Women making a difference in our community.
60 Years of Service
Sedgefield Woman’s Club is a neighborhood organization of over 100 women who volunteer to serve and support causes locally, statewide, and internationally. Our club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club and District 4 of the General Federation of Women’s Club in North Carolina. We were organized and federated in 1961 in the Sedgefield community.
Website Search
Website Search has been added to help access the various areas of our website. Please note that the Member Resources area is not part of the content that can be accessed since it is password protected.
We are grateful for all of our sponsors! This year’s an “Evening with Frank Abagna” sponsors are recognized below!
GFWC-NC Arts Festival Winners Announced
The below video highlights the wonderful artwork that was received from Jamestown Middle School, Ragsdale High School, Shining Light Academy, the ARC of High Point, Lion Heart, and Haynes-Inman School. As well as work entered from members of Sedgefield Woman’s Club. There were 51 entries into the GFWC-NC District 4 contest and 44 of these advanced to the GFWC-NC State level competition where 10 entries won 1st place. Thank you to everyone that contributed projects and to all the volunteers that worked to make this event possible. This is the largest project done by the Arts & Libraries Committee.
Scholarships Offered
The Scholarship Winners for 2023!
The Education Service Program is excited to share the news ...Our Mary Eakes Scholarship 1st Place winner is Ghina Mohannad. …Our Mabel Hunter Scholarship 1st Place winner is Jamie Cook. You can learn more about this year’s winners by clicking “Learn More.”
Additionally, GFWF-NC offers several additional scholarship opportunities.
CONGRATULATIONS to Fran Pollock!
Our very own Fran Pollock received the District President Award this past weekend at the GFWC-NC State Conference.
Fran is pictured in the center with this beautiful custom bowl that the winner gets to enjoy until the next administration awards it to a new recipient. Also pictured are Sara Collins and Cindy Baggett.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sara Collins!
Sara Collins won the GFWC-NC District 4 General Clubwoman of the Year award! We are so proud of her and grateful that she is a part of our community and Sedgefield Woman’s Club!
Pictures is Vanessa Lowder presenting the award to Sara.
Our Fundraisers
Our Fundraisers are key to helping us do projects in our community and partnering with other organizations. Our club strives to help improve our community through our service projects.
Community Service Programs
SWC works through five community service programs to offer programs, events, and volunteer opportunities in our community. The five programs are Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries, Environment, and Health & Wellness.
Clubwomen in Action
SWC works hard in our community to share their talents. Our work includes our annual Shred Event, volunteering at various non-profit organizations, supporting local schools, and many other activities. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and past projects.
Holiday Decorating
What a fun evening learning new Holiday Decorating ideas! Ellen Ashly wowed us with her fresh holiday arrangement ideas, and Meghan Hadley shared some great ideas for holiday wreaths.
The handout that Ellen shared is available here, and the Vase & Flower carrier is available to purchase at The Rose Gardner.
Meghan offers custom wreaths and if you are interested, she is available via Facebook at Functioning Diva.
Thank you everyone that attended!
Lake Brandt Hike
Everyone had a lot of fun on their morning hike followed with some lunch.
Do you want a pink oyster mushroom? They are delicious and east to grow. Reach out to Jude Fiorello and the cost is $20 each.
In The News
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
— Winston Churchill
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
swc1961.president@gmail.com