GFWC Billings Junior Woman's Club
LIVING THE VOLUNTEER SPIRIT
Mission Statement
General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Calendar
May 20, 2025
6:30 pm
Spring Dinner
First Presbyterian Church
2420 13th St W
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am - Big Timber - GFWC MT Eastern District
Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 pm - Spring Dinner
Join us in walking for trees! Sign up, track your trees planted and let the Environment
Committee know!
GFWC of MT Eastern District Convention
Happy Easter for Families
Members met at Florence's house to stuff Easter eggs and make baskets. The baskets will be delivered to families around the city.
Child Abuse Awareness
Pinwheels at the Yellowstone County Courthouse lawn are arranged in the shape of a ribbon to bring awareness about child abuse prevention.
Volunteer of the Year
Florence Diede
Florence Diede was chosen for GFWC/BJWC Volunteer of the Year. If there is work to be done Florence is always there to lend a hand. She has been GFWC of MT Eastern District President, GFWC of MT President, and has served on the GFWC International Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Committee. Locally she is chairman of two committees, Leadership and Advocates for Children.
President-Elect, Peggy O'Brien visits GFWC Headquarters
If you are ever in Washington D.C. take time to visit GFWC Headquarters. Call ahead to find a time that works. You will get a tour a beautiful 1785 mansion and a chance to meet the GFWC International President.
Projects and Events
Look at some of our latest projects and help spread the word about Billings Junior Woman's Club!
Environment
Our club collects pounds of plastic film. One of the new benches made of recycled materials is now located at the zoo.
Accepted items include:
Plastic films labeled with #2 or #4 recycling symbol
Pallet wrap and stretch film
Grocery bags
Bread bags
Case overwrap
Dry cleaning bags
Newspaper sleeves
Ice bags
Wood pellet bags
Ziplock and other re-closable Food storage bags
Produce bags
Bubble wrap and air pillow
Salt bags
Cereal bags
Plastic padded envelopes
Books for Babies
Members met at the club garage to fill book bags for the two hospitals.
The book bags with a touchy feely book are delivered to each of the hospitals as needed during the year.
Between 2,500 and 3,000 books are distributed each year.
Domestic Violence
Sexual Awareness and Prevention
Four BJWC members Attended the Souper Bowl. Members Lisa Hansen, Joan Sleeth, Amanda Webber, and Marsha Price
(photographer) braved the snow and cold weather to have a fun time.
Angela's Piazza is a safe place for women to drop in if they're trying to overcome addiction or dealing with domestic violence.
Every year around this time, right before the big game on Sunday, Angela’s Piazza has its big fundraiser, the Souper Bowl.