GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members turned out in force, as it has since 2002, to respect and commemorate our national tragedy of 9/11/2001. The group stood at the Old Lutz School in Lutz for hours waving flags at passing vehicles. The truckers were particularly affected and let us hear them! Meanwhile, another member, Beth Nevel-Rader, herself a former Lutz Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief, personally delivered boxes of doughnuts to a number of Lutz and Land O’Lakes Fire/Rescue Stations and conveyed our appreciation for their dedication and service to our community.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB, proud sponsor of the annual Lutz 4th of July Parade & Celebration, was recently awarded a grant by the Lutz Civic Association which oversees the Guv’na charitable race. Members recently attended the Lutz Guv’na awards ceremony and were presented with a $1500 grant from the Guv’na funds raised by new Lutz Guv’na Pam Lancaster and her opponent, club member Jane Mason, which funds benefit local non-profits and charities. The award granted to the Woman’s Club will further benefit our community through their many projects.

Who knew that such lovely hats could be made from humble newspapers? A & C Chair Lois Cohen brought yet another unique crafting project to the women which immediately spurred a stiff competition. Paula Tapper was the winner although it was very difficult to choose among the beautiful creations.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members attended the GFWC International Convention held in Austin, Texas the end of June. The club is delighted to have won an International Award and recognition for a very entertaining video they had produced and submitted as a Membership Recruitment tool.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members had a fun crafting project by embellishing t-shirts with artwork painted by member husband, Clay McCulloh. Arts & Crafts Chair Lois Cohen has brought new and different ideas to the club for unique craft projects several times per month.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB Education Committee held its annual “Back to School Supplies” fundraiser luncheon and used the proceeds to shop for school supplies for local schools. Club members generously donated several SUVs filled with additional supplies which were delivered to several area schools where the need is greatest. The Committee will continue to collect items in the coming weeks to stock teachers’ cabinets with necessary items as well.