The women of The Violet Township Women's League are a friendly bunch. Guests are always welcome at our general meetings. You don't need an invitation, a reservation, or a sponsor. 

What can you expect when you attend a VTWL meeting?
You will be greeted with a smile.
You will be introduced to our friendly members.
You will be guided to the Interest Group table.
You will be fed (yum!).
You will be given the opportunity to win raffles.
You will participate in a fun and/or informative program.
You will sit in on a short business meeting.

YOU WILL BE WELCOMED!





Are you ready to attend a meeting or club function? Do you need more information? We want to help and to answer your questions. You can contact us several ways:

Call VP for Membership, Anna Ruth Runyan at

614-833-6659

Send us an email at vtwl07@gmail.com

Our mailing address is:

VTWL, P.O. Box 384, Pickerington, OH 43147

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Violet Township Women's League is a not-for-profit, charitable, and social organization formed to bring women from the Pickerington, Violet Township, and surrounding communities together in friendship and service. Our members come from all ages and stages of life yet all share an interest in supporting the community in which we live. The Violet Township Women's League offers a variety of activities and events that promote the fundamentals of friendship and community service the Club was founded upon. Established in July 1999, VTWL is an outgrowth from what was The Welcome Wagon Club of Violet Township. When Welcome Wagon International disbanded all nationally affiliated clubs, the members of the Violet Township group formed a women's club that would meet the social needs of its members while focusing on service to the community.

We believe that the strong bonds of good friendships are built through interaction with others who share similar interests. Members of The Violet Township Women's League get to know each other through the social activities and events sponsored by the Club. Participation in a variety of interest groups is open and available to all members. There are groups that meet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Others meet to play cards, see movies, do needlework, discuss books, or take a day trip somewhere fun.

Leadership

The Club is managed by a Board of Directors. The Executive Board is made up of  five elected officers: President, 1st VP (Programs), 2nd VP (Membership), Secretary, and Treasurer. The balance of the board consists of committee chairs who  volunteer their time and energy to the Club for a year-long term. A new board is installed at the May meeting each year. All members are eligible to serve on the board regardless of previous experience or amount of time in the Club. In fact, new faces and fresh perspectives help keep the Club moving forward!


Community Service

Community Service is the driving force behind The Violet Township Women's League. The Violet Township Women's League Community Service Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 to reward the hard work and dedication of a local college bound student. The Scholarship Fund was started as a way to provide  a consistent outlet for the Club's fundraising efforts and to assist the Club in developing an identity within the Pickerington community. The fund started out small with the proceeds from the first VTWL Style Show & Luncheon but, thanks to the hard work of the VTWL members and the loyal support of the Pickerington community, it has grown to the point where in Spring 2008 VTWL was, for the first time, able to award two scholarships.


In addition to the Scholarship Fund, The Violet Township Women's League also supports a number of local charities, causes, and service projects throughout the year:


  • Voluntary donations are collected at each monthly meeting to benefit a designated charity or cause.
  • The Club works with Fairfield County Department of Jobs & Family Services to 'adopt' one or more families and provide them with gifts and food each holiday season.
  • The VTWL makes end-of-the year donations to several local charities and causes as voted upon by the membership.
  • When an unexpected situation arises, VTWL offers support as needed. Any member can present a need to the group and/or request Club assistance.

Membership

Are you interested in learning more about our Club or trying out one or two of our fun interest groups? Guests are always welcome at our general meetings. We will answer your questions, share interest group information, and provide you with everything you need to know about VTWL!


General meetings are normally held the 4th Tuesday of each month August through May. We meet at the American Legion Post located at 7725 Refugee Road NW (across from PHS North). Doors open at 6:30 allowing time to sign-in, socialize, purchase raffle tickets, and sign-up for interest groups before the scheduled program begins at approximately 7:15. The program is followed by a short meeting in which the board addresses the day-to-day business of the Club.


Membership is open to all women living in or near Pickerington and Violet Township. We have members from Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Baltimore, Blacklick, and Pataskala.


Dues are $25 annually (pro-rated after January 1) and cover the cost of administrative functions -- membership, room rental, newsletter, directory.


Ready to join? Membership forms are available at each general meeting or you may simply complete a membership form and return it and your check (made payable to VTWL) to:


Violet Township Women's League

P.O. Box 384

Pickerington, OH 43147


For more information, please contact our Vice President for Membership,Anna Ruth Runyan, at (614) 833-6659 or click on the Contacts icon of this website.