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2024 Meeting Minutes May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 Minutes of the General Meeting May 7, 2024 Call to Order: Today’s meeting theme was “Let’s Fiesta at the May General Meeting”. There were Mexican snacks and refreshments during the social hour of the meeting as well as dancing around the Mexican hat and breaking open the pinata! Ole! The meeting was called to order at 12:30 with 49 members in attendance. The attendance sheet is attached to this document when filing for records. Guests: Kristen Klecan guest of Margaret Fuller Special Guest Speakers: John Seeman & the Salem High School Robotics Team and Rob Hannon, President of Field of Dreams Park, Salem, NH Collect and Pledge of Allegiance: Patti invited all members to stand and recite the Club Collect followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence- For member Helen Villemeire who passed on 4/24, Sandy Demers’s husband who passed on 5/2, and Sheila Casey’s husband who passed on 5/7. May Birthdays – Birthdays were celebrated for Paula Senia, Melody Pelletier, Marilyn Hamel, Elaine Sincavage, Ann Rowe, Darlene Danielle, Peg Parrot and Karyn Emerson. President: Patti Drelick welcomed all the members and introduced GFWC-NH President, Beth Roth to speak on the upcoming Annual Meeting and Unity Awards presentation dinner on May 17-18, 2024. Beth also reported that the GFWC International President Deb Strahanoski will be the guest speaker at the event. Patti informed the members that one of our Club’s Unity Award Nominees has won under the Education and Libraries category. Deb Fauth and Nancy D’Agostino who will be giving their award to Salem Family Resources. Patti also thanked all the members that donated feminine products for the Women’s VA Center in Manchester. Vice President- Rachel Kingston, thanked everyone and stated it was her honor and pleasure to serve as Vice President for the 2022-2024 term. Recording Secretary- Norma Lapointe stated that the March and April Minutes were e-mailed to all members before the meeting. Marilyn Susek made a motion to approve the March minutes. The motion was seconded. Kathy Scalia made a motion to approve the April minutes. The motion was seconded. March and April minutes were approved. Corresponding Secretary- Sandy reported that Sympathy cards were sent to Sandy Demers and Sheila Casey. A Get-Well card was sent to Connie O’Connell. Thank you cards were received from Bridging the Horizon and NH Continued on page 2 SAWC General Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 continued Women in Service, for our monetary donations. A thank you card was received from Sandy Demers for our thoughtfulness on her husband’s passing and from Lois Mireles for the Flower Hugs she received. Treasurer- Cindy Hunzelman reported that the income for the month was $209.73, expenditures for the month were $8,204.93 and the balance of the operating checking account is at $20,495.64. The total of all cash accounts is currently $88,702.00. New Member Initiation-Five new members were initiated by President Patti Drelick. The new members are Dianne Chapdelaine sponsored by Donna Mason, Cindy Curd sponsored by Joanne Cuomo, Mary Daniell sponsored by Shamim Calcuttawala, Dee Stikeman sponsored by Kathy Redmond and Margaret Fuller sponsored by Maria Baribeau. Arts & Culture- Rob Hannon, President of Field of Dreams spoke of the upgrades at the park, long range goals of replacing the playground, concert calendar, and ribbon cutting of the new pavilion. He was presented with a $2,000 check towards the upgrade efforts. Civic Engagement- Laura Andolino thanked the members that brought in feminine products for the Women’s VA Center. Environment: Anne Reynolds reported that the SAWC garden on the Rail Trail is looking great and there will be a spring planting May 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. She also thanked all the volunteers that came out for the Town Clean up on April 11, 2024. Education & Libraries- Rob Seeman and the Salem High School Robotics team members spoke of the program at the High School and the competitions they compete in. A $1,000 check was presented and the team invited the SAWC to send a representative to their Team Gala on 6/3/24. Nominating Committee- Dolores VanBlarcom introduced the Nominating Committee and reported that 63 ballots were cast for the 2024-2026 elections. All candidates were voted in for the new term. President- Patti Drelick Recording Secretary- Elaine Sincavage Vice President- Jaimie Baker Corresponding Secretary- Shamim Calcuttawala Treasurer- Cindy Hunzelman Nominating Committee Laura Andolino Rachel Kingston Joanne Cuomo Connie O’Connell Upcoming Events: All upcoming events were listed in the May General Membership Agenda (attached to this document when filing for records.) Meeting adjourned at 1:33 Respectfully submitted by: Norma Lapointe, Recording Secretary Minutes of the General Meeting April 2, 2024 Call to Order: Today’s meeting theme was a “Cultural Celebration” with members preparing delicacies from their various ethnic backgrounds for a delicious buffet, and a DJ with festive music for all to partake in dancing. The meeting also included featured guests for “Spotlight on Arts & Culture Committee.” Festivities began at 11:45 with music and dancing. President, Patti Drelick welcomed all and called the meeting to order at 12:05 with 51 members in attendance. The attendance sheet is attached to this document when filing for records. Guests: Cindy Curd guest of Joanne Cuomo, Nancy Easley guest of Susan Mothon, Margaret Fuller guest of Maria Baribeau, and Sara Gieryn guest of Julie Weymouth. Special Guests: Sue McLoughlin of SCTV, Tommy Demers of Get Down Tonight Entertainment, Jennifer Onello of Merrimack Valley Philharmonic, Joe Munday of Salem High School Performing Arts Program, Chrissy Caron of Arts Academy of NH, and Kelly LaBlond and Aimye Haroutonian of Birches Academy of Academics & Arts. Collect and Pledge of Allegiance: Patti invited all members to stand and recite the Club Collect followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. April Birthdays – Birthdays were celebrated for Bobby Coffey, Sandy Demers, Marian Vollmer, Kathy Moreschi, Danielle Rish, Kathie Redmond, Brittany Talbot, Betty Gay and Beth Roth. President: Patti Drelick welcomed all and thanked the members for all the Easter candy donations at the previous meeting which enabled the Club to donate 307 Easter eggs to children in Salem, Pelham and Derry who participate in the End 68 Hours of Hunger Program. GFWC-NH President, Beth Roth was introduced and spoke and urged Members to attend the upcoming Annual Meeting and Unity Awards presentation dinner on May 17-18, 2024. Spotlight on Arts & Culture: Joanne Cuomo and Shamim Calcuttawala thanked the Committee members for all their hard work in putting together today’s Cultural Celebration. They spoke of the Organizations that the SAWC supported during the year and presented donations to the Organization guests that were present: Salem High School Performing Arts $500, ~Birches Academy of Academics and Arts $500, ~Arts Academy of NH $500, and the ~NH Philharmonic Orchestra $500. Creative Writing Contest Winners were announced: Short Story Category 1st Place- Maria Baribeau, 2nd Place- Shamim Calcuttawala, 3rd Place- Karen McKallagat. Poetry Category 1st Place Susan Hopkins. All winners received gift cards as prize awards. After the spotlight on Arts & Culture concluded, raffles were drawn and prize baskets representing cultural backgrounds were awarded as prizes to the members. Environment: Anne Reynolds reminded members of the upcoming Salem Town Clean-up on April 11, 2024, from 10:00-12:00. Upcoming Events: All upcoming events were listed in the April General Membership Agenda (attached to this document when filing for records.) Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Norma Lapointe, Recording Secretary Minutes of the General Meeting March 5, 2024 Call to Order: President, Patti Drelick, welcomed all, and a special welcome to Beth Roth, Madame President GFWC-NH. The meeting was called to order at 12:22 with 48 members in attendance. The attendance sheet is attached to this document when filing for records. Today’s meeting was featured as a “Spotlight on Education and Libraries.” Guests: Veronica Shelley guest of Sue Raymond, Joyce Crocco guest of President, Patti Drelick, Special Guests: David Voegele of Salem Family Resources and Sue McLoughlin of SCTV. Collect and Pledge of Allegiance: Patti invited all members to stand and recite the Club Collect followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. March Birthdays: Birthdays were celebrated for Maria Camerlengo, Saphya Lotery, Audrey Mosher, Connie O’Connell, Ann O’Sullivan, Lori Perry, Karen Roulston, Roseanne Silver, and Deb Slein. New Member Initiation: Members present for Initiation were: Elaine Sincavage, Karyn Emerson, Kathy Marullo, and Amy Moldoff. Vice President: Rachel Kingston reported that we have one new member, Danielle Risch bringing the new total to 110 members. The LEADS candidate chosen for GFWC-NH is Donna Maskwa. Recording Secretary: Norma Lapointe stated that the February 6, 2024 Minutes were emailed to all members before the meeting. Sue Phillips made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded. The minutes were approved. Corresponding Secretary: Sandy Carlson reported that the Club received thank you’s from the following: Flower Hug Project- Derry Police Department, Greystone Farms Staff and Residents, and Brittany Talbot of The Residences at Salem Woods. Poll Worker’s Snack Baskets- Town of Hampstead. Monetary Donations- Merrimack Valley Philharmonic, End 68 Hours of Hunger- Derry, End 68 Hours of Hunger Pelham, Hope Center Food Pantry and Bridging the Horizon. Scholarship Request- A request was received from Audrey Mosher’s granddaughter. Various cards were sent to the following members: Thinking of You, Suzanne Labreque, and Roseanne Silver. Get Well to Susan Raymond, Claire Brugnani, and, Jean Malisos. Sympathy to Maureen DiPalma. Eighteen Well Wishes were delivered to Weston Moss and Twenty-Nine Valentine/Random Acts of Kindness cards to Meals on Wheels. A Thank You was received from Susan Raymond for flowers and a card. Treasurer: Cindy Hunzelman reported the balance in the Operating checking account was $34,592.08 and the total of all the cash accounts on 2/29/24 was $102,275.90. The income for the month was $1,094.83 and the expenditures were $8,161.11. Honorary Member: Jean Malisos was presented with her pin and certificate today. Education & Libraries Spotlight: Highlights for today’s spotlight were: In honor of Women’s History Month, Susan Mothon, a member of SAWC and the Salem Historical Society performed a narration on the life of Alice Hall, the Head Salem Librarian from 1924 to 1966. David Voegele, the Executive Director from Salem Family Resources was a guest speaker for today’s spotlight and was presented with a $500 donation from the SAWC. Darlene Daniele thanked all the Committee Members for their efforts during the year on the completed projects and commented on the upcoming donations and events: Meet the Author- There will be one more event at the Kelly Library during the April school vacation. Scholarship Donations- There will be a $250 donation to Dollars for Scholars and $500 SAWC to any applicant who meets the requirements for the donation. Library Appreciation Week- A donation will be given to the Kelly Library during the week of April 7-13. NH Birdie Blast/Salem Family Resources- SAWC donated $1250.00 to be a Co-Sponsor of the fundraising event for Salem Family Resources in their efforts to raise $10,000 for their organization. Salem HS First Robotics Team 6324- A donation of $1000 will be given towards their program. Pinwheel Gardens- Pinwheels will be placed after the April 2nd meeting at the Haigh School and Centerpoint Church. Arts & Culture: Joanne Cuomo reported the main focus of the committee is the upcoming April Spotlight Meeting, celebrating “Taste Around the World.” If you would like to contribute a favorite ethnic dish for this event, please fill out the orange flyer on the table. Tickets to see Beautiful, the Carole King Musical on April 20th at the Palace Theatre are available for purchase, please see Joanne for details. Civic Engagement & Outreach: Sign-up sheets are available at this meeting for the Homeland Heroes Great Gatsby Gala on April 27th at Castleton Center. Health & Wellness: Linda Molchan thanked several of the members for their sewing efforts on the Comfort Bags, and reported there will be a program of Sisters Helping Sisters for our Members who are full-time caregivers for their loved ones. Upcoming Events: All upcoming events were listed in the March General Membership Agenda (attached to this document when filing for records.) Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Norma Lapointe, Recording Secretary Minutes of the General Meeting February 6, 2024 Call to Order: President, Patti Drelick, welcomed all, and a special welcome to Beth Roth, Madame President GFWC-NH. The meeting was called to order at 12:48 with 53 members in attendance. The attendance sheet is attached to this document when filing for records. Today’s meeting was featured as a Valentine’s Party meeting. Thanks were given to all members who brought in snacks for the Poll Workers that were distributed on January 23, 2024, to Salem, Pelham, Atkinson, and Hampstead polling sites. Members were also thanked for today’s donations to complete the Health & Wellness project of Comfort Bags. Cards were signed by the members today for Random Acts of Kindness Day and will be distributed to the Rockingham Nutrition Program and Weston Moss. A special thank you to Peg Parrot for making the Valentine’s dessert for today’s meeting and the entire Hospitality Committee for all their hard work in the setup of the meeting. One new member joined in January, Dianne Chapdelaine, now bringing the membership total to 109. Guests: Danielle Risch guest of Sarah Friend and Sue Buonnano guest of Stephanie Stone. Special Guests: Doug Devine, Director of EMS at the Salem Fire Department, and Mike Gordon, Salem EMS Coordinator were both present to receive a donation of $1,000 from the Club as well as present a Hands-Only CPR workshop immediately following today’s Club meeting. Collect and Pledge of Allegiance: Patti invited all members to stand and recite the Club Collect followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. February Birthdays: Birthdays were celebrated for Maria Baribeau, Susan Hopkins, Reanna Lombardozzi, Karen McKallagat, Katie Monteiro, Kelly Moss, Sue Phillips, and Pam Wellman. Recording Secretary: Norma Lapointe stated that the January 9, 2024 Minutes were emailed to all members before the meeting. Shamim Calcuttawala made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded. The minutes were approved. Corresponding Secretary : Sandy Carlson reported that we received thank you’s from the following: Caregiver Holiday Treat Hugs Project- Pelham Good Neighbor Fund. We Care Emergency Bags- Lois Mireles and Stephan Ciulla. Hampstead Historical Society- Monetary donation of $250. NH Children’s Trust- Monetary donation of $500. Flower Hug Project- M. Elaine Benedict and Sharon Wooster. Various cards were sent to the following members: Thinking of You to Patti Drelick, President, Kelly Moss, and Bev Johnson. Happy Birthday to Weston Moss and Get Well to Helen Villemaire. A Thank You was received from Rachel Kingston, Vice President for flowers and a Get Well card. Treasurer: Cindy Hunzelman reported the balance in the Operating checking account was $41,658.36 and the total of all the cash accounts on 1/31/24 was $109,091.99 The income for the month was $246.87 and the expenditures were $5,237.50 Honorary Member Pinning Ceremony : Honorary members present to receive their pins and certificates today were Sandy Demers, Dolly Falco, Audrey Mosher, and Marilyn Suszek. Unity Award Nominations: Patti reported our Club has nominated seven individuals for the following CSP program areas; GFWC Arts & Culture – NH Academy of the Arts, GFWC Civic Engagement & Outreach – James Carey, St. Ann’s Community Outreach, GFWC Education & Libraries – Deb Fauth and Nancy D’Agostino, GFWC Environment – Larry Belair, GFWC Health & Wellness – Jessica Szweda, GFWC Advocates for Children – Bridging the Horizon, and GFWC Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention – Bethany Cottrell, Brigid’s House of Hope. Arts & Culture: Joanne Cuomo reported the main focus of the committee is the upcoming April Spotlight Meeting, celebrating “Taste Around the World.” If you would like to contribute a favorite ethnic dish for this event, please fill out the orange flyer on the table. Plans are developing for a group to go to the Palace Theater to see Beautiful-The Carole King Musical. More details to follow. Civic Engagement & Outreach: Deb Slein reported that the following donations have been completed in February: End 68 Hours of Hunger (Derry)- Granola Bars and Monetary donation of $550, End 68 Hours of Hunger (Salem)- Cleaning Supplies of $750, Homeland Heroes- Blue Star Sponsor of $500 for the upcoming Gala Fundraiser, and Pelham Police Dept. Appreciation Snack Bags of $200. Health & Wellness : Linda Molchan reported that the H&W Committee will be going to Silverthorne after this meeting to read a Valentine story and do a Valentine activity. Linda is coordinating a “Towel Bib Project” for Silverthorne residents. Sewers are needed for this project. Please contact Linda for details. Linda also briefly spoke of heart health for February Heart Health Month. Education & Libraries: Darlene Daniele reported that the next “Meet the Author” event at the Kelley Library will take place on February 29, 2024. Local author Julie Nichole will be reading her children’s book “In My Heart.” SAWC Scholarship applications will become available on March 1, 2023. Please see the website for details and applications. The SAWC has been invited as V.I.P. guests by the Salem High School Robotics Team to the Robotics Competition on March 1st & 2nd. If any member is interested in attending, please see Darlene for details. Communications & PR: The 2023-2024 Yearbook will be distributed to all members today. Environment: The next committee meeting will be on February 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Nominating Committee: Dolores Van Blarcom, Immediate Past President introduced the Nominating Committee and spoke of the nominating sheets on the tables along with the officer duties from the Policies and Procedures of the Club. Nominating sheets should be turned in to the Nominating Committee by 2/29/24. Ballots for the upcoming election will be mailed out the first week in April. Hands-Only CPR Demonstration: Today immediately following the meeting. Upcoming Events: All upcoming events were listed in the February General Membership Agenda (attached to this document when filing for records.) Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Norma Lapointe, Recording Secretary Minutes of the General Meeting January 9, 2024 Call to Order: President, Patti Drelick, called the meeting to order at 12:15 with 37 members in attendance. The attendance sheet is attached to this document when filing for records. Today’s meeting was featured as a Hot Cocoa Social and spotlight on Civic Engagement. Thanks were given to all members who brought in snacks for the Poll Workers to be distributed on January 23, 2024, for the NH Primary Election. Members were also thanked for baked goods that were collected and donated last month for the Caregiver Holiday Treat Hugs. Guests: Gay Newman guest of Maria Doyle, Katie LeClerc and Jean Manthorne guests of Susan Mothon, Diane Chapdelaine guest of Donna Mason, and Susan McLoughlin of SCTV. Special Guest : Doug Devine, Director of EMS at the Salem Fire Department. Collect and Pledge of Allegiance: Patti invited all members to stand and recite the Club Collect followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. January Birthdays: Birthdays were celebrated for Christina Baroni, Georgette Cutress, Carol Demers, Grace Frittatta, Jarlene LeBlanc, Jean Malisos, Susan Mothon, Phyllis Seccareccio, Marilyn Suszek, and Bonnie Wright. January 9, 2024 Patti reported in Rachel’s absence that we are at 108 members with 2 new members in December and one in November. The new members are Amy Moldoff, Karyn Emerson, and Karen Lowe. Recording Secretary: Norma Lapointe stated that the December 6, 2023 Minutes were emailed to all members before the meeting. Linda Molchan made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded. The minutes were approved. Corresponding Secretary: Sandy Carlson reported that we received thank you cards from the following: Caregiver Holiday Treat Hugs Project- Charlotte Wolfe, Lois Cooper, and the Greater Salem Caregivers Organization. Center for Life Management- Jean’s Place for socks donated to the residents of the home. St. Joseph’s Food Pantry- 400 Reuseable bags for food donations to patrons. St. Anne’s Food Pantry- Monetary donation of $250. Palmer Gas & Oil- The second monetary donation of $250 to aid their customers in need of assistance for their heating payments. Flower Hug Project- Dale Capuano Various cards were sent to the following members: Sympathy card to Georgette Cutress, Thinking of You cards to Kathy Marullo, Kelly Moss, Dottie Randall, and Paula Senia. Get Well card to Rachel Kingston and Birthday card sent to Weston Moss Treasurer: Cindy Hunzelman reported the balance in the Operating checking account was $46,648.99 and the total of all the cash accounts at 12/31/23 was $113,816.23. The expenditures year to date are $18,072.51. Honorary Member Pinning Ceremony: Postponed to our February 6, 2024 meeting. Civic Engagement & Outreach: “Spotlight on Civic Engagement” is today’s theme and Deb Slein spoke of the four Support Categories of GFWC CE &O. Handouts were given to members emphasizing all the Organizations that will be receiving our support along with the percentage of monetary donations each Support Category will receive. Doug Devine, Director of EMS for the Salem Fire Department was the first speaker and discussed the need for Emergency Preparedness. Doug will also be presenting a 45-minute CPR, 911, and AED training session to members after the February 6, 2024, General meeting. Maureen Hanlon and Donna Mason of the CE & O Committee explained the We Care Bag Project and displayed the contents of the bags that will be distributed to 75 members of the community who are deemed in need. SAWC member Trish Earle, President and founder of Bridging the Horizon was the second speaker and reviewed the various outings her group organizes for their clients with special needs. A Hand-out for the upcoming Winter Wonderland fundraiser was distributed to the members. Arts & Culture: Joanne Cuomo reported the Creative Writing Contest deadline is February 20, 2024. The Photo Contest deadline is January 26, 2024. There is a sign-up sheet at this meeting for the concert Czech Mates on April 28, 2024, performed by the NH Philharmonic. Taste Around the World will be the A& C theme at the April General Meeting. More details to follow. Health & Wellness: Linda Molchan reported that the H&W Committee will meet on January 22, 2024, at the Kelley Library and the toiletries for the Comfort Bags will be assembled that day, all are welcome to join in this activity. Volunteers are still needed at Silverthorne and encourage all if they have free time to please join. Education & Libraries: Patti reported that the “Meet the Author” event at the Kelley Library was very well received and another event will take place during the February school vacation week. Communications & PR : Patti encouraged all members to please log their hours to update the 2023 hours and continue to log for 2024. Upcoming Events: All upcoming events were listed in the January General Membership Agenda (attached to this document when filing for records.) Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Norma Lapointe, Recording Secretary

