Antioch Woman's Club
Antioch, Illinois
Visitors to our web site since September 14, 2001
GFWC Antioch Woman's Club
If you are looking for involvement in your Community,
Interested in making new friends,
And ready to have some fun...
GFWC has it all and MORE.
We'd like to tell you about it!
ABOUT
General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) is an International organization of community-
HISTORY
In1868, when a professional journalist, Jane Cunningham Croly, was told women were
not welcome while covering a dinner at an all-
OUR MISSION
For more than a century, GFWC has encouraged woman to improve their skills, expand their abilities and their special sensitivity to society's problems. Important topics involved promoting education, preserving natural resources, encouraging healthy lifestyles, working on behalf of the elderly and people with disabilities, advocation for issues of concern to women, children and families, and supporting participation in the Arts.
GFWC SUPPORTS
Supports Clubs to have the freedom to shape programs to suit their Community needs.
The clubs encompass women with a wide diversity of ages, interests and experience,
which are united by a dedication to Community improvement through volunteer service.
The advantage of this service allows them the opportunity to exchange ideas, develop
leadership skills and form life-
GFWC ILLINOIS ANTIOCH WOMAN'S CLUB
The GFWC Illinois Antioch Woman's Club is a sector of the International, National,
State and District Women's Clubs. It is a non-
From the beginning of the GFWC Antioch Woman's Club, its members have been of service to the Community with such outstanding achievements as forming the Antioch Library and sponsoring the first boy Scout Troop.
The Civic work continued through the Depression. With the outbreak of World War II, part of the GFWC Antioch Woman's Club efforts shifted toward aiding the war effort. This effort continues today in their involvement with disabled veterans. Other notable areas of achievements include their involvement in building the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill, street beautification, and providing benches at the recently erected Antioch Railroad Station.
Another major effort of the GFWC Antioch Woman's Club is providing scholarships to High School graduates, including scholarships in the area of women continuing their education. Scholarships are also awarded each May at the very successful Very Special Art Show held at the Antioch High School, which includes the art work of all local schools.
GFWC Antioch Woman's Club has made contributions to the Antioch Rescue Squad, Safe Place shelters for battered women, Canine Companions, Cancer and Brain research. They have assisted the Lions Club with building the Village public swimming pool, contributed to the Antioch Historical Society, the local Community Theatre Group PM&L, and the William E. Brook Wetlands Project. The contributions go on and on.
In addition to community service, the GFWC Antioch Woman's Club includes many social activities such as Bridge Clubs, Literature (Book) groups, luncheons and card parties.
The GFWC Antioch Woman's Club has an expansive membership of women from all different walks of life. Membership allows you to be part of a larger organization, creates opportunities to socialize, and be of service to the Antioch Community.
MEETINGS
The meetings of the GFWC Antioch Woman's Club are held on the second Wednesday of each month (September thorough May)at 1:00 p.m. at the Antioch VFW Hall, 75 North Avenue. Guests are welcome every month except May.
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES
Antioch Woman's Club has an impressive membership of women from the area of all different walks of life. Membership creates opportunities to socialize and work with many other women who represent a wide variety of interests. This makes it a a pleasure to be of some service to our community as well as pursuit information on many topics. It also allows you to be a part of a larger organization.
JOIN
If you would like someone from the club to contact you about membership click here and request information about membership.
