Local Level
Papillion Jr Woman’s Club (PJWC)
Renee Black, President
2010-2011
“Opening Our Hearts”
State Level
Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NFWC)
More about the State NFWC:
The GFWC Nebraska Federation club members are volunteers representing the full spectrum of women today, women who are interested in self-improvement as well as community improvement. These volunteers are united in their community efforts across the state.
Purpose of GFWC Nebraska:
The purpose of the GFWC/NFWC is to unite in giving service to our communities and our state in the areas of educational, civic and community betterment. Our members give their time, talents, and resources to improve the quality of life through service to others. We strive to become responsible, dynamic leaders in our communities.
Why belong to the NFWC:
TO ENLIST group support for community projects and attaining meaningful goals.
TO DEVELOP leadership skills to translate into the workplace and other settings.
TO ENTER the network of international volunteers.
TO PROVIDE an active voice in legislative issues.
TO GAIN national and international perspective of women’s volunteer clubs.
TO BECOME a member of a world renowned organization whose motto is “UNITY IN DIVERSITY“.
What can you offer NFWC:
Ideas and Enthusiasm!
Your Time and Talents!
Leadership Qualities”
History of NFWC:
1894: Organized in Omaha (Mrs. James H. Canfield, President)
1894: Admitted to GFWC
1922: Incorporated
1925: Adopted Universal Membership
Regional Level
Mississippi Valley Region:
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota & South Dakota
Host of 2011 International Conference
June 18-20, 2011
Milwaukee, WI
ALL MEMBERS: Plan to Participate in this Special Event!
National Level
General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)
More about the National GFWC:
GFWC is one of the world’s largest and oldest women’s volunteer service organizations. Working locally through thousands of clubs in the United States and globally in more than 20 countries, GFWC members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding.
Clubs shape their local agendas to suit particular community needs. Each local chapter benefits from membership, service, material, and program support from state and national Federation levels.
GFWC headquarters in Washington, DC, a National Historic Landmark, houses the Women’s History and Resource Center, a collection of books, periodicals and records devoted to women’s history and women in volunteerism.
GFWC and NFWC Departments AND Divisions
The Arts
Children’s Contest for Nebraska Youth
Crafts and Photography
Writing Workshops
Young Women’s Quiz Bowl
Conservation
Beautification
Resource Conservation
Ronald McDonald House’s “Pop Tabs & Pennies”
Education
Education for Life
Nebraska Leadership Seminar
ESO
Support Libraries
After School Activities
Tutoring “Passports to the Countries of the World”
Home Life
Helping Hands Programs
Immunization Programs
Health Issues
International Affairs
World Food Day
International Cultural Exchange
Heifer International
UNICEF
Public Affairs
Citizenship Participation
Veterans Affairs
Historic Preservation
Safety
Legislative Day
Sophomore Pilgrimage