GFWC Women’s Club of Barnesville

06/17/2026

“The Pioneer Workers” GFWC Ohio Blue Book of Distinguished Women honored members of the GFWC Women’s Club of Barnesville during this year’s GFWC Ohio Annual Convention.

“The Blue Book of Distinguished Women” was established in 1964 to honor women in Ohio who have made significant contributions to their clubs, communities, and the state; through their accomplishments, character, and positive influence, they have earned the recognition of having their names entered in “The Blue Book of Distinguished Women."

Honorees were Maxine Mayhugh (awarded to her daughter, Melinda Anderson), Helen Detling (awarded to her daughter, Lou Ann Swallie), Sherry McClellan for her forward-thinking and leadership role as 2006-2008 GFWC Ohio Director of Junior Clubs, and Sandy Chambers for her more than 50 years as a committed club member, serving as chair of the Health and Wellness Committee. She is dedicated to ensuring that underprivileged young girls and boys receive the personal care essentials needed to thrive in school. Rose Logston, Great Lakes President, presented Peggy Hickenbottom with a Pioneer Workers Certificate, as she has consistently embodied the values of philanthropy and leadership, serving as a role model for others, being forward-thinking, developing, and perpetually striving for excellence in all that she undertakes. Members and family members each received a certificate and a beautiful bouquet of blue silk flowers. Congratulations ladies.

06/13/2026

We are proud to announce our 2026-2028 club officers. Rose Logston, Great Lakes Region President, and Bea Corra, past Southeast District President, conducted the “You are the Key” installation of the club officers and the initiation of two new members, Kathy Trudell and Jessica Trudell. We are excited to welcome our newest members, who are sure to bring fresh ideas to enhance our community projects.
Congratulations to our new officers: President Tammy Van Horn, Vice President Valerie Forst, Treasurer Julie Starr, and Assistant Treasurer Lou Ann Swallie. The recording secretary is Brenda Delman, and the corresponding secretary is Cindy Ferguson. These dedicated ladies are committed to fostering growth and community engagement within our organization. We look forward to their leadership and the exciting initiatives they will bring to our club over the next two years.

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

We were honored to have Tim Snyder from Right to Life as our April speaker. Tim serves as the president of Belmont County Right to Life. He emphasized that no woman should be led to believe that ending the life of her unborn child is the “solution” to any difficulties she may be facing. America is better than that. Pro-life education and legislative efforts are making a significant impact on our culture and the lives of women facing unexpected pregnancies. He was extremely informative and brought several models of fetuses at various stages of development. These visual aids helped illustrate the development stages of the unborn, reinforcing the message that every life has value. By promoting awareness and support for alternatives to abortion, he believes we can empower women to make informed choices during challenging times.

04/28/2026

We had a fantastic weekend at the GFWC Ohio State Conference. Our member, Peggy Hickenbottom, was elected as GFWC Ohio Vice President. In attendance were Cindy Ferguson, our club's co-president; Tammy Van Horn, our club's vice president; and Tessa Kirk. The energy was high as members celebrated their achievements and discussed future initiatives. Everyone left feeling inspired and motivated to make a positive impact in their communities.

04/13/2026

With Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/11/2026

We have a few tickets available at the door. It will be a great event with all proceeds benefiting various projects in our community.

Tickets are getting limited -

03/27/2026

📢Our local scholarship deadline is approaching - 3/31/26.