The GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach has over
100 years of history in serving the community.
Who We Are
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs , the GFWC Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs , and serve with other clubs in this area as members of GFWC Florida District 4. Members are engaged in community service programs, promoting arts and culture, civic engagement and outreach, education and libraries, the environment, and promote health and wellness. We support the GFWC Signature Program, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, and the Juniors’ Special Program, One Voice for Children. You can learn more about these programs in the GFWC Club Manual.
We have a number of affiliate organizations that we support including: Heifer International, Bogey Creek, Reading for Literacy, Florida Disaster Relief, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, March of Dimes, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), Jacksonville Zoo, the Ark Wildlife Santcuary, Hope House/Salvation Army, and Micah’s Place, as well as others throughout the Community and the State.
In 1952 the GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach began sponsoring Little Women, a club for high school girls 10th thru 12th grade, and it continues to be an active and vibrant club.
Mission
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach’s objective shall be to serve the educational, literary, scientific, and charitable interests of its members; to encourage movement for civic betterment and to promote spirit in the community.
GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach
Featured in the Amelia Islander Magazine
Leadership Team
The 2023-2024 Executive Board
Ronda Carney President
Kim Lunt 1st VP
Betsy Schoelen 2nd VP
Judy Tipton 3rd VP
Sandy Neuss 4th VP
Mary Millette Corresponding Secretary
Kim Galvin Recording Secretary
Debra Yarborough Treasurer
Norma Jean Swam Parliamentarian
Club History
In May 2016, GFWC Woman's Club of Fernandina Beach member, Mary Powell, became GFWC Florida President for 2016-2018.
Organized 1920
Federated 1922
Incorportated 1956
The GFWC Woman's Club of Fernandina Beach was organized in 1920 by twenty-seven ladies who met in the city library with the goal of doing everything possible to improve their city, educationally and physically. Thus, the GFWC Woman's Club of Fernandina Beach was born.
In January 1960, ground was broken for the new Club House on land which was donated by Mr. C. E Ward. The completed building is in a perfect location, three blocks from the beach, where it sits amongst large live oaks and colorful azaleas.
Many thanks to the Amelia Island Museum of History for scanning our many years of scrapbooks, currently 1956 to 1966. You may click HERE and view the early days of the Fernandina Beach Woman’s Club.
Memories from the Club Scrapbook
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