The Communiqué. Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change. Barbara Mikulski

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1 The Communiqué Newsletter of the GFWC of Holden Beach P. O. Box 902, Supply, NC Volume 11, Issue 3, March 12, 2016 Karen Throckmorton, President, Jean Newland, Editor, Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change. Barbara Mikulski February was Heart Month and red was the color we wore as a reminder. Many, many thanks to the Gala Committee for the refreshments and the Gala Updates at the meeting.

2 The Gala is a lot of work and it is successful because we work together. We are a month and a half away so it s the final stretch. The lunch has been selected and we will have a few new items this year. The decorations crew has created a theme that is sure to set the mood and remind us that spring has sprung! The Art Committee will provide the program for our monthly meeting so you will get a glimpse of the Gala decorations on March 15 th. The sponsorships are coming in as well as are silent auction items. We will have several trips and overnight stays, including another African Safari. The last African Safari went very well; reviews from 4 of the Safari travelers from the last trip are excellent. We will begin to post the auction items on our website; and Facebook. If you have Facebook, please feel free to share with your friends. Also, we will go over some of the items at the March meeting. Remember, the Gala is an open event. If someone you know needs an invitation or assistance in reserving seats with friends or a full table, please have them contact Judy Brock or Linda Dieudonne. Together we can make change and all are welcome to join us raise money for two very worthy organizations in our County: Hope Harbor Home and Providence Home. Warmest Regards Karen

3 FEBRUARY CLUB MEETING GFWC of Holden Beach women s club celebrated Heart Month at its February meeting by wearing red to remind its members to focus on heart healthy diet and exercise. Pictured are President Karen Throckmorton, seated center in front of the members of the club, joined by the newly formed GFWC of Holden Beach Junior Woman s Club and its President Savannah Patrone, seated, fifth from right.

4 At its business meeting GFWC of Holden Beach honored Judy Brock with its annual Clubwoman with a Heart award for her kind spirit, her devoted service and her unfailing support of the club, its members and its activities. Mrs. Brock is pictured on the right receiving the Award from President Throckmorton Also honored at the meeting was new member, Kelly Imbody who received the Gem of the Month for her volunteer spirit and enthusiastic support of the club. Pictured are Mrs. Imbody on the right, receiving the Gem from Ann Landis, GFWC of NC 1st Vice-President.

5 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORTS: Arts Community Service Program Maureen Wright, Chairman The GFWC-NC State Arts Festival was held March 5, 2016, at Campbell University. Along with art displays and award presentations, the event included meetings and workshops. Seven members of GFWC-HB, pictured below, attended and participated in many areas. Club President Karen Throckmorton chaired the GFWC-NC vocal contests. Caroline Galan and Carol Ann Lohman assisted Karen with the vocal contestants. Ann Landis, GFWC-NC President-elect, led the meeting for District Vice Presidents and Junior Membership Chairmen. Julie Wolfe attended the meeting for District Presidents. Peggy Schiavone assisted workshop presenters. Maureen Wright served as a judge for the Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship.

6 In the arts competition, GFWC-HB received several ribbons: Club member Bennie Hall's acrylic painting placed second. Student art entries won first place in creative stitchery and third place in graphite pencil drawing. All four student literature items received honorable mention recognition. We appreciate the work of all those who took part in festival activities. Education Community Service Program Judy Brock, and Jane Decker, Co-Chairmen The Education Committee met at Angelo s Restaurant March 4 to make committee plans through June. The committee will supply goodies to Cedar Grove Middle School teachers during End of Year Testing and to Supply Elementary School during Teacher Appreciation Week. It is also making plans for a Reception for the club Carey Page Truesdell Scholarship recipient, Skyler Watson, at the May Meeting. Additionally, it discussed a project for recycling magazines to the County Library and Senior Citizen care facilities. Still collecting box tops for education!

7 Conservation Community Service Program Marjorie Volk, Chairman International Outreach Community Service Program Linda Sturgill, Chairman The Conservation & International CSP committees are joining efforts to collect gently used shoes This is an easy, no-cost fundraiser and we hope everyone will participate. Please start saving your gently used shoes bring fill our You can receives recycled and them to the MARCH and APRIL club meetings. We will then ShoeBox Recycling boxes with your gently used shoes. include a note with your shoes and become a SoleMate with whoever them. After receiving our shoes, they will send them around the world to find a new home and maybe a new friend! Get involved in this easy project and clean out your closet in the process. At the APRIL meeting there will be lots of surprises with the shoes. Just a reminder - is available to travel with you. She was created to foster International Awareness and Communications and has been to GFWC events, all over the USA, and to several different countries and continents. Her photo album shows all her adventures! If you would like to take Hattie Belle along, just check with a member of the International Outreach CSP Committee: Linda Sturgill, Ann Landis, Carol Ann Lohman, Jean Newland, Suzanne Gurski or Julie Wolfe.

