LEADS
Leadership
Education
And
Development
Seminar
What is it?
LEADS is a two tier program (State Convention first with a winner
attending LEADS at GFWC Convention) that helps up and coming leaders
gain the capabilities, confidence, and commitment necessary to pursue and
achieve higher office and serve with distinction.
What topics are covered?
Conflict resolution, mediation, public speaking/speech writing, time
management and parliamentary procedure, among others. There is an
explanation of GFWC resources, materials and assistance along with staff
introductions and contact information. There is in depth discussion of
GFWC policies and parliamentary procedure as well as frank question and
answer sessions and tips and techniques for pursuing leadership
opportunities.
LEADS is not only perfect for your club work but also perfect for your
helping in your profession!
Who should apply for LEADS?
Everyone! LEADS can be helpful for every clubwomen from new member
to club President! Anyone who is interested in moving up in Federation
leadership or honing their leadership skills is the perfect LEADS candidate.
See the application and criteria to apply and please ask Gay or
Allison any questions you might have!
GFWC-NC
Leadership Education and Development Seminar
(LEADS)
GFWC initiated the Leadership Education and Development Seminar, LEADS, for the purpose of finding, training and encouraging clubwomen from the grassroots level to step up, pursue, and accept leadership opportunities at all levels of Federation. It is held on the day before the official opening of the GFWC Annual International Convention.
GFWC-NC modeled a similar program for the districts. Districts may sponsor one member to represent them annually at the GFWC-NC Convention. Candidates will attend an all-day GFWC-NC LEADS on the day before or the first day of convention. Attendees will receive complimentary one-day’s registration, lunch, dinner, and one-half night’s accommodations at the convention hotel. District GFWC-NC LEADS candidates will be given the opportunity to learn about GFWC, GFWC-NC, as well as receive special training to share with her District.
From the GFWC-NC group, one person will be chosen to represent North Carolina as the LEADS candidate at the GFWC Annual Convention. (For more information on the GFWC LEADS program, please see
www.GFWC.org under Member Center/Leadership section.)
Criteria for LEADS Participation
It is highly recommended that each LEADS candidate meet the following criteria:
Demonstrates leadership capabilities at the club level as an active club president, club officer, or club project or committee chairman.
Exhibits a commitment to the Federation.
Exhibits an understanding of the GFWC mission of community service, illustrated by programs and projects in which she is or has been involved.
Demonstrates leadership skills, including, but not limited to, organization, responsibility, trustworthiness, enthusiasm, and flexibility.
Exhibits an interest in and willingness to pursue higher leadership positions in GFWC-NC. Agrees to share information gained from participation in LEADS with others in the State/District. Understands and accepts potential expenses involved in participation.
Has not held elected positions at or beyond the state level. (This criterion is recommended in order to encourage potential leaders at the club level to apply.)
Has not attended a previous LEADS program. Members are eligible to attend only once.
To apply for the GFWC-NC LEADS day of training forward the following to the District President by December
1st:
1) the completed application form (see next page) with
2) two letters of endorsement attached from active GFWC-NC club members.
The district selection needs to be signed by the district president and in the hands of the GFWC-NC President-elect by February 1st. The candidate chosen for GFWC LEADS from the pool of district candidates will be forwarded to GFWC by March 1st.
GFWC-NC LEADS NC APPLICATION FORM
To apply for the GFWC-NC LEADS day of training forward the following to the District President by December 1st:
1) the completed application form with
2) two letters of endorsement attached from active GFWC-NC club members.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ E-mail: _________________________________________
Club: _________________________________________ District: _______ Date: ____________
Note: If more space is needed for answers, attach additional sheets. List all local club offices and/or chairmanships held:
List all district offices and/or chairmanships held:
List club/district programs/projects in which involved:
List positions at the district/state level in which you are interested:
Are you willing to:
Return to your District to share what you have learned? Yes_____ No_____
Attend the GFWC LEADS program on the day before the official opening of the GFWC convention?
(GFWC provides: round-trip airfare to the convention hotel, portion
of hotel room shared with another LEADS candidate, breakfast and lunch, Yes_____ No_____
and discounted meals for the remainder of the convention.)
Please state why you would like to take part in the LEADS Seminar as a state representative:
What do you hope to gain from the GFWC LEADS Seminar:
GFWC-NC Leadership Education and Development Seminar (LEADS)
GFWC initiated the Leadership Education and Development Seminar, LEADS, for the purpose of find-ing, training and encouraging clubwomen from the grassroots level to step up, pursue, and accept leader-ship opportunities at all levels of Federation. It is held on the day before the official opening of the GFWC Annual International Convention.
