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GFWC of North Carolina, Inc is a supporter of North Carolina’s Governor’s Conference Women.
 
As a Partnering Organization, we can link to www.ncwomensconference.com <http://www.ncwomensconference.com/>  to learn more about this important organization.

FROM:                 Rose M. Ditto, Ph.D., GFWC International President
DATE:                  January 16, 2010
RE:                        GFWC Response to Haitian Earthquake Disaster
 
GFWC has a significant history of generosity when natural or manmade disasters devastate communities. The catastrophic earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday is estimated to have affected at least three million people, with a death toll in the tens of thousands.
 
The pictures and videos are heartbreaking and unspeakably horrific. Water, food, shelter, medicine, and other basic life needs are in short supply. Already one of the world’s poorest countries, the situation for women and children is especially concerning.
 
On Friday, the GFWC Executive Committee approved a “Haitian Disaster Relief” effort through the GFWC Disaster Relief Fund. Monies are being collected to assist GFWC International Partners, CARE’s and UNICEF’s efforts in Haiti’s relief and development following this heartbreaking event.
 
I urge each of you to reach out to your fellow clubwomen, especially those in your state, and ask them to contribute to GFWC’s efforts. The collective impact of clubwomen working together as one cohesive unit to assist those in need demonstrates the true power of the Federation. All donations will be acknowledged and recognized.
 
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims in Haiti and their families here in the U.S. and around the world.
 
Please answer the call and save lives today.

How to Make a Donation
o    Credit card donations can be made online at www.GFWC.org <http://www.GFWC.org> or by calling GFWC Headquarters (202/347-3168) during regular business hours.
o    Checks, made payable to GFWC, should be sent to GFWC Attention: Haiti Disaster Relief, 1734 N ST NW, Washington, DC, 20036. Please include “Haiti Disaster Relief” in the check memo area.
 
How to Share This Information
5  Forward this e-mail to your state leaders and/or club members
5  Post this information and a link to www.GFWC.org <http://www.GFWC.org>
5  Include this information in your state’s newsletter
5  Become a “Fan” (and/or encourage others to become a “Fan”) of GFWC’s Facebook page and sharing this information (You can link to: http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=GFWC&init=quick#/GFWCMembers?ref=search&sid=789650222.1237292371..1)
5  Forward the News & Notes communication that was sent out on Saturday, January 16, 2010
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ROSE M. DITTO, Ph.D. | International President
General Federation of Women's Clubs | 1734 N ST NW | Washington, DC 20036-2990
P: 202/347-3168 ext. 119 | F: 202/835-0246 | E: RDitto@GFWC.org | W: www.GFWC.org <http://www.GFWC.org>   

GFWC—Dedicated to Community Improvement by Enhancing the Lives of Others through Volunteer Service.

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