Upcoming events and meetings.
May General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
(Clean up all members)
Installation of New Officers, Scholarships Presented
(Last meeting until October)
General Federation of Women’s Clubs ~ Federation Day
Federation Day for more information use this link.
On April 24, 1890, the GFWC constitution was ratified and 63 clubs officially formed the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. With nearly 3,000 clubs and 100,000 members worldwide, we surely have come a long way since that day 126 years ago. Every year, Federation Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on where we have been as an organization, and look forward to what we will accomplish in the future.
April General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
(Clean up all members)
Speaker: Nick Deonas ~ Amelia Island History
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
Woman's Suffrage event
Event held to benefit the Nassau Co Library - Fernandina Beach.
We are partnering with the Fernandina Beach Library to host a presentation on the Women’s Suffrage movement in honor of Women’s History month. The event will be held at our club house on March 14th, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Peggy Macdonald, a public historian and professor with expertise in Florida Women’s Fight for Suffrage. Several of our Little Women members will be there to greet the
guests and will be dressed in attire from that time, complete with signs! There will be a signup sheet at the March meeting if you would like to help with the event and/or attend. Light refreshments will be served.
In conjunction with this event, one of our new members, Susan Kosciulek suggested that we read a book about this movement, The Women’s March by Jennifer Chiaverini. She has also agreed to host a book discussion for those members interested in reading and discussing the book. A sign-up sheet for this will also be available at the March meeting with a book discussion date to be determined by interested members.
FLUTTERBY ~ Fashion Show
FLUTTERBY - The Fernandina Beach Woman’s Club Fashion Show. 4 PM.
Fashions by Accessories and More - Larger Inventory available at the show. Credit cards accepted.
$30 Donation includes appetizer reception.
Contact Kathye Reily for tickets at 954-592-9443 or kathyeslife@att.net.
http://2024FashionShow.eventbrite.com
March General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
(Clean up all members)
Speaker: Crystal Dombroski ~ Contemporary Fine Art Painter
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
Hoedown BBQ
Saturday, February 10, 2024 ~ BBQ Hoedown
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets in advance prior to February 7, 2024
Includes meal, tea, dessert, tax and gratuity
$40 person includes 1 drink coupon.
Music by Sean McCarthy Band, line dancing, costume contest, ring toss.
GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach
201 Jean LaFitte Blvd
All profits go to benefit the Woman’s Club Scholarship Program for local FBHS girls
501(c)(3) Non-profit organization
Contact Kathye Reily for tickets at kathyeslife@att.net or 954-592-9443 Tickets limited to 130. Eat-in only.
ONLINE TICKETS AT https://hoedown2024wc.eventbrite.com
February General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
(Clean up all members)
WHITE ELEPHANT SALE Our February luncheon will host the White Elephant Silent Auction, raising funds for the GFWC Florida President’s Project, Boggy Creek. The non profit committee was thinking it would be fun to bring your jewelry that you no longer want and auction that. So if you have some “Jewels” you are tired of, please bring.💍💎👑 See you soon February 7th.
Speaker: Aimee Shields, Founder of Bring Your Brokenness ~ Eating disorders
Susan Devane
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443 Lunch is $15, correct change is helpful, checks accepted. RSVP by February 2.
January General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
(Clean up all members)
Speaker: Elise Pearlstine, Author of “Scent, A Natural History of Fragrance”
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
Camp Boggy Creek Tour
Official tour of Camp Boggy Creek at 10: a.m. for members and guest. More information to follow.
December General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
(Clean up all members)
Christmas Marketplace
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
GFWC Florida Bahamas Cruise with President Linda O'Toole
To benefit Camp Boggy Creek. Abora Travel Dream Vacations www.gfwctravel.com
Contacts: Laura Connelly 727-201-1822 or Diana Pimenta 813-435-9023.
CPR Class
Limited to 20 people, sign up at the October or November General Meeting This is not a certification class. This program is to bring us up to date on the “new” CPR techniques.
Little Dresses
Sewing dresses size 2-10, open to all members and sewers in the community.
GFWC Fernandina Beach is excited to announce a new project. We will be working with Nassau County School District, “Families In Transition” FIT. These children are classified as “homeless.” This project is titled “The Little Dress and Accessories.”
Our club is going to make “Little Dresses” from sizes 2 to 10. You ask, “size 2?” There are students who are mothers registered in schools with very young children. We will be providing under garments for both little boys and little girls. The boys will be provided with shorts, t-shirts and socks, donated from YOU!
