note that reservation
must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
Room rate for up to 4 is $109.00 + Tax.
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2016
Airport Information:
MBS International Airport - 8500 Garfield Rd., Freeland, MI 48623. PH: 989-695-5555
GFWC Michigan Contacts:
Contacts:
Convention Co-Chairwomen:
Site Co-Chairwomen:
Betty Haggart
Christine Huebner
Karen Krumm
Cam Ellis
989-386-9673
989-362-7423
906-748-4686
989-772-7040
CONVENTION Registration Deadline is APRIL 8, 2016
haggart@charter.net
delnorte@charter.net
krummk@msn.com
camellis1@frontier.com