GFWC of Missouri District Events
The GFWC of Missouri, Inc. is divided into nine (9) geographical areas called Districts. All clubs and organizations which are members of the GFWC of Missouri, Inc. are members of the District in which they are geographically located. No club or organization is eligible to membership in the District which is not a member of the GFWC of Missouri, Inc.
Each District shall hold an Annual Meeting, the time and place to be set by the District President in conference with the President of the GFWC of Missouri, Inc. and the Hostess Club. The officers of a District shall be elected during the Convention in the even numbered years.
The officers shall constitute an Executive Committee whose quorum shall be a majority of its members. It shall transact routine business between annual meetings of the District and have such other duties as the District may assign.
There shall be District Chairmen corresponding to those of the GFWC of Missouri, Inc., as necessary to promote work within the District, and shall be appointed by the District President as approved by the District Executive Committee.
The officers, District Chairmen, and other as decided by the District , shall constitute a Board of Directors to promote the work throughout the District.
District 1 Fall 2011 Convention
GFWC of Missouri First District Convention was held October, 25, 2011 with the Union Star GFWC Town and Country Junior Club as hostesses. A new district project was started this year called the “Hope Chest” for Missouri Girls Town graduates. Small kitchen appliances, utensils and other household Items were donated by each club to help the graduates starting out in their new apartments. First District was pleased to have four State Officers in attendance: GFWC of MO President Carolyn Lovelace, President Elect Lisa Cook, Recording Secretary Debbie Bastian and State Vice President and District President Carol Shoener. Some faces of the day included:
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Lisa Cook, State President Elect, focused on membership and participation on the state level |
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Karla Kincaid reported on the Mississippi Valley Region Conference |
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Jane Smith kept us entertained and led us in some good sing-along songs |
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Naomi White modeled the lovely bag that was raffled. |
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Wilma Rennison, District Legislation and Public Policy Chairman, stressed the importance of US becoming more fuel efficient and the prospect of cell phones going public. |
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Marilyn Anderson explained proposed district bylaw changes |
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Carla Webb, speaker, reported on family services available in Missouri |
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GFWC of MO President Carolyn Lovelace and First District President Carol Shoener leading First District at Convention |
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Carolyn Lovelace (right) leading First District’s version of the GFWC (YMCA) “cheer” song. Pictures from left, Cheryl Ingraham, Marilyn Anderson and Karla Kincaid |
District 2 News
GFWC 2nd District Fall Convention was held on October 14, 2011 at Kingswood,
Westminster Hall, Kansas City, MO. GFWC of MO President, Carolyn Lovelace,
President-Elect, Lisa Cook, Vice President Carol Shoener and Recording
Secretary, Debbie Bastain were in attendance. Three new members were
recognized as well as two members with over 50+ years in GFWC.
An interesting program was given by Mr. Bill Ouseley on "Kansas City's
Crime". He has written two books which were available for purchase.
The fundraising team was very busy, sponsoring a 50/50 raffle, selling
chances for a quilt made by member Sue Foley, a "Healthy Basket" and selling
note cards as well as other miscellaneous items.
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Donna Calvin, Donna Bartley and Gay Tarr |
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President-elect Lisa Cook and GFWC of MO President Carolyn Lovelace |
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"GFWC 2nd District members with Carolyn doing GFWC to the tune of YMCA" |
Check out the District Photo Pages for Fall 2010!
Individual Districts are welcome to share information regarding their events and activities. Please submit your information to: webmaster@gfwcmo.org