eGFWC message, January 28, 2004
Dear GFWC Members,
As I look out my window at a snow-covered Washington, DC my thoughts are with you, your clubs and your loved ones. I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are poised to have a 2004 filled with joy.
Even though the cold and dark of winter is upon us, I know that GFWC clubs across the nation are busy improving their communities through meaningful programs and projects. Please remember that your Officers and staff stand ready to assist you in all your endeavors. Don't forget to take advantage of the many advantages that GFWC membership affords you. Read below for some exciting opportunities...
GFWC Club Grant Money Still Available
Need money for that club project? Apply NOW for a GFWC club mini grant.
The February 1st deadline for the four club mini grant applications
has been extended to Friday, February 13th! If the holidays and stormy
weather kept you from submitting an application - there's still time.
Money is available for your literacy, financial information, women's
health and/or community improvement program. The application is a
breeze - just 3 simple questions. Call or email the GFWC Program Office
at 202-347-3168 or pnolan@gfwc.org.
Or, even quicker, go to www.gfwc.org,
scroll down and click on to "2003 mini grant applications"
for copies of each of the four applications.
HBO Viewing Party and Voter Registration Contest
HBO Films is offering GFWC clubs the opportunity to a host a fun-filled
movie viewing party and play an important role in the political process
by participating in their voter registration contest. Iron Jawed Angels,
the new movie by HBO Films, premieres on Sunday, February 15 at 9:30
pm. Starring Academy Award-winner Hillary Swank, this inspirational
movie tells the powerful, true story of Alive Paul and Lucy Burns,
and their efforts to pass the 19th Amendment giving women the right
to vote.
To honor the actions and sacrifices of the heroic women in this film, HBO is launching a national voter registration campaign and wants your help. They are looking for folks to host an Iron Jawed Angels Viewing Party during which you are encouraged to recruit participants for their voter registration contest. The contest challenges individuals to register as many voters as possible and rewards the winner with a trip for two to Washington, DC. ** HBO will also reward the host (and guest) of the viewing party that the winner attended with a trip to Washington, DC.**
HBO has created the Iron Jawed Angels Viewing Party Kit to give you everything you need to host a very cool party and recruit participants for the contest: invitations, postage, viewing party handbook, $15 voucher for food and beverage, 10 voter registration kits, and a special gift from HBO.
If you interested in hosting a viewing party with HBO, email ija@cegnyc.om, to indicate your interest. After receiving your email, they'll send your more information including a fact sheet and registration form.
GFWC is thrilled with the number of reports that have arrived at Headquarters. They are a constant reminder of the terrific work that GFWC clubs are involved in. Please remember to send a copy of your club reports to us at headquarters; we look forward to reading about your activities.
Sincerely,
Judy Lutz
GFWC International President
MEMORANDUM from GFWC President Judy Lutz:
This is an election year, and in an effort to provide members with more information about the credentials process for the GFWC International Convention, a bulletin (see next page) explains who should receive a credential from GFWC, and the process for transferring credentials, as well a information on registering to attend the GFWC Convention. EVERY VOTE COUNTS, and every effort must be made for fair and equal representation.
IF you need assistance on any part of the election process,
rules, credentials, etc., please feel free to contact Natasha Kalteis,
GFWC Director of Meetings and Conventions at nkalteis@gfwc.org,
or 202-347-3168, ext. 144.