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General Federation of Women’s Clubs Pennsylvania
Sandy Hauenstein, President
Call to the 125th Annual Business Meeting/Convention
April 28 – May 1, 2022
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton 18503
Hotel Reservations:
Standard rooms are $129.00 per night plus state and local taxes equal to 13% tax.
Reservations may be made by calling (570-342-8300) or 1-800-333-3333 or online at
https://www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-scranton-lackawanna-station/deals/gfwc-convention Room reservation deadline: Friday, April 1, 2022.
Convention Registration Information:
1. Registration POSTMARKED deadline is Friday, April 1, 2022
2. Registration for the entire Convention is $50.00. One day registration is $40.
3. Your club number appears in the State Directory sent to each Club President annually.
4. Complete Registration Form (included in this newsletter) with check payable to:
2022 GFWC PA Convention and mail to:
Sue O’Day, Convention Registration Chairman
61 Koehler Hill Road
Scott Township PA 18447-7653
Registration Desk Schedule:
Thursday, April 28 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 29, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
What Should I Wear?
Thursday Dinner: Casual – please no shorts or denim
Business Meetings: Business
Friday Banquet: Business/Dressy
Saturday Banquet: Dressy or formal
Sunday Breakfast: Casual
What Should I Bring?
- Feminine Hygiene Products and personal care items for the Catherine McAuley Center, Scranton. The mission of the center is to provide temporary shelter for women with children in crisis through individualized case management empowering them to secure and maintain safe and affordable, permanent housing.
- Face mask(s) and Hand Sanitizer for your own use.
- Braille Project club poster and name cards.
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Pennsylvania
Sandy Hauenstein President
125th Annual Business Meeting/Convention
April 29 – May 1, 2022
“Celebrate the Stars”
Meal Information – Advanced Reservations Required!
Coffee, tea and water served with all meals.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
6:00 p.m. Dinner on your own – the hotel has a restaurant and there are several restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
9:00 p.m. Casual get together in the President’s Suite
Friday, April 29, 2022
12:30 p.m. Celebrate Friends Luncheon $28
Farm Stand Mixed Salad, Apple and Sweet Potato Stuffed Pork, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Julienne Carrots, Chocolate Layer Cake
6:30 p.m. Celebrate State President’s Project Vision Impairment Awareness Banquet $45
Dinner is priced A la carte and dessert is included this meal and no salad.
Choice #1: Chicken Milanese – Hand Breaded with Herbs and Cheese, Topped with Lemon Caper Sauce, NY Style Cheesecake
Choice #2: Roasted Cod, Tomato and Cilantro Coulis, Orange, Fennel and Radish Salad,
NY Style Cheesecake
Saturday, April 30, 2022
8:30 a.m. Celebrate Helping Others Breakfast $20
Plated scrambled eggs, crisp bacon strips, potato du jour, fresh fruit garnish, chilled juice, freshly brewed coffee and assorted Tazo hot tea.
12:30 p.m. Celebrate the Arts Luncheon $29
Scranton Deli: Soup du Jour, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Premium Deli Meats and Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles, Assortment of Breads; Chef’s Selection of Desserts
6:30 p.m. Celebrate our Legacy Banquet $49
Choice #1: Salmon Provencal – Pan Seared, Ratatouille, Spinach Basil Potato Puree, Carrot Cake
Choice #2: NY Strip Loin Roast – Hand Carved, Se Salt and Herb Encrusted with Merlot, Forest Mushroom Demi-Glace; dessert to be served at the installation reception.
Sunday, May 1, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Celebrate the Future Breakfast Buffet $27
Assorted breakfast breads/muffins and bagels, Seasonal Fruit Salad, French Toast, Home Fries, Grilled Sausage Links, Chilled Juices
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Pennsylvania
Sandy Hauenstein, President
125th Annual Business Meeting/Convention
April 29 – May 1, 2022
“Celebrate the Stars”
Tentative Agenda (subject to change)
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Thursday, April 28, 2022 |
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4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
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4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Executive Committee Meeting |
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6:00 p.m. – |
Dinner on Your Own |
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9:00 p.m. |
Reception – President’s Suite |
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Friday, April 29, 2022 |
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8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Registration Open |
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Board of Directors Meeting |
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10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Opening of 125th Annual Business Meeting/Convention |
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Opening Ceremonies |
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Recognition of First Time Attendees |
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Presentation of Standing Rules |
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Presentation of Convention Program |
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Election Committee Report |
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Guest Speaker Julienne Ryan, Author |
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Presentation of Awards |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Luncheon – ‘Celebrate Friends’ |
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2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Business Meeting |
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Celebrate Pennsylvania Women – Dr. Dana Charles Clark |
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3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Workshops |
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4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
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4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Meeting of GFWC PA Past Presidents & Past Directors of Junior Clubs |
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Meeting of GFWC PA Past District Directors Club |
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5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Social Time (cash bar) |
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6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Banquet – Celebrate the President’s Project – Vision Impairment Awareness |
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Speaker: Deb Strahanoski, GFWC President Elect |
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Presentation of Awards |
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Entertainment – The Village Tappers |
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9:30 p.m. – ? |
Fundraising Bingo |
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Saturday, April 30, 2022 |
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7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. |
Arts Set-up |
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration Open |
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8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
State Festival of the Arts |
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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
Polls Open |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast – Celebrate the Arts |
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Speaker – Krista Somers, Catherine McAuley Center |
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Presentation of Awards |
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9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Business Meeting |
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Reports of GFWC Pennsylvania Officers |
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Reports of District Directors |
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Presentation of Awards |
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11:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Polls Open |
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12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Luncheon – Celebrate Helping Others |
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Speaker: Mary Claire Boylan, Lackawanna Blind Association |
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Recognition of GFWC PA Woman of The Year Award Recipient |
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Recognition of the 2022 GFWC PA Jennie Award Recipient |
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State Festival of the Arts Awards |
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Presentation of Awards |
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2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Business Meeting |
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Election Report |
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Memorial for Clubwomen |
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Invitations |
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Presentation of Awards |
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4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Club Photos – schedule to be announced |
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6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Social Time “Honoring GFWC Pennsylvania Past Presidents” (cash bar) |
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6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
Banquet – Celebrate our Legacy |
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Presentation of Awards |
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9:00 p.m. |
Installation of the 2022-2024 GFWC PA Officers and District Directors |
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Sunday, May 1, 2022 |
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8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet: Enjoy casual time with your district director and district clubwomen |
