Co-Chairmen
Jeannie Chaney
Penny Speyer
District Chairmen
LED: Esther White
NED: Barb Savarin
NWD: Kim Williamson
SED: Roetta Lewis
SWD: Kathy Combs
Arts in the Community Objective
Art awakens the senses. Art opens the heart and mind to possibilities and fuels the imagination. Art is a process of learning to create ourselves and experience the world in new ways. Art supports the bigger picture view of life: beauty,symbols, spirituality, and storytelling, and helps us to step out of time, allowing one to be present in the moment. Art keeps the magic alive.
Community Focus
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Host a Club Member Bus Trip to Visit a Local Landmark, Winery, Art Gallery, or Famous Home.
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Make Plans and Put Together a “Sip n Paint” Event with proceeds to benefit the GFWC “Ohio Room” at GFWC Headquarters.
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Donate to the GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Annual Arts and Crafts Auction at Convention to support the GFWC Capital Campaign. Get Your Districts and Local Clubs to donate Ohio themed Baskets/Items
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Visit a Local Nursing Home, Take/Donate Supplies, and Do a One on One “Hands on” Art Project with Residents.
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Sponsor a Dance Team at a Local Dance Studio or Group at a Local Performing Arts Theatre Venue.
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Showcase Artistic Talents of Club Members and Juniorette Members at Monthly Meetings or Club Events.
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Promote and Create Awareness for “Youth Art Month” During the Month of March by Awarding Scholarships in Schools to Students, GFWC Ohio Juniorette Girls/Clubs, as well as Supporting Youth Art Shows.
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Collect Donated Musical Instruments for Students in Local School Bands, Orchestras, or Organizations.
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Have a Program with Performances by Local Students – Vocal, Instrumental, or Theatrical
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Support Your Local High Schools Bands, Choir, and Play Performances by Attending as a Group, Working Their Concession Stands, Taking Out Advertising, or Providing Refreshments.
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Promote Quality Art Programs for Children, Adults, and Groups with Disabilities. Sponsor a Themed Party along with Refreshments, and a “Hands on” Project. Make it Fun!
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Sponsor Your Local GFWC Ohio Juniorette Club to Attend a Local Dance, Movie, Play, or Theatre Performance.
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Promote Music and Musical Events/Plays and Purchase Tickets for Children/Young Adults to Attend.
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Host a Local “Women in the Arts” Program and Invite Artists to Set Up and Speak at Your Monthly meeting/event.
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Create More Awareness for Art Education in Schools and Adopt a Classroom. Promote the Arts and hold a Fun “Hands on” and Learning Project.
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Volunteer Your Time or Your Club’s Time at a Local Art Gallery, Museum, Art Venue, or Arts/Crafts Show.
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Support Local Culinary Arts Projects – “Taste Events,” Cooking Schools, Featured Chefs, and Local Restaurants.