Photo: Woman’s Club Team, including a grandson, who participated in tree planting project
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently collaborated with local Lion’s Club and Boy Scout Troop 12 in planting over 2000 trees at the Connor Preserve in Land O’Lakes as part of its conservation projects. The club also provided breakfast served by its members to the teams of workers at this annual event.
GFWC Lutz–Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club Needs Donations for Annual Flea Market
Photos of 2015 Flea Market
GFWC Lutz –Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club is gearing up for its Annual Flea Market on Friday and Saturday, March 4 & March 5, 2016 at the Historic Old Lutz School. The club needs your donations of good usable household items, clothing, linens, décor, sports & children’s items, etc. Please drop off your donations at the Old Lutz School, 18819 US Highway 41, Lutz, FL on any Monday or Wednesday beginning on FEB. 15th from 9 a.m. to noon. The Woman’s Club is a 501 (c) 3 not-for profit organization and can provide a tax deductible receipt. All donations should be clean and in working order. Large appliances and sleeper sofas cannot be accepted.
This is a very popular sale which helps the community both by recycling useable items and as a great source of finding treasures at bargain prices. The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club belongs to one of the world’s largest and oldest volunteer organizations. Funds raised through the Flea Market will be redistributed to various local charities and non-profits as well as college scholarship grants to area students. Community support this year is particularly important due to the cancellation of the club’s largest fundraiser, the Lutz Arts & Crafts show due to a sinkhole opening in Lake Park.
The club can arrange to pick up large furniture pieces. To schedule, please call Phyllis at (813) 949-1937 or Pat at (813) 948-4752 .
Photos of 2015 Flea Market
Honoring the outgoing chairs of the Annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Shows
Photo: (L-R) Shirley Simmons & Phyllis Hoedt, Co Chairs of Lutz Arts & Crafts Show
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently honored the outgoing chairs of the Annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Shows, for planning and managing this very large and popular event each December for the past 36 years, notwithstanding the sudden cancellation of this year’s show at the 11th hour due to a sinkhole opening. Shirley Simmons and Phyllis Hoedt, both longtime Lutz residents and fixtures at every Woman’s Club activity and community event, are, after 36 years, retiring from steering this massive show which was a year-long project for both over more than 3 decades. These ladies tirelessly dealt with everything from signing on 300+ vendors, overseeing park layout of vendor booths, conferences with the County and Park Rangers as well as dealing with the 30,000 annual attendees who so look forward to this event each December. The Woman’s Club congratulated these ladies and honored their long service by presenting them with inscribed plaques containing a collage photos of the Art Show over the years. Ms. Simmons and Ms. Hoedt will continue to serve as advisors to the new transition committee in planning a newer and even better show for 2017.
KarenSue Molis “Club Woman of the Year”
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club has chosen member, KarenSue Molis, as its “Club Woman of the Year” for her outstanding service to the club and participation in its many volunteer projects. Ms. Molis was honored at a recent luncheon and presented with a commemorative plaque for her exceptional club service.
2015 Volunteer of the Year GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club
Photo: Member Lois Cohen – Volunteer of the Year
Donations to Safe Haven Shelters
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club, under the direction of Chair Joan Collins, collected a full SUV load of donated Christmas gifts for children, their Moms and residents of two area shelters housing victims of Domestic Violence. A large assortment of toys, clothing and other needed items were generously donated at the club’s recent Christmas luncheon by the clubwomen so these residents may enjoy some semblance of a happy holiday despite being away from their own homes.