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The Call to the 120th Annual GFWC Kentucky ConventionClub Highlights

SPRING 2015

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

Unlocking Doors of Opportunity

“For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” — Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th president of the United States

C O N T E N T SClub Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Creating BUZZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Seventh District’s Spotlight Clubs . . . . . . . . . 8

Call to GFWC Kentucky Convention .... . . . 10

NOTE FROM THE LILY PAD

Susan AlexanderGFWC Kentucky President

A BIG, HUGE THANK YOU to District 3 Governor

Teresa Schmidt for giving

hours and hours of help to the Headquarters

Secretary by checking membership addresses!

The

Pikeville Woman’s Club Inc.

Proud sponsor of KET,The Kentucky Network

Headquarters would like to thank the following

clubwomen for hours of help by checking membership

lists and addresses.

Pam Harville and Sheila NeatBullitt County Woman’s Club

Dear Clubwomen,

What an exciting time, as we prepare for Convention 2015! I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your dedication and loving support of GFWC Kentucky. Your reports prove that you are dedicated to “Living The Volunteer Spirit”.

It is hard to believe that a year has passed since the installation of your 2014-2016 Administration. Time does move quickly when you are having fun with your Federation Family. I hope to see each of you at convention where we will find out “What’s Behind the Green Door”. We are most fortunate to have as our guest, Suellen Brazil, GFWC Treasurer. Suellen is a bright and vivacious speaker and I know you will enjoy her.

Again, this administration is thankful for you and your support. Your hard work is awe inspiring. As we move closer to convention time please remember this convention is all about YOU........and how YOU have “Unlocked the Doors of Opportunity”.

All my best, Susan R Alexander, President GFWC Kentucky

CLUB HIGHLIGHTSMurray Woman’s Club Sigma Department hosts Breakfast with Santa

Morehead Woman’s Club continues float tradition

Once again the Morehead Woman’s Club entered their float in the 2014 Morehead Memorial Day Parade.

Club women worked especially hard on the float which featured a life-size replica of the Doughboy Statue that stands in front of the Morehead Arts Center on Main Street.

Ten club women joined the statue riding the float with an American Flag as their backdrop. The float won the first place prize! The club always does its very best to honor all their veterans.

The Murray Woman’s Club Sigma Department sponsored a Breakfast with Santa event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 20, 2014 at the Murray Woman’s Club clubhouse in Murray.

Parents and children paid $6 each to attend and have a picture made with Santa.

After taking the picture, children moved to other events: coloring sheets, making a Santa

mask, making their cards for the pictures, and decorating sugar cookies. After each activity, they placed their projects in a Santa Bag to carry home. On completion of these crafts, parents and children enjoyed breakfast.

There were 176 tickets sold with $1,056 earned. These monies will be used for child-centered projects for the community.

Monticello Woman’s Club

Annual Cornbread Festival at Historic Mills Springs Park

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Woman’s Clubof Marion

invites everyone to the Backroads Festival

April 24 & 25, 2015

At Left, Roxiania Fraley, “Downtown Christmas” committee member, standing in front of the lighted community Christmas tree.

Congratulations to the

Okolona Woman’s Clubfor 60 years

of federated service!1955 - 2015

Bowling Green Woman’s Club

In Memoryof

Ann Grubbs

Jackson celebrates the season with “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

On Dec. 6, downtown Jackson, Ky., came alive as the community held its 11th annual Downtown Christmas celebration, “A Holly Jolly Christmas.”

The festivities, organized by the GFWC Jackson Woman’s Club, the Jackson Kiwanis Club, and sponsored, in part, by the Jackson Tourism and Convention Board, provided a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration for the community.

Events included two arts and crafts fairs, two creative workshops,

a parade, Santa Land, a magic show, a chili cook-off, welcome center with refreshments, a musical performance by the Breathitt County Community Choir, museum tours, trolley tours, and delectable goodies at the Breathitt County Senior Citizens Center.

Earlier in the week, on Dec. 4, the community Christmas tree was lit signaling the official beginning of the downtown Christmas celebration.

An official welcome by Jackson’s vice mayor, a Christmas

message, and entertainment highlighted the opening event of the holiday season.

Thirty lighted trees aligning Jackson’s streets, as well as other animated figures and signs, illuminated the city for the Christmas season.

Many businesses decorated windows with the “Holly Jolly Christmas” theme.

Churches and other facilities decorated in style, highlighting the wonderment of the Christmas season.


GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman’s

Study Club

for another successful Daniel Boone Festival Coronation!

MaysvilleYounger Woman’s Club

Congratulations to our clubwomen for a great year!

Clinton CountyWoman’s Club

servingthe Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow area

since 1936

No matter what the project, program or activity, every club needs at least one person who is responsible for creating BUZZ in your community.

Your club is a critical part of your community. Your projects are designed

Your club’s efforts to create communications about your club and all that it does is all about creating BUZZ.

Publicizing your club’s activities introduces your club to those in your community that are unaware of your

Public relations is a part of everything you do

Welcome to our new members

2014 -2015

Woman’s Clubof St. Matthews

Creating

BUZZto make your community a better place to live.

While you don’t join a federated woman’s club to receive recognition, it does serve an important function. All types of BUZZ get the word out to the community, including potential new club members, about what your club is doing. You are not looking for a thank-you or recognition, you are looking for participation.

So how will these potential new club members know how to join your club if they don’t know you exist? You need BUZZ!

BUZZ is all about public relations and media relations. It covers a lot of media and much more than just publicity.

Public relations covers relationships between your club, its members, GFWC, your community, your local government, and other entities.

Media relations is your relationship with your local journalists.

existence, and lets them know what an asset you are. It can help increase your membership numbers, as well as share your initiatives with other organizations who might be interested in partnering with you.

If your club hasn’t already done so, it is strongly recommended that you download a copy of the GFWC Stylebook from the GFWC website, www.gfwc.org. The GFWC Stylebook is a very important reference for any club working on their public relations campaign. GFWC clubs are responsible for protecting and enhancing the GFWC brand. We will be pulling some of the most critical parts of the stylebook out for you in future issues.

The Kentucky Clubwoman will be running tips on this important aspect of club life. Please let us know if there are specific areas you are interested in learning more about.

But for now, let’s get out there and create some BUZZ!