The Salem Area Women's Club members work to "Be a Power for Good." Last year SAWC members volunteered more than 40,000 hours and gave over $35,000 of in-kind resources to support the efforts of programs in the arts, education, civic engagement, health and wellness, and the environment. Welcome Who We Are The Salem Area Women's Club GFWC-NH (SAWC) has been serving the local community since 1926 by making a positive impact through philanthropy and outreach programs. With over 125 members, SAWC donated over $45,000 to nearly 90 organizations last year. SAWC is affiliated with GFWC, an international women’s organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. GFWC-NH brings together all General, Junior, and Juniorette Clubs in the State. Cookie Hugs Club members delivered homemade cookies to local caregivers. Education & Libraries Local author reads her book to children at the Kelley library. Go to link Emergency Bags The CE&O committee created emergency bags for clients of Isaiah 58 and Meals on Wheels. Go to link Flower Hugs The A&C committee creates Flower Hugs to bring a little joy in our communities. Go to link Environment Created a garden along the Salem Pedi-Bike Trail Go to link Art & Culture Members prepare Flower Hugs. Go to link Arts & Culture Members enjoy a Holiday Concert. Go to link Environment We rolled up our sleeves to beautify a new section of the Salem Pedi Bike Trail. Go to link CE&O Club members placed wreaths on veterans graves. Go to link 1/1 Community Service Programs What We Do The Salem Area Women's Club GFWC-NH works locally to bring positive change. We are dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. Simply put, we impact lives through acts large and small. Our organization's efforts are structured and targeted, thanks to five key committees that oversee most of our projects. We collaborate with local organizations to identify the most effective ways to impact positively. These committees are also ways we connect and build friendships. To learn more about the CSPs, tap on one of the buttons on the left. Report Volunteer Hours

