April2017

DoingSmallThingsWithA GFWC Lawrenceville Woman’s Club

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WhatafunnightcelebratingSt.Patty'sonPerryStreet.TheLONAGallerysetusupinthefrontwindowoftheirgalleryforFacePainting.Therewerecookiesandgreenlemonade,aphotoshootandkids'coloringactivityintherearofthestore.WehadthreestudentsfromCentralGwinnettwhohelpedusbutseveralofourmembersprovedtheirartisticabilitywiththepaintbrush.Wemademoneyandsharedsmilesandfunwithourcustomers.

Saturday,March18wasGFWCCentralEastDistrictSpringMeeting.Wehadalovelymeal,aprofitablesellabletableandbroughthomeawards.BesuretocometotheAprilmeetingtoseetheawardsandcongratulateourCommunityServiceChairs.Itwasanhonortoberecognizedformakingadifferenceinourcommunity.LWCROCKS!

GFWCGeorgiaConventionRegistrationdeadlineisApril14-BringyourcompletedregistrationformtotheAprilmeetingalongwithyourcheckforanymealsforShanna(LWCpaystheregistrationfee).LWCwill

President’s Message – Brenda Perdue

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sendinregistrationsandacheckforthetotalamountdue.(Iwillhaveextraformsatthemeeting).ComejoinmeatStateConvention-you'llmeetsomegreatladiesfromalloverGeorgia.

WewillbebreakingforSummersoonbutourworkandfunwillcontinueduringthesummermonths.

Inviteyourfriendstojoinusaswedosmallthingswithabigheart.

IMPORTANT–MEETINGLOCATIONCHANGE:

LAWRENCEVILLEHOUSINGAUTHORITY

502GlennEdgeDrive

Lawrenceville30046.

LWC2017Officers

PresidentBrendaPerdueCo-1stVicePresident–MembershipAllanFowlerRosalynJones2ndVice-President–DeanofProgramsJanetHechtFashionShowChairPaulaCarrollSecretaryCherylShawTreasurerShannaCary

FollowUs:Website:www.lawrencevillewomansclub.orgFacebook:www.facebook.com/lawrencevillewomansclub/Pinterest:LawrencevilleWoman’sClub

GFWCGeorgia121stAnnualConvention

Date: April28,2017–April30,2017Place: AtlantaCenturyCenterMarriott,Atlanta,GeorgiaRegistrationDeadline: April14th(bringcheckandfilledoutregistrationformtotheAprilMeeting)Time: SeetheOfficialCallfromBrendafordetailedschedule

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First Co-Vice Presidents - Membership – Allan Fowler & Rosalyn Jones

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TheMarchLTOwillbeheldatBrendaPerdue’shouseandwillbeaGameNight.Wednesday,March29thpartytimeatBrenda'shouse@6:30-3474WillowGlenTrail,Suwanee(770-831-9018).Accordingtohowmanyattend,shewilleitherplayBuncoorBingo,ormaybesomethingelse.Bring$1.00foraprizeandasnacktoshare.Brendawillprovideacoolpunchandyou’rewelcometobringyourfavoritebeverage.PleaseRSVP(emailortelephone)toBrenda!

WehadawonderfultimeinFebruaryforourLTOattheCottageonMain;allwhoattendedwerePhyllisPrunty,BrendaPerdue,RobinFisher(guest),RosalynJones,AllanFowler,andAllan’smother(BigAllan),DebbieBrown,andShannaCary.

TheSt.Paddy’sontheSquareeventbroughtus3ladiestosign-upshowinginterestinourclub.Allanis

LWC2017CSPChairs

ArtsCarolynWright&JanetHecht

ConservationCherylShawEducationRosaneSandberg

HomeLifeSheliaJones

InternationalOutreachPhyllisPrunty

PublicIssuesMarySanders

SignatureProject–DomesticViolenceAwareness&PreventionDianaKelly

OtherCommittees&Roles:

BookClubSheliaJones

RelayforLifeJaniceWilliams

Federation–LipscombSociety/EllaF.White/WHRCDebbieBrown

SunshineDianaSaaybe

NewsletterEditorJanetHecht

WebmasterCherylShaw

FacebookRosalynJones&RosaneSandberg

PInterestRosalynJones

Second Vice President - Dean of Programs – Janet Hecht

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ThankstoInternationalCSPforhostingtheMarchmeeting.Whatawonderfulspeakerandyummyfood.

SpringDistrictwaswonderfulandwewonanumberofawards:BoththeArtsandHomeLifeCSPSwon2ndplaceawardforclubswith25-50members.Conservationwasoutstandingandwonseveralawards:1stplaceaward25-50clubmembers,GeneralAwardandBestOverallAward.Thisisreallyoutstandingasclubswithmorethan50membersgenerallywintheseawards.Sooutstanding!

