College-Community Club
College Community Club sponsors
Annual Emory & Henry Arts & Crafts Fair
November 1-4, 2023
The College-Community Club of Emory, Virginia promotes the mission of Emory & Henry College and the cultural, educational, social interests and improvements of the community. 
The College-Community Club was first organized in 1896 and has since been a strong voice for and supporter of Emory & Henry and the surrounding community. The Club meets monthly for educational programs and to conduct the business of the organization.
A highlight of the Club’s activities is the annual Arts & Crafts Fair held on the campus each fall. The Club proceeds of this and other fundraising efforts go to support special projects which include an annual endowed scholarship for a student from Patrick Henry High School to attend Emory & Henry, upkeep of the historic Tobias Smyth House, programs for students at Emory & Henry and special projects for the College.
The contributions of the Club over the years are remarkably varied, as you can see from the history summarized below. Most notably, the Tobias Smyth House was saved from demolition on its original site by the Club. Members paid to have the structure taken down and reconstructed on the Emory & Henry campus. Club members sponsored many fundraisers and made thousands of surgical bandages during World War II. Please read on for more.
June 26, 1896 was the date of the first meeting of a small group of women in the Emory community who called themselves the Emory & Henry Library Improvement Association. This original Club was organized by the wife of the College President at the time, R. B. Waterhouse. Mary Waterhouse was an aggressive, creative woman for that period. She was clearly involved with her husband’s role and had Club members participating in any College situation that needed helping hands.
Beginning with a candy sale that netted $4.60, these women raised almost $3,000 over the next three years. Projects included oyster suppers, ice cream socials, Club-sponsored debates, public lectures, and loaning money to the College at 6% interest. They even requested the proceeds from the Christmas Day marriages performed by a Bristol minister, known as the “Marrying Parson.” He met the incoming trains and took young couples across the Tennessee state line to marry as Tennessee had no age requirement then.
In 1901, the Club changed its name to Homemakers Band, and set out to promote Christian ideals in the home. During that time they contributed to the construction of the west wing of Carriger Hall by firing a kiln for bricks made from clay found on the campus. They also donated $1,478.79 worth of seats for the building’s chapel. In 1906, the Club changed its name again and became The Needle, which was purely a social group.
In 1918, they merged with another club on campus and became the Woman’s Club and College Aid. In 1921, they joined the Federation of Women’s Clubs and had a strong affiliation with this international organization for many years. The College-Community Club name was adopted at this time. Members of the Club voted to discontinue the membership with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 2002.
Tobias Smyth House
In the early 1920’s, Club members took on the ambitious project of moving the Tobias Smyth log house. This structure, located on a nearby farm, was the site of the first meetings that led to the founding of Emory & Henry College. The log house faced demolition until the women accepted the challenge of having it torn down, logs numbered, and reconstructed on the campus. Upon completion in 1927, the house was “dedicated to the spirit of the pioneers whose intelligent foresight, untiring zeal, and sacrificial labor made possible the founding of Emory & Henry College.” The Tobias Smyth House has served as the Club’s meeting site ever since.
In 1983, the House was registered as an historical landmark. Club members solicited funds for major renovations that were undertaken in 1996-98, including the roof, kitchen, bathroom, and an update to the heating and air conditioning system. A ramp to the kitchen was added by the College. For a number of years, the Tobias Smyth House was included on the Virginia Highlands Festival Tour of Homes and the Washington County Historical Society’s Christmas tours. In 2013, the House was moved approximately 200 feet west to make room for the McGlothlin Center for the Arts. Following the move, grants from the organizations listed at the end of this article* were used to refurbish portions of the Tobias Smyth House for greater utility and accessibility.
The College-Community Club continues to assist Emory & Henry in maintaining this important historic structure, including resuming its use as a meeting and rental site at an Open House held by the Club on October 8, 2016.
Service to the College and Community
Club members have provided a variety of services to students and the College, including social and religious activities, dinners, enrichment programs, and personal assistance. In the early years, many nurturing tasks were offered, including mending and sewing on buttons. During the 1920’s, the Club focused on campus beautification, planting thousands of bulbs, many shrubs and trees, an orchard behind Weaver Hall, and Japanese Cherry trees behind the administration building.
During WWII, the Club women met four times a week to make thousands of surgical bandages, sweaters, and other items needed by servicemen. When the Navy V-12 program came to Emory & Henry, the women made semaphore flags, arm bands, and other items to contribute to the program.
Through the years, as college financial needs arose, the College-Community Club (CCC) focused its efforts to meet those needs. Funds were given to furnish the infirmary and purchase baseball equipment. Members helped establish a school for the children of the nearby Blacksburg community. The CCC took orders and sold Homecoming corsages, held card party fundraisers, cared for the Confederate part of Holston Conference Cemetery, and hosted welcoming teas for freshmen girls. The Club also entertained patients from the Southwestern State Hospital.
