Start a New Club
Click here for the Membership Advancement Guide in the 2016-2018 GFWC Club Manual (See page 13 for Establishing New GFWC Clubs.) For forming a Juniorette Club click here for the Juniorette Guide.
Clubs−and even individuals−are encouraged to make the commitment to building a new GFWC club or federating an existing club. While it may seem obvious for a club to sponsor one of the same category, this does not need to be the case. A general club could sponsor the formation of a collegiate club out of a local university, or a Junior club could sponsor a Juniorette club made up of some of the clubwomen’s daughters and their friends. Individuals may find they are in an area with no existing club, and could consider getting in touch with a local women’s club to discuss Federating, or begin the process of establishing a brand-new club themselves. All clubs and individuals interested in forming new clubs should contact the leaders in their state federation, as well as GFWC Headquarters who can assist with building new clubs.
All GFWC Active clubs are defined as a general, Junior, Juniorette, or International club. No matter what
membership category, when building new GFWC clubs think of creative ways to harness potential members.
To form a new club affiliated with GFWC of Massachusetts or GFWC of Massachusetts, Junior Membership, their bylaws state:
Clubs−and even individuals−are encouraged to make the commitment to building a new GFWC club or federating an existing club. While it may seem obvious for a club to sponsor one of the same category, this does not need to be the case. A general club could sponsor the formation of a collegiate club out of a local university, or a Junior club could sponsor a Juniorette club made up of some of the clubwomen’s daughters and their friends. Individuals may find they are in an area with no existing club, and could consider getting in touch with a local women’s club to discuss Federating, or begin the process of establishing a brand-new club themselves. All clubs and individuals interested in forming new clubs should contact the leaders in their state federation, as well as GFWC Headquarters who can assist with building new clubs.
All GFWC Active clubs are defined as a general, Junior, Juniorette, or International club. No matter what
membership category, when building new GFWC clubs think of creative ways to harness potential members.
- Workplace Clubs: In looking for sources of new clubs consider the workplace: government, university, or corporate offices. While these clubs would meet during work hours, they would draw women who already have something in common. Women in such clubs might hold breakfast, lunch, or dinner meetings convenient to the workplace schedule. Workplace clubs would function the same way as other clubs, choosing community projects, building friendships, and discussing topics of interest.
- Single Issue Clubs: Although GFWC offers diverse Community Service Programs, a club is not required to participate in all program areas. It is acceptable, and often beneficial, for a club to address a single issue. For example, community members interested in historic preservation may want to form a GFWC club that focuses on that particular interest. A single issue club would be an Active membership club with voting privileges.
- Collegiate Clubs: Colleges and universities can be an excellent source for GFWC members. Campuses often face the same challenges in conservation, crime, and safety, as other traditional communities. A collegiate club could meet the unique needs of the campus as well as accommodate the lifestyles of students.
To form a new club affiliated with GFWC of Massachusetts or GFWC of Massachusetts, Junior Membership, their bylaws state:
For the formation of Juniorette Clubs, GFWC of Massachusetts bylaws state:
If you are interested in starting a new Club, contact Jen Nowak Membership Chairman at 413-596-5504 or JWNowak@charter.net.
