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 2 Juniorette Clubs with a combined membership of over 800.
2020-2022 President - Mary Driver-Downs
click here to see the full 2020-2022 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.
2020-2022 State Project
Support of Military Families & Armed Services YMCA . Establish a partnership with the Armed Service YMCA, the Nation’s oldest military service organization.
GFWC Virginia Conference
August 13-14 in Staunton
August 13-14, Hotel 24 South, Staunton Join us Friday evening for a fun casual dinner followed by Federation Olympics. We’ll start early on Saturday for a day of workshops, networking, and hands-on projects. Reserve your room at Hotel 24 now. $125 + tax per night. Please make sure to mention General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia when calling the hotel. 1-540-885-4848
Registration and details will be in the June issue of the Virginia Clubwoman.
GFWC Virginia LEADS – August 15, Hotel 24 South, Staunton VA There is still time to submit your Virginia LEADS application to your District President. See page 109 in the GFWC Virginia Yearbook.
2021 GFWC Annual Convention
August 28-30, Pre-Convention: August 27
Atlanta, GA
Early bird registration is open until June 15 for the 2021 GFWC Annual Convention in Atlanta. The Board of Directors Meeting and opening Celebration Banquet will take place August 27, and Convention extends through 1:00 p.m. on August 30. View the Agenda for a schedule of activities, as well as as the Bylaws, Resolutions, and other parts of this Call to Convention.
Click here: GFWC Annual Convention Schedule
Congratulations to all Northern District Clubs
who won awards at the last spring meeting.
Well Done, Ladies!
GFWC Virginia State Project:
“HOP ON THE BUS”
Announcing our “Bus Basket”
Kickoff
April 1, 2021- May 2022
Ticket cost: one ticket for $5 or five tickets for $20. *If every club member buys one ticket and sells one ticket, we will be able to meet our goal of $35,000. Let’s strive for 100% participation.
“Bus Tickets” will be distributed to the district presidents who in turn will distribute them to the club presidents. The drawing for the basket will take place at the GFWC Virginia Annual Convention in Spring 2022.
*Please note: 80% of the proceeds will go to the State Project, “Hop on the Bus”, and 20% will go to the district of the winning ticket for that district’s project or approved charity.
See club directory to purchase a ticket. .