Press Archive News from 2023-2024 Staying Alive: Skills We All Need SAWC GFWC-NH receives valuable training February 19, 2024 February is American Heart Month, encouraging people, especially women, to focus on cardiovascular health. To underscore the significance of heart health, the Salem Area Women's Club expresses its gratitude for the hands-only CPR and AED training its members received after the February meeting. The instruction was conducted by Mike Gordon and Doug Devine of the Salem Fire Department, who meticulously demonstrated step-by-step procedures for CPR and using the AED. Members also developed a clear understanding of what to expect when dialing 9-1-1. These essential skills are immensely valuable, and the club members were eager to learn them, even though they hope they never have to use them. Caregivers Cookie Hugs December 2023 The Salem Area Women's Club GFWC-NH (SAWC) wanted to thank caregivers for their selflessness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to caring for others. Their work touches countless lives and significantly impacts the world. We recognize the challenges and sacrifices that come with being a caregiver and appreciation for your service, The SAWC showed their gratitude by giving each caretaker a “Cookie Hug”. Over 20 SAWC members helped bake, bag, and deliver the Cookie Hugs to the caregivers in our communities. It was heartwarming to witness members taking turns working on the "assembly line" to put the final touches on the gift bags stuffed with cookies, candies, and other treats. Helping hands work together to accomplish great things! With the table overflowing with completed gift bags, it was impossible to count them all, but knowing where they were delivered to, it's clear that we touched at least 200 caregivers in the following communities: •Pelham Good Neighbor Fund •Salem Caregivers •Salemhaven •Silverthorne •Meals on Wheels/Rockingham Nutrition’ •Warde Senior Living We thank Jaimie Baker, Deb Slein, Donna Mason, Maria Baribeau, and Maureen Hanlon, who helped put this together during the craziest time of the year. Gift bags were also put together and delivered to SAWC members who needed a little cheering up as well. SAWC Participates in Salem Parade November 2023 On Sunday Nov 26, The Salem Area Women’s club-GFWC-NH attended the Salem NH Holiday Parade where a refreshment table was set up with hundreds of Free Snacks and drinks, compliments of the Salem Area Women’s Club. Laura Andolino and President Patti Drelick welcomed many parade participants as they exited shuttle buses or took a stroll on this sunny, chilly day waiting for the parade to kick off. Shelia Casey buzzed around in her Bee costume passing out refreshments to those in different staging areas. A special thanks to John and Nathan Andolino who helped transport and set up the tent for this fun event! The Salem Area Women's Club Plants a Stunning Garden for All To Enjoy October 2023 Fall is an excellent season for planting, and the Environment Committee of the Salem Area Women's Club took advantage of a beautiful September day to create a new garden along the Salem Bike-Ped Corridor. The garden is located by the Salem/Methuen border and welcomes visitors with various bushes, flowers, and grasses. The club plans to add annuals in the spring and continue maintaining the garden. SAWC is delighted to collaborate with the Friends of the Salem Bike-Ped Corridor in their efforts to enhance and beautify the corridor, which stretches from the Massachusetts border to the Windham Rail Trail. This particular section is a significant step towards the broader goal of the Granite State Rail Trail Association, which seeks to connect the rail trail from Salem to Lebanon, NH, creating a continuous trail that spans 100 miles. SAWC participates in GFWC's National Day of Giving September 2023 The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) is committed to volunteer community service. The National Day of Service (NDS) is an occasion when all of GFWC comes together in service to draw attention to an area of need, take action to address it, and raise public awareness about its significance. This year, the organization aims to help put an end to food insecurity. In line with this goal, the Salem Area Women's Club has donated food amounting to $162.78 to Bread of Life Food Pantry and $140.38 to End 68 Hours of Hunger. We express our sincere gratitude to the Civic Engagement and Outreach Committee for taking the lead in organizing the event, and we extend a massive thank you to all our club members who generously contributed to the donation of food. SAWC GFWC-NH Enoys the Salem Scramble September 2023 The 7th Annual Salem Scramble took place on Saturday, September 30th at Salem High School. The event was attended by 500+ Salem students in grades 1-8 and their families, who came together for a community celebration and obstacle course race. While the students waited for their races, local businesses and organizations added to the fun by sponsoring games, serving treats, and providing information about their organizations. The Civic Engagement and Outreach committee of SAWC invited the racers to play a game of ring toss or get a tattoo, while the club provided delicious treats and information about SAWC for the adults. The CEO committee would like to thank all the club members who came out to support the event: Joanne Cuomo, Trish Earle, Patti Drelick, Marilyn Suszek, Maureen Hanlon, Susan Mothon, Jaimie Baker and Deb Slein. WOMEN'S CLUB LAUNCHES 98th YEAR OF SERVICE Join us for the first meeting of the new year September 2023 (Salem, NH) On Tuesday, September 5, the Salem Area Women's Club GFWC (SAWC) will kick off its new year with a Welcome Back Party and Meeting at 11:30 am at the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge, 39 Shadow Lake Rd, Salem. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces as well as welcoming new ones, too. Coming off the heels of last year's Award-Winning agenda, we're excited to launch another fantastic year ahead! To RSVP, please visit our website, SalemAreaWomensClub.org, or email SalemAreaWomensClub@gmail.com . Do you like to give back to your community? Would you like to be part of a fantastic sisterhood? Do you want to have fun? Then we are the organization you've searched for! Since 1926, the Salem Area Women's Club GFWC has worked locally to be a power of good in our community through philanthropy and outreach programs. Last year, the Club donated over $40,300 to 49 organizations and needy causes. SAWC focuses on five broad areas of interest: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries, Environment, and Health & Wellness. In the first six months of this year, the membership recorded over 2,700 hours serving the Club and local communities. Come check us out! We are 100 Members strong and have something for everyone. We hope to see you on Tuesday, September 5, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge for our first meeting of the year. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their lunch during the social hour from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, with the business meeting to follow. Light refreshments will be served. Visit SalemAreaWomensClub.org for membership information, learn more about our committees, and explore all the other fun activities. ### Press Releases Sent to Local Media 2022-2023 Author to share NH adventure tale with children December 2023 Children’s author Dr. Seuss once said, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book!” During school vacation week, you can go on an exciting journey without leaving the local area! Join Kelley Library on Thursday, Dec. 28, noon-1pm for a first-in-aseries event featuring Salem author Jeffrey Zygmont. He will read “Under and Over the Snow,” one of his beautifully written and colorfully illustrated children’s books of adventures in New Hampshire. He will also chat about reading, writing, exploring nature and more. A Community Service Program of the Education & Libraries Committee of the Salem Area Women’s Club, this free event is designed for children, pre-K through second grade. Refreshments will be served, and a book will be given to the first 10 pre-registered families (sign up at AuthorEventSAWC@gmail.com ) who arrive that day. Zygmont’s books will also be available for purchase, and he will happily sign with a personalized autograph. Women's Club Delivers Appreciation Baskets to Poll Workers March 2023 Salem Area Women's Club members donated over 400 snacks to create Poll Volunteer Appreciation Baskets at the Club's March meeting. Patti Drelick, SAWC President, and Norma Lapointe, Recording Secretary, delivered the baskets on Election Day to eight polling locations in Atkinson, Hampstead, Pelham, and Salem as a Nor'Easter raged. SAWC is grateful to these election-day volunteers who ensure voters receive the assistance they need and help provide a positive and smooth voting experience. The poll workers met the baskets with warm smiles and deep gratitude. Without the hard work and dedication of over 180 volunteer poll workers, our local elections would be impossible. Salem Women's Club Provides Comfort to Sexually Assaulted Victims Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted; on average, 463,634 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States. The Salem Area Women's Club's Health and Wellness Committee created Comfort Bags to help restore dignity to victims after a medical examination in Emergency Rooms. Medical care is a priority after an assault to screen and treat for injuries and disease. In addition, all victims are offered evidence gathering to identify and prosecute perpetrators, including clothing collection. To avoid leaving the Emergency Department in scrubs, there is a desire for cozy clothing for the victims. To meet this need, the Health and Wellness committee created 30 Comfort Bags containing personal care items, new undergarments, socks, pants, and shirts in various sizes. The Salem Area Women Club members donated all the items, and members even sewed bags. Recently, Parkland Hospital's Sexual Assault Unit Clinical Coordinator, Pam, received bags from Linda Molchon and Connie O'Connell of the Health and Wellness committee. February 2023 February 2023 Women’s Club Delivers a Rhea of Sunshine The Salem Area Women’s Club’s (SAWC) Community Engagement and Outreach committee proudly donated a crash crate ($370) to the Salem Police Department to ensure their comfort dog, Rhea, travels safely during car rides while on duty. Although only seven months old, this beautiful Labrador Retriever is already calm, friendly, and good-natured. Named after the Titan Greek god of comfort and ease, Rhea will continue her training under Officer Brian Lawrence’s direction with the help of Hero Pups in Stratham, NH. In a few more months, she’ll be a valuable resource for trauma victims by providing a therapeutic role as part of SPD’s emergency response services. In addition, Rhea will give unconditional love and support to people on some of their most challenging days. Is there anything more comforting than the reassuring touch of a dog or the sight of a wagging tail? TV Coverage SCTV 17 (sctv-17.com) - watch CE&O January Presentations A big thank you to Susan McLoughlin for filming our event! February 2023 Women's club warms hearts by donating $10K+ The Community Engagement and Outreach committee of the Salem Area Women’s Club donated over $10,000 to five highly deserving organizations. Reaching across the entire southern NH region, Family Promise ($5,000) and Brigid’s House of Hope ($2,500) help vulnerable individuals and families rebuild their lives in secure and caring environments. As food prices continue to climb, the following organizations are imperative to keeping food on tables. End 68 Hours of Hunger of Salem ($1,000) fills the nutritional needs of school-aged children over the weekend, while St. Anne’s Food Pantry ($150) helps reduce food insecurity in Hampstead. Recognizing the sacrifices made by our veterans and those who serve our communities is vital. Therefore, $1,000 was donated to The Homeland Heroes Foundation, Atkinson, which offers an array of supportive services to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. October 20, 2022