A scholarship fund for a student from Patrick Henry High School who wishes to enroll at Emory & Henry was created in 1972. The scholarship money was added to the College’s endowment in 2007. In 2020, the fund reached the required level to be a stand-alone endowment. A formal endowment agreement signing ceremony was held on March 12, 2020, establishing the College-Community Club Endowed Scholarship. Recipients are chosen by the Financial Aid Office and are invited to the Club’s annual Christmas dinner as well as other occasions.
In 1997, the CCC voted to accept the E&H Arts & Crafts Fair as its major annual fundraiser. The Craft Fair had previously been managed by the Dean of Students Office. The Club continues to be active in contributing to community outreach programs and organizations. Annual gifts are made to Meadowview Elementary School, Glade Spring Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School for student needs. The Club provides funds for one of the Hope Awards given by the Appalachian Center for Civic Life, in recognition of notable community service by an individual or organization at E&H or in the region. Past support has been given to the Glade Spring Life Saving Crew, Meadowview Fire Department, Friends of Washington County Library, Crossroads Medical Mission, and the Meadowview Health and Literacy Clinic.
In 2014, the Club developed a new award, the College-Community Club Special Project Grant, to be presented to an organization, department, or an individual at Emory & Henry in response to a proposal submitted to the Club for a particular need. Recipients to date include the Office of Career Services, the Emory & Henry College Marching Band (band uniforms and a drum major stand), the McGlothlin Center for the Arts (usher vests), and the Appalachian Center for Civic Life (document scanner for digitizing material in Archives).
In recent years, the Club has given attention to the international students attending Emory & Henry. In coordination with the Office of International Education, members have prepared welcome baskets for new and returning students, Christmas gifts and Valentine treats, and entertained international students, faculty, and administrators at Tobias Smyth House. Returning to their interest in campus beautification in 2021-22, members of the CCC restored a memorial flower garden around the Tobias Smyth House to honor past Club members. Future projects include improved parking closer to the House, and assisting with roof repairs and furnishings.
*Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation; The Roller Bottimore Foundation; Richard and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust; Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation
Membership in the Club is open to all individuals of the Emory & Henry College community as well as the surrounding Washington County, Va. area. Annual dues are $25/year. Members bring together informative, challenging, and motivating programs to build a rich community of members. The following commitments make Club membership meaningful.
- The first priority of a Club member is service to Emory & Henry College, its students, faculty, and the community.
- Be involved. The Club meets 12 times per year. Regular attendance is encouraged unless there are extenuating circumstances that do not permit it.
- Volunteer to serve as a hostess once or twice per year. If you have volunteered to serve in this capacity and cannot fulfill your obligation on a chosen date, you are asked to find a replacement.
- Serve on one or more committees. Do not worry if you are unsure of what to do; fellow members will happily teach you.
- The Club’s primary fundraiser is the Arts & Crafts Fair, held each fall. To be successful, the help of every Club member is needed. Members set up for the Fair, provide handmade items for the Club’s table and donate gently used articles for Attic Treasures. Volunteer to work two or more shifts during the four-day event.
- Do not forget your annual dues of $25, payable to the College-Community Club. Give your dues to the Treasurer early in the Club year (the month of June).
The Tobias Smyth House shall be available for rental only to College-Community Club members and Administrative Staff-approved groups from Emory & Henry College and the wider region.
- Keys for the Tobias Smyth House shall be kept in the E&H Security Office (phone number: 276-944-6222) and in the E&H Facilities Office. Access shall be granted by first contacting the Conferences Director to make a reservation. One exterior door key and the key to the kitchen storage area shall be kept by the President of the College-Community Club or designated representative.
- At the close of the Club year in May, the Tobias Smyth House Committee shall take inventory of supplies and furnishings in the House.
Charges for the use of Tobias Smyth House are as follows:
- Faculty/Staff, Administrators, Student groups for College-related events – no charge;
- Greek organizations – the fraternity or sorority advisor MUST be present at all times. A refundable Security Deposit of $50.00 will be required one week prior to the Greek organization’s rental of the house. The Deposit will be returned following the event upon inspection of the House by a College administrator or Club officer.
- College-Community Club members – no charge
A refundable Security Deposit of $50.00 will be required one week prior to the use of the House. - Faculty/Staff, Retired Faculty/Staff, College Administrators for private use - $50.00 rental fee. ($35 to Club; $15 to College) A refundable $50.00 Security Deposit is required one week in advance of use.
- E&H Alumni for private use - $50.00 rental fee. ($35 to Club; $15 to College) A refundable $50.00 Security Deposit is required one week in advance of use.
- Off-campus individuals - $75.00 rental fee. ($50 to Club; $25 to College) A refundable $75.00 Security Deposit is required one week in advance of use.
