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Programs

Contact Gerri Eck, Membership Chairman
For further information.

1.  Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs 25-year Cards – are awarded to 25-year members.  They are embossed business card sized cards with your member’s name on them and signed by our State President Nancy Lee and myself.  They are also free of charge and may be ordered through me at my address.

2.  GFWC  Club Anniversary Certificates – GFWC issues certificates for “Milestone” Anniversaries (25 years, 50 years, 60 years, 70 years and every 5 years after that).  These anniversary certificates are based on the date the club is Federated (not necessarily the date the club was formed).  They are also free of charge and may be ordered through me at my address.

3.  Illinois Federation of Women’s Club Club Anniversary Certificates – Illinois state federation presents certificates recognizing anniversaries every five years.  These are based upon the dates listed in the State Yearbook.  You do not need to request these.  They are presented automatically at the Annual District Conventions each Spring.

4.  GFWC Membership Recruitment Stars -  These are small star shaped pins with a clasp and chain to be worn attached to your GFWC Membership Pin.  They are presented free of charge to members who recruit new members.  A member who recruits:
 5-9 dues paying members receives a  WHITE star
 10-14 dues paying members receives a RED star
 15-19 dues paying members receives a  BLUE star
 20-24 dues paying members receives a SILVER star
 25+ dues paying members receives a  GOLD star

This award is CUMULATIVE (starting with the year 2000).  
 Example:  A member recruited 2 members in 2001, then in 2004 recruited 3 more.  She is now eligible for a WHITE star.