GFWC of NC: District 7

• GFWC-NC District 7 Presiden'ts Special Project              Co-Chairmen: Anna Katherine Faulk & Polly Russ, GFWC-South Brunswick Islands

• " Firefighters  Love Kids"   Goal: To work with local fire departments and Smart Start to bring fire safety education and books to young children.

• Suggested Ways to Participate:                                          (1)  Donate age-appropriate books on fire safety, fire stations or firefighters to preschools, childcare centers, and libraries.    (2)  Arrange for a firefighter to attend a preschool, childcare center, or library to read a book to the group and present the book to each child in attendance.                                                (3)  Organize a “Visit the Fire Station” date for a preschool, childcare center or other group and present a book on fire safety, fire stations or firefighters to each child in attendance. (4) Sponsor an arts contest using the project theme "Firefighters Love Kids".  Give ribbons for prize with all children receiving a ribbon for participating.                            (5) Post activities on social media using hashtag #gfwcncdistrict7

• If you need help with Smart Start or locating an age-appropriate group, contact Polly Russ or if you need help working with your local fire department, contact Anna Katherine Faulk.

• Projects and programs completed for this project should be reported by your club to GFWC-NC. These projects and programs may be reported under Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP, Education and Libraries CSP or GFWC Junior Special Project: Advocacy for Children.

• Please send information on your projects and programs to the district chairmen, including number of books donated

• Contact Information for Smart Start Offices in District 7:

• Brunswick County: 5140 Sellers St., Shallotte, NC 28470   910-754-3166

• New Hanover County: 3534 South College Road, Suite F Wilmington, NC 28412                                                          910-815-3731 or 877-722-7857

• Pender County: 600 N Timberly Lane O, Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-9978

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• GFWC-NC State President's Special Project

  2022 – 2024 President’s Special Project Chairman: Jennifer Brighton

  "From the Mountains to the Sea, we are GFWC-NC!"

  Mountains-to-Sea Trail | North Carolina (mountainstoseatrail.org)

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail stretches 1175 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, stopping at many of our state’s most beautiful places along the way. There are many ways to Get Involved. Clubs and members are encouraged to donate funds, educate members, learn about the history and culture of the MST and the communities it connects across NC. For more information click on the GFWC-NC President’s Special Project Handout.  Follow the site on social media (@Mountains-to-Sea-Trail on Facebook, @mountainstoseatrail on lnstagram).

  The Year of the Trail is 2023! The NC House and Senate passed a bill designating 2023 as “North Carolina Year of the Trail”. Stay tuned to hear the extensive plans to showcase, promote, and celebrate our trails – ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA’S TRAILS!

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  GFWC-NC Director of Junior Clubs' Special Project

  2022-2024 Director of Junior Clubs Special Project Chairman: Mary Frances Gourley

  NC C.A.R.E.S

  Climate- Advocacy-Resiliency-Education-Sustainability

  Through this special project, we hope to educate those in North Carolina on how they can, in their individual homes and communities, help lessen the impacts of climate change and advocate for broader changes throughout the state and country. We will be partnering with two organizations:

  Envision Charlotte – helping Charlotte achieve its goal to become a circular economy through zero waste objectives and reuse of all products. North Carolina Conservation Network – advocating for policies to help combat climate change throughout the state and making positive changes to the environment through their large network of affiliate organizations.

  Join us by fostering a safe and bright future in North Carolina by supporting these environmental efforts!

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  District 7 Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship

  Chairman, Patti Hogan, GFWC of Holden Beach

  This one-time scholarship is awarded based on the candidate’s character, scholastic records, evidence of intellectual promise, demonstration of ambition, leadership ability, and need for financial assistance.

  Applicant must be present for judging and presentation of the scholarship at the time and place designated.

  Applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and must be a member of a senior class in an accredited North Carolina School.

  Applicant must be in the upper fourth of the their gradating class.

  Applicant must use the official application form (or copies of) published in the Forms sections of the current GFWC-NC Administration Book. 

  The scholarship is to be used at a four-year college or university in the state of North Carolina.

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