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jANUARY+fEBRUARY 2015 St. jUdE St. jUdE jANUARY+fEBURARY 2015

How to ParticiPateParticipating is easy! You collect reading

sponsorship donations from family,

friends, or coworkers. Make sure to tell

them that 100% of their donations go

to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The reading can be done individually,

but Clubwomen are encouraged to get

out in the community for public or group

reading opportunities. Many schools have

programs in place to bring parents and

grandparents into the classroom as guest

readers. Club and community book groups

are also great ways to share the joy and

knowledge that come with reading.

Clubs are asked to consider the Read for

Research fundraising program, but there

are many other ways to get involved.

St. Jude has many successful master-

brand fundraising ideas including:

• Cruisin’ for St. Jude Stjude.org/cruisin

• Saddle Up for St. Jude Stjude.org/saddleup

• Dance for St. Jude Create a routine, OR get creative and make up your own St. Jude Fundraiser! stjude.org/specialevents

Whether your club chooses Read for

Research, a master-brand idea like Saddle

Up for St. Jude, a creative original idea,

or a mix of several ideas, the basic

structure for the fundraiser is the same.

These fundraisers are just options for

your club. Although St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital is a worthy cause, we

are paying special attention to it because

our Convention location in Memphis is

just minutes away. It is completely up to

you and your club to participate this year

and in the future.

GettinG Started

St. Jude has its own personally staffed call

center open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

(CT) Monday through Friday. Just call

(800) 457-2444 to speak to a trained

St. Jude representative about the

fundraiser your club chooses. St. Jude will

mail specifically designed fundraising kits

with all the information you need, posters,

and a DVD of patient stories. The kit will

guide each member through the donation

and collection process. We recommend

that the club president or special club

appointee make the call to St. Jude to

request the mailing.

GettinG recoGnizedWe want to recognize our outstanding

volunteers. During the Tennessee State

Night Banquet, GFWC will present

awards to the individual, the club, the

state and the region who raised the most

money. In addition, a creativity award

for the club demonstrating the most

unique and successful St. Jude themed

fundraiser will be presented. At the

conclusion of State Night, a check will

be presented to St. Jude with the total

amount GFWC raised.

It’s extremely important to thoroughly

label your donations. Please include your

club and region on any checks for St. Jude

so that GFWC can accurately track giving

and reward the high achievers.

timeframeFor the purpose of presenting a check to

St. Jude and awards to our Clubwomen,

the donation reporting deadline is May 23.

Donations received after this date will be

given to St. Jude, but will not be processed

for award consideration.

GFWC & ST. JUDE about St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is

leading the way the world understands,

treats and defeats childhood cancer and

other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude

has the world’s best survival rates for

the most aggressive childhood cancers,

and treatments invented at St. Jude have

helped push the overall childhood cancer

survival rate from 20 percent to 80

percent since we opened more than 50

years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the

overall survival rate for childhood cancer

to 90 percent in the next decade. St. Jude

freely shares the breakthroughs we make,

and every child saved at St. Jude means

doctors and scientists worldwide can use

that knowledge to save thousands more

children. Families never receive a bill from

St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing and

food—because all a family should worry

about is helping their child live.

A n exciting opportunity has presented itself as the General

Federation of Women’s Clubs rolls into Memphis for

the 2015 Annual Convention. One of the country’s most noble

and preeminent medical facilities, St. Jude Children’s Research

Hospital‰, is teaming up with GFWC in several ways.

1. St. Jude will be opening its doors to Clubwomen on

Wednesday, June 10—Friday, June 12 for guided tours of

the Hospital and Pavilion.

2. St. Jude will be involved in Tennessee State Night with

decorations, stories of hope, and a panel featuring leaders

from different areas of St. Jude.

3. St. Jude has designed a great fundraising opportunity with

GFWC in mind. In conjunction with GFWC’s extensive work

with literacy and public libraries, St. Jude is promoting a

reading fundraiser we are calling Read for Research. Since

March is National Reading Month, this special fundraiser

kicks off on March 2, Read Across America Day, and runs

throughout the month.

St. Jude patient, Mae

GFWC/KFWC—7th District Judy K. Howell, Governor

Share with me your pictures and the story of your service event. I will send out a spotlight on your club. It is my goal to recognize each club

for all of the wonderful work that makes our community stronger.

Lois Cantrell

The Elkhorn City woman’s Club completed arrangements for the parade. There were 17 different groups that participated. In addition to the parade, the club also headed up the visit with Santa and Mrs. Santa. Each child received a blanket, coloring book, crayons and a toy. The club worked hard to provide a wonderful evening for the 300 children they served. Join me in congratulating Elkhorn City Woman’s Club for a job well done.

Susan Rowe

GFWC/KFWC—7th District Judy K. Howell, Governor

Share with me your pictures and the story of your service event. I will send out a spotlight on your club. It is my goal to recognize each club

for all of the wonderful work that makes our community stronger.

The Prestonsburg Woman’s Club worked hard in the fall of the year preparing for Christmas in the Park. Club members shopped, wrapped and brought cookies for the event. During the event, over 334 children received a present from Santa. In addition to that children received cookies and enjoyed a party atmosphere. At the party, the club had face painting, temporary tattoos and games for the children to play. It was a wonderful event. Please join me in congratulating the club for a job well done.

This little girl wanted to be the Grinch.

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GFWC KENTUCKY

Susan Alexander President GFWC Kentucky

OFFICIAL CALL to the

One Hundred and Twentieth Annual Convention April 23 – 25, 2015

THE CAPITAL PLAZA HOTEL 405 Wilkinson Blvd. Frankfort, Kentucky

Convention Theme: “What’s Behind That Green Door?”

Convention Chairman: Bridget Murphy (Morgan County WC) Meals Chairman: Martha Crafton (Murray WC)

The President of GFWC Kentucky, Susan Alexander, hereby calls all member clubs and associate organizations

to send delegates and visitors to the Annual Convention.

ARTICLE VIII. Meetings Section 2. Official Call. A. The official call and delegate cards shall be mailed or electronically sent to the voting body at least forty-five days prior to the convention. B. The call to the annual convention, giving the time and place of the convention, shall be published in The Kentucky Clubwoman which shall be mailed or electronically sent at least thirty days prior to the convention.

ARTICLE XVIII. Amendment

Section 2. Proposed amendments shall be printed in The Kentucky Clubwoman which shall be mailed or electronically sent to GFWC Kentucky members thirty days prior to the convention.

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GFWC KENTUCKY “What’s Behind That Green Door?”

