Welcome to the Northern District of GFWC Virginia
The Northern District was organized in 1924 and is one of eight districts comprising the GFWC Virginia Federation.
Currently we have 21 General Clubs, 1 Junior Club and 1 Juniorette Club with a combined membership of over 800.
2018-2020 President - Peggy Schlegelmilch
click here to see the full 2018-2020 ND Board
Northern District Project: The maintenance of the gardens at GFWC Headquarters in D.C. continues to be a labor of love for the Northern District.
GFWC Signature Project: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention: GFWC is a national leader in the fight to end domestic violence by raising awareness about this social issue.
GFWC Virginia State Project: Step Up to Stop Human Trafficking
Woman's Club of Loudoun
One member of the Woman's Club of Loudoun will turn 100 years old this May. She also has been a GFWC member for 68 years. Please help them to celebrate this important event.
The Clifton Community Woman's Club
The Clifton Community Woman's Club invites you to our 47th Annual Clifton Homes Tour and Silent Auction on Friday, May 17. Enjoy guided tours of four elegant homes in the Clifton area. Tour tickets may be purchased in advance at local shops, online, or at the Clifton Presbyterian Church the day of the tour. Tickets: $30 in advance, $33 online, $35 the day of the tour, $10 for 1 home. Tour: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Silent Auction: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Clifton Presbyterian Church. Free admission to the silent auction, and free guided tours are offered for two historic churches. Proceeds benefit our 501(c)(3) Charitable Trust and are distributed to local scholarships and charities. Please visit www.cliftoncwc.org or contact Sharon at stemory@aol.com for more information.
Ongoing project (till July 31st) Book Collection
The Woman’s Club of Loudoun
is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Our project is to provide a book to kindergarten students in two or three Loudoun County Elementary Schools this fall.In order to meet our goal, we are asking for your help. You can assist us by donating to this cause by providing a book(s) from the attached list, donating monetarily so that we may purchase books, agree to spread the word thru your business/practice and perhaps collect books. We will provide a list and a box for your use. The Club has set up a registry with Amazon to make your donation even more convenient as they will ship directly to us. Our wish list can be found on Amazon’s registry for Woman’s Club of Loudoun Donate Books to Kids. The link is: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/32LHOCVEM7HJK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm_wlMonetary donations should be made payable to Woman’s Club of Loudoun and sent to P O Box 1025, Leesburg, VA 20177.Our goal is to collect 350 books or more before July 31st. If you have questions, please contact co-presidents Jeannie Douglas at jsldouglas45@gmail.com or 540-338-6614 or Peggy Everhart at 4Peverhart@gmail.com or 703-777-7548.It is our hope that these young students will develop a love for reading so that they will have a strong desire to learn and to travel to other places through words.Won’t you please help us reach this goal?
Fairfax Womans Club annual Fashionshow and Luncheon
April 27 11:30pm
The proceeds from this luncheon will fund scholarships for seniors who are planning to attend a college or university in Virginia. The luncheon will feature fashions by Chico's of Tyson's Corner and will have a silent auction. The cost is $40 per person and will be held at the American Legion Post #177 in Fairfax City. Hope to see you there! Diane Tuininga, Chair, Fashion Show Luncheon
Woman's Club of Springfield Annual Spring Faire Craft and Vendor Show.
Saturday May 4, 10am-3pm
There is something for everyone! Jewelry, fashion, home decor, kitchen, garden, gourmet and more! Admission is Free! Proceeds will benefit Bethany House and the Woman's Club of Springfield to continue our support of causes in our community.
GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club presents
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – a 1920s whodunit presented by Murder Mysteries Will Travel – at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax on Saturday, May 11. This is a fundraiser for our club scholarship fund. The cost is $60 per person, which includes the meal, entertainment, tax and gratuity. We are offering a choice of four entrees: broiled salmon with lemon-butter sauce; pasta primavera with marinara sauce; grilled chicken breast stuffed with spinach, cheese and mushrooms; or prime rib. The meal includes a salad to start, chocolate mousse for dessert, and coffee or tea. A cash bar will be available for other beverages. Reservations are required. Tickets may be purchased via our website at www.wfcwc.org or by calling Jean at 703-338-5116.
2019 GFWC Annual Convention BROADENING OUR HORIZONS
June 29-July 1 The clubwomen of the Texas Federation are hosting the 2019 GFWC Annual Convention and anxious to welcome you to the Lone Star State from June 29-July 1 at the JW Marriott Austin. Pre-Convention tours are planned for you to visit various sites in and around the city of Austin. Convention will officially begin with the Opening State Flag Ceremony, followed by business sessions to act on proposed Resolutions and Bylaws. For celebration, there will be awards to honor your successes and accomplishments. There will be speakers, exhibits, vendors, partner networking, a service project, and raffles. We look forward to seeing you soon in Austin!