ConservationishostingtheAprilmeetingandPublicIssueswillhosttheMaymeeting.TheChristmasParty

Tips for Tracking Service (Time, Talent, Treasure) What to Track: Any service activity that involves two or more members can be reported as a program.

• Description of the activity/program and a description of what you did • Amount of Time spent on the activity. If you are not sure, estimate. If it is short put down 15 minutes. • In kind donations: In kind donations are anything you as a member donated, whether it was something you

already had or something you purchased. An example of something you already had might be accessories for the Tallulah Falls Closet that you no long use. Your in kind donation amount is your estimated dollar value of the items. An example of something you purchased might items to put into an Easter Basket for DFACS that you purchased out of your own money

• Club donations – these are monetary donations that came directly from the club. If the club reimbursed you for money spent, that would be a club donation.

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sendingthemanemailtothankthemforstoppinginforfacepainting.TheywillalsobeinvitedtotheAprilandMaymeetingsaswell.

Emailswillbegoingouttotheladiesthathaveshownaninterestintheclubinthepastmonths.TheywillbegiventhedatesandthelocationfortheAprilandMaymeetings.Theseladieshavebeensentnumerousemailsofupcomingeventsandsomehavenotshownupyet.AtthispointunlesstheyshowinApril,wefeelthattheyarenolongerinterestedinjoiningtheclub.Iftheboardfeelsfurthercontactingisnecessarythenitwillbedone.

TheAprilLTOisbeinghostedbyRosaneSandberg.DetailswillbegivenbyRosane.

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TheLadiesTimeOutsign-upsheetwillbeatthemeetingforanyonetosignupforamonth.WestillhaveopenmonthsforJunethroughNovember.Sopleasethinkaboutsigningupforoneofthesemonths.

FellowLWCmembers,rememberalwaystothinkaboutinvitingotherstoourmeeting,givethemthechancetoexperiencethefellowshipwehavetogether,andwhatweareabletoaccomplishinourcommunity!Liftyourvoiceandinvitesomeonetodaytoournextmeeting!JustcalloremailAllanorRosalyntoletusknowtheyarecoming,sowecanwelcomethem,andhaveanametagandinformationreadyforthem.

Seeyouatthemeeting!

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willbeatNicole’ssubdivision’sclubhouseagainthisyear.Themonthlyscheduleisprovidedinthisnewsletter.

Members,remembertotrackyourserviceandbepreparedtofilloutyourindexcardsatthemeetingorbringyourinformationtothemeetings.Wehave5minutesallottedatthemeetingforthispurpose.Youreffortsinthisendeavoraregreatlyappreciated!

TheclubwillbehelpingwithandwillhaveaboothatFairontheSquareonSaturday,October14th.IwouldliketoencourageCSPStoconsiderdoingafundraiseroreducationalinformationattheevent.Asa

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Conservation – Cheryl Shaw

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ConservationishostingtheAprilmeeting.IfyouwouldliketotakealookattheGlennEdgegarden,drivepasttheHousingAuthorityofficeandmakealeftturnatthefirststreet,whichendsinaculdesac.Youcanseethegarden(ontheright)fromyourcarasyougoaroundthecircle,oryoucanparkandtakeashortwalkovertothegardenforaclose-uplook.Atthemeeting,wewillenjoyaquickgameofGardenBingo,courtesyofJaniceWilliams,withprizesforthewinner(s).

WecelebrateEarthDayonApril22,anditwillbeabusydayinLawrenceville!GwinnettClean&Beautifulwillsponsorashreddingeventfrom9am–12pmatCoolrayField;theannualBedRacearoundtheLawrencevillesquare,10:30am–12pm,benefitsFamilyPromise;andPawsinthePark,whichraisesmoneyforCampBowWow,helpingrescuesandfosterswithmedicalexpenses,takesplaceontheLawrencevilleLawnfrom10am–12pm.NationalArborDayisthe4thFridayofApril.

Don’tforgettogatheryouritemsfortheSpringYardSaleonSaturday,April29,from9am–3pmatRhodesJordanParkCommunityRecreationCenter,100ECroganStreet.ThiseventisRainorShine,butIhavereservedanindoorspace.Setupbeginsat7:30.Ifyouhaveitemstocontribute,letme

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knowandIwillpickthemup.Ifyoubringthemtothemeeting,Iwillgetthemfromyourcar—noneedtohaultheminandout.ProceedsfromtheYardSalewillbenefittheJailDogProgramandtheGwinnett AnimalShelter.YardSalehelpfromanymemberswhoarenotattendingStateConventioniswelcomed.

