Greater Southlake Women’s Society was founded in 1997. Our award-winning chapter is a member of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. GFWC is the largest and oldest nondenominational, international volunteer service organization in the world.

GSWS Founding Members - February 6, 1997

• Chris Alonzo
• Cindy Brissman
• Patsy DuPre
• Nelia Keiser
• Mary Jean Omen
• Carolyn Sanders
• Marcelle Schwartzstein

GSWS Past Presidents

• 1997-1999 - Patsy DuPre
• 1999-2000 - Dana McGrath
• 2000-2001 - Ginny Elder “It’s a Volunteer Thing”
• 2001-2002 - Era Lee Caldwell “Building on our past, Enhancing our Future”
• 2002-2003 - Mitzi Long “Volunteering...it’s a way of life!”
• 2003-2004 - Kristin Gilpin “Life in the Fun Lane”
• 2004-2005 - Debbie Vinson “Share the Fun...Share the Giving”
• 2005-2006 - Falah Crouch “If it is going to be…it is up to me”
• 2006-2007 - Cheri Hendrickson “Charity begins with helping...Volunteer!”
• 2007-2008 - Stacy Winsett “Back to Basics – Foundation is everything!”
• 2008 -2009-Lisa Pelletier
• 2009 -2010-Debbie Vinson  "Volunteer...  Your life will be richer for it! "
• 2010            -Gretchen Carter "Together More"