CLUB PROGRAMS

  • Local pharmacist discussed drug/food interaction
  • Makeup and fashion updates
  • Local florist presented holiday decorating tips
  • Toured Ronald McDonald House
  • Program on Stress Management
  • Self-Defense Tips by a local DEA agent
  • Nutritionist from Kroger presented proper diet tips
  • Members created Easter Basket for Adult Day Care Center
  • Club made table favors for the Roanoke Rescue Mission
  • Toured local radio station
  • Program on Support Dogs for Disabled

 

 

 

CONTRIBUTIONS:

The Vinton club has supported various projects on the local, regional, state, and national levels. Here are some highlights:

 

  • Donated to Vinton Fire Department
  • Donated to Vinton Rescue Squad
  • Donated funds to the GFWC Virginia State Project of purchasing an ambulance for the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad with a club member chairing the State project
  • Contributed funds to the furnishing of two family center rooms of the Carilion Children's Hospital
  • Supported needy families in the local community by donating boxes of SHARE food items ; Co-host SHARE project with St. Timothy's Lutheran Church
  • Donated to Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM)
  • Filled plastic Easter eggs for the Salvation Army egg hunt
  • Collected magazines for teachers in the Roanoke City Schools
  • Donated Birthday Kits to the local YWCA Women's Program
  • Purchased phone cards and donated them to the Pediatric Ward of Carilion Children's Hospital
  • Provides a yearly scholarship to William Byrd High School
  • In 2008, granted its first scholarship to Staunton River High School
  • Sponsors high school sophomore to the national Hugh O'Brien Youth Seminar
  • Creats 'Smile Bags' to be given to children who receive plastic surgery from international Operation Smile mission trips
  • Donated books to the Vinton Library
  • Four times throughout the year, members serve meals at the Roanoke Rescue Mission

 

Opportunities for service are provided in the following six departments:

 

  • The Arts - Community Art, Literature, Photography, Performing Arts and Creative Art
  • Conservation - Beautification of community, resource conservation, and environmental education
  • Education - Literacy, Libraries, Scholarships
  • Home Life - Helping Hands to improve the lives of others, health issues, and financial planning
  • International Affairs - Reaching out to support organizations such as CARE, Operation Smilke, United Nations Program
  • Public Affairs - Veterans Affairs, Citizenship, Historic Preservation, and Safety
 

What Federation Can Do For You

Through their volunteer service, GFWC members have an opportunity to develop leadership skills, exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships. There is a unique opportunity for community service in an organized group which derives much of its strength from 'Unity in Diversity'.  As members of a federated club, women can join forces with others to have a major impact on their community, state, and nation.