Carlene Garner

Carlene A. Garner has been an active clubwoman for over 30 years, and now serves as GFWC First Vice-President.  After joining GFWC Washington State as a Junior member, she served as a club president, and held many positions at the state leadership level.  As a General member, she served as club president, district president and during 1996-1998, she was President of GFWC-Washington State.

Carlene also held numerous state executive offices and chairmanships.  While an elected state officer, Carlene authored three books that are used statewide: Membership Handbook, District Procedural Manual and Guidebook for State Officers. 

On the national level, Carlene served as GFWC Treasurer, Recording Secretary and Second Vice-President. She chaired the 1995 GFWC convention and was a member of the Dues Task Force in 1997. As GFWC Community Improvement Program Chairman, she coordinated a seminar for state chairmen and presented program details at each of the eight regions.

Carlene’s leadership extends beyond the Federation.  For over five years, she has served on the Washington State Board of Pharmacy, an appointment made by the Governor. She also was County Chairman for the Northwest Development Officers Association and was a founding member and later Treasurer of the Coalition for the Development of the Arts.  Additionally, she is an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church where she served as a Congregational President. 

A graduate of the University of Puget Sound, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Business, Carlene is a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). She has presented numerous workshops, seminars and training sessions on such topics as: public speaking, grant writing, leadership and membership development.  Currently, she is a partner in the consulting firm of Stewardship Development. 

Carlene and her husband Del are the parents of two grown sons and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.