"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
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Arts & Culture
Education & Libraries
Health & Wellness
Civic Engagement and Outreach
Environment
(Photo courtesy of the
Madeira Historical Society)
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
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!
Judge Leslie Ghiz and Mary Jo Morgan
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.
Club members delivered decorated candy jars to the Madiera Middle School as sweet treats for teachers. L-R Clare Heinsler, Mary Jo Morgan, Flor Manantos
GFWC encourages all women's clubs in the country to participate in a National Day of Service for Food Insecurity. Our club partnered with the Madeira Police Department to collect non-perishable food items and financial donations to benefit the Madisonville Education and Assistance Center's food pantry. The event was held at the Kroger store, Madeira. Thank you to everyone (adults, children, even dogs!) who participated and donated. We are grateful for your acts of kindness.