GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently hosted guest speaker Mike Mira, a “Hall of Fame” Ambassador and Zone Director of ShelterBox, an international disaster relief charity. Mr. Mira gave a very informative presentation on this organization which provides almost immediate aid on the basis of needs when an emergency disaster strikes. ShelterBox is a non-government, non-profit which responds very quickly to new disasters on average every 2 weeks and has deployed response teams and equipment in the U.S. and elsewhere around the globe in hurricanes and other catastophes, providing immediate shelter and necessary supplies to aid victims. Club International Outreach Chair Elayne Bassinger presented ShelterBox with a donation on behalf of the Woman’s Club. 
Club Donates Icemaker to Heritage Park Community Center
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club has donated a brand new icemaker to the Land O’Lakes Heritage Park Community Center with Club President Karin D’Amico showing it off at a recent meeting. This appliance will be most appreciated and most useful to all the groups which make use of the center and gather there for so many community activities. Heritage Park Community Center is the venue for a good deal of Woman’s Club meetings and events and the club wished to show its appreciation. The Woman’s Club has donated to and supported both the Land O’Lakes Community Center as well as the Lutz Community Center for many decades. 
“STRUTTIN’ OUR STUFF” FLEA MARKET FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
FWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is hosting its hilarious Annual FLEA Fashion Show — “Strutting Our Stuff” on Thursday, February 22, 2018 beginning promptly at 11 a.m. at Lutz Community Center, 101-1st Ave. NW, Lutz 33548 (behind Lutz Library). This zany and unscripted event will feature some lovely as well as some whacky outfits pulled from donations to the club’s upcoming March 2nd and 3rd BIG Flea Market (at the Old Lutz School) and modeled by club members with many laughs thrown in. Added to the fun is an auction opportunity to buy these fashions literally off the backs of the models. A fundraiser luncheon including salad dishes, sandwich platters, beverages and desserts will be served for a donation of only $7, with all proceeds benefitting Very Special Arts (VSA) which provides special needs school children with art supplies and projects. The public is most welcome so bring a friend and enjoy. For more fashion show information, please call Chair Cheryl at 813-382-4259.
This Fashion Show serves as a kickoff to the BIG Woman’s Club Annual Flea Market (3/2 & 3/3 at Old Lutz School). Don’t miss the fabulous bargains to be found there!! For Flea info: call Rosie at 813-598-6945.
Club Makes Valentines for Meals on Wheels
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members were busy hand-crafting hundreds of Valentine greetings and treats which were delivered by members Linda Mitchell and Aniko Solomonson to Lutz Senior Center as well as Lutz and Land O’Lakes area ‘Meals on Wheels’ locations for distribution to the elderly and shut-ins.
Raising Funds for Relay for Life
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB is already raising funds for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life annual drive. Member Elaine Pittman, herself a breast cancer survivor, has spent many hours handcrafting a beautiful quilt which she has donated and offered as an opportunity drawing to raise funds to benefit Relay at various upcoming Woman’s Club events such as their Annual Flea Market (Mar. 2 & 3).
Keep Pasco Beautiful Committee Honors Gloria Dale
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club and Keep Pasco Beautiful Committee recently honored Gloria Dale for her 25 years of service and commitment to the “Keep Pasco Beautiful” annual Coastal Cleanup Event. Lottie Kelly, Coordinator of the Pasco County event and Woman’s Club Conservation Chair Lonna Vizzari presented Ms. Dale with a Certificate of Appreciation for her dedication to this cause.