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CE Updates '23-24 The Team Deb Slein* | Donna Mason | Jaimie Baker | Laura Andolino* | Linda Harvey | Maureen Hanlon | Sheila Casey | Susan Mothon | Susan Raymond *Committee Chairs March Update Homeland Heroes Foundation On March 13, 2024, the Salem Area Women’s Club donated $1000 to the Homeland Heroes Foundation (HH) located in Salem, NH. Homeland Heroes offers an array of supportive services to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families in their time of need. Many SAWC Civic Engagement and Outreach committee members were able to take a tour of the facility, share stories and make valuable connections to help support our Heroes! Pictured left to right: Sara Gieryn (HH), Susan Mothon, Julie Weymouth (HH), Jaimie Baker, Norma Lapointe, Donna Mason, Susan Raymond, Patti Drelick, Maureen Hanlon, all of SAWC. Picture taken by Laura Andolino SAWC. Brigid’s House of Hope The Salem Area Women’s Club donated $1,000 to Brigid’s House of Hope that provides safe housing for survivors of Human Trafficking. Their mission encourages hope, healing, empowerment, security, long-term aftercare and support. For more information visit www.brigidshouseofhope.org . Pictured from left to right: Miranda Lane (Executive Director) & Bethany Cottrell (Founder) from Brigid’s House of Hope along with Laura Andolino & Deb Slein SAWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Co-Chairs Food For the Hungry The Salem Area Women’s Club Civic Engagement and Outreach Committee shopped and delivered wish list items for the Food For the Hungry (FFTH) food pantry located at the HOPE Center in Salem, NH. The SAWC donated cake and brownie mixes along with sweet and salty snack packs for the children to take to school. We also included dish soap and sponges to help clean up after a fun day of baking! Pictured is Susan Mothon, Phylis Marchulatis (FFTH), Laura Andolino and Deb Slein Hands-Only CPR Training: SFD Visits SAWC Salem Area Women's Club is grateful for the training we received after our meeting on performing Hands-Only CPR and the proper way to use an AED. Mike Gordon and Doug Devine of the Salem Fire Department walked us through both procedures and what to expect when calling 9-1-1. These are all skills we wanted to learn and hope to never use. If you'd like to learn Hands-Only CPR, the American Heart Association is an excellent place to start - https://www.redcross.org/.../performing-cpr/hands-only-cpr or contact your local fire At the February SAWC meeting the CE&O Committee made a $1,000 donation to the Salem Firefighter’s campaign to purchase an emergency responder system app called Handtevy (www.handtevy.com/). This tool will provide our first responders with real-time information on the available medicine/equipment in their vehicle, provide an accurate dosage of medicine based on the victim and trauma type, track timing for follow-on administration of AED & medicine based on the town protocols, and document the emergency response activities. Appreciation Baskets The Salem Area Women’s Club members donated snack baskets to the Pelham and Salem poll workers. The snack donations were collected by SAWC members to express their appreciation to the men & women who volunteered their time to work the polls in local communities. On Tuesday, January 23, Primary Election Day, baskets of snacks were delivered to the Pelham, Hampstead, and Salem NH polling sites. The SAWC volunteers were met with warm smiles and deep gratitude by the poll workers. End 68 Hours of Hunger End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public non-profit effort to confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some school children experience between the free lunch they receive in school Friday and the free breakfast they receive in school Monday. Derry SAWC member Connie O’Connell requested that the CE&O Committee reach out to End 68 Hours of Hunger-Derry, an organization that hasn't received donations from SAWC before. The committee visited their location, was impressed by their program, and donated boxes of granola bars and $550 to purchase food for children's meals. Pelham The Civic Engagement Committee of the Salem Area Women's Club contacted the End 68 Hours of Hunger program in Pelham, NH, which was established in 2023. SAWC is familiar with this program and has supported other locations in Salem and Derry, NH. SAWC decided to extend its support to Pelham as well. The Pelham-End 68 Hours program has a space located at St Patrick's Church, where five volunteers store and package 50 bags of food weekly and then deliver them to the Pelham Elementary School. The volunteers' dedication and enthusiasm to support the local community's children in need is impressive. On February 15, 2024, SAWC donated $750 to purchase food, postage stamps, and greeting cards. Salem The Salem Area Women’s Club Civic Engagement Committee reached out to The End 68 Hours of Hunger program in Salem, NH, as we do each year to support this worthy cause. It was decided that instead of a monetary donation we would donate cleaning supplies as we did last year that were very much appreciated. Six of our CE&O Committee members enjoyed shopping at Ocean State Job Lot along with their staff that was extremely helpful in making these large purchases go smoothly! Items purchased in increments of 50 were laundry detergent, stain remover, dish soap, sponges, and all-purpose cleaners. Items were then delivered to the Salem superintendent's office, where donations were packaged and then distributed to families that participated in this program. February Update We Care Emergency Bags In Jan. 2023, the CE&O committee started the "We Care Emergency Bag" project. Donna Mason and Maureen Hanlon identified the need for quick access to necessary items during power outages. They planned, ordered, packaged, and delivered 70 bags to Isaiah 58 and Rockingham County Nutrition. These organizations will deliver the bags to housebound residents and people in need. Hats off to Donna, Maureen, an d the CE&O members for a successful project! Law Enforcement Appreciation SAWC-GFWC members Susan Raymond and Laura Andolino shopped for snacks at BJ's to show appreciation for Pelham Police Department during Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. The presentation was on Jan 22, 2024. Thanks to Celia Lingley and Susan Raymond for organizing the presentation. January Update Gift Card to Benefit Greater Salem Caregivers December 13: SAWC donated this elegant winter greenery centerpiece with a $100 Gift Card to the “Holiday Stroll at Greystone Farms.” The auction of this item and the many others donated benefited the Greater Salem Caregivers. December Update Wreath's Across America December 2023: The Salem Area Women's Club humbly sponsored several Wreath's Across America remembrance wreaths this holiday season. As a service organization, we are incredibly grateful for the women in our club who served and all those who continue to serve our nation. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. On December 16, at 12 pm, wreaths were laid at the Gibson Cemetery in Pelham. Patti Drelick and Susan Raymond participated in the ceremony and laid wreaths for service members interred there. They both were so moved and impressed with how organized the event was planned and executed with over 550 veterans at the Cemetery. Congratulations to all who helped and made this first-time event in Pelham a success! Comfort with Heat December 2023: The Civil Engagement and Outreach Committee carried out a "holiday giving program" by providing warmth to households in need. The committee partnered with Palmer Gas and Oil, and donated $250 each to two households with overdue heating bills. The aim was to let these families know that they are not alone and that their neighbors are thinking about them. SAWC hopes that this gift will bring a smile to their faces and provide them with peace of mind as they warm their hearts and homes this holiday season. St. Joseph Food Pantry goes green! December 2023: Salem Area Women's Club (SAWC) wanted to help St. Joseph's Food Pantry. The pantry coordinator, Kellie Lavoie, mentioned they needed bags to give out donated food. SAWC partnered with Friends of Rockingham County Aging Adults (FRCAA) and donated 400 reusable shopping bags with both organizations' logos. These bags will provide their patrons with a stronger, eco-friendly way to transport their food. Holiday Parade November 2023: SAWC attended the Salem Holiday Parade, where a refreshment table was set up with hundreds of free snacks and drinks, compliments of the Club. Laura Andolino and President Patti Drelick welcomed many parade participants as they exited shuttle buses or took a stroll while waiting for the parade to step off. A special thanks to John and Nathan Andolino who helped transport and set up the tent for this fun event! November Update SAWC participates in GFWC's National Day of Giving October 2023: GFWC is committed to volunteer community service and will participate in the National Day of Service in October 2023 to help end food insecurity. Salem Area Women's Club donated $162.78 to Bread of Life Food Pantry and $140.38 to End 68 Hours of Hunger. We thank the Civic Engagement and Outreach Committee and all members for their generous contributions. Salem Scramble September 2023: Salem High School hosted the 7th annual Salem Scramble event. Over 500 students from grades 1 to 8 and their families attended the event. The event features an obstacle course where kids can slide down a soapy water slide, climb over walls, dodge balls, crawl through mud, and more. The Salem Area Women's Club had a booth at the event with a ring toss game that was enjoyed by many, resulting in over 300 prize winners. The Club gave away over 100 tootsie pops and 125 bracelets and applied tattoos on participants and their siblings. The event also allowed the Club to let parents and grandparents know more about what they do. October Update September Update

