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 OF EAST PROVIDENCE
If you had $150.00 to donate to a charity, which one would it be and why did you choose the charity?
The GFWC Rumford Women’s Club is proud to announce the winners of the essay contest open to all sixth graders in East Providence schools. Essays are judged on originality, content and form.
First Place: Nicholas Mercurio, St. Margaret’s School - Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Second Place: Morgan McKenney, St. Brendan’s School - Adoption Rhode Island
Third Place: Haley Costa, Martin Middle School - American Cancer Society
Honorable Mention: Ariana Coyle, St. Mary’s Academy Bay View - Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Winner’s ceremony will be held at the Myron J. Francis School on Monday, May12th, at 7:00 pm. Parents, teachers, charities, families, and press are welcome! Congratulations to our 2008 winners!
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
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