GFWC of Tennessee Projects & Programs

GFWC OF TennesSEE Leadership

The objective of the Leadership Program in Tennessee for 2004-2006 is to develop and activate “leadership” in clubs, districts and the State. To achieve this, the Leadership Program in the GFWC Handbook and the material developed by the GFWC Leadership Committee: Leadership Tool Kit will be used. Each club and each leader should have a copy of this literature. The Leadership Tool Kit may be ordered from:

GFWC Materials Center, 1734 N Street, NW
Washington DC 20036-2990
202/835-0246
E-mail: materialscenter@gfwc.org
Internet: www.gfwc.org

Opportunities available:

Leadership Roundtables – Discussions for members will be avail-able at our Fall Board and District Meetings. Members will be encouraged to “speak out” about their ideas. Points to be covered will include:

Identifying potential leaders
Strengthening leadership skills
Encouraging members to seek leadership roles
Celebrating “success stories”

LEADS – Leadership Education And Development Seminars.
Potential leaders are encouraged to apply for the LEADS seminar held at GFWC Conventions where aspiring ladies are given the opportunity to develop new skills and self-confidence in their ability to undertake leadership roles GFWC underwrites the plane fare and meals and Tennessee will contribute $300 toward the candidate’s expenses. Only one candidate for each state may attend and may attend only once. Application form and judging criteria are available from the reporting section of the GFWC of TN Handbook. Applications are due to the State President by February 1 of each year.

Tennessee Leadership Seminar (TLS) is aimed for high school sophomores and juniors. This is a three day leadership seminar. Each public and private school in the state is allowed to send one outstanding student who has shown a potential for leadership to participate in the activities. The purpose is to seek out, recognize and reward leadership potential by providing opportunities for interaction with recognized leaders in education, business, government and many other professions. Sponsorship cost is $175 per student. Clubs or individuals can be a part of this program by sponsoring one or more students. All funding and manpower is provided by volunteers.

TIME LINE

October – contact local schools to be sure they have received the TLS packet and have nominated a student and an alternate.
November – Check to see that the nomination has been sent to TLS
February – Arrange for local publicity.
March – Make sure the club sponsorship ($175.00) has been sent to Joan Beaver.
May – Make sure student has received his/her registration and has transportation to the seminar. If there is a transportation problem, contact the Chairman.

One Day Seminars – Clubs are encouraged to hold a one day local seminar (PATH – Practical And Teachable Habits) for freshmen or sophomores based upon the same format and for the same purposes / goals. Seminars may be open to students from one school or to students from several schools. Recommended number is 25-50. The program should include developing critical thinking skills and using self-development activities. Assistance in setting up a PATH is available by contacting Joan Beaver.

Basic steps in setting up a seminar are:

Organize a committee
Decide on date and location
Plan program and invite speakers
Contact schools and get a list of potential leaders
Write the students and include RSVP by a selected date
Plan and secure food for the day
Have fun when you conduct the seminar!

Chairman: Johnnie Hill, Tullahoma
Reports should be sent to Johnnie Hill and to Ann Durall.