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Yvonne’s Leadership Scoop

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Yvonne Schilplin can be reached at:  yschilplin@gmail.com 
 
Here is a serious need!  Face Masks!!   
Here’s a thought!
There’s a need to make face masks … and groups perhaps in your area already heading up this project…(ie. 4H clubs). join them in this project. If not be there for your community and get it going. Contact your healthcare systems, nursing homes and businesses that are essential to staying open (grocery stores).. and ask what their needs are.
While the face mask offers only some safety it helps a bit.
Yvonne Schilplin
GFWC MN LEADERSHIP CHAIRMAN

 
See Good Goods.com
For the pattern and more inf.
If you are not in MPLS  area contact your local health care facilities to find out their needs. Some of could assemble kits and drop off and others can see. 
Keep smiling,
Yvonne Schilplin
 
Yvonne’s Scoop #4
Happy Spring GFWC MN Leaders,
Our district meetings are fast approaching. It’s an opportunity to celebrate, get together with Federation sisters, and listen to what your members have been doing and where are they going as clubs.
 
The last issue of LEADERSHIP SCOOP suggested the districts implement a 10 minute Mini LEADS Q. and A. session to gather information on what’s clubs are doing towards GFWC President Brock’s Seven Grand Initiatives  (See below). You have forwarded your MLK Day activities and they have been forwarded to the GFWC Blog. Some have forwarded your Legislative Alert progress… continue signing up for this important alert. And many are working toward the other initiatives. What is your progress? What are your PLANS for the coming months/year?
 
You also have been asked to discuss redistricting. What are your concerns? What other suggestions do your members have? What excites you the most as you review the proposal? 
 
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Yvonne’s Scoop #3

 

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“Unity in Diversity” Logo

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“Unity in Diversity”  What your logo says

The Federation’s proud tradition of connecting with one another began in 1868 with founder Jane Cunningham Croly, a professional journalist from New York City.  In 1889, the official motto became “Unity in Diversity” by Sorosis President, Ella Dietz Clymer at a meeting of 61 clubs.  In 1892, a pin with the rising sun was chosen to identify each member.  In 1920, International Prsident, Alice Ames Winter updated the member to what it is today.  the logo illustrates the crusader’s shield, signifying enlightenment, emerging from the darkened world, represented by a black center,.  The band encircling the center signifies eternity: a fully risen sun on a field of blue symbolizes purity.  For constancy, bluesurrounds the letter GFWC and the motto “Unity in Diversity”

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WHRC Your Information Resource

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So you have a  question about GFWC  procedures?  
Click on National Site, which is on the home page, click on Resources.
Several pertinent topics are listed alphabetically. 
There you will find answers to most questions.
You can send an email to WHRC and they will respond.

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Thank You Tuesday

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Leadership Ideas from Yvonne Schilplin,  Leadership Chairman

GFWC International President Mary Ellen Brock recommends that we participate in “Thank You Tuesday” by writing in a journal or by sending a note on a job well done.  Maybe one of your members took the initative to lead a group project.  She would appreciate a Thank you note from you.  Maybe a group in town has given help or guidance to your club.  A “Thank You Tuesday” note would be great! Maybe a member gave you a ride to a meeting or eventm, or maybe a mlember made a great dessert, or maybe a member gave an informative presentation, send a “Thank You Tuesday” note.

“Thank You Tuesday” correspondence can be sent to members of your family, neighbors, friends, etc.  We have all received Thank You notes and know how those notes are the most heartfelt ways of expressing gratitude.  

Write a “Thank You Tuesday” note or two each Tuesday and know that you are spreading warm, juzzy feelings to the  recipients of your notes.

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