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General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Illinois
Illinois
Fairbury Junior Woman’s Club is a small, very active club working to promote our community, district, state, and National organizations.
We were founded in 1936 with 27 members. The first President was Idabelle Nelson. Over the years the club has had over 60 members, but for the last 40 years membership is usually 20 or less. At this time we have 12 members with more than 235 years of Federation experience.
We were founded in 1936 with 27 members. The first President was Idabelle Nelson. Over the years the club has had over 60 members, but for the last 40 years membership is usually 20 or less. At this time we have 12 members with more than 235 years of Federation experience.
Meetings:
Grandma’s Restaurant
405 E Locust St
Fairbury, IL 61739
Click here for map to Grandma’s
(We sometimes meet in members’ homes)
1st Thursday of each month, every month
7 p.m.
Contact for more information:
Carol Ely
409 W. Chestnut
Fairbury, IL 61739
815-692-2910
Grandma’s Restaurant
405 E Locust St
Fairbury, IL 61739
Click here for map to Grandma’s
(We sometimes meet in members’ homes)
1st Thursday of each month, every month
7 p.m.
Contact for more information:
Carol Ely
409 W. Chestnut
Fairbury, IL 61739
815-
Officers:
President- Sherry Metz
Preisdent Elect- Susan Schove
Secretary- Carol Ely
Treasurer- Chris Metz
President-
Club Committees:
GFWC Departments:
The Arts
Conservation
Education
Health
Home Life
International Affairs
Public Affairs
Public Relations
Leadership
Membership
Veteran’s Affairs
Native American’s
Prevent Child Abuse
Legislation
Special Committees:
Reading Is Fundamental
Blood Drives
Garage Sales
GFWC Departments:
The Arts
Conservation
Education
Health
Home Life
International Affairs
Public Affairs
Public Relations
Leadership
Membership
Veteran’s Affairs
Native American’s
Prevent Child Abuse
Legislation
Special Committees:
Reading Is Fundamental
Blood Drives
Garage Sales
Annual Club Projects:
Reading Is Fundamental since 1976: Three times each school year over 1000 books are selected by pre 4th grade students, and, with the help of the Community Fund and an RIF grant, we distribute those books to the students. Before each distribution we have motivational projects for all the students. We spend over $6000 a year on this project. The students really enjoy their books.
All Town Garage Sales: Last Friday and Saturday in April and September. There are 60-70 homes participating each time and the profits from advertising the sales goes to club projects. It gives local people a chance to recycle unwanted items and make money, bringing over 1000 people to town that helps all local businesses.
June Blood Drive: We sponsor the blood drive with the local Red Cross and usually recruit over 175 donors.
Reading Is Fundamental since 1976: Three times each school year over 1000 books are selected by pre 4th grade students, and, with the help of the Community Fund and an RIF grant, we distribute those books to the students. Before each distribution we have motivational projects for all the students. We spend over $6000 a year on this project. The students really enjoy their books.
All Town Garage Sales: Last Friday and Saturday in April and September. There are 60-
June Blood Drive: We sponsor the blood drive with the local Red Cross and usually recruit over 175 donors.
Fairbury Junior Woman's Club officers for 2008-
District 17
Left to Right
Sue Schove -
Carol Rich -
Fairbury Junior Woman's CLub members
District 17
Front row left to right
Carol Ely, Sue Schove, Sherry Metz, Chris Metz
Back Row left to right
Lisa Gibson, Sandie Gonzalez, Janice Meiss, Kathy Abels, Mary Jo Murphy, Linda Steidinger, Candy Godbee, Carol Rich