Mrs Sylvia Quinn – Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Central Vice Presidents:
Mrs Florence Higgins – Meath and Kildare
Mrs Grace Healy – Limerick and Killaloe
Mrs Rita Sewart – Clogher
Mrs Elizabeth Andrews – Armagh
Mrs Jean Lindsay – Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Mrs Sylvia Treacy – Cashel, Ferns and Ossory
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Below is a list of those who took up Diocesan Office in May 2015. Congratulations to all.
Diocesan President
Mrs Deidre Alexander
Diocesan Secretary
Mrs Pauline Lawrence
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Mavis Thompson
Diocesan President
Mrs Violet Morton
Diocesan Secretary
Mrs Jackie Pierce
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Rosemary Keith
Diocesan President
Mrs Norma Jean Carney
Diocesan Secretary
Ms Michelle Armitage
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Linda Gill
Diocesan President
Mrs Betty Price
Diocesan Secretary
Mrs Laura McGreal
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Miriam Carnegie
Diocesan President
Mrs Pearl Smyton
Diocesan Secretary
Mrs Barbara Clarke
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Kathryn Carrothers
Diocesan President
Mrs Georgina Armstrong
Diocesan Secretary
Mrs Phyllis Young
Diocesan Treasurer
Miss Jane Cunningham
Diocesan President
Mrs Jennifer Norris
Diocesan Secretary
Miss Leanne Wright
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Caroline Smyth
Diocesan President
Mrs Myra Moody(Acting)
Diocesan Secretary
To be advised
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Deidre O’Callaghan
Diocesan President
Mrs Violet Beattie
Diocesan Secretary
Mrs Allison Finegan
Diocesan Treasurer
Mrs Florence Higgins
Diocesan President
Miss Beryl Thompson
Diocesan Secretary
To be advised
Diocesan Treasurer
To be advised
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The aim of this badge is to teach simple basis steps in Flower Arranging and to encourage an appreciation in Floral Art.
Junior Candidates
1. Make a posy.
2. Create a small garden on a plate/flat container.
Candidates
Complete question 1 plus 3 others
1. What does the term “Floral Art mean?
2. Make a posy.
3. Create a small landscape/garden on a plate/flat container.
4. Make a simple arrangement suitable for your Birthday Party.
5. Arrange a small basket of flowers suitable for an occasion i.e. Mothering Sunday, Easter, Harvest, Christmas etc.
Junior Members
7-9 years – Complete questions 1 & 2 plus 4 others
9-11 years – Complete questions 1 & 2 plus 5 others
1. What does the term “Floral Art” mean?
2. Know a little about the need to condition cut flowers.
3. Make a simple arrangement suitable for your Birthday Party.
4. Using flowers, make a napkin tie.
5. Arrange a small basket of flowers suitable for an occasion i.e. Mothering Sunday, Easter, Harvest, Christmas etc.
6. Make a table decoration suitable for Summer Party.
7. Make a small arrangement: use a novel container i.e. old cup and saucer, old boot, gift bags etc.
8. Learn how to press flowers.
Members
11-13 years – Complete questions 1, 2, & 3 plus 3 others
13-15 years – Complete questions 1, 2, & 3 plus 4 others
1. What does the term “Floral Art” mean?
2. Know how to condition cut flowers.
3. What is plant design?
4. Make a table decoration suitable for Summer Party.
5. Arrange basket of flowers suitable for a festival in the Church, i.e. Easter, Harvest, Christmas etc.
6. Make a small arrangement suitable for St. Valentine’s Day.
7. Decorate a single flower for presentation as a gift.
8. With your branch, make small posies suitable to distribute on Mothering Sunday during the Church Service.
9. Make a card/book-mark using flowers you have pressed.
Senior Members (15-18 years)
Complete questions 1, 2, & 3 plus 5 others
1. What does the term “Floral Art” mean?
2. Know why it’s important and how to condition cut flowers.
3. Name three styles/shapes of design.
4. Make a small arrangement suitable for St. Valentine’s Day.
5. Make a table arrangement suitable for a party, include a candle.
6. Arrange a basket of cut flowers.
7. With your branch, make small posies suitable to distribute on Mothering Sunday during the Church Service.
8. Make a Christmas Decoration, suitable to hang on a door i.e. Wreath/Swag
9. Make an item using flowers you have pressed.
Senior Members (18 years and upwards)
Complete all.
