GFWC Rumford Women’s Club
PO Box 16154, Rumford, RI 02916
Meets second Monday of each month, September
through June
at the Myron J. Francis Elementary School Library, on Bourne Avenue in Rumford.
SPIRIT OF GIVING 6TH GRADE ESSAY
CONTEST in EAST PROVIDENCE
"If you had $150 to donate to a charity, which one would it be, and why did you
choose the charity?"
This question was posed to 6th Grade students throughout East Providence, and
the GFWC Rumford Women's Club is proud to announce the winners of the 21st
annual Essay Contest. Essays were judged on originality, content and form.
First Place: Samantha Crausman, St. Mary's Bay View Academy (American Lung
Association)
Second Place: Samantha Mazza, St. Margaret School (Breadlines)
Third Place: Emma Clerx, St. Margaret School (Hasbro Children's Hospital)
Honorable Mention: Alexandria Braga, St. Margaret School (Meeting Street)
The winner's ceremony will be held at the Myron J. Francis School on Monday, May
11, 2009, at 7:00pm. Parents, teachers, charities, families and press are
welcome! Congratulations to our 2009 winners!
2008-2009 Meeting Dates
| September 8 | |
| October 6 | Membership Drive |
| November 10 | Thanksgiving Basket Collection |
| December 8 | Holiday Dinner |
| January 12 | Guest Speaker |
| February 9 | The Queen of Hearts Valentine Basket Swap |
| March 9 | |
| April 13 | |
| May 11 | Essay Contest |
| June 8 | Annual Dinner |
Our club is always looking for new members and you’re welcomed to join! We meet regularly September -June, usually the second Monday of the month at 7 pm, at the Myron J. Francis Elementary School Library, on Bourne Avenue in Rumford. Typically we have a speaker or project each meeting. Call Brittan Bates, Vice President @ 401-437-6815 for more information.
Monthly Programs offer an opportunity for women to:
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Meet other interesting women from the area
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Relax and have fun while planning community service projects
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Enjoy presentations from speakers for personal and/or social growth
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Attend Social Outings and Dinners
Projects have included:
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Donating necessities such as food, clothing, toiletries to local organizations
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Creating and distributing Valentines and goody bags for Veterans and the elderly
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Sponsor a little league team, summer camperships, reading programs for youth
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Run an essay contest with all middle schools in East Providence
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Fundraisers to assist us giving monetary support to various non-profits
A proud member
of the
General Federation
of Women's Clubs
www.gfwc.org