Marengo Woman’s Club
General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Illinois
Officers:
President..........Norma Lowrey
1st Vice President..........Cynthia Tomczyk
2nd Vice President..........Barbara Carder
Recording Secretary..........Janice Perkins
Treasurer..........Jerri Partlo
Historian..........Jo Oakley
Registered Agent..........Irene Poppe
President..........Norma Lowrey
1st Vice President..........Cynthia Tomczyk
2nd Vice President..........Barbara Carder
Recording Secretary..........Janice Perkins
Treasurer..........Jerri Partlo
Historian..........Jo Oakley
Registered Agent..........Irene Poppe
Meetings:
Marengo United Methodist Church
119 E Washington St.
Marengo, IL
Third Friday of Month
Sept. - May
1:00 P.M.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
If you are interested in joining our club,
please come to a meeting or contact our President
Dues for 2007-2008 are $28.00, Initiation fee is $3.00
Norma Lowrey
20514 Beth Court
Marengo, Il 60152
815-568-0704
Cell: 847-951-0704
Email: waynor1995@sbcglobal.net
Marengo United Methodist Church
119 E Washington St.
Marengo, IL
Third Friday of Month
Sept. -
1:00 P.M.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
If you are interested in joining our club,
please come to a meeting or contact our President
Dues for 2007-
Norma Lowrey
20514 Beth Court
Marengo, Il 60152
815-
Club History
In 1894 a small group of Marengo women formed a literary society to enrich their lives through reading and study. In 1895 they named the society The Marengo Woman’s club.
The MWC joined the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs and the 11th District in 1909. In 1974, the MWC became a member of the 4th District.
In 1903, the MWC initiated the first public library; opening it’s doors to the Marengo citizens in 1906. During WWI and WWII, the MWC supported the Red Cross, ran government bond drives and volunteered in hospitals.
Through the years, the MWC has sponsored an annual Arts and Crafts Fair, awarded scholarships to students in School District #154 and donated time and money to the Marengo Fine Arts Co-op. As of 2007, the MWC has added more service projects for the school children of Marengo. (Jo Oakley, Historian)
The MWC joined the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs and the 11th District in 1909. In 1974, the MWC became a member of the 4th District.
In 1903, the MWC initiated the first public library; opening it’s doors to the Marengo citizens in 1906. During WWI and WWII, the MWC supported the Red Cross, ran government bond drives and volunteered in hospitals.
Through the years, the MWC has sponsored an annual Arts and Crafts Fair, awarded scholarships to students in School District #154 and donated time and money to the Marengo Fine Arts Co-
Club Departments:
Arts
Conservation
Health Home Life
Education
International Affairs
Public Affairs/Publicity
Club Committees:
Community Improvement Program
Membership
Native American Affairs
Veterans Affairs
Parliamentary Advisor
Program
Social
Ways and Means
Yearbook
Arts
Conservation
Health Home Life
Education
International Affairs
Public Affairs/Publicity
Club Committees:
Community Improvement Program
Membership
Native American Affairs
Veterans Affairs
Parliamentary Advisor
Program
Social
Ways and Means
Yearbook
Annual Club Projects
Education
Education
Furnish first grade classes with the publication “Kind News.”
Participate in reading programs by reading to or listening to students as needed.
Auction held each year to aid scholarship funding (Art, Music and Continuing Education)
Ways and Means
Weekend Nutrition Program providing students of the first grade with nutritional snacks for the weekend (these children are chosen through a social worker at the school).
Public Affairs
Clothing collections for Native Americans—Rosebud Reservation
Books and personal items for veterans in hospitals.
Health and Home Life
Drawstring bags filled with notepads, crayons, puzzle books, etc for children at “Turning Point” and “Home of the Sparrow.”
International Affairs
Items or donations for special projects to 3rd world countries
Weekend Nutrition Program
Click here to see pictures and information about our program.
®
Gaye Anne Anderson...Presented with Flowers as a Big Thank You for Serving
3 Years as President -- and Did a Great Job
3 Years as President -