1. What does the term “Floral Art” mean?
2. Know why it’s important and how to condition cut flowers.
3. Name five styles/shapes of design.
4. Arrange a basket of cut flowers.
5. Make a table arrangement suitable for a party/special occasion, include candles.
6. Make a Christmas Decoration, suitable to hang on a door i.e. Wreath/Swag.
7. Within your branch organise the making of small posies suitable to distribute on
Mothering Sunday during the Church Service.
8. Create an arrangement suitable for a festival in the Church, Easter/Harvest/Christmas
9. Demonstrate how to press flowers to a group of children.
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I had never been to a GFS World Council before this year, so when I got news about having been chosen to be Junior Delegate for Ireland I was overjoyed and couldn’t wait to get to Dublin. Having been a member of GFS since I was four, I had always heard so much about the exciting trips fellow diocesan members had made to previous World Councils and I had always hoped I could attend one sometime too. What better opportunity to start attending World Councils than in my own country!? And what a great time was had by all!
I was so surprised how much I felt at home when I settled in at World Council. I soon realised that GFS is such a close knit ‘family’ even with members thousands of miles away from each other, and the challenges of culture and language differences. We are all joined together by and worship the same God which is something so precious to share with friends all around the world.
One of the most interesting parts of World Council was when we all met to discuss various matters in GFS. It was great to see how women and girls from all over the world could make good decisions that will further enhance the futures of world GFS. On many occasions we felt ‘challenged’ to make a ‘change’, which proved our themed very appropriate.
Aside from all the important meetings we had many opportunities to have lots of fun doing other activities such as visiting the beautiful Powerscourt and Glendalough, a sightseeing tour of Dublin, a visit to the Zoo, a spot of shopping, and of course you can’t come to Ireland without a good old bit of Irish Dancing! I felt these were great opportunities just to relax and get to know everyone a little bit more.
Another highlight of mine has to be the International day. It was so great to see so many girls from all across Ireland coming to meet together and having lots of fun!
I will never forget my experiences at World Council, Ireland 2011. It was such a privilege to attend as Junior Delegate and to be part of such an amazing event and to have met so many wonderful people. Many memories have been made and great friendships gained. I can’t wait to see everyone again in Wales in 2014!
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The Girls Friendly Society in Ireland
Craft Syllabus 2011-2012
Aim:
Objectives:
Guidelines when working with children:
Come to the craft area prepared. Look over the instructions and materials needed and plan ahead. A child will quickly grow restless if you don’t.
Crafting doesn’t have to be expensive. Recycle! Your creativity can add new life to old objects. Costume jewellery, lace, fabric scraps, buttons, and toilet tissue rolls are recycled staples for the young crafter.
Protect clothing.
Allow ample space for each child and materials.
Always provide close supervision, especially when sharp objects, such as scissors or messy paints are present.
Don’t rush. Plan ample time for preparation, activity, and clean up.
Keep wet wipes on hand for picking up spills and clean up after.
Q-tips come in handy as paintbrushes and glue applicators.
Glue sticks are safe, clean and easy to handle by small fingers.
Never squelch their creativity. Let the child be creative without interfering. This will allow fun together while still allowing creativity to flourish.
When working with children, flexibility is the key! Don’t suppress their creativity when they want to try something other than the original directions given for a project. And, above all, don’t tell them that they did it wrong. Praise and encourage.
Don’t take over your children’s work and do it for them. There is nothing that can deflate their confidence and creativity faster!
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE WORK OF THE CHILD.
Most importantly, PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE and keep it FUN!
All Ireland Handcraft Syllabus 2011-2012
Junior Candidates (3-5 years):
Draw a butterfly and decorate, any medium. A template may be used. No larger than A4 size.
Candidates (5-7 years):
Make a bug using pipe cleaners and any other medium. No larger than A4 size.
Junior Members (7-9 years):
Using a recycled container, make a pencil pot and decorate as desired using any medium.
Junior Members (9-11 years):
Decorate a hair band, any medium.
Members (11-13 years):
Tie die and decorate a bandana suitable for wearing.
Members (13-15 years)
Make and decorate a trinket/jewellery box and decorate as desired. No larger than 15cm square.
Senior Members (15-18 years):
Make a story board using a pizza box and give it your own title.
Senior Members (18-21 years):
Make an item of jewellery, any medium.
Townsend Members:
Make a cushion cover for a 16” infill, any medium.
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Bible Syllabus Age 15-21+ – Bible Base 2012-13
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