Dear Clubwomen, The GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS KENTUCKY are hereby called to the One Hundred and Twentieth Annual Convention to be held April 23rd thru April 25th, 2015 at the Capital Plaza Hotel, in Frankfort, Kentucky. We, the members of GFWC Kentucky, will be hosting our GFWC International Treasurer, Mrs. Suellen Brazil, during our convention. It is an honor to have her visit our state and I know each of you will enjoy meeting her. Committee meetings will begin at 12:00 p.m on Thursday. Please see the tentative agenda for the times and locations within the hotel. If you are unable to attend your respective meeting please be sure to let the facilitator know in advance. Any material handouts will be available to you upon request. The Pre-Convention Board of Directors Dinner meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening, April 23rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. This meeting and meal function is open to all members who wish to attend. GFWC KENTUCKY Bylaws ARTICLE IX. Board of Directors

Section 1. Compositions. A. The Board of Directors shall be composed of:

1. Executive Committee; 2. District Governors and Vice-Governors, District Director of Junior Clubs; 3. GFWC KENTUCKY Director-elect of Junior Clubs; 4. chairmen of GFWC KENTUCKY Standing & Special Committees; 5. members of the Budget and Finance Committee; 6. chairmen of Community Service Programs (General & Junior); 7. chairmen of the Advancement Areas (General & Junior); 8. chairman of the Headquarters Committee 9. appointed chairmen (General & Junior);

10. GFWC/GFWC KENTUCKY per capita dues paying, Honorary Presidents; 11. Parliamentarian if a GFWC/GFWC KENTUCKY member.

B. The Parliamentarian may attend Board of Directors meetings in an advisory capacity. The GFWC KENTUCKY Convention is meant to be a learning experience, as well as a time to honor clubs for their hard work and accomplishments. Remember, convention is all about YOU!! Silent Auction items may be left at the Registration Table, starting Thursday, April 23rd and can also be checked in Friday morning, April 24th. The Arts and Crafts Chairman, Gale Vinson, will be presiding, along with the Vice Governors from each district. Susan Alexander President of GFWC Kentucky

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GFWC Kentucky 120TH ANNUAL CONVENTION April 23 - 25, 2015

Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort, Kentucky Tentative Schedule - Subject To Change.

REGISTRATION DAILY HOURS

Coat Check Area

Thursday, April 23, 2015 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2015 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ** Silent Auctions Items may be left at the Registration Area upon your arrival.

ARTS & CRAFTS HOURS

Kentucky Room 1 & 2

Friday, April 24, 2015 7:00 am - 8:30 am Check In For:Arts & Crafts/Photography Contest 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm View Arts and Crafts 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Check Out for Arts & Crafts

TENTATIVE PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS: THURSDAY AFTERNOON - APRIL 23, 2015

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Registration Coat Check Area 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Budget Finance Meeting Kentucky Room 1 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting PRESIDENTIAL SUITE (Room 807) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Glass Room Governors and Vice Governors Meeting Kentucky Room 1 Club Presidents Meeting Kentucky Room 2 State Chairman Meeting

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3:00 pm – 5:30 pm LEADS Workshop Ballroom 2 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Headquarters Committee Meeting Glass Room 5:00pm – 5:45 pm Credentials Committee & Election Committee Kentucky Room 2

THURSDAY EVENING - APRIL 23, 2015

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner & Ballroom 1 & 2 GFWC Kentucky Board of Director’s Meeting

TENTATIVE CONVENTION SCHEDULE

FRIDAY MORNING - APRIL 24, 2015

7:00 am - 8:30 am Check In For: Arts & Crafts/Photography Contest Kentucky Room 1 & 2 8:00 am - 9:00 am Check In For: Silent Auction Items Seminar Room 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration Opens Coat Check Area 8:00 am - 9:00 am Marketplace Open Seminar Room * Not open during General Session 7:00 – 8:30 am Past Presidents & Past Governors Breakfast Glass Room 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Opening Session of the GFWC KY Ballroom 1 & 2 120th Annual Convention (Open to all GFWC Kentucky Members)

Call to Order Invocation: Jackie Brooks, GFWC KY State Chaplain Presenting of Colors National Anthem: Performed by Missi McCoy, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States Of America: Nancy Hunt, Governor, GFWC KY 1st District Greetings from the Office of the Mayor of Frankfort The Honorable William May Welcome: Judy Hillard, President, Woman's Club of Frankfort Response: Maggie Hayden, Governor, GFWC KY 6th District

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Greetings from the GFWC International Treasurer, Suellen Brazil Report of Credentials Committee: Cynthia Barnes, GFWC KY Credentials Chairman Convention Standing Rules: Terri Srinivasan,

GFWC KY Recording Secretary Report of Program Committee: Terri Srinivasan, GFWC KY Recording Secretary Report of Convention Chairman: Bridget Murphy, GFWC KY Convention Committee Reports GFWC Kentucky Officers Board of Directors: Terri Srinivasan, GFWC KY Recording Secretary Presentation of GFWC KY Nominating Committee Report of Budget Finance Committee: Beth Hill, GFWC KY Treasurer

Reports of District Governors: Bev Pilgrim GFWC KY 2nd Vice President presiding Governor/Vice Governors Awards: Bev Pilgrim AWARDS: Pat Harrington, GFWC KY 1st Vice President presiding Education Community Service Award: Cathy Conely, Chairman Conservation Community Service Award: Dr. Tracy Wortham, Chairman Home Life Community Service Award: Marlene Beach, Chairman International Outreach Community Service Award: Darla Doss, Chairman

10:45 am - 11:15 am Guest Speaker: Stephen L. Collins, Chairman Kentucky Heritage Council – KY Main Street “Keeping Main Streets Alive” 11:15 am – 11:30 am Applause on Main Awards: Sara Bell, Chairman 30 Minute Break Reconvene – Ballroom 1 & 2

FRIDAY AFTERNOON - APRIL 24, 2015

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Purple Ribbon Luncheon for DVA Ballroom 1 & 2 Blessing: Jackie Brooks, GFWC KY Chaplain Luncheon Meal 1:45 pm Reconvene General Session 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Domestic Violence Awareness Speaker: Marissa Castellanos, MSW Ballroom 1 & 2 Catholic Charities of Louisville, Human Trafficking Program Manager Domestic Violence Awareness Awards: Terri Srinivasan, Domestic Violence Chairman 2:15 pm By Laws: Wanda Moore, GFWC Kentucky Bylaws Chairman Ballroom 1 & 2

