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Member Benefits Member Responsibilities Meetings International Membership Member Communication Member Pledge Join GFWC Sister Clubs MEMBER BENEFITS As a community service organization, we work together to determine which areas we, as a group, find to be the areas of emphasis. Once the emphasis areas are determined, we meet monthly to create a plan to making our common goals become reality. Members learn from each other in the area of leadership, organization and communication skills. Striving to meet our common goals, through each other we develop and grow. Through our interaction, lasting friendships are formed. You are now friends working together to make a difference in your community. MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES In order to achieve our common goals, it is the member's responsibility to:
MEETINGS Regular Club meetings are held monthly, August through May, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We conduct the business of the club, hold informative programs and promote camaraderie and friendship among our members. Board meetings are held monthly, September through June on the 1st Tuesday of each month. INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP As of member of the GFWC Tampa Junior Woman's Club, Inc, you are also a member of the GFWC Florida Federation of Women's Clubs (FFWC) and the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). Florida is divided into (14) districts and Tampa falls into District 8. FFWC hosts two state meetings each year for its members; Fall Board (held in September) and Spring Convention (help in April or May). All members are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings each year in order to learn more about the greater impact their community service has on a collective whole in the GFWC organization. These events have been hosted in Orlando for the past several years and also serve as a “fun weekend” for our members to build stronger friendships in a relaxed social environment. The district has annual meetings in the Spring and Fall. In February the district has an Arts and Crafts festival and all members are invited to submit their work for judging. In October, each district hosts the Officers for an annual tour. MEMBER COMMUNICATION The GFWC Clubwoman magazine is published bi-monthly and provides a link to all clubwomen around the world. It is by subscription only, however the cost is included in your club dues. The FFWC Clubwoman is a newspaper, which provides information regarding all state federation activities. The cost is included in your club dues. Tampa Juniors sends a newsletter to all members which includes upcoming events, club meetings, fund-raising projects and news about our members. MEMBER PLEDGE By doing better than ever before, what work I have to do: By being prompt, honest, courteous; By living each day trying to accomplish something Not merely to exist. Federation has something for everyone. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, to our club and our community. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the membership form. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please e-mail Sarah Peters, Membership Chair, at msarah180@aol.com. SISTER CLUBS If you are interested in joining a FFWC Junior Woman's Club but the Tampa club is not convenient, there are other clubs in the Tampa Bay area: - GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club - (813) 684-3209 - GFWC Clearwater Junior Woman's Club - New Tampa Junior Woman's Club - Palm Harbor Junior Woman's Club - GFWC Ruskin Junior Woman's Club - (813) 781-1959 - Seminole Junior Women's Club - GFWC St. Petersburg Junior Woman's Club (727) 341-2201 - Temple Terrace Junior Woman's Club |
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