April 11, 2022
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
 
A Week in the Life of a CFWC President …come walk with me by my side for what was a fast- Federation week in my busy life.
 
I have had such a full and fabulous week and hope that each of you can say the same! Between Convention Updates, Club Meeting’s, District Conventions, and a lovely visit to the El Segundo Club’s Spring Boutique, life is full! Emails and Postal Mail abounded 6 days a week, and, as I am still finding my stride to keep up with the wonderful duties as your President, I spend my days in a place of joy with a smile to share.
 
Although this will sound a bit like a diary, it is fun to share my week with you so that you might like to say “yes” to anyone calling you to step-up to serve in a Leadership role. Leaders are those of us that have something to offer, we need to make sure we have both the energy and juggling abilities to make it happen. Sure, sometimes we drop a plate we have in the air, but leaders always clean up our messes.
 
My days start out the same. Really every day, the coffee pot gets started and then I feed the animals. By the time that is over, I can sit down and begin my meditation routine. Meditation is my self-care regimen, and if you have never meditated and find that you need to center yourself, I would recommend it highly. I spend about an hour inward with grace and by then, Bill is usually up, and we enjoy a light morning meal with tea and coffee.
 
After that, I get outside to weed and water veggies and my many garden delights. I love seeing the burgeoning of life come from Mother Earth and enjoy the blossoms, bees, and butterflies that abound in the garden. Often the birds are around and there is even a pandemonium of parrots that visit our forty-foot cactus tree and feast on the ripe cactus apples at the top. It drives poor Dexter crazy, but I love the sound they make. And yes, a group of parrots is indeed called a pandemonium, believe me they live up to their name.
 
I spend more than a few hours every day on emails and phone calls, this is to say, I may not get back to you for a bit of time, but you are on my list. I do my best to return what I can timely, but often something comes up that needs immediate attention and takes my time away. I am a family gal and wife first. I never want my volunteering to come before my home-life. I usually spend evenings with Bill, and I love to be in the kitchen. I walk Dexter an average of 1.5 – 2 miles daily, this is good for him and good for me. Walking clears my head and I usually do this about four in the afternoon as a wind-down to the day.
 
Once you put the things I do between those daily rituals, the day is full! I am so grateful to have full days filled with cooking, appointments, meetings, cleaning, laundry, laughing and enjoying the ability to just simply Be Able To. How many of us take that for granted? Just to be able to do what I need to be whole is a blessing. Nightly, I give my gratitude to the universe…I’ve everything I need, and I am grateful, for each day is a gift.
 
I am so happy that I have so many of you that I can call friends and share weekly with you in Quick Bytes. My time craves friendship, love, and kindness. I sprinkle it out like glitter, and it comes back to me tenfold. Thank you, your kindnesses and trust, for they each bring light to my life and heart.
 
Be kind always and never take anything for granted. We are the makers of our paths and the story tellers that weave what we reap and sow with the seeds of our life planted firmly in our desire. Enjoy and revel in all life shares!
 
Luv, Pam 
CONVENTION UPDATES:
 
Attached to Quick Bytes this week are the Registration Forms needed to attend Convention.
 


Please remember the following LATE Registration deadlines:
 
We are still accepting Late Registration and the Hotel is still accepting Reservations un tile April 22, 2022!
 
The DEADLINE for Convention Late Registration is set for April 23, 2022. Late Registration must be mailed on or before, and no later than April 23, 2022. This includes all Meals, Credential Forms and Fees to vote as a Delegate or attend Workshops. Late Registration Fees for Convention are $30.00 per person. All Registration deadlines will be strictly enforced.
 
Mail REGISTRATION MEAL FORMS to:
 
Mary Sprague
5924 Arno Crescent
Anaheim, CA 92807
714-637-2879 
 
All checks should be made payable to CFWC CONVENTION FUND
 
Mail Credential Forms to:
 
Linda McNutt,
517 Crosby Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
805-819-0400
 
FYI: IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CFWC BYLAWS…
 
ARTICLE XIII
CONVENTION
 
Section 13.3. Fees.
B.      All delegates and other members, regardless of the amount of time spent at Convention are required to pay the convention registration fee. 

FINDING FUN IN FINANCE 

The Finance team will be presenting a workshop at Convention
on Friday, May 13 at 9 a. m.
How can we help you? if you are planning to attend our workshop and have a specific question or topic you would like
to have the team address please send it to Reggie Mattox, CFWC Director of Finance. We have allotted some time at the end of our presentation to address club issues. 
Thank you—Reggie, Marsha and Jill
CONVENTION ART SHOW - Mary Lou Benzel, Chair
"Don't forget that all pre-registration forms for the Art Show must be received (by me) by May 1, 2022 to be considered. If you don't already have it, here is another copy of the pre-registration form.  Mary Lou Benzel 858-775-6391 marylouenzel1946@gmail.com"

ATTENTION !

For those of you who are about to begin filing for year-end (clubs whose year ends Dec. 31) tax returns are due on May 15th, There is a new fee that affects all clubs and districts. When you file the RRF-1 (Registry of Charitable Trusts. the new fee is $25 for all revenues less than $50,000 and for revenues between $50,000 and 100,000 the new fee is $50.
Please file timely,
Marsha LaRusso

Treasurer

This is a reminder for the following contest deadline:  
  • PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: ENTRIES DUE TO CFWC BY TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 *
  • ALL ENTRIES (Creative Writing AND Photography) MUST INCLUDE A SIGNED GFWC CREATIVE ARTS WAIVER FORM.
  • ADDITIONALLY, FOR MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 18: A SIGNED MINOR’S CONSENT AND RELEASE FORM AND a MINOR’S PUBLICITY RELEASE FORM MUST BE INCLUDED WITH EACH ENTRY.
For other forms see https://www.cfwc.org/forms/
Sincerely,
Olma M. O'Neill
Chair, CFWC Photography and Writing Contests
P.O. Box 681, Pescadero, CA 94060
olma.oneill@gmail.com | 650-580-7018
Military & Veterans – Yolanda Petroski, Chair                                                                      
 
 
Covid called a halt to the VA’s Golden Age Games for two years, but Veterans are now preparing to participate July 18-23 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Founded in 1985, the Golden Age Games provides opportunities for Veterans 55 and older to participate in sports competitions and health educational sessions. Contact your local VA to see if they are sending a team. Hold a small fundraiser to raise funds to help with the expenses of travel and lodging. At least 1,200 Veterans are expected to compete this year.
Emeritus Club Membership

The object of this club is to bring together at each State Convention an annual reunion of past and present Board members, for relaxation and social enjoyment and to renew and perpetuate their interest in Federation. 

Membership is open to those who have served a minimum of
one year as a member of the Executive Board of the California Federation of Women's Club.

Emeritus Club dues are $10.00 per year. Make check out to CFWC Emeritus Club. Send your check and this form to Treasurer Julie Lehenbauer, 41 West 53rd Street; Long Beach, CA 90805.
Please send prior to meeting on May 12, 2022.

* You will pay for your meal with your convention registration


MARK YOU CALENDARS
APRIL 24TH IS GFWC FEDERATION DAY

Has your club planned a special event or project to celebrate
the founding of the General Federations of Women's Clubs?


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Just a thought ......

We alone can not change the whole world for everyone,
but we can change the world of everyone we come in contact with today.
Be kind and give fully from your soul.