GFWC-NC modeled a similar program for the districts. Districts may sponsor one member to represent them annually at the GFWC-NC Convention. Candidates will attend an all-day GFWC-NC LEADS on the day before or the first day of convention. Attendees will receive complimentary one-day’s registra-tion, lunch, dinner, and one-half night’s accommodations at the convention hotel. District GFWC-NC LEADS candidates will be given the opportunity to learn about GFWC, GFWC-NC, as well as receive special training to share with her District.
From the GFWC-NC group, one person will be chosen to represent North Carolina as the LEADS candi-date at the GFWC Annual Convention. (For more information on the GFWC LEADS program, please see www.GFWC.org under Member Center/Leadership section.)
For additional information on the GFWC-NC LEADS program and the application form, please refer to Individual Awards in the Awards Section of this Administration Book.
GFWC-NC LEADS Recipients
2002-2012
Pat Mahl (2002) – Wilmington Woman’s Club
Jayne Frazier (2003) – Charlotte Woman’s Club
Tiffane Maltba (2004) – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Charlotte
Neda Biggs (2004) – LEADS representative from Florida, now a member of the GFWC Anderson
Creek Woman’s Club
Susan Wright Singleton (2005) – Hickory Woman’s Club
Suzanne Way (2006) –GFWC Wake Forest Junior WC (2006)
GFWC Oconomowoc Junior Woman's Club, Wisconsin (current)
In 2007, GFWC-NC began a state LEADS program, with District representatives attending a GFWC-NC LEADS program prior to the State Annual Convention.
Allison Dawsey Yezek (2007) – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Charlotte
District 2 - Joyce Minton District 3 - Allison Yezek District 4 - Shannon Lane District 5 - Mary Jo Buffaloe District 6 - Frances B. Lewis District 7 - Brandi Currie District 8 - Sherry M. Strickland District 9 - Martha Badger
(GFWC-NC LEADS Recipients, continued)
Kim Cook (2008) – Lumberton Woman’s Club
District 2 - Jennifer Richards – Hickory Junior Woman’s Club District 3 - Angela Knight – Charlotte Junior Woman’s Club
District 4 - Melanie Carriker – Winston-Salem Junior Woman’s Club District 6 – Megan Olson – Fuquay Varina Junior Woman’s Club District 7 – Kim Cook – Lumberton Woman’s Club
District 9 – Danielle Horwat – Elizabeth City Junior Woman’s Club
Heather Bolick (2009) – Hickory Junior Woman’s Club Cindy Hewett (2009 runner-up) – Shallotte Woman’s Club
District 3 - Leah Nazworth
District 4 - Gabriela Welch District 5 - Karen Strattard District 6 - Amy Elder District 7 - Cynthia Hewett District 8 - Connie Wilkinson
Barb Magee (2010) – GFWC-NC Union County Woman’s Club
District 2 - Carol Watts - Hickory Woman’s Club
District 3 - Barbara Magee - GFWC-NC Union County Woman’s Club District 4 - Julie Lafever - Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club
District 5 - Jennifer Honeycutt - Henderson Junior Woman’s Club District 6 - Laura Mayo – The Woman’s Club of Raleigh
District 7 - Bonita Hammond - Lumberton Woman’s Club District 8 - Chris Hill – The Woman’s Club of Clayton
Pamela Holley (2011) – Burlington Junior Woman’s Club
District 5 – Linda Lewis – Youngsville Woman’s Club District 6 – Mary Derrick – Woman’s Club of Raleigh District 7 – Julie Fowlkes – Lumberton Woman’s Club District 8 – Sharon Morgan – Oriental Woman’s Club
District 9 – Letitia Evans – Elizabeth City Junior Woman’s Club
Erica Ann Gregory (2012) – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Perquimans
District 2 - Jennifer Anne Seaman – Hickory Junior Woman’s Club District 3 -Tiffany Martin – Charlotte Woman’s Club
District 4 - Mary J. Abernathy – Burlington Woman’s Club District 5 - Gwen Pughes – Youngsville Woman’s Club District 6 - Carol Cato – The Woman’s Club of Raleigh District 7 - Julia Wolfe – GFWC of Holden Beach
District 8 - Grey Cavalier – Morehead City Woman’s Club
