FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
Kindness, is it free, or do you need to work for it?
Note to Self: Kindness really is FREE, and that is the truly the best thing about it. There is some work however that is attached with kindness, so many of us think we do need to work for it.
I find kindness easy, it comes to me naturally, like my smile and my laughter. Kindness is a gift I find easy for myself. For my many gifts, I am thankful. It is my opinion that anything other than kindness requires great effort. I appreciate expending my energy on easy things like kindness, for when we speak of effort, we speak of work.
Now, I am all for work, I for one, work hard at what I do in all facets of my life. However, I like to work with what comes naturally to me and kindness is an easy trait I can count on to see me through the many emotions that may enter my day.
I often think about how much energy it takes to be or stay angry, to argue, to be mean to others, to ignore and manipulate to ends that may suit. When these things crop up, and we all know they do, I wonder why? Why be mean when you can be kind? Why is it that some people choose to manipulate others and are surprised when they are caught and then they get mean because they were found out?
What choices can we make to make the kindness-path an easier one to follow?
The operative word here is choices! We choose to be kind; we choose to smile, and we choose to laugh. Life is far too precious for time spent on negativity, mean tendencies, putting others down, and controlling others. Be kind, easy-peasy.
You may be wondering where all of this is coming from and yes, I have had a great deal of mediating lately with one or more participant who is being unkind towards another. They make a choice to be unkind and in turn someone is hurt in the process. This is not a surprise, but believe it or not, some people are surprised because they did not consider their actions towards others before acting on them.
I am reminded of something I learned form one of my Meditation Instructors: HALT! Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. I believe all of us are feeling the residue of the HALT surge right now…little pieces. We are at the denude of a pandemic, we have climbed the mountain of covid, and we are so sick of staying in and staying away. By nature, we are social, especially in Federation. We are feeling the residual effects of being Hungry for people, Angry at what is out of our control, Lonely for everything we used to do, and Tired of the entire situation. This is normal, but we must rise above it all and not let these things control us.
So, next time you want to be angry or mean, take the easy way out please and be kind!
Luv, Pam
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CFWC CONVENTION MEMORIAL SERVICE
I need your help. I’m putting together the memorial for CFWC’s convention in May. Could you please send me info for those that have passed this past year that have held positions either on the CA State Executive Board or CA State Executive Committee.
I will need:
Their name
Years of Service
Position or positions held
Picture
Bio on the member.
Your deadline for this is April 15, 2021
Please email me at pegbaumann@aol.
If you wish to print out the information to complete click here
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REMINDER
Dear Club Members,
If you are interested in attending any of the Twilight Tidbits Workshop Zoom meetings in April 2021, AND have NOT attended any March Madness workshops, please send an email to request the Zoom invitations to Reservationscfwc@gmail.com .
Once you request the Zoom invitations, you will receive all Twilight Tidbit Workshop Zoom invitations in one email. The Zoom invitations will come from CFWC Reserve California. Please look for that name in your inbox. You will receive Zoom invitations for ALL of the Twilight Tidbits workshops.
On the day of your desired workshop, you will simply click on the Zoom invitation link (in blue) from the invitation e-mail OR type in the meeting ID as well as the passcode . There is NO need to request individual workshop Zoom invitations. You will have everything you need in ONE email.
If you attended any of the March Madness Workshops, you will automatically receive the April Twilight Tidbits Workshop Zoom invitations. You do not need to request them.
If you request the workshop Zoom invitations, please allow 48 hours for a response.
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In case you missed it last week.....
GFWC CA Clubwoman Magazine Updates
The GFWC CA Clubwoman Magazine needs your help. Please review the opportunities below and help us put together a Magazine that we can all be proud of. A Magazine that can also serve as a Membership tool in our local communities. A Magazine that showcases the work we are doing in our communities for those in need. You are changing lives and creating a ripple effect that will last generations to come. The team looks forward to serving you.
GFWC CA Clubwoman Journalists Wanted
The GFWC CA Clubwoman Magazine is looking for Journalists across the State. No writing skills required. All that is needed is your energy and desire to showcase clubs in your district. If you are interested in joining our growing team, email your interest to cfwccommunications@gmail.com. In the subject line say I'm Interested. In the body of your email tell us why you are interested; and, we will do the rest. GFWC CA Clubwoman Club Articles and pictures Wanted.
The GFWC CA Clubwoman Magazine is looking for club pictures of projects you have held (including virtual) since the Pandemic took hold. Submit your pictures and a short paragraph about the picture/event with your submission. We would like to highlight all your good work in the upcoming issue.
