Although we traditionally focus on benefitting our communities through volunteerism, members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs have a unique opportunity for personal growth. But not every member knows what it is.
Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO) is an honorary educational society open to all per-capita paying GFWC federated club members. Providing clubwomen with a structured reading program that is educational and stimulates a desire for self-improvement, ESO has a host of goals that include:
- Encouraging clubwomen’s pursuit of higher education
- Creating an additional means to unite women in volunteerism
- Developing a support network for women returning to school
- Improving current and develop new study skills
- Stimulating systematic home reading and study with minimal supervision
- Encouraging the establishment of home libraries and greater use of public libraries
- Encouraging the formation of reading/study/discussion groups
And though clubwomen can participate in ESO through reading groups, members may also participate on their own.
For those in our club or from others in the Commonwealth of Virginia who are interested in joining ESO, contact GFWC Virginia Education Chairman Jenny Martin.
