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Inside this Issue:

Page 2: From your President

Page 3: Clubs in Action

Page 4: Program Updates

Page 5-7: Call to Convention

Page 8: Registration Form

Page 9: ByLaws & Policy Amendments

3: Resolutions for Affirmation

Page 15: Resolutions for Amendment

Page 19: New Resolutions

2018-2020 OFWC Officers

President: Pam Briggs

1st Vice President: Laurel Jones

2nd Vice President: Wendy Wheeler-Jacobs

Secretary: Glenda Peters

Treasurer: Lisa Anderson

Valley District President: Heather Thomas

Western District President: Brenda Dilley

NEWSLETTER Oregon Clubwoman

A publication of the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs Spring 2019

OFWC Districts complete service projects

This year’s OFWC District meetings had a different agenda which

focused on leadership. However the long-standing tradition of com-

pleting a service project at these get-togethers still remains. Below

are the details of the projects completed at the spring meetings.

Valley District

Valley District members assisted Three Rivers Humane Society by

collecting items from their shelter wish list. This 501c3 organization

was born of a desire to create a better life for the animals of Central

Oregon and to help put an end to pet overpopulation in our area.

Executive Director Stephen Drynan was on hand to meet with

members and gather the supplies. TRHS is currently caring for

between 80-90 pets per night at the Madras facility, so the pet

goods and supplies are much needed. A write up was also featured

in a recent News and Notes from GFWC.

Western District

Western District members continued their support of literacy

programs by donating 34 children’s books to the Candlelighters

organization at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland that

will be distributed to childhood cancer patients.

From the OFWC President...

We are quickly drawing to a close for the 2018-2019 club year and what an amazing club year it has been. I have been so impressed with all the incredible projects and activities taken on by the GFWC clubs in Oregon. Our members have shown creativity, perseverance, passion and commitment in the many ways they have helped their communities and those in need. Reporting has been completed and I appreciate so much all the clubs that submitted reports. We had several new chair-men this year and they all did a fantastic job writing their reports and submitting them to GFWC. I can’t wait until convention to see all the awards present to clubs for their hard work!

Remember to keep submitting those great photos on Facebook. It is a great way to share project ideas, advertise club events and even recruit

new members. By posting on your personal page, club page, OFWC page and GFWC Volunteer page you are able to reach an incredible number of people!

We held our first Mini-LEADS Workshop in conjunction with the District meetings in March. I appreciate the feedback provided by those who attended to help us continue to improve and make sure the day is worth your time to attend.

I am so excited about our OFWC Convention this year on May 17-18th in beautiful Hood River on the banks of the Columbia. The Call to the Convention is in this newsletter. Be sure to get your hotel reser-vations made quickly because our room block with the great prices ends on April 16th! We are celebrat-ing the beginning of OFWC’s 120th year and have lots of great activities planned. I hope to see many of you there. It is a great opportunity to encourage your newer members to experience a convention.

If I have not already attended one of your club meetings, please let me know when I can come, meet and visit with your members. Club members are always welcome to contact me at [email protected] or 541-974-1193 (text or call).

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Do you have your Apron yet?

Red and Blue GFWC Volunteer Aprons are for Sale: $18.00 each or 2 for $30.00. These are high quality aprons with an adjustable neck strap and two pockets. They are great to wear when you are holding club activities in the community and will be a wonderful advertisement for your club. Buy one for every member so the entire club can have one to wear! They will be available at the Convention in Hood River or contact Heather Thomas. Checks should be made out to GFWC Oregon.

OFWC Clubs in Action

Congratulations to the Polk County Service Club for being featured in a GFWC Blog!

The GFWC Beaverton Woman’s Club did their part to keep the community clean!

The GFWC Salem Woman’s Service Club spent a recent Saturday making 96 Comfort Pil-lows for breast cancer patients to use after sur-gery.

In an effort to support the GFWC Dr. Seuss Grand Initiative, the GFWC Polk County Service Club is supporting one of the classes in the Falls City School District. They delivered 22 Dr. Seuss books, including one that was in Japanese. The school has a limited budget for teachers, and so without outside funds and donations, they would not be able to make Read Across America Day an important event in their small community. The club was honored to be a part in helping them experi-ence the day. Teacher Cynthia McGinnis is dressed as Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web. Students were asked to dress as their favorite book character or come in their pajamas for a day of reading.

