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 Myrtle Beach Woman's Club In October 1966, a meeting was held at the home of Mr. George Bishop for the purpose of instituting a Federated Woman's Club in the Myrtle Beach area. The meeting was called to order by Mrs Bishop who then read many reasons why a Federated Woman's Club is a good organization for any city or town. Mrs. Bishop was appointed temporary secretary. Nominations were made and approved for a nominating committee with Mrs. Francis Hamp as chairman, assisted by Mrs. Truett Kastner and Mrs. Louis Reeves. This committee was formed to draw up a constitution to be ready for the next meeting, along with a slate of officers to elected for the coming year. This constitution, with minor modifications over the years, is that which is used now. Twenty-one women attended showing great interest and enthusiasm in promoting educational, social and civic progress in this city, state and nation. This remains the purpose of the club today. The first twenty-five years of this organization saw it win more awards and recognitions per capita from the state level than any other club in the district. It was a group that was filled with women who held their membership in high esteem and were prepared to whatever, whenever their club needed. It took no time at all for these women to distinguish themselves as a corps d'esprit in the area. In 1996 a decision was made to break ties with the General Federation of Woman's Clubs in order to continue on in the same pattern of endeavor but on a strictly local level. The club is comprised of strong women who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to service. Our pattern is to reach out as much as possible to grass roots organizations here at home where the need is greatest and our impact can be felt most strongly. Our professional backgrounds are extremely varied and our presence in the community through other personal involvement is notable. Historically, the Myrtle Beach Woman's Club has always led the way in both respecting the environment and protecting it. We look for opportunities to tweak an interest in as well as an awareness in sustainability, and our partnerships in the community reflect our Green Platform. In 2001 the City of Myrtle Beach became Santee Cooper's first Green Power City in the state while Habitat for Humanity is deeply committed to building energy efficient homes; and the "Myrtle Beach Herald" recently announced its intentions to Go Green. As the club's current strategic plan, Showing Our Green is how we go forward in our endeavors - from our giving of the green in our donations... to our conserving of the green in our example... to our growing of the green in our park, Gardens by the Sea... to our wearing of the green in our club colors. We recognize the undeniable importance of caring for our planet. |
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