MONTHLY MEETING plans Sept 2024-April 2025
The regular meetings of the GFWC MVWC are held at Noon the first Thursday of the month September through
May in the Ennis Assembly of God Church 402 Madison
Avenue in Ennis, unless otherwise noted.
August/September (date to be determined)- Joint meeting
with Gallatin Canyon WC
Hostess Committee: Executive Board
September 5-8 – WSR – Seattle, Washington
September 19-22 - GFWC Montana Fall Meeting, Anaconda,
MT – details will be provided later
October 3 – Legislative Action, Website update unveiled
Chair: Jenny Rohrback
Program: To be determined
Hostesses: Beth Pugh (Chair) Barbara Prescott, Sharon Froboese, Judy Maddox, Kathy Carpenter-Green, Jan
Beekman, Barbara Blomeley
November 7 – Civic Engagement & Outreach
Chair: Barbara Gillispie
Hostesses: Jackie Smith (Chair) Jo Campbell, Mary Snyder, Adina vomBerg, Meg Lattanzio, Mary Sedwick, Sue Sherard,
Kelly Anne Dardis, Ruth Hauri, Gale Gough, Alison Bettendorf
December 5- Christmas Party
Hostesses: Executive Board
January Science Fair
TBD
January 2 – Education & Libraries
Chair: Caren Walker
Hostesses: Barbara Gillispie (Chair) Karen Berry, Margie
Reck, Sue Welna, Patsy Eckert, Sue Welna, Elaine Bliss,
Connie Owen, Susan Hardwick, Diane Bales
January- Science Fair – Ennis High School – Date to be
announced
February 6 – Health & Wellness
Chair: Kylie Dickerson
Hostesses: : Jen Winkelman (Chair) Karen Chang, Janet
Dochnahl, Lisa Berke, Rachel Scott, Kiley Dickerson, Lucy
Ennis, Adina vomBerg , Cathie Clark
March 7 – Environment
Chair: Abi King
Hostesses: Tonya Gustafson (Chair) Lisa McDonough, Cynthia Bach, Elsie Gustafson, Corina Gregg, Jen Winkelman
April 3 – Arts & Culture
Chair: Mary Sedwick
Hostesses: Toni Scully (Chair) Nina Heaton, Karen Pennaz, Gale Gough, Lynn Foreman, Kim Montag, Kitty Eneboe, Sylvia
Carpenter, Jeanne Schroeder, Cathey Hardin
April 5 – GFWC MT Central District Convention – Helena –
more details provided later
May - Scholarship Awards
- Ennis High School - Date to be announced
May 1 – Annual Meeting – Installation of Officers & Awards
Chair: Jenny Rohrback
Hostess Committee: Entire Committee (Chair) Susan Dorst, Pauline Baker, Shannon Heckler, Jeanne Adams, Dee
Loveland, Sally Beck, Caren Walker, Jill Gillespie, Sarah Sennette
June 7- 10 – GFWC International Annual Convention –
Atlanta, GA
July 4 – Ennis 4th of July Parade
May in the Ennis Assembly of God Church 402 Madison
Avenue in Ennis, unless otherwise noted.
