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Page 2 THE FEDERATION JOURNAL Fall—1962 THE FEDERATION JOURNAL “Lifting As We Climb” Issued by The N. C. Federation of Negro Woman’s Club Editor: Mrs. Fannie T. Newsome, Rich Square Editorial May I use this space to tell you of some things N. C. Federated Women can be truly proud about. Things that make one glow with in and say, “Yes I am apart — I am counted — and I am truly glad — Thanks to God for the op portunity.” During the 1961-62 Federation year our clubs have heard the “Clarion Watch Wordf’ of the state projects: Scholarship Birthday Gifts Braille Magazine along with our local community club activities; Federated Dis tricts and Southeastern Region appeals. This v/as not total fulfillment of our obligations to affiliations. Beginning with the Shelby visit of the N.A.C.W.C., president, Mrs. Rosa L. Gragg, we have had many calls from National Headquarters, leading to the recent Thirty-third Biennial Convention in Washing ton, D. C. First for Life Memberships cost ing $100.00 per person. These North Carolinians have completed their payments: Mrs. E. M. Spellman, Mrs. E. O. Donoho, Mrs. Esther Moore, Miss W. M. Crossen, N. C. Federa tion of Negro Women’s Club. Dr. Charlotte H. Brown — Me- moriam and these names were dis played with those of other states on the plaque in Washington. Secondly — Frederick Douglas Home Fund Drive to raise money for the restoration of the home of the famous abolitionist. For this N. C. Federated Clubs contributed $572.50; from 51 clubs, 5 individu als and 6 non-federated groups. We are all well rewarded because President John F. Kennedy signed legislation on September 5, 1962 which makes the home of Douglas a National Shrine and a part of the park system of the National Capitol. This act climaxes the long effort on the part of the N.A.C.W.C. and President Gragg to honor Frederick Douglas, born a slave and rose to international fame. We are all proud North Car olina had a part in this. Third — An invitation came to us by letter, very late, asking that I would be a member of “The Presi dent’s Committee of 100” to raise $100.00 each for liquidation of a mortgage on the National Head quarters at 1601 “R” St., N.W., Washington, D. C. The plan called for ten donors or more at $10.00 each, whose names will be en- scrolled on a metal plaque in headquarters. Our total here was $101.00 contributed by the follow ing: Dr. C. H. Brown, deceased, Mrs. E. M. Spellman, Miss W. M. Cors- sen, Mrs. A. P. Collins, Miss Con stance Young, Mrs. V. T. Bishop, Mrs. Willie Moultree, Mrs. Alma Dockery, Miss M. D. Holmes, Mrs. Fannie T. Newsome, Shelby Negro Women’s Club. A committee including past Na tional President, Mrs. Irene Mc Coy Gaines; National Treasurer, Mrs. Inez Tinsley, left one session of the Convention to go to a bank, pay the debt and returned with the cancelled mortgage. During the banquet the torch was lighted and Mrs. Gaines burned a “mock” mortgage while “The President’s Committee of 100” stood. This was a rewarding experience. North Carolina stood up and was counted. Last but by no means least: We are happy to have retained first place in the National Scrap Book Contest among twelve books en tered in the Contest for 1962. Our score was 95. Eight new pages had been added to the book picturing our newest state project, using letters, news clippings on the project and pic tures of birthday parties at the Girl’s Training School, Kinston. Other pages of pictures and clip pings and etc. of club projects and N. C. events. It is the presen tation of project activities and the organization of our Scrap Book that has won for us this honor over other states. Then we bring you the National First Place Trophy for State Sta tistical Reports for 1962. This is a step forward for in 1960 we rated second place among the 41 states. This shows how strong and well organized the North Carolina Fed eration is. Hats off to our admin istration and those of us who back them up. Now we face a new year for the State and a new Biennial for the National. Can we do less? No! No! May we pledge ourselves to fol low through the new year with the light which God gives us: of Truth, wherever it may lead — of Free dom, revealing new opportunities for individual development and service — of Faith, opening new visions of a better world — of Love, daily binding brother to brother in closer bonds of friend ship and affection. Thus we shall go forward to the work of another year with stead fastness and confidence, assured of success. Actions Of Executive Board Septemper 29, 1962 The meeting was held in the Evans Metropolitan AMEZ Church of Fayetteville. The board was guest of Federated Club Women of the Southeastern District. 