GwinnettTechplantsaleisApril11-13,9am–4pm.Annuals,perennials,shrubs/trees,andhouseplantsareavailableforpurchase,cashorcheck.

TheCreativeEnterprisesplantsaleisMonday–Friday,9am-4pmbeginningApril1throughMay20;theyarealsoopenonSaturdays.MentionyouarewiththeWoman'sClubandyoureceive10%off.

Continuetosavealuminumpulltabs,softdrinkcans(rinsed),usedprinterinkcartridges,andnon-kidbooks.

*Markyourcalendar:LilburnWoman’sClubGardenTour,Saturday,May13,9am–4pm,featuressevengardenswithMasterGardenerspresenttoanswerquestions,artistspaintinginseveralgardens,andhome/gardenitemsavailableforpurchase.Purchaseticketsfor$15beforeMay12onlineatwww.lwcgardentour.orgorfor$20onthedayofthetour.

Fundraising – Fashion Show– Paula Carroll Fashion Show 2017 quick hits

♦ Date11/04/17♦ LocationBethesdaUMC444BethesdaChurchRd

Lawrenceville♦ Time-doorsopen11amlunchat12♦ Fashions–Dillard’sMallofGeorgia♦ Cost$25.00♦ Allmemberswillbeaskedtodothe

following:o Sell3ticketso Donate1ormoresilentauctionitems

($50.00dollarvalueifpossible)o Donate1doorprizeo Workonanopportunitybasketcommitteeo Helpsetupandcleanupandpitchinwhere

everneededthedayoftheluncheonIfyouareinterestedinmodelingcontactSheliaJonesIFyouwouldliketodecorateatablecontactDebbieBrown

PleasecontactPaulaCarroll404-558-3079orpcarroll@gwinnettmedicalcenter.orgforanyandall

TableChair:DebbieBrownPleaseletmeknowifyouareinterestedinhostingatableattheFashionShow.AbigshoutouttoCheryl,Brenda,Phyllis,Roslyn/AllanandRosaneforvolunteeringtohostatable.Wehave6rectangletablesand460”roundtablesavailable.

Youdonothavetofillyourtablewithguestsjustsetitwithatablecloth,centerpiece(notallerthan15”soyoucanseeeveryone),chargers,napkins,glasses,utensils,waterpitcherandsaltandpeppershakers.It’sthatsimple!Youarewelcometobecreative.SomeofthecutestonesI’veseenhavebeenthesimplest.

Opportunity Baskets – Rosane Sandberg TherewillbesignupsheetsatthemeetingforOpportunityBasketteams.Ifyouwanttovolunteertoheadoneofthebasketteamspleaseindicatethisonthesheetoremailmeatrsandberg@bellsouth.net.Anyonethatdoesn’tsignupwillbeassignedtoabasket.Thisshouldgiveeveryoneplentyoftimetostartcollectingitems.Wewillalsodoaconsolationbasketagainandwouldlikesomeonetoheadthatupalso.Thethemeswillagainbe:

v FamilyGameNightv Spav Winev Christmasv ChocolateLoversv Margaritav ConsolationBasket

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Arts– Carolyn Wright & Janet Hecht

International Outreach – Phyllis Prunty

Thankstoallofyouladiesthatcontributedtoournewfund,DimesforShots.Wecollected$20lastmonth.Wealsocollected$5forHeiferInternational.

Iwillbesending$50.00totheLIFE,WATER,HOPEfoundationthatKyle,ourspeakerlastmonth,volunteerswith.Thiswillprovide100mealstofeedthehungryinHaiti.

RemembertostartpickingupitemsforyourSamaritan’sPurseboxes.

Communications & Public Relations

PleasecontinuetosenditemsforFacebooktoeitherRosane–rsandberg@bellsouth.netorRosalyn–rosalyncjones@yahoo.com.Wecancreateaneventforyourcommitteemeetings,volunteeropportunitiesandLadiesTimeOuteventsifyousendustheinformation.

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TheArtsCommitteeisofftoagreatstartfor2017!Afterour1stmeeting,wegotbusyexecutingourplans,resultinginthecompletionofafacepaintingworkshopandparticipationinthe1stAnnualSt.Paddy’sonPerryeventindowntownLawrenceville.MembersoftheArtsCommitteeandthegeneralclubworkeddiligentlywiththehelpof3studentvolunteersfromCentral

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GwinnettHigh(Laura,ChloeandMagdalena)paintingfaceswithSt.Patrick’sDayart.MayorJudyJordanJohnsonwasoneofourfirstclientsandevendonnedahatandposedforapicture!Wehadlotsofpropsforgreatpicturetaking,artactivitiesforthekidsandrefreshmentsofgreenlemonadeanddecoratedcookies!Theclubmade$109foritseffortsandagreattimewashadbyall!AttaGirlstoeveryonewhoparticipated.

