CFWC QuickBytes

February 14, 2022

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

I am so looking forward to the upcoming CFWC Executive board Meeting in Sacramento later this month! First…it has been too long since I was with a lot of my friends, and I look forward to seeing them and getting to know some new friends too. Second…I want out of the house, (do not tell me you have not felt that way too over the past months), and Third…Girls just want to have fun! Cheesy, but it fits, and we all know we need a little fun in our lives of late.

We have a full Meeting planned and I’ve yet to write my whole scripted Agenda, yes, I do that because it makes my life as a Leader easier. However, there is so much to do and see for the 109 of us that signed up. Besides getting to meet and greet Marian St. Clair, our GFWC International President, she is both speaking and holding Workshops. (A big thank you to Carol Lopez Lucey, who is her Hostess for the weekend too). The CFWC Nominating Committee will be holding their interviews for those members seeking a position on the 2022 – 2024 CFWC Executive Committee in Barbara Briley-Beard’s Administration. Also on the docket is Convention everything, meetings, assignments, updates, all for our May Convention in Anaheim. LEADS Candidates from eight of our Districts have been nominated to attend the training for LEADS, (I cannot stress the importance of this program enough, it is after all, where I got my start at the State level). There are four other Workshops planned by CFWC Committees on Friday and Saturday morning. AND: there is a HAT CONTEST.

So many wonderful things planned. I have received some emails regarding the Hat Contest and just want to share that it is for sheer fun. Wear what matches or wear what is silly, wear something from another era, wear what you want as a Hat! (Or not…)

Categories for the Hat Contest are as follows:

· Most Colorful Hat
· Best Homemade Decorated Hat
· Biggest Hat
· Smallest Hat
· Most Fun to See on a Head Hat
· Best Matching Hat with an Outfit
· Best Retro Hat
· Best Pair of Hats (for those BFF’s that want to match)

See you all soon with a chapeau on your head.

Oh, and speaking of the State Boards, we will not have an issue of Quick Bytes for the week of February 28, 2022. Instead, we shall be traveling back to our homes and getting the CALL ready for the CFWC Convention in May. If you are a Club President and have not heard from your Area Officer, please contact them with your correct email information. Your 2022 Convention Committee is hoping to email out the CALL to Convention by March 5, 2022.

Have a wonderful week and look forward to seeing someone in your life soon!

Luv, Pam

From our CFWC meeting Planner

If you are attending the CFWC Board Meeting in Sacramento next week, please bring your Club, District or State name badge to wear -- badges will not be provided. When you arrive at the hotel, stop by the registration table to pick up your meal tickets.

Sacramento will be lifting its statewide mask requirements for vaccinated individuals tomorrow. Unvaccinated people will still be required to be masked indoors at this meeting. Seating in meeting rooms and at meals will be spaced. Hand sanitizer pumps will be available at the registration desk and throughout the hotel.

Jean Lash

CFWC Board Meeting Planner

703 585-5677

jeanlashtvwc@yahoo.com

Military and Veterans - Yolanda Petroski, Chair

Sisters in Federation - get out those birthday cards as we want to send greetings to centenarian Joe Romero! This WWII Vet turned 100 recently but it’s never too late to send heartfelt wishes to those of the Greatest Generation. Let’s let him know how much we appreciate his service to our country. Cards may be sent to his home: 16127 Calahan Street, North Hills, CA 91343. And please let me know at retired.1@verizon.net if anyone in your corner of California deserves recognition.

A reminder that February is designated as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Diane Waterhouse, CFWC Chair

The theme of TDVAM 2022 is “Talk About It.”

It is a call to action and awareness to young people and those who support them to engage in meaningful conversations about healthy relationships and guide them in navigating through what may be unhealthy or even abusive.

Learn more about the TDVAM 2022 theme at www.loveisrespect.org under “Get involved.”

As adults, we can support the youth in our lives. We can model healthy relationship behavior, and help them identify behaviors to look for in a partner and how to recognize unhealthy behaviors and warning signs of abuse, such as

· Constant calls and texts from girlfriend/boyfriend.

· Not hanging out with friends as much, or loss of interest in social activities.

· Sadness, loneliness, depression, or poor self-image.

· Drop in grades.

· Excuses for their dating partner’s behavior.

If a young person in your life displays these warning signs, contact a certified teen counselor.

To join awareness efforts this February, use #TDVAM22 on all your social media posts and follow Love Is Respect on Instagram.

Participate in Wear Orange Day on February 8 to show support for teens and young adults in your community.

Approaching Deadlines for the following will be found in QuickDocs

Website Contest

Young Musician's Scholarship entries

We look forward to meeting Jody Grenier who will be a featured speaker at our upcoming Convention.

She is the Chief Executive Officer of Foundation for Women Warriors, a 100- year-old nonprofit organization that honors and empowers women veterans in their transition to civilian life. Jodie joined Foundation for Women Warriors in 2016, and in her short tenure rebranded the organization, tripled revenue, and expanded and revitalized FFWW’s programs maximizing impact to women veterans’ fiscal and family stability. Foundation for Women Warriors, under Jodie’s leadership, has transformed into California’s preeminent women veteran service agency, committed to empowering the resilience and professional development of women veterans.

Prior to joining FFWW, Jodie was an Intelligence Advisor for the Marine Corps Battle Simulation Center in Camp Pendleton, California where she provided unit commanders, Marines and Sailors intelligence collection training in preparation for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She also held various roles including Force Protection and Security Analyst in Al Kut, Iraq, and Security Analyst in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Jodie is currently a 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar, serves on the SoCalGas Community Advisory Council, California Women Veterans Leadership Council, is a member of the Carlsbad Women’s Club, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Women Marine’s Association, 100 Women Who Care Orange County, and Women Give San Diego. Jodie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego. Jodie currently resides in Carlsbad, California.

Printable Convention Save the Date Flier

Community Impact Project - Jan Emde, CFWC Chair

ENTRY DEADLINE MARCH 1,2022

TO ALL Clubs. . . . Have you picked your project for the Community Impact Project (CIP) contest entry? Remember you can report up to three projects whether done in 2020-2022 as a two year project or one that was done in a month's time; a week or even a day. You need to include a cover page, a public relations page and a photograph page along with the project description of 500 words or less which can be put on the normal report form if you like. This will amount to a small folder. I need them sent to me, Jan Emde at 29882 Sea Breeze Way, Menifee, CA 92584 by March 1. They need to be judged by March 15th and sent on to GFWC by March 20th. The winner from CFWC will be announced at the May Convention at Anaheim. I'm looking for a hidden gem out there somewhere!