History Our Purpose To broaden and strengthen the moral, social and intellectual life of the members, and through them, to make itself a power for good in the community. (Club bylaws, Article 1: Section 2) Our Roots Since 1926, the Salem Area Women's Club (SAWC) has worked locally to be the power of good in our community, making a difference through philanthropy and outreach programs while fostering connections, awareness, and life-long friendships. SAWC currently stands at 100+ members strong and has donated more than $40,000 to nearly 50 organizations throughout the past year. SAWC is a proud affiliate of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) and GFWC-New Hampshire. Founded in 1890, GFWC is an International women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Collectively, we are Living the Volunteer Spirit. GFWC-NH's purpose is to bring together all General, Junior, and Juniorette Clubs in the State for cooperation and mutual helpfulness and to promote the highest interest of the community and State. SAWC is considered a 'General' Club. Our Story As our club prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, we will continue learning about our organization's rich history. If you have any stories, documents, photos, etc., about SAWC, please email SalemAreaWomensClub@gmail.com . We'd love to add your story to ours. We've obtained membership lists from the 1930-1990s. Please feel free to review the .pdfs to find friends, neighbors, and relatives. 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SALEM WOMAN'S CLUB 1926-1931 WRITTEN BY MISS MILDRED WHEELER On the afternoon of February 15, 1926 a group of women interested in forming a woman's club in Salem met at Wade's barn (now Dr. Kellett's office) to discuss the organization. Mrs. Alta McDuffee of Alton, NH, past president of the state federation was present and gave facts concerning the work and ideals of the State and General Federations. No organization was undertaken at this time, but a membership committee and a committee to draft a constitution and by-laws were appointed. The second meeting of the proposed club was held in the same place on the afternoon of February twenty-second. Mrs. Eva Speare, president of the State Federation was present and gave much help and information. The constitution as drawn up by the committee previously appointed was read and adopted, the first article of which states that the club shall be called the Salem Woman's Club and shall be federated with the State and General Federations. In accordance with the constitution a nominating committee was chosen. Thus the Salem Woman's Club was organized as such on February 22, 1926. At this time it was voted to hold the meetings the first Monday afternoon of each month from October to May inclusive. The first regular meeting of the club was held on March first of that year when the following list of officers was submitted by the nominating committee: President: Mrs. Alice Noyes Brown 1st Vice President: Mrs. Esther P. French 2nd Vice President: Mrs. Jennie I. Kine Recording Secretary: M.M. Wheeler Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Margurite A. Nutting Treasurer: Mrs. Esther E. Seifert Board of Directors: Mrs. Nellie E. Parker, Mrs. Flora A, Doble and Mrs. Annie Sleeper There were one hundred charter members. The club became federated on May 4, 1926. During its first year, our club was represented at the State Federation meeting, the field meeting in Nashua and at the District Conference in Derry. We were entertained by the Windham Woman's Club, the Men's Club of the Methodist chuch at Ayers Village, Massachusetts and the Derry Woman's Club. A club field meeting was held at Mrs. Wheeler's when Mrs.Flora Spalding of Manchester was the honor guest. The club supervised a fashion show which was conducted by Wm Filene's Son's Co. of Boston and held in the auditorium. Club members and Woodbury High School students acted as models.This show was held in conjunction with the Domestic Arts Department of the high school. We also gained much from a color clinic the following spring which was given by a representative of the same company. Mrs. Foisie of Pelham entertained the club at its second field meeting when the Milford Woman's Club members were our guests. The club membership for the first year was 103. Practically the same officers were elected for the year 1927- 1928. Before the club year really began Mrs. Brown resigned and Mrs. Ruth F. Wade was elected to be president. It was during this year that a fine sum was realized from the so-called vanishing parties. Three hundred dollars was raised by our club help in for saving Franconia Notch through the earnest efforts of our committee. The club was represented at the State Federation meeting and at the District Conference at Hollis. The club sponsored the Banquet for the Girls Basket Ball team of Woodbury High School. The membership for this year was 61. Mrs. Esther P. French was elected to be president for the year 1928-29. Members attended the field meeting at Durham, the District Conference at Milford and the New England Conference held at Swamscott, Massachusetts. A style show was conducted by Jordan Marsh Co. of Boston which was carried out in a similar manner to the one the previous year. Again this year the club sponsored the Banquet for the Girls Basket Ball team. These proved to be very pleasing affair although not successful in a financial way and because it seemed very hard to arouse enough interest among the parents, it has seemed unwise to continue them. The club members made a pilgrimage to the Meadowbrook Laundry and by so doing received a liberal amount of money to be used for charity. The club membership for this year was 58. Mrs. French was also president during the next year when there were the usual activities. Members attended the Field Meeting at Hampton Beach and the District Conference at Manchester. A fashion show was conducted by Jordan Marsh Co. Members and high school students acting as models. The membership for this year was 42. This, our present club year bids fair to compare favourably with the other years of our club. Our president, Mrs. Marion P. Gonnam is doing splendidly. The proceeds of several successful card parties have added to the treasury and the usual club activities are being carried out. Our program committee departed from the ordinary and we are enjoying papers by our own members on the subject "Men and Things of the Granite State". Throughout our five years we have had quite varied programs and many speakers among whom were Mr. Ernest Silver, pricipal of Plymouth Normal School and Mr. J. Wm. Crowell, both native sons, each giving an interesting and instructive talk before the club. Others who have spoken are Judge Alden Alby, Mr. Winthrop Carter, president of the Nashua Horticultural Society, Miss Meda Cree, superintendant of a Massachusetts Training School, Mrs. Eva Reed of the State Board of Charities and Correction, Miss Elena Crough, who spoke on District Nursing, Mrs. Eggleston who gave us much of interest concerning China, Mrs. V. N. Sikorsky who told us about Russia and Mr. Walter Hale who gave an illustrated lecture on "Forestry". We have held several successful bakery sales and three flower shows when a surprisingly large display of flowers were exhibited. We have entertained all State Presidents since we became federated, Mrs. Sara Simpson chairman of the State Federation music committee has also been our guest. During the year that Mrs. Speare laid such stress on the preservation of historical folk tales, our club members contributed several of interest. Through the educational fund of the State Federation, a Woodbury High School graduate is receiving normal school aid. This is a very worthwhile and worthy case. At holiday time, the club does much to aid needy failies with food and clothing. This is ably cared for by our Civics Committee. Each year, this club gives help at the locall Baby Clinics which are conducted by the State Board of Health. SAWC received this document in 2022. It is unclear whether the spelling or grammatical errors present in it were made by the original author or occurred when it was retyped at a later time. Regardless of their origin, they serve as a reminder of a time before the advent of computers and spellcheckers.

A&C: Writing Contest 2024 Information Coming Soon SALEM AREA WOMEN’S CLUB-GFWC-NH CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST This year our club is sponsoring a Literary Contest that is open to all members. Subjects: Family Heritage. The person or persons whom you consider a hero in your life. Short story of your choice Submissions: Your essay should be between 500 to 2000 words, typed double-spaced on one side 8.5 x 11 paper. One entry per category. Include your name, address, e-mail, and phone number in the right-hand corner. The title should be in the center Deadline: All entries should be submitted by February 15, 2023. Prizes: First: $150 Second: $100 Third: $75 Prizes will be in the form of gift certificates to local, women-owned businesses and will be awarded at the March 7, 2023 meeting. Winners of the contest will go on to the State competition level and could end up in the National Level. An impartial panel will judge submissions. One entry per member per category. Please send entries to Sandra Demers, 6 Beverly Avenue, Salem, NH 03079, or email to shamimcalc@outlook.com or centanni@comcast.net . We hope this sparks your imagination! We all have a story. We will have sign-up sheets available at the November meeting if you are interested.

