“Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow, Live Today”
Objective: Educate and inspire GFWC members, potential members and the general public about the historical role of women volunteers.
Action Plans:
Clubs should appoint a WHRC chairman or a committee.
WHRC chairman/committee should utilize the tools available thru the Women‘s History and
Resource Center of the General Federation of Women‘s Clubs to develop a program that can
be presented to the club members, potential members and the general public.
Report your WHRC program activities to GFWC and the Ohio Federation.
WHRC chairman/committee should update the club history every two years and inform
WHRC of the location of your club records.
Clubs and members are encouraged to join the Friends of WHRC.
Participate in the Clubwoman Essay Contest “ A Woman Who Has Inspired Me”
Certificates will be presented to all clubs who report WHRC program activities via the
narratives.
Resources:
GFWC, Club Manual Women’s History and Resource Center Program pages.
Rising the Light to Higher Things: Highlights from the GFWC Collections
GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center Brochure
News and Notes – weekly emails from GFWC
GFWC Virtual Exhibits
WHRC Online Catalog