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Morris Women's Club 2018-2020
Executive Board President: Julie Erickson President Elect: Kaileen Cummings Recording Secretary: Chris Perry Corresponding Secretary: Bonnie Carlson Treasurer: Rose Grossi Immediate Past President: Caroline Cummings President's Theme: "The Reward of Our Work is Not What We Get, But What We Become" President's Emphasis/Project: Identify and meet public needs 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?
Art (AR): Ann Polson Narvick House: Lynne Shearin & Donna Cockream How do we educate others and help to be good stewards of our resources? Conservation (CON): Nilsa Sochan How do we promote life-long learning and literacy? How do we support our youth to thrive educationally? Education (ED): Adrianne McKerrow In what ways can we provide support in our community? How do we promote healthy choices? Home Life (HL): Michelle Mitchell How do we build compassion for events and people in other parts of the world? International Outreach (IO): Mary Lee Howard In what ways can we influence and address important issues impacting our community? Public Issues (PI): Penny Hexdall Standing Committees Auditor: Vickie Sajnaj Banquets: President Elect Bingo: HHL Chair Bridge Marathon: Patricia Buchholtz Communication: President, President Elect, Social Media, & Webmaster Finance: Past President, President, President Elect, & Treasurer Fund Raising Chair: Cailey Walker Historian: Mary Lee Howard Membership: President Elect Mobile Meals: HHL Chair Parliamentary Advisor: Valerie Hatcher Programs: President & President Elect Telephone: Bonnie Carlson Webmaster: Caroline Cummings Social Media: Angelique Minett, 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 $33 per year, increasing by $1/year until it is $36. We are now a 501(3)(c) organization. Our Awards2018 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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