ArtswillcontinuewiththeFoxboroughCharterSchool’sHolocaustStampProject.YoucanbringcanceledpostagestampstothemeetingandArtswilltakecareofmailingthem.

OurnextworkshopwillbeonMondayApril3rdat6:00pm,attheLONAGalleryandallclubmembersareinvitedtocomeoutand

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participate.Wewillbemakingtilecoasterstosellatupcomingevents.Wewillalsobeworkingonourgreeting/notecardproject.RosaneisspearheadingaprojectmakingclothornamentstobesoldatFairontheSquare.WewillalsobemakingthetilesatApril’sLadiesTimeOut!

ArtsyActivities–ThereissomuchgoingonaroundGwinnett,thatit’simpossibletolistthemallhere.Herearefourofmyfavorites:

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Ofcoursenottobemissedisthetreasureinourownbackyard,AuroraTheatre’smusicalproductionoftheBridgesofMadisonCounty

BethecoolparentorgrandbytakingthekiddostoDinosaurExploreatStoneMountainPark,featuring20lifesizedinosaursincludingTyrannosaurusRex.VisitthewebsiteforallthedetailsoftheshowwhichrunsfromMarch30thuntilDecember31st.http://www.stonemountainpark.com/Activities/Attractions/Dinosaur-Explore

HudgenshasFreeAdmissionallof2017:DuetoapartnershipbetweenHoltkampHeating&AirandtheHudgens,admissionisFreetothepublicin2017.Theartsremainalive,wellandgrowinginGwinnettwithsuchgreataccessforeveryone!

VisittheGwinnettCountyeventssiteformoreactivitiesofallkinds:http://events.exploregwinnett.org/

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Education – Rosane Sandberg

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HadaniceturnoutfordinnerandtheviewingofTheGirlontheTrain”whichthebookclubreadlastyear.ThanksSheliaforhostingus.AttagirlsgotoSheliaJones,PaulaCarroll,CherylShaw,DianaKelly,JanetHecht,RosaneSandbergandsustainersLynnJamesandCarrieSheehanforattending.

SeventeenbookswerecollectedattheMarchmeetingforBaggettElementarySchool.Ifanyonehasanygentlyusedchildren’sbookspleasebringthemtotheAprilmeeting.EducationcommitteewillpurchaseadditionalbooksfromGoodWillorotherusedbookstoresandthenwewilldeliverthemtotheschoolafterSpringbreak.

Educationpurchased2smallkidsEasterBasketandalargeronefortheSpecialNeedsSchoolsofGwinnettSilentAuctionfundraiserthatwasheldFriday,March24th.

AtthemeetingtherewillbeInglesformstolinkInglescardstoToolsforSchoolswiththeschoolcodefortheSpecialNeedsSchool.WhenyouusetheInglesAdvantagecardthepurchaseiscreditedtotheschool.Attheendoftheyeartheschoolwillusetheaccrueddollarstopurchaseschoolequipment.

ThankstohelpfromArtsCSPco-chair,CarolynWright,ourLittleFreeLibrarywillsoonbepaintedbyCreativeEnterprises.ThishasbecomearealjointprojectwithEducation,ArtsandConservation.

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Upcoming Library Events: If you attend please record on your Education card!

H. J. ARRINGTON, AUTHOR AND STORYTELLER - FREE

04/22/2017@1:00pm-1:30pmattheInfiniteEnergyCenter6400SugarloafParkway,DuluthJoin H. J. Arrington, nationally renowned author and storyteller, at the All About Kids Expo at Infinite Energy Center! Author of Anasi’s Narrow Waist, Friends Again, and The Heart of Friendship. Arrington puts her own enjoyable spin on African folktales. Gwinnett Library in partnership with Gwinnett Daily Post invites you to join us for great storytelling and you can stay to purchase books by Arrington. Have it signed as your child watches. The Forum will be filled with fun activities for kids. ACE ATKINS (AS ROBERT B. PARKER) BOOK TALK AND SIGNING - FREE

