TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles and TFWC Recording Secretary cordially invite you to

Hats Off in Houston

TFWC 111th Annual Convention

April 23-26, 2008

Marriott Houston Airport George Bush Intercontinental

Houston, Texas

Tentative Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 23

12:30 – 5:30 Convention Registration Pick-up Credentials Arts & Crafts Set-up

Mini-Jennie Collection Display TFWC Fundraising Table HF Trustees Sales Table

1:00 – 5:00 Pre-convention Meetings

1:00 – 2:45 TFWC HF Trustees, Janoma Stephens, chairman

Long Range Planning Committee, Marjorie Williamson, chairman

1:00 – 5:00 TFWC Scholarship Committee, Barbara Menking, chairman

3:00 – 5:00 Pat’s Hattitudes the TFWC District Presidents, Patricia Siegfreid-Giles presiding

TFWC District President’s-elect, Marjorie Williamson presiding

TFWC District First Vice Presidents, Dorothy Roberts presiding

TFWC District Second Vice Presidents, Janelle Holden presiding

TFWC District Secretaries and Treasurers, Sandi Conway presiding

6:00 – 10:00pm Hats Off in Houston Opening Banquet – A Beach Party

Hosted by the Wednesday Study Club in Galveston

Attire: A Day at the Beach, Fun in the Sun, or Your Best Cruise Evening Ensemble

(bathing suits and cover-ups entirely at your own risk)

6:00 Banquet Hall doors open. Enjoy the music of Robin Hogue

Processional line-up; Executive Committee, District Presidents, Past State Presidents, Financial Officer, Convention Chairman,

6:30 Processional Announced by TFWC Protocol Chairman Carol Habgood

Recognition of TFWC Honorary Members, and State Life Members in the audience

7:00 Welcome and Call to Order TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Welcome to San Jacinto District TFWC San Jacinto District President Gloria Joswiak

Table Grace TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

            High Hat Awards Presented by the TFWC Mistress of Ceremonies

Outstanding Club Award, Janoma Stephens chairman; Outstanding Americanism Award Kathryn Davis chairman;

Outstanding Federation Day Award Gerald-Dean Wood chairman and the

Outstanding Clubwoman Volunteer of the Year Award Margaret Trouart chairman

Door Prizes and Announcements TFWC Convention Chairman Sharon Faltisek

10:00 Recess

Executive Committee Meeting TFWC President’s Suite

Thursday, April 24

Breakfast on your own

8:00 – 9:00 Past District President’s Breakfast Meeting, Linda Turner presiding

The 2006-2008 District Presidents are cordially invited to attend

8:15 – 9:30 Scholarship Committee meeting continues if necessary

9:00 – Noon Registration

Mini-Jennie Collection Display TFWC Fundraising Table HF Trustees Sales Table

9:30 Doors open. Enjoy the music of Robin Hogue

Federation Day Celebrating 117 Years of GFWC and 111 Years of TFWC

Hosted by La Porte Literary Club and the Ladies Reading Club of La Porte Attire: Business Casual

10:00 – 11:30 TFWC 111th Convention Continues

Opening Ceremonies

Welcome TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles, presiding

Pledge to the Flag of the United States of America TFWC Past President Carol Silvus

Pledge to Texas State Flag TFWC Past President Dorothy S. Kemp

Thought for the Day TFWC Past State President, Mary Beth Guy

Presentation of special members and guests TFWC Fundraising Chairman Shawnee Harding

Celebrating 117 years of GFWC TFWC Liaison to TWU Ann Barton

Business Session TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles, presiding

Minutes of the 110th TFWC Convention

Approved by committee

Appointment of Committee to Approve

Minutes of the 111th TFWC Convention

Registration Report TFWC Registration Chairman Dixie Bennett

Statement of Quorum Present TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Credentials Report TFWC Credentials Chairman Becky Farrar

