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Informational Booth at USF Health

USF Health Booth
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Photo: (L-R) Club Co-Chairs (in background) Nancy Fisher, Edwina Kraemer, Member Kumi Skillman, Sara Stone & Morton Stone with CCI black lab, Oscar.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently manned an informational booth at USF Health to familiarize students and staff with CCI and the upcoming DogFest Celebration on campus on November 8. Club members Edwina Kraemer & Nancy Fisher have chaired fundraising efforts for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) – Wounded Veterans’ Initiative for more than a year. Mr. Morton Stone (pictured above) is a retired Navy veteran, who after a 2.5 year wait, was the grateful recipient of Oscar, a specially trained CCI assistance dog. These wonderful dogs after being carefully vetted are put through a very expensive and rigorous training program before being matched with the needs of the disabled recipient. Fundraisers have been held over the course of the past year as this training/boarding and selection process is lengthy and very costly.

Domestic Violence Shelter Donation

Domestic Violence Fundraising Luncheon
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Photo: Club Members at Domestic Violence Fundraising Luncheon

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently enjoyed a successful luncheon and baby shower benefiting 2 area safe haven Domestic Violence Shelters. The clubwomen were all decked out in shades of purple to show their support and were very generous in their donations to this important cause. The ladies were successful in filling 2 large vans full of beautiful baby and toddler clothing, diapers and other needed items.

Craft Treats for Seniors

Photo submitted by Patricia Serio Photo (L-R) Member Chairs Aniko Solomonson & Ciel Birkett
Photo submitted by Patricia Serio
Photo (L-R) Member Chairs Aniko Solomonson & Ciel Birkett

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently handcrafted table favors under the direction of Aniko Solomonson. More than 150 pieces were delivered by Ciel Birkett on behalf of the Woman’s Club to the Lutz Community Center and Pasco County Meals on Wheels program to decorate their senior and shut-in clients’ food trays.

Club Members Attend Fall 2015 State Convention

Fall Board 2015
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Club Members surround GFWC Florida President Carole Weaver (center in red sweater).

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently attended the annual General Federation of Women’s Clubs State Convention in Orlando. The women attended numerous workshops, learning experiences and seminars. This year’s theme celebrated veterans and honored its own veteran members.

Club Honors Longtime Members

Longtime members honored 2015
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Photo: (L-R) Members Aniko Solomonson, Barbara Jackson, Jeannie Oller & Membership Chair Annette Bellingar

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently congratulated and honored longtime members for their many years of club service and community volunteerism. Annette Bellingar, Membership Chair presented “year” pins to Aniko Solomonson (30 year member), Barbara Jackson (15 year member) and Jeannie Oller (5 year member) in appreciation for their faithful service.

Woman’s Club Commemorates 9/11

Woman's Club Commemorates 9/11

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members came out in force and in shifts to wave flags in commemoration of 9/11. The passing traffic showed their support by vociferous horn-blowing, especially by the big rig 18 wheelers. Showing their patriotism on 9/11 has long been a Woman’s Club tradition since 2001 appearing both in Land O’Lakes and Lutz.