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Appointed by the Board of Garrett County Commissioners, GCCW Commissioners are tasked with promoting a positive image of women, advise county government, advance solutions, and serve as a countywide resource to promote social, political, and economic equality for women.
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Check out what’s happening with the Garrett County Commission for Women below.
You can also view our meeting/event schedule and minutes of past meetings at our meetings page.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for the 2024 Hall of Fame Brunch to be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Join us in celebrating the achievements of our 2024 inductees, our 2024 scholarship winners, and our 2024 Young Woman of Distinction! To purchase tickets, click the following link: GCCW Hall of Fame Tickets
The Garrett County Commission for Women is seeking your recommendation of an outstanding Garrett County woman for induction into the Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame. Nominees should be women who have made outstanding contributions to Garrett County and are role models for tomorrow’s female leaders. The Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame was established in 1995 through the efforts of the Garrett County Commission for Women. Its purpose is to honor local women who have made substantial or outstanding contributions to the economic, political, and cultural life of Garrett County. Up to three women are inducted each year. Both …
Do you know a woman who has made outstanding contributions to Garrett County and is a role model for tomorrow’s female leaders. The Garrett County Commission for Women is seeking your nomination of an outstanding Garrett County woman for induction into the Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame. The Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame was established in 1995 through the efforts of the Garrett County Commission for Women. Its purpose is to honor local women who have made substantial or outstanding contributions to the economic, political, and cultural life of Garrett County. Up to three women are inducted each …
Garrett County Commission for Women is to award up to five (5) $500 scholarships! Qualifications: You must To apply, you must: or post-secondary school, college or university; and Deadline: March 1, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. Completed applications with all required supporting documents must be received by March 1, 2024. Applications may be submitted electronically to dodgerhiannon@gmail.com, dropped off, or mailed to, Garrett County Commission for Women, c/o Board of County Commissioners, 203 South Fourth Street, Room 207, Oakland, MD 21550. Questions? Contact GCCW Chair Juliet Sanders at 240-321-3206
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for the 2022 Hall of Fame Brunch on April 30, 2022 at 9:00 AM. Join us in celebrating the achievements of our 2022 inductees, our 2022 scholarship winners, and our 2022 Woman of Tomorrow. Click here to purchase tickets!
GOAL: To honor an extraordinary young woman in grades 9 through 12 who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership, community service and academic excellence.HOW: The honoree will be recognized at the GCCW Annual Hall of Fame Brunch event, dates and location to be determined. She will receive a plaque and the opportunity to name a charity/non-profit of her choice to receive a monetary award.CRITERIA:The honoree must be a native of, or have lived a significant portion of their lives in, Maryland and currently reside in Garrett County.The honoree will be selected based on:• Academic performance• Activities/accomplishments/leadership in school and in …
The Garrett County Commission for Women is seeking your recommendation of an outstanding Garrett County woman for induction into the Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame. Nominees should be women who have made outstanding contributions to Garrett County and are role models for tomorrow’s female leaders.The Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame was established in 1995 through the efforts of the Garrett County Commission for Women. Its purpose is to honor local women who have made substantial or outstanding contributions to the economic, political, and cultural life of Garrett County.Up to three women are inducted each year. Both historical and …
PRESS RELEASE TO: Local media FROM: Lisa Thayer Welch, Chairperson RE: Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame & Woman of Tomorrow DATE: February 6, 2022, for immediate release GCCW Seeking Nominations for Women’s Hall of Fame and Woman of Tomorrow Do you know a woman who has made outstanding contributions to Garrett County and is a role model for tomorrow’s female leaders. The Garrett County Commission for Women is seeking your nomination of an outstanding Garrett County woman for induction into the Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame. The …
The following legislative proposals that are to be presented at the MLAW Fall Conference on Saturday, November 13, 2021. 1. Time to Care Act: This legislation would ensure Marylanders no longer have to choose between the job they need and the family they love by establishing a family and medical leave insurance fund to provide partial wage replacement for employees who take leave to care for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, their own serious medical condition, or a family member’s military deployment. 2. Motor Vehicle Insurance – Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating – Use …
