MAY 4, 2019
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, LITTLE ROCK
THEME
“MAKE GFWC YOUR CUP OF TEA”
Hostess
GFWC of Arkansas District 1 & 2
Co-Presidents, Lita King & Jan Lusk
(Presented by Connie Cloinger)
Blytheville Women’s Club - Shirley Griffin President
Timely Club - Debbie Kamps President
Honored Guest
GFWC President Elect, Marian St. Clair
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, LITTLE ROCK
THEME
“MAKE GFWC YOUR CUP OF TEA”
Hostess
GFWC of Arkansas District 1 & 2
Co-Presidents, Lita King & Jan Lusk
(Presented by Connie Cloinger)
Blytheville Women’s Club - Shirley Griffin President
Timely Club - Debbie Kamps President
Honored Guest
GFWC President Elect, Marian St. Clair
Corrections to the Program: Mary Ann Arnold is serving on theGFWC International Liaison Committee. Marianne Maynard is serving on theGFWC Strategic Planning Committee.
Friday, May 3, 2019 dinner begins at 6:00 pm instead of 5:00 pm.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
National Guard is not present due to flooding in the state.
Penny Hadley to do Response, Debbie Thomas is on her way.
Connie Cloinger presentedfor Jennifer Taylor.
JeNelleLipton presented for Lori Burton.
It is Claudia Reidmueller instead of Claudis.
Glenda Cross instead of Glenna.
Joyce Worley is not present to present.
Marrianne Maynard is not Maynord.
Kari Melnycheck is not present Marianne Maynard is presenting for her.
Kathy Wilbourn is presenting for Jane Adair,
Rosa Morrow instead of Rese Morrow.
Processional mc is Robyn Stayton.
The Convention was called to order at 9:00 am by GFWC of AR President, Diana Glaze.
Inspiration and Invocation was presented by JeNelleLipton.
Jane Jackson led our Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Letters of Welcome from Mary Ellen Brock and Mayor Frank Scott Jr wereread by Penny Hadley, Corresponding Secretary.
Welcome to convention was presented by Connie Cloinger.
Welcome to the convention from GFWC International was given by Marian St. Clair.
Dr. Glaze introduced officers, honorary Presidents, Distinguished Guests and Honored Guests.
Preliminary credentials was presented by Jennifer Taylor,
Mary Ann Arnold presented the Convention Rules, the Program and the minutes committee report which was accepted by the Minutes Committee.
Treasurer’s report was presented by Debbie Hall.
Finance and Budget Report was presented by JeNelle Lipton.
The Bylaw change was presented by Robyn Stayton, Chairman of the Committee, regarding changing the At Large Member status. The motion was voted on and adopted.
Convention delegates approved unanimously the motion by Marianne Maynard to recommend Debbie Thomas for the position of secretary of the South Central Region. She gave information to secretary Davis to compose a letter to be sent to the proper SCR chairman. Marianne Maynard also handed out the Trick or Treat for Unicef boxes for clubs to get a head start on fundraising.
Dr. Glaze announced that Raymelle Greening will be the Leads Candidate for GFWC of AR.
Jane Jackson, Vice President and Dean of Program/Contests, presided over the contest section of the program. Winners are listed on a separate attached sheet. Jane Jackson reports that we had 15 clubs reporting, 550 projects, 23,000 volunteer hours, 125,000 dollars raised and 63,000 in kind hours.
Our Luncheon reflected the convention Theme, “Make GFWC Your Cup of Tea” was served to members in the Jackson Room. Each attendee was given a “honey bag” consisting of tea,honey and honey candy courtesy of Dr. Glaze. Hot tea, cold tea or water were served to the diners. Lunch consisted of a chicken wrap, chips, fruit salad, and assorted desserts of creme brulee, petit fours and assorted bars. Our blessing was presented by Rosa Morrow. Winner of the Nurse’s Scholarship is Alesha Anderson submittedby GFWC of AR 20th Century Club of Harrison. Winner of the Teacher’s Scholarship is Lillian Warren of GFWC of Warren. Our keynote speaker, Marian St. Clair was introduced by Mary Ann Arnold. Marian gave an inspirational speech. President Glaze presented her with various gifts from our state. Door prizes were given and we were adjourned for the afternoon meetings.
