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GFWC-WI Lakeshore District President’s Message

GFWC-WI Lakeshore District

March 2012

FOCUS

In This Issue!

President’s Message

President-elect’s Message

Call to District Conven-

tion

Proposed Bylaw Amend-

ments

Winter Workshop Recap

Club Spotlights

Helen Farnsworth Mears

Art Contest Information

Member Arts & Crafts

Update

2010-2012 Officers

Nancy Honadel-

President

Nancy Schrap

President-elect

Annabelle Weishan

2nd Vice-president

Ina Trummer

Recording Secy.

Shari Hanneman

Corresponding Secy.

Shirley Benkert

Treasurer

Linda Cooper

Jr. Director

Wisconsin didn’t have a Packer’s Super Bowl team, but we have our own super team of won-

derful Lakeshore volunteers. It is hard to believe there are only a few months left in this ad-

ministration. It was our pleasure to host the GFWC International Convention this past June

and in May of 2012 we will have the opportunity to be the host district of the GFWC-WI

Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn. The willingness of the GFWC-WI Lakeshore members

to step up and help wherever needed makes this president extremely proud. Just refer to

the recent GFWC Clubwoman and notice how often Wisconsin women are mentioned.

What is on the horizon? We will be sharing the materials that we receive at the GFWC-WI

Winter Workshop in Warren, WI. There is bound to be something of interest for everyone.

Are you preparing your artwork, stories, poems and photographs for April? See Sandy

Anderson and Pat Hladilek’s articles in this FOCUS.

Our April 16th Convention will be very special because we will have three state officers as

guests – GFWC-WI President, Ellen Weber, who will be the installing officer, President-Elect

Beth Griesser and Jan Allen, the State Reporting Chairman. There will be awards and special

recognitions. The program of the day will be fun and different! Please encourage your mem-

bers to attend this district convention – they will find it a great way to connect with their

Federation sisters.

On May 17-20 we will be volunteering our time during the state convention. We will be in

touch with you about the various duties. Arrangements are in the capable hands of Pat

Hladilek and Nancy Schrap. And don’t forget the GFWC International Convention will be

held in Charlotte, NC June 13-17th. Once you have had the privilege of attending an interna-

tional convention, you will surely want to attend again.

If you have questions about the structure, programs or policies of GFWC, please feel com-

fortable contacting any one of the board members or me. We are here to help you.

Remember, as you are out in the community, “SOS”, Share Our Success! We have a won-

derful story to tell.

See you on the Federation Trail,

Nancy Honadel, President


Lakeshore District President-elect’s Message

Spring into action and

start “growing”

members!

March/April/May

membership reports

due June 1, 2012

Spring is the time when the weather warms, and we feel a sense of resurgence and renewal. This

is when seeds are planted and many flowers bloom. All GFWC members should concentrate on

cultivating our club gardens and growing new members.

March

National Craft Month

Host a Mother’s Day card-making event. Invite potential and current members to invite their

daughters and or granddaughters to craft handmade cards for a domestic violence shelter. The

unique cards would be given to the children in the shelter to give to their mothers. Not only will

this event strengthen bonds between the crafters, but it will also instill a sense of volunteerism.

This hands-on project will promote the good works of your club to attract new members–and

could even be the start of a Juniorette club.

April

Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by planning eco-friendly activities for your members and guests. You can

plant trees in a park, participate in forest restoration projects, and seed urban gardens. Plan a day

to learn about our Trees for Tomorrow, inviting a guest speaker.

May

National Bike Month

Hold a bike safety check at your local elementary school and partner with your local police de-

partment. Wear apparel that identifies you as a GFWC club and provide information about your

club and GFWC with the certificate of inspection.

Recognition

Clubs achieving and reporting three new members, as a result of their seasonal recruiting efforts

will be recognized in the GFWC Clubwoman Magazine.

Reporting New Members to Your State Federation

Please follow the guidelines for your state when sending in dues, names, and contact information

for your newly recruited members.

