Member Programs

Hand to Hand

This group helps Club members in need due to illness, bereavement, handicap, etc. For example, they provide transportation to medical appointments and Club meetings and give assistance with grocery shopping and preparing meals.  For more information contact Lorraine Green, the Chair of Hand to Hand. 

Memory Book

The Memory Book committee collects photos, flyers, newspaper articles, and other Club memorabilia to compile into a scrapbook.  A new Memory Book is created each year, and the most recent book is often shared at Club meetings.  Past Memory Books are stored in the Courthouse Square Museum.  Digital versions of past Memory Books may be available here soon!  For more information, contact Memory Book Chair, Ginny Baxter.  

Ms. Federation / Woman of Achievement

This committee consists of the current club president, one club member with three years or less years of membership, and three with more than three years.  See the Bylaws for the nomination criteria, selection process and time requirements. The committee chooses our local winner and honors the recipient at the December meeting. These awards are given in alternate years by GFWC MI at the annual convention in the spring – Woman of Achievement in even years and Ms. Federation in odd years. Ms. Federation recognizes one for their service and involvement in club and federation work. Woman of Achievement considers community service, as well as club and federation work.

 Val Reisen was presented the 2024 Ms. Federation award at the Christmas Tea.

2024 Ms. Federation: Val Reisen

This year we have the honor of recognizing Val Reisen by presenting the Ms. Federation Award. She joined GFWC-Charlotte in 2018 and embraced our volunteering spirit immediately. She joined the choir and then became the Director in 2020. At that time, she Directed the choir at the Annual Convention in Grand Rapids. We were proud to have her become Club Secretary, a position she held for 2 terms before becoming Vice President this year. She has sponsored new members, Chaired the Legislation Committee, is a Mobile Meals Driver and Coordinator. She has brought her vision of the Charlotte Forest Garden 2024 to fruition as chair. She has worked hours gathering community sponsors as well as writing a grant to MI DNR for over $26,000.

Remembrances

This committee is responsible for sending cards to a member in the event of illness/hospitalization, births, and weddings; death of a member’s immediate family (spouse and children) or to a member’s family in the event of death of a member. The Club pays for the cards and postage.  When a Past President of the Club passes away, a book is donated to the Charlotte Community Library in their honor.  For more information, contact Remembrances Chair, Sandy Maatsch.

Mini Trips

This committee arranges field trips to places and events of interest to club members.  Participation may include 2-3 or 30+, depending on the activity, cost, interest, etc.  They have done such things as visit gardens in other communities, trip to the Amish community, attend plays, etc.  They usually schedule something once per month and advertise it in the newsletter and on Facebook.  Contact Saundra Guernsey or Barb VanderMolen for more information.  Suggestions are welcome!

iMembers Database

The iMembers Database is a password protected website available for member use.  Members can access important files including newsletters, by laws, minutes, and treasurer reports through iMembersdb.  A searchable Member Directory is available with member photos, contact information, Club roles, and more!  The database also allows members to send Club emails, schedule events, and update the Club website.  To access iMembersdb, visit https://imembersdb.com/.  Username and passwords were provided to members at their New Member Orientation.  Contact Linda Foster at ed@fosterdvm.com for more information.