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Community Service Organization |
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Fine Arts Department awards $1,000.00 scholarship to winning applicant. |
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BWC Volunteers Making a Difference
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Established 1892 |
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Home Life & Education Department having lunch and planning events for the upcoming year. |
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Our club was formed in 1892 by twelve women who met regularly in their homes. Originally named Kane County Woman’s Club changed their name to Batavia Woman’s Club in 1895 when they became members of the Illinois Greater Federation of Women’s Club’s. In 1946 the club became members of the international organization of GFWC. Over the years membership has grown from 12 to 97. Today, our membership expands over the Fox Valley with women from Geneva, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, Elburn, St. Charles as well as Batavia. BWC is a non-profit volunteer organization serving the community. The clubs objectives are to promote educational, environmental, home life, and philanthropic interests of the community with an emphasis on the welfare of women and children. Through volunteer activities the club dedicates it efforts toward community improvements; helping those in need; promoting cultural, intellectual and social activities; and help prepare our members for new challenges. The Batavia Woman’s Club is currently made up of three Departments, Conservation & Garden, Fine Arts, and Home Life & Education. Conservation & Garden Department The object of this department is the study of our native flora and fauna and to foster the conservation of our natural resources. Our programs vary and the general subject is gardening, conservation or environment. We meet 6 times a year October thru December and March thru May on the 2nd Monday of the month at 12:30pm at the Batavia Public Library.
Fine Arts Department Our Programs vary involving Music, Drama, Literature and Art. We enjoy general fellowship over dessert & coffee followed by a short business meeting. The department meets 4 times a year, during the months of October, January, March and May on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm at the Batavia Public Library.
Home Life & Education Department Home Life studies and supports family economics, abuse prevention and the needs of the disabled. Education studies and supports literacy, libraries and learning disabilities. The department meets at 12:30pm on the 4th Monday of the month during October thru December and March thru May in member’s homes. Our projects included providing Easter decorations and once a month Bingo at Batavia Rehabilitation/Care Center residents, Craft and Bake Sale at the December General Meeting, and Al’s Pecan and Nut Sale in November. All proceeds from our sales are donated to local organizations such as Winning Wheels, Canine Companions, Mutual Ground and Batavia RSVP, just to name a few.
Our dues are $40.00 annually with a one time initial fee of $3.00. |