At our GFWC-WI Lakeshore Convention and Installation on April 16 we will be pre-

senting the Membership Awards based on dues received by the District Treasurer by April 1.

1. To a club with the greatest percentage of net increase during the club year.

2. To the club taking in the greatest number of new members during the club year.

Happy Recruiting! Nancy Schrap, President-elect

GFWC LAKESHORE DISTRICT MEETING

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Hilton Milwaukee River Hotel, 4700 North Port Washington Road

Reservations are DUE Thursday, April 12, 2012

AGENDA

9:00 AM Registration and Coffee Social – Review Art and Photography

9:30 AM Call to Order – Welcome

Collect

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States

Junior Pledge

Guests - GFWC-WI President Ellen Weber,

President Elect Beth Griesser; Jan Allen, Reporting Chairman

Business Meeting/By-Law Revisions/Election/Reports/Installation

12:10 PM Invocation

12:15 PM Break before Lunch

12:30 PM Lunch served at Promenade

1:15 PM Resume Business Meeting

Art and Helen Mears Award Presentations

1:45 PM Program “Just Give Me the Facts Ma’am”

Laugh, Remember, Enjoy!

Marty Drapkin, Marty and Karen Ordinans

2:30 PM Adjourn

__________________________________________________________________________________________

The price of $27.00 includes morning coffee, pastries, beverage, lunch, tax, tip and registration.

Lunch includes entrée, salad, pasta/rice, vegetable, rolls, butter and beverage, ice cream and cookie

Choose One:

Beef Tenderloin Tips Bordelaise in Red Wine with Mushrooms, Onions and Pasta ___________

Broiled Tilapia Amandine with Lemon Butter and Almonds with Rice Pilaf ___________

Name:___________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________

Club Name:______________________________________________________________________

Mail $27.00 payable to GFWC-WI Lakeshore District to:

Florence Fons

W182 S8650 Cottage Circle W, Muskego, WI 53150

262-679-0417

GFWC-WI Winter Workshop Recap

Warrens, WI February 17-18, 2012

“Leadership for Tomorrow”

After a bit of apprehension about driving “up north” in the middle of February, “Old Man Winter” was good to us

with dry roads and pleasant weather. We enjoyed a fish fry at the Three Bears Lodge followed by a “Sock Project”

workshop for the domestic abuse shelters. Over 200 pairs of socks were labeled and bagged. It was still early, so

we pitched in to help the West Allis club fold, label, stamp and stuff their newsletters. They have 95 members, so

that was helpful to them. GFWC members can “git er done”!

The Saturday session began with a continental breakfast and a few words from Jean Maiwald about leadership = she

said “Leaders motivate others and ignore their own accomplishments while encouraging others”. Lois Reinfeldt then

shared the history of “Old Glory” prior to saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were 50 members in attendance and Lakeshore had 8 of those. Way to go, girls!

We were told there are now 1946 members in the GFWC-WI Federation representing 61 clubs.

A by-law revision regarding auditing the books was passed. It eliminated the hiring of a professional team of auditors

as being too expensive.

GFWC-WI President Ellen Weber gave us a few hints about the upcoming state convention. The GFWC First Vice

President Babs Condon will be attending and Teri Nicolai, the domestic violence survivor of attempted murder by

her husband will be one of our speakers. Ellen requested that we bring our “Quilts of Valor” to the convention

to be presented to the Veterans and Color Guard.

The first responder Ped Bag project is still active and the original cost of $235 is being discounted by $80 for a final

cost of $155. Over 30,000 Wisconsin children per year are affected.

GFWC-WI President Elect Beth Griesser and her team did a really cute “Cooking in the Kitchen” skit about mem-

bership.

Our “Trees for Tomorrow” lady, Ina Trummer reported that the GFWC sign on the forest property was moved

closer to the road for better visibility and high school students were working to remove Jack Pines making room for

new trees.

Kay Salewske, nominations chairman, gave an urgent plea for members to step up and accept an office for the 2012-

2014 administration.