05/05/2017@7:30pmattheAuroraTheaterAce Atkins is the New York Times Bestselling author of nineteen novels, including The Innocents and Robert B. Parker’s Slow Burn. One of the best crime writers working today, Ace has been nominated for every major award in crime fiction, including the Edgar twice for novels about former U.S. Army Ranger Quinn Colson. A former newspaper reporter and SEC football player, Ace also writes essays and investigative pieces for several national magazines. In his latest book, Boston PI, Spenser, and right hand, Hawk, follow a con man’s trail of smoke and mirrors in the latest entry of the iconic crime series. After conning everyone from the cable news shows to the local cops, it looks like the grifter’s latest double cross may be his last. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available from Eagle Eye Book Shop at this event. Buying a book at the event will ensure an early number for the signing line and will help support the library’s author events. Parking garage for the Aurora Theatre is at 153 East Crogan St • Lawrenceville, GA • 30046

HopeeveryoneenjoyedreadingTheNightingale.OurbookforAprilwillbe“I’llStandbyYou”bySharonSala.SavethedateforApril24th.Ifyouhavebookideas–pleaseemailthemtome---HappyReading--Copiesareavailableatthelibrary----

DoriGrantisnostrangertohardship.Asayoungsinglemotherinthegossip-fueledtownofBlessings,Georgia,she'sweatheredthestormofsmall-towndisapprovalmostofherlife.ButwhenDoriloses

everythingwithinthespanofanevening,sherealizesshehasnochoicebuttoturntoherneighbors.EveryonesaysthePineboysarenogood,butJohnnyPinehasbeenprovingthegossipswrongeversincehismotherdiedandhetookoverraisinghisbrothers.Hisheartgoesouttotheyoungmotherandchildabandonedbythe

goodpeopleofBlessings.Maybehecanbetheonetochangeallthat.

Home Life – Shelia Jones AprilshowersbringMayflowers-HappySpringall.

WewillprovideEasterBasketstoDFACthisyear.Ifyouwouldliketocontribute–pleasebringtotheAprilmeeting–anysmalltoys,gifts,newstuffanimals,individuallywrappedcandy,baskets,straworifyouwanttobringanalreadymadebasket–anythingyouwouldliketocontributewouldcertainlybeappreciated.IfyoupickedupacolorectalscreeningkitatGwinnettMedical–pleaseletmeknowandbesuretorecordonyourcard.

Seeyouatthemeeting.

AprilisCancerControlMonth&NationalFinancialLiteracyMonth.

April2-WorldAutismAwarenessDay

April7–WorldHealthDay

April Observances (Education) School Library Month

April 9 – 15 – National Library Week April 12 –Drop Everything & Read Day April 11 – National Library Workers Day

April 23 - World Book Night

Book Club – Shelia Jones

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Public Issues – Mary Sanders

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LetterstoMilitary

PleasebringlettersorcardsforMilitarypersonneltotheAprilMeeting.IwillbecollectingthemeverymonthandsendingthemtotheUSOfordistribution.Justafewkindwordscanmakeaworldofdifferencetoourmenandwomenservingourcountry.

SeniorProvisions

PublicIssueswillbehostingtheMaymeeting.“SeniorProvisions”willbepresentingacomprehensivepresentationconcerningtheeducationofthecommunityonagingissuesandsolutions.Thiswillincludefinancialissuesandguidance.

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OperationOneVoice

OnApril22ndtheGwinnettCountySheriff’sOfficeishostingtheOperationOneVoice–WarriorChallengeattheGwinnettCountySheriff’sObstacleCourseat750HiHopeRd.Lawrenceville.OperationOneVoiceisaprogramdesignedbypoliceofficers,firefightersandcommunityleaderstoraisefundstohelpsupporttheimmediateneedsofchildrenandfamiliesofwoundedandfallenSpecialOperationsForces.PublicIssueswillbeprovidingwater,bananasandorangesforthisevent.

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The Dream Keepers 9/11Memorial

OnApril29,2017at7:00pmtheCityofDuluthwillbeunveilingabronzesculpture,whichisathree-dimensionalperspectiveofartistKathyFincher’s9/11inspiredpainting“TheDreamKeepers”.Fincher’sinspirationforthepaintingcameafterthetragiceventsonSeptember11,2001.Shesaid“Ichosetopaintamessagewithchildreninittogivethemavoiceandtocreateanawarenessthatshowshowprecioustheyare.IcametotheconclusionthatfaithandfreedomiswhatmakesAmericaunique”.Veterans,ActiveMilitaryandFirstRespondersareencouragedtoattend.

Formoreinformationconcerningthismemorialandothereventsplannedforthatday,pleasevisitwww.duluthfineartsleague.org.

Signature Project – Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention – Diana Kelly

April10thfrom6to7pmLWCishostingafamilyactivity-BINGOandDESSERT.ThiswillbeheldatPADV'sGwinnettfacility.Currentlytheyhave15families,butthisnumberchangesfrequently.Therewillbeasign-upsheetatthemeetingfordrinks(waterandjuiceboxes)andcookies.Atbingonightwewillservepizzaandcookies.Iwillneedavolunteertopickupthepizzaanddeliverittotheshelter.AlsomembersareneededtohelpwithBingo.Therewillbeprizesforthebingowinners.

