GFWC - NYSFWC Departments

GFWC-NYSFWC is comprised of six areas of interest, better known as Departments.

ARTS - Arts & Crafts, Painting, Photography, Literature, Poetry, Short Story, Performing Arts and Drama.
Each year awards and scholarships are given at local levels as well as state levels.
CONSERVATION - Energy Awareness, Resource Conservation, Solid Waste Management, Water Quality & Beautification
EDUCATION - Literacy, Learning Disabilities & Continuing Education
HOME LIFE - Family Economics, Women's Health & Substance Abuse
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - Cultural Exchange & International Understanding
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Crime Prevention, Issue Awareness & Safety
SPECIAL PROJECTS - Community Involvement, Leadership, Legislation & Public Policy

The work of the GFWC-NYSFWC is administered through the efforts of the State Board of Directors.

Each Club may choose which projects best serve the needs and interests of its members and community.

Our Clubs in New York State Support:

Canine Companions for Independence
UNICEF
HOBY

New York State Federation of Women's Clubs

Departments

Department & Division Chairmen

2004-2006

Arts in Community

Pat Pedley, Department Chairman

Clubwoman/Student Art Contest

Photography Program

Clubwoman/Student Craft Contest

Clubwoman & Youth Writing Contest

Conservation

Yelena Hill, Department Chairman

Resource Conservation Program

Beautification Program

Education

Anne Witkowski, Department Chairman

Education for Life & ESO

Be Cool After School

Literacy - Tutoring from the Heart
(GFWC President's Special Project)

Home Life

--- , Department Chairman

New Horizons in Health

Immunize Now

Helping Hands
Canine Companions for Independence

International Affairs

Meena Rustgi, Department Chairman

Reaching Out Internationally

United Nations / UNICEF

Public Affairs

Sande Zirlin, Department Chairman

Citizenship

Safety Program