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Saidie Orr Dunbar Nursing Education Scholarship

Applications are now available for the Saidie Orr Dunbar Nursing Education Scholarship. Do you know someone in Oregon who will be enrolled in a nursing program at an Oregon College or University? Make sure they know about this great scholarship for nurses. Scholarships typically range between $2,000 - $4,000. Applications are available on the Oregon Lung Association website and a link is also available on the OFWC website. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2019. Please contact Julie Brown if you have questions about this scholarship program.

Literacy Grants

Has your club applied for a GFWC Literacy Grant? Time is running out and the last round of grant applications are due July 1st. This is a wonderful op-portunity to take advantage of one of the benefits of GFWC membership by applying for a grant of up to $200 to help your club meet the literacy needs of your community/ Whether you're purchasing books for tutors or supporting a literacy program, these funds exist to give you a good start.

Applications are available on the GFWC website. Due dates for applications are listed below:

Summer: Due July 1, Notifications July 2-7

OFWC Fine Arts Scholarship

Our Fine Arts Scholarship Contest is coming up on Saturday, April 13th at Grant Park Church, 2728 NE 34th Ave, Portland. This event is one you should not miss! It is a wonderful opportunity to listen to high school contestants in the music categories and to read and view the entries in the Essay and Photog-raphy contests. Put this on your calendar now so you don’t miss it.

2019 Fine Arts Scholarship Contest Schedule:

1 PM - Setup

2:30 pm - Registration opens

3:00-5:15 pm - Program starts

5:16 - 6:00 pm - Cleanup

GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs

“Celebrating the Past”

Call to the 104th Annual Convention

May 17-18, 2019

Best Western Plus

Hood River, Oregon

Come join us in beautiful Hood River as we begin a yearlong celebration of the 120th anniversary of the

Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs that was organized in October 1899. Here are a few reasons why

you should come:

· Celebrate the accomplishments of the club year and all the amazing projects completed by

clubwomen in Oregon

· Celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Oregon Federation

· Visit with your Federation friends and make some new ones

· Listen to a great guest speaker

· Participate in a service project

· Enjoy amazing food and an incredible view of the Columbia River

· Attend fabulous workshops

· Dress up with those gorgeous clothes you only get to wear a couple times a year

· Have enough fun and laughter to fill two days and of course,

· Take care of a little Federation business

Festivities begin Thursday evening with an informal no host meet and greet at the outside fire pit. Get a

drink from the bar and make your way outside to say hello to all your federation friends!

Important Deadlines:

· April 16th - Last day to reserve rooms at the discounted rate!

· April 30th – Last day to register before paying late fee!

Special Guests:

· Trisha Schafer, GFWC Junior Director will be with us throughout the convention

· Mary Lou Sanneli, well known author, speaker and dancer from Seattle, Washington. She has

been a featured speaker at the Western States Region Conference in Seattle several years ago

and last year at the GFWC Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. She will be a keynote speaker on

Saturday morning.

What to Bring:

· Dr Seuss books that will be donated to low-income students in Hood River

· OFWC is proud to help sponsor the first “Paint Night” event in Hood River for women veterans.

We are providing supplies for 30 women to participate in this great activity. Each member is

asked to bring:

o one 16 x 20 canvas and

o one set of acrylic brushes

Consider getting these supplies at either Hobby Lobby or Michael’s where you can use one of

their regular 40% off coupons. If your club wants to make a cash donation to help with "Paint

Night” expenses, a check made out to OFWC (or cash) can be brought to convention and given to

Pam.

· Fundraising basket from your club with the assigned theme

· Current club scrapbook for this year to share

· Old scrapbooks (the older the better) so we can explore OFWC history through them

· Art or Craft project made by a member for the member Arts and Crafts contest

What to wear:

· Friday: Business Casual

· Friday dinner / fun night: Wear your favorite team colors!

· Saturday: Red, White and Blue Business Casual

· Saturday dinner: Sparkle Night!!

