GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB member, Nancy Taylor, participated as a staffer guiding veterans to the proper areas of service at the annual ‘Operation Stand Down 2023’. This annual event held in Pasco County serves the homeless and most needy veterans with legal advice, medical, mental health and dental services, referrals to appropriate agencies for further resources, employment advice. Shower facilities were made available and free haircuts and clothing were provided as well as gift bags of personal hygiene items, socks, etc.

The Woman’s Club prides itself on its multi-faceted assistance, donations, support and service it provides to our veterans.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members recently delivered an SUV full of handbags stuffed with needed and requested personal hygiene items to Felicity House, a new 4-month transitional shelter for homeless women in Hudson, a facility run under the auspices of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.  The woman’s club was pleased to have a tour of this lovely facility by house manager Krysta McIntosh, who explained the services provided to help women in need restructure their lives and regain housing and employment. 

 

The woman’s club has provided many donations over the years to women’s shelters and continues its support.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members supported their candidate, Jerome Smalls, who is in the running for Lutz Guv’na at a fun BBQ luncheon at Stationhouse BBQ Restaurant in Tampa, which restaurant has generously donated a percentage of food sales to each of the candidates running for this satirical office.   The clubwomen and their families turned out for this event during breakfast, lunch and dinner hours to make the most of this fundraising opportunity for Jerome.  The Guv’na candidate who raises the most funds in this hilarious fake race will be announced at the Lutz 4^th of July Celebration, will be named Guv’na, wear the sash for the next year and promote the Lutz community.  The funds raised will be divided among worthy local non-profits and community organizations.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members worked for over a year on a project to furnish each of the 100 residents of the Angels Senior Living ALF in Tampa, with a fresh, brand-new comforter for their rooms in a choice of several colors.  The club women worked hard to secure a Walmart grant for part of the required funds and the club provided the balance.  The green shirt ladies delivered  and distributed these comforters to the residents who were absolutely  delighted by this very generous gesture and several were even moved to tears in gratitude.  Afterwards the club provided a treat of ice cream sandwiches for all to enjoy while socializing with these seniors.

The woman’s club members provided and served a lovely brunch to the seniors and other guests to mark this very special occasion and make a point to visit and socialize with the seniors about once each month to bring treats and levity.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently sponsored an Essay Contest for fifth graders at Lutz Elementary School to encourage and reward students’ writing skills.Members of the club’s education committee, Cheryl Winegar and Linda Buzzee, announced the winners of the contest and awarded the 1^st Prize of a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card, 2^nd Prize a $50 gift card and two 3^rd Prizes of $25 gift cards.  Two additional students were awarded Honorable Mention Certificates.  The Woman’s Club congratulates all the winners and encourages them to continue honing their reading and writing skills.