Civic Engagement & Outreach Our Mission Through this Committee, we are reminded that each of us is part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community – locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Citizenship|Crime & Safety | Hungry & Homeless | Military The four ‘broad strokes’ of CE&O include: Citizenship Crime & Safety Hungry & Homeless Military Citizenship GFWC's Civic Engagement & Outreach Committee shares community service announcements. Clubwomen can advocate for policies but cannot endorse candidates or engage in partisan politics while engaging in SAWC GFC-NH activities. Citizenship Resource Center - USCIS Register to Vote in NH League of Women Voters Military Personnel & Veterans “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifice.” — Harry Truman Veteran Affairs New Hampshire State Office of Veterans Affairs NH Veteran Benefit Assistance Crime Prevention, Safety & Disaster Preparedness Personal safety is a fundamental need that ensures our well-being and comfort. In today's world, this means living our everyday lives free from crime, creating safe spaces, and preparing for natural disasters. Ready.gov National Crime Prevention Council National Safety Council National Alliance on Mental Illness The Needy, Hungry & Homeless Every single day, countless Americans find themselves without a place to call home and struggle to meet their basic needs for food and shelter. It's a heartbreaking reality that can happen to anyone, regardless of their age, background, or circumstances. New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness Stepping Stones New Hampshire Food Bank '23-24 Updates '22-23 Updates '24-25 Updates (Coming soon) Supported in the Past* The Needy, Hungry & Homeless Bread of Life Food Pantry Center Point Food for Thought Christmas Giving End 68 Hours of Hunger HOPE Center Food Pantry Isaiah 58 Salem Farmers Market St Anne's Food Pantry Citizenship Boys and Girls Club of Salem Bridging the Horizon Salem Chamber of Commerce Field of Dreams Firefighters Appreciation Hampstead Historical Society Law Enforcement Appreciation Salem Animal Rescue League Salem Historical Society Salem Holiday Parade Salem Pride (School District) Crime Prevention, Safety & Disaster Preparedness Brigid's House of Hope Police Comfort Dog Military Personnel & Veterans Blue Star Mothers Wreath Homeland Heroes Operation Care for Troops Women's Veteran Program * A donation in the past is not a guarantee of a future donation. Current Projects Coming soon!! Completed Projects 2022-2024 Comfort with Heat Completed the "family room" project at Family Promise. Created cards with information about Memorial Day, including a flag pin. Designed and delivered thank-you baskets for poll workers on election days. Emergency Bags for the needy. End 68 Hrs. of Hunger (Derry, Pelham, Salem) Hands-only CPR Training Law Enforcement Appreciation National Day of Giving Operation Care for Troops Christmas Stockings Participated in the Salem Thanksgiving Parade Poll Worker Appreciation Baskets Purchased, prepared, and cooked a meal once a month for Family Promise, Nashua. Reusable shopping bags for a food pantry Salem Chamber Wreath Stroll Salem Historical Society Soul Stroll Salem Holiday Parade Shopped for End 58 Hours of Hunger to meet a specific need We Care Emergency Bags Wreaths Across America

Health & Wellness Footer Our Mission The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness. To improve our well-being, we must address three key components: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care. This Community Service Program aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of each of these vital areas. '23-'24 H&W Updates Supported in the Past*: Alzheimer`s Mental Health Caregiver Recognition Center for Life Management Domestic Violen ce His Mansion Ministries Sexual Assault Silverthorne Up Reach Therapeutic Equestrian Program * A donation in the past is not a guarantee of a future donation. Current Projects Coming Soon Completed Projects 2022-2024 Caregivers Program Clothing Protectors Comfort bags for victims of sexual violence. Domestic Violence Project Glow Walking Project Monthly visits to Silverthorne

2024-2026 Board of Directors Patti Drelick President Elaine Sincavage Recording Secretary Ronnie Shelley Communications & PR Connie O'Connell Health & Wellness Loren Faber V.P./Membership Development Shamim Calcuttawala Corresponding Secretary Darlene Daniele Education & Libraries Susan Mothon Civic Engagement & Outreach Cindy Hunzelman Treasurer Sarah Friend Arts & Culture Anne Reynolds Environment

Photography Contest If you are interested in more information or to apply, please see the GFWC official contest rules or contact Joanne Cuomo (centanni@comcast. net) or Shamim Calcuttawala (shamimcalc@outlook.com ) Mission

Events RSVP to Events If you wish to RSVP for an event or purchase an event ticket, click the event name for more information. If you run into problems, don't hesitate to contact us. Mar 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM The Salem Area Women's Club-GFWC 100th Anniversary Celebration Gala / Birch Wood Vineyards, 199 Rockingham Rd, Derry, NH 03038, USA Buy Tickets Mar 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Birch Wood Vineyards, 199 Rockingham Rd, Derry, NH 03038, USA The Salem Area Women's Club-GFWC is so proud and excited to be celebrating our 100th Anniversary throughout 2026! We're thrilled to start with a very special Gala event planned to commemorate this Centenary occasion, and we hope you'll join us. +57 more Multiple Dates Apr 07, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM SAWC General Membership Meeting / Salem, 39 Shadow Lake Rd, Salem, NH 03079, USA RSVP Apr 07, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Salem, 39 Shadow Lake Rd, Salem, NH 03079, USA

Welcome Arts & Culture A&C Our Mission To inspire clubwomen, and ignite within you, a desire to make the world a more beautiful, thoughtful, and caring place. Therefore, our goal is to take an active role in sponsorship, scholarship, production, direction, and performance in every aspect of all arts and from all cultures. To be proactive in the support of all forms of Art and Culture in our local communities. Creative Writing | Dance | Fine Art | Improvisation Music | Photography | Singing | Speech | Theater The organization provides quality orchestral music for musicians in the Merrimack Valley region and encourages young musicians with performance opportunities, training, and scholarships for advanced music studies. Service area includes: Atkinson Hampstead Pelham Salem Windham A&C Contests Congratulations to the winners of the Creative Writing contest sponsored by the Arts and Culture Committee. 1st Place Winner Maria Baribeau 2nd Place Winner Shamim Calcuttawalla Thank you to the staff of Kelley Library for judging all the entries. Supported in the Past* Arts Academy of New Hampshire Field of Dreams Concert Series The Merrimack Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra The Phil Play Among the Stars Theatre Group Windham Actors Guild Windham Musical Arts Association * A donation in the past is not a guarantee of a future donation. Contact Joanne or Shamim for more information or email SalemAreaWomensClub@Gmail.com and we'll pass your questions along. Current Projects 2023-2024 Future Events & Projects Craft a Community Brochure identifying local arts and cultures Create Club Cultural Cookbook and Potluck Luncheon Creative Writing Contest (Nov – Feb) Murder Mystery Luncheon @ Salem High School One Day Trip(s) to Theater, Concert or Art venues Partner with C&E or Environment for road island gardens Photography Contest (Dec-Jan) Salem Artists Association The Flower Hug Project US AirForce Band for SAWC 100th Anniversary in 2026 Welcome Sculpture for Salem Completed Projects 2022-2023 Events & Projects: Creative Writing Contest 1st Place: Nancy Woodward: Gizmo 2nd Place: Sandy Carlson: Treasure our Lands 3rd Place: Joanne Cuomo: It was another beautiful day Empower Her Comedy Night Funny Money NH Philharmonic Holiday Pops Photography Contest Ranked, the Musical Staying Alive Concert Staying Alive! Tribute Band Palace Theater, Sat. May 20, 2 pm matinee. More details are coming soon! The Flower Hugs Project Titanic Tea SAWC Member Meeting Cultural Celebration sponsored by the Arts & Culture Committee Tuesday, April 2nd, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Elks Lodge, 39 Shadow Lake Rd, Salem You are invited to come and experience our members’ cultural stories, food, traditions, and music. All members are encouraged to share a crockpot full of their favorite family recipes at this fun potluck luncheon. You'll be amazed by the diverse and delicious menu! The Get Down Tonight DJ will have us on the dance floor with Polka, Greek line dance, Mexican hat dance, Indian dance, and more! Native costumes are encouraged. This event is free of charge.This is a CSP Project of the A&C Committee. You are guaranteed to have a great time! December 2023: Twenty-four members of the SAWC, dressed in festive clothing, enjoyed the beautiful sounds of the NH Philharmonic's Holiday Pops Concert. The Flower Hug Project The Flower Hugs Project delivers joy and hope to seniors, veterans, and caregivers living alone or in care communities by providing flower hugs. These gifts give an unexpected moment of recognition and appreciation to members of our most vulnerable populations. Delivering to individuals or through programs such as: 1/1 Adult Day Care Centers Assisted Living Facilities Caregivers First Responders Food Pantries Local Hospitals Long-Term Care Facilities Meals on Wheels Program Nursing Homes Rehabilitation Centers Senior Housing Shelters How do we do it? The Salem Area Women's Club partners with local florists, funeral homes, grocery stores, hotels, and venues to upcycle their slightly used flowers. We have a team of volunteers ready to pick up donated arrangements, reassemble into small bouquets, and deliver them. This is awesome! How can I help? If you would like to partner with us by donating flowers or floral supplies vases, please visit our website or contact the Arts and Culture Chairwomen Joanne Cuomo (603-247-1193, centanni@comcast.net ) and Shamim Calcuttawala (603-401-4075 shamimcalc@outlook.com ) Thank you to Flower Hugs Project sponsors Carrier Family Funeral Home & Crematory Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home Enterprise Bank Hannaford - Hampstead We're proud to support these talented groups of artists! A public charter school that nurtures creative thinkers, active citizens, and independent learners with a curriculum that integrates the arts and academics. The Palace Theatres host professional local and traveling performers for stage shows, youth and teen theater programs, and touring acts. A parent booster organization that supports the study of music and theatre in the Windham School District. Serves students with the highest quality, most impactful, and authentic performing arts education possible. We believe in the transformative potential of arts education. This is a theater group for anyone interested in helping launch and participate in community theater in Windham and the surrounding communities. Summer Concert Series All concerts begin at 6:30 PM. Our concerts are FREE to the public. A 50-50 Raffle is held at each concert, with the proceeds targeted for the new pavilion. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy the music! The Philharmonic connects people to the power of classical music through compelling concerts and engaging education programs. We accomplish this by bringing together the finest student, amateur, and professional musicians from around the state. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe Enhances social skills and provides knowledge of performing arts, dance, and musical ability for the physically and developmentally challenged. Our organization provides quality orchestral music for musicians in the Merrimack Valley region and encourages young musicians with performance opportunities, training, and scholarships for advanced music studies.