Preliminary Agenda:

Thursday, May 16th

5:30 - 7:30 pm Registration outside Riverview Room

No-host meet and greet at outside fire pit

6:00 - 8:00 pm Executive Committee meeting

Friday, May 17th

8:00 am Registration opens

9:00 am Opening Ceremonies

Business

noon Lunch

1:00 pm Business Session Resumes

6:30 pm Dinner

8:00 pm Fun Night / Tailgate Party!

Saturday, May 18th

8:30 am Registration opens

9:00 am District Meetings

9:45 am Business Session Resumes

11:00 am Key Note Speaker, Mary Lou Sanilli

Followed by book signing and sales

noon Lunch

1:00 pm Business Session Resumes

5:15 pm Reception for GFWC guest

6:00 pm Dinner

GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs 2019 Convention Registration

May 17-18, 2019 Hood River, Oregon

Hotel: Best Western Plus, Hood River 1-800-828-7873 Group Block: Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs Reserve rooms by April 16, 2019 to receive special rate Standard Value Queen(s) $120 Standard Two Queens $146 Riverview King $171 Riverview Two Queens $181 (Listed rates are before taxes) (Rates are for two people, additional per person rate is $15) Registration: (circle price) Member $ 35 Member (single day) $ 25 Friday or Saturday (circle one) Late Registration Fee $ 10 (After April 30th) Total Registration $_____ Meals: (circle price if attending)

Friday, May 17th Lunch: Soup and Salad Bar $ 27 Dinner: Mexican Buffet $ 43

Saturday, May 18th Lunch: Build Your Own Sandwich Bar $ 27 Dinner: Tandoori Grilled Chicken Buffet with $ 43 Orzo pasta, Broccolini, Wedge salad, Hood River Apple Crisp Total Meals $_____ Total Registration and Meals $______ Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian_____ Gluten Free_____ Other________________________ Attendee Information (Please only one person per form)

Name:__________________________________________________________________________

Email:_________________________________________ Phone:___________________________

Club:___________________________________________________________________________

State BOD Member______ Club Member_____ Guest______

Mail completed form with check made out to OFWC by April 30, 2019 to:

Julie Brown, 2363 Baxter Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306 [email protected] or 503-378-9091 with questions

GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs

Bylaws, Standing Rules and Policy/Procedures

For Review at

2019 May Convention

Bylaws

Article V, Dues, Section 1. ANNUAL DUES Add new #5, amend current wording and renumber to read:

4. Clubs increasing membership after the original dues payment has been made will pay dues on the additional membership by January 15th.

5. New members whose dues are paid after January 15th and prior to April 15th will be entitled to vote at the annual meeting.

6. Dues for Members at Large will be decided at the first Executive Committee meeting of each administration.

7. Clubs whose dues are not paid by January 15th will forfeit representa-tion at the Annual Meeting. Clubs failing to pay dues by the end of the fiscal year will be dropped from membership.

8. Dues will be sent to the Treasurer, with the name, address, phone and email of each member listed.

Rationale: To update voting eligibility at the annual meeting.

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Article VI Finances Amend current wording in Section 4. INTERNAL REVIEW, END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS, A. INTER-NAL FINANCIAL REVIEW to read: Section 4. INTERNAL REVIEW, END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AND TAX RETURNS A. INTERNAL FINANCIAL REVIEW. An internal financial review

will be conducted of all funds every six months. A year-end inter-nal financial review will be conducted of all funds immediately after the close of the fiscal year. Additional reviews will be scheduled at the request of the Executive Committee or the Fi-nancial Review Committee.

Rationale: To update the financial review process

Article XI Annual Meeting Amend Section 2. and delete A-E to read: Section 2. REPRESENTATION

The voting body will be per capita paying members with dues paid by January April 15th. who are: A. Elected delegates from clubs in active membership as follows: 1. Two (2) from each club of twenty-five (25) members or fewer; three

(3) from each club of twenty-six (26) to fifty (50) members; one (1) additional delegate for each additional fifty (50) members.

2. Club-at-large will be based on the above representation composed of all members-at-large.

3. Juniorette clubs will be entitled to one (1) delegate per club. 4. Club Presidents will provide names of club delegates to the Corre-

sponding Secretary at least 10 days prior to the Annual Meeting. B. Two elected delegates from each District for their first five clubs,

and one additional delegate for every ten additional clubs.

