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.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members Gail Howard and President Elayne Bassinger recently attended a seminar and meeting in Tampa speaking to the ‘Putting Children First Pinwheels for Prevention’ Campaign to raise funds through the sale of blue pinwheels to aid groups working with children who have suffered abuse.  While there, the clubwomen met large and very committed group of “Bikers Against Child Abuse” who are similarly working to raise funds and bring awareness to the child abuse problem.  The Woman’s Club has raised funds for a number of years through this program and donated to the aid organizations.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members honored those who served in our military at two local cemeteries, one in Lutz and another in Land O’Lakes by placing flags on their gravesites and at the cemetery entrances.  Flags were also displayed at the Veterans’ Memorial at Bullard Park in Lutz.  Each year the club members make an effort to memorialize and honor those who have served, so that we may never forget their great contributions to our country and to democracy.

 

 

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