GFWC California Federation of Women's Clubs

09/17/2026

Constitution Day, the anniversary of the official signing of the US constitution in 1787. The document stood as the result of tireless work and compromise between the delegates of the Constitutional Convention. The purpose was basically to bring about an agreement between the states which would allow a central government the power to enforce its decisions and allow the USA to stand as an international force, while maintaining a reasonable level of independence within the separate states.
Also known by some as Citizenship Day, Constitution Day is important not only to those Americans who were born in the United States, but also those who have become naturalized citizens through a rigorous process and years of patience as well as permanent residence.
In celebrating the freedom and responsibility that comes with being a citizen of the USA, days like Independence Day on July 4, National Flag Day on June 14 and Constitution Day are all important times to show appreciation and honor for the foundations of the United States of America.

09/14/2026

💙 THIS JUST IN! 💙

The September issue of the GFWC California Clubwoman Magazine is now available on the CFWC website! Be sure to read, enjoy, and share it with your club members and friends! 💙

Hard copies will also be available for purchase at each Area Conference, starting in October.

https://www.cfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/Clubwoman-SEPTEMBER-2026.pdf

09/12/2026

Happy Birthday to the GFWC Woman’s Club of Playa del Rey serving their community for 88 years!

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09/10/2026

Congrats go to the GFWC Tracy Woman’s Club!

09/08/2026

One of the most meaningful traditions of a GFWC administration is the opportunity to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

During the Board of Directors Meeting, International President Wendy Carriker and Director of Junior Clubs Trina Behbahani participated in this solemn ceremony, honoring the unidentified service members whose sacrifice represents the courage and dedication of all who have served our nation.

See the whole gallery of photos at this URL: https://gfwc.smugmug.com/2026-Wreath-Laying

09/06/2026

The Eureka Woman’s Club shares:
EWC presented its ninth Gift of Appreciation celebrating our 125th year. Claista LaBolle of Redwood Youth Business Alliance accepting at our business meeting on 9/2/26. All Gift of Appreciation recipients were nominated by Club members. 💚

09/04/2026

🚗🖌️ Before painted centerlines became ordinary, California motorists traveled narrow roads without a clear boundary separating opposing traffic.

Dr. June McCarroll spent years promoting a simple safety measure: paint a line down the road so every driver could see where their side ended. With support from women’s clubs across California, her campaign helped persuade the California Highway Commission to adopt highway centerlines in 1924. (Legislative Information California)

The idea was inexpensive, highly visible, and capable of changing driver behavior without rebuilding the road. Which mattered more—the original insight or the years of organizing required to make officials adopt it?

09/02/2026

08/30/2026

The Bonsall Woman’s Club shares:

08/28/2026

The GFWC Torrance Woman’s Club held their Annual Summer Let’s Paint Fundraiser this week. What a wonderful day for a get together with friends to paint glassware.