GFWC CA Clubwoman Advertising available
The GFWC CA Clubwoman Magazine will now be offering Ad space. This is a great way to advertise your events for greater connectivity across the State. It is also a great way to have your local businesses promote their business and support of your club. Please see the attached Article and Ad guidelines for your submission. If placing an Ad, please send all print ready artwork to cfwccommunications@gmail.com. Please send all payments for Ad space to: Jill Drescher, CFWC Financial Secretary
Lu Arredondo
GFWC CA Clubwoman Editor
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FINANCIAL FACTS from our CFWC Finance Committee
Did you know?
#3 Every Club and District needs to have Bonding Insurance for officers and those chairmen handling money.
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From Jill Drescher, CFWC Financial Secretary
Please check the CFWC Website and click on the "Forms" tab for the necessary paperwork when submitting any funds to the CFWC Financial Secretary. |
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Jane Thomey - Environment
What’s for Dinner Tonight? If the answer is seafood, you and three billion people around the globe have the same answer. The challenge is to keep up with the increasing demand for seafood now and in the future in the face of decreasing number of fish in our waters.
Overfishing, a changing climate and consumption habits are just a few of the factors contributing to a decline in fish populations. Illegal, under-reported and unregulated fishing also threaten this vital link in our food supply.
Among the particularly destructive methods endangering ocean fish is the practice known as purse seining. Spawning fish are drawn into a net that envelops and traps them and any unlucky bycatch. Another technique called longlining is a type of fishing in which a very long wire is set from a boat with thousands of baited hooks attached to it. Thousands of fish are harvested with either method. While profitable for the fishermen, it depletes fish species as they are eliminated before being able to replenish themselves..
To preserve our ocean resources, fishermen around the world are transitioning to more environmentally sustainable practices. Improvements in fishing gear technology is resulting in less bycatch and habitat damage. Monitoring systems promise to prevent illegal fishing.
Fish farming – known as aquaculture – if done responsibly, is another way to reduce the pressure on fish stocks. More than 50 per cent of the seafood we eat today is farmed.
We all have an important role in preserving the seafood supply. Consult the Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Watch website for recommendations on purchasing sustainable fish
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CFWC Health and Wellness Program,
Myrna Binford, Chairman
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Now that the vaccines are available, we would like to believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Noted below are a couple of good, new things that will come about after COVID-19 is under control:
1. There has been an increase in both medical school and nursing school applications. In the past several years, medical schools, in particular, have had a decreasing number of applicants. I am sure you have noted the news articles saying that there will be a shortage of doctors in the future. Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants roles have been increased to meet the need.
2. Telehealth is now booming. Like Zoom, Telehealth was limited before the pandemic. It was used less than 1% of total medical encounters. As of Mid-March 2021, 60-70% of visits were delivered by Telehealth. If the physician feels the person needs an in-person visit, one will be made. This is a boon to those communities that are isolated. Many medical schools have established a required course in Telehealth, or at least an elective. Older physicians have had to “get up to speed” taking classes on Telehealth. The one area that Telehealth has been the most helpful is in mental health. The pandemic created a lot of mental health issues and the convenience of having a physician readily available and to be able to discuss issues ono-on-one have helped people. My family has used Telehealth twice in the last year and were very pleased. Telehealth is here to stay after the pandemic.
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Military & Veterans Yolanda Petroski, Chair
ANOTHER NEWS FLASH ! Many thanks to Patricia Green of The Torrance Woman’s
Club for correcting a misstatement regarding the size of scarves for Knit Your Bit in my January QuickBytes. The correct size is no smaller than 6”x60.” Scarves for the WWII Museum have no size restrictions, unlike those for Operation Gratitude that must fit into a care package. They do request no key-hole, potato chip, fun fur or eyelash yarn. Scarves should be in gender neutral or patriotic colors.
Kudos to the following clubs for reporting support of scarves for the military and veterans in 2020: Maywood Woman’s Club, Area A; Covina Woman’s Club, GFWC LaVerne-San Dimas Woman’s Club and Monterey Park Woman’s Club, Area B; Culver City Woman’s Club, Granada Hills Woman’s Club, Sherman Oaks Woman’s Club, The Torrance Woman’s Club, and Woodland Hills Woman’s Club, Area C; Barstow Women’s Club and Sweetwater Woman’s Club, Area D. Be sure to include the total number of scarves donated in your reports whether they go to the WWII Museum, Operation Gratitude or your local VA as they will all be counted in “Knit Your Bit.”
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Have YOU sent YOUR Club or District news to be included on FaceBook, and/or in the CFWC California Clubwoman magazine ?
If not, please send pictures and articles and other pertinent information to
If you have already sent in your pictures and articles, we thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing YOUR Club and District activities in our publications.
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Editor's Note: While some of the following forms will eventually be moved to the CFWC website, these are remaining for a while at the request of the chairmen posting them,
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Just a thought ......
What is more enthralling to the human mind
than this splendid, boundless, colored mutability!
Life in the making?
David Grayson
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