1. Miss W. Laws, Chairman of Birthday Project gave detail ex planation of the procedure of this project and her findings up to this time. The clubs are not giving the project the support needed. It is hoped things will improve very soon. There are about 91 active clubs in the state and there are between 52 and 72 birthdays in the four institutions each month. This means that each club should plan for and expect to be asked to contribute about nine gifts a year. It was agreed that Miss Religious Emphasis FACING THE NEW CLUB YEAR We pledge ourselves To follow through the coming year The light which God gives us: The light of Truth, wherever it may lead; The light of Freedom, revealing new opportunities for individual development and service; The light of Faith, opening new visions of the better world to be; The light of Love, daily binding brother to brother and man to God in ever closer bonds of friendship and affection. Guided by this light. We shall go forward to the work of another year with steadfastness and confidence. “THE WORLD’S BIBLE” by Annie Johnson Flint Christ has no hands but our hands To do His work today; He has no feet but our feet To lead men in His way; He has no help but our help To bring them to His side. We are the only Bible The careless world will read; We are the sinner’s gospel. We are the scoffer’s creed; We are the Lord’s last message. Given in deed and word. What if the type is crooked? What if the print is blurred? What if our hands are busy With other work than His? What if our feet are walking Where sin’s allurement is? What if our tongues are speaking Of things His lips would spurn? How can we hope to help Him And hasten His return? Laws shall work through the four District Presidents to bring about more satisfactory results in this project. Each board member was asked to make a special effort to urge clubs to plan for full support and budget at least ten dollars a year to give birthday gifts to the boys and girls of the institutions. 2. The following Program Com mittee was appointed to plan for the 1963 Annual Convention in Statesville, N. C. on. May 3 and 4, 1963. Mrs. L. Y. Brown, Chairman; Mrs. Plassie Harris, Co-Chairman; Mrs. G. F. Mathews, Mrs. Bessie SatcheU, Mrs. Eugene Jarret. The theme shall be; “A Chal lenge for Change.” 3. The 1963 Election Committee on nomination of officers was elected: Mrs. Annie Pridgen, Chairman; Miss W. Crosson, Mrs. L. Al bright, Mrs. Colinia Williams, Mrs. A. L. Murphy. 4. The Director of The Federa tion of Girl’s Clubs made a report of recommendations by the Youth Board of Directors, of which Mrs. Lucde Albright is the State Di rector. It was approved as read, and will be found in detail on youth page of this issue. 5. Correspondence was read from both National and Regional presi dents of the NACWC. Subscrip tions for the U.N.E.S.C.O. Courier monthly magazine were solicited. The Southeastern Regional meeting on July 28-30, 1963 in Mi ami, Florida was announced. It wiU be held at the fabulous Hamp ton House Motel and ViUas. A post Convention tour is being planned to Nassua. A Regional Centennial Souvenir Program Book is being planned as part of the exhibit in 1963 Eman cipation Celebration in Chicago. Clubs are asked to present ma terial. 6. By leaders the N. C. Feder ated girls were reported having made a very fine presentation for their first time attending the Na tional Ass. of Colored Girl’s Con vention in Washington, D. C. Re port on youth page. 7. It was suggested that work shops in teaching and planning of the work and duties of the state federation clubs be supported by all federated club members. 8. Congratulations to our state scrapbook committee! Our book won first consideration by the judges at the national meeting. Some members were absent due to illness, for which all present were sorry. The hospitality of the host was greatly appreciated by those attending. Mrs. A. B. Byrd Chairman of Board, presiding Mrs. E. M. SpeUman, Pres. Bessie SattsbeU, Reporter
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