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The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its September meeting at the Historic Clubhouse. This was the first meeting after the summer break and the meeting was focused on the club’s Community Service Program (CSP) and upcoming projects for the coming year.
The club will be participating in the third National Day of Service, a day in which all General Federation of Women’s Clubs work together in service to highlight an area of need, take action to address it, and raise public awareness about its importance. This year’s theme is geared towards domestic violence.
Club President Kim Mulrey shared her goals for the club members to be “Rays of Sunshine” (her theme for her 2025-2026 term) in the community and also “Acts of Kindness Challenge” to the club’s Community Service Programs.
Before the meeting ended, the new club yearbooks were presented to members with this year’s being dedicated to Dana White.
Annual Chili Cook-Off
The Club will host its Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue in Statesville. The event will benefit local non-profit Simply Caring.
For those wishing to compete, the cost is $20 per entry and $5 per extra category. Trophies will be awarded to top three “All-Around” Chilis and Specialty Awards for People’s Choice, Showmanship, Spicy Woman (Ladies Only) and First Responders. The entry cut-off date is Saturday, October 25. Registration forms can be found on the club website www.statesvillewomansclub.org.
At the event guests will be able to purchase Chili Sample Kits, which include sampling cups, chips and water. Extra cups, water, chips, desserts and soda will also be available. Red Buffalo Brewing Co. will be on site selling adult beverages to ages 21 and older.
Patrons park in the adjacent lot at Mitchell Community College on West End Avenue. Guests can pay with either cash or card (processing fee applies). Lawn chairs allowed. In addition to the chili there will be Special Entertainment, Community Exhibitors, Fundraiser Raffle and Classic Cars (in Mitchell Community College adjacent parking lot).
NEXT MEETING
The next club meeting will be on Thursday, October 2 at the historic clubhouse. There will be a time of Social Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. and Meeting at 6 p.m. All members, guests and interested women are invited to attend.
LEARN MORE
For information about renting the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club’s Clubhouse for your meeting or event, email the Club at Statesvillewomansclub@gmail.com or call 704-761-8208. The Club website is www.statesvillewomansclub.org. For details on joining the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club, please contact Membership Team member Dana White at 704-641-8199.