GFWC
Mount Dora Woman's Club, Inc.
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GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, Inc.
The beginning of the GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club originated in 1919 when a notice was placed in the Mount Dora Topic inviting all women interested in civic affairs to meet at the Town Hall. Fifteen women responded and began all the good work of the local community. In 1926, the Club became a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Today, we are a group of over 75 women from Mount Dora and its surrounding towns. All of our clubwomen are united in their dedication to volunteer service. Diverse in age, interests, and experiences, we all share the desire to create positive change in our local communities.
Luncheon & General Meeting
GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club
November Luncheon & Business Meeting
Wednesday, November 5th
Country Club of Mount Dora
Join us for another exciting general meeting and luncheon! Let's continue to "Spark The Fireworks". This month, we're thrilled to welcome guest speaker, Julia D'Arts, founder of I Am A Safe Place. This nonprofit organization serves as a support system and resource hub for survivors of domestic violence here in Lake County.
Kindly submit your reservation and payment for lunch by Friday, October 31.
For those paying by check please contact Roseanne Miller
Event Itinerary
🕚 Registration: 11:00–11:30 AM
🕦 Meeting: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
🍽️ Lunch: 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Note: Please check in at the Registration Desk before the meeting begins.
2024-2026 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Suzanne Gibson
President
Linda Urry
1st Vice President
Kim Barnes
2nd Vice President
Diane Capetola
3rd Vice President
Roseanne Miller
Treasurer
Judy Streeter
Recording Secretary
Denise Mulcahy
Correspondence Secretary
Sharron Semento
Parliamentarian
Community Service Progams
Delores Deen
Arts & Culture
Jerry Hardwick
Civic Engagement
Cheryl Higgins
Education
Kim Barnes
Environmental
Tracy Draper
Health & Wellness
Standing and Special Committees
Denise Mulcahy
Communications
Linda Urry
Ways & Means
Cathy Kautz
Hospitality
Therese Haberle
ESO
What We Do
GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club members are dedicated to community service in the central Lake County area. Each member has a personal volunteer interest, with some having several! Members enjoy Living the Volunteer Spirit by donating their time and talents at the Bay Street, Ice House, and Taveres Theatres, W.T. Bland Library, the Forward Path Foundation, local food pantries, homeless shelters, and many other worthwhile causes. They organize events, raise funds for donations, and lend their helping hands to many in need.
Events
Join the GFWC Mount Dora Woman’s Club for our 6th Annual Charity Yard & Bake Sale—a two-day treasure hunt packed with heart and purpose!
🛍️ Shop the Sale:
Discover an incredible variety of items, including:
• Festive Christmas décor • Unique crafts and handmade goods • Sparkling jewelry
• Stylish new clothing, shoes & accessories • Cozy rugs, practical housewares, and a wide selection of books
There’s truly something for everyone!
🍪 Sweeten Your Visit:
Enjoy homemade treats at our bake sale—perfect for snacking while you shop.
💛 Support a Cause That Matters:
All proceeds benefit Lake County Schools’ Families in Transition (FIT) program, helping homeless children and youth in our community.
📅 Event Details:
Friday & Saturday, October 24–25 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 111 Old Eustis Road, Mount Dora
#Families inTransition # Yard Sales # Mount Dora Womans Club # GFWC Florida #GFWC
Register for Walk to End Alzheimer's
We will meet at 7:30am at Lowe’s to carpool to Ski Beach (starting line at the park there). Afterwards we can go for coffee, depending on how big our group is. The walk begins at 8:30. To register, go to the link above and join the General Federation of Women's Clubs Team. No fundraising required.
🎄✨ Get ready to celebrate the season in style! ✨🎄
Mark your calendar for December 13 & 14, 2025—the very first GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club Holiday Tour of Homes is coming your way!
Stay tuned for dazzling details and festive updates… you won’t want to miss a moment of this holiday tradition in the making! 💫🏡
Civic Engagement and Outreach
Civic and social responsibilities are key components in our lives. The GFWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program is designed to actively connect members with effective projects and activities relating to civic and social responsibilities. This program focuses on citizenship, military personnel, emergency and disaster preparedness, and safety and crime prevention.
Volunteers at the Senior Center provide food, fun, and companionship.
Volunteers pack groceries for seniors and disabled adults at Love Extension's warehouse.
Blingo Bingo Fundraiser to benefit Forward Path Organization, a non-profit in Lake County, helping homeless youth and those who age out of foster care.