Nancy Schrap and I attended the District President’s meeting with Beth Griesser.

Nancy Honadel, President


Members of the GFWC Brown Deer Woman’s Club Board show off scarves that have been made for the Special

Olympics Scarf Project. The club wishes to thank its members, friends, and relatives that have made these items for

the people participating in this event.

Front: Janet Cuzner, D’Ann Malloy

Rear: Helen Witte, Marilyn Kioski, Sharon Saron, Barbara Barron, Barbara Bechtel, & Karin Corona

Submitted by: Janet Cuzner, President, GFWC-WI Brown Deer Woman’s Club

Volunteers in Action!

Remembering our Sisters — Memorial Service

It has been the custom to honor departed members at the GFWC-WI State Convention, so if you lost members

from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, Please send the following information to Mary Fortier:

GFWC District_________________________

GFWC Club___________________________

Member’s Name(s)_______________________

6837 Shoreview Drive, Rhinelander, WI 54501.

Phone: 715-282-5027 or email her at [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Arts & Crafts

Please let your members know that turn in for the Arts and Crafts Contest is

April 12th

Noon to 3:00 pm

West Allis Public Library

7431 W. National Ave.

Each entry must have a GFWC Arts Entry Form attached to the back of each piece. Each club chair or

President must have an inventory sheet

I will be sending out those forms to the Club Presidents in January 2012

Each member may submit only a total of 3 entries and only one entry per category. NO SETS as of

Now

Original art work can be no larger the 22 to 28 inches. Natural items must be made of at least 70% natural

fibers

For arts and photography, the member must be considered an amateur and earn less than $ 500.00 per

year for their crafts

Photography

Pictures should be 8X10 inches with no frames or glass (matting info. will be in the presidents packets in Jan.)

Categories are:

Natural History: flowers,animal,insects,birds, trees,etc.

Scenic pictures

Human interests: People

Volunteers in Action : pictures of our member volunteering, needs to be taken by a member

ONLY ONE PHOTO PER CATEGORY!

Arts and Crafts Categories

Appliqué Ceramics China Painting Counted Cross St

Crewel Crochet Embroidery

Fab Art Hardanger Home Décor

Jewelry Knitting Natural Items

Needlepoint Paint On Porcelain Dolls Quilting

Rosemaling Scrap Book Sewing

Stained Glass Holiday Décor Weaving

Stamping Tatting Toys and Dolls Wall Hangings

Paper,Graphics Weaving Member Art

Miscellaneous

And… for the writers in your clubs

There is a contest for you!

Short stories are limited to 2,000 words

Entries must be typewritten, double spaced with minimum margins of 1”, one side only, on 81/2” x 11” paper. (if you want to

submit and don’t type, call me)

Entries should be written during the contest year

Entries must have the following in the top right hand corner of each page:

Author’s name, address, telephone number, name of local club/state and title of manuscript

Manuscripts will not be returned. Authors should keep a copy.

The same rules apply for poetry except a minimum of eight lines and a maximum of 50 lines.

Last year we had two of our district members win in the state contest!

The poetry and short story does not get judged at the district level but only at state. Please turn them in to me or the state presi-

dent by Jan 31st.

The winners are published in the state website. Please check our last year’s winners.

Any questions, please call:

Sandy Anderson

Home: 414-453-2790

Cell: 414-322-0365

[email protected]

Poetry and Short Story

Public Issues

Are you receiving unwanted phone calls from Telemarketers concerning your credit cards and other issues?

First make sure you have registered your phone and cell phone number on the NO Call list. You may file a complaint

with the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection.

1-800-422-7128

2811 Agriculture Drive

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

608-224-4976

To register your phone numbers on the No Call List, call 1-866- 966-2255 toll-free in Wisconsin. Your telephone

number will stay on the list for two years.


"Step Away From Abuse" is a new slogan for Domestic Violence

Awareness.

