Photo: Club Member Team packing boxes at “Support the Troops” warehouse
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members’ team under the direction of Public Affairs Chair, Donna Losch, again volunteered at the “Support the Troops” warehouse in Wesley Chapel. Each month the clubwomen gather to sort and pack needed supplies and hygiene items for troops serving abroad. On this most recent workday, the ladies exceeded their prior record and packed 560 individual bags and 28 large boxes of donated items to be shipped to our military stationed overseas.
Give Day Tampa Bay May 3, 2016
Because of a sinkhole at Lake Park, GFWC Lutz-Land O Lakes Woman’s Club was unable to have their Annual Arts and Crafts Show, the biggest fundraiser for the club.
As a result, the funds for scholarships or to support veterans and others in need in our community will not be available.
Therefore, GFWC Lutz-Land O Lakes Woman’s Club is excited to be participating in Give Day Tampa Bay on May 3, 2016. GiveDayTampaBay, a part of a national day of giving, is May 3,2016 and is another way to raise funds for our Club. Donating is very easy. Go to our link at Give Day Tampa Bay HERE.
All donations received will remain in the community and is tax deductible, as we are a 501-3c organization.
2016 Relay For Life Team
Photo: (L-R) Back: Members Ciel Birkett, Team Leader, Nat Cunningham, (top club fundraiser)
Front: Gloria Dale & Mary Vars (daughter of Gloria Kasouf)
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB was represented by its 2016 Relay for Life Team at the recent annual event and was successful in raising over $1,000 (and still climbing). This year’s club project was named in memory of late longtime member, Gloria Kasouf, who had chaired this fundraiser for many years. Special congratulations go to member Nat Cunningham, who single-handedly raised over $500 for this American Cancer Society fundraiser.
15 Year Members Honored
Photo: Cheryl Benton, Membership Chair Annette Bellingar, Adrienne Schmidt (not present Verna Johnson)
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently honored three outstanding members, Cheryl Benton, Adrienne Schmidt and Verna Johnson (not pictured) for their 15 years of volunteer service to the club and the community.
LIBRARY GIRLS’ TEA PARTY
Photos: Members dressed up to assist Library with American Girl Tea Party
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently donned their hot pink finery and fanciful hats and assisted with the Land O’Lakes Library special event, “An American Girl Doll Tea Party” for young ladies. It was a lovely affair for young girls to enjoy with their dolls and with club members helping to serve tea and goodies. The Woman’s Club has donated volunteer hours and financial support to both the Lutz and Land O’Lakes Libraries for more than 5 decades.
Annual Olden Days Event at Lutz Elementary School
Photos: Club Members (in green shirts) assisting students with arts & crafts projects
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members again participated in the annual Olden Days event at Lutz Elementary School by volunteering with a variety of arts and crafts projects. The “Green Shirt” Ladies showed up in full force to help students with this fun program as they do each year as part of the club’s education programs.