Membership

• All women living in Warren County between the ages of 18 and 45 are eligible.
• Club meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month from January through November.

Membership shall be by invitation or by transfer from other Federated clubs.

Prospective members must attend two club meetings as the guest of a current member. New members will be admitted monthly & must attend an orientation meeting within one year.

Membership dues are $40.00 and due by March of each year. Each member is also required to contribute item(s) to the annual winter fundraiser equivalent to a $25.00 value. Members are also required to adopt Ducks for the Duck Derby and volunteer their time for the annual Duncan Hines Festival.

A member in good standing is one who has met the dues, winter fundraiser, and Duncan Hines Festival requirements.

Standing Committees:

Arts – promotes arts in the area including visual arts, performances, literature, and other creative expression. This committee coordinates the annual Christmas Bazaar or the Holiday Bash.

Bylaws – observes club procedures to make sure all member activities are within boundaries of the constitution and bylaws. Also responsible for creating Club Yearbook.

Coats for Kids – annual project to collect and distribute new or gently-used coats to people in need.

Community Improvement Project (CIP) – a two year project that requires participation of all club members. The Club will begin a new project in 2012.

Conservation – urges the wise and planned use of resources. Projects can include picking up trash along a roadway, recycling, and learning how to save energy.

Duncan Hines Festival – major annual fundraiser by the club to raise money for area charities. All club members are required to participate.

Education – projects improve the educational life in our community. Projects can include teaching women how to read, funding Junior Achievement classes, and participating in Spell-a-bration.

Home Life – activities of this committee address consumer concerns, family, economics, health, and home environment. Projects can include food and clothing drives, Special Olympics activities, and Habitat for Humanity activities.

International Outreach – provides programs for world issues. Projects can include donating to Heifer International and sending Christmas cards to soldiers overseas.

Program/Social – sets location, speaker or activity, refreshments, or other logistics for monthly meetings. This committee also helps organize social events.

Public Issues – areas covered by this committee include citizenship, crime reduction, and safety. This committee acts as the Chamber of Commerce representative.