“ When I think of the Moultrie Federated Guild , my mind ’ s eye looks back to its rich history . The Guild was formed in 1948 and immediately became involved in community service to Moultrie and Colquitt County .”
~ Jessica Jordan , member and past president of Moultrie Federated Guild
That being said , I ’ m going to tell you a little bit about one of the civic organizations in our community that is involved or has been involved in pretty much every single charitable endeavor in Colquitt County . From the Humane Society to the Veterans Activities Bus , these ladies have put in countless hours and countless dollars to support the community .
“ After 30 years of teaching , Moultrie Federated Guild gave me a new purpose in my life ,” said member Donna Blalock .
According to the late Jean Burroughs , who put together a short history of the club , using a past article from The Moultrie Observer , The Moultrie Federated Guild launched its first club year on Sept . 16 , 1948 , after several months of organizational meetings . The first president was Mrs . Price McLean and the roster included 20 charter members . The theme for the club ’ s first year was “ Improvement of Ourselves , Our Homes and Our Community .”
In January of 1949 , the club became a member of the General and Georgia Federation of Women ’ s Clubs and has won the attendance banner several
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