Western Pocono Women’s Club

The Western Pocono Women’s Club supports the following GFWC Departments: the arts, conservation of natural resources, skill improvement and education, involvement and interest in public and international affairs, as well as home life and women’s health issues.

• THE ARTS: By participating in the GFWC art contests, it gives members an opportunity to explore their creativity in photography, literature, and poetry. GFWC also sponsors youth writing contests, which are judged on the local, state and national levels. These contests are held every year, following GFWC rules and guidelines. The members meet monthly to share craft ideas and demonstrations. Art and photography presentations have been enjoyed by club members at our meetings.

• CONSERVATION: The GFWC Beautification Program encourages clubs to educate members and citizens about the importance of beautifying their communities and keeping them litter free. Our club members support local efforts to maintain gardens, parks, and other places of beauty. We have adopted and beautified the triangle between old Rte. 115 and Rte. 209 in Brodheadsville across from the Chestnuthill Diner. Financial support has been appropriated to West End Parks and Open Space Commission

• EDUCATION: The GFWC Education Department encourages clubwomen to create learning opportunities for themselves and their communities through volunteerism. Our members assist students weekly at an elementary school and a local church. Monetary contributions are made to the Western Pocono Community Library. We sponsor two scholarships for two Pleasant Valley High School seniors, as well as, contribute to the Monroe County Federation of Women’s Club’s scholarships.

• HOME LIFE: The GFWC Home Life Department includes programs that acquaint members with contemporary issues facing their area and offer resources to enable clubwomen to improve their communities. The Western Pocono Women’s Club offered instruction in CPR at the June 2008 program. Members purchase and crochet items for Angel’s Closet, a support group for families needing layettes for newborns upon leaving the Pocono Medical Center. Other ways we help our community is by preparing food baskets at Easter and financial supporting Meals on Wheels.

(Items for Angels Closet )

• INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: GFWC’s International Affairs Department allows clubs to reach beyond their own communities.

• PUBLIC AFFAIRS: GFWC Public Affairs Department encourages members to take an active interest in safety and citizenship issues. Our club supports the Monroe County Federation of Women’s Club President’s Project; Kids First, as well as, Women’s Resources. We present safety information programs to our members. Annually we provide funds for Pleasant Valley’s Chemical Free Graduation Party. In order to boost our troops’ morale, our club provides money to assist Operation Touch of Home. A military appreciation dinner is held annually to recognize our veterans and troops. Some of our members organize and coordinate this event.