News

December 31, 2020

Hello, Sisters in GFWC,

I’m writing this on the last day of December, looking forward to the new year.  My husband and I were lucky enough to spend Christmas with our daughter and her husband.  Sam tutored me in painting with watercolors. (I will be counting this as one of my 101 new forms of art.) Then we put together a puzzle.  I also cooked lots of food and made chocolate chip cookies.

Over the past few months, I’ve also been sewing,  making masks for family.  I’ve been celebrating the holidays, at least Halloween and Christmas might as well have fun while I’m wearing one. I’ve been contemplating making something out of all the scraps, maybe a wall hanging. Have to decide on a subject to recreate, this could be interesting.

              In early November, I sent our Minnestoa ornament to GFWC International Headquarters to put up on the trees.  During the virtual GFWC Holiday open house, all the state ornaments were shown in a video. There were some great ones. Next year’s theme will be angels and stars.  If any crafty people would love to have their ornament sent to HQ, let me know.

During our leadership Zoom call in December, we discussed the Medallion club and wondered if the clubs would consider sponsoring the yearly membership for a Medallion member. Their membership is $20.00. A donation was given to pay for the 15 members we currently have for their 2021 dues.  If your club can sponsor a Medallion member, please send the check to our Treasurer.  We want to keep as many of our members as possible, even when their club may disband or are unable to attend meetings.  These donations would be put into a special fund.  Let me know what you think.  We also discussed putting a line in our annual budget to help with paying their dues. 

Reporting update from Diane Hannah

As a reminder, there are just five Community Service Programs for 2020-2022.  They are:

• Arts & Culture
• Civic Engagement & Outreach
• Environment
• Education and Libraries
• Health & Wellness.

Club Presidents:  Please gather your member reports, add up the hours, cash donations, and in-kind donations totals, and get ready to submit your club reports DIRECTLY TO ME.   You may send a copy to your District President if they so wish.  Along with these calculations, including the narrative activity reports written for each of the categories in which you have participated.   (I chose December 15th as the deadline for my club, so I have time to put the info and written reports together.)

District Presidents:   Please submit your Club Reports to me by January 15, 2021.   Encourage your clubs to write reports for each activity they have participated in, especially during Covid 19.   

Program Chairs:  I will send the write-ups I receive to you as soon I receive them from the District Presidents.  You will need to send me your choices for the outstanding clubs by the deadline of February 19, 2021.

GFWC MN President Jennell Jorgenson-Johnson, your deadline to submit reports to the National Chairperson, is March 12, 2021.  

It’s very important that we keep to these dates so that everything can be processed in a timely matter.  

If you need copies of the CSPs listed above, let me know and I will forward them to you.  

Keep your reports short and to the point, remembering to include the “who, what, where, when and why” for good report writing.

Good luck with your reports.  

CLUB PRESIDENTS PLEASE SEND YOUR REPORTS DIRECTLY TO DIANE HANNAH. YOU MAY ALSO SEND A COPY TO YOUR DISTRICT PRESIDENT IF THEY SO WISH!!! DISTRICT PRESIDENTS YOU’RE OFF THE HOOK!    Address:  1193 County Road 440, Bovey MN 55709

As a reminder, there are just five Community Service Programs for 2020-2022. They are:

Arts & Culture

Civic Engagement & Outreach 

Environment

Education and Libraries

Health & Wellness.

Club Presidents: Please gather your member reports, add up the hours, cash donations and in-kind donations totals and get ready to submit your club reports to your District President. Along with these calculations, include the narrative activity reports written for each of the categories in which you have participated. (I chose December 15th as the deadline for my club, so I have time to put the info and written reports together.)

District Presidents: Please submit your Club Reports to me by January 15, 2021. Encourage your clubs to write reports for each activity they have participated in, especially during Covid 19.

Program Chairs: I will send the write ups I receive to you as soon I receive them from the District Presidents. You will need to send me your choices for the outstanding clubs by deadline February 19, 2021.

GFWC MN President Jennell Jorgenson-Johnson your deadline to submit reports to the National Chairperson is March 12, 2021.

It’s very important that we keep to these dates so that everything can be processed in a timely matter.

If you need copies of the CSPs listed above, let me know and I will forward them to you.

Keep your reports short and to the point, remembering to include the “who, what, where, when and why” for good report writing.

Good luck with your reports.

You can reach me at dmhannah50@yahoo.com or call or text me at (218) 259-2168.

Thank you.

Diane Hannah, First Vice Pres.
A. Dean of Departments
GFWC MN

It’s that time of year again when we have to pay dues. Dues should be paid by December 15.
Combined International and State dues are $20.00 per member.
Dues should be sent to:
Samantha Johnson-Purdie, GFWC of MN Treasurer
3201 20th Street South, Apt. 120
Fargo ND, 58104
SEND ALSO: A list of all members with addresses, phone numbers, and e-mails, with your
check for the dues.
**Checks must be made out to GFWC of MN, not to me personally.
Please include your Club name, District name, and Club Presidents name on your
membership list. This is particularly important because these addresses are used for all
correspondence. Without updated addresses many members may miss out on important mailings.
Any questions email: sam.johnson.purdie@gmail.com or phone 320-296-4827
Thank you for your help in getting the dues in on time.
Samantha Johnson-Purdie
GFWC of MN Treasurer

Please attach this form to your membership list and mail to State Treasurer
Club Name:____________________________________________________________________
District Name:__________________________________________________________________
President Name:________________________________________________________________
Club contact e-mail address:_______________________________________________________
Number of Members:___________________ x $20.00
Amount on check enclosed:_____________________ Check Number:____________________
**All checks should be made payable to GFWC of MN
Mail to:
Samantha Johnson-Purdie, GFWC of MN Treasurer
3201 20th Street South, Apt. 120
Fargo ND, 58104
********Please include membership

“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”

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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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.