Members are asked to bring a pair (or pairs) of socks either childrens or women's to the April Lakeshore Con-

vention at Hilton's - Anchorage Hotel on April 16. The socks will be placed in a baggie with a label with an en-

couraging message. We will provide the baggie, just bring the socks. Thanks for your cooperation.

Plant Pinwheels for Prevention

GFWC, together with our GFWC Signature Project: Domestic Violence Aware-

ness and Prevention Program Partner Prevent Child Abuse America, seeks to

change the way our nation thinks about prevention. Show your support for

healthy child development and child abuse prevention by participating in the Pin-

wheels for Prevention® campaign. Using the pinwheel as a symbol for child abuse

and neglect prevention nationwide, the campaign focuses on community activities

and public policies that prioritize healthy child development and child abuse pre-

vention to make sure abuse and neglect never occur. For more information, go to

the GFWC website at www.GFWC.org.

At the October 24th Lakeshore District Meeting each Club President received information about the Helen

Farnsworth Mears Art Project, in their “Club” Envelopes. Please read it over and pass it on to the appropriate

member in your club. Remember, the contest is open to Public, Private and Home Schooled 7th and 8th Graders.

Maybe your club hasn’t participated in the past or for some time anyway – now is the time to see if you can

“drum up” some business! Things change, teachers change – this may be the time to introduce our Art Contest

– teachers may want to use it for extra credit for some students.

The Lakeshore District judging will take place April 12, 2012 at the West Allis Library.

“Make it happen”! Any questions or concerns call Pat Hladilek at 414/514-8861 or email [email protected]

Domestic Violence Update

Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest


Lakeshore District Reporting Update

Jan Allen, GFWC-WI Second Vice President and Reports Chairman distributed our club reports and this president is

happy to say we had 9 of our 12 clubs submit reports to the Federation.

GFWC Lakeshore District has 12 clubs with 474 members as of February 1st, 2012.

Lakeshore District statistics are mind-boggling:

Our ladies gave 30,467 volunteer hours;

Donated $82,933 dollars as well as $24,596 in-kind donations.

Participated in over 460 projects.

What a fantastic group of women! In addition to our GFWC Community Service Programs many, many of our volun-

teers are also active in other clubs, veterans groups, libraries, schools, historical societies, homeless shelters, garden

clubs, poll workers, food pantries, teen centers, scouts and more. The communities where there are GFWC

Women’s Clubs benefit greatly from the contributions our members willingly share. Thank you!

The Woman’s Club of South Milwaukee will be holding its annual Fashion Show Saturday April 20th at 12 noon. We

have a new location this year which should prove to be a lot of fun. Our new location is Salvatore’s located at 1919

12th Avenue in South Milwaukee .

Our fundraising this year goes to Autistic and special needs children in the community. Our goal is to give teachers

the tools needed to help these children become the best they can be. I hope you will join us and help us to our

goal. The cost is $20.00 and raffle tickets will be 6 for $5.00. This year we’ll have gently used jewelry for sale

among many other special things.

If interested in joining us please call 414-762-8929 for reservations and more information.

Submitted by

Sue Janowski, President

414-762-8929

South Milwaukee Fashion Show

GFWC BROWN DEER WOMAN’S CLUB

Scholarship Luncheon & Style Show

Presents

“Spring Fling” Fashions by A Little Pizzaz Cedarburg

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Silver Spring Country Club

N56 W20318 Silver Spring Drive Menomonee Falls, WI

Cocktails: 11:00 a.m. Luncheon: 12:00 noon

Napa Valley Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast

Mixed Greens with Diced Pears & Toasted almonds

Served with a Champagne Tarragon Vinaigrette

Rolls and Beverage

Walnut Torte

DOOR PRIZES AND RAFFLES

$30.00 per ticket

Call Diane Umbreit for Tickets and Reservations

414-355-4943 by April 13, 2012

Dance the Night Away

March 31, 2012

North Shore Junior Women’s Club

The North Shore Junior Women’s Club (NSJWC) is hosting a fundraiser benefiting Girls on the Run, an enrichment

program for young girls. The NSJWC event, titled Dance the Night Away, will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 600

E. Henry Clay Street. This fun evening includes great food, refreshments, a live band, silent auction, a cork pull, danc-

ing and an opportunity to support a great cause. We invite the community to join us; tickets are $40 per person.

