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The GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs contributed funds to erect a statue of Sacajawea in Portland’s Washington Park on July 7, 1905, honoring the heroic Shoshone Indian woman who helped lead the Lewis and Clark expeditions.

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GFWC - GFWC Volunteers in Action in November 2007

GFWC Volunteers in Action in November 2007

November 1, 2007

GFWC clubwomen continue to demonstrate their commitment to volunteer service through their ongoing work in our six core departments, plus the particular programs and projects that are of unique interest. There’s no doubt that GFWC has much to be thankful for this month!

If you’re looking for interesting new project ideas, review this list of holidays, observances, and events. Be creative when developing new projects, and remember to let us know what your club is doing to enhance the lives of others through volunteer service!

American Heritage Month – Create projects based on your community’s history and your unique contributions to American heritage.
Child Safety and Protection Month – Learn more about child safety in the home, including childproofing activities that you could share with parents in your community.
Drum Month – 2007 is the year of girls who want to have drums! Work with young people in your community to increase awareness of school music programs, and sponsor a concert to put budding musicians in the spotlight!
National American Indian Heritage Month – Twenty-seven states take their names from American Indians; is your state one of them? Focus this month on celebrating the legacy of America’s indigenous people and spotlight notable Native Americans in your community.
Peanut Butter Lover's Month – Make your own peanut butter or sponsor a day of PB&J sandwiches at your clubhouse! If your community includes peanut farmers, set up visits to their farms and learn more about this favorite food.
Family Stories Month – When your family gathers for Thanksgiving, why not interview your relatives to learn more about their younger years and compare their experiences to yours. This type of family history can contribute significantly to genealogy research, especially if you have a legacy of GFWC clubwomen in your family!

Nov. 1 is National Author’s Day, which was first observed in 1929 by GFWC and made an official day of celebration by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1949. It’s commemorated every year on November 1, and the resolution states “by celebrating an Authors’ Day as a nation, we would encourage and inspire others to give of themselves in making a better America...” Celebrate authors in your community by inviting a local author to your club meeting for a book reading and/or signing; encourage young adults to enter GFWC’s poetry and short story writing contests; consider becoming part of GFWC’s Epsilon Sigma Omicron reading society; or write your own novel!

Nov. 5-9 is Pursuit of Happiness Week, where we remember the words of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, guaranteeing all people “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Find ways to bring happiness to your community, and involve students and other volunteer groups to spread the sunshine with you!

Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day and Nov. 12-16 is World Kindness Week. Share some kindness in your community, and learn how to get kids in on the caring.

Nov. 12–18 is National Children’s Book Week, a great time to help introduce young people to new authors and ideas in schools, libraries, homes, and bookstores. Consider a project related to GFWC's literacy and education programs. Hold readings at your local library of your favorite autumn or Thanksgiving stories; challenge children to read as many hours as they watch television; hold a book drive to help more kids read more books!

Nov. 19-24 is National Game and Puzzle Week, so pull out those board games and interact with your family, friends, fellow clubwomen, and community neighbors. The Million Minute Family Challenge is a great place to start—the goal is to encourage at least 1,000 families or groups in each of the 50 states (that’s 50,000 families/groups) to play a board game together for at least 20 minutes (that’s 1,000,000 minutes) from September through December.