1. A Hierarchy of Service: Community Service Programs (CSPs) PILOT MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB

2. PMWC: REACHING OUT AND ABOVE PMWC: Local chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. 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. The Pilot Mountain Woman’s Club supports the goals and missions of GFWC through our work in these six key areas.

3. A HIERARCHY OF SERVICE This is the “international” level-International President is Mary Ellen Laister Office: Washington DC. Web: www.gfwc.orgwww.gfwc.org North Carolina is part of the South Eastern Region (along with KY, MD, TN, VA, WV). Here is GFWC-NC, our state chapter of GFWC, Inc. Our State President is Wendy Carriker, a member of the Women’s Club of Mount Airy. Web: www.gfwcnc.orgwww.gfwcnc.org Each state is divided into geographical districts. NC has nine districts throughout the state. PMWC is in District 4. This is us! PMWC supports the mission of GFWC on both the international level and state level through local service projects. 2012-2014 PMWC President: Marie Needham There are three types of local clubs: General (women aged 18-up) Juniors (women aged 18-40) Juniorettes (high school students aged 13-17). PMWC is a “general” club.

4. WHAT IS A CSP? CSP stands for “Community Service Program”. PMWC volunteers to support the mission of GFWC through six Community Service Programs: Arts Conservation Education Home Life International Outreach Public Issues

5. ARTS Support local student artists by hosting local Arts competition and entering winners in district and state competitions Attend local and regional productions of art programs Support local efforts to increase awareness of Arts programs in our community Make monetary donations to local schools to support Arts program

6. CONSERVATION Adopt-a-Highway Program (from Hwy 52 and Key Street to NC 268 and Shoals Rd). Re-purpose used magazines by donating them to local doctor offices, nursing homes, Ronald McDonald House Support efforts of recycling in our community

7. EDUCATION Scholarship Programs Surry CC East Surry HS GFWC-NC Teaching Scholarship Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship Program Supply drives for local schools Literacy education in our community Supporters of Summer Reading Program at library

8. HOME LIFE Host programs on general women’s health education and awareness -Early Detection -Preventive screenings Promote financial savviness by hosting financial planning workshops for club members/community Support physical and menta l well-being of community PMWC Heart and Sole 5K Foods and Nutrition: Two year statewide focus on Feed the Future program

9. INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH Operation Smile Raised money to support one surgery for a child suffering from cleft palate, cleft lip and other facial deformities “Give a Flip for Haiti” PMWC organized statewide flip flop drive to send flip flops to Haiti after 2010 earthquake. Mary Kay Chapstick for Military Campaign Sunscreen and chapstick care packages sent to 200 troops overseas

10. American Red Cross Host of local blood drives Public Safety Donated pediatric supply bags to rescue units Elections/Voting Support local elections by promoting club members to vote Military Support Support our military, both active, retired and veterans of war PUBLIC ISSUES

11. HOW DO WE DO IT ALL? Fundraising and sponsorships! All of our projects and donations are possible due to the generous support from individual residents and businesses of the Pilot Mountain community. Without them, we would not be able to do all that we do. Types of fundraising include selling raffle tickets, registration fees for the 5K run, and other events. Sponsorships obtained include cash donations or supplies for various events.

12. FOR MORE INFORMATION: GFWC: www.gfwc.orgwww.gfwc.org GFWC-North Carolina: www.gfwc.nc.org www.gfwc.nc.org Membership Committee: Connect with us on Facebook: Pilot Mountain Woman’s Club ANY MEMBER OF PMWC! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!