3rd / 4th District Fall Conference 2019 | The Woman's Club of St. Matthews

On September 7, 2019, the clubwomen of the newly formed GFWC KY 3rd / 4th District gathered together at the Beechmont Woman’s Club in Louisville to participae together in the district fall conference. The district fall conference is a wonderful opportunity for local clubwomen to unite together, to learn new things, to make new friends, and most of all have fun.

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The Opening Ceremony included a salute to the Flag of the United States of America.

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The speaker was Mrs. Teresa Schmidt, GFWC KY President Elect (2020-2022) who addressed GFWC accomplishments throughout history and the importance of membership in GFWC and in individual clubs. GFWC KY is using the acronym of V-A-L-E-R-I-E in their promotion for retaining and recruiting members. All members should:

V Feel Valued

A Be and Feel Appreciated

L Laugh

E Be Enriched

R Have Relationships with other members

I Be Inspired

E Feel Enthusiastic about club membership

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: GFWC KY President Elect Speaks at the Conference

: A clubowoman helps promote the VALERIE membership acronym

As with all conferences, a little business must be taken care of. At this fall event new 2020 -2022 District 3rd / 4th Governor and Vice-Governor were elected. In addition, a by donation fundraise was had, where clubwomen could purchase used books, with all funds going towards the expenses of the district.

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: GFWC President Elect with New District Vice-Governor & Governor

: Books that everyone can afford and enjoy.

The annual Arts, Crafts, and Photography contest was held, where the clubowmen of the Woman’s Club of St. Matthews represented the club well by receiving many contest awards. All of the first place contest winners will move on to the GFWC KY state convention Arts, Crafts, and Photography contest in March 2020, where each will compete with other GFWC KY clubwomen throughout the state.

Below are all the contest entries.

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