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2017 WINTER ISSUE

THE OREGON CLUBWOMAN MAGAZINE

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT MARY ACCETTURA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GFWC OREGONPresident – Mary Accettura1st Vice President – Karen LaVoie2nd Vice President – Laurel JonesTreasurer – Pam BriggsRecording Secretary – Glenda Peters

Hello,I want to wish all of you and your families a very Happy and Healthy New Year. May 2017 bring all of you a year filled with happiness and good will.

Here is something I worked up for the year:

J – JOIN your hands with another to bring Peace to the World. F – Enjoy the FELLOWSHIP of FEDERATION.

M – MOTIVATE others to join you in your club work.

A – APPLY your many talents for the benefit of your club and community.

M – MAKE others want to follow your leadership.

J – JUMP for JOY for all you have accomplished.

J – Make this month a JOYOUS celebration of our great country.

A – APPLAUD all you have done for your fellow man.

S – SATISFY your need to accomplish more in your life.

N – NEVER give up on your hopes and plans.

D – DREAM of all you will do in 2018.

I hope this little exercise will give all of you the determination to make 2018 a year to remember.

Executive Meeting – Jan. 27, 2017 Denney’s Restaurant – 1-5 at Woodburn, Or 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Growth Through ServiceOrganized October 24, 1899

CALL TO WINTER STATE BOARD MEETING

GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs Saturday, January 28, 2017 Registration 9:30 am, Meeting begins at 10:00 am

Francis Xavier’s Restaurant 1933 N. E. 181st Avenue Portland, Or 97230 503-666-1957

OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN: Please provide a 2 minute written report (3 copies). If you are unable to attend, please notify Mary and let her know who will be presenting your report in your absence.

REGISTRATION FEE: $15.00 Payable at the door. Lunch and beverages available for purchase.

PLEASE RSVP BY E-MAIL TO: [email protected] by January 23, 2017 & include the following:

Your Name Your Club Name Your office if you are a member of the Board of Directors (Executive committee

member, Program or other State Chairman, State Committee Member, District officers, Special Fund Trustee, Club President, Past State President, Ex officio member.)

All Club members are invited to attend and learn more about the OFWC. First time attendee?

Our guest speaker will be Samantha Furlow, BA of the Northwest Family Services. Please donate new or gently used young adult books for her to distribute to her teen age youth group.

Elsie Dustin


mailto:[email protected]

21571 S. Lee Dr.Oregon City, Or [email protected]

Board of Directors’ Members:

Executive Committee By-Laws CommitteeSpecial Fund Members Resolutions CommitteeDistrict Officers State Chairmen Past State Presidents Budget CommitteeClub Presidents Membership CommitteeRemember: All members of the OFWC are invited and encouraged to attend the State Board Meeting. Learn more about the OFWC and fellow club members.

Letter of thanks from Pam Briggs“I have been overwhelmed by the support, cards, flowers and caring given to me by clubwomen not only in Oregon, but throughout the GFWC organization as I have struggled to deal with the sudden and unexpected death of my husband in October. It has been a tremendous help in dealing with things during this very difficult time. I continue to have good days and not so good days, which I am sure will continue for some time and taking care of all the related tasks continues to occupy much of my time. Your continued support and prayers have meant so much to me. You are all very special and I appreciated everything you have done.Thank YouPam Briggs”

If your club or a member of your club received an engraved tray or plaque, in 2016, please bring it to the OFWC Board of Directors meeting. If you cannot bring it to the meeting, please make arrangements to get it to me by February 28, 2017.******************************************************************************Remember, when completing your Club Reports, my President’s project is LITERACY.Your club can report on any type of project connected to literacy, e.g. donating books to library or shelters, donating books to Mill City, reading to children at the library or other venue. Your club does not have to be concentrating on my pet project, Books on Buses.******************************************************************************

This president attended the WSRC in Salt Lake City, Utah in September 2016. It was an informative and fun meeting. Our GFWC International President, Sheila Shea & President Elect, Mary Ellen Brock, were in attendance. We heard speakers from the Utah Coalition