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1. District Presidents will provide names of District delegates to the Corresponding Secretary at least 10 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

C. Members of the Board of Directors D. Special Fund Trustees and other appointed positions. E. A delegate will represent only one position.

Rationale: To update voting eligibility for the Annual Meeting

Article XI Annual Meeting Amend Section 3. Registration to read: Section 3. REGISTRATION

A registration fee will be required of all members (delegates and non-delegates) with an adjusted fee allowed for any single day or part of a day. A late fee will be imposed after a specific deadline.

Rationale: To update

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Policy and Procedure General Policies

Financial Accounts and Safe Deposit Box Amend B. 1. Internal Review Procedure to read: B. Internal Review Procedure

1. A Financial Review Committee consisting of three (3) members who are not current signers on any Federation account will conduct the review of all Federation Funds every six (6) months in January and July immedi-ately after the close of the fiscal year. Committee members will in-clude a Past State President or Past State Treasurer, the current 1st Vice President, and one other member.

Rationale: To update the timeline for the fiscal review.

VI Treasurer Amend Section A. General Responsibilities by adding a new 9. to read: 9. The Treasurer is prohibited from serving as the Chairman or Treasur-er of any Special Fund, but may serve as a Trustee. Rationale: To clarify the role of the State Treasurer in relation to the Special Funds

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RESOLUTIONS FOR AFFIRMATION

ARTS 010-020 MUSEUMS

WHEREAS: Museums preserve and interpret the cultures and mores of peoples as depicted in artifacts and art objects: WHEREAS: The Amer ican Association of Museums considers education as the primary purpose of museums, therefore RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs urges its

member clubs to support, maintain and contribute to the establishment of museums to ensure preservation of cultures and enrichment of present and future generations. Adopted May 2000, Amended May 2007, Reaffirmed May 2011, Reaffirmed Oc-tober 2015

CONSERVATION 011-010 FOREST RESOURCES

WHEREAS: The United States ratified the United Nations Framework Conven-tion on Climate Change, committing the country to working cooperatively within the international community to reduce emission of green house gasses to 1990 levels; and WHEREAS: Concentration of carbon dioxide (C02), the largest contr ibutor to greenhouse gas emissions, can be limited by increasing the amount of annual uptake by natural systems, such as forest reservoirs; and WHEREAS: Forests provide protective habitat for a var iety of plant and animal life; therefore RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs suppor ts policy that adequately protects forest resources through such means as:

1. Improved management of public and private forest 2. Adequately funded research programs in all phases of forest management and re-

cycling technologies 3. Accelerated planting programs 4. Control of waste, fire, insects, and disease 5. Increased forestry technological and economic assistance 6. Expanded commercial and private voluntary source reduction and paper recy-

cling programs. 7. Public awareness programs Adopted May 2000, Amended May 2007, Amended May 2011, Reaffirmed Oc-tober 2015

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HOME LIFE 013-030 PAY EQUITY

WHEREAS: US government statistics demonstrate that there remains a signifi-cant gap between the wages paid to men and the wages paid to women; and divorce, death of a husband, or inadequate medical and retirement benefits; and WHEREAS: The welfare of families is affected by the economic secur ity of wom-en; therefore RESOLVED: The GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs advocates equal access for women to higher paying and managerial positions with salaries equal to those of men in like positions through the enactment and enforcement of economic eq-uity laws; and further RESOLVED: The GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs expresses its support for The Economic Equity Act, and encourages passage of legislation that would improve the economic status of all women through improved employment train-ing, expanded business opportunities, better child care services, and more equitable re-tirement and medical benefits.

Adopted May 1996, Reaffirmed May 2000, Amended May 2007, Amended May 2011, Reaffirmed October 2015

PUBLIC ISSUES 015-040 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

WHEREAS: Appreciation of cultural her itage and knowledge of history shape a state's identity, and WHEREAS: Histor ic landmarks and ar tifacts contr ibute to the economic, social, and cultural well-being of communities, and WHEREAS: There are countless histor ic proper ties and buildings being ignored, destroyed and abandoned; therefore RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs urges its clubs and members to support preservation of historic landmarks and artifacts, and fur-ther RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs urges its clubs and members to study and preserve the history of their club, OFWC and GFWC, including written and oral histories, buildings and artifacts.