Girls on the Run is a youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-

respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Their core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development –

their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions

and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.

Event co-chairs are Kate Fritsch and Marilee Hernandez. Contact either with questions or email the club at

[email protected].

For more information: http://nsjwc.org/

The North Shore Junior Women's Club - Community, Friendship and Service

http://nsjwc.org/

FASHION FANTASY We cordially invite you to attend the

GFWC WOMAN’S CLUB OF GREENFIELD

45th ANNUAL CAMILLE JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP

LUNCHEON AND STYLE SHOW

When: Thursday – April 12, 2012

Where: Tuckaway Country Club

6900 W. Drexel Avenue

Franklin, Wisconsin

Social Hour: 11:00am

Luncheon: Noon

Style Show: 1:15pm

Cost: $27.00

Menu: House Salad

Chicken Piccata

Wild Rice Pilaf

Steamed Asparagus

Cheesecake

Hot rolls

Coffee, tea, or milk

DEADLINE: April 3, 2011

Style Show will be presented by “Margo’s Village Boutique”

There will be no tickets given – just fill in the table reservation below:

Make check payable to GFWC Woman’s Club of Greenfield and mail to:

Lois Stanton, 3237 W. Parnell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221 – 281-8536

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GFWC – WI LAKESHORE DISTRICT

BYLAWS RED:delete GREEN:insert

ARTICLE I NAME

This organization shall be called (GFWC-WI) General Federation of Women’s Clubs –WI sconsin Lakeshore District.

ARTICLE II OBJECT

The object of this organization shall be to bring the clubs of the district into closer relationship to promote the interest

in and to strengthen the GFWC and the GFWC-WI.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 Any club which is eligible for membership in the GFWC-WI and is within the geographical boundaries as determined by

the GFWC-WI may become a member of the district.

Section 2 The GFWC-WI Lakeshore District shall be members in good standing in GFWC and GFWC-WI

ARTICLE IV DUES

Section 1 The annual dues of each club, per capita, shall be determined by the Executive Committee.

Section 2 Annual dues of the GFWC- WI Lakeshore District shall be due and payable to the District Treasurer before November

1. Thereafter, any new member’s dues shall be sent to the District Treasurer when received.

ARTICLE V VOTING AND REPRESENTATION

Section 1 The District Officers, District and Standing Committee Chairmen, Past District Presidents, Past Directors of Junior

Clubs and District delegates from clubs shall constitute the voting membership.

Section 2 Clubs shall be entitled to representation as follows: Each club having a membership of 20 or less shall be entitled to

have two delegates to the General Meetings and Annual Convention, and one delegate for each additional 20 members

or fraction thereof, but no club shall be entitled to more than five delegates. No delegate shall represent more than one

club

Section 1 Two thirds of the members attending and voting shall constitute a quorum.

RATIONALE: Membership numbers have decreased from the time of this writing and almost all in attendance would qualify as delegates. In fairness,

any member present should be able to vote.

Bring this copy of your pro-

posed bylaw revisions to GFWC-

WI Lakeshore District Conven-

tion on April 16th for discussion

Proposed Bylaw Amendments

ARTICLE VI OFFICERS

Section 1 The officers shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding

Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Junior Clubs and Trustees. This body of officers shall be known as the Executive

Committee of the GFWC-WI Lakeshore District.

Section 2 A 2/3 majority of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.

