GFWC Maryland

WELCOME

Our Mission: The 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.

Our Purpose: We advocate because there is a need, we volunteer because we are needed.

On April 24, 1890, the GFWC constitution was ratified and 63 clubs officially formed the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. With nearly 3,000 clubs and 100,000 members worldwide, we surely have come a long way since that day 135 years ago. Every year, Federation Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on where we have been as an organization and look forward to what we will accomplish in the future. “It occurred to them that union is strength. Then they began to reach out toward each other.” This quote from GFWC clubwoman and author Julia Ward Howe in 1889 is still relevant today. Just like our fore sisters in 1890, we continue to find strength in federation. GFWC unites us all to one common mission of improving the lives of others through volunteer service. As we observe Volunteers in Action Week, April 19-25 let's unite our voices in celebration of this amazing Sisterhood of Service on April 24, Federation Day.

2024-2026 State Officers

State President – Andrea Lilly
President-elect – Jeanne Pim
Vice President – Diane Hill
Recording Secretary – Anne Yakaitis
Corresponding Secretary – Becca Zarrelli
Treasurer - Anita Becker
Director of Junior Clubs – Amanda Krantz

2024-2026 Junior Officers

Director of Junior Clubs – Amanda Krantz
Director-elect – Lara Aiken
Secretary – Trish Wagman
Treasurer- Karen Hornberger

Convention and Board meetings

February 17, 2026
Chevy Chase Clubhouse
7931 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815