GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB proudly funded member Pam Blumenthal to represent it on the recent Honor Flight escorting veterans to visit the war monuments in Washington, DC.  Ms. Blumenthal served as “guardian” to 30 year veteran of the Army AND Navy, Henri Bellavance, who resides in Largo, Florida.

Afterward, our Guardian Pam regaled the club with wonderful anecdotal accounts by the veterans of their wartime experiences and their appreciation for being honored with this special trip.  Upon arrival of their return flight, the vets were surprised with some even moved to tears by the hearty “welcome home” reception at the airport by our club members as well as many other groups applaudin

g these wonderful men and women who served us so well.

 

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB longtime ESO Reading Sorority members were honored with very special ‘Century pins’ representing the amazing numbers of books which they had read and reported on.

The honorees are:

SHIRLEY SIMMONS has reached her 17^th Century status with over 1700 books read.  She was presented with a beautiful pin with an embedded diamond.

BARBARA BOOTH has reached her 6^th Century mark after reading more than 600 books and was awarded a pin with a deep blue sapphire.

LUCY ALBURY, who is ESO Chair, has achieved her 2^nd Century of over 200 books read and her pin featured an amethyst.

Heartiest congratulations to these high-achieving, very well-read and erudite clubwomen!!

 

GFWC LUTZ LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB CONGRATULATES ITS BOOSTER HUSBAND (of member Barbara Jackman), JOEL E. JACKMAN, on the honor extended to him by Hillsborough County, in renaming the Visitors’ Center at Lettuce Lake Park as the “Joel E. Jackman Nature Center”.   A dedication ceremony was recently held at the Park and Mr. Jackman was lauded for his longtime environmental work and as a leader of Hillsborough County’s conservation movement for more than 50 years.  Mr. Jackman received this very well-deserved honor for his many contributions to Hillsborough County and Lettuce Lake Park.  As a longtime Booster of the Woman’s Club, Mr. Jackman has helped the clubwomen with many of their conservation and environment projects, given walking tours of Lettuce Lake Nature Park and his guidance in establishing their Sensory Garden in a Land O’Lakes camp for autistic and special needs children.  Heartiest Congratulations and gratitude to Joel Jackman!!

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.