The Public Affairs Department consists of two key programs:
The Focus on Community Safety Program encourages members to take an active interest in home and vehicle safety, present safety information programs to members, and encourage citizen action in regards to safety issues facing their communities. The program also focuses on raising awareness on issues of violence against women, youth and young children, and supports services offered to victims of violence.
The Citizenship in Action Program works to educate members and others about the importance of active citizenship. Under this program, members create nonpartisan voter awareness, hold forums to discuss political issues, and teach the importance of voting and citizenship to young people. The citizenship Program also embraces causes dedicated to supporting our troops and veterans.
Vanderbilt Burn Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration: The Brentwood Woman's Club membership has received an invitation to attend Vanderbilt Burn Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration. The celebration will be held on Sunday November 9, 2008, from 4-6:00 p.m. in the Light Hall - North Lobby. Refreshments will be served. Parking is available in the East Garage. If you are interested call Kathy Casey.
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Thank you to our special Santa, Betty Walton, for being the liaison between our club and BRIDGES. We appreciate your hard work Betty! Please remember to bring your wrapped gifts, with tags attached to the outside, to our December Holiday Luncheon on December 4th at Brentwood Country club. Pictured from the left are: Margie Jones, Betty Walton, and Phyllis Streiff |
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On November 26th BWC decorated the Vanderbilt Burn Center for Christmas. The patients and staff always look forward to our presence, and this year was no exception. a special thank you is extended to Cochairman, Phyllis Streiff for coordinating this annual event.
Pictured from the left are: Kathy Casey, Margie Jones, Connie Campbell, Phyllis Streiff, Jamie Wirth, Dawn Kincaid, Betty Walton, and Mary Phillips
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. BWC's Public Affairs Department hosted a luncheon for the administrators of Bridges of Williamson County on Tuesday, October 9th at the Stoveworks in The Factory. Bridges was"showered" with gifts, purchased from our President's special fund, for their new facility.Bridges Holiday Project: Our support of BRIDGES continues through November and December with our Adopt-A-Family holiday project. Each member will select a gift idea off of our Christmas tree at the November meeting. Members will purchase the item(s) and bring their wrapped gifts to our December Holiday Luncheon. The Public Affairs Committee will deliver our donations to BRIDGES.
For more information on Bridges of Williamson County, and volunteer opportunities there please visit their web site at http://www.bridgesofwilliamsoncounty.com.
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Linda Crockett Jackson of Bridges of Williamson Co. speaks to us about the needs of area women and children traumatized by domestic violence. Bridges serves them by providing a safe transition to successful independent community living through education, intervention and case management.
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| BWC President Dawn Kincaid and Public Affairs Cochairman Margie Jones "shower" Bridges with gifts which included night gowns, paper towels, laundry detergent, pillows, pillow cases, DVD's, a microwave oven, a library of children's books, and more. |  |
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Christine Parris of Bridges smiles happily as she collects pillows
and DVD's. Right: Dawn Kincaid presents Linda and Christine with a new microwave oven for Bridges. |
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Past and/or Present Projects: Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Brentwood Historic Home Tour BRIDGES of Williamson County Oasis Program BRIDGES scholarship fund Voter registration and candidate forums Camp Hope Legislative Day Room in the Inn CASA Vanderbilt Burn Center Crime Prevention for Teens Personal safety program Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services GFWC 1734 Society SOS - Save our Sisters Music City District Project U.S. Military Family Support
Organization Chairman: Betty Walton Terry Temple Cochairman: Kim Mahaney Dawn Kincaid Phyllis Streiff Margie Jones Margo Smith
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