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Dedicated to the
Germantown Community
For 40 years!!
OUR PURPOSE
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Our purpose is to bring together women in an organization where they can use their skills and abilities to benefit themselves and their community by promoting its civic, cultural, educational, and social welfare.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Women's Clubs are the prevailing association for women in the field of community service.
Our club is part of an international network with 6,500 clubs in the U.S. and additional clubs worldwide. You can continue friendships and membership wherever you go. The General Federation of Women's Clubs with headquarters in Washington D.C. was organized in March of 1889 and chartered by an Act of Congress in 1901. It is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations.
WHO CAN JOIN?
All women who are interested in making Germantown a better place to live and getting to know other people and resources within our community.
We welcome members with diverse interests, ideas, and backgrounds!
SOME OF WHAT WE DO
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We host an annual craft fair (with silent auction and bake sale) on the weekend before Thanksgiving
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We plant flowers in the medians of our two major roads as well as around the library and village hall
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We collect school supplies at the end of the school year and donate them to the local food pantry for distribution to students in need
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We recognize and award homeowners and businesses that do a great job of landscaping within each district. Pictures of the winners are showcased at the annual Taste of Germantown
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We sponsor one woman to participate in the Leadership Germantown Program
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At Easter time, we take pictures of children with the Easter Bunny (a member volunteers to be the Bunny) J
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And much, much, more!
WHY JOIN?
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A great way to make a difference in the community where you live
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An opportunity to meet others
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Fun occasions to socialize
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A chance for those who want it, to increase your leadership, project planning, public speaking, and networking skills
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No mandatory participation. You decide which projects interest you and what you want to participate in
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Only one fundraising project a year so we can spend our time on projects and activities
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Our club as well as our state and nationwide networks offer the opportunities, programs, services and resources you need in our challenging and changing world, including an international magazine, state magazine, annual international conventions, state and districts meetings and much more.
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