Q: Has the Junior Service League of Woodstock changed their name to Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club? I came across an upcoming event called Galentines in February and would like to know more about it.
A: Yes, the Woodstock Junior Woman's Club was initially known as the Junior Service League of Woodstock.
“About two years ago, our president was stepping away as she was moving out of state for a new job. She recommended that we look into becoming part of a larger organization, like Junior League or the General Federation of Women’s Clubs,” said Clair Frost, secretary of the Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club.
They went with the Georgia chapter of GFWC, but the “demographics of our members were not conducive to what the chapter was doing,” she said. “We couldn’t get to a lot of things that were available.”
They stepped away from GFWC but kept the rebrand and returned to working as an autonomous organization.
Anyone 18 and older who lives within a 20-mile radius of Woodstock can join.
Their members run the gamut from chiropractors, lawyers, administrative assistants, project managers, accountants, stay-at-home moms, real estate agents and retirees.
“Originally, I joined because my husband and I were moving from Marietta to Woodstock, but we didn’t know anybody there and I wanted to get connected.
“It’s not what I expected when I joined. I was expecting a lot more formality. I’ve really gotten to know these ladies so well that the meetings feel like hanging out with my friends who are all passionate about the community, like I am,” said Frost.
She invites new members and those interested in learning more to come to the Galentines mixer.
Frost said there will be appetizers, play some get-to-know-you games and a short presentation about the organization .
“If you’re interested in joining something like this and you start looking, they all feel very strict … like it will be a big time consuming thing. You just want to do a little good and why go through the red tape and staunch requirements.
“I was surprised with this group that it didn’t feel that way. It felt like we’re all here to give back in a way that is rewarding for the people that we are helping and also for ourselves,” she said.
Galentines mixer: Feb. 18 at Freight Kitchen & Tap (251 East Main Street, Woodstock) at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit woodstockjwc@gmail.com; Facebook.com/woodstockjwc.
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