GFWC Club Manual

A key benefit of belonging to GFWC is access to our comprehensive resources, developed through strong relationships and creative leadership, and compiled for members into one, easy-to-use reference: the GFWC Club Manual.

         2010-2012 GFWC Club Manual Contents

GFWC CLUB MANUAL UPDATES

Be sure you always have the most up-to-date information by reviewing recent changes made to the 2010-2012 GFWC Club Manual in the Club Manual Revision History document. (Updated February 3, 2012)

GFWC 2010-2012 ADMINISTRATION

• President's Letter 
• Administration Calendar (updated July 5, 2011)
• 2010-2012 Administration Directory (updated July 28, 2011) 

To obtain a 2010-2012 Administration Directory with contact information for members of the Board of Directors, please contact GFWC at 202-347-3168. A GFWC Membership Associate will verify your GFWC membership and e-mail a complimentary copy. Printed copies are available for purchase through the GFWC Marketplace. 

YOUR ORGANIZATON

• Know Your Organization 
• Governance and Membership Structure 

GFWC ADVANCEMENT GUIDES

• GFWC Fundraising Advancement Guide 
• GFWC Leadership Advancement Guide 
• GFWC Membership Advancement Guide 
• GFWC Public Affairs Advancement Guide (Communications, Identity, Public Relations, and Public Policy)
• GFWC Women's History and Resource Center Advancement Guide 

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

GFWC’s core is its Community Service Programs, which outline collaboration projects for clubs and GFWC Partners. Members can access GFWC Community Service Programs and Special Projects below:

• Signature Project: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention 
• Juniors' Special Project: Advocates for Children 
• Arts Community Service Program  
• Conservation Community Service Program 
• Education Community Service Program   
• Home Life Community Service Program 
• International Outreach Community Service Program  
• Public Issues Community Service Program 

REPORTING

GFWC AWARDS, CONTESTS, AND GRANTS

 

CLUB MANAGEMENT

• Club Budget and Finance Guide Word | PDF (updated December 16, 2011)
• Club Leadership Responsiblities Word | PDF (updated November 15, 2011)
• GFWC Meeting Planning Guide Word | PDF (updated April 13, 2011)
• Making Successful Appointments Word | PDF (updated November 15, 2011)
• Parliamentary Procedure Word | PDF (updated January 31, 2011)
• Protocol Word | PDF (updated February 17, 2011)
  • Invite Confirmation and Guest Information form (PDF | Fill-in PDF)

FORMS 

 

Who Receives the Club Manual?

At the end of each two-year administration, the GFWC Club Manual is sent free of charge to all club presidents, as well as those holding appointed and elected national positions, select appointed state positions (select state chairmen), and district leadership (elected) positions. All officers are responsible for passing the GFWC Club Manual to their respective successors.

Hard copies of the condensed version of the 2010-2012 GFWC Club Manual, individual Club Manual sections, and supplementary guides are available for purchase through the GFWC Marketplace.