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AWARDS: Pat Harrington, GFWC KY 1st Vice President presiding Public Issues Community Service Award: Cynthia Barnes Fundraising Award: Teresa Schmidt, Chairman Arts Community Service Award: Gale Vinson, Chairman Photography Awards: Gale Vinson, Chairman Arts and Crafts Awards: Gale Vinson, Chairman Writing Awards (Poetry & Short Story) LaBerta White GFWC KY Writing Contest Chairman Press Book Award: Thelma Wallen, Chairman Announcements 4:00 pm Recess until 7:30 pm Evening Banquet 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Voting Glass Room 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm View Arts and Crafts Kentucky Room 1 & 2 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Marketplace Open Seminar Room * Not open during General Session 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration Open Coat Check Area 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Check Out for Arts & Crafts Kentucky Room 1 & 2 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Juniors & Juniorettes Glass Room

FRIDAY EVENING - APRIL 24, 2015

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Processional Assembles Foyer Adjacent to Ballroom 1 & 2 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Processional of Officers & Guests Ballroom 1 & 2 Score Card Awards for Club Presidents Marsha Leonard, GFWC KY Score Card Chairman Blessing: Jackie Brooks, GFWC KY Chaplain Dinner Meal Keynote Speaker – GFWC International Treasurer, Mrs. Suellen Brazil Presentations of Membership Awards: Susette Redwine, GFWC KY President-elect Outstanding Club Woman of the Year Award Announcements

Jennie Nominations Are Due June 1st

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Recess until 9:15 am Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:15 pm – Until? Reception Honoring GFWC International Treasurer PRESIDENTIAL SUITE & the 2014-2016 GFWC KY Officers Room 807 Hosted by: GFWC KY Juniors

SATURDAY MORNING - APRIL 25, 2015

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Coat Check Area 9:15 am - 12:00 pm Silent Auction Opens Seminar Room 9:15 am - 12:00 pm General Session Ballroom 1 & 2 Devotion GFWC Kentucky Memorial Service: Jackie Brooks, GFWC KY State Chaplain - presiding Report of Credentials Committee: Cynthia Barnes, Chairman Report of Election Committee: Donna Short, Chairman GFWC KY Honorary President Unfinished Business

2014 GFWC KY LEADS: Terri Srinivasan, Leadership Chairman Leadership Awards AWARDS: Pat Harrington, GFWC KY 1st Vice President, presiding

Communication & Identity Awards GFWC Communications & Public Relations Award: Patti Cross GFWC KY Website Contest Award: Peggy Barnes GFWC KY Newsletter Award: Molly Deignan KET Awards: Sharon Hardin, Chairman Women’s History Award: Judy Mathis, Chairman

Spirit Award: Pat Harrington, GFWC KY 1st Vice President Announcements

12:00 pm Silent Auction Closes

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Recess until 12:30 Luncheon

SATURDAY AFTERNOON - APRIL 25, 2015 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Junior and General Luncheon Ballroom 1 & 2 Emphasis: “The Battle against Bullying” and

GFWC KY Junior Special Project: St Jude’s Cancer Research Wendy Thompson, GFWC KY Director of Junior Clubs, Presiding Blessing: Jackie Brooks, GFWC KY Chaplain

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Luncheon Meal Guest Speakers: Susan and Morgan Guess, The Battle against Bullying GFWC KY Junior Special Project – St. Jude’s Cancer Research: Rita Wood, Special Projects Chairman Recognition of St. Jude’s Award: Rita Wood Junior and Juniorette Awards Junior Raffle: Wendy Thompson Junior Pledge: Preshus Howard, GFWC Kentucky Director Elect of Junior Clubs Invitation to the 2015 GFWC International Convention – Suellen Brazil, GFWC Treasurer Invitation to Southeastern Regional Meeting – Phoebe McCoy, SER Past President Silent Auction Results: Teresa Schmidt, Silent Auction Chairman Announcements – Bridget Murphy, GFWC KY Convention Chair Adjournment of the 120th GFWC KY Annual State Convention

“For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” — Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th president of the United States

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Good morning GFWC Kentucky!

What a wonderful spring this will be…filled with amazing, fun-filled state conventions from one end of the country to the other. I hope everyone is planning to attend your state convention and will be a part of the celebration of your accomplishments! The 50 State conventions will lead right into our trip to Memphis, TN for our 125th GFWC Anniversary Celebration Convention. Look for the CALL to Convention in our March/April issue of the GFWC Clubwoman. I hope each of you are thinking seriously about joining us for this fun filled event.

While I won’t be with you in Frankfort this year, I know you will enjoy your time with Suellen Brazil. She is a valued member of the Executive Committee, not only for her expertise as our GFWC Treasurer, but also for her fun spirit and the abundance of enthusiasm she brings with her.

State conventions add a renewed sense of belonging and a spark of excitement to GFWC and I hope you will be joining all your GFWC Sisters this spring as we do the Happy Dance all across the country celebrating your accomplishments.

Thank you GFWC Kentucky for truly Living the Volunteer Spirit!

Babs J. Condon, GFWC International President

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GFWC KENTUCKY - CONVENTION INFORMATION

ARTS & CRAFTS and PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS: This year, all entries may be checked in during the registration times on Thursday, April 23th and Friday, April 24th, as well as in the Kentucky Room 1 & 2 on Friday between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. There will be an area for the Arts & Crafts and Photography, near the Convention Registration area. As you register for Convention, you will be able to register the Arts & Crafts and the Photography.

Judging will take place on Friday, April 24th and the Arts & Crafts and Photography awards will be announced on Friday, April 24th, during the afternoon General Session. Arts & Crafts and Photography items must be checked out on Friday, between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m. * Entries are entered at the owner’s risk. GFWC KENTUCKY

and the Capital Plaza Hotel cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. All winners will be published in Kentucky Clubwoman. The convention committee requests all articles remain on display until after the close of the exhibit at 4:45 on Friday, April 24th. All contest entries must be picked up between 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Friday. BLING Back by popular demand – it’s time for BLING!!!! Please bring jewelry items that you no longer have a need for and donate them to the BLING table. These jewelry items will be displayed and offered for resale during the convention. CHECK LIST OF ITEMS FOR CONVENTION

Pre-Register by April 2nd Complete Delegate Cards and include with Convention Registration Make your Meal Reservations with THE Meals Chairman by April 2nd Make your Room Reservations with the Hotel by April 2nd Bling – jewelry you no longer want…donate it to the Silent Auction Theme Basket for Silent Auction Copy of proposed amendments to the Bylaws. Name Badge - If you have a club name badge and would like to wear it -

we welcome it at all functions except voting events. During voting events your convention badge is required.

