General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Massachusetts

Lynne Stader, President

Junior Membership

Martha Casassa, Director of Junior Clubs

The Call to FALL CONFERENCE

of GFWC MA Junior Membership

2017

Make YOUR Connection!

The General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts Junior Membership

Fall Conference will convene at 9:30 am, Saturday, October 28, 2017at

Trinity Church

23 Main Street, Northborough, MA

Registration table opens at 8:45 am Conference runs until approximately 3:30 pm

Meeting Highlights

“Federation & You: The Perfect Fit” - meet and hear our

GFWC Director of Junior Clubs, Jolie Frankfurth

“Chefs in Schools” – Project Bread cooking demonstration and education

“Networking”–Nicole Kamal – MassSTAR Director of Programming and 2012 graduate

Federation Updates

LEADS Presentation, Donna Canavan, 2017 Massachusetts LEADS Graduate

2017 GFWC Convention Review and Awards/Board Meeting Update

2017 New England Region Conference Recap

Service Projects

Stars for Veterans

Toiletry Kits for St. Jude families

AND

Shopping Opportunities: BasketAuctions, Raffles, Leaf Loft, 1924 Society

CONFERENCE NEED to KNOW

Baskets

We ask each club’s support in providing a basket (or similar object) filled with goodies to be auctioned. Proceeds benefit Director’s Travel Expenses. Baskets are judged in categories, and citations are awarded at each conference. We thank you in advance for your ongoing support of our basket auctions.

Dress

Business casual

What to bring

You and fellow clubmember(s)
An open mind to learn
A desire to network with Juniors from around
our state
Be ready for some FUN! / Club basket for the basket auction
Travel size toiletry items for our service project
(shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, soap, razors, shaving cream, lotion, mouthwash)

AND remember cash or checks as we don’t take credit cards just yet!

REGISTRATION

The Reservation and Meals Form and payment must be received by Monday, October 16th.

Please make checks payable to GFWC of MA - Junior Membership. Return the form with payment to:

Laurie Middleton, Meetings Chairman, 14 Ruth Road, Northborough, MA 01532

REFUNDS

Registration and Luncheon fees are refundable ONLY if Meetings Chairman Laurie Middleton is notified by phone (508-393-5578) no later than October 16, 2017.

SEATING

Meal tickets should be picked up at the Registration Table. Seating is open for all members.

HOTELS

  • Doubletree Hilton, 5400 Computer Dr., Westborough, MA 01581 (508) 366-5511
  • Extended Stay America, 1800 Computer Dr., Westborough, MA 01581 (508) 366-6100

This hotel is an efficiency with a kitchen and a “grab and go breakfast”.

  • Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn and Embassy Suites – along Route 20, Marlborough, MA


Registration & Meals Form

Fall Conference – Trinity Church, Northborough MA

Reservation Deadline – October 16, 2016

Name of Club Attending______

Name of Contact Person______Phone number______

Member’s NAME / State Board
Delegate / Club
Delegate / Guest / 1st
Time
Attendee / Roast
Turkey / Roast
Beef / Tuna / Veggie

Total Number Attending: ______x $15.00 Registration fee = $ ______

Total Number Lunches: ______x $14.00 Luncheon cost = $ ______

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $______

Please mail to: Please make checks payable to:

Laurie MiddletonGFWC of Massachusetts - Junior Membership

14 Ruth Road

Northborough, MA 01532

***NOTE: Refunds will be given ONLY if Laurie Middleton (508-393-5578) is notified by phone

by October 16th.