GFWC Book Lovers Study Club has successful October
She Says
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club’s October meeting was held at the Russellville First Baptist Church’s Green Room. The program title, “Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention,” was presented by Chairman Cheri McCain. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This GFWC Signature Program has eight areas of focus, including child abuse, campus sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking for sexual purposes, intimate partner violence, military sexual assault, teen dating violence and violence against Native American women.
The goal of the GFWC Signature Program is to increase awareness and help prevent the widespread occurrence of domestic and sexual violence abuse in communities across the nation.
Educate yourself, your family, your friends and your community. Support the Success for Survivors scholarship with a donation. Wear a purple ribbon to show you will not tolerate domestic and sexual violence. Provide resources to safe houses. Advocate for stricter laws against abusers and rights for victims.
The GFWC Success for Survivors scholarship window opens Oct. 13 and runs through Feb. 15, 2025. This scholarship is for those impacted by domestic violence seeking a higher education.
Chairman Patricia Cox gave a report on the Walk-to-Wellness. It was a very successful event, and Heath Daily and the Russellville Hospital were commended for their support and participation. This was the 7th year for the Walk to Wellness, and each year we have raised $2,000$3,000. Book Lovers has given approximately $14,000 to cancer patient recipients over the years.
The GFWC National Day of Service on Sept. 28 featured more than 1000 clubs, districts, states, regions, national clubs and international affiliates collaborating on this unified focus for one day. The GFWC has made an extraordinary difference in the battle to end hunger and food insecurity. Locally, Book Lovers Study Club submitted a report to GFWC that 300 cans were donated and documented. Currently, under 50% of registered clubs have submitted their project data. The total report will be finalized for the fall issue of the GFWC Clubwoman Magazine.
Members also made personal donations to UNICEF for works for children’s rights, survival, development and protections all over the world; Shot@Life—to protect children worldwide by providing lifesaving vaccines where they are most needed; and Canine Companion for Independence to help people with disabilities.
Hostesses for this meeting included Brenda Oliver and Susie Malone. President Gayle McAlister encouraged members to vote on Nov. 5 in the national elections. Remember to support our Veterans in November and donate to the Firemen’s annual Christmas toy drive.
Susie Hovater Malone is a member of the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club.