Doesanyonehavesamplesizetoiletries?

TheStatePresident'sspecialprojectisDomesticViolenceAwareness&Prevention.Sheisaskingclubstodonatesportsbras,cottonundiesandpajamastobebroughttothestatemeeting.OurPresident,Brenda,hasofferedtodeliverourdonations.PleasebringyourdonationtotheAprilmeeting.Ladiesthankyouforallyoudo.

Relay for Life – Janice Williams, Team Captain

AsareminderTheRelayforLifeisMay12and13,2017attheGwinnettCountyFairgrounds.

Ourteamsiteisupandrunning“LawrencevilleWoman’sClub”.Sofarwehave6membersandhaveraised$505dollars.Pleaseconsiderjoiningorsupportingateammember.

WehadafunnightattheFightCancerGladiatornight.ThankstoDebbieBrownandDianaKellyforjoiningmeforthegame.

WewillhaveLuminariaBagsattheAprilmeeting.Youcanpurchasethemfor$10eachanddecorateittoHonororInMemoryofsomeonewhohasbeentouchedbycancer.

WewillhaveaboothforCrazyHairandCrazyHats(WhoHairlikeCindyLouWhoofWhoville)andIwillbeaskingifwecandofacepaintingsincewenowhaveexperts.Ifyouwouldliketocontribute“supplies”forwhohairwecouldusemore"bling"items,hairspray,colorspray,bobbypins,rubberbandsandflowers.Aworkshopwillbesetuptomakethehairitems.

Weneedpeopletojointheteam,raisemoneyfortheRelayandtovolunteertoworkonFridaynight.

Pleaseparticipateinsomewayforthisgreatcause.

Aprilis:AlcoholAwarenessMonthNationalTraumaAwareness

Month

Aprilis:ChildAbusePreventionMonth

NationalSexualViolenceAwarenessMonthNationalCrimeVictim’sRightsMonth

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FederationInformationandResourcesGeneralFederationofWomen’sClubs:

• Website:http://www.gfwc.org• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GFWCMembers/• NewsletterSignup:http://www.gfwc.org/contact-us/(gotothebottom&signupforNews&Notes)

GFWCGeorgia:

• Website:www.gfwcgeorgia.org• Facebook:www.facebook.com/GaFWC• NewsletterSignup:https://gfwcgeorgia.org/club-resources/newsletters/

GeorgiaCentralEastDistrict

• Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/GFWCGACentralEast/

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TAXTime:Nowthatyourtaxesarecompleteoralmostcompleteyoumaywanttothinkaboutoffsettingyourtaxburdenfor2017.Pleasemakeadonationthisyeartohelpthesecharities:

• EllaF.WhiteMemorialFund• 1734Society• LipscombSociety

TallulahFallsSchool:ThetriptoTFSonMarch14wasreallyfun!!Whowouldbelievevisitingamiddleschoolwouldbeinterestingandthatyouwouldmeetstudentssowellmanneredandwelcoming.That’swhatyoufindatTFSbecausetheyfollowtheTallulah12.Tallulah12istheircodeofconduct.ThankstoBrenda,Mary,Allan,Phyllis,DianaS,Debbie,Shelia,NicoleandDianaKforspendingthedayatTFS.Itwasagreatday!

KudostoBonnie,Janet,Brenda,Debbie,Rosane,Allan,PattyandMaryfordonatingtoTallulah’sCloset.Wecollected12dresses,4pairsofshoes,5eveningbags,8necklaces,4braceletsand6pairsofearrings.Inkinddonationstotaled$1,009and18hourswerespent.Excellentjobladies!!PleaseletmeknowifImissedanyone.

Federation Footnote – Debbie Brown

GFWC&GWFCGeorgiaUpcomingEvents:

• April28-30–GFWCGeorgia121stAnnualConvention,AtlantaCenturyCenterMarriott,AtlantaGeorgia• June24-26–GFWCAnnualConvention,JWMarriottDesertSpringsResort&Spa,PalmDesert,CA• August19–StateInstitute,TheGeorgiaCenter,TheUniversityofGeorgia,Athens,GA• October7–CentralEastDistrictMeeting• October26-29–SouthernRegionConference,AtlantaCenterMarriott,Atlanta,GA

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Ournextprojectis“GreenEnvelope”.Rememberwhenyouweregraduatingfromhighschool,theexcitement,feelingofaccomplishmentandnervousnessaboutyourfuture.TheGreenEnvelopeprojectisaskingclubmemberstosendincards,notesand/orlettersofencouragement,inspirationoralittleadviceonlife’slessonstothegraduatingseniors.PleasebringyouitemsfortheGreenEnvelopeprojecttotheAprilmeeting.TheywillbecollectedandmailedofftoTFS.Pleasekeeptheitemsflatandinanenvelope.Justpaperandyourwordsofencouragementisallthatisrequested.