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CONVENTION MATERIALS You will receive your convention program, convention badges, meal tickets, and other pertinent materials at the GFWC KENTUCKY Convention Registration area, located in the Coat Check Area. Registration will be open:

Thursday, April 23, 2015 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2015 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm

DELEGATES & DELEGATE CARDS Delegate Cards are included in this Official Call. Please return the completed and signed card with your registration form. Convention badges will indicate members who are attending as delegates, according to the GFWC Kentucky Bylaws as follows: GFWC KENTUCKY Bylaws, Article VIII Section 3, the voting body of the convention shall be comprised of:

A. Board of Directors (refer to Article IX – typed in this Call or your bylaws) B. Active Clubs (General and Primary) each consisting of four or more active (primary) members. The delegates shall be:

1. two active (primary) members 2. one additional delegate for each 25 active (primary) members may be counted in one club for representation purposes.

C. One delegate per ten members-at-large, appointed by GFWC KENTUCKY President. D. Associate organization, one delegate.

GFWC JUNIOR & JUNIORETTE LUNCHEON The GFWC Kentucky Juniors will be collecting items for The Battle Against Bullying. They are asking all members to please bring any of the following items:

Middle-School-Age to High-School-Age magazines, books, or flip flops.

The special speakers will be Susan and Morgan Guess. They will be able to give these items where needed in their travel around Kentucky. You may leave these items at the registration desk or bring them to the Junior Luncheon.

GFWC/Kentucky 120th Annual Convention 2015 DELEGATE CARD ____________________ _____________________ Member Name Club Name Please check one: ___ Club Officer ___ Club Delegate ___ GFWC KENTUCKY Board Member (see Article IX – GFWC KENTUCKY Bylaws) ___ Alternate Delegate __________________________________________ Delegate’s Signature __________________________________________ Club President’s Signature

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HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort, KY 40601 502-227-5100 [email protected] The Capital Plaza Hotel is the site of the Convention. To make your room reservations call the hotel at 502-227-5100. Please make your hotel reservations by April 2nd, 2015 to receive the special rate of $99.00. (1-4 guests per room), plus tax. The Capital Plaza Hotel is located at 405 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 and has a parking garage attached.

RESERVATIONS 502-227-5100 and advise you are with GFWC Kentucky to get your special rate of $99.00 (plus tax) per night. (There is no separate reservations number.) Call by April 2nd to make your reservation & get the special price**

CHECK IN/OUT Check in: 3:00 p.m. Check out: 12:00 p.m.

PARKING Free parking. Access the parking garage from Clinton Street

DRIVING DIRECTIONS From I-64 West (traveling from Lexington, Cincinnati, Knoxville, Ashland): 1. Take exit 58 toward Frankfort 2. Merge onto US-60 W/Versailles Road (0.3 miles) 3. Continue onto Wilkinson Blvd (2.4 miles) 4. Destination will be on the left From I-64 East (traveling from Louisville): 1. Take exit 53B to merge onto US-127 N/Lawrenceburg Rd toward Frankfort (1.3 miles) 2. Turn right onto Lawrenceburg Road or US127 N (0.8 miles) 3. Continue to follow US-127 N/W Frankfort Connector (2.8 miles) 4. Turn left onto Wilkinson Blvd 5. Destination will be on the left From Bluegrass Parkway (traveling from Nashville, Bardstown): 1. Take exit 59B to merge onto US-127 N toward Lawrenceburg/Frankfort/I-64 2. Continue to follow US-127 N (15.2 miles) 3. Turn right onto Lawrenceburg Rd (0.8 miles) 5. Continue to follow US-127 N/W Frankfort Connector (2.8 miles) 6. Turn left onto Wilkinson Blvd 7. Destination will be on the left

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LEADS SEMINAR – GFWC KENTUCKY 2015 April 23, 3:00-5:30 pm Leadership trainings create opportunities for attendees to learn important information as well as skills to empower them to advance in their level of leadership. These trainings can carry a heavy price because of the value of the time and expertise of the presenters. Our GFWC KY is providing a 2 ½ hour training at NO additional cost to you, a state club woman. The presenters are presenting to nurture the leader within those attending. They wish to educate, encourage and inspire fellow state women to embrace higher levels of leadership in our communities so that women will be truly well-represented in the decision-making and the molding of our nation’s, state’s, and local community’s future. Please take advantage of this chance to broaden your leadership toolbox. The workshop will offer team building, information about GFWC and GFWC KY, information about leadership and management, about Leadership Kentucky, and a panel discussion at the end with a state senator, state representative and our Supreme Court Clerk. Please indicate how many club members can attend from your club, and come prepared to learn! The club with the most attendees will be presented with a certificate and a leadership token prize! MARKETPLACE The Marketplace will be open for business, and located in the Seminar Room. If you need any GFWC KENTUCKY logo merchandise, please visit the Seminar Room. MEALS GFWC KENTUCKY is required by hotel management to contract in advance for all meals. Meal cancellations and refunds will not be honored by GFWC KENTUCKY after April 2nd. After making your choices, fill out the Advance Meal Reservation Form and return it by April 2nd, 2015 to: Martha Crafton, GFWC Meals Chairman 801 Sycamore, Murray KY 42071 Contact Info: [email protected] / 270-753-6406 Deadline for meal reservations is April 2nd, 2015. PRESS BOOKS

The Press Books will be on display throughout the sessions, until 4:45 pm on Friday, April 24th. All entries must be picked up on Friday, between 5:00 and 5:45, when the Arts & Crafts are being picked up.

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PRE-REGISTRATION Registration fee is $15.00 for each GFWC KENTUCKY member and guest attending. Please complete the pre-registration form and return it, with your signed delegate cards, to the Registration Chairman. Make checks payable to GFWC KENTUCKY and mail to the Registration Chairman, Gaye Gardner, 395 Country Manor Lane, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. Your registration form and payment must be received by April 2, 2015. There will be no refunds of registration fees. All delegates, members and guests are urged to pre-register. SPECIAL REQUESTS Please bring a copy of the proposed amendments to the Bylaws. SUGGESTED CONVENTION ATTIRE: All General Meetings - Business Casual Thursday Night – Business Casual Friday Luncheon – Business Casual Friday Night Banquets – Business Casual or Semi-formal. Saturday Luncheon – Business Casual SILENT AUCTIONS – FROM TERESA SCHMIDT, CHAIRMAN

#1.Club Presidents, please have your club members put on their thinking caps and step outside the box and come up with some new and unique themes for silent auction baskets.