Section 3 The GFWC - WI Lakeshore District shall be members in good standing in GFWC and GFWC-WI Move to Arti-

cle III Membership, Section 2

RATIONALE: This item belongs in Article III

ARTICLE VII DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1 The President shall preside at all meetings of the GFWC-WI Lakeshore District. She shall keep her clubs informed of

the work and needs of the GFWC and GFWC-WI. The President shall appoint such Department and Standing Com-

mittee Chairmen as required by the Federation to promote the work of the clubs. The President is a member ex-

officio of all committees except the Nominating Committee. The President shall receive an annual budgeted amount

for State and District meetings and conventions in addition to a desk allowance. She shall be the official voting delegate

to the GFWC and GFWC-WI Conventions both years of her administration.

Section 2 The First Vice President shall discharge the duties of the President in her absence. She shall also assist the President in

carrying out duties as assigned. The First Vice President shall be the Dean of Presidents and shall serve as Membership Chairman. She shall become the President-elect on the 30th of June in the odd numbered year after she has declared

her positive intention at the final Board Meeting before the annual Spring Convention of that year.

Section 3 In the absence of the President and the First Vice president, the Second Vice president shall perform the duties of the

President. The Second Vice President shall be Dean of Community Service Program Chairmen and shall serve as the

Program Chairman.

RATIONALE: to conform to GFWC

Section 4 The duties of the Recording Secretary shall be to attend and record all transactions of the Executive Committee Meet-

ings, General Meetings and the Annual Convention. She shall be responsible for all records and documents of the Cor-

poration.

Section 5 The principal duties of the Corresponding Secretary shall be to conduct the correspondence of the District upon di-

rection of the President. She shall send the Call for the General Meetings and the Annual Convention four weeks prior

to such meetings. The Corresponding Secretary shall publish the district’s newsletter FOCUS, and the District Direc-

tory.

RATIONALE: to clarify

Section 6 The Treasurer shall receive all funds and shall deposit them in a bank approved by the Executive Committee. She shall

keep an accurate account of all monies and property of the GFWC – WI Lakeshore District. She shall disburse these

funds as directed by the Executive Committee and shall be audited annually with a report of the audit given at the Fall

General Meeting. The Treasurer shall receive payment of dues and contact all clubs whose dues are not paid by No-

vember 1

Section 7 The Director of Junior Clubs shall be an active member of a Junior Club. She shall be a liaison between the GFWC-WI

Lakeshore District and the Junior Clubs in the District. She shall receive the budgeted amount annually for attending

the State and District meetings.

RATIONALE: No payments are made for District meetings

Section 8 All officers shall perform such additional duties as required by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VIII TRUSTEES

Section 1 There shall be five Trustees, each elected for a staggered three-year term, and one of whom shall be the immediate

Past President who shall serve as Chairman.

Section 2 The duties of the Trustees shall be to oversee the investments of the organization. They shall meet at least two

times per year and shall report at the Annual Convention.

ARTICLE IX BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1 The Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Committee, Chairmen of Community Service Programs and

Standing Committees, Trustees, Club Presidents and the Past District Presidents and past Directors of Junior Clubs

of the GFWC – WI Lakeshore District.

Section 2 The Board of Directors shall hold meetings as deemed necessary for the business of the District. The time and place

of such meetings shall be determined by the President.

Section 3 A 2/3 majority of the Board of Directors in attendance shall constitute a quorum for meetings.

ARTICLE X DEPARTMENTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

Section 1 Departments Community Service Programs shall be as set by GFWC-WI: Arts, Conservation, Education, Home

Life, International Affairs Outreach and Public Affairs Issues

Section 2 The Department Community Service Program Chairmen shall be appointed by the District President.

Section 3 The Department Community Service Program Chairmen shall be responsible for attending the GFWC-WI work-

shops and distributing materials and information to the District clubs. They should attend the Board meetings, Gen-

eral meetings and the Annual Convention of GFWC-WI Lakeshore District..

RATIONALE: To conform to GFWC, Section 3 To define responsibilities

ARTICLE XI INVESTMENTS

The entire principal of the District portfolio shall be invested. The interest and capital gains, if any, derived from

this investment shall provide for operating expenses. The principal shall not be used for these expenses unless the

interest is insufficient. If it becomes necessary to use principal, a 2/3 vote of the membership in attendance shall be

required.

