History by the Decade
1910 - 1920
1912 The Titanic sank, but in Jacksonville the 16 members of the South Jacksonville Book Club launched a woman's club, and attended the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs Convention held in this city.
1913 The U.S. enacted the Income Tax Law, and on November 23 the Woman's Club of South Jacksonville became an officially organized club, with Elizabeth Swain as
its first President.
1914 World War 1 began in Europe, and the new club, now with a membership of 57, joined the FFWC, club meetings were held in Grace Methodist Church (now the Swain
Memorial Church). Dues were $3.00 a year and $.25 for guests! First yearbook published.
1916 Wilson pledged to "keep the US out of the war, and our club built a clubhouse on the corner of Gary and Palm Streets, on a lot donated by Mr. and Mrs. W.
Lyon. The hard work of dedicated club husbands made this building possible.
1918 The U.S. sent its men "over there" to “make the world safe for democracy.” With their new clubhouse requisitioned for the war effort, our club members
returned to Swain Memorial Church for their meetings.
DATE CHANGE:
SWCJAX River Cruise on Wednesday, May 8 at 2:30PM. This 1-hour narrated cruise on the river costs just $18. We will have a sign up sheet at the Meeting on Thursday, April 18. Great
opportunity to invite a friend!!! Enjoy an educational and informative cruise on the St. Johns. Learn a brief history about Jacksonville and its relationship to the St. Johns River. Get a close look
at the wildlife that abounds in the downtown area. Boarding is 10 minutes prior to published departures. We depart from Doubletree Hotel Dock, 32207. (Behind Doubletree Hotel/Ruth Chris
Southbank)
OUR NEXT MEETING!
Thursday,
April 18, 2024
@ 11am
Deerwood
Country Club!!!
For more information or
to reserve your spot, call
Cathy (904-525-3890) or
Jac (207-730-1659).
Be sure to bring in your
“Change for the Good”
every Club General Meeting, as we challenge ourselves to reach Our Goal of $500!!!
Be Sure to Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events...
• April 12-15, 2024 – GFWC Florida Convention, Rosen Plaza, Orlando, Florida
LAST TIME TO TURN IN BEARS - BRING BOGGY BEARS AND AFGHAN’S
• April 18, 2024 – SWCJAX General Meeting
• April 19, 2024 – GFWC District 4 Meeting – Green Cove Springs – Federation Day/Elizabeth's last meeting
• May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) – Our last SWCJAX General Meeting
The Southside Woman’s Club of Jacksonville’s will be having an on-line NUTS & CANDY Sale as a Fundraising Project...the money raised will go to support Florida School of the Deaf & Blind in St. Augustine.
Go to...
https://southsidewomansclub.terrilynn.com/ and order today!!!
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