GFWC clubwoman Frances Willard was one of the most recognizable figures of women's volunteer service in the 19th century. Her statue was the first honoring a woman to be chosen for the National Statuary Hall Collection

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For GFWC, the Time to Serve is Nothing New

September 14, 2007

GFWC's Call to Action

»EDUCATE YOURSELF

• Read TIME's article on volunteer service.
• Learn more about the organizations featured in the TIME article, and review their programs to see what might work for your club.
• Find out more about the achievements of GFWC clubwomen.

»INFORM OTHERS

• Log on to TIME's community discussion forums and write about your experiences with GFWC.
• Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper to let them know that a powerful volunteer organization is already available in your community. Use our sample letter to get started.
• Share GFWC's impressive profile with media outlets and community leaders.
• Discuss with your fellow clubwomen how important it is to use GFWC in the name of your club—identifying your club as part of the GFWC team will go a long way toward helping potential members find you. Learn more about the GFWC brand in the GFWC Stylebook.

»CREATE CHANGE

• Publicize your club's activities on a regular basis, to create a reputation for supporting your community through service. Use a GFWC Briefing Book to learn more about publicity outreach.
• Use GFWC emblematic merchandise—like our fun window decals—to raise your club's profile in the community. Fly the GFWC flag during meetings, parades, and events to remind passersby that your club is strong and active!
• Consider creating a signature event or partnership in collaboration with a deserving local charity. Aligning yourself with worthy causes helps both organizations share recognition. You could choose to work with a women's shelter or hotline to help further GFWC's work on the President's Special Project: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention.