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Dean of Department
Chaired by Second Vice President, acts as liaison between Federation and the Department Chairmen to assist them with their duties.
Arts
Encourages participation in all areas of the arts through trips to exhibits, theater and other programs.
Conservation
Sponsors conservation, beautification and environmental projects.
Education
Selects recipients for Club's high school scholarship awards, recommends other state and federation scholarships, and participates in other community education and literacy projects.
Home Life
Plans programs pertaining to our community, health, and homes such as substance abuse, family economics and women's health.
International Affairs
Promotes understanding of and involvement in international issues through cultural exchanges, children's outreach and United Nation's programs.
Public Affairs
Alerts members to needs and concerns of the community with regard to crime prevention, safety, legislation, historic preservation, veterans' and citizenship issues.
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Committees
Audit
Verifies authenticity of the Treasurer's records at end of each fiscal year.
By-Laws
Oversees the review, revision and recording by by-laws, constitution and club policy.
Community Improvement Contest
Selects and directs a suitable two-year community improvement project. Submits a report of the completed project to Federation. The current project is a continuation of "SOS" (See Our Sculptures) in order to develop a Sculpture Trail brochure and investigate restoration needs in the community.
Finance
Prepares the annual budget and supervises the finances of the Club.
Federation
liaison to the GFWC/CT, informs and encourages members to participate in Federation activities and registers participation.
History
Documents and photographs club events, awards and publicity.
House
Arranges for monthly meeting places, set up and clean up.
Membership
Chaired by the First Vice President, sponsors activities to encourage club growth and strengthen membership.
Newsletter
Compiles,
distributes/posts to website the monthly newsletter.
Nominating
Presents the slate of offices for election: two members from the board and three from the Club at large, announced at the November General Meeting.
Parliamentary Advisor
Philanthropic
Chaired by the Third Vice President, oversees funds and awards of charitable donations.
Program
Plans programs for General Meetings.
Public Relations
Publicized club events, activities and meetings to community and maintains club press book.
Spring Luncheon
Arranges the spring installation luncheon.
Sunshine
Chaired by the Corresponding Secretary, coordinates cards to ailing
members and gifts in honor of deceased members or the deceased spouse,
child or grandchild of a member.
Telephone
Chaired by the First
Vice President, oversees telephone communication with the members
for special events and announcements.
Volunteer Hours
Tallies and reports to Federation all out-of-club volunteer service hours.
All in-club volunteer hours are reported to the chair of committees,
fellowship and/or special interest groups.
Ways and Means
Chaired by the Second Treasurer, plans annual fund raising events for the
Club. Every member is expected to participate in and support these efforts.
Year Book
Chaired by the Corresponding Secretary, compiles, publishes and
distributes the yearbook for the September Meeting.
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Special Interest Groups
AMBER Alert
Assist the Rotary Clubs of Danbury with registering children in the AMBER Alert
I.D. program.
Book Study
Meets seven times during the year for discussion of selected books.
Harmonettes
Singing group that performs throughout the year.
In a Pinch
Emergency assistance to members for food, transportation and other needs.
SOB
"Sweet 01' Broads" meets twice monthly to enjoy each other's company
while working on the hobby or craft of their choice.
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Fellowship Groups
Bridge - Sunday Night Pot Luck Bridge
Meets second Sunday of the month from 5pm to 10pm in members' homes
for pot-luck dinner and party bridge. Spouses included.
If you find you cannot hostess on your assigned date, please trade with
someone and notify the chairman.
Bridge - Daytime
Meets second Thursday of the month at 9:30am, in members' homes.
Bridge -
Afternoon One group meets
third Wednesday of the month at 12:45pm, in member's homes.
Discovery
Group Providing
an opportunity to discover things about ourselves, our community and the
world.
First Fridays
Members, spouses, and singles meet the first Friday of designated months
in member's homes for social evening.
Flick Chicks
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month to take in a movie
(matinee or early evening) followed by a social hour to discuss the movie.
Lunch Bunch
Explores, educates and enjoys culinary delights at restaurants.
Golf
Coordinates outings on Thursdays, open to all levels. Contact by Sunday
night.
Hiking
Meets 3rd Wednesdays at
9:00am for trail hikes.
Tennis
Meets Thursdays at 9:30am, weather permitting. Please call by Tuesday
PM to check arrangements.
Walking
Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:45am at the carousel in the Danbury
Fair Mall.
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