The General Federation of Women's Clubs of the South Brunswick Islands (GFWC-SBI) is a chapter of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), which is one of the world's largest and oldest non-denominational, non-partisan, International VOLUNTEER service organizations for women.   The GFWC-SBI (Originally chartered as the South Brunswick Islands Woman's Club: SBIWC) received our charter from the General Federation of Women's Clubs of North Carolina (GFWC-NC) (which was then known as the NC Federation) in April 1989.  Since then our club has grown from a membership of 16 to 50+ members.  We are located in beautiful Brunswick County, along the southeastern North Carolina Coastline!

GFWC-South Brunswick Islands Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP

are shown Honoring Our Hometown Heroes and Celebrating National First Responders Day!  Thank You to Our Town of Shallotte First Responders!

From L:R - Town Administrator Mimi Gaither (and GFWC-SBI Clubwoman!), GFWC-SBI President Beth Elliott, Sandy Grundy (GFWC-SBI), Jo Ann Bass (GFWC-SBI), Mayor Walt Eccard, Kate Bauer (GFWC-SBI), Scott Branning (SPD), Robert Gravino (SPD), Eileen Brown (GFWC-SBI) ,Chris Angotti (GFWC-SBI) , Jimmy Yates (SFD) Paul Dunwell (SFD), Valor, and Ben Cooke (SFD).

Thank you to Our Town of Ocean Isle Beach First Responders!

From L:R- Kimmie Durham (GFWC-SBI), JoAnn Bass (GFWC-SBI), OIB Firefighter Billy Currie, OIB Firefighter Zac Prince, OIB Captain Jimmie Causey, OIB Engineer Bob Prevatt and Kate Bauer (GFWC-SBI)


Thank you to Our Town of Sunset Beach First Responders!

From L:R- Kate Bauer (GFWC-SBI), Paul Hasenmeier, Sunset Beach Fire Chief; Richard Childres, Sunset Beach Deputy Fire Chief; JoAnn Bass(GFWC-SBI) 

Thank You to Everyone who Supported Our...

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS

Our Club Ladies were ready for our Reverse Raffle 

"Bourbon, Baskets and Buck$" ...Derby Style!

September 5, 2020: In lieu of our Juleps and Jazz Derby Style Fund'Racer, our club ladies quickly adapted to fundraising during in a pandemic and hosted "Bourbon, Baskets, and Buck$"- a Reverse Raffle.  

Pictured-  Front Row Kneeling: Gerri Cox ; L:R- Back Row: Cindy Hewett, Cindy Cheatham, Allison Williams, Marie Marshburn, Rainey Ashley, President Beth Elliiott & Event Chairman Tammy Kesky. 

Thank you to ALL of our Club ladies and our Community for your support of this event! 

 Scholarship Shower for our Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship Recipient

May 2020: GFWC-SBI awarded West Brunswick High School Senior Zion Smith with a $2,500 Scholarship.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic our club ladies creatively held a "Drive Through" Shower for Zion hosted by our Scholarship Chairman Kelly Barefoot.  Pictured L:R- Kelly Barefoot, Zion Smith, President Beth Elliott and Sheila Roberson.



Supporting the March of Dimes in 2020

GFWC-SBI March of Dimes Chairman Chris Angotti and GFWC-SBI President Beth Elliott present area March of Dimes Representative with a check for $500.  Even in the midst of a pandemic, this year our club ladies raised over $2,000 and made and donated 19 no-sew blankets to the March of Dimes. 

Award Winning...

For the 2019 Club Year, in addition to maintaining our HONOR CLUB status, GFWC-South Brunswick Islands was the Overall Award Winner for GFWC-North Carolina in the areas of: ARTS CSP, Public Issues CSP, Drug Education and Advocates for Children.  GFWC-SBI was also the GFWC-NC WHRC Creative Winner.

SOUPER BOWL XI: February 1, 2020

Over $11.000 was raised at SOUPER Bowl XL with funds  equally distributed to 3 local non-profits to assist with feeding the hungry within our local community. (WINGS Ministry/Backpacks Full of Blessings, South Brunswick Interchurch Council Food Pantry and Brunswick Family Assistance Food Pantry)

 Shallotte Junior Woman's Club Local Arts Festival



January 2020: GFWC-South Brunswick Islands partners with Shallotte Junior Woman's Club to host the 2020 Local Student Arts Festival.  Pictured L:R (Row 1) Katie Mae Garner (Chairman), Beth Elliott (President GFWC-SBI), Mary Miller Pendergrass (President SJWC), Megan Bellamy (Past President SJWC) (Row 2) Melon Corsini (GFWC-SBI) and Cindy Hewett (District 7 Arts Festival Chairman)

President's Pin

2020 President Beth Elliott receiving her President's Pin from 2018-2020 GFWC-NC President elect Crystal O'Neal.

2020 GFWC-South Brunswick Islands Executive Board

2018-2020 GFWC-NC President elect, Crystal O'Neal served as Installing Officer for our 2020 Executive Board. 

GFWC-SBI Public Issues Community Service Program Committee Members Sandy Grundy, Joann Bass, Denise Moore (Chairman) and Eileen Brown with Scott McMorrow of the Veteran's Welcome Home and Resource Center. 

Funds from our 2019 SOUPer Bowl event were distributed to 3 non-profit organizations to help feed the hungry in our area.  

Wings Ministry/Backpack Buddies received $4,667, South Brunswick Interchurch Food Pantry $4,667.00 and Brunswick Family Assistance $4,667.00 totaling $14,001.00



GFWC-SBI Club women attended the Juanita Bryant tribute.  At 90, Juanita Bryant has been a lifelong advocate for women's issues and led the effort that culminated in the Salute to the Flag of NC being adopted in 2007.

For more information on  Juanita Bryant Click Here

GFWC-SBI Objective

The objective of this club is to unite members into a charitable organization of volunteers for promotion of education, community service, fellowship, and leadership development.

Organized: December 1988

Chartered:  April 1989

 We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization!

Photo courtesy of Genie Leigh Photography

Contact Us Today!

Would you like to know more about us?  Feel free to  email

Beth Elliott - bethelliottoib@gmail.com  

For more information about the Federation at the State Level, visit the GFWC-NC at www.gfwcnc.org

Find out more about the GFWC.  Visit them at www.gfwc.org

Find out more about our District 7 Connection by visiting: www.gfwcncdistrict7.org

The GFWC-SBI is also a member of the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.  Are you moving to or visiting the area? If so, CLICK HERE to find out more about our local community!