GFWC - Unity in Diversity
The GFWC Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc.
Organized in November of 1899
Joined GFWC in 1900
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs - 1899

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Purpose

Photo: Black-Eyed Susans
Federation flower:
Black-Eyed Susan

The purpose of the Federation is to unite the women's clubs of Maryland for the betterment of their communities through the support of the Arts; the preservation of our natural resources; the promotion of education; the encouragement of healthy lifestyles; stressing civic involvement; and working towards world peace and understanding.


News

The Federation has created a News page to keep its members informed about all the latest Federation news. The following information can be found there:

  • Click here to download the current issue of "The Maryland Clubwoman" magazine.
  • In Praise of the Trees please join us for a visit to Wye Island on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Celebrate the "Gift of Trees" and the site of the Tree Mendous Maryland Project at the GFWC Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Grove, DNR Conference Lodge, Carmichael Road, Queenstown, MD. More info coming soon!
  • GFWCMD Web Site Wins Golden Web Award


Upcoming Meetings

Maryland Flag
Federation colors:
yellow and black.

State meetings - There are four Board of Directors meetings each year ( September, November, February and April) with the April meeting being held in conjunction with the annual convention. For reservations, contact the reservations chairman Nan Cattell at njc@crosslink.net or click on the above registration form link, print it out and mail it to her.

    Conventions & Board of Directors meetings

  • April 27-29, 2008 MFWC Convention at the BWI Marriott Hotel, Linthicum, MD. All are welcome!
  • Junior State Meetings

  • April 27, 2008 Junior Day at the MFWC Convention at the BWI Marriott Hotel, Linthicum, MD. All are welcome!
  • Junior Fundraising

  • GFWC Flip Flops are NOW available. Please click on the link below to download the order form.
    Flip Flop Order Form

Local Club meetings - For information about local club meetings, contact your local club or check their page on the Districts/Clubs page.

Southeastern Region meetings - For reservations, contact President Jean Burcher JeanBurchr@aol.com.

General Federation of Women's Clubs meetings - For reservations, contact the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

  • June 28- July 1, 2008, 117h GFWC Annual International Convention to be held in the Chicago Hilton, Chicago, Illinois

2006-2008 Officers


Left to Right are: Carol France, Rosalind Yee, Carolyn Morrison, Tricia Wagman, Julie Gibbs, Beverly Death. Not pictured is Peg Gillum.

President:
Carolyn Morrison
 
First Vice President:
Julie Gibbs
 
Second Vice President:
Beverly Death
 
Recording Secretary:
Peg Gillum
 
Corresponding Secretary:
Rosalind Yee
 
Treasurer:
Carol France
 
Director of Junior Clubs:
Tricia Wagman
 

2006-2008 Junior Officers

Director of Junior Clubs: Tricia Wagman
  TrishaW@carrollhospitalcenter.org
Associate Director: Jennifer McFarland
  jennmcfarland@yahoo.com
Junior Secretary: Nabulungi Akinshegun "Nabi"
  prettynpink78@gmail.com
Junior Treasurer: Susan Krichten
  krichten@verizon.net

 


2006-2008 Junior Officers, Left to Right: Susan Krichten, Nabulungi Akinshegun, Jennifer McFarland and Tricia Wagman.

 

 
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