GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs

Women's History and Resource Cener:
Preserving Our Heritage

 

Chairman: Sherry McClellan

 

 

Objective: Collect, preserve, interpret and promote Club, GFWC, GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs and women’s history.

 

Goals:

WHRC Chairman

·         Clubs appoint WHRC Chairman.

·         WHRC Chairmen/Committee research club records and conduct interviews with members to bring club history up to date.

·         WHRC Chairman/Committee updates club history annually or at the end of each administration.

·         Inform WHRC of the location of your club records.

 

Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA)

·         Recognize women who are or have served in the military service.

·         Invite women veterans to speak at club meetings or other community forums.

·         Promote knowledge of Women in Military for America Memorial Foundation, Inc.  Solicit and submit names of current and former service women who have not yet registered.

 

Educate Members and Community

·         Share with club members GFWC’s history of community activitism and social reforms spearheaded by GFWC members.

·         In publicizing club activities include club and GFWC historical facts, as well as current information.

 

Resources:

 

1.      GFWC Club Manual Women’s History and Resource Center Program pages.

2.      GFWC Club Manual Public Affairs – Citizenship Division pages.