August/September (date to be determined)- Joint meeting
with Gallatin Canyon WC
Hostess Committee: Executive Board
September 5-8 – WSR – Seattle, Washington
September 19-22 - GFWC Montana Fall Meeting, Anaconda,
MT – details will be provided later
October 3 – Legislative Action, Website update unveiled
Chair: Jenny Rohrback
Program: To be determined
Hostesses: Beth Pugh (Chair) Barbara Prescott, Sharon Froboese, Judy Maddox, Kathy Carpenter-Green, Jan
Beekman, Barbara Blomeley
November 7 – Civic Engagement & Outreach
Chair: Barbara Gillispie
Hostesses: Jackie Smith (Chair) Jo Campbell, Mary Snyder, Adina vomBerg, Meg Lattanzio, Mary Sedwick, Sue Sherard,
Kelly Anne Dardis, Ruth Hauri, Gale Gough, Alison Bettendorf
December 5- Christmas Party
Hostesses: Executive Board
January Science Fair
TBD
January 2 – Education & Libraries
Chair: Caren Walker
Hostesses: Barbara Gillispie (Chair) Karen Berry, Margie
Reck, Sue Welna, Patsy Eckert, Sue Welna, Elaine Bliss,
Connie Owen, Susan Hardwick, Diane Bales
January- Science Fair – Ennis High School – Date to be
announced
February 6 – Health & Wellness
Chair: Kylie Dickerson
Hostesses: : Jen Winkelman (Chair) Karen Chang, Janet
Dochnahl, Lisa Berke, Rachel Scott, Kiley Dickerson, Lucy
Ennis, Adina vomBerg , Cathie Clark
March 7 – Environment
Chair: Abi King
Hostesses: Tonya Gustafson (Chair) Lisa McDonough, Cynthia Bach, Elsie Gustafson, Corina Gregg, Jen Winkelman
April 3 – Arts & Culture
Chair: Mary Sedwick
Hostesses: Toni Scully (Chair) Nina Heaton, Karen Pennaz, Gale Gough, Lynn Foreman, Kim Montag, Kitty Eneboe, Sylvia
Carpenter, Jeanne Schroeder, Cathey Hardin
April 5 – GFWC MT Central District Convention – Helena –
more details provided later
May - Scholarship Awards
- Ennis High School - Date to be announced
May 1 – Annual Meeting – Installation of Officers & Awards
Chair: Jenny Rohrback
Hostess Committee: Entire Committee (Chair) Susan Dorst, Pauline Baker, Shannon Heckler, Jeanne Adams, Dee
Loveland, Sally Beck, Caren Walker, Jill Gillespie, Sarah Sennette
June 7- 10 – GFWC International Annual Convention –
Atlanta, GA
July 4 – Ennis 4th of July Parade
OCTOBER 3, 2024 Meeting minutes
November 7, 2024 Meeting
Susan Hardwick delivered an inspiring reading about the value of time. She reminded us that every single minute is precious, urging us to be mindful of how we spend it. Unlike most things in life, time is one thing you can’t get back once it’s gone!
The entire executive board was present, except for Vurnie Kaye Barnett, who was missed.
We also welcomed two wonderful guest speakers from the Women’s Resource Center in Deland, Montana. They gave an engaging presentation about the vital services they offer to women in need. Since COVID, the demand for their support has skyrocketed.
Here in Madison County, this is the go-to place for help and protection if the need ever arises. The center relies heavily on government grants, covering 90% of their funding. To meet the growing demand, they depend on additional contributions. Exciting news: a special grantor is matching donations up to $15,000 through the end of December!
The Madison Valley Women’s Club (MVWC) will be contributing before the deadline to make sure our donation is doubled. After their visit with us, the speakers continued their presentation at the Madison Valley Library, where even more attendees came to learn about their incredible work.
Let’s spread the word and make a difference together!
The entire executive board was present, except for Vurnie Kaye Barnett, who was missed.
We also welcomed two wonderful guest speakers from the Women’s Resource Center in Deland, Montana. They gave an engaging presentation about the vital services they offer to women in need. Since COVID, the demand for their support has skyrocketed.
Here in Madison County, this is the go-to place for help and protection if the need ever arises. The center relies heavily on government grants, covering 90% of their funding. To meet the growing demand, they depend on additional contributions. Exciting news: a special grantor is matching donations up to $15,000 through the end of December!
The Madison Valley Women’s Club (MVWC) will be contributing before the deadline to make sure our donation is doubled. After their visit with us, the speakers continued their presentation at the Madison Valley Library, where even more attendees came to learn about their incredible work.
Let’s spread the word and make a difference together!
December 5, 2024 Holiday Party
The holiday spirit was in full swing as 57 Members and 15 talented Fiddlers gathered for a festive celebration hosted by the MVWC board. Guests were treated to a delicious feast of ham with all the fixings, topped off with a mouthwatering cobbler dessert. The room buzzed with joy as the local Fiddler Students set the perfect mood, playing cheery holiday tunes.