Adopted May 1994, Reaffirmed May 1998, Reaffirmed May 2004, Amended May 2008; Amended May 2011, Reaffirmed October 2015

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RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENT

Note: Anything between a ( ) is to be removed. All other changes are in red.

STANDING RULES GOVERNING RESOLUTIONS

1. All resolutions to be presented at State Board of Director's or Annual Meeting 2. of the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs must be cleared through the Reso-

lutions Committee.

3. The subject matter of all resolutions must be germane to the interest or work of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, and be statewide or national in scope.

4. Resolutions may be presented by one of the following:

A. The Executive Committee B. The Board of Directors C. A per-capita dues paying club D. A chairman of a Department, Division, or Committee of the Oregon Federation

of Women's Clubs. E. The Resolutions Committee F. A District Federation

5. Resolutions, signed by the sponsor, must be in the hands of the Resolutions Committee

at least 90 days prior to the State Board of Director's or Annual Meeting at which they are to be considered. After being considered and edited by the Resolutions Committee, the Resolution shall be incorporated within the Call to the (State Board of Director's) Meeting at which they will be considered.

6. Only emergency Resolutions shall be accepted after the Call to the State Board of Di-

rector’s or Annual Meeting is issued. Emergency resolutions shall be in the hands of the State Chairman or Resolutions Committee before the close of the first day's session.

7. The Chairman of the Resolutions Committee shall refer each proposed Resolutions to

the Department, Division, or Committee to whose work it is germane. The Chairman of the Resolutions Committee shall also submit copies of all proposed Resolutions to the State President. (who shall present the same to the Executive Committee for considera-tion.)

7. Resolutions referring to bills before the Congress of the United States, the State Legis-

lative Assembly, or to some legal document shall be based on the principals involved. 8. Resolutions, upon adoption, shall become the policy of the GFWC Oregon Federation

of Women's Clubs for the 4 years following their adoption. Responsibility for carrying out the intent of the Resolutions falls upon the State President and to the chairman to whose work they are germane. The automatic life of a Resolution shall be 4 years. 3

Reaffirmation of Resolutions shall be considered only if necessary to safeguard the principals involved or if a change of circumstances warrants further action.

Adopted April 21, 1954, Amended February 7, 1968, (Delayed meeting of January 31, 1968), Amended May 11, 1972, Amended October 3, 2015 Rational: To bring it up to current standards

EDUCATION 012-010 BASIC EDUCATION

WHEREAS: Many United States students are not prepared academically to com-pete in a global community; and WHEREAS: Solutions (to our educational problems) remove and add aimed at creat-ing more positive outcomes for students must be addressed: therefore

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs, realizing that meeting childrens’ basic needs must begin at an early age and start in the home, urges its members to:

1. Encourage parents to work in partnership with schools and teachers. 2. Establish strong early childhood educational programs with challenging academ-

ic curricula for all students. 3. Establish and participate in tutoring programs and mentor programs linking vol-

unteers, business representatives, or professionals with individual students. 4. Encourage respect, tolerance and cooperation among the student, parent, and

teacher. 5. Recognize teachers who are well prepared and dedicated, and who display excel-

lence in developing our youth. 6. Encourage more students to study advanced mathematics and science to enable

more young people to be highly competitive in the technological world. 7. Work for equality of education and high standards for all students. 8. Establish or participate as tutors in programs that encourage high school dropouts

and those at risk of dropping out to pursue a general equivalency diploma (GED) in order to provide them with wider career opportunities.