Adoption of Convention Rules TFWC Bylaws Committee Chairman

Adoption of Convention Program TFWC Convention Chairman Sharon Faltisek

Recommendations from the Executive Committee TFWC Recording Secretary Sandi Conway

Nominating Committee Report TFWC Nominating Committee Chairman Mary Beth Guy

TFWC Financial Report TFWC Financial Officer Harriett Berlin

Report on The Texas Clubwoman TFWC Editor Patricia Tate

Report from the Executive Committee (2 minutes each, note the president has more time)

Ø Parliamentarian Margaret Kriegel

Ø Scholarship Chairman Barbara Menking

Ø Chairman of the TFWC Historical Foundation Trustees Janoma Stephens

Ø Recording Secretary Sandi Conway

Ø Second Vice President Janelle Holden

Ø First Vice President Dorothy Roberts

Ø President-elect Marjorie Williamson

Ø President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

High Hat Awards Presented by the TFWC Mistress of Ceremonies

Dollars of Delegates Jeri Harking chairman, Public Relations Sandi Conway chairman,

Yearbook Covers Beverly Gerding chairman, Women’s History & Resource Center Billie Maxwell chairman,

Juniors Special Project Advocated for Children JoAnne Johnson chairman

11:30 Break

Visit Art Show, TFWC Fundraising Table, HF Trustees Sales Table and the Mini-Jennie Collection

12:00 Federation Day Luncheon

Welcome TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Table Grace San Jacinto District President-elect Janice Brundrett

"Throws of Love" A Special Project by Donna Hogue

Celebrating 111 Years of TFWC TFWC Texas Heritage Department Chairmen

Jackie Hendricks and JoAnne McClurg

High Hat Awards Presented by the TFWC Mistress of Ceremonies

Texas Heritage Department: Historic People, Historic Places and Things, Texas Women’s Library

Jackie Hendricks and JoAnne McClurg chairmen

Door Prizes and Announcements TFWC Convention Chairman Sharon Faltisek

1:30 General Business Session continues TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles, presiding

The Hope of the Future: Meet the Candidates Each District President or representative will have two minutes to introduce their candidate for TFWC office. Each candidate will then have two minutes to make their campaign speech. After each campaign speech, the district members and delegates may "hoot & holler" for their candidate. Note: this is the only time campaigning, in any form, will be allowed.

Presentation of the TFWC Budget for 2008-2009 TFWC Financial Officer Harriett Berlin

Proposed Amendments to TFWC Bylaws TFWC Bylaws Committee Chairman

High Hat Awards Presented by the TFWC Mistress of Ceremonies

GFWC Departments: Arts Elaine Coleman chairman, Conservation Janet Jenkins chairman,

Education Germaine Carney chairman, Home Life Sharon Faltisek chairman, International Affairs Patricia Wallace chairman,

Public Affairs Nancy Tolliver chairman

TFWC Life Members Report TFWC Life Membership Chairman Ruby Schuman

A Tribute to the Past: In Memoriam Service Chairman and President of Magnolia District Deanie DeLee

3:30 Break

Visit the TFWC Fundraising Table and HF Trustees Sales Table

3:45 Polls Open

5:00 Polls Close

6:00 – 10:00 Federation Day Banquet Empowering Women One by One Attire: Formal

6:00 Banquet Hall doors open. Enjoy the music of Robin Hogue

6:30 Welcome TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Welcome to Houston The Honorable Bill White Mayor of the City of Houston

Table Grace TFWC Empowering Woman Chairman Cindy Simmons

Celebrating Technology the Future of Federation TFWC Circulation Editor, 2006 LEADS Lisa Acres

Membership TFWC Second Vice President Janelle Holden

Present 2008 Texas GFWC LEADS Participant TFWC LEADS Chairman Nelda Lee

Present New TFWC Life Members TFWC Life Member Chairman Ruby Schuman

Present 2008-2010 Texas GFWC Board Members TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Announce Election Results

