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.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has a wonderful ongoing project meant to honor our veterans and currently serving troops. Club members collect and respectfully cut stars from the fields of retired flags and insert into packets with a very moving and patriotic verse, which packet is meant to be carried in a breast pocket near the heart. Kumi Skillman, a club member, while on vacation in Cedar Key, presented these stars to 2 veterans she noticed in a restaurant. Ms. Skillman explained the contents and the intent and both veterans were very moved by her kind gesture.