Adopted May 2000, Amended May 2004; Amended May 2008; Reaffirmed May 2011, Reaffirmed October 2015

Rational: To include at risk students who may be struggling in school

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012-050 LITERACY WHEREAS: An alarming number of adults and job seekers in the United States are functional illiterates, and many school children cannot read or write well enough to make progress in school and WHEREAS: There has been increased public awareness of the problem of adult illiteracy,( teaching resources devoted to providing literacy skills are growing slowly, while demands for these services are increasing dramatically); and teaching resources are not meeting demand; therefore RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs suppor ts legislation and increased funding for literacy services, and further RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs surges its state federations and member clubs to:

1. (Initiate an/or support any necessary changes in the states' educational code, mak-ing courses in methods of teaching reading in accredited colleges and universities mandatory for the granting of the elementary teachers' certificates) replace with: Support curriculum within teacher certification programs that include methods to teach reading skills;

2. (Seek the cooperation of school boards and administrators for the purpose of de-termining pupils' reading proficiency on the basis of approved reading tests, pro-fessionally administered) replace with: Support increased school funding to in-clude periodic evaluation of reading proficiency, school-wide adolescent literacy programs, as well as remedial special services and projects in improved reading comprehension for all grade levels;

3. (Support school funding for classes in remedial special services, assistance of teacher aids for individual instruction and projects in improved reading compre-hension) replace with Support adult literacy programs in our communities;

4. (Enter into programs) Volunteer with local literacy groups or libraries to teach children and/or adults with literacy problems; (on a volunteer basis in local com-munities)

5. (Work with local literacy groups or libraries) remove and make 6 into 5. 6. Encourage corporate awareness of literacy problems and support of literacy pro-

grams.

Adopted May 2000, Reaffirmed May 2004; Amended May 2008, Reaffirmed May 2,2011, Reaffirmed October 2015 Rational: To update.

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PUBLIC ISSUES 015-070 SAFETY HELMETS

WHEREAS: Wearing safety helmets has been shown to prevent ser ious head inju-ries; and WHEREAS: Var ious types of transpor tation and recreation can put users at r isk; therefore RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs;

1. Supports continued legislation requiring safety helmet use by those using bi-cycles, motorcycles, mopeds, all terrain-vehicles (ATV's), skates, skate-boards, scooters, snow skis and snow boards regardless of age, and

2. (Opposes the repeal of existing safety helmet laws.) remove Adopted ???? Reaffirmed October 2015 Rational: Redundancy

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Resolutions for Consideration

CONSERVATION:

If Adopted: will be 011-040

Water Quality and Supply

WHEREAS: A dependable water supply is essential to the world’s health and economy;

andThe proper use of our present water supply, augmented by the restoration to usability of

presently polluted water, would provide a supply of usable water that would sustain the earth’s

population in the foreseeable future; and

WHEREAS: Pollutants such as household toxic materials, sewage, mine sludge and agricultur-

al chemicals entering our streams, lakes, and underground water supply may contribute to food

shortages, disease and severe environmental degradation; and

WHEREAS: Rehabilitation and preservation of ground water, watersheds, wetlands, and for-

ests are important factors both for water supply and water quality; therefore

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs supports enforcing exist-

ing laws protecting water quality and seeks stronger regulations to:

1. Develop a systematic program to prevent groundwater contamination;

2. Prohibit pollution of streams and water supplies;

3. Develop a means whereby individuals and businesses pay their fair share of the cost

of maintaining clean water;

4. Maintain and protect our national forests; and further

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs supports laws requiring

local communities, landowners, and businesses in violation of pollution laws to clean up their

pollution; and further

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs urges its members to sup-

port initiatives to upgrade water infrastructure to ensure safe water and the development of

clean water sources.

Rational: this past year we saw problems with our water and how it was handled.

If Adopted would be: 011-050

Conservation and Preservation of Natural Resources

WHEREAS: Coastal wetlands, public lands, national forests and lands managed by the Nation-

al Park Service are irreplaceable assets and a vital component of a healthy economy; and 1

WHEREAS: Soil, water, wildlife and other resources are of national importance, providing

economic, scenic and recreational benefits, and should be managed and utilized to their utmost

potential; and

WHEREAS: Although natural gas, oil, coal and many nonfuel minerals are in public lands, en-

vironmental preservation and beautification is a great concern and a deeper understand of the

environment inspires people to take responsibility for its use, preservation and restoration;

therefore


port and encourage participation in conservation education, including renewable and non-

renewable natural resources; and

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs urges support of sustaina-

ble development and management of the multiple resources of coastal wetlands, public lands,

and lands managed by the State and National Park Service; and

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs urges private industry

and governmental public lands and national forest for the benefit of all, and to encourage and

support proper protection, sustainable development, beautification, and management of these

resources.