#2 GFWC KY District Governors, please participate in "what's in the box" silent auction. Pick a theme, get the items together and place them in a box, seal the box and put a one word

clue describing "what's in the box" on the outside of the box. Believe me this is fun!! GFWC KY Third District did this at their Fall Conference. Also, there will be an opportunity to win a GFWC KENTUCKY Vest, guess how many keys are in the jar and BLING is back too!! For BLING, clean out your jewelry boxes of the jewelry you haven't worn in a year or so. Who knows….there might be a prize for the GFWC KY club woman that brings the most pieces. Each club is requested to bring a Basket. All Theme Baskets can be turned in at registration starting on Thursday, April 23rd. The items will be on display for you to bid on during Friday and until 12:00 noon Saturday. The HIGHEST BIDDERS will be announced Saturday afternoon before adjournment. For further information or if you have questions, contact Teresa Schmidt, Fundraising Chairman at 502-239-0176. Silent Auction items will be located in the Seminar Room.

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CONVENTION MENU SELECTIONS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING/DINNER $45.00 Thursday Evening, April 23, 2015

House Salad w/ Hot Rolls, Butter

Marco Polo Breast of Chicken Fresh Vegetable Medley -- Rice Pilaf House Made Bourbon Bread Pudding

Coffee - Tea – Water

PAST PRESIDENT’S & PAST GOVERNOR’S BREAKFAST $25.00 Friday Morning, April 24, 2015

Scrambled Eggs w/Bacon

Hash Brown Potatoes -- Biscuits w/ Preserves Orange Juice

Coffee – Tea – Water

PURPLE RIBBON LUNCHEON FOR DVA $25.00 Friday Afternoon, April 24, 2015

The 1st Lady Homemade Chicken Salad w/ Lettuce & Tomato

Fresh Fruit Salad Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

Coffee – Tea – Water

GFWC KENTUCKY BANQUEST $45.00 Friday Evening, April 24, 2015

House Salad w/ Hot Rolls, Butter

Roasted Pork Tenderloin w/ Peach Brandy Sauce Roasted Asparagus -- Scalloped Potatoes

Chocolate Layer Cake Coffee – Tea – Water

GFWC KENTUCKY JUNIORS & JUNIORETTES LUNCH $25.00 Saturday Afternoon, April 25, 2015

Ham Sandwich w/ Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

Loaded Potato Soup -- Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

Coffee – Tea - Water

*Vegetarian meals or Dietary Restrictions are available on request.**

GFWC KENTUCKY BANQUET

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GFWC KENTUCKY ADVANCE MEAL RESERVATIONS 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION

Please indicate the number of meals you desire. Your meal tickets may be picked up at the Reservation desk, under the name of the person / club signing the reservation form.

*Reservation deadline is Ap ril 2, 2015*

No of Meals Total

Thursday, April 23, 2015 Dinner

(Marco Polo Chicken) @ $ 45.00 = $

Friday, April 24, 2015 Breakfast

(Honorary Presidents & Past Governors only please)

@ $25.00 = $

Luncheon (Chicken Salad)

@ $ 25.00 = $

Banquet Dinner (Pork Tenderloin)

@ $ 45.00 = $

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Luncheon (Ham Sandwich & Soup)

@ $ 25.00 = $

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

$ ________

Make checks payable to GFWC KENTUCKY /mail to: GFWC Kentucky Meals Chairman Martha Crafton ** Must be received by APRIL 2ND *** 801 Sycamore, Murray KY 42071

PRINTED NAME & SIGNATURE

CLUB: DISTRICT:

ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: PHONE:

VEGETARIAN: DIETARY RESTRICTIONS:

**Vegetarian meals or Dietary Restriction meals available on request.**

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Proposed Amendments to the GFWC Kentucky Bylaws To be considered on April 24, 2015

PROPOSED AMENDMENT #1: PAST PRESIDENTS TITLE ARTICLE III. Members, Section 2. Classification, C. Honorary Members. 1. Past Presidents. a./b. Amend by striking and inserting

CURRENT WORDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT

IF ADOPTED, WILL READ

ARTICLE III. Members

Section 2. Classification.

C. Honorary Members 1. Past Presidents of GFWC

Kentucky. a. A Past President of

GFWC Kentucky shall automatically receive the title of Honorary President upon completion of her term of office as President.

b. Per capita dues paying Honorary Presidents shall not be prohibited from making motions, voting, serving on committees and holding appointed or elected offices.

Amend by striking and

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GFWC Kentucky shall automatically receive the title of Honorary President Emeritus upon completion of her term of office as President.

b. Per capita dues paying Honorary Presidents Emeritus shall not be prohibited from making motions, voting, serving on committees and holding appointed or elected offices.





GFWC Kentucky shall automatically receive the title of President Emeritus upon completion of her term of office as President.

b. Per capita dues paying Presidents Emeritus shall not be prohibited from making motions, voting, serving on committees and holding appointed or elected offices.

Proposed by: Bylaws Committee, Honorary Presidents Clara Austin and Pat Geveden Rationale: Honorary is a title given as an honor without service or pay. Emeritus: Retired from service, but retaining one’s title. (Webster’s Dictionary) Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted If adopted the following conforming amendment will take affect: Article V. Divisions. Section 4. Districts. E. District Meetings. 2. Representation. c. GFWC Kentucky per capita dues paying President Emeritus; Article IX. Board of Directors. Section 1. Composition. A. The Board of Directors shall be composed of: 10. GFWC Kentucky per capita dues paying, Presidents Emeritus; Article XI. Committees. Section 6. Long Range Planning Committee. A. Composition. The committee shall be composed of but not limited to the Executive Committee, one President Emeritus, one junior member, one general club member and Junior Director-elect. The President elect shall serve as chairman.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT #2: DUES Article V. Divisions. Section 4. Districts. F. District Dues, Finances and Fees. 1. Dues Amend by inserting

CURRENT WORDING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT IF ADOPTED, WILL READ

ARTICLE V. Divisions

Section 4. Districts.

F. District Dues, Finances and Fees.

1. Dues. Each active club and member-at-large shall pay seventy five cents per capita dues. The dues shall be mailed to the District Treasurer no later than October 1 for representation at the district conference.

