Pikeville Woman's Club

04/06/2018

The GFWC/Pikeville Woman's Club to raise awarenes of April being Child Abuse Prevention month placed a display of pinwheels at Judi's Place For Kids. The club has been long active supporter of women and children in our community. Committee members pictured are Betty Whitaker, Sylvia Bailey, Judy Backus and Leah Hampton, absent due to illness, Jewelne Turner.

01/02/2018

The 2018 Pikeville Woman's Club Community Calendar is ready!! If you are a member and have ordered calendars you can pick them up at any time!!

09/13/2017

Joan

Joan

Our 50 year member, Nancy Forsyth will be honored for her work as Kentucky highway marker chair for Pike County at the Colonel Dils marker dedication Friday, Sept 22nd, 4 PM. The ceremony will be held on Main St near BB&T with a reception to follow at the Garfield House.

08/23/2017

A beautiful wreath was raffled off at the August meeting of the Pikeville Woman's Club and the lucky winner was Patty Johnson. Congratulations Patty!!

08/23/2017

The special guest speaker for the August 2017 meeting, Mary Beth Stiltner of Eastern Kentucky Strong, their aim is to empower young women in Eastern Kentucky by helping to build a strong foundation of self-worth and confidence. Pictured are 1st Vice Pres. Judy Lester, Mary Beth Stiltner and Club Pres. Joan Shaffer.

08/15/2017

On August 9th Leah Hampton, PWC Pop Tab Chairman pictured here with Ronald McDonald House House Manager Volunteer Karen Brock, delivered 130 lbs of pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House of the Bluegrass in Lexington. Thanks to the help of all those who saved their tabs for such of worthy cause. We continue to support the Ronald McDonald House and appreciate your help. Keep up the great work!!

04/26/2017

It's fundraiser time for the Pikeville Woman's Club, we're selling these beautiful cookbooks to fund the many projects that we do for our community. They are $15.00 and loaded with wonderful recipes! Drop us a message and we'll be glad to get them to you! With your support we can do so much!

04/10/2017

The Pikeville Woman's Club volunteering time to Bingo with residents of Signature Health Care, Helen Kirk, Joan Shaffer, Judi Patton, Cathy Bartley, Colleen Fletcher, Linda Wright, Betty Whitaker, Glenda Rowe and Janice Forsyth. What a wonderful group of ladies!

04/10/2017

Pikeville Woman's Club members supporting Judi's Place For Kid's 5K Run. Great time for a Great cause!

03/30/2017

On March 28th the Pikeville Woman's Club held their monthly meeting along with collecting blankets and play dough for Judi's Place For Kids. This day was made special due to First Lady Glenna Bevin was also being honored with a ceremony in Frankfort unveiling her miniature porcelain First Lady Doll.
The Pikeville Woman's Club was honored to able to hear a history of the First Lady Dolls and have former First Lady Judi Patton so graciously share with the club her experience and see firsthand her porcelain First Lady Dolls.
While she served as First Lady of Kentucky with her husband, Governor Paul Patton for two terms, only one First Lady Doll is displayed in Frankfort.
When dressing the First Lady Dolls, a piece of the material of the gowns that was worn during the inaugural ball is used, the gown for the miniature that is displayed for former First Lady Mrs. Patton was made by the late Dr. Mary Wiss MD and the late May Green and sponsored by the Pikeville Woman's Club, the Pikeville Junior Woman's Club and the Louisa Woman's Club.
Alice Kendrick served as the GFWC/KY State President during this time and had the honor of presenting the First Lady Porcelain Dolls to Former First Lady Patton on both occasion. Former State President Kendrick also had the honor of presenting the First Lady Doll to Former First Lady Glenna Fletcher.
Pictured are Colleen Fletcher, Alice Kendrick and Former First Lady Judi Patton

03/02/2017

Pikeville Woman's Club

Pikeville Woman's Club

It is with very heavy hearts we must announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Preston, GFWC International Past President from 1978-1980, on Saturday, February 25, 2017.
Born and raised in eastern Kentucky, Mary Elizabeth was orphaned by age 16 and took the responsibility of caring for her brother and four sisters. Mary Elizabeth joined the Pikeville Women’s Club after marrying and went on to live a life of volunteer service as a member of GFWC for over 75 years. She served as president of the Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs from 1968-1970 before leading GFWC as International President from 1978-1980. During her administration, Mary Elizabeth promoted family unity and free enterprise, helped to establish the Korean Federation of Women’s Clubs, and partnered with the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program (HOBY). After her term as GFWC International President, Mary Elizabeth worked in the White House, where she served as President Ronald Reagan’s liaison to national social service and volunteer groups.
Please visit GFWC.org to read more about Mary Elizabeth Preston. The website will be updated to reflect memorial information when available.

03/02/2017

It is with very heavy hearts we must announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Preston, GFWC International Past President from 1978-1980, on Saturday, February 25, 2017.
Born and raised in eastern Kentucky, Mary Elizabeth was orphaned by age 16 and took the responsibility of caring for her brother and four sisters. Mary Elizabeth joined the Pikeville Women’s Club after marrying and went on to live a life of volunteer service as a member of GFWC for over 75 years. She served as president of the Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs from 1968-1970 before leading GFWC as International President from 1978-1980. During her administration, Mary Elizabeth promoted family unity and free enterprise, helped to establish the Korean Federation of Women’s Clubs, and partnered with the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program (HOBY). After her term as GFWC International President, Mary Elizabeth worked in the White House, where she served as President Ronald Reagan’s liaison to national social service and volunteer groups.
Please visit GFWC.org to read more about Mary Elizabeth Preston. The website will be updated to reflect memorial information when available.

