Linda Blue our 2022-2024 GFWC of MN President
GFWC Minnesota Newsletter – February 2023
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Upcoming dates for 2023:
- April 23-29 – Volunteers in Action Week
- April 24th – GFWC Federation Day
- May 5-7 – GFWC MN Convention Alexandria, MN
- June 10-12 – GFWC InternationalConvention
- July 22nd – Fall Workshop St. Johns, MN
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KNOW YOUR ORGANIZATION
Mission Statement – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international organization dedicated to community involvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
GFWC Founding – April 24, 1890 by Jane Cunningham Croly
Motto – “Unity in Diversity”
Federation Flower – The red rose adopted in May 1940.
Song – In 1922, “America, The Beautiful” was chosen.
GFWC International Headquarters – GFWC President Alice Ames Winters (1920-1924) located a Victorian mansion at 1734 N Street NM, Washington, D.C.