GFWC-Charlotte Mission
The objective of GFWC-Charlotte shall be to promote growth and general advancement of women by providing programs pertaining to literature, science, art, and public interest, and to promote lines of public welfare in the community of Charlotte, as well as at district, state, national and international levels.
Upcoming Events
Tea and Tomes Book Group
Tea and Tomes meets each month to discuss a book and enjoy tea tea. The book for January 27, 2026 is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. On February 24, 2026 the group will be discussing Ray Bradbury's book, Dandelion Wine. Any member is welcome to attend. More details about these books can be found in Education and Libraries under the Activities dropdown tab
Guest Night
February 13, 2026 is Guest Night. Be sure to mark your calendar for a fun filled evening of a walk back to the 1960’s/1970’s! Music will be provided by the Don Sovey Rat Pack Band as you take in the era of peace, love and brotherhood. Dress in your favorite 60’s/70’s attire with a prize given for the best dressed! Have your camera ready for some great photo opportunities and dancing under the mood lighting! Decorations and yummy food and drink from that generation will round out the evening! Social time starts at 5:30, dinner at 6:15 and musical program at 7:00. The link for registration in it the email from Linda along with the December newsletter. Hope to see you all there as we once again experience the hippie generation!
2025 Was An Amazing Year!
Christmas Tea - December 5,2025
The Christmas Tea is an annual celebration to honor Past Presidents and welcome new members. Our choir, the only GFWC club in the Michigan to have a choir, performed under the direction of Val Reisen. Past presidents were recognized. Sarah Biskie and Mary Remenak were honored for being members for 25 years. Pat Campion was awarded the Woman of Achievement Award in recognition of her many contributions to GFWC Charlotte and to the entire community. The speaker, Inna Phelps, traditions from around the world.
GFWC-Charlotte Past Presidents recognized at the 2025 Christmas Tea
Back Row: Julie Dartt, Pat Campion, Sylvia Colles, Nola buck, Chris Waugh-Fleischmann, Lori Pray,
Front Row: Fran Fuller, Mary Remenak, Sara Biskie, Sandy Maatsch, Linda Foster, Lee Falik
25-year members Mary Remenak and Sara Biskie
Pat Campion receiving Woman of the Year Award from President Sherry Myers
2025 SIREN Tea
The SIREN Tea is a major event each year for GFWC-Charlotte. The tables are beautifully decorated by those who attend and judges decide the winning tables in a variety of categories. The Overall Winner is based on the donations to the tables by those attending the tea. A silent auction and raffle prizes also help the club raise funds for SIREN. In 2025, the entertainment was provided by Don Sovey who played tunes that had the whole room rocking to "oldies" and sentimental favorites. This is a major fundraising event for GFWC-Charlotte. The proceeds are shared with half supporting SIREN Eaton Shelter and the other half supporting GFWC-Charlotte programs.
Siren Tea Chair, Dianne Barmes presents a check for $6,195 to Kaitllyn
Fales, Executive Director of SIREN
International Day of Service - September 7, 2025
GFWC-Charlotte selected Domestic Violence as the focus of their project for the International Day of Service. The group collected personal care items and came to SIREN/Eaton Shelter to pack care packages for our survivors.
SIREN/Eaton Shelter is a homeless and domestic violence shelter that serves Eaton County. Siren is unique as it is one of the last shelters to offer both homeless and domestic violence services within the same organization. Siren, founded in the 1990’s offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance programs, and non-residential services for the community such as food pantry, clothing closet, and personal needs.
Charlotte Forest Garden Planting - April 17, 2025
The club partnered with Eaton Conservation District to organize a Tree Planting Workshop with speaker, Ben Savoie, District Forester for Barry, Allegan, and Ottawa counties. After the workshop, volunteers planted over 40 trees and shrubs in the Charlotte Forest Garden.