At our October and November meetings we will need the following: material for dresses
(We have an easy pattern) at least 2 yards 100 % cotton; thread, ric/rac to decorate, binding tape and thin ribbon. A sample dress will be on display at the October and November meetings. You are asked to purchase any of the above items listed and take to the meetings.
We will have a “Fun Sewing Together” gathering at the club house on Wednesday November 8th 10 am to 2 pm. You will be able to sign up at October and November meetings. You say, “I can’t sew,” but you can cut material, cut patterns.
Please, please if you have friends who are not members, but like to sew, please invite them to participate in this great project benefiting children in Nassau County.
This will be a fun productive day, a lot of fellowship together and of course we will have great refreshments!
Thank You,
Marie Dimos, Chairman
Susanne Steffen, Co- Chairman
November General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
(Clean up all members)
Speaker: Wes Hinton ~ Vice President Wildlight Community
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
Everyone Attending the meeting MUST RSVP - Lunch is $15.
District 4 Meeting GFWC Woman's Club Fernandina Beach
Make check payable to Woman’s Club of FB, $6 for meeting $14 for lunch. Payment is due no later than the General Meeting October 4, 2023. One check for registration will be sent to District 4 by the club treasurer.
D4 Dinner out in Fernandina Beach
District 4 pre-meeting dinner out. Shuckers Restaurant. (5:00 social/5:30 dinner)
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
Amelia Makery ~ Paint a Bowl for Barnabas
More information to follow. Celebrating 10 years ~ Proud Sponsor of Barnabas Empty Bowls
Seating is limited ~ sign up at Oct. General Meeting
October General Meeting
10 am ~ Coffee
10:30 am ~ Meeting begins
12 (noon) ~ Lunch ~ Please RSVP
(Clean up all members)
Speaker: Aaron and Abby Bean, U.S. Congressman
Reservations ~ Kathye Reily ~ kathyeslife@att.net or (954)592-9443
COFFEE FUNDRAISER
Hello friends,
I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for allowing the time to share with you about the movie Sound of Freedom-and how I found myself inspired to do something for this cause.
For over six years I was involved with anti-trafficking organizations including a street ministry that worked from 11 PM until 2 AM to encourage the underserved and those who were being trafficked so that they had resources to help them.
After a night shift of street ministry, having witnessed people in the worst possible conditions, the ride home was filled with tears. This cause has created a special place in my heart for the people who were trapped in these circumstances.
The USA now reports that Human Trafficking is the second largest underground-economy in our country.Can you imagine if one of your children went missing and no one did anything to help? I can not.
The coffee fundraiser is simple, you purchase a bag of Freedom Blend Coffee and it is shipped to your home within 3-4 days and 40% of every bag purchased goes to O. U. R.(Operation Underground Railroad - the team from The Sound of Freedom.)
The Players –
Operation Underground Railroad – established in 2010 by Tim Ballad whose true story is documented the Sound of Freedom. Their mission is to stop HumanTrafficking by partnering with both International and US Justice teams. They have adopted a holistic approach in that they also understand how important it is to provide aftercare for those they have rescued.
Three Tree Coffee - This is owned and operated by a family of faith who have a coffee roasting facility and three beautiful coffee shops located in Statesboro, GA. They vet every farmer to ensure this product is ethically sourced.
Freedom Blend - low acid with notes of Dark Chocolate , Carmel and a hit of nuts.
GFWC – Fernandina Beach – One of the Signature Programs : Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention – this falls directly under this program.
What can you do ? There are several ways you could have influence towards ending Human Trafficking. Take action several ways :
Now - Oct. 31
Order a bag of Freedom Blend coffee (three sizes available) by clicking on this link :threetreecoffee.com/OUR or open the attachment and use your camera to click on the QR code. Both take you directly to the GFWC page to order quickly and securely. You will receive your order in three-four days.
Don’t Drink Coffee :Gift a bag to friends or family who drink coffee or donate a bag of coffee to a group or organization that serves coffee.
Forward this email to every person in your contact list.
Donate cash for this Fundraiser to the club , marked for this Coffee Fundraiser.
Just imagine if every bag of coffee purchased equated into a beam of light..
"When we shine enough light into darkness, evil works are exposed, and the chains of captivity broken, people are set free. "- MB
My challenge is that every member sells 10 bags of coffee each – be the blessing.
I hope you will join forces and help me shine the brightest light on one of our darkest issues.
With gratitude,
Mary
National Day of Service
We will be collecting peanut butter and jelly at the Yulee Publix for the National Day of Service. Volunteers are needed.
Contact information to follow.