Present the TFWC Officers for 2008-2010

High Hat Awards Presented by the TFWC Mistress of Ceremonies

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Minnie Simmang chairman, Legislation Elaine Wilde chairman,

Leadership Marjorie Williamson chairman, Fundraising Shawnee Harding chairman

Door Prizes and Announcements TFWC Convention Chairman Sharon Faltisek

10:00 Recess

Reception Honoring the 2006-2008 Executive Committee in the President’s Suite

Hosted by the Brazos Club

All TFWC members and guests are cordially invited to attend

Friday, April 25

Breakfast on your own

8:00 – 9:00 ESO Breakfast Meeting Texas Chapter President Catherine Travland Presiding

All interested TFWC members are cordially invited to attend

9:00 – 11:00 TFWC Fundraising Table and TFWC HF Trustees Sales Table Open

9:00 Doors open. Enjoy the music of Robin Hogue

9:30 – 11:30 Great Women Volunteer Day

Hosted by the Woman’s Club of El Campo and the Eleanor Breckenridge Literary Club of Edna

Attire: Business Casual

General Business Session continues

Welcome TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles, presiding

Thought for the Day TFWC Past State President, Mary Beth Guy

Announcement of Volume IV  History of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs 1990-2008   Editors Patricia Tate and Ann Barton

Announce winners of Art Show TFWC Arts Department ChairmanElaine Coleman

Report from TFWC Fundraising TFWC Fundraising Chairman Shawnee Harding

Announce Scholarship Winners TFWC Scholarship Chairman Barbara Menking

Announce new Scholarship Chairman

Report from TFWC HF Fundraising TFWC HF Trustees Chairman Janoma Stephens

Announce new Chairman of Trustees

High Hat Awards Presented by the TFWC Mistress of Ceremonies

Community Improvement Contest, Aliceanne Wallace chairman, TFWC President’s Special Project Wellness Program,

Nancy Nelsen chairman, GFWC President’s Special Project Domestic Violence Donna Hogue chairman,

GFWC Empowering Women One by One Cindy Simmons chairman

11:00 Mini-Jennie Collection Auction TFWC Editor Patricia Tate

Invitation to the 112th convention Pioneer District

Door Prizes and Announcements TFWC Convention Chairman Sharon Faltisek

11:30 Recess

12:00 – 2:30 Great Women Volunteer Celebration Luncheon Attire: Green, White and Violet

Welcome TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Table Grace TFWC Jennie June Candidate Sandi Conway

Hats Off to Pat’s Hattitudes TFWC District Presidents

Each District President will have an opportunity to summarize their two years

Robin Hogue, JoAnne Wentworth, Mazell Little, Kim Miller, Deanie DeLee, Mary Lou Gilbreath, Secretary, Patti Poe, Gloria Joswiak, Frances Garza, Ruby Tharp, Nell Hollingsworth, Sherry Phillips, President

Cheers and Tears

I am Woman Hear Me Roar! TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Presentation of Gift TFWC President-elect Marjorie Williamson

Final Registration Report TFWC Registration Chairman Dixie Bennett

Collect for Clubwomen Lead by Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

Announcements TFWC Convention Chairman Sharon Faltisek

2:30 Recess

3:00 Rehearsal for the Installation Ceremony

Dinner on your own

7:00 Doors Open. Enjoy the music of Robin Hogue

Processional Line-up: all those participating in the Installation Ceremony

7:30 Installation of the 2008-2010 TFWC Officers

TFWC Past State President Bobbe Mitchell Installing Officer

Adjournment of the 111th TFWC Annual Convention, TFWC President Patricia Siegfreid-Giles

and 2008-2010 TFWC President Marjorie Williamson

Reception Honoring the 2008-2010 TFWC Officers

Saturday, April 26

8:00 – Noon Orientation Breakfast TFWC 2008-2010 President Marjorie Williamson, presiding

Open to all TFWC members who are cordially invited to attend

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