OFFICERS & COMMITTEES

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GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club Officers for April 2022-April 2024

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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

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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:

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Budget and Finance
Recommends charitable allocations, approves budget expenditures, and approves funding greater than $100
Chairperson: Juliet Casper

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By-Laws
Drafts changes to the club constitution and presents to full membership club for vote
Chairperson: Brenda Tarkenton

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Chaplin
Responsible for devotions at club meetings
Chairperson: Connie Lawson

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Communications & Publicity
Maintains web site, social media, & facilitates publicity for club news and events in area news outlets Chairperson: Tricia Kolb

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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

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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

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Health & Wellness
Facilitates education and awareness of health and wellness issues.  Annual health screenings.                         Chairperson: Charlotte Wiltshire

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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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.
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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