Oklahoma members celebrate leadership, friendship, service and opportunities for growth at regional gathering. Ten GFWC Oklahoma members attended the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) South Central Region Conference, held October 30–31, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. The conference brought together clubwomen from the six states that make up the South Central Region: Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana,…
At left, Jeanne O’Neill, President, Philomathic Club of Duncan, holds the resolution signed by Robert Armstrong, Mayor of Duncan, presented by the Safe Center proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Thursday, October 15 as Wear Purple Day in the City of Duncan. Proclamation shown in the center picture and the far right photo…
Pictured from left to right: Mike Gaines, City Commissioner; Karlee Ralls, City Manager; Glen Hobbs, City Commissioner; Meagan Brackett, City Commissioner; Glenn Howard, City Commissioner; Donna Bond; Leslie Greer, The Safe Center; Jacob Eck, Mayor of Waurika; and GFWC-OK Waurika Sorosis Club members Lisa Adkins, Cynthia Nitschke, Jennifer Aldridge, Ginger…
The Southwest/Central District of GFWC Oklahoma met in Sulphur, Oklahoma at the Chickasaw Cultural Center on September 19, 2026. District President, Donna John, presided over the meeting with assistance from Vice-President, Anita Akin; Treasurer, Melody Hemingway and Secretary, Ginger Fitzgerald. Former State President, Patty Noel Burkhead, presented the thought for the day and members of…
Antlers, OK — By Patricia Welch, Twentieth Century Club of Antlers. Roberta Burrage was recently honored for 50 years of membership in the 20th Century Ladies Club. On September 9, 2026, Glenna Hayes presented Roberta with her 50-year membership pin in recognition of this remarkable milestone. For five decades, Roberta has been a dedicated member…
During the August 2026 Board of Directors meeting, the General Federation of Women’s Club Board Members toured Arlington National Cemetery. During the tour, International Officers, President, Wendy Carriker and Director of Junior Clubs, Trina Behbahani placed a GFWC wreath at the base of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier commemorating all unidentified American soldiers…
The Silver Foxes of Tulsa started a new meeting schedule this summer by not taking a break from meetings in June, July and August. The August meeting was a dinner meeting honoring founding member, Fleta Haskins, for her inspiring leadership since the club was federated in 2017 and honoring her 70 years of…
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By Angie Sellmeyer, GFWC-OK McAlester Fortnightly Historian The GFWC-OK McAlester Fortnightly Spring Banquet found State President, Charlene Ridgway, exclaiming over the many achievements and awards Clubwomen have earned. Many club members were honored during the banquet. Serving next term as club officers are: Brenda Calahan, President; Paula McGee, Vice-President; Ellie Merwitz, Secretary; Audrine Randolph, Treasurer…
The GFWC-OK Tulsa Silver Foxes had their last club meeting of the 2025-2026 Club Year on Friday, May 7 at 6:30 pm. After the business meeting, Monica Bartling, 2026-2028 State GFWC President, installed the club officers by presenting keys to each officer and encouraging them to be the keys to the club’s growth and success…
