General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut (GFWC/CT) President, Jeanne Waseleski, held a brief ceremony on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in front of the State Office Building in Hartford. The purpose of the ceremony was to dedicate a 60-foot long banner in recognition of the Organization’s contribution to Women’s History and the GFWC/CT’s 110^th Anniversary of Federation. Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Karen Jarmoc (State Representative of the 59^th District) were guest attendees. The banner was displayed on the State Office Building for one week to promote awareness of GFWC/CT.

Mrs. Waseleski highlighted some of the accomplishments of GFWC/CT including, but not limited to, promoting the first Hospice Center in the country; linking Connecticut and the National Poison Control Center; and adopting a wing for renovations at the Rocky Hill Veterans Hospital. She stated that currently the 50 clubs and approximately 3,000 members are focusing their considerable strength behind the hidden epidemic of Domestic Violence. Mr. Blumenthal and Ms. Jarmoc commented on their own efforts to combat Domestic Violence. Mr. Blumenthal congratulated the organization on its 110 years of service and expressed his gratitude for the time and commitment given by the members. Also present at the event were GFWC/CT state federation 1^st Vice President Grace Matyskiela; 2^nd Vice President JoAnn Calnen; 3^rd Vice President Mary Antey; Assistant Treasurer Patricia Kaczynski; Member at Large (and a past GFWC/CT President) Jean Brown; and members from some of the Hartford area clubs, i.e., Enfield, East Hartford, Newtown, Farmington, Trumbull, and Terryville.

In her closing remarks, Mrs. Waseleski highlighted the three words that were the main theme of the banner by stating, "Today, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, we emphasize FRIENDSHIP with others; PRIDE in our organization; and SERVICE in our communities." GFWC/CT is a member of the international organization, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, headquartered in Washington, D.C.