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Our History
The McAdenville Woman’s Club was formed in 1954. By-laws and a constitution were established and neither have changed much in over 70 years. Ada Hunsucker was the first president and served two years. In 1955, Ada was presented with the first Woman of the Year Award. Our purpose is to secure a united effort in the development of ourselves, our homes and our community. Our colors are green and white, and our symbol is the dogwood.
In 1990, we began designing and selling McAdenville Christmastown sweatshirts. Just as the Christmas lights are viewed by many from all over the nation, the Woman’s Club receives requests to purchase shirts from many different states. We sold over 1,300 of the 2018 design. In 2013, we partnered with the Pharr YMCA and co-sponsored the Christmastown 5K race. It is now one of the largest and most prestigious 5Ks in Gaston County.
In 1955 we began recognizing the McAdenville Woman of the Year, and in 1960 the McAdenville Girl of the Year. These awards recognize the woman and girl who are actively involved in the community, who have a caring spirit for McAdenville and have done deeds to benefit the community. This award was suspended in 2012. In 1956, we sponsored the Junior Miss/Miss McAdenville Pageant. The pageants allowed the girls to experience self-confidence in front of a crowd. The pageant was suspended in 2009.
In 1992 we began to honor one of our own with the establishment of the Shirley Rankin Service Award. This award is given to the club member who has contributed in a special way during the year. The club member who receives this award has accomplished great deeds and gone above and beyond her duties. This award is named for the late Shirley Rankin, who was a member for many years and an example of someone who is active in the community with a caring spirit for McAdenville. This award was to honor her and to be an inspiration to the members who have and will receive this award.
At the present time the club is flourishing, and our membership is at an all time high. We are rich in history, service and a commitment for the betterment of our community of McAdenville and beyond. We continue to joyfully support many charities and organizations that directly benefit the citizens of McAdenville and surrounding areas.
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