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As a member of GFWC, you can take advantage of these benefits:

• SUPPORT FOR LOCALLY-BASED VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, including:

• program/project guidelines covering a broad range of interest areas, developed specifically for GFWC clubwomen     .
• direct access to national and international resource organizations for additiona materials and tools to enhance club activities
• bulletins containing updated program information to help clubs stay aware of new resources and materials
• GFWC mini Club Grants, providing financial support for local club projects
• materials developed exclusively for local GFWC clubs (available from the GFWC Materials Center), including but not limited to:
  

• Public Relations Kit
• Public Policy and Advocacy Manual
• How to Recruit New GFWC Members; How To Build New GFWC Clubs; How to Retain Members; Membership Matters newsletter
• Leadership Tool Kit
• Guide to Successful Fundraising
• Juniorette Handbook

• GFWC ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS, to help local clubs and members operate democratically, solve problems fairly, and undertake responsibilities knowingly, including:
  

• Club Management section in the GFWC Club Manual
• Suggested Ceremonies and Anniversary Programs
• Model Bylaws
• GFWC Federation Day Celebration Guide

• GFWC PROFESSIONAL STAFF available to answer questions, provide information and ideas, solve problems
  

• E-GFWC, an email newsletter from the GFWC International President, with timely news and information
  

• GFWC WEBSITE: www.GFWC.org for up-to-date information on programs, meetings, public policy issues, as well as a "download center" with meeting registration, member transfer and new member forms, and report forms.
  

• WASHINGTON "INSIDER" PUBLIC POLICY INFORMATION

• The Legislative Network (LegNet), a free subscriber interactive network creating a communication and advocacy link between Congress and GFWC members
• Legislative Alerts, Urgent Action letters and GFWC Legislative Newsletters educating members on national policy issues and facilitating grassroots advocacy and action
• "Watching Washington" column in GFWC Clubwoman magazine

• INSURANCE PROGRAMS AT SPECIAL GROUP RATES, including club liability, supplemental health and long-term care policies
  

• MONETARY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS in GFWC-sponsored creative writing, art and photography contests, and the NEW national Jennie awards
  

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

• Free workshops in organizational skills, including time management, communications, public speaking, public relations and more, at district, state and international conventions
• Hands-on experience in club programs and projects that lead to or enhance career opportunities

• GFWC CLUBWOMAN MAGAZINE AND STATE NEWSLETTERS keep members and clubs-connected with each other across the state, the country and the globe
  

• New programs and initiatives are defined and described
• Successful club programs/projects/fundraisers are presented as models for adoption or adaptation by others

• THE GFWC WOMEN'S HISTORY AND RESOURCE CENTER (WHRC)

• chronicles the accomplishments of clubs and women volunteers,
• guarantees the preservation and accessibility of GFWC's past and present for the future.
  

• GFWC leadership Education and Development Seminar (LEADS) a program for grassroots members who exhibit the potential and desire to assume leadership positions in GFWC beyond their club.
  

• Each state Federation selects one LEADS attendee annually to attend the Seminar held in conjunction with the GFWC annual International Convention.
• Club, district and state level officers are encouraged to identify potential participants and follow state federation selection procedures.   
• Participation in LEADS helps members gain-the capabilities and confidence to serve GFWC with distinction
• Building a foundation of qualified, committed leaders for the future.

• GFWC MENTORS: active GFWC members with experience, special training and a passion for membership-related issues available to advise, counsel, assist-and encourage members who are dealing with difficult situations within their club, district or state.
  

• GFWC Mentors provide perspective and objectivity to sensitive situations that require an extra measure of on-going, personal care and concern.
• Members can request the services of a Mentor from the Director of Membership at GFWC Headquarters, who will assign one Mentor to the case.
• All information is - strictly confidential.
• Mentors work with members for as long as necessary to achieve a mutually acceptable resolution. Their work helps to ensure a healthy future for GFWC.

HOW DO YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ADVANTAGES?