A Hierarchy of Service: Community Service

Programs (CSPs)

PILOT MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB

PMWC: REACHING OUT AND ABOVE

• PMWC: Local chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc.

• The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a unifying force, bringing together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. With 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding.

• The Pilot Mountain Woman’s Club supports the goals and missions of GFWC through our work in these six key areas.

A HIERARCHY OF SERVICEThis is the “international” level-International

President is Mary Ellen LaisterOffice: Washington DC.

Web: www.gfwc.org

North Carolina is part of the South Eastern Region (along with KY,

MD, TN, VA, WV).

Here is GFWC-NC, our state chapter of GFWC, Inc. Our State President is Wendy

Carriker, a member of the Women’s Club of Mount Airy.

Web: www.gfwcnc.org

Each state is divided into geographical districts. NC has nine districts throughout the

state. PMWC is in District 4.

This is us! PMWC supports the mission of GFWC on

both the international level and state level through local

service projects. 2012-2014 PMWC President:

Marie Needham

There are three types of local clubs: General (women aged 18-up)Juniors (women aged 18-40)

Juniorettes (high school students aged 13-17).

PMWC is a “general” club.

WHAT IS A CSP? CSP stands for “Community Service Program”. PMWC volunteers to support the mission of GFWC through six Community Service Programs:

ArtsConservation

EducationHome Life

International OutreachPublic Issues

ARTS

• Support local student artists by hosting local Arts competition and entering winners in district and state competitions

• Attend local and regional productions of art programs

• Support local efforts to increase awareness of Arts programs in our community

• Make monetary donations to local schools to support Arts program

CONSERVATION

• Adopt-a-Highway Program (from Hwy 52 and Key Street to NC 268 and Shoals Rd).

• Re-purpose used magazines by donating them to local doctor offices, nursing homes, Ronald McDonald House

• Support efforts of recycling in our community

EDUCATION

Scholarship Programs• Surry CC• East Surry HS • GFWC-NC Teaching

Scholarship• Sallie Southall Cotten

Scholarship Program

• Supply drives for local schools

• Literacy education in our community

• Supporters of Summer Reading Program at library

HOME LIFE

• Host programs on general women’s health education and awareness-Early Detection-Preventive screenings

• Promote financial savviness by hosting financial planning workshops for club members/community

Support physical and mental well-being of community• PMWC Heart and Sole

5K

Foods and Nutrition:•Two year statewide focus on Feed the Future program

INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH

Operation Smile• Raised money to

support one surgery for a child suffering from cleft palate, cleft lip and other facial deformities

“Give a Flip for Haiti”• PMWC organized

statewide flip flop drive to send flip flops to Haiti after 2010 earthquake.

Mary Kay Chapstick for Military Campaign• Sunscreen and

chapstick care packages sent to 200 troops overseas

American Red Cross• Host of local blood drives

Public Safety• Donated pediatric supply

bags to rescue unitsElections/Voting• Support local elections

by promoting club members to vote

Military Support• Support our military,

both active, retired and veterans of war

PUBLIC ISSUES

HOW DO WE DO IT ALL?

• Fundraising and sponsorships! All of our projects and donations are possible due to the generous support from individual residents and businesses of the Pilot Mountain community. Without them, we would not be able to do all that we do.

• Types of fundraising include selling raffle tickets, registration fees for the 5K run, and other events. Sponsorships obtained include cash donations or supplies for various events.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• GFWC: www.gfwc.org

• GFWC-North Carolina: www.gfwc.nc.org• Membership Committee:

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• ANY MEMBER OF PMWC! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!