Against Sexual Assault & the “Everytown for Gun Safety” organization. We had a number of excellent workshops: Membership, Leadership, Legislation and Public Policy, Public Issues and Fundraising. Historian & WHRC Western Region chairman told us about the inclusion of history for WHRC at headquarters. Of course, the fun part of the meeting is always getting together with other members from across the Western Region. Establishing new friendships and renewing old friendships. As I have stated before, this is the reason for going to these meetings and I enjoy them tremendously. The 2017 WSR conference will be held in Helena, Montana, Sept. 7-11, 2017. Try to attend, it is well worth your time. I have raffle tickets work $200.00 for the Montana Conference. Tickets are $10.00 ea. Or 3/$20.00. Winner will be drawn at GFWC Convention in June – you need not be in attendance to win.

Calendar of Upcoming Events:January 23, 2017 – Registration due for BOD meetingJanuary 27, 2017 – Executive Committee MeetingJanuary 28, 2017 – Board of Directors’ Meeting

February 1, 2017 – All club dues are due (see attached)February 5, 2017 – Club reports due to OFWC Chairmen

March 1, 2017 – State Chairmen reports due to GFWC ChairmenMarch 1, 2017 – Statistical report, from each club, due to Mary and KarenMarch 15, 2017 – Application for OFWC Clubwoman of Year due (see attached)

April 15, 2017 – OFWC Fine Arts Scholarship Contest (see attached)

May 18-21, 2017 – OFWC Convention – Redmond, Oregon********************************************************************************CLUB NEWSBeaverton Woman’s Club has had an active Fall season in 2016. In October we were lucky to get early access to the Beaverton Arts Mix art show. Club members served a ham and turkey dinner to the HomePlate youth program later that month. HomePlate is an assistance program for homeless youth in Washington County. Allison Belisle hosted a Halloween Bunco party in her home to aid the Mill City Library rebuilding project. Money from this even will be used to purchase books from the Nature Generation/Green Earth books GFWC program partner. In November, our club headed to the streets for the first of our quarterly Adopt-A-Street clean up days. The first of many meetings was held to kick off the 2017 Girlfriend’s Tea organization. It was decided that the theme will be Paris-Ooh La La! And it will help fund our Club’s scholarship to a deserving single mother attending Portland Community College. At our December club Banquet/meeting, club members assembled 20 stockings for the guests and staff of Monika’s House – Washington County’s domestic Violence safe house. Before the new year, we will be hand delivering donation checks to 8 deserving charities in the Beaverton/Washington County area. On a sad note, On Dec. 19th we


got the news of the passing of our beloved charter club member, Mrs. Lu Walker. An original member of the Beaverton Junior club since 1962, Lu was a driving force who featured prominently in many of the Beaverton Woman’s Club early projects – including the opening of the Cedar Mill Library, the lobbying for kindergarten in the Beaverton School District and the scholarship program with the OHSU Primate Center. Her attendance at our meetings was very meaningful to our club members. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Vicki Takata – President

The GFWC Silverton Zenith Woman’s Club has been very busy sponsoring the Silverton Tree of Giving. Families apply in November and mush show need by income and residency. (We had 363 children qualify). Then we start contacting churches and stores that would be willing to set up a tree with an individual tag for each child. Our whole town participates in this project. Our local fire department collects toys from the community and from Les Schwab tires. We are even the recipient of some toys from the KGW toy drive. Items for teens are seldom included in these toy drives, so the Zenith women shop for 140 teens all year. Any tags that are not taken or returned are personally shopped for by the Zenith member, which approximately 40 children this year. Generally we bring in about $5,000.00 in donations and the Zenith club brings in $1,200.00 to pay for this project. This year were recipients of a $1,000.00 grant to buy shoes for the kids. We are both pleased and proud to be such a vital part of our community.Wanda Daimler – President

Portland Woman’s Club members have a passion for focusing on Foster children, this year we have made contact with Building Blocks 4 Kids and found that they have a clothes boutique that needs help. The collect used jeans and new clothes for children. They also provide new pillows for these pillows need cases. The Portland Woman’s Club made 200 pillowcases and donated them. They volunteer for the USO golf tournament. They rented a booth at the “Good in the Hood’ event in North Portland for a membership drive and many women stopped by and signed up to be invited to our meetings. Information about the club will be handed out this year at the Woman’s Expo. “Just keep trying” is our motto.Elsie Dustin - President

