Club member Doris Ramaglia & Staff member Jackie Bula-Colon
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club member Doris Ramaglia, during a recent volunteer team outing to Hope Lodge, generously donated more than 40 beautiful silk scarves to the “beauty boutique” Resource Center at this residence for patients receiving treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. The boutique / resource center provides attractive wigs, scarves and other head wraps free of charge to ladies who have suffered hair loss as a result of their chemo treatments. The donation of this collection of colorful scarves by Ms. Ramaglia was meant to lift the spirits of those brave women undergoing very difficult treatments.
Successful Bling Bingo Benefit
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently enjoyed a very successful “Bling Bingo Benefit” in support of Hacienda Girls Ranch, a shelter for homeless and abused young girls. Hacienda is the longest supported charity of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Club members and guests enjoyed a fun afternoon of shopping and bingo while exceeding their fundraising goal under the direction of Chair Edwina R. Kraemer
Club members
Club members
(l-r) Emcee Annette Bellingar & Chair Edwina R. Kraemer
Contribution to Support the Troops
Support the Troops Rep., Mary Anne Lykins & Chair Donna Losch
Support the Troops Rep., Club Member’s husband, Fred Molis & Chair Donna Losch
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members have again stepped up with generous personal monetary contributions to “Support the Troops” to cover postage on packages ready to be sent to our troops overseas. A Woman’s Club team has long volunteered each month to pack gift boxes for those in uniform at the Wesley Chapel warehouse. They have been dismayed to note the stacks of boxes ready for shipment but funds to cover the mailing costs were lacking. Member Mary Anne Lykins has donated $500 and Member KarenSue Molis and her husband, Fred Molis, have generously contributed $1,000 toward postage. In addition, the Woman’s Club supports this organization on a regular basis.
GFWC Lutz-Land O Lakes Woman’s Club visits Hope Lodge
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently visited Hope Lodge, a residence for patients and family members while receiving treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. The club women regularly prepare and serve a delicious homemade brunch to the guests of this facility. These ladies have become well-known for certain recipes which are now specifically requested and are well-appreciated. Besides the food, the club members visit and enjoy fellowship with the resident guests.
Successful Baby Shower / Bunco Luncheon benefits Alpha House
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently sponsored a Baby Shower and Bunco Luncheon to benefit Alpha House during Domestic Violence Month (October) with members donning purple to bring awareness to this issue. The event, chaired by Joan Collins, was well-attended and raised a good amount of cash donations as well as much-needed baby items for this facility. Alpha House provides housing and transitional services to local homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children as well as the tools they will need to become self-sufficient and responsible parents.
Baby Items donated by Club Members
(L-R) Chair Joan Collins, Club President Kay Taylor & Alpha House Guest Speaker Bea Young
Members during Alpha House Speaker’s Presentation
Years of Service Pins Awarded
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club President Kay Taylor recently honored a number of members for their years of volunteerism in this community service organization with pins indicating their respective years of service. Ms. Hollahan has been a member and volunteer for the past 10 years and Ms. Bellingar has been with the club for 5 years and already has been chosen as this year’s “LEADS” candidate and will compete in the Florida Federation for her leadership abilities and willingness to serve.
(L-R) Club President Kay Taylor & 5 Yr. Member Annette Bellingar
(L-R) 10 Yr. Member Sheila Hollahan & President Kay Taylor