The Woman's Club
of Windsor
Our Committees
The 2024-2026 Installed Officers of the Windsor Woman’s Club are:
PRESIDENT - Mary Lee Willis
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT - Betty Horton
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT - Debra Tominack
SECRETARY - Sandi Rickmond
ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Bonnie Johnson
TREASURER - Karen Beale
ASSISTANT TREASURER - Sandra Edwards
MEMBERS AT LARGE - Joyce Bracey and Nancy Foster
Community Service Programs
Arts & Culture
The Club holds an Arts and Crafts Fair and Contest for club members and for the students at the five area schools, decorates the Windsor Community House for Christmas, and supports the art departments in the schools with monetary and in-kind donations. The Arts & Culture Committee members also make homemade cards for local heroes.
Education & Libraries
The Woman’s Club of Windsor annually awards two Dot G. Gwaltney Scholarships to Windsor High School seniors who are planning on attending four-year colleges. The scholarship was named in memory of Dot G. Gwaltney, a lifetime member of the Woman’s Club and a devoted citizen of the Town of Windsor and Isle of Wight County. The committee is also responsible for the other scholarships the club provides.
Civic Engagement & Outreach
The Club supports the Western Tidewater Free Clinic, brings awareness to Child Abuse, collects funds for the American Heart Association, supports the Genieve Shelter, donates to Suffolk Meals on Wheels, the American Cancer Society, and others. They have also provided backpacks to go home with hungry Windsor Elementary children every other Friday in partnership with the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. This committee also plans to identify and assist local citizens who need help with prescriptions, transportation, or household assistance due to an illness this year.
Environment
The Club holds a collection drive for local Animal Control and assists in raising funds for veterinary care. The Club also participates in an Adopt-A-Highway project and currently holds clean-up days in the community.
Health & Wellness
The Health & Wellness Committee promotes healthy practices and encourages members to live their best lives. Currently, the committee offers a weekly walking group to members.
Supporting Committees
Communications & Public Relations
The Communications & Public Relations Committee is responsible for using social and print media to spread the word about club contributions and activities.
Sunshine
The Sunshine Committee works to provide fellowship and joy to Honarary and shut-in club members.
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee takes charge of the club's finances ensuring we stick to the voted upon yearly budget. Their work allows us to continue our community involvement and public works.
Leadership
The Leadership Committee plays a vital role in guiding and empowering members to become effective leaders within their communities and the organization. The committee is responsible for developing and implementing leadership training programs, mentoring emerging leaders, and fostering an environment of collaboration and growth. By organizing workshops, and other educational initiatives, the Leadership Committee ensures that members are well-equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to lead projects, advocate for important causes, and inspire others to engage in civic and community service.
Membership
The Membership Committee is responsible for the recruitment and support of new club members.
Program
The Program Committee is in charge of organizing the different programs run at the club's monthly meetings. Historically these have involved outside speakers, themed activities, etc.
Ways & Means
The Ways & Means committee is in charge of all fundraising efforts for the club! These include the Christmas Craft Fair, Boston Butts, Catfish Dinners, and more.
Woman's History & Resource Center
The job of the Woman's History and Resource Center committee is to collect and preserve the history of Windsor's Woman's Club as well as to contribute to the conservation efforts of the GFWC's history.