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INTERNATIONAL
AFFAIRS: Reaching Out Internationally
Laurel G. Karp, Chairman
3401 Sugartree Court
Johnson City, TN 37604
423-282-4311 (Home)
423-943-8780 (Cell)
zlgkl@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Promote understanding
of world needs through education and to offer support.
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Emphasis Areas: |
Action: |
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New area: CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS-- this volunteer
organization, made up of professional performers, artists
and teachers, travels all over the world to improve the
lives of children living in crisis. |
Monetary donations or gifts of frequent flyer miles are much
appreciated. |
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HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL (HPI): Help others
to help themselves by raising money to give an animal or an
ark for Heifer project. The animals are raised by people in
poor villages. After one year, when the animals have
offspring, the offspring are passed along to another poor
village to relieve their plight. |
Give a gift that “keeps on giving.” Monetary donations
welcome. |
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PLAN USA (formerly Childreach)
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Sponsor a child or hold a fundraising event. |
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SAVE THE CHILDREN |
Sponsor a child or hold a fundraising event. |
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CURE INTERNATIONAL |
Collect personal care items and/or medical supplies. |
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OPERATION SMILE (OSI) |
Support this worthy cause by donating money, “smile bags”,
blankets, quilts, medical and office supplies. |
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WORLD FOOD DAY (WFD) – October 16th |
Observe WFD every year on October 16th (and throughout the
year) by supporting your local food pantry. |
The above suggested projects and others are listed
along with resource information in the GFWC handbook. Be sure to use
this valuable tool when planning Club activities.
Reporting
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All Clubs should send a copy of
their report to State Chairman Laurel Karp (Johnson City, TN), GFWC
Chairman Nancy Jones (Kent, WA), and the District Chairman by
February 15th. The most creative project/program will be selected as
the State winner and eligible for the GFWC $50 award.
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All Club reports should include
the statistical/cover sheet found in the GFWC handbook.
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Junior Clubs send an additional
copy to State Junior Chairman Linda Dilgard (Maryville, TN).
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International festivals or
dinners, sponsoring a foreign student, or providing for local
students to travel abroad should be reported here.
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