GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has formally installed 6 new members into their ranks at their recent Spring Luncheon. The new members were warmly welcomed into the fold of these tireless “green shirt” ladies who have served on behalf of the community since 1960.
Photo: 5th from left: President Karin D’Amico & Membership Chair Margee Carpenter (far right) install new members
Cereal for Summer Collection Sets New Record
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently delivered a whopping 216 boxes of donated “Cereal for Summer”, a part of Feeding Tampa Bay. The purpose of this drive is to provide a nutritional breakfast for children during the summer recess when they are unable to access their school breakfast programs. The Woman’s Club exceeded their last year’s number of donated boxes which was the goal set by Chairs Pat Wagner & Gail Howard.
Conservation Field Trip to Lettuce Lake Park
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members enjoyed a group tour of Lettuce Lake Park with binoculars and cameras in hand. The ladies were led by Joel Jackson (rear), husband of member Barbara Jackson, who helped them identify all manner of flora, fauna and avian species in this preserve. The framed prints were photographed by Mr. Jackson and presented to the Club Conservation co-chairs, Nancy Allen and Lonna Vizzari (l & r front), who coordinated this educational outing.
Club Serves at Trinity Cafe
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members recently volunteered to serve a delicious hot meal to the more than 380 daily diners in need and to sit with these guests to provide conversation and fellowship. Trinity Café in Tampa defines itself as a daily demonstration of humanity in action. The club women have served as “servers” at Trinity for many years and intend to increase their involvement since there is the need.
June 3rd Fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s
At this point, 40 GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Women and Spouses are headed to Hamburger Mary’s in Clearwater on June 3rd. Easy and FUN fund raiser for our club. Hope to see you there.
160 Pillows Given to the Women’s Center at Florida Hospital
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently enjoyed fellowship during a “Stuffing Party”, while finishing their assembly-line project of cutting, sewing and finishing 160 comfort pillows for women recuperating after breast cancer surgery. These finished pillows were then delivered by project chair, Margee Carpenter, to the Women’s Center at Florida Ho