GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club celebrated the 4th of July by sponsoring the Lutz 4th of July Parade and activities. Club members built their own float, lined up the vehicles and floats participating in the parade, and held a cake auction after the parade.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Members surround our 4th of July float.
Club banner leads the Club’s float and member cars. (l-r) Linda Buzzee and Lois CohenClub President, Linda Mitchell, driven by Michelle Haskins.Club Member, Helen Fornino, handing out brochures in front of the Information Booth.People enter the Lutz Community Center for the cake auction.One of the many patriotic cakes on display in the Community Center.A second patriotic cake on display.
Members of the Domestic Violence Committee prepared and set up a display on Teen Dating Violence Awareness at the Land O’ Lakes Library. Over 150 awareness bracelets and 45 brochures were taken from the display, indicating strong community interest and underscoring the vital importance of teens’ access to information on the topic.
Library Display on Teen Dating Violence Awareness (l-r) Pat Evans, Nona Deaton, Judy Quail, Elayne Bassinger, Annette Bellingar, Ellen Brayton, Bernice Wilson, Debby Erdahl
On June 1, twelve members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club visited the new Florida Waters Exhibit at ZooTampa. Grace Walter’s son, Shane, is a Zookeeper there. He led the group through the zoo, telling the group the names of each animal and their backstories. Some of the animals are rescues, orphans or at the zoo for breeding purposes. Shane also narrated the Safari Ride. The outing included a Manatee Rescue tour, where members were able to view manatees being nursed back to health.
The Green Shirt Ladies Pose with Zookeeper Shane.Manatee Eating Lettuce.Jelly Fish in the new Florida Waters Exhibit.Aquarium With Coral Grown at the Zoo.Zookeeper Shane Narrating the Safari Ride.Green Shirt Ladies (l-r) Debie Williams, Helen Fornino, Diana Kelly, Dorrien Zilvetz, Darrlyn Caudill, Gina Caper, Karla Wilson , Grace Walters (Shane’s Mother), Environment Chair Lois Cohen, Michelle Haskins.
In May, the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club proudly sponsored its annual fifth-grade essay contest at Lutz K-8 School. Students were invited to write about one of two topics: “If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?” or “What pet would you have and why?” On May 20, members of the Education & Libraries Community Service Program attended the awards presentation, where prizes were presented to the winning students. The winners expressed great enthusiasm and appreciation for the recognition.
Club Sponsors 5th Grace Essay Contest at Lutz K-8 School. (l-r) Education and Libraries Chair Linda Buzzee, Sabrina Scott, Debbie Williams and Cheryl Winegar with the winners.
Ducks were everywhere at the luncheon: on the tables, balloons floating on the stage, and in the centerpieces. GFWC Florida State awards from the May Convention were distributed. Five new members were inducted into the club. It was a “Quacking” good event.
Club President, Linda Mitchell, welcoming everyone to the luncheon.Committee Members display their GFWC Florida State Awards (l-r) Karen Phillips, Tanya Highnote, Barbara Booth, Lucy Albury, Madeline McCulloh, Helen Fornino, Nancy Brahnam, Past President Peggy Andrews, President Linda Mitchell.
Our Club won four 2nd Place Ribbons at the GFWC Florida State Arts and Crafts Competition. (l-r) Dorrien Zilavetz, Lois Cohen and Club Arts and Crafts Chair Pennee Bowen
New Members Inducted Into the Club (l-r) Larinda Forstad, Sandi Soule, Bernice Wilson, Meng Meng Pek, Grace Walters.
One of the Tables Displaying Their Green Ducks and Duck Pond Centerpiece.
Members honored our nation’s fallen heroes by placing flags at 1st Baptist Church Cemetery on School Road in Land O’ Lakes, the Jewish Cemetery on County Line Road and the Lutz War Memorial at 1st St. SW and Lutz-Lake Fern Road. Red, white and blue wreaths were placed at the Heritage Park Memorial in front of the Community Center.
