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To Welcome and Congratulate International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows, Inc. on their 79th Annual Convention held June 21-28, 2019 in the city of Columbus
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WHEREAS, The IAMWMW was established in Richmond, VA in 1940 by Dr. Elizabeth Coles Bouey, held its first National Conference on April 18, 1941 in Richmond, VA, to unite ministers’ wives and ministers’ widows into one Christian fellowship for greater and more effective service and
WHEREAS, In June of 1981, the IAMWMW became an international organization with membership 39 contiguous States plus Hawaii, Alaska and Washington DC, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Guyana, SA, and Haiti.
WHEREAS, the mission of the organization is to promote inspiration, problem-solving, and skill development. To cultivate international good will and to develop strong interpersonal relationships. To foster a more effective communication network that promotes cultural exchange between ministers’ wives and widows around the world. To provide educational training that will prepare members to better serve their community. The organization gives scholarships yearly to students attending accredited colleges and universities, including one full four-year scholarship. encourages A Day of Service in every community where a chapter is located
WHEREAS, the IAMWMW encourages A Day of Service in every community where a chapter is located, and the annual convention serves as an opportunity to positively impact the community of the host city through community service. The IAMWMW as partnered with the local Dress For Success program and the Ronald McDonald House in the city of Columbus.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby Welcome and Congratulate the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows, Inc. on their 79th Annual Convention.