It’s WHRC Wednesday! Here in Washington, DC – just few blocks from GFWC Headquarters – the 2024 NATO Summit is underway, marking 75 years since the North Atlantic Treaty was signed. Clubwomen familiar with our Resolutions (see 140-190 Global Peacekeeping) know that we have long supported NATO in their efforts, beginning with an "Emergency Resolution" passed at our April 1949 Convention, held a few weeks after the Treaty was signed, supporting the “North Atlantic Pact” and urging “prompt ratification and implementation” of the treaty.

We do our homework on the issues we support, and “Clubwoman” magazines of the mid 20th century included many articles on NATO, the UN, and other international affairs, keeping our members educated and up-to-date. During the administration of GFWC President Jessie June Magee (1968-1970), we took that one step further and offered a chance for in-person research. The GFWC NATO Study Mission Tour encompassed three days in Belgium for an International Conference, with a special briefing on NATO; it was bookended with tours to Canada, Ireland, England, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Austria: a 32 day trip, all told, and (as best I can tell) attended by "one hundred women and five husbands." Mildred Ahlgren, GFWC Public Relations Director (and Honorary President, having served 1952-1954), coordinated the tour, and wrote a 26 page report for the files. Of the NATO briefing the tour members received, Ahlgren wrote:

“Since the information given by the top-notch speakers is ‘off the record,’ I will not give any quotes except to say that when one was asked, ‘what can we do?’ the reply was, ‘Women armed with determination are more dangerous than any military organization that ever happened.’ Something to think about.”

📄 Cover and info page of the 1969 NATO Study Mission Tour and Brussels Clubwomen Conference reservation brochure. Convention and Tours Collection, TOUR 1969.06

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A shoutout to the Radcliff Woman’s Club Club on EXCELLENT event promotion! Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!

Register today, by logging into the GFWC Member Portal at www.GFWC.#GFWC_HQW#GFWC##gfwc24nds2#IamGFWCm#LivingTheVolunteerSpiritp#endfoodinsecurityu#endhungerungerDid you know that over 13 million children currently face food insecurity in America? We strongly believe that no child should go hungry and this year, we’re working to help combat food insecurity in the Radcliff community by collecting nonperishable food items for the Backpack Program at Radcliff Elementary School. This program provides ready to eat/easy to prepare food to children that may need food assistance at home.

We’re calling on the community to join us in completing our GFWC National Day of Service Project. You can help by purchasing nonperishable food directly from our Amazon Wishlist, dropping off nonperishable food at the Radcliff Woman’s Club Christmas in July Vendor Show & Pancake Breakfast, or dropping off donations at our August and September General Membership Meetings.

Nonperishable items requested include:
Microwave macaroni and cheese meals
Shelf-stable microwave meals
Pudding cups
Applesauce cups and pouches
Fruit snacks
Granola bars
Canned pastas like Chef Boyardee (with the pop top lids)
Canned soups (with the pop top lids)

We greatly appreciate any support from our community! Now, let’s get to work feeding the Radcliff Elementary Trojans!

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Madame President Brazil Goes to Washington

It's Day 4 in GFWC Headquarters for newly installed GFWC International President Suellen B. Brazil. However, it's her first day sitting at the proverbial President's Desk. Having arrived in DC, on Friday, July 5, Suellen has settled in nicely, thanks to her dedicated move-in team of four. Without a doubt, Madame President is here to spread the news about GFWC members' good works and commitment to Living the Volunteer Spirit! Welcome to the nation's capital#GFWCl#GFWC_HQt#LivingTheVolunteerSpirit##IamGFWCeVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC … See MoreSee Less

Download your copy of the "2024-2026 GFWC Club Manual" today!

Visit www.GFWC.org to log into the new Member Portal. You will need to create a new account, if you have not already done so. It's a new platform, so previous login credentials no longer apply.

First-timers to the Member Portal, please anticipate a 2-3 day approval period. Once approved, you'll go to the site and in the search bar type "Club Manual."

If you have any questions about the Member Portal, please reach out to Olivia Higgins, GFWC Office and Membership Coordinator, at OHiggins@GFWC.org.

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GFWC wishes you a Happy 4th of July!

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