GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION CONTEST

PURPOSE:   To encourage Clubs to develop and present an Orientation Program for new members as 
                       well as long-standing members that will further their understanding and interest in the 
                       structure, goals and programs of GFWC, GFWC Illinois, their district and their own club. 

RULES

1. ELIGIBILITY Club must have current GFWC Illinois dues paid. 

2. REPORTING a) Submit no more than two typed pages (8 %" x 11 "), one side only. 

b) At top left-hand comer of each page list: Club Name, number of members, district. 
    On top of first page list also name, address and phone number with area code of
    person submitting report. 

c) Include any materials used and any information that was distributed during the 
    program. If any "props" were used, please describe them in detail. 

d) Also include: How program was organized. Who took part in program. How many 
    attended. When and Where it was held. What areas it covered. Cost and number of 
    service hours. Was orientation for new members, Officers, board members, or all 
    members. If different for each, explain? Does your Club use an initiation ceremony 
    for new members? If so, please describe in detail. 

3. JUDGING CRITERIA   Ease of understanding - creativity - cleverness - originality.
Program should include Federation and Club projects, goals, aims, and 
activities. It should also tell what is expected of the Club member and what 
the member can expect from the Club. 

4. AWARDS   Awards will be presented at the 2010 GFWC Illinois Convention. Awards will be on a
                       state basis. A first place for a General and a Junior Club, second place, and third place 
                       will be given in each membership category, with one overall winner. 

5. MAIL CONTEST ENTRY postmarked no later than Friday, February 1, 2010 to: 

GFWC Illinois Vice President 
Karen M Meyer 
10011 S Claremont Ave 
Chicago IL 60643-1921