General Federation of Women's Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.
Heritage Hotel, 522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT (203) 264-8200
All GFWC/CT Members are urged to attend.
OFFICIAL CALL TO GFWC/CT
CONVENTION
Grace Matyskiela, President
"
Step Lively! We All Did"May 14-15, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting, Grant Room5:00 p.m. Convention Committee Meeting, Grant Room
6:00 p.m. Dinner on own
Friday, May 14, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Registration and coffee/tea10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER of the 113th GFWC/CT Annual
Convention
Invocation
Color Guard
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America
Collect
Words of Wisdom, Gloria St. Pierre, GFWC/CT Historian
Greetings from the Honorable H. William Davis Jr., First
Selectman, Southbury CT
Reports of State Officers
International Department
Reaching Out Internationally, Lois Hager, Chairman
United Nations Program, Joan Macri, Chairman
Publicity, Connie Walker, Chairman
Ursula Kolb Casioppo Federation Awareness Gavel
Fundraising Awards, Ellie Leonard, Assistant Treasurer
Women's History and Resource, Jan Cressey, Chairman
Public Affairs Department/Citizenship
Citizenship in Action, Bermer Ridenhour,
Chairman
Legislation/Public Policy, Fanny Gabriel,
Chairman
Focus on Community Safety, Carol Censki,
Chairman
Veterans, Margaret Nourse, Chairman
12:00 noon Social Hour — Cash bar
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon honoring District Directors and Assistant
District Directors
Lunch Buffet:
Salad, Deli, Hot Sandwich, Hot Entree, Dessert
Stations
1:30 p.m.
Presentation of Nominating Committee Slate
Election of 2010—2012 Officers
Program: Dress for Success's Impact on Poverty in CT.
Domestic Violence Awareness, Mary Flynn, Chairman
Community Improvement Contest, Mary Preisner,
ChairmanConservation Department
Beautification Program, Kim Hohlfeld, Chairman
Resource Conservation, Judy Engle, Chairman
Education Department
Focus on Literacy, June Zeiner, Chairman
Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO), JoAnn Bruno, Chairman
Youth Program, Jean Brown, Chairman
Door Prizes and Announcements
6:00 p.m. Social Hour Cash Bar
6:45 p.m. Processional forms
7:00 p.m.
ProcessionalBanquet Salad, Choice of New York Sirloin, Stuffed Filet
of Sole, Rolled Vegetable Lasagna
All include rolls and butter, vegetable and potato
Dessert is individual turtle cheesecake, coffee and tea
Greetings From GFWC/CT Past Presidents
Installation of incoming GFWC/CT President JoAnn
Calnen and State Officers 2010—2012 by Rita Hartley,
GFWC/CT State President 1994-1996
9:00 p.m.
Dancing to DJ Liz Schumann, who will also playlight music during dinner.
Proposed Slate of Incoming Officers
GFWC/CT 2010—2012
1st Vice President
Nancy Kalyan, The Woman's Club of
Enfield Inc.2nd Vice President
Joan Duffy, Ridgefield Woman's Club
3rd Vice President
Kim Hohlfeld, Sharon Woman's Club
Inc.Recording
SecretaryPat Kearney, Ridgefield Woman's Club
Corresponding
SecretaryMaddy Marzullo (appointed), GFWC
The Harwinton Woman's Club
Treasurer
Hemlata Khona, Trumbull Woman's
ClubAssistant Treasurer
Eleanor Leonard, The GFWC Of
Windsor LocksStep for Success collection
In honor of our State President's symbol, the Shoe, we will be conducting a
collection of new or gently used shoes during Convention. The shoes will be
donated to Dress For Success and for each pair of shoes donated you will receive a
raffle ticket. The prize is a shoe store gift card to replenish your supply.
Board Members and Clubs are requested to bring a Door Prize with Club or Individual Name attached.
Additional door prizes will be appreciated from clubs with a large number of attendees.
If you would like a Club member recognized at the Memorial Service on Saturday, please e-mail or call by
May 8th, 2010 Jan Cressey, (860) 228-0615, jancresseyj@aol.com
Rooms are available at the Crowne Plaza, Southbury currently the rate is $102/night.
Call 203-598-7600. More rooms may become available at the Heritage 203-264-8200.
There will be a shuttle available between the two hotels.
Directions:
FROM HARTFORD: Take interstate 84 West to Exit 15 in Southbury. Turn right at the end of the
exit ramp and proceed to the second traffic light. Turn left onto Heritage Road. The Heritage is
approximately one mile ahead on the right side.
FROM BRIDGEPORT: Take I-95 North to Route 8 North (Exit 27A). Follow Route 8 to Exit 22. At
the end of the ramp turn left, and at the light turn left onto Route 67 and proceed to Southbury. In
Southbury, continue under the I-84 overpass to the third traffic light. Turn left onto Heritage Road.
The Heritage is approximately one mile ahead on the right side.
Saturday May 15, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Arts & Crafts Registration-no craftsaccepted after 9a.m., only club entries, all items must be
register at once.
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Registration/Coffee
9 a.m.
Business Session Resumes
Call to order
Memorial Service, conducted by Jan Cressey
Education Department (continued)
Education in the Community, Betty Ardito,
Chairman
Club Woman Magazine, Joan Duffy, Chairman
State Project Vets OASIS, Gloria Hutchinson, Kathy
Aiello, Chairman
Home Life Department
Focus on Financial Issues, Ann Gilnack,
Chairman
Helping Hands in the Community, Carole
Mendygral, Chairman
Special Olympics, Kendra Martin, Chairman
Immunize Now Program, Ann Gilnack, Chairman
Focus on Health, Linda LaCasse, Chairman
Membership Department, JoAnn Bruno, 3rd VP,
Dean of MembershipMembership Award, Plummer Gavel, Petiss Gavel,
Sutton Gavel
Report of the Resolution Committee, Joan Duffy,
Chairman12 p.m.
Social Hour — Cash bar
Viewing of Arts & Crafts
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon honoring Club Presidents
Choice of Flat Iron Steak, Grilled Chicken Provencal or
Pasta Primavera
Includes rolls and butter, Vegetable and Potato
Dessert is Chocolate Mousse
Arthritis Links, Sue Nessi
Program: Haitian Earthquake Relief and the GFWC
Leadership Awards, Grace Matyskiela, GFWC/CT
PresidentLafontaine Volunteers in Progress (VIP) Award
Presentation of Proposed Two Year State Projects and
VoteArts Department
Arts in the Community, Lucille Shearer, Chairman
Short Story and Poetry Contests, Jane Whelchel, Chairman
Arts & Crafts, Lucille Shearer, Chairman
Art Contest for High School Seniors, Jeanne Waseleski, Chairman
Step for Success Recap and Raffle—Joan Duffy
3 p.m. Announcements, Raffle, and Door Prizes