The evening was brimming with fun as members exchanged thoughtful gifts, and lucky winners of the centerpiece drawing took home some festive table decor. Adding to the merriment, awards were handed out for the most elegantly dressed, funniest outfit, most festive attire, and even the best “Humbug” look—perfect for a little holiday humor.
The highlight of the lunch? The return of the traditional White Elephant! Ruth Hauri was the lucky finder this year, unearthing the quirky keepsake with a rich history. Originating from Nearly New years ago, this quirky little elephant has been a treasured (and mischievous) guest at the holiday party ever since!
The evening was brimming with fun as members exchanged thoughtful gifts, and lucky winners of the centerpiece drawing took home some festive table decor. Adding to the merriment, awards were handed out for the most elegantly dressed, funniest outfit, most festive attire, and even the best “Humbug” look—perfect for a little holiday humor.
The highlight of the lunch? The return of the traditional White Elephant! Ruth Hauri was the lucky finder this year, unearthing the quirky keepsake with a rich history. Originating from Nearly New years ago, this quirky little elephant has been a treasured (and mischievous) guest at the holiday party ever since!
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January 9, 2025
The program for the meeting was education and libraries, the chair was Caren Walker. Missing from the executive board were KellyAnne Dardis and Adina Vom Berg. we enjoyed a delicious meal of a variety of chilies made by the women from Barbara Gillespie‘s committee. We had a special speaker Alan Rohrback, Jenny‘s husband and the CEO of the Madison Valley hospital. He announced that there will be a hearing in Virginia city the next day, January 10 at 10 AM at the community center. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Alan answered questions and specified the importance of showing up at the meeting. A group in Big Sky is suing the hospital and Madison County in an attempt to withdraw from our hospital district.
The main speakers on Education was teacher and advisor Jamie Diehl and two students from the Ennis high school Adian Kramer and Madi Nelson. They are on the board of directors of the FCCLA which is family career and community leadership of America. There are 1300 members in Montana of which there are 23 members in the local chapter in Ennis. They are learning how to develop real world skills and career skills which they in turn can then train other members. They are able to have leadership opportunities and experience in competitive events and meets in family consumer science. We learned a lot and are very proudof this impressive young couple from our school and wish them well in their future endeavors.
Following Jan Beekman given an inspirational reading about I can’t remember Jo Campbell gave the treasurers report and we currently have 150 active members and 23 honorary totaling 173 members. Pauline gave the nearly new report. The coach chairs have been discussing the possibility on our considering an ADA ramp leading to the back door of the nearly new. Vurnie gave the vintage attic report. They are in need of prom dresses and suits, so please everyone look in your closet under new business they discussed a possible addition to the nearly new. It would be a club decision and presently it’s only in the investigation phase door. Price drawings were followed by measurement of the meeting.
The main speakers on Education was teacher and advisor Jamie Diehl and two students from the Ennis high school Adian Kramer and Madi Nelson. They are on the board of directors of the FCCLA which is family career and community leadership of America. There are 1300 members in Montana of which there are 23 members in the local chapter in Ennis. They are learning how to develop real world skills and career skills which they in turn can then train other members. They are able to have leadership opportunities and experience in competitive events and meets in family consumer science. We learned a lot and are very proudof this impressive young couple from our school and wish them well in their future endeavors.
Following Jan Beekman given an inspirational reading about I can’t remember Jo Campbell gave the treasurers report and we currently have 150 active members and 23 honorary totaling 173 members. Pauline gave the nearly new report. The coach chairs have been discussing the possibility on our considering an ADA ramp leading to the back door of the nearly new. Vurnie gave the vintage attic report. They are in need of prom dresses and suits, so please everyone look in your closet under new business they discussed a possible addition to the nearly new. It would be a club decision and presently it’s only in the investigation phase door. Price drawings were followed by measurement of the meeting.
February 2025
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March 6, 2025
The March meeting of the Madison Valley Women's Club was a fantastic time, full of engaging discussions and community spirit. Two high school students, Tegin and Adacus, gave an exciting presentation about the Ennis skate park project, sharing their vision for the space. We had a great turnout with eight wonderful guests: Tracy, Janet, Michelle, Rhonda, Beth, Aleisa, Kathy, Cassandra, and Valerie. Plus, we welcomed a brand-new member—Tracy VonFelden!