12/06/2016

The Pikeville Woman's Club recently delivered a huge supply of baby blankets to Judi's Place for Kids. Some of the women had met at an earlier date and used their sewing skills and crafted many of the blankets. All who that participated in any way was greatly appreciated.

12/06/2016

The Women of the Pikeville Woman's Club cooked and delivered a Thanksgiving Dinner and served it to the residents of the Veteran's Transitional Center at Shelby Valley. Veterans of the Army, Air Force, United States Marine Corp as well as the Navy were represented at the banquet. It was the clubs opportunity to express our thanks to these veterans for their contribution and service to our country.

09/26/2016

The Pikeville Woman's Club will be meeting Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Landmark Restaurant, everyone is encouraged to bring a bag of candy and also anyone who has not turned in their orders for the community birthday calendar should also have those turned in.

08/18/2016

The Pikeville Woman's Club will be meeting Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Landmark Restaurant.

05/11/2016

For over the 25 years this group of dedicated ladies have volunteered every Tuesday at the Signature Healthcare Center to do the hair of patients at the center. For this dedication the Pikeville Woman's Club recognized these ladies with a special gift of personalized bags and supplies to help with their needs as way of expressing their gratitude for their volunteer spirit. Pictured are, Marilyn Compton, Janice Forsyth, Sylvia Bailey, Linda Wright, Betty Whitaker, Glenda Rowe and Joan Potter. Thank you ladies for going above and beyond!

05/10/2016

Notice to all Pikeville Woman's Club members, I just received notice from the 7th District Governor that she has been notified from the state that the motion to redistrict District 7 has been withdrawn. This is wonderful news!

05/10/2016

As a parting gift for my term as serving as Pikeville Woman's Club President, the special ladies that I served with on the board presented with this beautiful set of windchimes. My heart is so full of gratitude for the honor it has been to serve with this special bunch of women and to be a part of such a wonderful group such as this club. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

05/10/2016

The 2016 Pikeville Woman's Club installation of officers was held at the Landmark Rest., Saturday, May 7. new officers installed are pictured, Helen Kirk - Recording Secretary, Jewelne Turner - Treasurer, Joan Goodman - 2nd Vice, conducting the installation Judy Howell 7th District Governor, Leah Hampton - 3rd Vice, not pictured, Joan Shaffer - Club President, Judy Lester - 1st Vice, Judi Patton - Corresponding Secretary. Congratulations and good luck in the following term ladies!

05/10/2016

In keeping with Derby tradition, ladies of the Pikeville Woman's Club wore their Derby hats to our Spring luncheon which happens to fall on the day of the running of the roses, pictured are Cheryl Slater, Leah Hampton, Judy Backus, Sylvia Bailey, Cathy Bartley, Joan Goodman and Jewene Turner.

04/29/2016

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, pinwheels were placed in the lawn at Judi's Place For Kid's by members Jewelne Turner, Judy Backus and Sylvia Bailey.

04/27/2016

As one of my last duties as President of the Pikeville Womans Club I issued a challenge to each member to raise $100. before next month, Helen Brown was the first member to meet my challenge. Way to go Helen!

04/22/2016

Pikeville Woman's Club

Pikeville Woman's Club

May 19th - May 22nd is the time for the 121st annual GFWC/KY state conference to be held in Lexington, Kentucky at the Griffith Gate Marriott, it's a wonderful time to connect with members from across the state and other regions sharing the same goals and exchanging ideas with one another. Members are encouraged to try and attend this fun filled event.
Also it's Pop Tab delivery time, I will be taking a load of tabs down to the Ronald McDonald House, I have a lot, but more is better, this is such a wonderful cause and such an easy project. If you have tabs or know of someone who does and would like to donate them I will be happy to deliver them, contact me at J.W. Call Funeral Home.
If your'e not a collector yet, we'd love you to start, there's always a family from Pike County that these tabs help too! Thanks!

04/21/2016

May 19th - May 22nd is the time for the 121st annual GFWC/KY state conference to be held in Lexington, Kentucky at the Griffith Gate Marriott, it's a wonderful time to connect with members from across the state and other regions sharing the same goals and exchanging ideas with one another. Members are encouraged to try and attend this fun filled event.
Also it's Pop Tab delivery time, I will be taking a load of tabs down to the Ronald McDonald House, I have a lot, but more is better, this is such a wonderful cause and such an easy project. If you have tabs or know of someone who does and would like to donate them I will be happy to deliver them, contact me at J.W. Call Funeral Home.
If your'e not a collector yet, we'd love you to start, there's always a family from Pike County that these tabs help too! Thanks!

03/21/2016

Club members, this is a reminder that our meeting is Tuesday night at 6 p.m. at the Landmark Restaurant. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

02/19/2016

Over the past four years the GFWC/KY Pikeville Woman's Club has collected with the help of the community and wonderful friends over 500 lbs. of pop tabs and delivered them the RMDH in Lexington to help the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Pictured here is one of the many volunteers sitting with Ronald McDonald and displaying one of the books they offer for sale. If anyone would be interested in helping with our pop tab collections feel free to leave a message!

02/17/2016

The January meeting of the GFWC/KY Pikeville Woman's Club were honored to have Polly Hopkins, Director of the Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum and Whitney McKinney, Intern to share the many fascinating things that are housed within the Heritage Center for the publics viewing. Pictured here are Club Pres. Leah Hampton, Polly Hopkins and Whitney McKinney.

02/10/2016

Has anyone notice the new woman's club sign that replaced the faded out one down at the underpasspass? We're very proud of the new one. Looks just like our emblem posted here.

02/10/2016

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