FFWC Spring Conference 2008

This past May, 2008, the Williston Junior Woman's Club received many awards at the GFWC FFWC State Spring Conference.  More pictures to come! 

Pictured from Left: Marguerite Robinson, Bunny Sandlin, Brenda Philpot, Dara Bergdoll, Monique Allnutt, Geraldine Ward, Jennifer Benton, Catrina Sistrunk, Tammie Vassou, Jessica Throckmorton, Crystal Pinkston, Philles Gatchelle, Sharon Holder

We received the following:

1st-Special Projects/ One Voice for Children

1st- Leadership

1st- Newsletter

1st- Yearbook

1st- International Affairs

1st- Arts

1st- Programs

1st- Public Relations

2nd- Fundraising

2nd- Membership

4th- Conservation

1st- Public Affairs

2nd- Home Life

2nd- Education

A High Honor Score of 226 Points

Catrina Sistrunk was nominated as "State Volunteer of the Year".  We are so proud to have Catrina in our club!

Pictured: Candi Aubin, Junior Director; Catrina Sistrunk; 2006-2008 Florida President Pat Keel

We also received the D. Judith Lutz Interaction Award which is only given to one club in the state.  This award goes to the general and junior clubs that have the best interaction!

Pictured: Williston General and Williston Juniors with Junior State Director Candi Aubin and State President Pat Keel

Another award we are proud to receive is the Gail Hill-Smith Marketing Award.  This annual Marketing Award is presented to an outstanding Junior Club that effectively promotes the GFWC Florida Federation’s name, image and objectives.  It was established in 1996 in honor of Gail Hill-Smith for her outstanding vision to unify and “brand” the volunteer strength with one name, one marketing image.  The establishment of this marketing momentum within the Florida Federation impacted future action at the International Level.  We received this award from the efforts of the 2007 Daddy's Sweetheart Dance.

Pictured: Jessica Throckmorton holding the Gail Hill-Smith Marketing Award

Pictured: Crystal Pinkston and Jennifer Benton

 The Emmy Award was given to us which is the "Outstanding Junior Club in the State" Award. 

Also, we received a $1000 One Voice for Children grant that will be used to purchase car seats and hold car seat checks in the Williston area.  Thank you, Debora Regan for writing our grant application.

We couldn't continue this article without mentioning the great leadership roles our club holds in the state.  Our own Dara Bergdoll was elected FFWC Vice Director of Junior Clubs 2008-2010.  That makes Dara third in command for the entire state.  Congratulations Dara, we are proud of you! 

Pictured: Dara Bergdoll

Catrina Sistrunk was appointed Junior Corresponding Secretary.  Way to go Catrina, I know you will do a wonderful job. 

Pictured: Catrina Sistrunk

Tammie Vassou is also going to be the state Education Chaiman for 2008-2010.  Having two of our club members serve on the Florida Federation Junior Executive Board and another be a state department chair is something to be proud of.

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