GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club Officers for April 2022-April 2024
GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club Committees
April 2022-April 2024
Advocacy for Children
Serves as a liaison between club and community resources for Sea Haven, Children’s Recovery Center, SOS Autism, Girl Scouts, Children’s Advocacy Week, USO Reading Program
Chairperson: Ruthie Robinette and Co-Chair: Mary Fischer
Arts
Supports community art education by supporting and bringing awareness to artistic events and endeavors such as St. Patrick’s Day Float and NMB Area Historical Museum
Chairperson:
Budget and Finance
Recommends charitable allocations, approves budget expenditures, and approves funding greater than $100
Chairperson: Juliet Casper
By-Laws
Drafts changes to the club constitution and presents to full membership club for vote
Chairperson: Brenda Tarkenton
Chaplin
Responsible for devotions at club meetings
Chairperson: Connie Lawson
Communications & Publicity
Maintains web site, social media, & facilitates publicity for club news and events in area news outlets Chairperson: Tricia Kolb
Civic Engagement & Outreach
Facilitates education and awareness of health and wellness issues. Facilities volunteer opportunities for club members through community resources and projects.
Chairperson: Sue Erway and Co-Chair: Mary Fischer
Education & Libraries
Organizes fundraisers and programs to promote education and literacy; collects items for “Tools for Schools” project; raises monies for scholarships, collects coats for kids; and acts as liaison between club and Teen Angel
Chairperson: Cheryl Watson and Co-Chair: Kerry Westfall
Health & Wellness
Facilitates education and awareness of health and wellness issues. Annual health screenings. Chairperson: Charlotte Wiltshire
Hospitality
Coordinates dinner reservations for meetings; collects payment for dinners; assists corresponding secretary with Hands of Friendship initiative; coordinates with Eastern District President for Eastern District meeting and Southern District Conference, and all club social events
Chairperson: Dolly McDermott and Co-Chair: Nina Kirby
Membership
Promotes club membership through recruitment activities; recognizes prospective members and educates members about membership expectations; oversees and maintains membership information; collects membership dues; completes membership reports to GFWC-SC; provides club nametags and update annual membership handbooks.
Chairperson: Connie Holston and Co-Chair: Brenda Tarkenton
Nominating
Prepares the slate of officers for upcoming elections; presents the slate of officers to board members at the February meeting and to the general membership in writing prior to the March meeting; facilitates the voting process and oversees the vote count.
Chairperson: Sue Burgess
Legislation & Public Policy
Designed to connect members with projects and activities relating to civic and social responsibilities. This program focuses on citizenship, military personnel, emergency and disaster preparedness, and safety & crime prevention.
Chairperson:
Reporting
Compiles club information for quarterly and annual submissions to GFWC-SC board.
Chairperson: Connie Holston and Co-Chairs: Debbie Ritter & Stephanie Hankins Newsletter-Sandy Young
Fundraising / Special Projects
Identifies and vets potential fundraising opportunities to present to the club for a vote.
Chairperson: Dolly McDermott and Co-Chair: Cristy Weber
Special Projects
Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes Committee
Organizes, oversees, and promotes this annual fundraiser which is open to the community and is a self-guided tour of five private residences decorated for the Christmas season. Monies raised are through ticket sales, raffle drawing, and program sponsorships of this event. Cancelled until further notice.
Chairperson:
Purses with Purpose Charity Event
(Organizes, oversees, and promotes this annual fundraiser which is open to the community and is a live auction of donated handbags and purses and a silent auction of items and gift certificates collected from the community. There is also a jewelry raffle and door prizes. Monies raised are through ticket sales, sponsorships, and raffle drawing.)
Chairperson: Jeri McCumbee