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1. Dues. Each active club and member-at-large shall pay seventy five cents per capita dues for the 2015-2016 administrative year. Future per capita dues for the district shall then be determined by the delegate body attending the district conference in accordance with the needs of the district. The adopted dues shall remain in force until rescinded or amended. The dues shall be mailed to the District Governor or District Treasurer no later than October 1 for representation at the district conference.




1. Dues. Each active club and member-at-large shall pay seventy five cents per capita dues for the 2015-2016 administrative year. Future per capita dues for the district shall then be determined by the delegate body attending the district conference in accordance with the needs of the district. The adopted dues shall remain in force until rescinded or amended. The dues shall be mailed to the District Governor or District Treasurer no later than October 1 for representation at the district conference.

Proposed by: Cynthia Barnes, Murray Woman’s Club Rationale: 1. To ensure districts have sufficient funds to conduct necessary functions, by allowing each to determine its own dues, according to its specific needs. 2. Most districts do not have a District Treasurer, so this allows them to send the dues to the District Governor. Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT #3: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Article XI. Committees. Section 8. Scholarship Committee. Amend by addition.

CURRENT WORDING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT IF ADOPTED, WILL READ

ARTICLE XI. Committees

Section 1. thru Section 7.

Amend by addition

ARTICLE XI. Committees

Section 8. Scholarship Committee. A. Composition. The committee shall be

composed of the Executive Committee, a Chairman, and two other members. The Chairman shall not be a member of the Executive Committee.

B. Duties. The committee shall: a. Be responsible for mailing

applications to the eight (8) State Universities, with Committee Chairman and current State President signing letter, to the Non-traditional Office of each. (Eastern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, University of Louisville, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University and Western Kentucky University).

b. The Chairman, through the GFWC Kentucky Headquarters Secretary, shall announce to all state clubs, through the District Governors, that scholarships are available.

c. This committee shall determine whether funds are available on an annual basis.

d. Said committee shall review all applications and determine the applicant(s) to be awarded scholarship(s).

e. The State President shall send letters to all applicants of acceptance or regrets for their applications.

f. The recipient(s) shall be notified on or before March 30, and an invitation to upcoming GFWC Kentucky annual convention will be extended for a formal presentation ceremony.

ARTICLE XI. Committees Section 8. Scholarship Committee. A. Composition. The committee shall be

composed of the Executive Committee, a Chairman, and two other members. The Chairman shall not be a member of the Executive Committee.

B. Duties. The committee shall: a. Be responsible for mailing

applications to the eight (8) State Universities, with Committee Chairman and current State President signing letter, to the Non-traditional Office of each. (Eastern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, University of Louisville, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University and Western Kentucky University).

b. The Chairman, through the GFWC Kentucky Headquarters Secretary, shall announce to all state clubs, through the District Governors, that scholarships are available.

c. This committee shall determine whether funds are available on an annual basis.

d. Said committee shall review all applications and determine the applicant(s) to be awarded scholarship(s).

e. The State President shall send letters to all applicants of acceptance or regrets for their applications.

f. The recipient(s) shall be notified on or before March 30, and an invitation to upcoming GFWC Kentucky annual convention will be extended for a formal presentation ceremony.

Proposed by: Executive Committee Rationale: The change is our effort for clarification and to align the current bylaws with the recommendations voted on at the 2011 Convention. Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT #4: EMBLEM Article XVI. Official Emblem and Seal. Section 1. Emblem. Amend by striking and inserting

CURRENT WORDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT IF ADOPTED, WILL READ

ARTICLE XVI. Official

Emblem and Seal Section 1. Emblem. The official emblem of GFWC Kentucky shall be the emblem selected in 1966, designed by Mrs. Hubert L. Cornellson, Sr. The emblem has a white background, green lettering and the insignia of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs which carries the colors of our country.

Amend by striking and inserting

ARTICLE XVI. Official Emblem and Seal

Section 1. Emblem. The official emblem of GFWC Kentucky shall be the emblem selected during the April 2014 convention, in 1966, designed by Mrs. Hubert L. Cornellson, Sr. Chrissi Cuel, a member of the Ossoli Club of Corbin The emblem shall be: the state of Kentucky in royal blue, outlined in gold. The inside of the state will hold the goldenrod and the GFWC emblem. The state will sit on a green circle outlined in gold, then a white band, which will have the green letters, GFWC Kentucky; Green letters across the bottom of the white band will read, Established 1894, encircled in a green band. has a white background, green lettering and the insignia of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs which carries the colors of our country.

ARTICLE XVI. Official Emblem and Seal

Section 1. Emblem. The official emblem of GFWC Kentucky shall be the emblem selected during the April 2014 convention, designed by Mrs. Chrissi Cuel, a member of the Ossoli Club of Corbin The emblem shall be: the state of Kentucky in royal blue, outlined in gold. The inside of the state will hold the goldenrod and the GFWC emblem. The state will sit on a green circle outlined in gold, then a white band, which will have the green letters, GFWC Kentucky; Green letters across the bottom of the white band will read, Established 1894, encircled in a green band.

Proposed by: Peggy Barnes, Honorary President, and Chrissi Cuel, Ossoli Club of Corbin Rationale: To acknowledge the new emblem. Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT #5: GFWC KENTUCKY STANDING RULE 13.01 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Amend by striking and inserting



13.01 Student Scholarship

Committee. a. Composition. The Student

Scholarship Committee shall be composed of a Chairman and two members appointed by the President.


inserting 13.01 Student Scholarship

Committee. a. Composition. The Student

Scholarship Committee shall be composed of the Executive Committee, a Chairman and two members appointed by the President.

13.01 Student Scholarship Committee.

a. Composition. The Student Scholarship Committee shall be composed of the Executive Committee, a Chairman and two members.

Proposed by: Executive Committee Rationale: To make the members of the committee the same as those given in Article XI, Section 8. Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT #6: GFWC KENTUCKY STANDING RULE 13.02 ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Amend by striking and inserting


13.02 Eligibility for Student Scholarship. To be eligible for a Student Scholarship, an applicant shall meet and/or provide where applicable, the following:

a. a resident of Kentucky—high school senior, student currently enrolled in or an individual desiring to enter for the first time or reenter an accredited college/university or accredited vocational program;

b. letter from applicant stating need for financial assistance;

c. letter of endorsement from principal, counselor or academic dean;

d. a grade average of 3 points based on a 4 point system or the equivalent;

e. current transcript of grades.

