CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –(CLARKSVILLENOW) The GFWC of Tennessee, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs
(GWFC), is pleased to announce the formation of the GFWC Gateway Woman’s Club of Clarksville, a new chapter of the international volunteer community service organization formed in 1890.
The club will work on community service projects, many of which will focus on the following GFWC Community Service Program areas:
Arts (music, dance, theatre)
Conservation (beautification, recycling, preservation)
Education (literacy, library, scholarships, tutoring, book clubs)
Home Life (healthcare, hunger, housing)
International Outreach (advocacy, education, action re: basic human needs, self-sufficiency)
Public Issues (citizenship, emergency and disaster preparedness, safety, crime prevention, honor and
support of military)
Advocates for Children
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
Membership in the new club is open to women of all ages and interests. The club meets monthly on the 4th Monday evening from 6:00-7:30 pm in the small conference room at the front of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Library.
“We are so excited about our newest GFWC of TN chapter” said Vicki Bechet, 2nd Vice President. “Membership in the GFWC provides women the opportunity to make new lifelong friends, acquire
leadership skills, give back to their community through rewarding service projects, and have fun.”
For more information, please email the club at gfwc.gateway.womans.club@gmail.com , visit their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/GFWCGatewayWomansClub/ and GFWC website – www.gfwc.org.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a unifying force, bringing together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
With 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding.