News - GFWC Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club

2015 GFWC Annual Spring Convention

May 19, 2015

2015 Spring Convention — Photo submitted by Patricia Serio
Photo: Woman’s Club Members: (L-R) Rear: Edwina Kraemer, Kumi Skillman, Jane Mason, Sharon Bard, Cheryl Benton, President Kay Taylor
Seated Front: Hazel Robles, Doris Ramaglia & Nancy Fisher

2015 Lois B. Perkins Most Outstanding Club Award Winner!!!

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club had a large contingent of members in attendance at the GFWC Annual Spring Convention in Orlando. Federation accomplishments are celebrated at this event as well as individual clubs’ achievements recognized and many educational seminars and symposia are presented in order to share fresh and ideas and projects to the individual clubs.

Bingo At The Winery Fun-Raiser Event for Guv’na

May 14, 2015

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club will host a different kind of Guv’na FUN-Raiser to support KarenSue Molis, their member and candidate for Lutz Guv’na.

A Bingo Blast will take place:
Wed. June 3, 2015
1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Land O’Lakes Winery
3901 Land O’Lakes Blvd. (just north of RaceTrac)
Land O’Lakes, FL

Bingo games, prizes, opportunity drawings and light snacks will be provided all for a donation of only $10. A cash bar will be available for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The public is most welcome to enjoy the experience and meet their Guv’na candidate while supporting a new local business. All proceeds raised by all the Guv’na candidates in this race will ultimately come back to the community to benefit local non-profit organizations.

Annual Relay for Life 2015

May 11, 2015

WC Relay for Life 2015 — Photo submitted by Patricia Serio
Photo: (L-R) Jamie Birkett (grandson), Kumi Skillman, Sandy Elmore, Marsha Gibson & Chair (grandma) Ciel Birkett

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club once again had a large contingent of members participate in the recent Annual Relay for Life at Steinbrenner High School. Chairperson Ciel Birkett organized the Woman’s Club booth and many of the women did laps along the track in a victory walk as survivors and/or in memory of loved ones. The club women also staffed a fundraiser booth and worked this marathon event under Ms. Birkett’s direction including her own young grandson who showed his support.

Orlando Canine Companions for Independence Tour

May 8, 2015

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently toured the Orlando Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) home and training facility for these wonderful assistance and companion dogs. Ms. Kraemer and Ms. Fisher co-chair this very worthwhile GFWC President’s Project in support of CCI and organized the club tour. The Woman’s Club is collaborating with its sister clubs in District 8 to raise funds through various year-long projects and has set as its goal an amount necessary to purchase a puppy and provide for its care and training.

Paint Your Heart Out Lutz. For Guv’na it’s KarenSue.

May 5, 2015

That is the GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club Guv’na Candidate.

She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and retired art teacher. Originally moving to Lutz to be near her daughter and two grandsons, she found her niche in the Woman’s Club. With in weeks she was a busy lady.

KarenSue is currently Education Program Chair and past Home Life Program Co-Chair, as well as volunteering for many other events like last years 4th of July Float honoring the volunteer firefighters. She loves to paint, ravel, loves old cars, and making new memories. Her palette represents the opportunities she wants to create for Lutz – especially the children. Art can help people learn positive habits, behavior and attitudes as well as to develop critical thinking, creativity and teamwork.

Her heart goes out to the non-profits, especially Canine Companions for Independence: Support the
Troops, hospice, libraries, schools and our club.

List of “KARENSUE FOR GUV’NA” scheduled Campaign events:

Saturday, May 16
1-3 PM Old Lutz School Guv’na Kickoff Debate
Wear green shirts and come out in support of our candidate

Thursday May 28
Lunch (11:30) Lutz Com. Ctr.
Luncheon: Artistry in Italy

Saturday May 30
2:30 – 4 PM Annual Guv’na Tea
@ Home of Edwina Kraemer

Thursday June 4
Lunch (11.30 am) Lutz Com. Ctr.
Luncheon by Shirley & Phyllis: Ham & Greek Potato Salad

Thursday June 11
Lunch (11.30 am) Lutz Com. Ctr.
Luncheon by Cathy & Rosie: Gourmet Salads

Sunday June 14
Bunco Fundraiser
@ Home of Aniko Solomonson

Thursday June 18
Lunch (11.30 am) Lutz Com. Ctr.
Luncheon by Jane & Madeline

Thursday June 25
Lunch (11.30 am) Lutz Com. Ctr.
Members’ Crockpot Cookoff Potluck Luncheon

Supporting Hacienda Ranch for Girls

May 2, 2015

Photo submitted by Patricia Serio Photo (L-R) Co-Chair Nancy Fisher & Hacienda / Children’s Home Society Director Nick Ginofsky — Photo submitted by Patricia Serio
Photo (L-R) Co-Chair Nancy Fisher & Hacienda / Children’s Home Society Director Nick Ginofsky

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club has long supported Hacienda Girls’ Ranch, a program of the Children’s Home Society of Florida, located in Melbourne, Florida. Hacienda is the oldest favored charity of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs which has raised funds to build 3 homes on the property over the years. Hacienda Girls’ Ranch provides a safe haven for teen girls who are homeless, troubled, in foster care and dependent. The Woman’s Club recently presented a check for $750 as a result of a fundraiser organized by club co-chairs Edwina Kraemer (not pictured) and Nancy Fisher to Nick Ginofsky, Director of the Children’s Home Society and Board Member of Hacienda to benefit the girls’ ranch. The club has also provided 2 computers for the residences and routinely collects clothing and personal items needed by the teen residents.