Jane Jackson resumed the awards for contest winners. The winners are attached.
Our Memorial Service was led by JeNelle Lipton who lit candles in different types of holders to represent the diversity of each person honored. Those memorialized were:
- Dorothy Wilks
- Kathy Claussen
- Mary Worley
- Dorothy Lewis
- Dorothy Doville
- Darlene Cree
Marian St. Clair presented a fundraising mini workshop.
Ladies retired until the evening festivities.
The banquet began at 6:30 pm. Our evening banquet processional was read by Robyn Stayton. After everyone was introduced and seated, Dr. Glaze welcomed everyone and introduced our guest. Connie Cloinger asked the blessing. Our entertainment was “Patsy” and “Elvis” aka Barry and Donna Humphries who royally entertained us. Everyone enjoyed their music and Elvis impersonation.
The 122th Annual Spring Convention of the GFWC of Arkansas was concluded with the final Credential Report given by Jennifer Taylor and accepted as presented.
CREDENTIAL REPORT
Club Member 39 51
Club Presidents 5 6
Club Officers 11 13
State Officers 7 7
State Chairman 15 16
Past State Presidents 8 10
Region Officer 1 1
International Officer 1 1
International Chairmen 5 5
Guest 2 2
Preliminary total 41 Final total 53
There being no further business to come before the Convention, it was adjourned by President, Dr. Diana Glaze at 8:45 pm.
Vickie Davis
GFWC of AR
Recording Secretary
GFWC OF ARKANSAS
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
MAY 3, 2019
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL - LITTLE ROCK, AR
ATTENDEES: President Diana Glaze, Connie Cloinger, KatriniaCloinger, Mary Ann Arnold, Penny Hadley, Debbie Hall, Vickie Davis, Jane Jackson, Pat Kennedy, Kathy Wilbourn, JeNelle Lipton
The meeting was called to order by President, Diana Glaze, at 3:04 pm.
The minutes of the previous meeting were individually read by those present and were approved as read.
The Budget and Finance Chairman, Lori Burton, was unable to attend the meeting and her report copy was presented by Debbie Hall. Debbie Hall, Treasurer presented her report which will be filed and submitted for a later audit. Our CD will mature in September and a decision will be made at the August meeting as to what our intentions are in regards to the CD. Item of note was a payment of $140. 00 to reinstate the state website. www.Arkansasgfwc.org.
Correspondence report by Penny Hadley, Corresponding Secretarty, was that she sent a few cards to members and have received letters from Mary Ellen Brock, GFWC International President and from Frank Scott Jr., Mayor of Little Rock, AR. They each sent well wishes for our convention.
Reports are as follows:
Our LEADS Candidate this year is Raymelle Greening. President Glaze encouraged all clubs to look for our next candidate and have them ready to go.
The Jeannie Award candidates must be turned in to President Glaze by June 1, 2019. Urges clubs to nominate eligible candidates.
Executive Board meeting will be July 13, 2019 at 10:00 am. Location is the NLR Women’s Clubhouse.
Workshop will be August 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at the NLR Women’s Clubhouse.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 pm.
Submitted by:
Vickie Davis
RecordingSecretary
GFWC of Arkansas
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
MAY 3, 2019
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL - LITTLE ROCK, AR
ATTENDEES: President Diana Glaze, Connie Cloinger, KatriniaCloinger, Mary Ann Arnold, Penny Hadley, Debbie Hall, Vickie Davis, Jane Jackson, Pat Kennedy, Kathy Wilbourn, JeNelle Lipton
The meeting was called to order by President, Diana Glaze, at 3:04 pm.
The minutes of the previous meeting were individually read by those present and were approved as read.
The Budget and Finance Chairman, Lori Burton, was unable to attend the meeting and her report copy was presented by Debbie Hall. Debbie Hall, Treasurer presented her report which will be filed and submitted for a later audit. Our CD will mature in September and a decision will be made at the August meeting as to what our intentions are in regards to the CD. Item of note was a payment of $140. 00 to reinstate the state website. www.Arkansasgfwc.org.
