GFWC initiated the Leadership Education and Development Seminar, LEADS, for the purpose of finding, training, and encouraging clubwomen from the grassroots level to pursue and accept leadership opportunities in their clubs, districts, and states. GFWC-NC LEADS was developed in 2002 to build upon GFWC’s goal of developing future leaders. Each district sponsors one member to represent them annually at the GFWC-NC LEADS seminar. The District Representatives receive a complimentary lunch, and one-half night’s accommodation at a designated location. They prepare and present a 3-minute presentation to be given at the LEADS Seminar. This year’s seminar Connect – Learn – Lead! is TBD – tentatively – April 24, 2025.
One District LEADS Representative will be chosen to represent North Carolina at the GFWC Annual Convention LEADS Seminar. GFWC does assist with some of the costs of attending this program at the convention. Participation is highly recommended! GFWC-NC District LEADS Representatives should meet the following criteria:
GFWC-NC LEADS Award – Beverly W. Lassiter silver dish will be awarded annually to a GFWC-NC District LEADS winner. The winner will represent North Carolina at the GFWC Annual Convention.
The GFWC-NC LEADS seminar was expanded to include additional attendees. After the Official District LEADS Representatives have been chosen, the remainder of the attendees will be selected in two ways. District Presidents may submit additional names to the GFWC-NC LEADS Chairman for consideration. Members can apply for admission to GFWC-NC LEADS without being considered for selection as an Official District Representative by applying directly to GFWC-NC LEADS Chairman Christy Frisbee.
Non-district attendees will be responsible for their $35 registration fee, which includes lunch and materials, and their travel to and from the LEADS seminar.