The General Federation of Women's Clubs
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 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.
GFWC Florida
GFWC Florida Federation Headquarters is located in Lakeland, FL. After being located on Lakeland’s Lake Mirror for 33 years, the new headquarters was built in 1990 on a small business cul-de-sac. The office is a repository of the organization’s archives dating back to its inception in 1895. Furnishings and art objects have been donated by clubs, members and
businesses.
With over 100 years of service to the communities of Florida, GFWC Florida holds a cherished position in the history of the state. See our full history on our History page. Women of Florida have cared for the sick; hugged the lonely; fed the hungry; read to the children; built playgrounds; saved beaches; cleaned up landscapes; planted trees; built libraries; dressed up in costumes; made bears; informed the public of WHALE; learned of health issues; encouraged one another all the while having a great time and feeling good about being of service.
Don't let anyone fool you that members "bake cookies and gossip!" Members really do have fun while achieving an amazing amount of work. Florida communities, like communities throughout the world, are better for the work of women.
GFWC Florida
4444 Florida National Dr, Lakeland FL 33813
phone: (863) 647-2642 fax: (863) 648-1010
email: GFWCFlorida@aol.com
Office hours: Monday- closed, Tuesday 8:00 - 3:00,
Wednesday 8:00-3:00, Thursday 8:00 - 2:00, Friday - closed
businesses.
With over 100 years of service to the communities of Florida, GFWC Florida holds a cherished position in the history of the state. See our full history on our History page. Women of Florida have cared for the sick; hugged the lonely; fed the hungry; read to the children; built playgrounds; saved beaches; cleaned up landscapes; planted trees; built libraries; dressed up in costumes; made bears; informed the public of WHALE; learned of health issues; encouraged one another all the while having a great time and feeling good about being of service.
Don't let anyone fool you that members "bake cookies and gossip!" Members really do have fun while achieving an amazing amount of work. Florida communities, like communities throughout the world, are better for the work of women.
GFWC Florida
4444 Florida National Dr, Lakeland FL 33813
phone: (863) 647-2642 fax: (863) 648-1010
email: GFWCFlorida@aol.com
Office hours: Monday- closed, Tuesday 8:00 - 3:00,
Wednesday 8:00-3:00, Thursday 8:00 - 2:00, Friday - closed
President’s Project: Unity in Diversity under the GFWC Florida Umbrella with Love, Respect and Kindness for All
President’s Project Chairman: Elizabeth Fisher
President’s Project Team Co-Chairman – Districts 1-7: Theresa Crockett
President’s Project Team Co-Chairman Districts 8-14: Kathryn Gallagher
President’s Project Team Fundraising Chairman: Madeline Markowitz
Welcome to our GFWC Florida President’s Project 2020-2022! We will be promoting Unity in Diversity under the GFWC Florida Umbrella, with Love, Respect, and Kindness for all.
Our clubs are asked to look closely at their own communities and seek out those who need our help and support.
Our emphasis will be on all special needs from Autism, Alzheimer’s, Arts for All, Special Olympics, Cancer Patients, Rescue Animals, Scholarships, Diabetes, Heart Health, Transplant Programs, Disabled Veterans both physically and mentally, help for our First Responders or any special need that calls out to you in your community. Look for and find your clubs’ passions. What are you doing now, is there a project your club is currently engaged in that you may wish to continue and perhaps expand upon?
We are all encouraged to take action, to go out into our community with a GFWC Florida presence, and make a difference for those in need! If there is more than one project you may wish to work on, we welcome you to do that. How exciting to have our local communities be the recipients of our Love, Respect and Kindness! Let’s Go GFWC Florida! We can’t wait to see who is under your GFWC Florida umbrella, and to share the great projects you will all be doing in your local communities!
We have a great support system in place to help you identify your communities special needs and to support you along the way. We encourage each Club to appoint a President’s Project Chairman, and they in turn may reach out to their District Chairman for support and guidance as needed. They in turn will have the support of our state Co-Chairs and Chairman.
District President’s Project Chairmen:
District 1 – Pat Korver
District 2 – Jane Powell
District 3 – Susan Taylor
District 4 – Terry Laws
District 5 – Sue Allen
District 6 – Margaret Brugman
District 7 – Susan Bornmann
District 8 – Haadhaq Lawrence
District 9 – Fran Hanrahan
District 10 – Linda Ferris
District 11 – Elizabeth Fisher
District 12 – Kathryn Gallagher
District 13 – Carol Johnson
District 14 – Barbara Strode
President’s Project Chairman: Elizabeth Fisher
President’s Project Team Co-Chairman – Districts 1-7: Theresa Crockett
President’s Project Team Co-Chairman Districts 8-14: Kathryn Gallagher
President’s Project Team Fundraising Chairman: Madeline Markowitz
Welcome to our GFWC Florida President’s Project 2020-2022! We will be promoting Unity in Diversity under the GFWC Florida Umbrella, with Love, Respect, and Kindness for all.
Our clubs are asked to look closely at their own communities and seek out those who need our help and support.
Our emphasis will be on all special needs from Autism, Alzheimer’s, Arts for All, Special Olympics, Cancer Patients, Rescue Animals, Scholarships, Diabetes, Heart Health, Transplant Programs, Disabled Veterans both physically and mentally, help for our First Responders or any special need that calls out to you in your community. Look for and find your clubs’ passions. What are you doing now, is there a project your club is currently engaged in that you may wish to continue and perhaps expand upon?
We are all encouraged to take action, to go out into our community with a GFWC Florida presence, and make a difference for those in need! If there is more than one project you may wish to work on, we welcome you to do that. How exciting to have our local communities be the recipients of our Love, Respect and Kindness! Let’s Go GFWC Florida! We can’t wait to see who is under your GFWC Florida umbrella, and to share the great projects you will all be doing in your local communities!
We have a great support system in place to help you identify your communities special needs and to support you along the way. We encourage each Club to appoint a President’s Project Chairman, and they in turn may reach out to their District Chairman for support and guidance as needed. They in turn will have the support of our state Co-Chairs and Chairman.
District President’s Project Chairmen:
District 1 – Pat Korver
District 2 – Jane Powell
District 3 – Susan Taylor
District 4 – Terry Laws
District 5 – Sue Allen
District 6 – Margaret Brugman
District 7 – Susan Bornmann
District 8 – Haadhaq Lawrence
District 9 – Fran Hanrahan
District 10 – Linda Ferris
District 11 – Elizabeth Fisher
District 12 – Kathryn Gallagher
District 13 – Carol Johnson
District 14 – Barbara Strode