Social Committees What's that famous saying? "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?" Unfortunately, as a group of women who love to give back to communities by volunteering our time, talent, and treasure, we tend to forget to care for ourselves. Taking time to recharge our batteries is very important, and by doing it within SAWC, we can continue to build friendships, bonds, and shared experiences. This self-care, in turn, makes us better volunteers! Currently, our IOST activities include the following: Book Club Lunches Movies Walking (Walkie Talkies) And much more in the works... If you have any additional activities you'd like to see SAWC add to the list, don't hesitate to contact our "Captian of Fun," Patti Drelick. I n O ur S pare T ime “Even though you’re growing up, you should never stop having fun.” – Nina Dobrev

H&W Updates Updates Mar '24 Feb '24 Jan '24 Dec '23 Nov '23 Oct '23 June '23 April '23 March '23 Feb '23 Jan '23 April Update Health and Wellness April 2024 Spring is finally here and we have continued to have good luck with this mild winter! It is a wonderful time of year to see all the new growth popping up from the ground and our trees budding! Let it be an inspiration for us to get outside more and enjoy nature. I hope you are all continuing to do your walking especially when the weather is good. Do not forget to enter your hours under the GLOW. The Health and Wellness Committee completed 20 Comfort Bags for the hospitals in March. They came out awesome and are so appreciated. Once again thank you to all who contributed. Hard to believe that we began our visit to the participants at Silverthorne for over a year now and they are so appreciative and welcoming to us. We visit once a month after our monthly meeting and do an activity for their patrons. Some of us also visit on other days also as we have found this to be so rewarding. We sometimes play games, read and try to do an activity with the participants. This month will be a Spring Theme and I welcome anyone who would like to join us. Maria’s ability to speak Italian has brought such a smile and so much joy to one of the residents. We have fun and have grown attached to this activity. Another project we will be completing for Silverthorne is the Clothing Protectors. As you can imagine it is difficult for some participants with physical limitations to eat and stay neat. I can relate to that also!!! I want to thank 4 women who volunteered to sew these bibs – Sandra Demers, Linda Simmons, Donna Mason and Shamim Calcuttawala. We could never achieve what we have without women stepping up to help. A new project for this year that we have had a bit of trouble getting off the ground is our Caregivers Project. Many of the women in our club are full time caregivers and we recognize that they often need support. We do so much in the community but we also need to be helping our sisters. We are looking for volunteers to assist in this project. Something as little as making a phone call to check in, dropping off a meal or just stopping in to visit can really make an impact in someone’s day. If you can help with this, please let me know @lmolchan@comcast.net . As always, I would hope that we will continue to support each other in any way we can. Wishing you al the best of health and happiness! Happy Spring! March 2024: The month of March will be a very busy time for all. We have 2 big holidays to celebrate (St Patrick’s Day and Easter). Our theme for our Silverthorne visit after our meeting on the 5th will be a St Patrick’s Day activity. Always so much fun and anyone who would like to join us is so welcome! The Health and Wellness Committee will be busy delivering Comfort Bags and working on getting Clothing Protectors made. We also plan to get our Caregivers Program rolling. Stay tuned! Looking up health issues this month, I found one we have not discussed before. National Sleep Awareness Month is observed in March! Adequate sleep is vital for overall health and well-being, yet many people struggle with sleep-related issues such as insomnia, sleep apnea, or restless leg syndrome. In March, organizations and healthcare professionals promote education on good sleep hygiene practices, such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and ensuring a comfortable sleep environment. Fostering a greater understanding of the significance of quality sleep is so important. This month we encourage you to prioritize your sleep health for optimal physical and mental functioning. Sleep well! The Health and Wellness Committee wishes you all the best of health and happiness! March Update February Update February, 2024: What a month January was! We have seen every kind of weather and lots of illnesses. A reminder to all to please take care with weather extremes and icy walkways and please stay home if you are not feeling well. The Health and Wellness Committee is excited to move forward into 2024 to reach out and improve the lives of others. During January, we presented donations to Silverthorne for their scholarship program, Up Reach, which provides financial support to those who may not be able to afford to otherwise, Therapeutics for their wonderful work supporting those with disabilities, and The NH Children Trust for their work with supporting families. We continue to support Silverthorne through our volunteer work, and we have found that doing this brings us so much joy. Connie sure can dance! After our February meeting, we will do a Valentine's Day craft with the participants and would love some help! As of the end of January, we will complete and fill the toiletries portion of our comfort bags. Once again thank you all for your contributions! Your generosity is so appreciated. The plan for our February meeting is to put all the clothing articles together and the bags will be ready for us to donate to local hospitals for Sexual Assault patients and some to the Domestic Violence patients. We will continue to work on our new Project, helping our fellow sisters who are full-time caregivers. We will keep everyone informed on this as we gather the information from the surveys. February is heart health month, so please remember that your healthcare provider is your best resource as they know your medical history, but here are the recommended tips. Healthy Diet Manage Stress Regular exercise Know your family history Healthy weight Keep your regular checkups with your provider Do not smoke Limit Alcohol Control Diabetes We can have a healthy conversation about these tips at our February Meeting. Stay Safe! January Update January, 2024: As we welcome this New Year, the Health and Wellness Committee is excited to meet all our resolutions to improve the lives of others. A group of us visited Jeans’ Place in November, and we are excited to share this information with you at our upcoming meetings and we are adding this wonderful place to our Mental Health support. Our next Health and Wellness meeting is scheduled for January 22nd at 1 PM at the Kelly Library. We will bring all the donated toiletry items and fill those bags. We would love more people to join us, as many hands make less work. So, if you are interested, please feel free to join us. We plan to assemble all the clothing items and complete the bags during our February meeting. These bags will be donated to local hospitals for Sexual Assault patients and some of the Domestic Violence patients. We are in the depths of flu season, RSV, and Covid, so please be aware of your health risks and heed the advice of your primary care providers for vaccines. I wish you all the best in Health, Happiness and Joy. Happy New Year to all! December Update December 2023: The Health and Wellness Committee continues to move forward with our mission to spread happiness during this holiday season. Many of us are going to Silverthorne for an hour or two every month to help this facility bring joy to the participants. Due to the closure of 3 adult care centers in NH, they are at maximum volume and can use our assistance. Please consider giving some time as you will receive more than you give. Some of us will also continue to do this after our general meeting so anyone who would like to participate, please join us. The donations for the Comfort Bag Project are greatly appreciated and we should be all set. Some of the socks donated at the last meeting were added to this so we are looking good. The plan will be to put the bags together after the New Year. Some of our members will be touring a new mental health facility that provides housing for homeless clients and we will be excited to share the information at our upcoming meetings. Just a reminder to continue to do your walking for the GLOW Program. We encourage you to get together with a friend and enjoy the outdoors while we can. remember to add your hours on our website under the Health and Wellness section - GLOW. Our committee will not meet during the month of December but will pick up again on Monday January 22nd from 1P – 3P at the Kelly Library in the Breen Conference Room. During the next 6 months we would love to have you join us if you are interested in helping us. Just a reminder to all that we are entering Flu season, RSV season and unfortunately Covid is still around. At this time, we will be attending family gatherings and functions so please if you are ill be mindful of taking precautions. Please follow the advice of your primary care provider for vaccine information. The Health and Wellness Committee sends all our best wishes to our fellow sisters for a Very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season! November Update November 2024: The Health and Wellness Committee is excited to come together for another year of health and happiness. As we plan for the year ahead, watch for opportunities to volunteer at Silverthorne for an hour or two every month to help this facility bring joy to the participants. Sheila Casey is taking the lead on developing a schedule, and please consider giving some time. We will also continue to do this after our general meeting until we have a schedule, so anyone who would like to participate, please join us. November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. This progressive brain disease develops slowly but has a huge impact on those who are living with it, their families, and caregivers. The number of people living with Alzheimer's disease is growing. Therefore, our H&W Committee, in partnership with The Residents of Salem Woods, invites you to join us via Zoom to learn effective approaches to communicate and care for someone with dementia, as well as how to effectively connect with and engage your loved one. Presented by Amber Evans on November 13, 2-2:30 pm. RSVP by November 9 to Brittany Talbot, btalbot@residencesalemwoods.com , 603-890-0580 The donations for the Comfort Bag Project are greatly appreciated, and we only need a few more shampoos, conditioners, and soaps, and we should be all set. The plan will be to put the bags together after the New Year. We have two new Mental Health Projects in the discussion phase, so be on the watch for more information. Please continue to do your walking for the GLOW Program. We encourage you to get together with a friend and enjoy the outdoors while we can. We are not designating a day or time as everyone's schedules are different. Our committee will meet monthly on Mondays from 1P – 3P at the Kelly Library in the Breen Conference Room. The dates for the next 6 months will be 10/23, 11/27, 1/22, 2/26 ,3/25 and 4/29. We would love to have you join us if you are interested in helping us. We have donated to The Salem Caregivers Event, The Upper Room and Kulea so far this year. Lots planned for the coming year and will report monthly at the general meeting. Just a reminder to all that we are entering Flu season, RSV season, and unfortunately, Covid is still around. Please follow the advice of your primary care provider for vaccine information. October Update October 2023: The Health and Wellness Committee is looking forward to another great year. Hard to believe that summer is over, but we did not lay idle and have planned for the year ahead. The committee still visited Silverthorne in July and September and as always it was great fun. Due to the success of our Club's monthly visits, Silverthorne has asked if we might be able to help in a new way, more often. Rather than a large group of our members going once a month, they are asking for volunteers to come, possibly just two at a time, any day of the month for one hour; either from 11:30-12:30 or 2-3pm. For more details call Sheila at 603-479-1553. The last of the Comfort Care Bags were delivered to the Haverhill YWCA Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Staff. They were so appreciative and stressed the need. We will commit to doing this again this year. Our committee will meet on 4th Monday of the month from 1P – 3P at the Kelly Library in the Breen Conference Room. The dates for the next 6 moths will be 10/23, 11/27, 1/22, 2/26 and 3/25. We would love to have anyone join us if you are interested in helping us. We have a few things planned for the coming year and will report monthly at the general meeting. Just a reminder to all that we are entering Flu season, RSV season and unfortunately Covid is still around. Please follow the advice of your primary care provider for vaccine information. June Update June 2023: In support of Mental Health, the Salem Area Women’s Club sponsors an event that the Center for Life Management is holding on June 8th at the Atkinson Country Club. We have 14 members attending this event, and Ginger Zee from ABC Good Morning America and Chief Meteorologist-ABC will be the featured speaker. Four women will be able to attend a private reception with Ginger Zee. Their names were selected by a raffle at our Health and Wellness Meeting held on May 8th. The lucky women are: Maureen DiPalma, Marsha Roy, Cindy Hunzelman and Maureen Hanlon. We will also have a networking table at this event where we can highlight the SAWC. We will visit Silverthorne Adult Care after our June meeting to do a fun summer project. We will take July and August off. Just a reminder as we enter summer. With the great weather, there are a few things we definitely want to avoid. I am sure you have heard this a thousand times, but prevention is the best method of avoiding these issues. Sunburn—To avoid this, wear sunscreen and cover up when out in the sun for long periods of time. Applying sunscreen 20 minutes before going out is the best! Mosquito and tick bites – These little creatures carry blood borne illnesses that we fear. Wearing bug repellent is critical to keep these insects at bay. Remember that Ticks must be latched on to the body for 24 hrs. to transmit bacteria so removal asap is important. Disinfect the area with some rubbing alcohol and use some fine tweezers to remove the tick by grabbing as close to the head as possible and firmly pulling back. Do not twist as you remove. You never want to split the tick leaving the head in your skin. Once removed again apply rubbing alcohol to disinfect the area. If you develop a rash at the bite site, headache, fever and muscle soreness call your physician right away. Many physicians will prescribe prophylaxis with antibiotics if you suspect the tick was on you for a long period of time. Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac – Rashes caused by these plants are due to an allergic reaction. If you are exposed to one of these and know you react you need to wash the area immediately to avoid the discomfort these rashes cause. The Health and Wellness Committee wishes you all a safe and happy summer! April Update April 2023: Spring is almost here, and we have had good luck with this mild winter! The latest March storm was a reminder of what winter is usually like here in New England. My flowers are poking up already. We began our visits to the participants at Silverthorne in March and they welcomed us to visit once a month and do an activity for their participants. We really had a great time there and Sheila, Maria and I did 3 activities with the participants who were very engaged. We played a game, read a story and colored shamrocks. Maria’s ability to speak Italian was so appreciated by one of the ladies and the smile she gave when listening to Maria was worth a thousand words. Thank you, Maria! I am hoping we can continue to do this every month after our meeting. The plan for April will be an Easter Theme. Connie has come up with a craft idea already and we will do another game to add some physical activity and we will read an Easter story. It really is a fun and rewarding experience. So, if anyone is interested, please let me know and plan to join us after the meeting on April 4th. The walking Club has met with bad weather for the past few weeks, but we will continue to do group walks meeting at the rail trail near the parking lot of the Tuscan Kitchen Restaurant on Wednesday mornings at 9AM. We are open to walking in different areas also. If you are walking on your own, please document your hours on our website or send to me at lmolchan@comcast.net . The Health and Wellness Committee is having a meeting on March 27th at 1PM. We will meet at Centerpoint Church and will be discussing future projects. We welcome any ideas from our membership. This is your club and we want it to be representative of the women involved. Wishing you all good health and happiness and a very blessed Easter! March 2023 Spring is around the corner, and I hope you are all enjoying this mild winter. Prior to covid, SAWC had an ongoing Club Service Project wherein we would visit Silverthorne Adult Day Center in Salem each month, immediately following our monthly General Membership Meeting. We would like to reactivate this project, starting this month, Tuesday, March 7th. The purpose is to provide and execute an activity with the residents who attend Silverthorne and add some extra sunshine to their day. For March we'll do a St. Patrick's Day activity with them. It will be fun!! Right after our meeting, we will gather together, then drive to Silverthorne (23 Geremonty Drive, between Salem Town Hall and Boys & Girls Club). We'll be there until 3:30ish. We hope you'll join us for this fun and rewarding Service Project! Any further questions, email lmolchan@comcast.net Way to GLOW Walking Club is a program by our Health & Wellness Committee. This is a great group or individual activity that all members can easily participate in. It is recommended that you only need to exercise 30 minutes a day to make a difference in your health. As a club we can do activities together like walk outside at a community trail, at the mall inside when weather is cold or rainy OR incorporate exercise into a meeting. Anyone who would prefer can walk inside your home for thirty minutes. Many of us walk on our own already so we are off to a great start! The Walking Club had its first walk on February 15th and it was lots of fun. We would like to continue to do group walks, meeting at the rail trail near the parking lot of the Tuscan Kitchen Restaurant. The plan is Wednesday mornings at 9am. We are open to walking in different areas also. If you are walking on your own, please document your hours on our website or send to me at lmolchan@comcast.net It's quick and easy to enter on our website: on home page click on 'What we do' tab > Health and Wellness > under 'Current Projects' click on 'Way to Glow!' button, then complete log. Salem Area Women’s Club donates “comfort bags” for sexual assault victims. Connie and I delivered the Comfort Bags to Parkland Hospital, and they were very much appreciated. Thank you to all who have contributed to this project. The Bags going to Holy Family will be delivered in March. Pictured below are Pam of Parkland Hospital, Connie O’Connell of the Salem Area Women’s Club, and the comfort bags. Linda Molchan is taking the picture. March Update February Update February 2023: We have been invited by the State Health and Wellness Community Service Program Chairman to participate in their “Way to GLOW“ Walking Club starting in January 2023. This can be a great group or individual activity that all members can easily participate in. It is recommended that you only need to exercise 30 minutes a day to make a difference in your health. As a club we can do activities together like walk outside at a community trail, at the mall inside when weather is cold or rainy OR incorporate exercise into a meeting. Anyone who would prefer can walk inside your home for thirty minutes. Many of us walk on our own already so we are off to a great start! Each Club will need a Club member to be a Walk Club Leader to schedule walks, document the Club members activities, hours and to report Club activities during 2023. I am looking for volunteers to take on this responsibility to schedule a group walk once a month. We can all take turns doing this. There will put a spot on our website to document your hours and I will be happy to submit totals to the state. If you are not using our website, you can email me your hours and I will include them. lmolchan@comcast.net This is a great way to get involved in a state activity and for us all to have some fun and improve our health. The following is directly from the State Chairman: “We are hoping for 100% participation! Let’s start 2023 off right with bees buzzing! We all could use a little more Glimmer and glow in our lives.” January Update January 2023: December was a busy time and the Health and Wellness Committee completed 2 projects to support Sexual Assault Survivors and Domestic Violence Families. The Sexual Assault Project was completed. This involved putting together Comfort Sacks that contained new clothing and toilet articles for women to use after medical exams in the Emergency Department Twenty Sacks have been completed to be given to 2 hospitals in the greater Salem NH Area. Club members have donated most of these items and it is through your generosity that this project has been successful. The second project completed was supporting 4 families who are fleeing domestic violence. Many articles of clothing and household items were donated by club members and a 200 gift Card to Walmart was given to each family to use towards clothing, food needs, and hopefully a Christmas gift for the children. These items were given to the YWCA to distribute to the families as their locations are kept confidential. We thank club members for their generous support. A new project will begin in 2023. The GFWC NH Health and Wellness Community Service Program Chairman is inviting all GFWC NH Clubs to participate in the “Way to Glow” Walking Club starting in January 2023. This can be done in groups or as individuals, and it is a great way to exercise and improve your health. We will discuss this at our next meeting, and I have ideas on how everyone can participate.

