Let us be done with fault-finding And leave off self-seeking.
May we put away all pretense And meet each other face to face Without self pity and without prejudice.
May we never be hasty in judgment And always generous.
Let us take time for all things. Make us to grow calm, serene, gentle.
Teach us to put into action our better impulses Straightforward and unafraid. Grant that we may realize it is The little things that create differences; That in the big things of life we are at one.
And may we strive to touch and to know The great, common human heart of us all. And, oh Lord God, let us forget not to be kind.
Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc. (NFWC)
General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)
Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc (NFWC)
Kathy Flock, President
"Go Sailing with GFWC"
More about the State NFWC:
The GFWC Nebraska Federation club members are volunteers representing the full spectrum of women today, women who are interested in self-improvement as well as community improvement. These volunteers are united in their community efforts across the state.
Purpose of GFWC Nebraska:
The purpose of the GFWC/NFWC is to unite in giving service to our communities and our state in the areas of educational, civic and community betterment. Our members give their time, talents, and resources to improve the quality of life through service to others. We strive to become responsible, dynamic leaders in our communities.
Why belong to the NFWC:
- TO ENLIST group support for community projects and attaining meaningful goals.
- TO DEVELOP leadership skills to translate into the workplace and other settings.
- TO ENTER the network of international volunteers.
- TO PROVIDE an active voice in legislative issues.
- TO GAIN national and international perspective of women's volunteer clubs.
- TO BECOME a member of a world renowned organization whose motto is "UNITY IN DIVERSITY".
- Ideas and Enthusiasm!
- Your Time and Talents!
- Leadership Qualities"
1894: Organized in Omaha (Mrs. James H. Canfield, President)
1894: Admitted to GFWC
1922: Incorporated
1925: Adopted Universal Membership
Mississippi Valley Region:
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota & South Dakota
2007 Conference
October 12-14, 200
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General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)
More about the National GFWC:
GFWC is one of the world's largest and oldest women's volunteer service organizations. Working locally through thousands of clubs in the United States and globally in more than 20 countries, GFWC members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding.
Clubs shape their local agendas to suit particular community needs. Each local chapter benefits from membership, service, material, and program support from state and national Federation levels.
GFWC headquarters in Washington, DC, a National Historic Landmark, houses the Women's History and Resource Center, a collection of books, periodicals and records devoted to women's history and women in volunteerism.
- THE ARTS
- Children's Contest for Nebraska Youth
- Crafts and Photography
- Writing Workshops
- Young Women's Quiz Bowl
- CONSERVATION
- Beautification
- Resource Conservation
- Ronald McDonald House's "Pop Tabs & Pennies"
- EDUCATION
- Education for Life
- Nebraska Leadership Seminar
- ESO
- Support Libraries
- After School Activities
- Tutoring "Passports to the Countries of the World"
- HOME LIFE
- Helping Hands Programs
- Immunization Programs
- Health Issues
- INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
- World Food Day
- International Cultural Exchange
- Heifer International
- UNICEF
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- Citizenship Participation
- Veterans Affairs
- Historic Preservation
- Safety
- Legislative Day
- Sophomore Pilgrimage
- COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
GFWC mission statement
GFWC Clubwomen magazine
List of Other Clubs around the Nation