GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club presented End of Year Review at June Meeting

The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club recently held their June meeting and end of year review at the historic clubhouse.

During the meeting President Dana White presented a brief statement about the Club’s year-end report that recapped the club projects participated in the community, national and international causes. She shared how her theme “Step Up, Reach Out and Empower the World” has come full circle, with the addition of seven new members and was able to donate $5,000.00 to other local causes.

She challenged members on the reason why they become a part of the club and if those reasons have changed since. She shared that she joined because wanted to volunteer and that the club has given her so much. Then she reiterated her theme that to keep the club and clubhouse going, the club will continue to need not only club members but also community support to build on its success.

Past Club President Fran Baker presented the club’s 2022-2023 yearbook that was dedicated in honor of Dedie Dooley. “This dedicated ‘Steward of the Keys’ has, for many years, loved and protected our oldest member:  keeping her well-supplied...dealing with balky mechanical systems...overseeing a new walkway to her gracious front doors. She has cared for the needs of our ‘Grand Old Lady,’ patiently, efficiently...thoughtfully...” After the presentation club members received their copies of the yearbook.

Although the club will take a summer break, they will be collecting “move in essentials” for My Sister’s House and classroom essentials for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Piedmont - Statesville. The next club meeting will be on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments at 11:30 a.m. and meeting will start at 12:00 p.m.

For club information or about renting the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Clubhouse for your meeting or event, inquiries may be emailed to the club at [email protected] or by calling 704-761-8208. For details on joining the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club, please contact Membership Chair Stephanie Gill at 704-657-5008.

During the meeting President Dana White presented a brief statement about the Club’s year-end report that recapped the club projects participated in the community, national and international causes. She shared how her theme “Step Up, Reach Out and Empower the World” has come full circle, with the addition of seven new members and was able to donate $5,000.00 to other local causes.

She challenged members on the reason why they become a part of the club and if those reasons have changed since. She shared that she joined because wanted to volunteer and that the club has given her so much. Then she reiterated her theme that to keep the club and clubhouse going, the club will continue to need not only club members but also community support to build on its success.

Past Club President Fran Baker presented the club’s 2022-2023 yearbook that was dedicated in honor of Dedie Dooley. “This dedicated ‘Steward of the Keys’ has, for many years, loved and protected our oldest member:  keeping her well-supplied...dealing with balky mechanical systems...overseeing a new walkway to her gracious front doors. She has cared for the needs of our ‘Grand Old Lady,’ patiently, efficiently...thoughtfully...” After the presentation club members received their copies of the yearbook.

Although the club will take a summer break, they will be collecting “move in essentials” for My Sister’s House and classroom essentials for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Piedmont - Statesville. The next club meeting will be on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments at 11:30 a.m. and meeting will start at 12:00 p.m.

For club information or about renting the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Clubhouse for your meeting or event, inquiries may be emailed to the club at [email protected] or by calling 704-761-8208. For details on joining the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club, please contact Membership Chair Stephanie Gill at 704-657-5008.

Photo: The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club recently held their June meeting and end of year review at the historic clubhouse. At the meeting the Club 2022-2023 yearbook was dedicated in honor of Dedie Dooley, left and shown with Club President Dana White.