GFWC International
Mary Ellen Brock, Spring Convention 2019
Who is the current GFWC International President and when did she last visit GFWC UT?
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
What is the GFWC Mission Statement?
1893
1895
What year was GFWC Utah organized, and what year did it become affiliated with General Federation of Women's Clubs?
11
UT, WY, CA, WA, OR, AK, HI, MT, NV, CO, ID
How many states make up Western States Region and which are they?
In 1868, Jane Cunningham Croly, a professional journalist, attempted to attend a dinner at an all-male press club honoring British novelist Charles Dickens. She was denied admittance based upon her gender, and in response, formed a woman's club - Sorosis.
What was the initial event that eventually gave birth to GFWC?
Marian St. Clair, June 2020
Who will be the next GFWC International President and when will she take office?
In GFWC election years (even years), International Convention rotates between locations East and West of the Mississippi River.
What is the custom that moves International Convention to different locations all around the country?
6
Tooele (2), Tremonton, Murray, Brigham City, Park City
How many clubs are part of GFWC UT and in which towns are they located?
Autumn
In which season is the annual WSR convention held?
1890
63 clubs officially formed the General Federation of Women's Clubs by ratifying the GFWC constitution
When was GFWC officially formed and how many clubs were there?
Nearly 3,000
How many individual clubs belong to GFWC?
6 Community Service Programs, ESO, Legislative, photography contest, writing contest, Success for Survivors Scholarship, Domestic Violence Programs, and many others
How does GFWC offer something for every interest?
What is the website address for GFWC of Utah and can I register for state events on it?
GFWC is divided into 8 regions. This region is the largest both by area and number of states.
How many GFWC regions are there and how does Western States Region rank in size?
75%
In the 1930s, GFWC clubs had founded over 474 free public libraries and 4,655 traveling libraries. Supporting local libraries continues to be a Federation priority today.
In the 1930s, the American Library Association credited women's clubs with establishing what percent of America's public libraries?
Held annually the day before International Convention, this program is intended to identify GFWC members at the grass-roots level who have the potential and desire to assume leadership positions in GFWC beyond their club.
What is LEADS? (Leadership Education and Development Seminar)
1. partnerships with other groups such as Canine Companions for Independence and Soles4Souls
2. initiatives
3. 501(c)(3)
4. training programs - LEADS
What are some benefits of being a GFWC club?
8 total officers make up the Board; 5 are elected (President-elect, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary), 1 progresses (President), 2 are appointed (Corresponding Secretary, Parliamentarian)
**note that appointed officers do not vote
How many and what positions make up the leadership team of GFWC UT and how are they chosen?
This convention makes a GFWC event more accessible to members without attending an international convention. It fosters collaboration between states and brings members closer together.
What is the purpose of a regional convention?
$154,459,132 - enough money to purchase 431 planes
In 1944, through the GFWC Buy a Bomber campaign during World War II, state federations sold war bonds worth how much money?
**a little over $2.25 billion in 2019 dollars
nearly 80,000
all 50 states, District of Columbia, and more than one dozen countries
How many GFWC members are there, and where in the world are they located?
Benefits of GFWC membership + the power of many + a sense of purpose =
What is a direct impact on the community in which you live?
64; from Honeyville to Kanab
Since GFWC UT began in 1893, how many state presidents have there been and from which towns did they come?
While on the same 2 year administrative cycle as GFWC International, this body has only 4 elected positions from 11 states (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary — no President-elect), and has Standing Rules but no Bylaws.
What officer positions lead WSR and how are they governed?
1961
GFWC's Women's Crusade for Seat Belts
When and what was the program that resulted in the installation of more than 1 million seat belts in only 1 year?