GFWC-Charlotte Mission
The objective of GFWC-Charlotte shall be to promote growth and general advancement of women by providing programs pertaining to literature, science, art, and public interest, and to promote lines of public welfare in the community of Charlotte, as well as at district, state, national and international levels.
Upcoming Events
Tea and Tomes: November 25, 2025. The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff. Library book, Hoopla ebook and audio.
Arts and Crafts: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Decorate your own Kitchen or Hand Towels
Recent Events
International Day of Service - September 7, 2025
GFWC-Charlotte selected Domestic Violence as the focus of their project for the International Day of Service. The group collected personal care items and came to SIREN/Eaton Shelter to pack care packages for our survivors.
SIREN/Eaton Shelter is a homeless and domestic violence shelter that serves Eaton County. Siren is unique as it is one of the last shelters to offer both homeless and domestic violence services within the same organization. Siren, founded in the 1990’s offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance programs, and non-residential services for the community such as food pantry, clothing closet, and personal needs.
Charlotte Forest Garden Planting - April 17, 2025
The club partnered with Eaton Conservation District to organize a Tree Planting Workshop with speaker, Ben Savoie, District Forester for Barry, Allegan, and Ottawa counties. After the workshop, volunteers planted over 40 trees and shrubs in the Charlotte Forest Garden.
Christmas Tea - December 6, 2024
The Christmas Tea is an annual celebration to honor Past Presidents and new members. This year, the GFWC-Charlotte choir performed, Brynda Filkins told a moving Christmas tale called The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth, and a donation check was presented to SIREN Shelter. The club presented the 2024 Ms. Federation award to Val Reisen.
GFWC-Charlotte Past Presidents recognized at the 2024 Christmas Tea.
SIREN Tea - November 17, 2024
The SIREN Tea is the major fundraising event for GFWC-Charlotte. The proceeds of the Tea provide support for SIREN Eaton Shelter and GFWC-Charlotte programs.
Over 60 businesses donated to the Silent Auction and raffle including Firekeepers, Medalist Golf Club, Ziebart, Carl V. Reck Jewelers, English Inn, and Shaull & Shaull Law. Entertainment at the event was provided by Rory Nevins. The SIREN Tea was chaired by Dianne Barmes, and over 30 club members volunteered to put it all together.
Upcoming Tea & Tomes Events: The next meeting is on October 28, 2025. Join other members to discuss the October book: The Ride of her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey across America.
