GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB sponsored another fabulous small-town parade and celebration in Lutz.  The patriotic theme was “Red, White & Lutz”.  Many floats participated in the parade followed by the “inauguration” of Guv’na of Lutz, an annual fun campaign to raise funds for community service organizations.  The winner raising the most funds was the Club’s supported candidate, Jerome Smalls, proudly wearing his sash in photo above.  CONGRATULATIONS TO GUV’NA JEROME!

The celebration also included a foot race, cake bake contest & auction, children’s games and activities and good old-fashioned fun for all, despite the sweltering temperatures. 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB enjoyed a fun luncheon fundraiser event in support of its candidate, Jerome Smalls, running for Lutz Guv’na.  The ladies prepared a fabulous grand buffet of wonderful salads, sandwiches and luscious desserts for the occasion.  Pammy Cupcake, the club’s own Pam Blumenthal, was in full cupcake motif while raising funds with her delicious little cupcakes.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members enjoyed a delightful morning of crafting beautiful and very professional works of art from simple plain glass vases.  Arts & Crafts Chair Lois Cohen assembled all the necessary materials and taught the ladies a unique “swirl” method using beautiful paint colors to form unique patterns.

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.