GFWC Kitsap Peninsula Buzzings Living the Volunteer Spirit June

August 2017

President’s Message – I hope you all are enjoying your summer. We certainly have had great weather. We are now 501 c 3. I am working on completing our club tax form. I will be attending the GFWC Board of Directors meeting the end of the month. Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you in September. Nancy

Next Meeting, September 21st 6 pm Subway on Kitsap Way.

August Calendar

4th District Picnic Tacoma

5th Chico Salmon Park Work Party 9 am

19th Food Drive Fred Meyer

26th Jewelry Party Mary’s 6 pm

29th Nina’s Anniversary

Friendship Lunch – Thank you Gail for inviting us to your lovely home. We had a great time and were able to cut out 60 Christmas stockings. Thank you Gail, Laura, Julie, Kathy, Mary, and Sally.

Chico Salmon Park – The Chico Salmon Park work party for Saturday, August 5thwill be from 9am to noon . We will need a few cookies and would welcome your help working at the park if you have the time.

Your dreams come true when you act to turn them into realities.

ESO- Reading group – Continue to read this summer and bring your book reports to Sally at our meeting in September. Need to know title, author, published date, number of pages, and a brief summary.

Craft /Jewelry Party – Mary will teach us to make earrings at her home August 26th (Saturday at 6 pm) hope all can make it.

YWCA – We are continuing to collect cleaning supplies for the women at the YWCA shelter. Here is the list:

*Laundry Detergent

* Dryer Sheets

*Sponge

* Bucket

*Paper Towels

* Liquid Dish Soap

* All Purpose Cleaner

* Window Cleaner

* Bathroom Cleaner

* Linen/Air Deodorizer

* Toilet Paper

Christmas Tree for Violet E. Carlson Bazaar – We will decorate 2 or 3 mini trees. The themes we need ornaments for are “Food”, “Downton Abbey” and Snowmen.

Clothing Event for Retsil - A BIG thank you to Jan's family who donated most of the clothing for this event. The ladies loved the many choices they had this time. Julie, Sally, Juanita, Mary and Kathy had a great time interacting with the residents who visited the 2nd Ladies Shopping Event at Retsil on July 14th. We saw former shoppers and met new ones. Even more men came to visit and "shop" and asked if we had things for them, so we are going to talk in Sept. about doing a joint event for both the ladies and the men sometime late fall. After the event we all enjoyed a nice and relaxing lunch at Everybody's Cookhouse. Thanks to those who helped by gathering, sorting and supporting this worthwhile project. Thanks to Brandi at Retsil for her help and support. PS We even got popcorn brought to us by one of the workers. Clothing not selected was distributed around the community to help others in need. A total amount will be reported in Sept.

Take Action at the GFWC Legislative Alert Center Here is the latest information from the Legislative Alert Center. You can sign up at http://www.gfwc.org/legislative-action-center/ to receive these alerts.

Congress makes critical decisions in determining access and affordability for health care services for each and every family. It is time for Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to improve the Affordable Care Act to ensure quality and affordability of medical and mental health care services, prohibit discrimination for pre-existing conditions, prohibit gender discrimination in insurance rating and medical research, and prohibit lifetime caps.

GFWC-WS Fall Board will be September 22 -24 in Yakima.

Western States Region Conference will be in Helena, MT. September 8-10. These events are open to all members. It’s a great way to learn more about GFWC and meet other GFWC members. We will be car pooling to Yakima. Deadlines are fast approaching. Please let Nancy know, if you are interested and need a registration form.

Fall Board Craft Table

We will have a table (to raise money for club projects) at the GFWC-WS Fall Board meeting in Yakima. Here is what some members have said they will donate.

Sally: Bath Bombs

Julie: Crocheted washcloths

Kathy: Lavender sachets

Mary: Rice bags

Kathy and Mary: Scented handmade soaps

Laura : earrings , necklace , bracelet

Walk & Talk Laura, Nina, Sarah and Nancy walked at Lion’s Park in July. I encourage you to continue to walk, however I’m not setting up any specific days right now. Call some of your GFWC friends and invite them to walk with you.

Building 9 at Retsil – Building 9 at Retsil- If you have donations for the Rehabilitation and Work Training Program at Retsil, bring them to the meeting. Items that can be used are towels, dishes, glasses, pots and pans, cooking utensils, etc.

The control center of your live is your attitude.

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GFWC Kitsap Peninsula Buzzings Living the Volunteer Spirit June

August 2017

Bremerton Backpack Brigade – Here is a message from them, if you are interested in helping them.

Since we nearly emptied our pantry into the backpacks sent out at the end of last school year, the first order of business is to get it restocked. To get a jump start on this process, we'll be holding a food drive at Fred Meyer, in Bremerton, on Saturday, August 19th, from 9 to 4.

We need a lot of volunteers to each take a two hour shift at some point during that day. If this is a way you can help the Brigade get food to hungry kids, please respond to this email (or call me at 360.471.9588) to get scheduled for a shift that day, convenient to your schedule.

This is a family friendly event, feel free to bring your children, Sunday school class, book study group, scout troop, friends, fellow club members, whoever. They are all welcome!

The Brigade also needs new or gently used backpacks to sent food home. If this is a way you might want to help, please bring your donated backpack(s) to Fred Meyers anytime during the food drive.

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GFWC Kitsap Peninsula Buzzings Living the Volunteer Spirit June

August 2017

GFWC - An international women’s organization dedicated to community service by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Together We are Living the Volunteer Spirit. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is proudly represented in thousands of communities by dedicated volunteers working to better the lives of their neighbors, making towns safer and more beautiful and extending the hand of support and friendship to individuals near and far. We are mothers and daughters, business and community leaders, and women of diverse interests, talents, and backgrounds – all united by a dedication to community service through volunteer service.

Next Meeting will be September 21st at Subway on Kitsap Way

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