Correspondence report by Penny Hadley, Corresponding Secretarty, was that she sent a few cards to members and have received letters from Mary Ellen Brock, GFWC International President and from Frank Scott Jr., Mayor of Little Rock, AR. They each sent well wishes for our convention.
Reports are as follows:
- Budget and Finance, has 2 members that met and are not suggesting anything at this time.
- Bylaws change is recommended for Members at Large. Recommendation is that they do not have to register every year. Their membership is assured by merely paying their dues and turning in their reports.
- Convention Coordinator, Mary Ann Arnold, has given written information to members in regards to their table seating.
- SCR Region has been asked to contribute 1100 gallon size bags plastic bags for International Conference project of hygiene kits.
- Web site is operational and the webmaster is continuing to add information. Website www.arkansasgfwc.org
- Other committee reports were: President Glaze reminded the group of the GFWC Initiatives and the importance of reporting information to her. Copies of the Initiatives were placed in the convention packets for easy reference.
Our LEADS Candidate this year is Raymelle Greening. President Glaze encouraged all clubs to look for our next candidate and have them ready to go.
The Jeannie Award candidates must be turned in to President Glaze by June 1, 2019. Urges clubs to nominate eligible candidates.
Executive Board meeting will be July 13, 2019 at 10:00 am. Location is the NLR Women’s Clubhouse.
Workshop will be August 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at the NLR Women’s Clubhouse.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 pm.
Submitted by:
Vickie Davis
RecordingSecretary
GFWC of Arkansas
Contest Results, May 4 2019
CONSERVATION
Under 5K: 1. Sesame Club, 2. Timely Club, 3. Elsie McCain
Over 5K: 1. Warren Women's Club 2. Junior Civic League of Ft. Smith,
3. Blytheville
EDUCATION
Under 5K: Timely Club of Hardy
Over 5K: 20th Century Club of Harrison
HOMELIFE
Under 5K: 1. Hardy Club, 2. Fordyce Sesame Club, 3. Elsie McCain Club
Over 5K: 1. Adelaide Morrilton Club, 2. Blytheville Woman's Club,
3. 20th Century Harrison Club
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Over 5K: 1. Blytheville, 2. Warren, 3. Adelaide Club
Under 5K: 1. Sesame of Fordyce, Timely Club of Hardy
PUBLIC ISSUES
1. 20th Century, 2. AMICI Club of Stuttgart, 3. Sesame Club of Fordyce
SPECIAL PROJECT
Under 5K: 1. Hardy Timely Club, 2. Sesame Club of Fordyce, 3. Elsie McCain Club of Hazen
Over 5K: 1. Warren Women's Club, 2. GFWC Women's Club of Van Buren, 3. GFWC Junior Civic League of Ft. Smith
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS: Warren Women's Club
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Under 5K: GFWC Timely Club Hardy, 2. GFWC Elsie McCain
Over 5K: Warren Women's Club, 2. GFWC Women's League of Van Buren, 3. GFWC Stuttgart Women's Club
PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL PROJECT
Under 5K: 1. Hardy Women's Club, 2. Elsie McCain
Over 5K: 1. 20th Century Club, 2. Warren Women's Club, 3. AMICI Club of Stuttgart
FUNDRAISING
1. GFWC Women's Club of Van Buren
LEADERSHIP
1. Warren Women's Club, 2. AMICI Club, 3, North Little Rock Women's Club
LEGISLATION & PUBLIC POLICY
Under 5K: 1 Warren Women's Club
MEMBERSHIP
1. Warren, 2. Stuttgart
WOMEN'S HISTORY & RESOURCE CENTER
Under 5K: 1. Timely Club, 2. Sesame Club