8 MARCH BIRTHDAYS: Anne Barnhill 3/27 Holly Coleman 3/11 Caroline Galan 3/23 Pat Harrington 3/7 Coming Events Calendar MARCH 10: GALA meeting, 2:30 pm MARCH 15: Club Meeting 5:45 Executive Board 6:30 Club Social 6:45 General Meeting Arts Committee Program Gala Decorations Please remember to bring your SHOES for recycling and BOX TOPS for EDUCATION and GALA silent auction items and sponsorships

9 NATIONAL NEWS GFWC CLUBWOMEN PARTICIPATED IN THE FIFTH ANNUAL CHAMPION SUMMIT FEBRUARY 29 MARCH 2. THE THREE-DAY TRAINING EVENT TAUGHT ATTENDEES HOW TO BE EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES TO THEIR POLICYMAKERS AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR GLOBAL CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS. GFWC PRESIDENT BABS CONDON JOINED THE CHAMPIONS AT A SPECIAL RECEPTION THAT CELEBRATED THEIR WORK PICTURED BELOW WITH CONDON, CENTER, ARE, FROM RIGHT, ANN LANDIS, CLUB MEMBER AND GFWC-NC 1 ST VICE PRESIDENT; AND JULIE WOLFE, CLUB MEMBER AND GFWC-HB PAST PRESIDENT.

10 ELLA DIETZ CLYMER The GFWC was founded by Jane Cunningham Croly, a leading New York journalist. In 1868 she helped found the Sorosis club for professional women. It was the model for the nationwide GFWC in In 1889 Mrs. Croly organized a conference in New York that brought together delegates from 61 women's clubs. The women formed a permanent organization in 1890 with Ella Dietz Clymer presiding. In 1901 it was granted a charter by Congress. "We look for unity, but unity in diversity; we hope that you will enrich us by your varied experiences, and let us pledge ourselves to work for a common cause, the cause of united womanhood throughout the world." -Sorosis President Ella Dietz Clymer, Unity in Diversity, the GFWC motto, came directly from her words.

11 GFWC-NC Convention April 28 th 30 th Online Registration for the 2016 GFWC-NC Convention is now available. Please click here or visit: The deadline for on-time registration is April 13, Complete Convention Package: $260 (includes registration, all meals and Women of Achievement) Convention Package for Friday and Saturday: $195 (excludes Women of Achievement) Women of Achievement only: $70 Clubwomen, $80 Guests Friday only: $109 (includes Registration and meals) Saturday only: $109 (includes Registration and meals) Registration only (Friday and Saturday): $65 Registration and Saturday Lunch: $30 Late Registration fee: $25 additional for registration after April 13, 2016 Check fee: $10 (Check must be postmarked by April 14, 2016 to complete your registration) Attire for Convention Business Sessions - Business Casual (unless participating in Flip Flops for Federation) Evening Events - After Five HOTEL DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront 2717 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC Phone: $129/night, plus tax Please click here or visit: GWC /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Cut-off Date: April 1, 2016 Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am

12 A State Honorary Life Membership is awarded to members in recognition of their service to GFWC- NC. The award is presented at the Annual GFWC-NC State Convention. This honor may be bestowed upon a member by a club's individual members who donate a one-time fee to establish the HLM. The funds received to honor these women are placed in the GFWC-NC Endowment Fund to help sustain GFWC-NC services to the clubs of NC. The fee is $500 for an honorary life membership. This year we are honoring Peggy Schiavone, Helen Stead and Julie Wolfe. These ladies are past presidents of the GFWC of Holden Beach club. Ann will be collecting donations at our next meeting. The money must be turned into GFWC- NC by April 1. Any level of gift is fine and you may designate your gifts as you wish. Or, you can mail it to Ann; 117 Clippership Drive, Holden Beach, NC The Honorary Life Membership Awards will be presented on Saturday night April 30th at the GFWC-NC Convention in Atlantic Beach. This convention we have a lot to celebrate: We have club members who will be recognized; Karen Throckmorton is our District 7 Clubwoman of the Year honoree Donna Geise is our District 7 Citizenship and Patriotism honoree and Judy Brock is our Clubwoman with Heart honoree. Also, the GFWC-HB Junior Woman s Club will receive their charter. Ann Landis will also be installed at the GFWC-NC President-Elect on Saturday night as well. Karen Throckmorton will be installed as the GFWC-NC International Chairman and Julie Wolfe will be installed as the GFWC-NC District 7 President Please join us if you can. We will be planning a reception after the installation banquet on Saturday Night.