GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB donates 100s of books over the course of each year which are distributed to the community via 2 Little Free Libraries and other outlets which it supports.  Club member, Ms. Sincich, regularly restocks the 2 “LFL” boxes and reports that both are very well used.  Recently the LFL located at Nye Park in Lutz was damaged beyond repair and a lovely gentleman, a member of the Lutz Woodworkers group, promptly stepped forward and hand-crafted and installed this colorful box filled with club-provided interesting reading for local children and adults to enjoy.  We appreciate this gentleman’s generosity of his time and materials to the community.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND  O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members gathered to assemble 100’s of Valentine’s Day cards and treats to be distributed by Meals on Wheels for the housebound seniors to enjoy with their meal deliveries.  Each packet contained a sweet Valentine with a handwritten message together with a really sweet chocolate heart confection to raise the seniors’ spirits and bring cheer.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members have donated three copies of a very moving children’s book entitled “Twenty-One Steps”, chronicling the little known history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery, Washington, DC, to be delivered to each of the 3 club-supported local elementary schools.

These books beautifully pay homage to America’s fallen, tell the story of those soldiers who stand guard and give an illustrated history of our “Unknowns” in the 100^th anniversary year (2021) of the first burial of an unknown World War I fallen veteran. 

 

Chair persons Dee Knerr (Civic Engagement) and Faith Sincich (Education) have delivered the books to Lutz, Miles and Connerton Elementary school libraries.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB proudly announces the selection of its Volunteer of the Year – BARBARA BOOTH.  Club member Barbara Booth, a Lutz resident, is an outstanding member who contributes her time and talents to all club projects and best exemplifies service through volunteerism.  Regardless of the Woman’s Club project, Ms. Booth is the first to offer her help and skills in organizing and working events, sewing endlessly whether it be for NICU units in area hospitals, Moffitt Cancer Center or providing 100s of covid masks early on in the pandemic to each club member, their spouses and then expanding to school children and ALF facilities.  Her list of service is indeed a long one, done quietly and without applause.  Barbara Booth, the Woman’s Club congratulates and applauds you with this honor for your generosity of spirit, your time and energy to improve the lives and living conditions of so many in our community and beyond.  You are truly our selfless VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR and are very much appreciated.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members have selected longtime member, Elaine Pittman, as their Clubwoman of the Year, for her outstanding service within the club and community for many years. Elaine is well-known locally as “The Plant Lady” who is always present in her plant booth at club flea markets and other events.  She propagates her plants and sells them to raise funds for her favorite charity, Christian Social Services in Land O’Lakes.  Over the years, Ms. Pittman has donated 1000s of dollars raised through her plant sales to help support the underserved homeless community through CSS.  

Past President Annette Bellingar presented Ms. Pittman with a commemorative plaque on behalf of the club.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members donated sufficient funds to provide for 15 wreaths, laid at the graves of veterans interred in the American Legion Cemetery in Tampa, as part of the national “Wreaths Across America” project to honor our veterans.  Club members attended the moving flag ceremony before respectfully laying individual wreaths and acknowledging each veteran’s name aloud followed by a moment of silence.