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Morris Women's Club 2020-22
Executive Board President: Kaileen Cummings President Elect: Caroline Cummings Recording Secretary: Chris Perry Corresponding Secretary: Julie Erickson Treasurer: Vi Sargent Immediate Past President: Julie Erickson President's Theme: "Alone, we can do little; together, we can do so much."--Helen Keller President's Emphasis/Project: Renew Our Commitment to Community Colors: Goldenrod, turquoise and purple |
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Department ChairsCommunity Service AreasHow does art intersect with the community, and what can we do to promote it?
Arts & Culture (AC): Caroline Cummings & Laura Howe Narvick House: Donna Cockream How do we educate others and help to be good stewards of our resources? Environment (ENV): Kathy Bonneur & Kristi Banghart How do we promote life-long learning and literacy? How do we support our youth to thrive educationally? Education & Libraries (ED): Adrianne McKerrow & Emma McCarthy In what ways can we provide support in our community? How do we promote healthy choices? Health & Wellness (HW): Jessica Leschewski & Wendy Arnold In what ways can we influence and address important issues impacting our community? And how do we build compassion for events and people in other parts of the world? Civic Engagement & Outreach(CEO): Wendy Easson Standing Committees Auditor: Ann Polson, Deb Hazlett & Gerri Eck Banquets: President Elect Bingo: HW Chair Bridge Marathon: Patricia Buchholtz Communication: President, President Elect, Social Media, & Webmaster Finance: Past President, President, President Elect, & Treasurer Fund Raising Chair: Arloa Scott & Leslie Rhodes Historian: Mary Lee Howard Membership: President Elect & JulieErickson Parliamentary Advisor: Valerie Hatcher Programs: President & President Elect Telephone: Bonnie Carlson Webmaster: Caroline Cummings Social Media: Adrienne McKerrow, Caroline Cummings, Kaileen Cummings |
MeetingsRegular meetings are on the 1st Monday of each month (except in January and September). The October and May meetings are banquets held in a local restaurant. The remaining meetings are held in the Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church of Morris or other location as advertised. There are other events held throughout the year as well that encompass social and service opportunities.
Program chair meetings are held one hour preceding general meetings except for the fall and spring banquets, in which case board meetings are held before the banquets. However, other meetings may be called if necessary. Interesting programs are provided at each meeting by local or professional talent. The programs include education, culture, travel, public issues, international outreach, conservation, and community service. Club dues are $36 per year. We are now a 501(3)(c) organization. Our Awards2020 Awards
Top 10 State Projects Category Education Health & Wellness Environment Communications and Publications Leadership Membership Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention Our Promise - A Safe Place for Every Child, Advocates for Children. Membership Health and Wellness also received an overall award Creativity Award Domestic & Sexual Violence 2018 Awards
Top 10 State Projects Category Arts (Narvick House) Communication and Public Relations (social media & Google number) Education (Teen Health Retreat) Fund Raising and Development (Teen Health Retreat) Leadership (use of technology to store and disseminate club documents) Creativity Award Communications and Public Relations Membership First Place (17-49 members) Communications and Public Relations 2017 State Awards First Place Fundraising & Development membership Advancement Communications & Public Relations Second Place Conservation Honorable Mention Unity Project Membership Recognition Lynn Shearin for 25 Years of Service! Membership Increase of 10% or more Adding 11 New Members Recruitment Incentive White Star (9 members) Caroline Cummings Recruitment Incentive Red Star (10 new members) Julie Erickson International Recognition Shelby P. Hamlett Award for outstanding service to Easter Seals 2016 State Awards Epsilon Sigma Omnicron Mary Lee Howard Century Award (100 Books!) First Place Education Third Place Membership 2015 State Awards First Place Communication Education GFWC Illinois State Project Public Relations Second Place Conservation Third Place International outreach 
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President's MessageGFWC Morris Woman's Club (MWC) has a long proud history of making a difference in the community. So what exactly does it mean to Build Community? It means that however an individual or the club WANT to build a better community, they CAN by empowering themselves and others to grow, change and excel.
At MWC we are able to work on achieving this goal by pursuing Scholarship, Service and Social Opportunities. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes that when we as adults stay active by participating in social, cultural, economic, spiritual and civic affairs, it extends our healthy life expectancy. Scholarship: Life-long learning in an enriched environment has beneficial effects on cognitive function and increased socialization as well as decreased mental instability. Bottom line? Keep your brain agile by learning about new and interesting events and activities, and you will be happier. Service: Besides helping others in the community, providing service has benefits for individuals as as well. Bottom line? People who volunteer live longer lives with fewer disabilities. Service has a greater impact on health than income, education, or marriage. Socializing: Not only does socializing with others lift our mood and improve our spirits, it also increases cognition and decreases dementia related diseases. Bottom line? There are clear health benefits for hanging out with others for ourselves and our "friends." Our ObjectiveMWC GFWC-IL is devoted to providing service in the greater Morris community.
Objective: To promote fellowship among members, to unite action for civic improvement, and to join with International and State Federation in the accomplishment of their projects. Our Insurance Policy
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