Meeting Location Derry-Salem Elks Lodge #2226 39 Shadow Lake Rd, Salem, NH 03079 (603) 898-7941 The General Membership Meetings are held at the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge monthly. Committee meetings and Board of Director Meetings may be held in different locations. Please check with the committee chairwomen to confirm locations. Directions to the Elks Use this map to get directions from anywhere to the Elks. Click on "Directions" and put in your starting address. Parking @ the Elks Parking @ Elks Regular Parking Front Entrance Parking Lot SAWC members are encouraged to park in the Elks main or lower parking lot. The front door is accessible by going up the outside stairs to the front door. Handicapped parking here. Handicapped Parking If you need to park closer, there are limited handicapped spaces at the top of the hill. You can enter through the back door and straight into the meeting room. When parking in this area, please be mindful of members who use wheelchairs or walkers or have a difficult time getting around. Back door

Environment Our Mission The GFWC Environment Community Service Program encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world’s resources, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainably, and beautify our communities and enjoy nature. Environmental degradation is cumulative, and many scientists warn that we are at a tipping point. There is no time like the present to act. Where is SAWC's Garden on the Salem Bike Ped Corridor Our garden is located on Hampshire Road across the field from Pep Boys. GPS: 9 Hampshire Road, Salem, NH Before September 2023 April Update SAWC Trash Squad Takes on the Veterans Parkway April 11, 2024 Despite the gloomy and damp weather, a group of dedicated members swarmed the Veterans Memorial Parkway in Salem picking up litter. Donning high-visibility vests, boots, rain gear, hats, and gloves, they worked in pairs to tackle the task at hand. As they worked, the sound of laughter and chatter filled the air, and it was inspiring to see how the group remained cheerful and motivated. At one point, a member discovered a soaked $100 bill, but upon closer inspection, it was discovered that it was a fake. Despite the false alarm, the group remained in high spirits and continued their efforts to keep the parkway clean and beautiful. Trash Warriors Anne Reynolds* Linda Simmons* *Committee Chairwoman Betty Gay Carol Demers Chrissy Baroni Cindy Curd Deb Slein Dee Stikeman Donna Mason Jaimie Baker Karen Roulston October Update Town Forest Clean-Up On October 21, members of the SAWC Environmental Committee teamed up with the Salem Conservation Commission to help maintain the Salem Town Forest. Linda Harvey, who is a member of both the Environment Committee and the Conservation Commission, along with Linda Simmons, Mike Banks, and Glen Edwards, volunteered to clear the brush on the Town Forest trails. The Salem Town Forest is situated on Shadow Lake Road, opposite Shadow Lake, and parking is available next to the NH Dept. of Transportation Salt Storage Shed. September Update SAWC Gets Dirty for a Good Cause To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. The Salem Area Women's Club Plants a Stunning Garden For All To Enjoy. September, 2023 Fall is an excellent season for planting, and the Environment Committee of the Salem Area Women's Club took advantage of a beautiful September day to create a new garden along the Salem Bike-Ped Corridor. The garden is located by the Salem/Methuen border and welcomes visitors with various bushes, flowers, and grasses. The club plans to add annuals in the spring and continue maintaining the garden. SAWC is delighted to collaborate with the Friends of the Salem Bike-Ped Corridor in their efforts to enhance and beautify the corridor, which stretches from the Massachusetts border to the Windham Rail Trail. This particular section is a significant step towards the broader goal of the Granite State Rail Trail Association, which seeks to connect the rail trail from Salem to Lebanon, NH, creating a continuous trail that spans 100 miles.