Winter Newsletter 2016From Oregon City Woman’s Club

Thanks to the many fabulous donations and all of our friends, members from other clubs and Chamber, our auction on October 30 was a huge success. We had over 20 new bidders and made over $3,000.00 more than last year. In November we asked our members to bring in stamped Christmas cards to give to our veterans in the VA and their Rehab facility in Vancouver. We sent 256 cards to our infirmed friends to send to their family and friends. We also supplied H.O.P.E. food pantry with 148 pounds of Thanksgiving food.


In December we decorated our room in the Stevens-Crawford house again for the historic open house event. At our meeting we asked the ladies to bring in gifts for the Pioneer Pantry kids. We gave them 12 hats, 21pairs of gloves, 6 scarves,19 pairs of sock, and $260 gift cards to fast food or coffee houses. Also, it is our tradition to remember “Man’s Best Friend” and bring in dry dog food and clean blankets to take to Clackamas Dog Services. This year we took them 125# of dry food, 15# of treats, as well as towels and blankets. We also installed 4 new members. Welcome Robin May, Christy Palmer, Shery Phillips, and Grace Humberston. In the upcoming months we will feature speakers on “Sheltering our Neighbors”, Human Trafficking and the Children’s Center. In April we will have our anniversary tea where we celebrate 114 years as a Club. In January we will be installing 4 more ladies. Pamela Ooten, Vicki Calcagno, Barbara Renken and Nancy Ide. In February we should have 3 more if they get their third meeting in. Also in January we will be moving our meeting back to the Rivershore as we have almost outgrown the maximum capacity at the Wild Hare. We hope you all had a Wonderful Christmas and have a Happy and Prosperous New Year in all you do.Jerri Adams – President

I am still searching for a State Fundraising Chairman. This is an important job, without funds we cannot do the State job. I have a volunteer who would be a co-chair with someone. Please ask your fellow club members if they can step forward and help me out.Our 2018 OFWC Convention will be held May 18 – 21, 2018 at the Comfort Suites in Redmond, Oregon. Our GFWC guest will be President Elect, Mary Ellen Brock. GFWC of Central Oregon and the GFWC of Central Oregon Juniorettes will be our host clubs. I have met with the management of the Comfort Suites and they are very pleased that we have chosen their site for our upcoming convention. Both Central Oregon clubs are working hard to make this convention one to remember. Please consider attending. There are so many benefits from attending our State convention. Getting to know and be with your fellow club members is probably the best benefit. We are a team, and we have to work & play as a team.

The GFWC International Convention will be held June 23-26, 2017 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, Ca. This is an excellent opportunity to attend a GFWC Convention since it is being held in our “back yard”. More information will be coming to you in the very near future, but now is the time to start planning on attending.

GFWC OREGON FEDERATION

OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Special Edition – December 2016


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Wishing you and your families a very Happy Holiday Season. This is a special edition and it will be devoted to the upcoming filing of all the programs and projects you have done in the past year. Remember, the reporting dates are from January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016.

Here is the list of areas that you may report on:Community Improvement ArtsCommunications & P.R. ConservationFundraising EducationAdvocacy for Children Home LifeLeadership International OutreachLegislation/Public Policy Public IssuesMembership State President’s Project - LiteracyDomestic Violence Awareness

February 5, 2017 is the deadline for clubs to submit their reports to the State Chairmen, these chairmen to be found in the OFWC Directory.

March 1, 2017 is the deadline for the State Chairmen to submit their reports to the GFWC Chairmen, these chairmen to be found in the OFWC Directory.

All clubs even, if you decide not to submit reports, please do submit the statistical information to Karen La Voie with a copy to Mary Accettura. I have to submit the statistical information to GFWC by March 15, 2017.

If you need any help of information, please do not hesitate to call on Karen or myself for help. We want this procedure to be easy for each one of you.

Last year we won 2 GFWC awards in our category. Category #6. We compete against 11 other states with a membership of 300 or under. Those awards were in Home Life and Education.

