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

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.

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
• Showered Camp Easter Seal with arts & craft supplies for their summer camping programs
• 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
• 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 a high school sophomore to attend the national Hugh O'Brien Youth Seminar
• Created 'Smile Bags' to be given to children who receive plastic surgery from international Operation Smile mission trips
• Made curtains for cabins at Camp Easter Seal
• Donated books to the Vinton Library

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