Caring Notes are written by GVNC volunteers and are sent to members or members’ family (e.g., spouse, children) to express the club’s concern and/or recognition of various events in a member’s life. Examples are major family events (e.g., birth, marriage, death), a medical issue, or a significant achievement for which congratulations are in order. Members are encouraged to share such news with the GVNC Caring Notes volunteer so she can craft an appropriate note that she will mail.