ARTICLE XII STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1 The District President shall appoint Chairmen for the Standing Committees as deemed necessary by the Executive

Committee.

Section 2 The Standing Committee Chairmen shall be responsible for attending the GFWC-WI workshops and distributing

materials and information to the District clubs. They should attend Board and General meetings and the Annual

Convention.

Section 3 The Budget & Finance Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the District President including the

Treasurer and the Director of Junior Clubs. Its duties shall be:

a. To prepare and present a budget at the Fall meeting.

b. To order the audit of the Treasurer’s books.

c. To order a detailed Treasurer’s report at the Fall General meeting.

RATIONALE: Section 2: to clarify responsibilities, Section 3: to clarify roles

ARTICLE XIII NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1 The Nominating Committee shall consist of four representatives of clubs chosen in alphabetical order from three

general clubs and one junior club. The Chairman shall be the immediate past District President.

Section 2 The Nominating Committee shall include the nominations printed in the FOCUS with the Call to the Annual Con-

vention, at least ten days prior to the convention, in the even numbered years.

Section 3 Nominations will be voted upon by the delegates to Elections shall occur at the Lakeshore Annual Convention

RATIONALE: To conform to Article V, new section 1

ARTICLE XIV MEETINGS

Section 1 The GFWC-WI Lakeshore District shall hold a Fall Meeting and any other meetings as determined by the Executive

Committee.

Section 2 The Annual Meeting/Convention shall be held in the spring of such time and place as the Board of Directors deter-

mine.

Section 3 The voting members of any regularly called Annual Meeting shall constitute a quorum. A 2/3 vote of members in

attendance shall constitute a quorum

Section 4 A registration fee shall be paid by each member attending to help defray the expenses of the Annual Convention and

General Meetings.

Section 5 4 The Executive Committee shall meet at the discretion of the District President.

RATIONALE: To conform to Article V, new Section 1

ARTICLE XV DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT

If the organization should be dissolved, the assets of the GFWC- WI Lakeshore District shall become the property

of GFWC- WI.

ARTICLE XVI GOVERNING RULES

In all matters not specified in these bylaws, rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order latest edition shall apply.

ARTICLE XVII AMENDING THE BYLAWS

These bylaws may be amended at any Annual Convention by a 2/3 vote of the voting members present, provided at

least ten days previous notice of the proposed amendments have been published in FOCUS with the Call to the

Convention.

Adopted at Milwaukee, WI. - October 15, 2007

Revised April 21, 2008 – Effective July 1, 2008

Committee of the whole

Revised April 18, 2011

Proposed 2.6.12

Erin Epping,

D’Ann Malloy

Patricia Mueller

2012

April 2nd Lakeshore District Board Meeting, Home of D’Ann Malloy

April 16th Lakeshore District Spring Convention, Hilton “Anchorage”, 4700 N. Port

Washington Rd.

May 18-20 GFWC-WI Convention, Milwaukee, WI

June 14-18 GFWC International Convention, Charlotte, NC

July 13-14 Neenah, WI - Summer Board Meeting

Oct. 12-14 - Illinois - Great Lakes Regional Meeting

2013

Feb 8 - 9 Portage, WI - Winter Board Meeting

May 3 - 5 Janesville - WI Convention

June 21 - 24 - Florida - International Convention

July TBD, Summer Board Meeting

Oct. 11 - 13 - Indiana - Great Lakes Regional Meeting

2014

Feb TBD, Winter Board Meeting

May 15 - 18 Baraboo - WI Convention

June 20-24 Phoenix AZ - International Convention

Looking to the Future! Meeting Dates to Remember

FOR SALE

A four plate set of the GFWC Centennial plates in white in their original boxes is being offered for

sale by owner ($95.00 or best offer) who is in financial need.

Please contact Tammy Somers - 414-232-1803

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