Photo (L-R) Allie Peterman receiving award from President Kay Taylor
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is pleased to announce that it has named member, Allie Peterman, Club Woman of the Year, at its recent holiday luncheon. Ms. Peterman, a Land O’Lakes resident, has contributed a great deal to the woman’s club and to the community through her many hours of volunteer service and projects within the community. For her service, Ms. Peterson was honored by the members and presented with a framed plaque and a special gift.
Prizes to Awarded to Artists at Lutz Arts & Crafts Show
Photos submitted by Lois Cohen.
Photos feature some of the award winning artists from Lutz Arts & Crafts Show
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the winners of the juried Arts Competition at its recent Lutz Arts & Crafts Show. A total of more than $3000 in prize money was awarded at this year’s 35th annual show in the following categories:
1st Place Ribbon – Painting Hernie Vann
2nd Place Ribbon – Painting Terry Smith
3rd Place Ribbon – Painting Mr. Anespie
1st Place Sculptures Kirk Miller
2nd Place Sculptures Lora Thomas Ceramics
3rd Place Sculptures Leaves by Jenny
1st Place Photography Karen Hollett
2nd Place Photography Nardine – Car Door Photography
3rd Place Photography Monte Calvo
1st Place Crafts Bernard – Wheat Instruments
2nd Place Crafts Penwarden Baskets
3rd Place Crafts Post Office Box King
Equal Merit Ribbon Dolle
Equal Merit Ribbon Stroud for Boot Purses
Equal Merit Ribbon Innes
Best Display Ribbon Manning Rag Bags
Best of Show Ribbon Hernie Vann for “Tranquility Morning”
Judge’s Choice Ribbon Deel for “Laughing Ladies”
Judge’s Choice Ribbon Collom
Judge’s Choice Ribbon Page
The Woman’s Club Lutz Arts & Crafts Co-Chairs, Shirley Simmons and Phyllis Hoedt, wish to thank all those who came out to Lake Park and enjoyed a lovely weekend of Christmas shopping and great food in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. More than 30,000 attended this popular annual event.
Donation to Tampa Crossroads / The Athena House
(L-R) member Donna Losch, Susan Booth of Tampa
Crossroads and member Ciel Birkett
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently donated a check for $250, delivered by club members Donna Losch and Ciel Birkett to Tampa Crossroads / The Athena House, a very worthy charity whose mission is to help in “Serving Those Who Served”. The Tampa Crossroads provides help to veterans with job training, housing, counseling and The Athena House, a 16 bed transitional housing facility, located in Ybor City, for homeless female veterans, provides assistance in those areas as well.
Breakfast with Santa Festivities at the Old Lutz School
Photo (L-R) Little Women members Grace Carpenter, SANTA & Rebecca Gaschler
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club was delighted to have the help of their GFWC Little of Women of Lutz members assisting with the annual Breakfast with Santa festivities at the Old Lutz School. The girls helped small children with crafts and other fun activities after the kids visited with Santa and enjoyed a nice breakfast.
The Little Women are the teenaged group of girls who are affiliated with, sponsored, supported and mentored by the Woman’s Club as they learn the joy and rewards of volunteerism and community service and accumulate service hours needed for graduation.
Over 20,000 Attend the 35th Annual Lutz Arts and Crafts Festival
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club just wrapped up its 35th Annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Festival after another successful run. This year marked their 35th year of putting together the Woman’s Club’s largest annual fundraiser which is a tremendous undertaking. More than 20,000 attend this event with over 250 vendors as well as about 25 free booths donated to local non-profit groups. This year, GFWC FL President Carole Weaver graced us with her presence and visited with the club’s Food Concession workers as she enjoyed some Christmas shopping.
CARES Organization in Pasco County
Photo: (L-R) Bill Aycrigg, CARES President, members Gloria Dale and Chair Ciel Birkett
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently presented a donation check of $300 to the CARES Organization in Pasco County. The Woman’s Club has for many years manned the telephone reassurance office, under the leadership of longtime volunteer Gloria Dale, in making daily calls to area seniors and shut-ins. These ladies spend hours speaking with elderly and infirm clients who may not have any other outside contacts. They also direct them to available services which may be needed, such as Meals on Wheels or other social or medical services, thereby making a big difference in many lives.