A VOLUNTEER is a person who is a light to others, giving witness in a mixed-up age, doing well and willingly the tasks at hand-namely, being aware of another's needs and doing something about it!!

Congratulations to our Newest Members!

We are lucky to have you!

GFWC- "The Unity of All for the Good of All"

FV- JWC "The Footprints of Volunteering Make a Difference!"

The GFWC Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman's Club is an organization whose members are dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. The club is an affiliate organization of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), which has been involved in volunteer service for over 100 years. GFWC FV Junior Woman's Club's direct leadership comes from GFWC of North Carolina (GFWC-NC). Within the state, GFWC FV JWC is in District 6.

History

The GFWC-FV Junior Woman's Club was chartered in July 1987 with 19 members. The first project was the "Beautiful Baby Contest" at the Two Flags Over Fuquay-Varina Celebration. More than $700 was raised and donated to the March of Dimes. Today, there are 20 members and the major fund raising event is the Annual Charity Ball held in November. The club completes many projects during the year with the club's six departments providing focus. Check out our Projects and Pictures page to see what we have been up to this year.

Membership

Any woman of the age 18-40 is eligible to become a member of the GFWC FV Junior Woman's Club. See how to join.

Meetings

General club meetings are held on the first Monday night of every month (September-May) at the Woman's Club House on Ennis Street in Fuquay-Varina. Meetings begin with a social at 7:00 pm, continue with a program at 7:15 and a business meeting at 8:00. Visitors are welcome. Since the first Monday of September is Labor Day, this meeting is held the last Monday of August.

Fundraisers

Our largest fundraiser each year is the Charity Ball in November. We have also held golf tournaments, sold BBQ and other fundraisers. Money from our fundraisers cover our fixed budget (scholarships, department projects, etc) as well as other programs outside of the club that may need help at that time.

In the past we have donated to FV Emergency Food Pantry, FV Parks and Recreation, Ronald McDonald House, FV Youth Initiative, Teacher Grants, Operation Smile, NC Aquariums, NC Museum of Natural History, Interact Battered Women’s Shelter.

Officers

Departments

The six departments are standard throughout the GFWC organization. They provide the framework for projects within the club. Listed below are the department name, chairperson, program areas (*) and examples of past activities.

Involvement with State & National Organization

Being involved with a national organization offers benefits to our members and our community.

For example, our college scholarship winner goes on to complete in our 9 county District competition. If they win there, they go on to State competition.

Winners (school children and clubwomen) from our local arts festival go on to compete at District, State and National levels.

Members attend meetings at District, State and National levels to learn, share ideas and form friendships. Members have the opportunity grow their leadership skill by holding office at these different levels.

Contact Information

GFWC Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman's Club
PO Box 1212
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

 Ten Reasons to be a Part of GFWC

1. Building in our communities for a better place in which to live and work.

2. Being a part of a prestigious worldwide organization.

3. Having a voice in influencing Public Policy.

4. For the friends we make and love.

5. Developing trained leaders.

6. Knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure, protocol and how to conduct a meeting.

7. Gaining experience and training for professional positions.

8. Developing skills in communication and public speaking.

9. Educational benefits derived from being clubwomen through speakers, projects, and programs.

10. Creativity developed within the individual clubwoman, especially in the area of arts.

Special Projects:

Girls on the Run- 2008-2010 GFWC-NC President's Special Project

 Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The curricula addresses all aspects of girls' development- including their physical, social, mental and spirtiual well-being. The GOTR objective is to reduce the potential display of at-risk behaviors among its participants. The goal is fewer adolescent pregnancies, eating disorders,  less depression and suicide attempts, and fewer alcohol/substance abuse problems and confrontations with the juvenile justice program. The GOTR  mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.