GFWC Maryland

Volunteers in Action

Events

The 2025 GFWC Maryland Convention brought members together for a meaningful weekend focused on service, advocacy, and community connection. Centered around the theme “Anchor of Hope,” the event emphasized the importance of mental health awareness and the power of support and empowerment. Junior Day was a success, celebrating the theme “Be the Wave of Change – Shaping Education’s Future.” Members highlighted innovative projects and efforts that are helping shape brighter educational opportunities in local communities. The convention featured a variety of awards presentations, with each category including a special Anchor Award—recognizing projects that created waves of change and made a lasting impact. It was an honor to celebrate the difference our clubs make for their communities.

On Tuesday Sept 16th, GFWC Maryland Clubwomen met at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a fun-filled day. We discussed State updates, created recyclable sea creatures in a team building exercise, and learned about the work of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation from our guest speaker, Jocelyn Tuttle. President Lilly awarded anchor awards to Janet Morgan, Jeanne Pim, Babs Condon, and Anne Yakaitis.

On Saturday Aug 16, GFWC Maryland Members gathered for our Summer Workshop. We learned key reporting tips, ideas to gain new members and retain them, and potential leadership activities. It was an impactful day for all in attendance.

Sip & Savor Fun Night

Convention Highlights

Maryland Juniors gathered on March 8th, for Mid-Winter Rally embracing the theme, "Empowered Women, Empowering Communities." The event was hosted on International Women's Day and featured a keynote speaker, Joanna Church from WHRC. Attendees engaged in the "Pass the Torch" Leadership activity, Women's History Trivia, and a postcard project in honor of Women's History Month.

On February 18, 2025 the GFWC Maryland Board of Directors met. GFWC Treasurer, Juliet Casper, gave a wonderful talk on Women's History. Members donated sheets, towels & washcloths for the Betty Ann Krahnke Center, a domestic violence shelter for women and children, scarves to A Wider Circle, and men's clothing and shoes for the Perry Point VA Medical Center. President Lilly awarded Lourdes Posada, Anita Becker, and Sandra Mattocks with anchor awards.

Maryland Clubwomen traveled to North Carolina for our Southeastern Region Meeting. One of our own, Reno Eitel, serves as our region President. Such an amazing weekend of fun, sisterhood, and community service!

Summer Workshop

GFWC Maryland Executive Committee enjoyed a planning retreat in Deep Creek. It was a wonderful time spent growing in sisterhood and setting the stage for the next two years.

GFWC Maryland Members had a fabulous day collecting tools for a good year of volunteer service. This included a fun membership game shown below, and a leadership activity to determine the part of the compass you provide to your club.

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