GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members have donated mounds of new and gently used clothing to stock a “Back To School Boutique” at a local church, which provided free clothing to needy high school students.  The ladies unpacked, sorted, sized and hung attractive clothing and footwear, which filled a large room divided into specific “departments”.  This event was so successful that the clubwomen are now considering the need for a permanent year-round Boutique Closet.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members have donated mountains of school supplies which were delivered in filled SUVs to three local schools supported by the club.

These much-needed items were gratefully received by Lutz Elementary, Denham Oaks Elementary and Miles Elementary Schools which will help supply both students and teachers.

This volunteer group has been supporting local schools and libraries since its inception in 1960.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members are wasting no time in preparing for their BIG annual Arts & Crafts Show in December.  They are already busily crafting many items to be sold in the club booth such as the adorable angel ornaments (pictured) made by recycling men’s ties….the more colorful, the better.  These clubwomen are very savvy recyclers and extremely eco-conscious of upcycling rather than tossing away usable items in area landfills.  The ladies enjoy the camaraderie and socializing while they work with their sister members and guests on craft days.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB was recently honored by the Pasco County Commission for serving the community for over 62 years.  The Club members were very pleased with this honor, as the County Resolution was read into its Minutes for the record.  The Pasco County Clerk Nikki Alvarez-Sowles presented the Club members with copies of the congratulatory resolution and told the women that “You (the club) do so much for the community which is so greatly appreciated…..and you’ve (the club) made the whole Tampa Bay region so much better than it was.

During the club year 2021 alone, in the midst of the pandemic, the Clubwomen completed 421 projects benefitting the community, volunteered 29,675 hours and raised $109,459 to support all of its work, the largest being scholarship awards to local students.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members recently enjoyed an afternoon of Bingo and fabulous prizes at the Temple Terrace Woman’s Club.  The clubwomen gathered with their sister clubs in the GFWC FL District 8 to raise funds, enjoy the camaraderie, renew friendships and share community service ideas and projects.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members who also serve as advisors and mentors to Little Women of Lutz, their GFWC-affiliated teen group, recently partnered in the girls’ dedicated highway project of keeping Lutz-Lake Fern Road clear of litter and debris.  Despite the extreme heat, these ladies managed to fill bags and wagons full of debris to keep this trash out of the environment and landfills.  The Woman’s Club is very committed to mentoring its teen club and teaching the young ladies leadership skills and the value and rewards of volunteerism from a young age.