IfyouarenotabletomakethemeetingandwouldliketoparticipateintheGreenEnvelopeproject,pleasesendyournotebyApril28thto:Sendto:

GreenEnvelopesTallulahFallsUpperSchoolP.O.Box10TallulahFalls,GA30573

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WHRC:AllclubmemberscannowreceivetheWHRCQuarterlynewsletter.Pleasejoinbyvisitingwww.gfwc.organdsignuptoreceivethenewsletter.Lotsofinterestinginformation.ThelatesteditionfeaturesRebeccaDouglasLoweanAtlantaClubwomanwhobecameamemberin1895.Sheinspireswomantobravelyspeakupforinjusticeandinequalityandtoalwayshelpthoseinneed.

Celebrate April 24 Federation Day

April 23 – 29: GWFC Volunteers in Action Week

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• Yourbeautifulself• Thisnewsletter&apen• Calendar• Yournametag• Aguest• Logofservice(see2ndVP

Article)• Check&completedregistrationform

forStateConvention• BoxTopsforEducation• CampbellSoupLabels• CokeRewards(lids,12packbox)• AluminumPull-tabs• AluminumDrinkCans(rinsed)• Non-kidsbooksforLittlefreelibrary• Emptyprinterinkcartridges• Postagestamps:used,damaged,or

newstampsandunwantedstampcollections

• Itemsforgaragesale• Gentlyusedbooksforelementary

students• ItemsforDFACSEasterBaskets(see

HomeLife)• CompletedEasterBasketforDFACS

(seeHomeLife)• Pennies/changeforHeiferInternational

&PreventingRiverBlindness• LetterstoMilitary• Sportsbras,cottonundiesandpajamas• Blingitemsfor“WhoHair”booth:hair

spray,colorspray,bobbypins,rubberbands,flowers

• EmptywaterbottlesforWhoHair• $10forLuminariaBag(seeRelayfor

Life)• LetterstoMilitary

Bring To The Meeting Sunshine – Brenda Perdue

ATTA Girls

PleasesendanysunshineinformationtoBrendaPerdue.

AprilBirthdays

CarolynWright–April10

BonnieHagen–April15

RosalynJones–April23

AllanFowler–April30

RemembertosubmitanyATTAGirlsto2ndVPandtheNewsletterEditor(JanetHecht).ATTAGirls:Theseareimportantastheyareusedtohelpwriteourreportsattheendoftheyear.Anyfrompreviousmonthsthathaven’tbeensentinarewelcome!!!St.Paddy’sOnPerryStreetFacePainting(Arts,Membership,Fundraising)Helpedthedayoftheevent:Carolyn,Allan,Phyllis,DianaK,Rosane,Janet,Cheryl,Paula,Shelia,Nicole,Bonnie,&BrendaMembershipHostingFebruaryLadiesTimeOut(CottageOnMain)–PhyllisPruntyMarchLTO:Phyllis,Brenda,Rosalyn,DebbieB.,Shanna,Allan’s,Allan’smom,RobinFisher(guest)Arts:Trainedmembershowtofacepaint:WendyFacePaintingClass:Rosane,Mary,Brenda,JanetGwinOaksElementaryGardenClubPresentation:Cheryl&JaniceEducation:FebruaryBookclub:Shelia,Paula,Cheryl,DianaK.,Rosane,Janet,&sustainersLynnL.&CarrierLittleFreeLibrary:CarolynforcoordinatingpaintingoflibrarywithCreativeEnterprisesHomeLife:AttendingColorectalEvent:Shelia&PaulaGwinnettExtendedCareSt.Patrick’sDayParty:Paula&SheliaRelayforLife:FightCancerGladiatorNight:DebbieB.,DianaK.,&JaniceW.Federation:DonatedItemsforTallulah’sClosetItems:Bonnie,Janet,Brenda,Debbie,Rosane,Allan,Patty&MaryAttendedTallulahFallsSchoolEvent:Brenda,Mary,Allan,Phyllis,DianaS.,Debbie,Shelia,Nicole&DianaK.AttendedSpringDistrict:DebbieB.,DianaK.,Brenda,Rosane,Allan,Nicole,Shelia,Cheryl,&Janet

Fundraising Update

Wemade$109dollarsdoingourFacePaintingatSt.Paddy’sonPerryStreet.

