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The GFWC Education Department encourages members to create learning opportunities for themselves and their communities through volunteerism. It includes two programs.

The Education in the Community Program motivates members to support programs that urge lifelong education. From supporting local libraries to the pursuit of continued learning in the Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO), GFWC members encourage self-education and awareness through literature and continuing education. They also work to help students pursue higher education by providing numerous scholarships to deserving students.

Focus on Literacy Program focuses on getting children excited about reading, tutoring those children and adults in need of extra assistance, and promoting and participating in adult literacy programs. Members are important fixtures in the community, not only tutoring, but also offering new and exciting programs for kids.

We are beginning a new year of ESO. Keep reading and fill out the forms.

Please remember to save your Campbell Soup labels, General Mills box tops and your aluminum tabs. We did a super job last year and want to do even better this year. Joyce McFadden collects these at all general meetings.

Brentwood and Ravenswood High Schools have chosen the sophomore to attend the 2008 Tennessee Leadership Seminar and we should receive their names soon. They will be invited to attend our December Luncheon after the Seminar in November.

Applications for the GFWC of TN and the GFWC BWC scholarships will be taken to the schools in November.

Scholarships Awarded

Liz Allman, Education Committee Chairman presents Emma Green and Taryn Ellis, both of Brentwood High School, with $1,000 scholarship awards. Emma Green is the daughter of Libby Older and David Green. She will be studying Political Science at Georgetown University. Taryn is the daughter of Niki Ellis. She will be studying medicine at the University of North Carolina.

Teacher appreciation week is in the first week of May. We will be giving each of the schools in Brentwood a gift certificate for one special teacher. NEA celebrates National Teacher Day each year on Tuesday of the first full week of May. The day celebrates the outstanding work and lifelong dedication of teachers nationwide. National Teacher Day came into being through the leadership and persistence of Eleanor Roosevelt. In 1953, she persuaded the 81st congress to proclaim May 7 that year as National Teacher Day.

 

 

S.H.I.N.E.

On March 7th we did another S.H.I.N.E.. Jacqui Love has been the volunteer leader for this group. A special thank you goes out to her. "Awesome SHINE treat! SHINE treats are awesome!" All of the ways that the Brentwood High School students said thank you was a unique experience. We had a great time during lunch with them. Our sponsor teacher, Wes Adams, had everything set up for us and over 650 treats were given out that day. Thank you to Jacqui Love, Linda Orellana, Jane Davis, Diane Jones, Sherry Martin and Becky Pair for their contributions and help in making this project a success.

A Brentwood High School Student happily selects a S.H.I.N.E. award. SHINE rewards students whose grades are already high or whose grades have improved significantly by offering "treats". Facilitating the rewards are, from the left, Imelda Karlson, Linda Orellana, Jane Davis, and Jacqui Love. The Education Department wants to thank all of you who have contributed to the S.H.I.N.E. program. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Awards were given out on Thursday, November 8th at Brentwood High School. 600 treats were given out!

 

Organization
Chairman	Joyce McFadden	Committee Members	Joyce McFadden	Liz Allman
Cochairman	Becky Pair		Pat Cantrell	Linda Orellana
			Jackie Mepyans
			Becky Pair