LOVE NOTES - President Mary Love Coley
Having
accepted the office of presidency for the great GFWC of Tennessee,
I expect it to cause me to use infinite potential - mine and yours.
To follow in the footsteps of our fantastic past presidents and to
maintain our traditions in view of all the changes being made is a
daunting and daily task. Thank you for electing an awesome board to
serve with me. Each one brings special talents and enthusiasm and
have already been putting some of their infinite potential to good
use. Also, a special thanks to each of the ladies who have accepted
appointed positions on the Board of Directors. Together we can continue
to make a difference in our world.
Special
thanks to all who participated in the summer board in Cookeville.
I hope that all who attended went home with lots of new information
and know-how. Now, it is time to turn our thoughts to the Fall Board
and Conference.
The Conference is being set up to enable the clubs to learn, to share ideas, and have fun networking with friends from across TN. It is planned so that no matter how small or large your club is, there is a potential for growth through leadership--through membership -- and for the individual's personal growth. We will be stressing: Healthy Women - Healthy Clubs.
It has always been my experience to come away from Fall Board with new ideas that my club can put into action and that is what we plan for you. The expenses are the best we could get - just as you ask for in the survey. So bring a friend and join us in Cookeville for the 2004 Fall Board & Conference.
The call and information for the weekend are included in this issue and each president will also receive a mailed call. Please watch the deadlines and adhere to them. Credentials are an awesome task and materials must be prepared for you.
Love to see You in Cookeville,
Mary Love
eGFWC News from President Ernie Shriner
Dear GFWC Members,
Happy summertime! I hope you enjoyed a fun-filled 4th of July holiday and are planning a relaxing summer with family and friends.
The 113th GFWC Annual International Convention held late last month
was a great success. If you were unable to join us ? we missed you
and hope you plan to participate in next year's Convention in Las
Vegas. (Please look for a comprehensive report of the 2004 Convention
in the August/September GFWC Clubwoman magazine.)
As is custom, your 2004-06 GFWC Officers were elected and installed
in Orlando. Although details regarding the election and installation
will be included in the upcoming magazine, we wanted you to have a
complete list of Officers as soon as possible. (Please note these
2004-06 Officers in the Directory contained in your GFWC Club Manual.)
2004-2006 GFWC Executive Committee:
Ernie Shriner (Wyoming) International President
Jacquelyn Pierce (Illinois) President-elect
Rose Ditto (Kansas) First Vice-President
Carlene Garner (Washington) Second Vice-President
Mary Ellen Laister (Arizona) Recording Secretary
Babs Condon (Maryland) Treasurer
Marta DiBenedetto (Massachusetts) Director of Junior Clubs
In addition to these Officers, Jeri Lyn Cancel of Georgia was elected 2004-06 Director-elect of Junior Clubs.
It was a great personal honor to be installed as your GFWC International President. I look forward to working with all of you during these next two years. As always, please let us know how we can help your club succeed.
In Federation Friendship,
Ernie Shriner
GFWC International President