Weddings - $100.00 rental fee. ($75 to Club; $25 to College) A refundable $100.00 Security Deposit is required two weeks prior to the ceremony.
- Approved groups may bring in food or may make arrangements with the College food service for catering. Extra tables and chairs may be rented through the College at an additional charge. Please submit all special set-up requests to the Conferences Director two weeks prior to the event.
- Supplies in the kitchen drawers have been donated for use by the College-Community Club and are not for use by those who rent the House. Individuals or groups renting the Tobias Smyth House will need to provide their own kitchen supplies.
- To reserve the Tobias Smyth House, contact the College’s Conferences Director at 276-944-6263 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The chairperson of the event held at the House shall furnish the chair of the Tobias Smyth House Committee and President of the College-Community Club with an itemized list of any losses and breakage occurring during the event.
In case of a difference of opinion between the advisor/chaperone/chairperson of a rental event and the chair of the Tobias Smyth House Committee, the opinion of the Tobias Smyth House Committee chair shall prevail. - No initiations or Greek organization pledging rituals shall be held in the Tobias Smyth House, including those occasions when the Advisor is a College-Community Club member.
- Situations not covered by these rules shall be decided by the chair of the Tobias Smyth House Committee and the College-Community Club president.
- Groups and individuals who rent the Tobias Smyth House are responsible for leaving the premises clean and in the order in which they found the House and grounds. Furnishings are not to be moved (except chairs) and fires are not permitted in the fireplace without prior approval.
- If decorations are used, nails are not to be put in the walls. All decorations, tape, strings, etc., must be removed when the event is over. The second floor of the Tobias Smyth House is not open to the public for safety reasons.
Checklist for Closing House after an Event
- Leave House clean; restore furniture, etc., to where it was before the event.
- Remove all decorations, tape, ribbons, pins, etc., from ceiling beams, walls, etc. No nails permitted.
- When unoccupied, set thermostat to 55 degrees in winter months; 85 degrees in summer months.
- When occupied, set thermostat to 68 degrees in winter months; 74 degrees in summer months.
- If fireplace was used (with permission), extinguish fire completely.
- Wash all dishes (if used with permission) and put back in appropriate drawers.
- Remove all food from refrigerator.
- Put garbage in large can(s) with lid secured and leave on back deck.
- Turn off all lights.
- Make sure front and back doors are locked.
- Return keys to E&H office or individual who provided them.
- Notify Conferences Director of any breakage, problems, needs, etc.
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- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/668-emory-henry-announces-new-rn-to-bsn-program"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg" alt="Students at the School of Health Sciences campus in Marion, Va. Applications are now being accepted for the RN to BSN program. Apply now." width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2137" data-max-h="2136" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/668-emory-henry-announces-new-rn-to-bsn-program">Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"> Due to an ever-demanding increased need for nurses in the region, Emory & Henry College has established its first-ever RN to BSN program and is now enrolling students to start classes this fall. <a href="/live/news/668-emory-henry-announces-new-rn-to-bsn-program" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/426-political-science-department-ranked-top-10-in-the"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2130/4247_Political-Science-Ranking2018.rev.1529692068.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2130/4247_Political-Science-Ranking2018.rev.1529692068.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2130/4247_Political-Science-Ranking2018.rev.1529692068.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2130/4247_Political-Science-Ranking2018.rev.1529692068.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2130/4247_Political-Science-Ranking2018.rev.1529692068.jpg" alt="McGlothlin-Street Hall is home to the Politics, Law, and International Relations Department." width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2130/4247_Political-Science-Ranking2018.rev.1529692068.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2130/4247_Political-Science-Ranking2018.rev.1529692068.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2130" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/426-political-science-department-ranked-top-10-in-the">Political Science Department Ranked Top 10 in the Nation</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Emory & Henry College’s department of politics, law and international relations has been ranked as one of the best in the nation according to the Schools.com Ranking of Political Science.</p><a href="/live/news/426-political-science-department-ranked-top-10-in-the" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1297-2020-a-year-in-review"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg" alt="Year in Review 2020" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1080" data-max-h="606" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/1297-2020-a-year-in-review">2020: A Year in Review</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"> Emory & Henry College faculty, staff, students and alumni have experienced an amazing year! Here’s a peek at what makes E&H an exceptional place to learn, serve and make a difference. <a href="/live/news/1297-2020-a-year-in-review" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/755-award-winners-announced-at-founders-day"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg" alt="John E. Oden speaks at Founders Day 2019." width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1817" data-max-h="1817" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/755-award-winners-announced-at-founders-day">Award Winners Announced at Founders Day</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"> During the 2019 Founders Day event, community members and E&H alumni were honored for their contributions to the school and the community. Joining us as keynote speaker was John E. Oden. <a href="/live/news/755-award-winners-announced-at-founders-day" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>