General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Massachusetts
Elfriede K. Parker, President
“A BEACON OF HOPE"
Official Call to the Fall Meeting
Saturday, October 29, 2016 Embassy Suites Hotel Waltham, MA
MORNING MEETING – 10:00 am
Presiding – Elfriede K. Parker, President
BUSINESS
Resolutions Donna Shibley, Second Vice President
GFWC of Massachusetts Charter Presented to Mary Ann Pierce, Chairman
GFWC Marlborough Juniorettes Membership/Leadership
Report of GFWC International Convention, Baltimore MD Donna Shibley, Second Vice President
Report of New England Region Conference, Warwick, RI Diane McCurley, Recording Secretary
2016 GFWC LEADS Seminar Katie Robey, 2016 LEADS Graduate
MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITIONS Mary Ann Pierce, Chairman
Membership/Leadership
GUEST SPEAKER Dr. John Maina, Administrator
Higashi School, Randolph
RECESS
RECEPTION
"Halloween Theme"
Cash bar, Mask Contest, Special Guests
LUNCHEON – 12:45 PM
AFTERNOON SESSION
GUEST SPEAKER Suellen Brazil, GFWC Secretary
ENTERTAINMENT "Uptown Girls", Broadway Melodies
MEMBERSHIP MOMENT Elfriede K. Parker, President
ADJOURNMENT
ADVANCE REGISTRATION:
Registration and Luncheon Package--$45.00 Registration only--$15.00
BY MAIL—Send Check and Registration form to Nancy Gale, 13 Allison Rd., Northborough 01532 by October 20, 2016. Please check whether state or club delegate or non-delegate or guest and meal choice for each attendee.
PLEASE NOTE: Payment by check only should be made payable to GFWC of Massachusetts. Requests for refunds must be made directly to Nancy Gale at 508-393-0330, by October 20, 2016 NO EXCEPTIONS.
MENU: Pork Loin served with Potatoes
Selection of Seasonal Vegetables
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
Coffee and Tea
Vegetarian Meal – Chef’s Choice
HOTEL
Embassy Suites Boston Waltham, 550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Please call Abbie at 1-781-487-4250. Abbie is on duty Monday to Friday from 9-5:30. Suite rooms are $129.00 + tax per night.
Deadline for reservations: October 24, 2016
DIRECTIONS:
From Mass. Turnpike - Take Mass. Turnpike to Route 128/95 North . Take Route 128/95 to exit 27B (Winter St.). At the end of the exit ramp, take a right at the light. Then, at the top of the hill, bear right to go over the highway. Get in the lane for First Avenue. The hotel entrance is on First Avenue at the corner of First Avenue and Winter Street.
From Route 128/95 South to Exit 27B (Winter St.) Bear right off the ramp. Get in the lane for First Avenue. The hotel entrance is on First Avenue at the corner of First Avenue and Winter Street.
Who's Who at Fall Meeting
Dr. John Maina
Prior to coming to the United States, Dr. Maina worked as a high school teacher and deputy principal in Kenya. He has training and experience in special education as well as educational leadership and planning. He's well versed with educating children and young adults diagnosed with autism. His son, Joemark, is the last-born and has been diagnosed with autism.
As the Director of Program Research, Evaluation and Development at the Boston Higashi School he provides overall leadership and coordination of the school's research initiatives and is also involved in the overall school program evaluation and development. He very much enjoys being around and working with the students. He also loves training and mentoring the staff
Dr. Maina and his wife are the parents of three sons.
Suellen Brazil
With a rich background and 43 years’ experience, GFWC Secretary Suellen Brazil is a dynamic leader whose dedication and passion are unwavering.
From 1980-84, Suellen served first as GFWC Alabama Director of Junior Clubs and later as GFWC Junior Education Chairman. In 1985 Suellen became HOBY International Leadership Seminar National Volunteer Chairman and then Region Director. O’Brian Youth Foundation.
During 40 years on the GFWC Alabama Board, Suellen has served in all appointed/elected offices including GFWC Alabama State President (1998–2000) where policy improvements she championed continue to impact Alabama today. She has organized exceptional training opportunities as State Leadership Chairman, including seminars at the State Capitol.
After serving as state president, Suellen successfully led the GFWC Safety program, Credentials Committee, and GFWC Southern Region as treasurer, secretary, vice president, and president. As president, she visited the Woman’s Club of Aruba to welcome them to Southern Region. As chair of the GFWC Leadership Committee in 2012-14, she oversaw a 73% increase in GFWC State LEADS programs.
A native Alabamian, she and husband Billy have two sons.
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS OF MASSACHUSETTS
Elfriede Parker, President
2016 FALL MEETING
REGISTRATION FORM
Club Name ______
State voting Club voting Non-voting Meal choice
Name ______Delegate Delegate Delegate Guest Pork Vegetarian
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# ___Registrations only @ $15.00 $ ______
# ___Registration & Luncheon Packages @ $45.00 $ ______
Total $ submitted with Registration Form $ ______
Send to Nancy Gale, Credentials and Registration Chairman, 13 Allison Rd., Northborough, MA 01532
with check payable to GFWC of Massachusetts by October 20, 2016.