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
October 20, 2026
Tuesday
6:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
2420 13th St W
Don't forget to bring your own drink.
Each meeting month five boxes will be provided for donations for Tumbleweed, Crises Center,
MSU-B Pantry, Free Store, and Yellowstone Valley Animal Center. Click on the link and see the lists.
Tumbleweed Crisis Center MSU-B Pantry Free Store Yellowstone Valley Animal Center
Monthly Club Meetings
October 20- Legislature
November 17- Domestic Violence
December15- Holiday Party- Membership
January 19- Civic Engagement
February 16- Health and Wellness
March 16- Arts and Culture
April 20- Environment and Advocates
May- Spring Dinner- Membership
Calendar of Events
Dates to Remember
September
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The Billings Public Library's 2nd annual Art and Craft Supply Swap meet is almost here. If you have craft items you no longer want or need you can take them to the 1st floor desk at the library Tuesday -Thursday, September 22 - September 24 (9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m) and on Friday, September25 (9:00 a.m. to 4::00 p.m). Shopping is on Saturday, September 26 from (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Everything is FREE! This is a good chance to get rid of your unwanted craft and art items and maybe find something you want or need.
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International Day of Service, End Domestic and Sexual Violence, September 26. Stand Up, Speak Up, Show Up
October
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Tumbleweed Invitation, October 1 from 4-8 PM. Red Oxx Events Lawn, 324 North 13th Street. RSVP by September 24 to shawn.byrne@tumbleweedprogram.org or call 406-259-2558
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Making Rice Bags on October 3, 10:00-12:00, Lunch available from the library. Possible seasonal craft after lunch.
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GFWC Convention Butte, Montana October 9-10, 2026
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Gift bags for Domestic Violence Collect jewelry, scarves, toiletries, etc.
December
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Festival of Trees December 2 -5
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Christmas Party Tuesday, December 15, 2026
GFWC of Montana State Members attending Western States Regional Invite all attendees to the Western States Region in Billings 2027
GFWC/BJWC members invite our club members to the
2027 Western Regional Conference
GFWC/BJWC New Officers
GFWC/BJWC 2026-2028 President, Marsha Hotchkiss, Installs the officers for 2028-2028.
(Joan Sleeth- President Elect, Kristen Stewart-Secretary, Peggy O'Brien- President,
Not pictured - Amanda Weber - Treasurer)
Domestic and Sexual Violence
Awareness and Prevention
The committee's goal is to undertake actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community - locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Members that meet at the Community Crisis Center were flipping pancakes. The pancakes were frozen to use at a later date.
Angela's Piazza is a safe place for women to drop in if they're trying to overcome addiction or dealing with domestic violence. Each year, at Christmas gift bags a given to the women including shampoo, lotion, jewelry and much more.
Right before the Super Bowl game on Sunday, Angela’s Piazza has its big fundraiser, the Souper Bowl. BJWC members attend the Souper Bowl and each receive a piece of pottery.
Civil Engagement and Outreach Committee
This committee's goal is to undertake actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community.
Members of the committee met at the garage and prepared baskets full of house hold items for Tumbleweed. The baskets are given to teens that are moving into their own apartments.
Environment Committee
This committee's goal is to work to preserve the world's resources, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainably, beautify our communities, and enjoy nature. We recognize the importance of preserving our world environment for the generations to come.
Our club collects pounds of plastic film. New benches made of recycled materials and are located at the zoo, a daycare, and we are now ready to place one more bench in our community.
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
Environment Committee members meet to plan for a day at the zoo, called "Boo at the Zoo". (picture above)
Members decorated the zoomobile and handed out treats to thousands of kids that attended the event. Brochures and a magazine gave adults information about our club.
Arts and Culture Committee
This committee's goal is to create projects that include crafts, dance, drama, food, music, and other manifestations of art and culture that develop skill, awareness, and appreciation.
Two photographers, Kelly Smith and Linda Baker have entered their photographs in the GFWC MT Photo Contest.
"Sunset in Bitterroot Valley" by Linda Baker
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Kelly Smith
Contact Us
Activity Center
Club Garage
1421 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59102
Contact
Meetings Every Third Tuesday
September - May
6:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church