GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members volunteered to help “Support The Troops” at its Wesley Chapel warehouse, by packing 21 boxes and filling 462 bags of snack items for the upcoming FlyFest event at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. The club members presented a donation check to be applied toward postage to ship boxes to troops deployed overseas. Member Donna Losch organizes the team of members who regularly help this very worthy organization pack these boxes filled with important hygiene items, coffee, treats and items which may be unavailable to them in remote outposts.
Club Members Host Brunch at Hope Lodge
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members hosted and served a lovely brunch to the Hope Lodge resident patients receiving extended treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. This residence provides a home away from home for these patients and spouses and it gives the club members great pleasure to prepare delicious home-cooked meals as well as provide friendly conversation and fellowship during a stressful time. The women also donated puzzles, board games and other items for the residence. 
District Winners Headed to State Competition
Congratulations to Jean Palmieri, Dianne Finn, Gloria Bucher, Hazel Robles (pictured left to right) and KarenSue Molis and Kay Taylor for being awarded 1st place ribbons at the District Arts and Crafts Competition. Their entries will now advance to state competition in Orlando in May. Gloria Bucher also won “Best in Show” while Dianne Finn won a “Judge’s Choice. 
Club Members Strut Their Stuff
Club members “Strutted Their Stuff” at the February 22nd VSA Fashion Show. Recent members, Maureen Robak and Nancy Taylor joined Aniko Solomonson, Jean Palmieri, Lucy Albury, Hazel Robles and Pat Serio on the runway. Annette Bellinger was again the auctioneer and did a great job of raising the most money for items like Nancy Taylor’s lovely planter or wine bottle holder (no one was sure which). Money raised from the luncheon and 50/50 were presented to VSA Florida. 
Edwina Kraemer is 2018 WEDU Volunteerism Finalist
We are so very proud of our past President Edwina R. Kraemer who was nominated as an honoree and placed as a top finalist in the 2018 WEDU-PBS “Be More Involved” – Mason Dixon Award for Volunteerism. Edwina was nominated for this honor on the basis of her tireless commitment on behalf of Canine Companions for Independence and her volunteerism in GFWC. Although Edwina didn’t win top spot for this award, she placed in the Final 6 amidst a very wide field of outstanding candidates in an online poll covering the entire WEDU-PBS viewing area. We, as a club, salute and congratulate Edwina for her outstanding achievements and accomplishments. Kay Taylor, Nancy Fisher and Candy Jackson, D-8 Director were at the Awards Luncheon to support Edwina and Kay presented her with a lovely bouquet in appreciation. Congratulations, Edwina!!!
Club Congratulates Edwina Kraemer for Dog Fest
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB congratulates member Edwina R. Kraemer and her team on all their efforts and success in raising almost $36,000 on behalf of Canine Companions for Independence at the recent Dogfest in Al Lopez Park and other fundraising events through the year. Ms. Kraemer has worked tirelessly, through her club and GFWC, raising funds and awareness for this most worthwhile and rewarding project to provide highly trained assistance and service animals to children, adults and veterans with disabilities. 