GFWC FL Southside Woman's Club of Jacksonville "Women Inspiring Community Spirit"
     GFWC FLSouthside Woman's Club of Jacksonville "Women Inspiring Community Spirit"      

History by the Decade

1971 - 1980

1973           America was rocked by Watergate Investigation, but our club stood up to searching investigation by FFWC officers and chairmen to win 40 awards at the State Convention, and to win Best in the District for overall programs! 10,000 volunteer hours by club members won us further community recognition and another EVE award!  FFWC's Diamond Jubilee Convention, and for Mother of the Year Day.


1973-76    Many improvements were added to our clubhouse through the efforts of club members, the Korn Kob Klan, and the Southside Juniors.


1976-77     Installed posts along front drive, building painted on inside, new air conditioner in main auditorium and hotel style air conditioner in office, new bingo sign, three new lace tablecloths, new turn-table, replaced sofa & chair, purchased and installed microphone in Departmental Room.


1977-78     We added our support to the State's Five Star Program (We had supported the Four Foundation Program since its beginning), and we cooperated on the State's Pennies for People Program. These efforts resulted in an award to our club of $3,500 from the Department of Forestry for the establishment of park in the Jacksonville area.  The club held their first “Senior Citizens Day.”


1978-79     Further improvements to the club home included purchase of new kitchen and office equipment, new tables and chairs, and the remodeling of the bathrooms in the building.


1979-80    The outside of the building was painted, and the roof was repaired. We sailed through an audit with I.R.S. and won a hearing with county and state regarding unemployment compensation. Donations were made to: Prevent Blindness, Leukemia, Humane Society and Meals on Wheels. We awarded five scholarships.

 

   SWCJAX is organizing a River Cruise on Wednesday, April 3 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, March 21. 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,
March 21, 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...

•    March 15, 2024 – March 15, 2024 - GFWC District 4 Meeting – GFWC The Lake Shore Woman’s Club, Inc. - Awards
•    March 21, 2024 – SWCJAX General Meeting
•    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!!!

 

“Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same.”                     Helen Keller

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