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GFWC MICHIGAN PROJECTS Girlstown | Education Foundation |
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Girlstown |
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Members of GFWC MI established Girlstown in 1958 in Belleville, Michigan. The first facility was named Loch Rio, a residential facility for girls who are wards of the court. Through the years Girlstown has expanded to facilitate transitional care, and placement in foster homes for children. Counseli ng is given for children and families. Education is provided through the public school system. Physically, Girlstown has grown with a second building for living and a sizeable expansion of Loch Rio. Modernization was completed in 2001 of the kitchen and bath facilities. A memorial garden and landscaping were completed in 2002 in dedication to Jan vanBlaricom one of the early members to establish this service care. The dedication to this non-profit operation creates a foundation to continue well into the next century. Continued love for our residents makes for building and changing the world for many young people.
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Education Foundation |
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The Ed Foundation was established in 1985 as an endowment fund. It is funded only by contributions from GFWC MI members and clubs. Interest generated by the endowment is used exclusively to fund scholarships for GFWC MI members. "Women Investing In Women" is their motto. The scholarships are given for self-improvement and does not necessarily have to be for academic work. The scholarships are not awarded on financial need also.
Club members are encouraged to buy a page for the Education Foundation Book memoralizing or honoring someone special. The pages cost $100.00 and it is a wonderful tribute to someone special. t
This Education Foundation committee has another saying, "Buy a Page Before you Age". |
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GFWC MICHIGAN ENDORSED PROJECTS Michigan Youth Leadership | Bay Cliff | Interlochen |
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Michigan Youth Leadership |
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Michigan Youth Leadership has been an endorsed project of GFWC Mi since October, 2005. MYLead motivates and enables the youth of Michigan to continuously make a positive impact on their communities through leadership and service. MYLead carries out this mission by hosting an annual leadership conference for high school sophomores. Students from many Michigan schools are brought together for energetic interaction with leaders of today and positive peers. Events include panel discussions with leaders from business and government, community service, team building activities, motivational speakers, leadership exercises, and impromptu speaking exercises small groups.
GFWC Mi clubs sponsor local high school sophomores, contact schools and others in their community, encouraging involvement. $165 sponsorship may be sent directly to Michigan Youth Leadership, 1560 Northbrook Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103. For further information go to www.mylead.org or email us at questions@mylead.org. |
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Bay Cliff |
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Bay Cliff Health Camp is a non-profit, non-denominational summer therapy center located on 170 acres of land along Lake Superior near Big Bay in Marquette County. It serves physically handicapped children ranging in age from 3 through 17. Founded in 1934 it now has 50 buildings used for housing and program facilities. The camp enrolls approximately 200 children for a seven week summer session.
Bay Cliff is an endorsed GFWC MI project since 1998. Contributions are reported on a treasurer report form and mailed to GFWC MI. Contact Dorothy Hoholik, project chairperson for more details on the camp or promotional materials. Her address: 406 Oak St., Manistique, MI 49854
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Interlochen |
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The Interlochen Arts Academy is an independent co-educational boarding school for students in grades 9-12, with a post-graduate year available. It also provides camps for the summer learning. Committed to the arts and academics, the Academy provides students with pre-professional training in the arts along with a rigorous college-preparatory education.
GFWC MI first supported the National Music Camp at Interlochen in 1933. At that time the State President, Mrs. Prout, reported that districts started a fund for Interlochen Scholarships, entitling a student to a summer's work at the famous High School Orchestra and Band Camp.
During the 1943-45 Administration, President Estell Seeber reported: " The Art Building at Interlochen, sponsored by the Federation appealed greatly to the women whose prime interest is the welfare and development of the youth of our country".
Interlochen has stood as a symbol of opportunity for those young people whose tendencies show a definate aptitude for music and art. The GFWC MI board voted to make this a state project. The building was dedicated in 1946 and presented to the National Music Camp at Interlochen for the Fine Arts Building to stand as a fine contribution to education by the GFWC MI clubs. |
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The administration in 1949-51 with President Helen Kangery began and completed another project at Interlochen. A cottage was built known as the Art Scholarship Lodge.
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