I look forward to seeing all of the wonderful programs and projects that all of you have completed for your communities. Again, Happy Holidays - Mary Accettura

REPORTING

This information is for the Reports of Your Club’s Activity from January 1, 2016-December 31, 2016.


1. All club reports need to be to the State Chairman no later than February 5, 2017—No Exceptions.

2. A club may report on up to 10 individual projects under each GFWC program. One paragraph per project, single spaced. This report may not exceed more than 2 pages.

3. Each paragraph should include: a. Number of club members.b. Number of club who participated in this project.c. Number of volunteer hours for the project.d. Cost of producing the project, both actual costs and in-kind donations.e. Funds raised.

4. Paragraph contentsa. Explanation of project.b. Was there any community involvement, e.g. other organizations within the community called on to help complete the project?c. What was the impact of this project on the community?d. What kinds of promotion did the club use to further interest in the project?

5. There should be no cross reporting. The project that you are reporting on should, only apply to one program. For example, the project cannot be reported under, both, the Home Life and the Public Issues program.

6. Your paragraph should include the following information about the project.a. Whob. Whatc. Whend. Whye. Where f. How

Each State Chairman will, then, compile the information and send it to the appropriate GFWC Chairman by March 15, 2017.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your State Chairman or me.

Karen La Voie—GFWC Oregon 1st Vice-President503-642-1697—home503-701-0465—[email protected]


GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs

Dues are due!!

October 15, 2016: Club and Member-at-Large dues were due!

February 1, 2017: Dues must be received or the club member is not counted in the official statistics for OFWC or GFWC and will be unable to vote at the OFWC Convention.

General members - $30 ($15 for GFWC and $15 for OFWC)Member-at-Large - $35 ($15 for GFWC and $20 for OFWC)Juniorette - $15 ($10 for GFWC and $5 for OFWC)Associate Clubs - $10 per club

Except for Associate Clubs, please include the following things when paying member dues:

1. Check made out to OFWC.2. Membership list for dues paid that includes (the membership list can be sent by

email if you prefer):a. Name, address, phone, email for each memberb. Year each member joined OFWC

Please continue to send dues for additional members.Dues should be paid as soon as possible and no later than February 1st. They should be mailed along with your membership list to:

Pam Briggs, OFWC Treasurer197 Lake St SEAlbany, OR 97321

Send a copy of your PAID membership list to:

Laurel Jones, OFWC 2nd Vice-President1511 SW HayterDallas, OR 97338

Also send a copy of your PAID membership list to your District President.

If you have any questions, please call Pam at 541-974-1193 or email at [email protected]


Congratulations to the following clubs who have paid their dues on time!

Beaverton Woman’s Club – 20 membersHillsboro Federated Woman’s Club – 6 membersOregon City Woman’s Club – 27 membersPortland Woman’s Club – 14 membersSalem Woman’s Service Club – 11 membersSilverton Zenith Woman’s Club – 31 members

Members at Large Club – 2*********************************************************************

Oregon Clubwoman – December 2016

Public Policy and Legislation

Are you familiar the Legislative Action Center? LAC is a strong part of GFWC’s website that gives clubwomen updates on current issues and active bills being legislated in Congress which are germane to GFWC resolutions and helps you to find your elected officials.

There is a very simple website procedure to sign up to receive Legislative Action Alerts. By opting in, you will receive information on the pending bill, a pre-written letter which will be automatically sent to your respective legislators if you choose to support the bill.

Current legislation includes:

Protecting Our Infants Act 2015 No Child Left Behind Women Airforce Pilot Arlington Restoration Act 2016 Support Services for Disabled Veterans Justice for Victims of Trafficking

As well as:

Transportation Safety Combating Zika (now in 30 States) Combatting Opiod Drugs Equal Pay for Equal Work Global Vaccine with Shot@Life Domestic Violence and Campus Assault

You have a voice. Let it be heard. When united as GFWC members, legislators pay close attention to “grassroots” point of view. Choose to make a difference.