Amend by striking and inserting 13.02 Eligibility for Student

Scholarship. To be eligible for a Student Scholarship, an applicant shall meet and/or provide, where applicable, the following:

a. a resident of Kentucky high school senior, student currently enrolled in or an individual desiring to enter for the first time or reenter an accredited college/university or accredited vocational program;

b. attend one of the eight (8) state universities. letter from applicant stating need for financial assistance;

c. be a Non-Traditional student. letter of endorsement from principal, counselor or academic dean;

d. submit a completed Scholarship application a grade average of 3 points based on a 4 point system or the equivalent;

e. completed 30 academic hours by the Fall semester current transcript of grades.

f. have a 3.0 GPA.

13.02 Eligibility for Student Scholarship. To be eligible for a Student Scholarship, an applicant shall meet and/or provide, where applicable, the following:

a. a resident of Kentucky b. attend one of the eight (8)

state universities; c. be a Non-Traditional student; d. submit a completed

Scholarship application; e. completed 30 academic hours

by the fall semester. f. have a 3.0 GPA.

Proposed by: Executive Committee Rationale: To clarify the requirements for scholarship applicants. Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT #7: STANDING RULE 19.03. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES H. JUNIOR TRAVEL Amend by striking and inserting


19.03 General Fund

Expenditures h. Junior Travel

1. Junior Club Donations. 2. Junior Miscellaneous


replacing 19.03 General Fund Expenditures

h. Junior Travel. This fund shall be dispersed as follows: 1. Junior Club Donations Each

Junior and Juniorette club may submit at least one name, per year for consideration.

2. Junior Miscellaneous. Names shall be submitted to Junior Director no later than April 1st.

3. The recipient, one Junior and/or Juniorette, shall be chosen by the GFWC Kentucky Executive Committee.

4. Funds shall be used for registration, meals and/or lodging.

5. In the event no Junior or Juniorette attends the GFWC Convention for which funds have been raised, those moneys shall be carried forward for use toward the next GFWC Convention.

6. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year for the Director of Junior Clubs expenses.

19.03 General Fund Expenditures

h. Junior Travel. This fund shall be dispersed as follows: 1. Each Junior and Juniorette

club may submit at least one name, per year for consideration.

2. Names shall be submitted to Junior Director no later than April 1st.

3. The recipient, one Junior and/or Juniorette, shall be chosen by the GFWC Kentucky Executive Committee.

4. Funds shall be used for registration, meals and/or lodging.

5. In the event no Junior or Juniorette attends the GFWC Convention for which funds have been raised, those moneys shall be carried forward for use toward the next GFWC Convention.

6. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year for the Director of Junior Clubs expenses.

Proposed by: Wendy Thompson, Director of Junior Clubs and Peggy Barnes, Honorary President Rationale: Afford more Juniors and/or Juniorettes the opportunity to expand their woman’s club experience by attending an International meeting. Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT #8: GFWC/KFWC FUNDS. STANDING RULE 19.02 GENERAL FUND INCOME. G. JUNIOR Amend by striking and inserting



GFWC KENTUCKY FUNDS

19.02 General Fund Income g. Junior

Fees shall be determined by Junior organization during its annual meeting held during the Federation’s State Convention. a. Junior Travel - money raised for the purpose of supplementing travel expense by Juniors to the GFWC Annual convention. From the amount raised, $200.00 may be used at the discretion of GFWC KENTUCKY Director of Junior Clubs.

Amend by striking

GFWC KENTUCKY FUNDS

19.03 General Fund Income

g. Junior Fees shall be determined by Junior organization during its annual meeting held during the Federation’s State Convention. a. Junior Travel - money raised for the purpose of supplementing travel expense by Juniors to the GFWC Annual convention. From the amount raised, $200.00 may be used at the discretion of GFWC KENTUCKY Director of Junior Clubs.

GFWC KENTUCKY FUNDS

19.04 General Fund Income

h. Junior Fees shall be determined by Junior organization during its annual meeting held during the Federation’s State Convention.

Proposed by: Wendy Thompson, Director of Junior Clubs and Peggy Barnes, Honorary President Rationale: Necessary change if Proposed Amendment #7 passes. Bylaws Committee Recommendation: Amendment BE adopted

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In Memory ofMrs. Wishard (Vernie) Lemaster

Magoffin CountyWoman’s Club

President 1975-1977 & 1983-1985


Jackson Woman’s Club

for a FANTASTIC Downtown Christmas

and a GREAT Club Year!

The Ladies of

Beechmont Woman’s Club

wish to honor

EDITH HATFIELDfor her 61 years of Community Service!

The

Livermore Woman’s Club

congratulatesMrs. Marie Kidd

on her 72nd year of membership!!

In Loving Memory ofBetty Barnes

and Freida WagonerPast Presidents of the

Williamstown Woman’s Club

Hazel Woman’s Club

1965 - 201550 Years of Service

Bluegrass JuniorWoman's Club

Celebrating 45 Yearsof Community Service

The

Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club

would like to congratulate

Wendy Thompson on a great year as

Director of Junior Clubs and lots of luck in the upcoming year!

Kentucky

ClubwomanA publication of the GFWC Kentucky

GFWC Kentucky Headquarters104 Lakeview CourtP.O. Box 1587Frankfort KY 40602

Phone 502-352-2731Email [email protected]

PRESIDENT ....................................... SUSAN ALEXANDER 313 South Main Street, Marion KY 42064H 270-965-5983 / C [email protected]

PRESIDENT–ELECT........................... SUSETTE REDWINE 446 Forest Hills Drive, Morehead KY 40351H 606-784-6521 / C 606-356-0910 [email protected]

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT ...................... PAT HARRINGTON 1218 Dogwood Drive, Murray KY 42071H 270-753-9640 / C 270-293-0774 / Fax [email protected]

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT ......................... BEV PILGRAM3 Mel-Gin Court, Erlanger KY 41018H 859-342-6336 / C [email protected]

GFWC - KENTUCKY STATE OFFICERS(Executive Committee 2014 – 2016)

DIRECTOR JUNIOR CLUBS .............WENDY THOMPSONP.O. Box 410, Heidrick KY 40949H 606-546-9236 / C 606-545-3795 [email protected]

RECORDING SECRETARY .................TERRI SRINIVASAN492 Glen Circle, Maysville KY 41056H 606-759-8799 / C [email protected]

TREASURER ...................................................BETH HILL 120 Edgemoor Drive, Lexington KY 40503C 859-396-9375 [email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ................PEGGY BARNES2936 Summerfield Drive, Lexington KY 40511H 859-243-0338 / C [email protected]

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