April 26, 2017 at 3:25 p.m.
City of Rhinelander recognizes Federation Day
City of Rhinelander recognizes Federation Day
Mayor Dick Johns signed an official proclamation declaring April 24, 2017 Federation Day in Rhinelander in recognition of the General Federation of Women's Clubs 127th anniversary.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs, an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service, celebrated its 127th anniversary April 24, according to a press release announcing the proclamation.
To mark the anniversary, state and local federations have sought and received proclamations from their states' governors and mayors, proclaiming April 24 GFWC Day, in recognition of the often unheralded work clubwomen contribute to their communities, the release states.
Locally, the Rhinelander Woman's Club has been organized for 119 years. In 1898 under the leadership of Clara Brown, 20 women interested in study, fellowship, and improving the city formed the Rhinelander Woman's Club. Their first project involved the purchase of 300 books for the first library in the city.
On Tuesday, seven club members met Mayor Dick Johns at City Hall for the signing of the proclamation. A photograph was taken in the Council Chambers with the historic mural of the city as a backdrop.
GFWC's Signature Project is domestic violence awareness and prevention. It also focuses heavily on veterans' issues and child advocacy, among a host of other programs. Rhinelander Woman's Club has assisted the community in numerous ways including contributions and volunteer hours to the Rhinelander District Library, youth scholarships, Rhinelander Area Food Pantry and assistance with numerous other projects and local organizations.
The seeds for GFWC's existence were sown in New York in 1868 when journalist and founder Jane Cunningham Croly was denied entry because of her gender to a press club dinner honoring author Charles Dickens, leading her to form a woman's club, Sorosis. On April 24, 1890, 63 clubs officially formed the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
For more information about the local club, www.Facebook.com/RhinelanderWomansClub.
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