EDUCATION

If adopted would be 012-080

Community Colleges, Vocational/Technical Education Institutions

WHEREAS: Community Colleges, vocational and technical education institutions offer educa-

tion, employment training and personal enrichment opportunities; and

WHEREAS: community colleges offer quality education opportunities with flexible schedul-

ing at a lower cost than traditional four-year schools; therefore


port and promote these institutions; and further


port programs which provide financial assistance and/or incentives for enrollment.

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HOME LIFE

If Adopted would be 013-130

Breast Cancer

WHEREAS: The Center for Disease Control reports that one in eight women and one in 1,000

men will develop breast cancer in his/her lifetime; and

WHEREAS: A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer increases as she ages: and

WHEREAS: The stage at which breast cancer is diagnosed is a major predictor of survival,

with early detection significantly lowering the mortality rate; and

WHEREAS: Self-examination by palpation, regular physical examination by a physician, es-

pecially when there is a family history of cancer, and mammography (x-ray) and other imaging

technologies are screening methods that assit in early cancer detection; and

WHEREAS: Mastectomies and lymph node dissections are common treatments of breast can-

cer; and

WHEREAS: Many are forced to go home from the hospital hours after breast cancer surgery

due to hospital stay restrictions imposed by their insurance companies; therefore

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs urges its members to con-

tinue to raise awareness and encourages participation in breast cancer screening and early

treatment; and futher

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs urges its member clubs to

support legislation requiring insurance companies to cover hospital stays for recovering breast

cancer surgery patients including a 48-hour minimum hospital stay for mastectomy patients

and a 24-hour minimum hospital stay for those undergoing lymph node dissection surgery.


Cancer

WHEREAS: Cancer is a complex group of diseases with many possible causes; and

WHEREAS: According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people develop

cancer each year; and

WHEREAS: The American Cancer Society and the National Institutes of Health estimate the

annual costs of cancer exceed hundreds of billions of dollars; and

WHEREAS: There are multiple causes of cancer, including genetic factors; lifestyle choices

such as tobacco use, diet, physical inactivity; sun and UV exposure; certain infections; and en-

vironmental exposures to certain chemicals and radiation; and

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WHEREAS: More than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented through education, healthy

lifestyle choices, and early detection; therefore


port, participate in, and sponsor educational campaigns that target risk factors; and further

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs urges its members to

support legislation that combats cancer and its risk factors; and further

RESOLVED: That the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs supports research fund-

ing for the continued development of screening methods, treatments, and cures.


Diabetes

WHEREAS: According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes is one of the leading cause

of death in the United States and the number of children and adults with diabetes is rising, and

WHEREAS: Diabetes can cause and/or complicate other health problems in children and

adults including cardiovascular, renal, neurologic and dental diseases, and may cause compli-

cations of pregnancy and obesity with an estimated cost of $245 billion in direct or indirect

costs; and

WHEREAS: Diabetes is more prevalent among minority groups and elderly persons and dis-

crimination against those with diabetes has occurred in the workplace, child care centers and

schools; and

WHEREAS: In order to manage their disease, those with diabetes must have access to the

means to balance food, medication and physical activity level; therefore

RESOLVED: The the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs urges its members to sup-

port:

1. The enforcement of disability rights laws prohibiting discrimination against those

with diabetes;

2. Funding for quality medical care for those with diabetes;

3. Programs to train school and child care personnel to identify symptoms and treatment

options in order for students with diabetes to be medically safe;

4. Education about the benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity to reduce the on-

set of treatment of diabetes; and

5. Increased funding for diabetes research and prevention programs.

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Specially Trained Dogs and Other Animals For People With Disabilities

WHEREAS: People with disabilities may use service animals and emotional support animals

for independence and emotional well-being; and

WHEREAS: Specially trained dogs and other animals are tasked to achieve independence;

therefore


port the training of dogs and other animals for people with disabilities; and further

RESOLVED: The the GFWC Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs support Individuals with

Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) recognizing and protecting the use of all licensed, specially

trained and certified service dogs and other animals.

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