Over 5K: 1. Warren Women's Club, 2. 20th Century Club, 3. GFWC Women's League of Van Buren
NEWSLETTER CONTEST
Stuttgart Jr. Women's Club
MEDIA CAMPAIGN CONTEST
Website Contest: Timely Club
AUDREY SWOPE YOUTH POETRY CONTEST
CATEGORY 1: Corbin Curry, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 2: Jaycee Courtney, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 3: Hayley McKinley, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 4: Junior Pacheco, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
AUDREY SWOPE YOUTH SHORT STORY
CATEGORY 1: Stormy Taylor, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 2: Abby Huitt, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 3: Weston Reep, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 4: Junior Pacheco, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
MEMBER - Arts and Crafts Contest
Member - Betty Greene Sparks Art Contest
Member - Photography Contest - Chris Weems
Member- Short Story
Diane Parnell - GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
MEMBER - POETRY CONTEST
1. Diane Parnell - GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
2. Evelyn Gaye Williams, GFWC Women's League of VanBuren, AR
SCRAPBOOK
1. 20th Century, Harrison, 2. GFWC Women's League of Van Buren,
3. GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
YEARBOOK
1. Fordyce, 2. AMICI, 3. 20th Century Club
10 PENNY ART
WATERCOLOR
1. Nick Ivey, Timely Club, 2. Trevor Sitz, Timely Club
GRAPHIC PENCIL
1. Jaimee Gurly, Timely Club, 2. Audrienne Avery, Warren
COLOR PENCIL
1. Breann Larson, 2. Jacey Golden, 3. Bailey Carver
PAINT MIXED MEDIUM
1. Michele Flowers, Timely, 2. Dayonya Moore, 3. Yoelt Campos
MULTI MEDIUM
1. Darby Kielsing, Elsie McCain
2. Mercedes Hilliard, Warren
3. Faith Jackson, Warren
WATERCOLOR
1. Ashley Tolar, TImely
2. Jocelyn Romero Davison, Elsie McCain
3. Alex Everroad, Warren
DRAWING
1. Joel Hoppe, Timely
2. Madison Berry, 20th Century
3 Jocelyn Romero Davison Elsie McCain
ACRYLIC
1. Haley Murphy, Timely Club
2. Hannah Witty, 20th Century
3. Ashton Gorman, Warren
The Creativity Award Goes to GFWC Stuttgart Junior Women's Club
ESO
Vickie Davis - Century - District 5 GFWC Women's League of Van Buren
Linda Mathis - Torch - District 6 - GFWC 20th Century Club of Harrison
Gwen Gresham - Star
Kathy Wilburn - 5 Century
Pat Kennedy - 4 Century
Carolyn Harp - 2 Century
Jane Adair - Torch
Nancy Seal - Pledge
Diane Esell - Star
Lonna Sprenger - 1 Century Large
Rhonda Trawbrodge - Membership, District 7 Adelaide Club
Diane Parnell - 2 Century, District 8 Warren Women's Club
Jerrie Townsend - Pledge, District 8, AMICI Club of Stuttgart
CONSERVATION
Under 5K: 1. Sesame Club, 2. Timely Club, 3. Elsie McCain
Over 5K: 1. Warren Women's Club 2. Junior Civic League of Ft. Smith,
3. Blytheville
EDUCATION
Under 5K: Timely Club of Hardy
Over 5K: 20th Century Club of Harrison
HOMELIFE
Under 5K: 1. Hardy Club, 2. Fordyce Sesame Club, 3. Elsie McCain Club
Over 5K: 1. Adelaide Morrilton Club, 2. Blytheville Woman's Club,
3. 20th Century Harrison Club
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Over 5K: 1. Blytheville, 2. Warren, 3. Adelaide Club
Under 5K: 1. Sesame of Fordyce, Timely Club of Hardy
PUBLIC ISSUES
1. 20th Century, 2. AMICI Club of Stuttgart, 3. Sesame Club of Fordyce
SPECIAL PROJECT
Under 5K: 1. Hardy Timely Club, 2. Sesame Club of Fordyce, 3. Elsie McCain Club of Hazen
Over 5K: 1. Warren Women's Club, 2. GFWC Women's Club of Van Buren, 3. GFWC Junior Civic League of Ft. Smith
