This is a club of members of the GFWC Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs. We have
joined together as friends of Jacquelyn Pierce, who served as GFWC IL State President
1992-
We helped to raise funds for Jackie’s installation on 2006 as President of the GFWC, and worked towards a grand reception hosted by the members of the Illinois Federation.
For instance, we have the famous “Jackie’s Charm Bracelet,” which had included the blue bow, the red hat, note pad/writing pencil, chair, shoe and gavel charms. The sale of the bracelet and charms helped to raise funds for Jackie’s installation. Our members also participated in a “basket raffle” at the GFWC IL convention each year, where there were baskets of gifts, donated by members, on display, each one a work of art. These were limited only by the donor’s imagination.
We are currently continuing the basket raffle at each State Convention to help raise funds for the Isabella Candee Foundation, an endowment fund for GFWC IL, and towards Domestic Violence, the signature project of GFWC.
However, we like to think of ourselves as a “fun raising” or “friend raising,” because most of our projects are truly fun and friendly and have fostered acquaintances and fellowship by women throughout the state of Illinois.
We have three meetings per year, one at the GFWC Illinois convention in May, one at a member’s cabin near Lake Geneva, WI, usually held in August, and one in the fall at various locations throughout the state.
Our dues are $30.00, and we urge you to join this group of
“Girls who just want to have fun.”
2010-
President~~~~Deb Strahanoski
Vice President~~~~Sheila Stock
Secretary/Treasurer~~~~Carol Wait