Jan Beckman provided an inspirational reading on the power of unnecessary words, reminding us to be mindful and intentional with our communication. Our featured speaker, Dawn Conklin, shared her incredible experiences as a United Nations ambassador, offering unique insights into global diplomacy and advocacy.
Kim Montag announced the slate of officers being presented by the nomination committee, setting the stage for upcoming leadership decisions. Members also had the chance to sign up for some exciting upcoming events, including volunteering at the Spay and Neuter Clinic in April, joining the Sip and Paint event on March 20, and expressing interest in participating in the 4th of July parade.
The meeting was filled with laughter, learning, and meaningful conversations. Be sure to check out the photos of the agenda, speakers, presentation slides, and, of course, the amazing ladies of the Madison Valley Women’s Club!
Jan Beckman provided an inspirational reading on the power of unnecessary words, reminding us to be mindful and intentional with our communication. Our featured speaker, Dawn Conklin, shared her incredible experiences as a United Nations ambassador, offering unique insights into global diplomacy and advocacy.
Kim Montag announced the slate of officers being presented by the nomination committee, setting the stage for upcoming leadership decisions. Members also had the chance to sign up for some exciting upcoming events, including volunteering at the Spay and Neuter Clinic in April, joining the Sip and Paint event on March 20, and expressing interest in participating in the 4th of July parade.
The meeting was filled with laughter, learning, and meaningful conversations. Be sure to check out the photos of the agenda, speakers, presentation slides, and, of course, the amazing ladies of the Madison Valley Women’s Club!
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April 3, 2025
🌼 Madison Valley Women’s Club – April 3, 2025 Meeting Recap 🌼
Spring may still be warming up, but things were buzzing at our April 3rd gathering!
We kicked things off with inspiration from Jan Beekman, who shared a heartfelt reading about weathering life’s turmoil and being a light for others—definitely a soul-hug moment. 💛
Our guest speaker, Lee Robinson, added some literary flair, reading original poems and reminding us how poetry captures the world around us and sparks emotion and ideas. Many tissues may or may not have been used—he was that good!
We also got a timely update on HB 260 and the Hospital District, giving us insight into important community healthcare developments. Thanks to our speaker for making policy feel a little less... dry.
In fabulous local news: Ennis High School students received a jaw-dropping $50,000 donation from Pearl Jam for the skate park! Rock on, kiddos—and thank you, Eddie Vedder & co.
Lunch was lovingly provided by our friends at the Senior Center, who spoiled us with sandwiches, salad, chips, and dessert. Let’s be real—it’s hard to focus when the brownies are that good.
And the excitement continued with new officer elections! Please join us in congratulating:
All in all, it was a meeting filled with inspiration, poetry, purpose, and just the right amount of dessert. See you next month, ladies!
Spring may still be warming up, but things were buzzing at our April 3rd gathering!
We kicked things off with inspiration from Jan Beekman, who shared a heartfelt reading about weathering life’s turmoil and being a light for others—definitely a soul-hug moment. 💛
Our guest speaker, Lee Robinson, added some literary flair, reading original poems and reminding us how poetry captures the world around us and sparks emotion and ideas. Many tissues may or may not have been used—he was that good!
We also got a timely update on HB 260 and the Hospital District, giving us insight into important community healthcare developments. Thanks to our speaker for making policy feel a little less... dry.
In fabulous local news: Ennis High School students received a jaw-dropping $50,000 donation from Pearl Jam for the skate park! Rock on, kiddos—and thank you, Eddie Vedder & co.
Lunch was lovingly provided by our friends at the Senior Center, who spoiled us with sandwiches, salad, chips, and dessert. Let’s be real—it’s hard to focus when the brownies are that good.
And the excitement continued with new officer elections! Please join us in congratulating:
- KellyAnne Dardis – Vice President
- Pauline Baker – President Elect
- Adina vomBerg – Recording Secretary
- Karen Chang – Correspondence Secretary
All in all, it was a meeting filled with inspiration, poetry, purpose, and just the right amount of dessert. See you next month, ladies!
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