FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members and Friends,

As we move forward into the future of our Federation it is important that we whole heartedly embrace planning and developing ways for our clubs to prepare for what is to come. 

Do you know what your club mission is? Do you have a long range planning committee in place? If not, read your club’s mission statement and please get a committee started that will work to set goals and strategies for reaching them. Our members are reflective of our diversity and the strength that we garner from it. Through the diversity of our members we have many opportunities to join differing groups in our areas and join together to make a difference in our communities. 

Be sure to have your membership trifolds and business cards with you when participating in community activities as others will surely reach out to you with questions about becoming members of your clubs. Our members are the catalyst to “Igniting the Volunteer Spirit” in others! 

Never miss an opportunity to share our Federation as “Strength United is Stronger” and we are stronger together!

Love,

Sonya

WESTERN STATES REGION (WSR) CONFERENCE

If you are attending the September WSR Conference and your spouse is also attending as a booster, please let President Sonya know. She was contacted to see what the boosters would like to do and WSR could make arrangements.

LEGISLATION & PUBLIC POLICY - KATHY HOLM, Chair

There are several bills pending in the California Legislature dealing with issues covered in Education & Libraries, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Health & Wellness and Environment as well as Affordable Housing. Please download the attached list of those bills and contact your representative to show your support of these efforts. And thanks to Ellen Ansok for sharing this information.

For the list of bills: California Bills Pending

CALIFORNIA CLUBWOMAN MAGAZINE - LU ARREDONDO, Editor

Share your Impact

The Clubwoman Magazine team is beginning to put the October Issue together.  We are asking clubs and districts to submit pictures and stories about their projects over the last few months.  

Do you have a member you would like to highlight for their volunteerism? Long-term members celebrating 50+ years? Or, maybe a brand new member that has made their mark in the club? 

We want it all. Your stories of impact and your members are the real magic of Federation.  Send pictures and your content to Federationlu@gmail.com and we will do the rest. 

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH - ANNE COCHRANE, Chair

Food Insecurity: In the FY 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Congress enacted full funding for nutrition programs, including the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Child Nutrition Program which includes the school lunch program, school breakfast program, and the Summer EBT program to ensure schools can continue to serve healthy meals to all eligible children. Utilizing our GFWC Legislative Action Center, GFWC urged Congress to strengthen these programs in the Farm Bill and provide full funding.

ARTS AND CULTURE - KELLY DAVIS, Chair

How can my club participate in Arts and Culture?

There are many ways. I would like to offer some suggestions.

Many clubs have had success in participation with Art departments of local high schools through Photography, and Digital Art. Or Support High School Drama Departments.

Yet other clubs have supported Fine Arts Scholarships to High School Seniors, Creative Writing Contests, Crafts, Fine Arts, Photography and Art contests and shows.

Painted Turtle Camp support. Celebrate America- Celebrate various countries and their culture. Sponsor a Theatre, professional community Not-for-Profit. Finally, hold Student Solo Music Competition.

Every club is great at supporting Arts and Culture. Do you have an idea that has worked for you that is not on his list? If so, let me know.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Are you new to a club? Maybe you moving into a leadership role. Just what is Parliamentary Procedure? If you have these questions and more, then this virtual study time is just for you.

Join in to learn the basics of Parliamentary Procedure. The next Zoom session is September 9, 2024 from 7-8 pm (PT) continuing very second Monday.

Contact CFWC Parliamentarian, Joyce Opjorden (jopjorden@roadrunner.com) if you have questions.

Email Area B VP, Ellen Ansok (barbies4me@ansok.us) to get the study materials and receive the Zoom log-in information.

Did you give your information to Joyce or Ellen at Convention or the July Exec Board Meeting, but you didn't get the information? Send another email to Ellen, the first email was sent "BCC" and may have gotten lost in your spam/junk folder.

MARK THE CALENDAR AND SAVE THE DATE - FOR AREA MEETINGS

October 5 - Area C - Location: The Grand, Long Beach

NEW--> Area C Flyer Area C Registration <-- NEW

October 12 - Area D - Location: Bankers Hill Club, San Diego

Area D Save the Date

October 19 - Area A - Location: We and Our Neighbors Club, San Jose

Area A - Save the Date

October 26 - Area B - Location: Yanks Air Museum, Chino

Area B flyer and Registration

GOVERNANCE TRAINING SERIES UPDATE

The GFWC CFWC Governance Training Series kicked off on Wednesday August 14. Session 2 is August 21 from 6-730 pm. Session 3 is a Q&A session on Sept 7 from 10am - 12 pm. Each session builds on the session that preceded it and contains new and important content.  The $10 registration fee covers all three sessions and a copy of the post Training compilation of resources, presentations, FAQ, and materials provided by presenters. 

Use the link below to register for session 2 and 3. Even if you cannot attend, your registration will ensure you receive a copy of the resources and materials. 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/foothilldistrict/non-profit-governance-training

Session 2 Content

• California Department of Taxes and Fees will help us understand requirements associated with the sale of books, selling of American flags, clubs with thrift stores, food sales at events with free admission and more.
• Attorney General guidelines for Employment of staff, independent contractors, and payments to volunteers.  
• Youth Protection
• New laws governing non-profits and deadlines 

For those that already registered, your registration remains intact and no further action is necessary. 

Just a thought ......

"Promise Yourself to give so much time to the improvement of yourself

that you have no time to criticize others."

-- Christine D. Larson