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May 6, 2025 61 mins

Podcast Episode Title:

"Generations of Service"


Show Description:

Join host Peggy Kingsbury as she sits down with Vicki Ross Bechet, a fourth-generation member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), to explore the rich history and ongoing impact of this influential women's organization. Discover how GFWC has been instrumental in creating positive change, from establishing libraries and child labor laws to supporting community service and women's rights. Vicki shares her personal journey of service, the organization's commitment to diversity, and the challenges facing community service organizations today. An inspiring conversation about women's empowerment, community engagement, and the power of collective action.


Highlights:


Four generations of GFWC membership


Founded in 1890 with a mission of community service


Instrumental in passing landmark legislation like child labor laws


Over 60,000 members nationwide


Focuses on seven key community service areas


Ongoing commitment to unity and diversity



Whether you're a community activist, a history buff, or simply someone who believes in the power of collective action, this episode offers a compelling look at how dedicated women have shaped our society.


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https://www.gfwc.org


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About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:



Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents. 

 



Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.


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