"Live the Volunteer Spirit with Service to All"
Are you looking for fullfillment? Are you concerned about our communities, state, country? Are you seeking friendship and fun? Consider joining the Madeira Woman's Club, a chartered member of the largest and oldest woman's organization in the world. Any woman over the age of 18 is invited to contact any club member and learn how she can make a difference while enjoying life. The General Federation of Women's Clubs offers information and support for Community Service Programs listed below. Click on the photo to download a document full of club information.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
Click on photo for club information.
Arts & Culture
Education & Libraries
Civic Engagement and Outreach
Environment
(Photo courtesy of the
Madeira Historical Society)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our club members to everyone.
:L-R: Sue, Cindy, Teresa, Gerri, Marlene, Mary Jo, Marisa, Clare, Flo
Pinecone Bird Feeder
:L-R: Sue, Cindy, Teresa, Gerri, Marlene, Mary Jo, Marisa, Clare, Flo
Club members braved the cold to help people make Pinecone Bird Feeders to hang on trees at "Light Up Madeira." A variety of delicious baked items were on sale as a fundraiser for the club. it turned out to be a fun day.
Membership Chairman Gerri installed new member Beth at the November meeting. Welcome Beth! Donnie Lionberger from the Joseph House spoke at the meeting on the importance of supporting veterans at the House and how grateful that they are.
Health & Wellness
Fundraising
The General Federation of Women's Clubs offers scholarships to women who have suffered domestic or sexual abuse. Click on the application form to complete or contact any club member for information. Applications must be filed by February 15, 2025.
Application
October is for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and Breast Cancer Awareness. The club arranged a floral and sign (with information) in front of Redden Meats on Miami Avenue. If you are in an abusive relationship - get help! A hotline help number is located on this page in the lower left hand side. Ladies, get your mammograms!
Pat Fry was a very animated storybook reader for the children.
A scary Arlene
Club members volunteered at the Madeira Halloween Parade and Event popping corn and reading to children. L-R: Marlene, Mary Jo, Arlene, Pat, and Karen - Clare also attended.
Our club partnered with the Council on Aging to provide Bingocise for members and the community. Exercise and nutrition in between games with prizes for winners!
Legislation
Programming
Membership
Social
HOTLINE HELP NUMBERS - Don't wait to get help. Reach out NOW!
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Domestic Violence Help
1-888-872-9259
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Ohio Address Confidentiality Program for Survivors o1-f Abuse
SafeAtHomeOhio.gov
614-995-2255
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Human Trafficking
National Hotline - 1-888-373-7888
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End Slavery
513-800-1863
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Report/Questions on Scams
1-946-SCAM
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Veterans get emotional help
513-381-SAFE
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New members, Bethany Rogers and Dana Boehmer were installed during the October General Meeting. L-R: President Clare Heinsler, Bethany, Dana, Membership Chairman Gerri Schneider. Speaker for the month was Judge Leslie Ghiz.
Judge Leslie Ghiz and Mary Jo Morgan
GFWC/OH Southwest District club members
GFWC/OH Jr Director Linda Jones, GFWC/OH Esther Gartland, GFWC/OH SWD President Carol Christy
OFWC Women Veterans, Clare Heinsler, Linda Jones, Carol Christy. Thank you for your service.
GFWC/OH Southwest District club members
GFWC/OH Southwest District Fall Conference. Members collected items for Hospice, Veterans Division, created memorable scrapbook pages, and shared club information. A day of fun!