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Award-Winning Author Amy S. Peele Appointed GFWC Honorary Chairman Of Health and Wellness & Education and Libraries

Washington, DC, September 5, 2024 — The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is pleased to announce Amy S. Peele as the 2024-2026 GFWC Honorary Chairman of Health and Wellness, and Education and Libraries Community Service Programs (CSP). The appointment to serve GFWC Honorary Chairman is a national distinction and recognition of a career of leadership and public service.

“When I heard Mrs. Peele speak at the GFWC California Convention a few months ago, I knew she would be a perfect fit for the GFWC Honorary Chairmen Program,” said Jolie Frankfurth, GFWC First Vice President and Dean of the 2024-2026 Honorary Chairmen Program. “Amy’s expertise in storytelling, and real-life experiences allow her to communicate difficult situations with honesty and levity, at the same time pairing passion of work with expertise—a truly gifted orator. I look forward to her enlightening articles, webinars, and in-person presentations this Administration.”

GFWC incorporated the Honorary Chairmen to elevate the scope of volunteer work in its Special Programs, such as Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness, and Advocates for Children, and CSP areas: Arts and Culture, Civic Engagement and Outreach, Education and Libraries, Environment, and Health and Wellness; and Advancement Areas: Membership, Leadership, Communications and Public Relations, and Legislation and Public Policy. These issue experts lend their knowledge and expertise to benefit the quality of work performed by GFWC.

Amy S. Peele is the award-winning, best-selling author of Cut, Match, and Hold, medical mysteries. Originally from Chicago, she went to nursing school at South Chicago School of Nursing, fell in love with the field of transplant at the University of Chicago, and then moved to San Francisco (Marin County) in 1985 to further her career in transplantation. After 35 years she retired from her role as Director of Clinical Operations at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), overseeing 600 organ transplants annually. She also studied improv at Second City Players. Amy enjoys public speaking, swimming, teaching yoga, and meditating.

For more information about the GFWC Honorary Chairmen Program, contact Jolie Frankfurth, GFWC First Vice President, at JFrankfurth@GFWC.org.

Press Release

2024-2026 GFWC Board of Directors Address Critical Issues Affecting Families Nationwide

Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention, Kids Online Safety, & Anti-Trafficking

Washington, DC, August 26, 2024 — Approximately 200 members of the 2024-2026 General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Board of Directors convened in Washington, DC, August 22-25, to focus on the GFWC Signature Programs – Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention, and Advocates for Children. The GFWC Board learned from issue experts about critically important federal resources and pending legislation in Congress, engaged in ways to communicate these issues with state federations and local clubs to reach our 62,000 members, and empowered us to act. In addition, they conducted the essential business of the organization and finalized plans for the upcoming regional meetings taking place in September and October.

“It is an honor to welcome to the GFWC Board of Directors Meeting our distinguished speakers and key GFWC national leadership who volunteer innumerable hours to serve their states and communities,” said Suellen B. Brazil, GFWC International President. “GFWC has over 25 committees implementing the 2024-2026 Administration initiatives. I also want to thank our guest speakers for taking time out of their schedule to inspire us with the Women’s Suffrage National Monument, and inform us about key programs and resources available through the federal Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services, the critical demand for safe and affordable housing for domestic and sexual violence survivors and their families, and on congressional efforts to protect our children from online sexual exploitation and enact anti-trafficking measures.”