Start a New Club
Click here for the Membership Advancement Plan in the 2020-2022 GFWC Club Manual.
For forming a Juniorette Club click here (available in July) for the Juniorette Guide.
Clubs and even individuals are encouraged to make the commitment to building a new GFWC club or federating an existing club. While it may seem obvious for a club to sponsor one of the same category, this does not need to be the case. A Woman's Club could sponsor the formation of a collegiate club out of a local university, or a Junior Woman's Club could sponsor a Juniorette Club made up of some of the clubwomen’s daughters and their friends. Individuals may find they are living in an area with no existing club, and could consider getting in touch with a local women’s club to discuss federating, or begin the process of establishing a brand-new club themselves. All clubs and individuals interested in forming new clubs should contact the leaders in their state federation, as well as GFWC who can assist with building new clubs.
All GFWC Active Clubs are defined as a Woman's, Junior Woman's, Juniorette, or International Club. No matter what
membership category, when building new GFWC clubs think of creative ways to harness potential members.
Excerpted from www.GFWC.org. © 2010 General Federation of Women's Clubs 202-347-3168 www.GFWC.org.
Used with permission. May not be reproduced for sale or profit.
For forming a Juniorette Club click here (available in July) for the Juniorette Guide.
Clubs and even individuals are encouraged to make the commitment to building a new GFWC club or federating an existing club. While it may seem obvious for a club to sponsor one of the same category, this does not need to be the case. A Woman's Club could sponsor the formation of a collegiate club out of a local university, or a Junior Woman's Club could sponsor a Juniorette Club made up of some of the clubwomen’s daughters and their friends. Individuals may find they are living in an area with no existing club, and could consider getting in touch with a local women’s club to discuss federating, or begin the process of establishing a brand-new club themselves. All clubs and individuals interested in forming new clubs should contact the leaders in their state federation, as well as GFWC who can assist with building new clubs.
All GFWC Active Clubs are defined as a Woman's, Junior Woman's, Juniorette, or International Club. No matter what
membership category, when building new GFWC clubs think of creative ways to harness potential members.
- Workplace Clubs: In looking for sources of new clubs consider the workplace: government, university, or corporate offices. While these clubs would meet during work hours, they would draw women who already have something in common. Women in such clubs might hold breakfast, lunch, or dinner meetings convenient to the workplace schedule. Workplace clubs would function the same way as other clubs, choosing community projects, building friendships, and discussing topics of interest.
- Single Issue Clubs: Although GFWC offers diverse Community Service Programs, a club is not required to participate in all program areas. It is acceptable, and often beneficial, for a club to address a single issue. For example, community members interested in domestic violence awareness and prevention may want to form a GFWC club that focuses on that particular interest. A single issue club would be an Active Membership club with voting privileges.
- Collegiate Clubs: Colleges and universities can be an excellent source for GFWC members. Campuses often face the same challenges in conservation, crime, and safety, as other traditional communities. A collegiate club could meet the unique needs of the campus as well as accommodate the lifestyles of students.
- Cyber Clubs: GFWC Cyber Clubs are designed for women who want to make new friends while making a difference in their communities through volunteer service, but for whatever reason, cannot attend regular club meetings in person. They do not “meet” regularly. Instead of traditional meetings they send email blasts, post photos and project ideas to a Facebook page, and provide project updates on a webpage. The webpage also tells potential members how to join, and allows existing members to find out how they can contribute to various projects.
Excerpted from www.GFWC.org. © 2010 General Federation of Women's Clubs 202-347-3168 www.GFWC.org.
Used with permission. May not be reproduced for sale or profit.