The Benton Woman's Club is a recognized 501c3 charitable women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service in our community.
The Benton Woman's Club was founded in 1910 and became Federated in 1914. We are a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC ) and the state chapter known as GFWC Kentucky. GFWC is the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational women's volunteer service organization - founded in 1890. The national headquarters office is located in Washington, DC and our state headquarters is located in Frankfort, KY.
Our club is dedicated to serving the people of Marshall county through volunteer service. We strive to fulfill all the areas of service as set forth by GFWC while striving to help better the community in which we live.
President: Devan Willoughby
Vice-President: Mikayla Coffenberry Secretary: Donna Smith
Treasurer: Darla Doss
Membership Chair: Cayce Griffith
Paint the Town Pink
Holiday Tour of Homes
Scholarship Presentations
PTTP Grant Fund
Anyone with a volunteer Spirit is welcome to join. Membership is open to women 18 years and up who wish to serve Marshall County and surrounding areas. You do not have to live in Marshall County to be a Member. Club dues are $60.00 for New members, and $50 per year for renewing membership.
The GFWC Arts and Culture Community Service Program encourages members to promote and support art and cultural programs in their clubs and communities, and to expand understanding on every level, from local and regional to national and international. Our goal is to create projects that include crafts, dance, drama, food, music, and other manifestations of art and culture that develop skills, awareness, and appreciation. It is designed to inspire clubwomen and ignite within them a desire to make the world a more beautiful, thoughtful, and caring place.
We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn. Projects in the Education and Libraries Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions and opportunities. These projects promote libraries, literacy, and the love of a good book. Through these efforts, we encourage the growth of individuals and communities at home and around the world.
The GFWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program reminds GFWC members that each of us is a part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community—locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. This Community Service Program highlights and encourages citizenship; crime prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness; the needy, hungry, and homeless; and our military personnel and veterans.
Designed to enable members to gain an understanding and appreciation for all aspects of the environment and the world’s resources, natural and man-made.
The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness. To improve our well being, we must address three key components: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care. This Community Service Program aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of each of these vital areas.
Each term the President's of both GFWC and GFWC Kentucky pick a Special Project. BWC's own Special Project is Paint the Town Pink
P.O. Box 1014, Benton, KY 42025
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Club meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month (August - May). We have other special events throughout the year. Please see our Calendar of Events for Information.
Your support and contributions will enable us to improve and enhance the lives of others in our community.
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Funds Raised during our PTTP Fundraiser will be used directly to help patients in both Marshall County and surrounding Counties. Breast Cancer Patients may apply to receive either a $50 gas card or cold therapy gloves and socks. We want you to know we support you in your fight!
PTTP Breast Cancer Fund
Patient Application for Funds (pdf)
DownloadThen Benton Woman's Club is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for female Marshall County Seniors attending either Marshall County High School or Christian Fellowship School.
Our original Scholarship, known as The Anita Poore Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Mrs. Thomas Poore who served as President of the Benton Woman's Club from 1960-1962, 1966-1967,1969-1971, and 1974-1976.
The Irene Morgan Memorial Scholarship was established in 2016 to honor the memory of Mrs. Bill Morgan, who was Club President from 1986-1988 and served as First District Governor for GFWC Kentucky. She was very active not only on the Club level but also the State level as well. She served as Aide to the State President from 2000-2002.
If you are a female High School Senior from Marshall County and attend one of the two High Schools in the County, we welcome you to apply for our Scholarship(s). Just download the Scholarship Application below and turn it into your Guidance Counselor prior to April 15th.
Scholarship Application (pdf)
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