Fall Donations Trip

Thanks to all who brought donations to our October 3 meeting for The Second Time Around Boutique in Wartburg, TN., operated for the benefit of the Unicorn Fund.  And, thanks to our members who drove the donations to Cookeville and met the Unicorn van.  The proceeds generated from re-sale through the boutique will be used to assist those in need in Morgan and Scott counties.

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday, Nov 11:  7 - 10am    The events coordinator with Carnton Plantation is wondering if any one would be able to help them out with the water station at their annual 5K 

? They need a couple volunteers to hand out water cups/man the water station and pick up cups/keep event litter-free. All KWB/BFWSC volunteers would be at the 1 water station. Respond to Jennifer via email: jenniferg@williamson-tn.org  

Models for our December 5 luncheon to model Middle Eastern clothing.  The height range required is 5'4" to 5'8".   A fitting and rehearsal is tentatively planned for Nov. 27 @ Brentwood Country Club.

Email Lisa Ward:  lhward928@gmail.com

 Are you a football fan looking for volunteer opportunities? SUPPORT THE TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL by working a stand at Nissan Stadium during one of the following games:

 

Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (11/05/17)

Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals (11/12/17)

Titans vs. Houston Texans (12/03/17)

Titans vs. Los Angeles Rams (12/24/17)

Music City Bowl (12/29/17)

Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (12/31/17)    Details/registration at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/TennesseeEnvironmentalCouncil/NissanStadium.html

BFWSC Members Volunteer at Williamson County Fair

The Brentwood/Franklin Woman's Service Club had fun at this year's county fair, manning the Keep Williamson Beautiful booth.  Thanks to all who participated and handed out information.

November Guest Speaker: Tre Hargett, Secretary of State, Tennessee

We are pleased to welcome our Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, as our guest speaker at our November 7, 2017, meeting at the Williamson County Library.

Mr. Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013 and 2017. Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees. He also serves on 15 boards and commissions, two of which he is the presiding member. The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government.

GFWC and the Brentwood/Franklin Woman's Service Club, as part of our Public Issues Community Service Program seek to

•  Educate club members and local communities on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
•  Use resources, to increase patriotism, pride in heritage, and active community involvement.
•  Encourage active involvement in the legislation and regulation of issues that affect the world around us.

Our October Program

We are delighted to have Col. John Krenson, Executive Director of Operation Stand Down Tennessee, as our Veterans' program speaker on October 3.

Col. Krenson completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and was a project officer at the Joint Forces Headquarters for the Tennessee Army National Guard in Nashville before joining Operation Stand Down within the last year.  He is a 2012 graduate of the prestigious US Army War College where he earned a master's degree in strategic studies and is a permanent deacon at Christ the King parish.

Operation Stand Down Tennessee is the only Veteran Service Center recognized by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.  Serving Veterans is their sole focus with 1) a Veterans Service Center, 2) a transitional Housing program, 3) Stand Down Events, and 4) a thrift store.

The GFWC Brentwood/Franklin Woman's Service Club is a proud supporter of Operation Stand Down.

Flag Presentation

Finding that the Williamson County Library, where we hold most of our monthly meetings, did not have its own American flag, the Brentwood-Franklin Woman’s Service Club set out to provide one.  On September 5 @ 10am a formal presentation was be made in the large meeting room, Williamson County Library, 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin. 

Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn's office provided the flag and our club, through the networking contacts of our member Colleen Smith, provided the holder.

See Williamson Herald article/image:  http://www.williamsonherald.com/features/w_life/article_43548de8-98de-11e7-89c3-5fb8d5c68ffd.html

Collaboration with Williamson County Arts Council

The GFWC Brentwood/Franklin Woman's Club is pleased to have sponsored  an Arts Council Artist in Residence project at Page High School earlier this year.  Members of the club met Nan Zierden, president of the Arts Council, at Page in August to view the finished mural.

In attendance to view the mural were:  Nancy Deal, BFWSC president, Liz Martin, Pat Grove, Helen Holzen, BFWSC Arts Community Service Area chairman, Nan Zierden, Williamson County Arts Council president, and Gail Miles, BFWCS immediate past president: