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UID:11111-1738454400-1744588800@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:Hotel Arista Raffle
DESCRIPTION:GFWC Illinois Fundraising\nHotel Arista Raffle\n$10 per ticket\n\nWin a one-night stay at Hotel Arista for the GFWC Illinois Convention in Naperville\, IL.\n$175 Value\nWinner will be picked in early April.\n\nWinner will be reimbursed if room is already booked at the $175 value.
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/hotel-arista-raffle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T160000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ribbon Bunco
DESCRIPTION:GFWC Illinois Presents\nBLUE RIBBON BUNCO\nTO SUPPORT PREVENT CHILD ABUSE ILLINOIS\nDATE: APRIL 5th\, 2025\n12:00 – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Lockport Moose Lodge #1557\, 118 E. 10th St.\, Lockport\, IL\nDoors open at 12:00 PM\nFood & Drinks 12:00 PM\nGames start at 1:00 PM\nFood & Drinks are Self-Pay\nRaffles & Cash Prizes!\n$25 advance tickets\n$35 at the door\n 
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/blue-ribbon-raffle/
LOCATION:Lockport Moose Lodge #1557\, 118 E. 10th St\, Lockport\, IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
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CREATED:20250215T123649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203913Z
UID:9399-1745452800-1745711999@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:GFWC IL 2025 Convention
DESCRIPTION:GFWC Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs\nONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION\nINSPIRE 25 ~ Strengthening Leaders\, Empowering Members\nApril 24-26\, 2025\n\n                                                 The last day to register for the Convention is March 31\, 2025.\n  \n\nHotel reservations for the GFWC IL 2025 Convention are now available at:\nTo reserve a room ONLINE….\nVisit our Direct Booking Link:\nhttps://reservations.travelclick.com/111912?groupID=4548499\nThe Hotel Arista\n2139 CityGate Lane\nNaperville\, IL 60563\n(630) 579-7834 or (888) 504-0088 Toll Free\nwww.hotelarista.com\nTo receive our SPECIAL GFWC IL CONVENTION RATE\, reservations must be made by Wednesday\, April 2nd\, 2025!\nRoom rates start at:\n$175.00 for Deluxe Rooms\nCheck-in time is 4:00pm  –  Check-out time is 11:00am\nMention our group name: GFWC Illinois Annual Convention and the Block Code: GFW0425
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/gfwc-il-2025-convention/
LOCATION:Hotel Arista\, Naperville IL\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="GFWC IL":MAILTO:gfwc-illinois@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20250519T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171800Z
UID:12278-1748543400-1748548800@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:GFWC Illinois General and Junior Post-Convention Board of Directors Meeting Virtual via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:GFWC Illinois is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: GFWC Illinois’ Zoom Post Convention Board Meeting \nTime: May 29\, 2025 \n6:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82997771789?pwd=5IbSpZnZAZchNV5Eh09KJL0bytCHbh.1 \nPlease register to attend.\nThis meeting does not have registration fee.
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/gfwc-illinois-general-and-junior-post-convention-board-of-directors-meeting-virtual-via-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T000000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20250609T212903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T212903Z
UID:12345-1748937600-1767225600@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:SUSTAINERS SOCIETY
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URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/sustainers-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20250604T200016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T123448Z
UID:12331-1757228400-1757250000@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:BIRDIES & BRUNCH - BRUNCH ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 1st Annual Birdies & Brunch Golf Outing to support Children’s Research Foundation!\nSunday\, September 7\, 2025 \n7:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nPrairie Landing Golf Club\, 2325 Longest Drive\, West Chicago\, IL 60185 \nSchedule of Events \n7:00 – 7:45 AM         Golf Registration & Bloody Mary Bar  \n8:00 – 10:30 AM       Shotgun Start \n10:30 – 1:00 PM       Brunch\, Presentation\, and Raffles      \nAll proceeds benefit Children’s Research Foundation founded in 1956. The foundation provides grants for medical research on specific diseases/disorders affecting children. CRF funds research physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital.
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/birdies-brunch-brunch-only/
LOCATION:Prairie Landing Golf Club\, 2325 Longest Drive\, West Chicago\, IL\, 60185\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20250605T145618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T202447Z
UID:12326-1757228400-1757250000@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:BIRDIES & BRUNCH
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for the 1st Annual Birdies & Brunch Golf Outing to support Children’s Research Foundation!\nSunday September 7\, 2025\n7:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nPrairie Landing Golf Club\, 2325 Longest Drive\, West Chicago\, IL 60185\n$150.00 per Golfer – Price includes 9-hole round to play & Brunch\n** For a Golf Twosome ($300.00)\, place 2 in cart & upon checkout you will be asked to enter attendees names & email\n** For a Golf Foursome ($600.00)\, place 4 in cart & upon checkout you will be asked to enter attendees names & email. \nSchedule of Events\n7:00 – 7:45 AM         Golf Registration & Bloody Mary Bar \n8:00 – 10:30 AM       Shotgun Start\n10:30 – 1:00 PM       Brunch\, Presentation\, and Raffles     \nAll proceeds benefit Children’s Research Foundation founded in 1956. The foundation provides grants for medical research on specific diseases/disorders affecting children. CRF funds research physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital.\n 
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/birdies-brunch/
LOCATION:Prairie Landing Golf Club\, 2325 Longest Drive\, West Chicago\, IL\, 60185\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20250609T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T163159Z
UID:12335-1757228400-1757250000@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:BIRDIES & BRUNCH SPONSORSHIP
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 1st Annual Birdies & Brunch Golf Outing to support Children’s Research Foundation!\nSunday September 7\, 2025\n7:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nPrairie Landing Golf Club\, 2325 Longest Drive\, West Chicago\, IL 60185\nSPONSORSHIP LEVELS\nCHAMPION SPONSOR $2500\nEAGLE SPONSOR  $1500\nBIRDIE SPONSOR  $750\nPAR SPONSOR  $500\nFAIRWAY FRIEND  $250  \n*** PLEASE SUBMIT LOGO/GRAPHICS TO GFWCILLINOIS@SBCGLOBAL.NET\nQuestions? \nContact: Loretta Revesz (847) 212-5619 or reveszloretta@gmail.com \nAll proceeds benefit Children’s Research Foundation founded in 1956. The foundation provides grants for medical research on specific diseases/disorders affecting children. CRF funds research physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital.
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/birdies-brunch-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Prairie Landing Golf Club\, 2325 Longest Drive\, West Chicago\, IL\, 60185\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20250728T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T162033Z
UID:12537-1758303000-1758384000@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:Fall Board & State Wide Conference
DESCRIPTION:GFWC ILLINOIS – United for Service & Success\n2025 Fall Board of Directors’ Meeting Friday\, Sept. 19\n5:00 PM – 8:30PM\n     Statewide Conference\, Sept. 20\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nRegistration & Breakfast start at 8:00 AM\nThe Cliff Event Center\, 1105 E Peru St\, Princeton\, IL 61356\n\nFriday\, Registration and Dinner Buffet – $30.00\nIncludes:\nChicken Strips – BBQ\, Ranch\nSalad – Ranch\, French\, Italian\nPotato Salad\nPretzel Sticks w/Cheese Sauce\nGluten Free – Salad with Grilled Chicken \n\nSaturday Registration with Light Breakfast & Lunch Buffet – $45.00\nIncludes:\nBreakfast\nBagels with Cream Cheese\nAssorted Muffins\n        Assorted Fruit\nOrange Juice and Coffee/Creamer/Sugar\n\nBuffet\nHam/Cheese Sliders\nTurkey/Cheese Sliders\nMayo\, Ketchup\, Mustard\nPasta Salad\nChips\nDessert\n     Veggie Tray\nGluten Free- ham/turkey wrap\n\n\n\nIce\, water\, and unsweetened tea will be provided both days.   Soda pop and any alcoholic drinks are available from the main bar.\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE  SEPTEMBER 12TH \n\n\nLODGING\nHotel Room Block is at the\nAmericInn by Wyndham\, 2120 Claude Bailey Parkway\, Princeton IL\n$140 per night + taxes\, etc.    Double Queens\nCode: GFWC2025\nMust Call direct: 815-872-5000  \nDEADLINE FOR HOTEL IS AUGUST 18TH\n\nAdditional Lodging: Airbnb – www.PrincetonQuiltersCottage.com & The Flats at Elm Place – No. 2  or any of Ryan And Matt Units– 10% discount – Code: GFWC
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/fall-board-state-wide-conference/
LOCATION:The Cliff Event Center\, 1105 East Peru Street\, Princeton\, IL
ORGANIZER;CN="GFWC IL":MAILTO:gfwc-illinois@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20251020T192343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T182203Z
UID:12894-1761987600-1761991200@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:Award Entry Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:Make your reservation to attend the Virtual Award Entry Workshop\, Saturday November 1st from 9 to 10:00 AM.\nPresident Elect\, Karyn Charvat & Director Elect\, Ashley Wilhelm will review the procedure and provide “helpful hints” from what we learned in the past!\nThere will also be a chance to ask questions about filling out your award entries and the procedures on sending them.\n Zoom link for your records  –  also a reminder email with link will be sent out on Thursday October 30th.\n*** YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION!***\n\nGFWC Illinois is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: GFWC Illinois’ Award Entry Webinar\nTime: Nov 1\, 2025 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89983679561?pwd=nz9HgAV81c8115tFLodvGiyRlg2bwI.1 \nMeeting ID: 899 8367 9561\nPasscode: 484173 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,89983679561# US (Chicago)\n+13092053325\,\,89983679561# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89983679561/invitations?signature=BxdZt_zGzLwxNqxSiFN4VMJgZ7ejldz_Ys6MbN7I0FI \n\nThis is a FREE workshop. \nIf less than 20 attendees\, President Elect Or Direct Elect will reach out personally to those registered. 
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/award-entry-workshop-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20251002T170742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T023800Z
UID:12837-1762588800-1762621200@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:November Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Winter” Board of Directors Meeting\nNovember 8\, 2025\nThe Lincoln Woman’s Club’s Clubhouse\, 230 McLean St\, Lincoln\, IL 62656.\nMeeting Starts at 9:00 AM\nONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS NOVEMBER 1ST!\nGroup meetings will be scheduled on Friday\, November 7\, in the afternoon\, dinner on your own\, and then: \n\nFriday Mixer in Lincoln \nPlease join the Lincoln Woman’s Club for an evening mixer starting at 7:30 pm on Friday at the home of LWC president Susan Rohrer\, 203 10th Street in Lincoln. Desserts and beverages will be served. \n\n******HOTEL & ACCOMODATIONS INFORMATION******\n**Hampton by Hilton-Lincoln\, 1019 N Heitmann Drive ~ Lincoln\, Illinois 62656There is a hot breakfast included with the motel. It is a 2-minute walk across the parking lot to Cracker Barrel.\n3-star hotelWebsite: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/spilnhx-hampton-lincoln/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HX-SPILNHX&y_source=1_MjA4MTgzNC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D Must call direct: P. 217-732-6729Code: IFWC\n\n\nLinks to a few Airbnb locations in Lincoln: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1218236190937039247?adults=1&check_in=2025-11-07&check_out=2025-11-08&location=Lincoln%2C%20IL&search_mode=regular_search&source_impression_id=p3_1758947434_P3GiBTGC2wr-C_5h&previous_page_section_name=1001&federated_search_id=3dd0a0e4-b0e5-44d8-9b20-fde498b80e49 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/837602450112373092?source_impression_id=p3_1758948040_P3xKYPUj88NUXsbQ  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43848371?source_impression_id=p3_1758948088_P3hBZ2qYj8wFdUZF  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43848371?source_impression_id=p3_1758948129_P3SrftczhPRlqOw5
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/november-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Lincoln Woman’s Club Clubhouse\, 230 McLean St\, Lincoln\, IL\, 62656
ORGANIZER;CN="GFWC IL":MAILTO:gfwc-illinois@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T000000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20251111T173331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T194926Z
UID:13009-1762848000-1765152000@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:GFWC Illinois Fall Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Win this GFWC Merch Raffle in time for the Holidays!\n \n  \nThis basket features over $200 worth of products. Shipping included if applicable.\n\nParticipation is open now through December 7\, 2025 @ 11:59 PM\n$5 per ticket or 6 for $20
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/gfwc-illinois-fall-raffle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T000000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20260210T203649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T163917Z
UID:13229-1770681600-1775692800@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:DoubleTree Hotel Raffle
DESCRIPTION:GFWC Illinois Fundraising\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raffle\n$10 per ticket\n\nWin a one-night stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel for the GFWC Illinois Convention in Bloomington\, IL.\n$133 Value\nWinner will be picked in early April.\n\nWinner will be reimbursed for a booked hotel room at the DoubeTree in Bloomington.\n$133 value.
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/doubletree-hotel-raffle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20260126T172843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T172843Z
UID:13153-1771664400-1771678800@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:GFWC Illinois Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\nMeeting begins 9:00 am\nLink to the meeting will be in the Call.\nPlease register to attend.\nThis meeting has no registration fee.
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-via-zoom-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20260112T172347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T193237Z
UID:13084-1774180800-1774195200@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:BLUE RIBBON BUNCO
DESCRIPTION:TO SUPPORT PREVENT CHILD ABUSE ILLINOIS\nDATE: MARCH 22ND\, 2026\n12:00 – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Lockport Moose Lodge #1557\, 118 E. 10th St.\, Lockport\, IL\nDoors open at 12:00 PM\nFood & Drinks 12:00 PM\nGames start at 1:00 PM\nFood & Drinks are Self-Pay\nRaffles & Cash Prizes!\n$25 advance tickets\n$35 at the door\n  \n*** It is requested that participants register together as one team or there is no guarantee you will be seated together to start the game.
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/blue-ribbon-bunco/
LOCATION:Lockport Moose Lodge #1557\, 118 E. 10th St\, Lockport\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065313
CREATED:20260302T012254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T202203Z
UID:13296-1776412800-1776684600@gfwcillinois.org
SUMMARY:GFWC IL 2026 Convention
DESCRIPTION:GFWC Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs\nONE HUNDRED THIRTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION\n\nApril 16-19\, 2026\n                                                 The last day to register for the Convention is March 31\, 2026.\nLate fees apply after March 31st\n  \n  \n\nHotel reservations for the GFWC IL 2026 Convention are now available at:\nTo reserve a room ONLINE….  https://hil.tn/5g3jcq\n\nThe DoubleTree by Hilton\n10 Brickyard Drive\nBloomington\, IL 61701\n(309) 664-6446\nTo receive our SPECIAL GFWC IL CONVENTION RATE\, reservations must be made by Thursday March 26\, 2026!\nRoom rates start at:\n$133.00 for Deluxe Rooms\nCheck-in time is 4:00pm  –  Check-out time is 11:00am
URL:https://gfwcillinois.org/event/gfwc-il-2026-convention/
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