Who We Are
The Woman's Club of
Beckley is the oldest civic organization in the area. It was formed in 1909, was federated with the national General
Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) in 1914 (website: www.GFWC.org), and is a member of the West Virginia GFWC Women's Club.
It has continued over the years to remain a strong catalyst for community improvement.
Our Purpose
The purpose of our club is to develop the Arts, to improve Home Life,
to promote Conservation and Education, to support Public and International Affairs within the club, and to foster Community
Improvement.
What We Do
Members
work in the six GFWC department areas: Arts, Conservation, Education, Home Life, International Affairs, and Public Affairs.
Each of these areas is sub-divided to include a host of subjects that could be of interest for club members. A few of
the civic projects the Woman's Club of Beckley has been involved with include the Raleigh County Library, Youth Museum, and
YMCA..We also work on special state and national projects.
Meetings
Monthly
meetings are held in the Woman's Club clubhouse on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. A light supper
is provided before the program and business meeting. Programs are related to projects of the club or topics of
current interest to women.
Membership
Membership
is open to all women who reside in the area and who are invited to join. Dues are $40 annually. We welcome
new members (see contact information).
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| The Woman's Club Clubhouse at 202 Park Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801 (click to enlarge) |
About Our Clubhouse
Our present clubhouse was built in 1931 and was recently renovated, redecorated,
and made handicapped accessable. In addition to housing our monthly meetings, the facility is available to responsible
clubs and individuals for a small donation. Several groups such as the Historical Society and the Duplicate Bridge Club
meet there on a regular basis.
Contact Information
Officers:
Linda Conte, President
Phone: 304-712-1211
Donna Bobbs, President Elect
Phone: 304-712-1415
Membership Chairman
Patricia Anderson - Phone: 304-575-6673
Clubhouse Rental:
Lena Conte - Phone: 304-255-1862
Charlotte Hutchens - Phone: 304-252-2447
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