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 - Women's Health, Pandemic flu, Weight loss and Building healthy self-worth, Financial Security, & Community Support
- INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - UNICEF
Cultural Exchange & International Understanding
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Veterans, 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
Department & Division Chairmen
2008-2010
Arts in Community
Arts in the Community
Brigidann Turadek
Chairman
74 Clover Avenue
Floral Park, NY 11001
brigidann@hotmail.com
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Photography
Yvonne Holstein
Chairman
P.O. Box 5537
Syracuse, NY 13220
yholstein@twcny.rr.com
Winter Address:
8251 Pathfinder Loop
Fort Myers, FL 33919 |
Creative Arts
Pat Pedley
213 Oak Street
Floral Park, NY 11001
bearsmom@optonline.net
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Crafts Program
Mary Ann Metz
278 Vrooman Avenue
Amsterdam, NY 12010
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Conservation
Education
Home Life
International Affairs
Reaching Out Internationally
Bernice Hayes
Chairman
70 Spruce Ave.
Floral Park, NY 11001
hbernie29@aol.com |
United Nations / UNICEF
Elaine Ko Talmadge
161 Country Club Lane
Ft. Johnson, NY 12070
mako@nycap.rr.com |
Public Affairs
Citizenship
Sande Zirlin
Chairman
26 Romeyn Ave.
Amsterdam, NY 12010-3410
zirl2712@hotmail.com
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Focus on Community Safety
Sandy Frisone
15 Meadow Road
Rexford, NY 12148
sandyy6@msn.com
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New York State Federation of Women's Club