Valerie Huey


GFWC Oregon Public Policy and Legislation Chairman

OREGON CLUB WOMAN OF THE YEARNomination Form

Please attach a narrative of a maximum of 500 words


1. NOMINEEPlease note that the winner will be announced at the Annual Convention held in May.

Name

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Phone Fax Email

Club

2. CLUB ACTIVITIES: 50%Name(s) of project(s)

3. RECORD OF LEADERSHIP IN OREGON FEDERATION : 35%

Positions held

4. Other Organization's that nominee is a member of: 15%

5.NOMINATOR

Name

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Phone Fax Email

Clubs: Submit completed form, narrative by April 15, 2017 to Alice Hayden 19493 Orchard Grove Drive, OregonCity, Oregon 97045


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GFWC OREGON FEDERATION

OF WOMEN’S CLUBS OREGON FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The OFWC will be holding the Fine Arts Scholarship Contest on Saturday, April 15, 2017.Registration is open from 2:30pm to 3:00pm. The contest will begin at 3:00pm at Grant Park Church, 2728 N.E. 34th Avenue, Portland, Or. Ways in which you can help continue the Fine Arts Scholarship Contest are:

Hand out applications at your local high school In January & February 2017. Applications are located on line at: http://www.oregongfw.org/fine-arts-scholarships.html Download and Print. Volunteer for the Fine Arts committee

Volunteer for the Event

Your club can host the Event Club Fundraisers

Corporate SponsorshipPartner with GFWC Oregon Fine Arts as a corporate donor or as an event sponsor. Contact Fine Arts Committee for more information.

Corporate MatchingMany employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Contact your


http://www.oregongfw.org/fine-arts-scholarships.html

company for details and necessary forms and submit with your gift to GFWC OFWC Fine Arts. Planned Estate GiftsCreate a lasting legacy in your will or estate plan, or by naming GFWC Oregon fine Arts as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy. Contact your financial advisor to learn more.

Donations by Mail Form can be found at www.OrgonGFWC.org/Fine Arts

Memorial & Honorarium Gifts for Fine Arts LoversMake a gift in memory of a friend or loved one who has passed away, or in honor of someone on a special occasion. A personalized card can be sent to the designated individual notifying them of your thoughtful gift. Please include their name, address & details with gift submission.

Remember this is YOUR event as a member of GFWC Oregon. Questions-emails to [email protected]

OREGON FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Presents



2017 FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

The contest is open to All graduating high school senior students (regardless of gender) who will be attending college in the Fall of 2017 and reside in the State of Oregon. Applications can be downloaded from: OregonGFWC.org (Scholarships).Follow the directions on the application. Scholarships are available in the following categories:

Violet Lang VOCAL Music Scholarship Application - $500.00 Violet Lang INSTRUMENTAL Music Scholarship Application - $500.00 Penny ART Scholarship Application - $400.00 OFWC ESSAY Scholarship Application - $400.00

2017 OFWC Fine Arts Scholarship Contest Saturday, April 15, 2017 Registration 2:30pm – 3:00pm Contests begin at 3:00pm At GRANT PARK CHURCH www.grantparkchurch.com 2728 N. E. 34th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97212

The public is welcome to join us to listen and see these young adults display their fabulous talents.

Questions? [email protected]



http://www.grantparkchurch.com/

HOME LIFE DEPT. INFORMATION

BEAT THE FLU BUG: Get Your shot…The seasonal flu vaccination is still recommended for anyone six months and older, especially for those at higher risk from flu complications: young children, adults 65 and older, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses. Because children under six months old cannot receive a flu vaccination, it is important that family members and caretakers be protected against the flu. While vaccination is the best protection, basic infection control measures can also reduce the spread of flu. These measures include covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing, staying at home when you or your children are sick, and washing your hands frequently. Clubwomen can contact their local health care facilities for more information. Another outstanding source for this and similar health information is the CDC website at www.cdc.gov. Then place the information items in places that have many visitors such as the library, the grocery store or the bank.

Becky Ball – Home Life chairman

Thanks everyone, I am sorry this Newsletter had to be in 2 parts, but I could only do 12 pages at a time. Hope to see many of you at the State Board meeting on January 28th and the other meetings and conventions coming up. Happy & Healthy 2017.


http://www.cdc.gov/

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