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS: Warren Women's Club
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Under 5K: GFWC Timely Club Hardy, 2. GFWC Elsie McCain
Over 5K: Warren Women's Club, 2. GFWC Women's League of Van Buren, 3. GFWC Stuttgart Women's Club
PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL PROJECT
Under 5K: 1. Hardy Women's Club, 2. Elsie McCain
Over 5K: 1. 20th Century Club, 2. Warren Women's Club, 3. AMICI Club of Stuttgart
FUNDRAISING
1. GFWC Women's Club of Van Buren
LEADERSHIP
1. Warren Women's Club, 2. AMICI Club, 3, North Little Rock Women's Club
LEGISLATION & PUBLIC POLICY
Under 5K: 1 Warren Women's Club
MEMBERSHIP
1. Warren, 2. Stuttgart
WOMEN'S HISTORY & RESOURCE CENTER
Under 5K: 1. Timely Club, 2. Sesame Club
Over 5K: 1. Warren Women's Club, 2. 20th Century Club, 3. GFWC Women's League of Van Buren
NEWSLETTER CONTEST
Stuttgart Jr. Women's Club
MEDIA CAMPAIGN CONTEST
Website Contest: Timely Club
AUDREY SWOPE YOUTH POETRY CONTEST
CATEGORY 1: Corbin Curry, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 2: Jaycee Courtney, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 3: Hayley McKinley, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 4: Junior Pacheco, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
AUDREY SWOPE YOUTH SHORT STORY
CATEGORY 1: Stormy Taylor, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 2: Abby Huitt, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 3: Weston Reep, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
CATEGORY 4: Junior Pacheco, GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
MEMBER - Arts and Crafts Contest
Member - Betty Greene Sparks Art Contest
Member - Photography Contest - Chris Weems
Member- Short Story
Diane Parnell - GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
MEMBER - POETRY CONTEST
1. Diane Parnell - GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
2. Evelyn Gaye Williams, GFWC Women's League of VanBuren, AR
SCRAPBOOK
1. 20th Century, Harrison, 2. GFWC Women's League of Van Buren,
3. GFWC Warren Women's Club of Arkansas
YEARBOOK
1. Fordyce, 2. AMICI, 3. 20th Century Club
10 PENNY ART
WATERCOLOR
1. Nick Ivey, Timely Club, 2. Trevor Sitz, Timely Club
GRAPHIC PENCIL
1. Jaimee Gurly, Timely Club, 2. Audrienne Avery, Warren
COLOR PENCIL
1. Breann Larson, 2. Jacey Golden, 3. Bailey Carver
PAINT MIXED MEDIUM
1. Michele Flowers, Timely, 2. Dayonya Moore, 3. Yoelt Campos
MULTI MEDIUM
1. Darby Kielsing, Elsie McCain
2. Mercedes Hilliard, Warren
3. Faith Jackson, Warren
WATERCOLOR
1. Ashley Tolar, TImely
2. Jocelyn Romero Davison, Elsie McCain
3. Alex Everroad, Warren
DRAWING
1. Joel Hoppe, Timely
2. Madison Berry, 20th Century
3 Jocelyn Romero Davison Elsie McCain
ACRYLIC
1. Haley Murphy, Timely Club
2. Hannah Witty, 20th Century
3. Ashton Gorman, Warren
The Creativity Award Goes to GFWC Stuttgart Junior Women's Club
ESO
Vickie Davis - Century - District 5 GFWC Women's League of Van Buren
Linda Mathis - Torch - District 6 - GFWC 20th Century Club of Harrison
Gwen Gresham - Star
Kathy Wilburn - 5 Century
Pat Kennedy - 4 Century
Carolyn Harp - 2 Century
Jane Adair - Torch
Nancy Seal - Pledge
Diane Esell - Star
Lonna Sprenger - 1 Century Large
Rhonda Trawbrodge - Membership, District 7 Adelaide Club
Diane Parnell - 2 Century, District 8 Warren Women's Club
Jerrie Townsend - Pledge, District 8, AMICI Club of Stuttgart
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