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Fine Arts Department members review student applications for $1,000.00 scholarship. |
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Conservation Department sell reusable handmade fabric gift bags. |
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Volunteers Making a Difference
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Established 1892 |
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BWC receives proclamation from city declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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Our club was formed in 1892 by twelve women who met regularly in their homes. Originally named the Woman’s Columbian 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. 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 501c3 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. Volunteer Service Projects ♦ "Geraniums for Scholarships" raises over $2,500 a yr. for scholarships to special interest camps for middle school students. ♦ Annual Fashion Show raises $10,000 Past Benefactors: *2009 CASA Kane County *2008 Mutual Ground, Inc. *2007 Valley Sheltered Workshop ♦ Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention “Flower for a Dollar” Campaign ♦ Prairie Seed Harvesting at Fermilab ♦ Support Veteran Affairs-Local VFW Post ♦ Batavia Rehabilitation Center Bingo ♦ Hospitality Room at Art in Your Eye ♦ Environmental and Conservation Community Awareness ♦ Plus many more
Our dues are $40.00 annually with a one time initial fee of $3.00. The Batavia Woman’s Club is currently made up of three Departments, Conservation & Garden, Fine Arts, and Home Life & Education along with 12 standing committees. 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. Annual dues are $12.00.
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. Annual dues are $20.00.
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 3rd Tuesday 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. Annual dues are $5.00.
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