WCWC Program Opportunities
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Programs for Opportunity
Pheobe Jane Ess Loan Fund
The General Federation of Women’s Club of Missouri established the
Pheobe Jane Ess Loan Fund in 1909. Mrs. Henry N. Ess began her club work
in 1882 and helped organize the Kansas City Athenaeum Club in May 1884.
Through her efforts and foresight the college loan fund was begun and
today is named in her honor.
The GFWC of MO Pheobe Jane Ess Loan is available to women desiring to
further their education. The applicant must have a creditable record in
scholarship, be a graduate of a four-year accredited high school or
equivalent and she must be planning to attend a Missouri school or
college and be in need of assistance.
The interest free loan of $2,500 is usually paid to the college in two
installments fo the fall and pricing semesters in the amount of $1,250
each semester. For information and applications: Contact GFWC of MO PJE
Loan Fund Chairman Robin Greger, 9 Orchard Point Road, Hannibal, MO
63401 -. 573-248-0816. email r.greger@sbcglobal.net
Strength in Knowing Health Funding
Funding to help improve breast cancer education efforts in your
community. Thanks to Eli Lilly and Company, GFWC is able to offer up to
$200 for Strength in Knowing programs. With very little effort, your
club can apply for the funding necessary to assist your Strength in
Knowing program. Develop and implement a worthwhile project, and
complete a simple evaluation form. Applications are available by calling
the Program Department at GFWC Headquarter at at 202-347-3168, or
emailing at gfwc @gfwc.org. Also, material is available at www.gfwc.org.
Women of Talent
Photography Contest for Members
Writing Contest for Members and Youth in our Community
Members may submit one photo per club to GFWC Headquarters by May 1,
2009. There is not state judging in the calendar contest. The 12 winning
photos at the national level will appear in a GFWC Calendar. Writing of
poetry or short stories by a GFWC member must be mailed by February 15,
2009. Various age youth categories to involve community schools. Rules
available in Presidents’ Book.