Wemade$64withoursellablesattheCentralEastSpringDistrictMeeting

APRIL 2017 GFWC LAWRENCEVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB

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Monthly General Meeting Schedule Note:Unlessotherwisenoted,socializingisfrom6:30pm-7:00pm;meetingbeginspromptlyat7:00pm.• Wednesday,March1–InternationalOutreach• Wednesday,April5–Conservation• Wednesday,May3-PublicIssues• Wednesday,September6–Education• Wednesday,October4–HomeLife• Wednesday,November1–Arts• Wednesday,December3–ChristmasParty–Nicole’s

SubdivisionClubhouse• Wednesday,January3,2018–AnnualBanquet&InstallationofNew

Community Service Program Committee Members

ConservationCSP• CherylShaw–Chair• JaniceWilliams• RosaneSandberg• DebbieBrown• LeeAnnGregg• PaulaCarroll• SheliaJones• NicoleHallmark

EducationCSP• RosaneSandberg–Chair• JanetHecht• PaulaCarroll• SheliaJones• LeeAnnGregg• BrendaPerdue• DebbieDawson

HomeLifeCSP• SheliaJones–Chair• PhyllisPrunty• DianaKelly• SandraStrickland• LeeAnnGregg• PaulaCarroll• BrendaPerdue• LynnLedford

InternationalOutreachCSP• PhyllisPrunty–Chair• PattyWatson• MarySanders• RosalynJones• AllanFowler• JanetHecht• BrendaPerdue

PublicIssuesCSP• MarySanders-Chair• ShannaCary• DianaSaaybe• PhyllisPrunty• DianaKelly• BonnieHagen• BrendaPerdue

SignatureProject–DomesticViolence

Awareness&Prevention• DianaKelly–Chair• PhyllisPrunty• DebbieBrown• BonnieHagen• BrendaPerdue

ArtsCSP• CarolynWright–Co-

Chair• JanetHecht• PattyWatson• RosalynJones• RosaneSandberg• BonnieHagen• MargaretColclough• BrendaPerdue

April2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri SatMar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29

LTO – Game Night – Brenda’s 6:30 pm

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2 World Autism Awareness Day

3 Arts CSP Meeting & Workshop 6:30 pm LONA Gallery

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5 LWC General Meeting 6:30 pm L’ville Housing Authority

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7 World Health Day

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10 Bingo & Dessert, PADV’s Gwinnett Facility, 6pm – 7pm Carolyn’s Birthday

11 National Library Workers Day

12 Drop Everything & Read Day National Book Mobile Day

13 Celebrate Teen Literature Day

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15 Bonnie’s Birthday

16 Easter

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19 LWC Board Meeting 6:30 pm Garden Plaza

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22 Author H.J. Arrington – Infinite Energy Center 1pm-1:30pm Earth Day Operation One Voice – Warrior Challenge, 750 Hi Hope Rd.

23 World Book Night Rosalyn’s Birthday

24 Book Club 6:30 pm Location TBD Federation Day

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28 National Arbor Day

29 Spring Yard Sale, Rhodes Jordan Park, 9am – 3pm “The Dream Keepers” sculpture unveiling, 7pm, Duluth

30 Allan’s Birthday

Upcoming Events: May 5: Ace Atkins BookTalk & Signing, Aurora Theatre, 7:30pm May 12 – 13: Gwinnett Relay for Life, Gwinnett County Fairgrounds May 13: Lilburn Woman’s Club Garden Tour (9am – 4pm) October 14 – Fair on the Square, Downtown Lawrenceville November 4 – LWC Fashion Show & Luncheon, Bethesda UMC

AprilNationalPoetryMonth

NationalSchoolLibraryMonthCancerControlMonth

NationalFinancialLiteracyMonth.AlcoholAwarenessMonth

Weekly Events, Holidays & Observances: April 11 – 13: Gwinnett Tech Plant Sale April 1 – May 20: Creative Enterprises Plant Sale April 9 – 15: National Library Week April 23 – 29: GWFC Volunteers in Action Week

AprilNationalTraumaAwarenessMonthChildAbusePreventionMonth

NationalSexualViolenceAwarenessMonth

NationalCrimeVictim’sRightsMonth

GWFC State Convention

GWFC State Convention

April 22 – Additional Happenings: • Gwin Clean & Beautiful Shredding Event Coolray

Field, 9am - noon • Family Promise Annual Bed Race Around

Lawrenceville Square, 10:30 to noon • Paws in the Park, Lawrenceville Lawn 10 - noon