Education
Education community service is dedicated to promoting a commitment to literacy and lifelong learning and awareness of educational organizations in our community:
Members might attend School Board Meetings and report back to club.
The club or some members may become “Friends of the Library”.
Members might research the literacy level for our community and educate the club.
The club might host events at our local library, sponsor a speaker or author.
Start a local book club.
Apply for a GFWC focus on literacy Grant to fund a local literacy program.
Be aware of issues on the local ballot that effect schools and libraries.
Award scholarships to local high school graduates attending college or vocational tech programs
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS: GFWC is currently working towards formalizing a partnership with the American Library Association. Final details are not available, but more information should be provided when you attend State convention.