The GFWC of Stuart Gains 104 Pounds!
STUART, FL - On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, over 60 women of the Stuart Chapter of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) "gained" 104 pounds of non-perishable food, and $100 in cash donations for the Martin County Council on Aging. Guests and members generously donated books, magazines and non-perishable food items in honor of the club's guest speaker for October,
Bonnie Ares Royster, CFRE, Director of Development.
Royster conveyed staff and client appreciation to GFWC of Stuart, for their support of the on-going programs offered to the residents of Martin County by the Council on Aging. Additionally,
Royster shared with the women a story that was featured in their Newsletter,
"Engaged in Life Through Her Pets...An interview with Ruth, a Meals on Wheels Client," that touched the hearts of every animal lover in the audience. Council on Aging also provides, Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care, Geriatric Care Management, plus 17 additional services for seniors, and their families. For more information, or how you too might support the efforts of the Council on Aging in Martin County, please see:
www.coamc.org.
The Women's Club of Stuart has also kicked-off their 96th year of service to the community with a new program,
"Girlfriends of the Women's Club of Stuart." "Girlfriends" (a group of philanthropic, working mothers, and professional women) hosted their second meeting at the Women's Club of Stuart club house located at 729 East Ocean Boulevard in Downtown Stuart on October 27, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. The "Girlfriends" will be hosting several events in November and December in order to raise much-needed revenue for the GFWC of Stuart's Scholarship campaign, monthly contributions to local charities, and club house renovations. The first event to be hosted by the group will be; the Girl's Night Out at the Treasure Coast Square Mall on Thursday, November 12, 2009, from 6p-9p. The event will spotlight retailers and vendors who cater to women in their businesses, and will feature an opportunity to purchase a ticket to win a 2010 Convertible BMW 128i courtesy of Coggin BMW.
The Women's Club of Stuart is the oldest organization to operate continuously in Martin County. It is also the largest Women's Club in District 10 of the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1914, the Women's Club of Stuart joined the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs. The club is part of a larger non-profit social and political advocacy organization, the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). With "Unity in Diversity" as its motto and a strong umbrella of programs that clubs may adapt to suit the needs of their communities, GFWC encourages the flexibility that has enabled it to expand its reach in a rapidly changing society. To find out more about the GFWC, and their "It's A Volunteer Thing" strategy, please visit: http://www.gfwc.org.
Finally, all women on the Treasure Coast are also invited to attend the GFWC of Stuart regular meetings that are held Sept. - May; the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The November18th meeting beginning at 11:30a, will feature a program presented by the Hacienda Girls Ranch at noon. Anyone wishing to attend as a guest please RSVP to (772) 288-3227. For information on new membership, please contact
Jackie Lester Membership Chair at (772) 600-5068. All 2009-2010 publicity for the Women's Club of Stuart is provided by:
www.thywordpublicrelations.com.