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The
South Boston-Halifax Junior Woman’s Club
is a part of the Alice Kyle District with
the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of
Virginia and is in the Southeastern Region
of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).
The General Federation of
Women's Clubs of Virginia was organized in
1907 to bring into closer unity the women's
clubs of Virginia, in order to promote
through their common interests the cultural,
educational and environmental welfare of the
state. Members of the GFWC of Virginia are
members of the General Federation of Women's
Clubs, one of the largest women's volunteer
organizations in the world. The General
Federation of Women's Clubs, one of the
world's largest and oldest nonpartisan,
nondenominational, women's volunteer service
organizations, was founded in 1890 and
chartered by the 56th United States Congress
in 1901.
Headquartered in a National Historic
Landmark building in Washington, D.C., GFWC
has a long history of philanthropy, social
and political advocacy, and community
leadership. More than 100,000 members in
affiliated clubs in every state and more
than a dozen countries work in their own
communities to support the arts, preserve
natural resources, advance education,
promote healthy lifestyles, encourage civic
involvement, and work toward world peace and
understanding. In 2006, GFWC and its members
raised nearly $32 million on behalf of more
than 230,000 projects, and volunteered more
than 8.4 million hours. Members within the
GFWC belong to one of GFWC's three
divisions:
-
General
clubs, in every state and
internationally, whose members range in
age from 18 to 102
-
Junior
clubs, in 25 states, whose members meet
the requirements for Junior membership
in their state
-
Juniorette
clubs, sponsored by women's or Junior
women's clubs, whose members are middle
school, junior high school, and high
school students
History
 The South Boston – Halifax Junior Woman’s
Club was established on May 3, 1951 and
joined the General Federation of Women’s
Clubs in January of 1952. The club was
formed to promote and develop the social,
civic, educational, philanthropic, and
cultural needs of the Halifax/South Boston
community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the
Nation, and the World.
The South Boston –
Halifax Junior Woman’s Club is in the Alice
Kyle District of the General Federation of
Women’s Clubs of Virginia. It is also a
member of the General Federation of Women’s
Clubs, one of the world’s largest and oldest
women’s volunteer service organizations.
Membership
The South Boston – Halifax Junior Woman’s
Club is a group of women in the Halifax/
South Boston area with a focus on charitable
fundraising, community service and social
interaction. Our membership includes women
of all ages.
New members are always welcome.
Executive Board
President
Kelly Balance
1st Vice President
Deitra Hart
2nd Vice President
Amy Midkiff
~ Treasurer ~
Amanda Morgan
~ Recording Secretary ~
Sara McBride
~ Corresponding Secretary ~
Katrina Talbott
~ Member-at-Large ~
Sophie Song ~ Past President ~
Melissa Fraser ~ Junior Advisor ~
Sterling Byrd-Roberts ~ Membership Chair
~
Michelle Adams ~
Parliamentarian ~
Karen Wilborn
Departments & Committee
Chairs
 Since its inception, the South Boston -
Halifax Junior Woman’s Club has worked to
address the most pressing needs of our
communities and nation. This includes
promoting education, preserving natural
resources, stressing good citizenship,
encouraging healthy lifestyles, contributing
to world peace, and supporting participation
in the arts.
A great way to participate in the club is by
joining a committee. They’re always looking
for new members and innovative ideas!
Arts – Works to recognize the
achievements of women artists of all
periods, to advocate art education, and to
take an active role in the preservation of
art as a national resource.
 Chair
– Melissa Fraser
Community Improvement Program –
Implements projects that meet the needs of
the community.
Chair
– Sara McBride
Conservation – Increases awareness
concerning energy issues, maintenance of the
earth’s natural resources, environmental
concerns, solid waste management, and
recycling.
Chair
– Mary Thomas
Education – Expands the awareness of
educational opportunities and resources for
women seeking degrees, promotes
understanding of and raises awareness of
learning disabilities and programs, and
literacy issues.
Chair
– Deitra Hart
Fundraising – Provides assistance for
community projects.
Chair
– TBD
Home Life – Increases awareness of
financial planning, insurance issues,
homelessness/needy, adult/child day care,
and substance abuse/prevention.
Chair
– Amy Midkiff
International Affairs – Promotes
understanding and acceptance among all
people of the world and the impact global
issues have on the cultures of the world.
Chair
– TBD
Juniors’ Special Project - Encourage
members to become active advocates for
children by working to: protect children
from harmful situations; encourage healthy
lifestyles; and prevent substance abuse and
youth suicide.
Chair
– Amy Midkiff
Leadership – Familiarizes members
with organizational protocol, policies, and
procedures as well as parliamentary
procedure.
Chair
– Kelly Balance
Legislation/Public Policy – Increases
awareness of public policy at the local,
state, and federal levels. Educates on
public issues, the political process and
pertinent legislation, civic participation,
and mobilizes members as advocates for the
GFWC and VFWC policy priorities.
Chair
– Amanda Morgan
Membership – Builds an awareness of
the GFWC and VWFC, recruits new members, and
helps retain existing members.
Chair
– Michelle Adams
Public Affairs – Expands the
awareness of community, state & national
issues and violence against women &
children.
Chair
– Amanda Morgan
Public Relations/Communications –
Creates a positive image of the GFWC and
VFWC, their members, leaders, and
participating clubs. Develops new and
different forms of communication and support
through statewide Public Awareness Campaign.
Chair
– Pam Archer
Safety – Increases awareness of
personal safety issues, especially those of
children, women, and the elderly. Advocates
vehicle/highway safety. Educates about
fire/carbon monoxide safety,
home/security/personal assault prevention
and consumer fraud.
Chair
– Sophie Song
Women’s Health Issues – Heightens
awareness of health issues in women – such
as Breast Cancer, arthritis, and
osteoporosis education/prevention, as well
as other women’s health and mental issues.
Chair
– Kelly Hill
Club Historian
Deitra
Hart
Cross Your Heart Gala Chair
Katrina
Talbott
Website Administration
TBD
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