FWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has made a generous donation to the “Wreaths Across America” charity and members met for the ceremonial laying of wreaths on the graves of veterans in the Tampa Veterans’ Cemetery. The Woman’s Club donates each year to this charity and comes out to honor and remember our veterans during the holiday season.
Photos submitted by Patricia Serio
WOMAN’S CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB welcomed 6 new members into its fold with a lovely installation ceremony at the recent Holiday Luncheon.
WOMAN’S CLUB HONORS ITS CLUBWOMAN OF THE YEAR
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB proudly announced its selection of LINDA MITCHELL, as its Clubwoman of the Year – 2018. Ms. Mitchell was honored by the Club and President Karin D’Amico presented her with a commemorative plaque for her outstanding dedication, strong leadership and efforts on behalf of the club and the community during 2018.
Woman’s Club Gloria Dale Sends Cheer to Our Troops and the Elderly
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB member, Gloria Dale, has long chaired the club Sunshine Committee but goes far beyond the call of duty. Mrs. Dale has singlehandedly hand-written 5200 Christmas cards with personal holiday greetings which have been sent to our troops overseas and distributed at the local Veterans’ nursing homes, the VA hospital and senior centers. Gloria Dale is so relentlessly committed to her long-standing project, that she has already begun writing her 2019 holiday cards. 
CLUBWOMAN ANNETTE BELLINGAR IS HONORED BY FLORIDA STATE AARP
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB is proud to announce that its 1st Vice President Annette Bellingar has been honored by the Florida Statewide AARP and selected as the recipient of its prestigious 2018 Andrus Award for Community Service. Ann-Marie Flannery, AARP Florida Associate Director of Community Outreach presented her with a commemorative plaque. Ms. Bellingar serves a number of volunteer service organizations throughout the community and is an active member of AARP Chapter 4764 in Land O’Lakes, which group had nominated her for this award. We heartily congratulate you, Annette, for this well-deserved honor.
Ann-Marie Flannery, Assoc. AARP FL State Director presenting award to Annette Bellingar
(L-R) Ms. Flannery with honoree Annette Bellingar and Lois Cohen, club member & AARP Chapter 4764 Vice President
WOMAN’S CLUB SUPPORTS NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME RECIPIENTS
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members attended the recent Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication Ceremony for the family receiving a beautiful new home in Dade City. The Woman’s Club has supported Habitat for Humanity for many years and for this project has donated backpacks for the 2 teen daughters filled with 20 books each. The single mom recipient was presented with a tote bag filled with cookbooks, novels and inspirational reading by the club women.
Photo: (l-r) Laurel Weightman (Habitat Development Director) with club members Cathy Seymour, Barbara Booth, Jane Mason, Chair Linda Mitchell, Marsha Gibson & Shirley Simmons.