Through these program areas, GFWC Pennsylvania fosters participation, appreciation and
opportunities for youth and adults in the Arts. GFWC Pennsylvania promotes programs that maintain
and improve the quality of the environment.  GFWC Pennsylvania raises support and promotes awareness
of the need of libraries as well as cultivates awareness of learning support for students of all ages. GFWC
Pennsylvania promotes a wider interest, greater understanding, and participation in world affairs.  
GFWC Pennsylvania encourages women to take an active part and positive action in areas of community,
state, and national issues, and encourages women to run for public office.  GFWC Pennsylvania advocates
awareness and positive action in the areas of domestic and personal violence, citizenship,
and crime prevention.

STATE PRESIDENT'S PROJECT  2006-2008
 Update- KISS – Kids In Safe Surroundings
Sandy Hauenstein, Chairman
Make A Difference Day In The Life Of A Child Report Form

The 2007-2008 focus will be Child Abuse & Neglect – its prevention and
educating our communities to be advocates for children.

We will launch a Blue Ribbons for Kids Campaign at the Fall District
Meetings and present ideas for you to launch a campaign in your community
and other ways for you to be an advocate on behalf of children and the
prevention of child abuse and neglect.

What can you do?

1. Educate yourself.
2. Educate others in your community.
3. Get involved with legislation.
4. Volunteer your time.

Keep kids safe and families strong — Become a blue ribbon community!

For more ideas and information go to Blue Ribbons for Kids website.

The State President's Project for the 2006-2008 is "HUGS & KISSES", a multifaceted program
clubs can coordinate to meet the needs of their community. "HUGS" represents Hats,
Underwear, Gloves, and Socks. KISS represents Kids In Safe Surroundings. Throughout
the next two years project ideas will be introduced to promote collections and education.

The three main areas are as follows:       

1) "HUGS" collections - Collect Hats, Underwear, Gloves, and Socks to be donated to local
shelters, domestic violence or abuse centers and/or agencies where there is a need.
Other basic clothing items may also be collected and donated.

2) Aluminum tab collection - Collect aluminum can tabs for your favorite charity.

3) Cell phone collection - Collect outdated cell phones to recycle.
As explained at the district meetings, our newest project idea is the cell phone collection.
Turn used cell phones into cash for GFWC Pennsylvania through an account that is set up
through Pace Butler Corporation.
We have some suggestions that I think might be helpful in making your drive a great
success. Distribute your boxes to places like dry cleaners, fitness centers, churches, libraries,
post offices, cell phone stores, and any other high-traffic locations you can think of.
Put notices about your drive in newspapers, newsletters, and on your website.
Make flyers and post as many as you can in local businesses and at your collection box locations.
Order yard signs that say "DONATE CELL PHONES HERE." These can greatly increase the number
of cell phones that you receive. Order bags that you can pass out as well, just as a reminder to
people to bring their cell phones next time they come to your location. Once you have collected
around 20-30 cell phones, go ahead and send those in.
Go to- http://www.pacebutler.com/fundraiser.cfm for information and to order materials to
have your collection. Payment information - your club must contact Sandy to get payment
information and a shipping label in order for GFWC Pennsylvania to get the payment.
E-mail is sandygfwc@juno.com. All monies made from this fundraiser will be distributed within
the districts that collected it at the end of the administration.
Call or e-mail Sandy if you have any questions about this project.

The "HUGS & KISSES" Coaching Staff
Sandy Hauenstein, Head Coach & South Central District
Email Sandy
Maureen Oremus, Northeastern District
Email Maureen
Glenda Ellis, Southeastern District
Email Glenda
Anita Keiser, North Central District
Email Anita
Barbara Rickert, Northwestern District
Email Barbara
Beverly Olenic, Southwestern District
Email Beverly

Clubs are asked to use this form to report their stats to Sandy!

Domestic Violence

Chairman - Carol Bogar