We made Boggy Bears and Afghans for Camp Boggy Creek, a camp for children with serious illnesses.
We were thrilled to donate toys to the children of Guardian Ad Litem during the Christmas season!
Arts and Culture
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Many of our members are theatrical buffs and volunteer their time at our local theatres. They also participate in the GFWC Arts & Crafts Festival at the District and State Levels. Our goal is to create projects and opportunities that develop skills awareness, and appreciation of both Arts & Culture. It is designed to inspire clubwomen and ignite within them a desire to make a more beautiful, thoughtful, and caring place.
Members gathered at Yada Yada Pottery in downtown Mount Dora to paint bowls for the upcoming Empty Bowl fundraiser to benefit Lake Cares Food Pantry.
2025 Mount Dora Woman' Club Arts and Crafts Contest
GFCW Florida State Competition Awards
1st Place - Mosaics
Gail Mahan
1st Place - Knitting
Maureen Melvold
1st Place - Jewelry - Metal
Dee Olive
2nd Place - Quilting
Cristie Kern
2nd place - Jewelry - Bead Weaving
Dee Olive
2nd Place - Natural Materials
Lynn Kirman
Honorable Mention - Mixed Media/Collage
Donna Kelley
Ways & Means
Fundraising is beneficial to our community, our Club, and its members. Raising capital for a local project, recognized charity, affiliate organization, our Club’s outreach plans and operations, or GFWC Designated Funds is also an opportunity to make the achievements of jour Club known throughout the community. As we work together on a fundraiser, Club members learn new skills and much more. Successful teamwork fosters cooperation, provides a sense of accomplishment, cultivates pride and ownership in the organization, and creates life-long friendships—all while building a stronger and better Club.
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"Shake, Rattle and Roll" Bunco Fundraiser to benefit the Mount Dora Senior Center. Held on September 17, 2025.
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The Mount Dora Women’s Club hosted a lively fundraiser featuring dinner, drinks, and spirited rounds of Left, Right, Center. Guests enjoyed laughter, prizes, and raffles, with both newcomers and seasoned players raving about how much they enjoyed it. The proceeds will support planting 1,000 tree saplings in the Seminole State Forest and aiding underserved school children in Lake County.
Members made Christmas wreathes to be sold at the GFWC garage sale to benefit Ashley's House.
A check presentation to Villagers for Veterans representing funds raised from Ashley’s House yard sale.
On May 4th the Mount Dora Woman's Club successfully hosted the Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. The event's profits will benefit the Children's Advocacy Center and Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties.
Celebration Tea, a fundraiser honoring the legacy of the Mount Dora Woman's Club and the Library was held on January 26, 2024. Proceeds of the event was presented to the Forward Paths Foundation.
Camp Boggy Creek was chosen as the GFWC Florida President's Project. The annual yard sale of the Mount Dora Woman's Club raised $2500.00 to support the camp.
Education and Libraries
Projects in the Education and Libraries Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions and opportunities These projects promote libraries, literacy, and the love of a good book. Our club has been actively involved with the WT Bland Library in Mount Dora since the club's inception. Today, many of our members volunteer their time to the library for their various community programs, and each year the Club donates to the library.
The ESO Book Club holds bi-monthly meetings to engage in thoughtful discussions regarding the literature we have read.
Judging speech contest at Sorrento Elementary School.
Our responsibility involves the scanning of books for the Book Scanning Program implemented by the library.
We've gathered a wonderful collection of books to be distributed to children through Lakes Cares!
Environmental Community
The Environment Community Service Program encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world's resources, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainably, beautify our communities, and enjoy nature.
Guided tour of the Lost Town of Ethel, Rock Springs Run State Reserve.
Our members contributed their extra coins towards World Water Day. The funds gathered will be utilized to purchase water purification tablets for individuals who require them.
We are thrilled to have collected an abundance of sheets, towels, and blankets for a nearby animal shelter!
All types of recyclable plastic were donated by our members, which will be utilized by Trout Lake Nature Center in Eustis to construct a bench.
During our visit to Tavares, we were given a tour of the Waste Water Treatment Center where we gained knowledge about the process of water collection, treatment, and its subsequent usage.
During our visit to Blue Spring State Park, we went on an ecological tour and witnessed Sea World releasing a rescued manatee back into the springs. The park is known to attract hundreds of manatees during winter due to the warm waters.
Health and Wellness
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.
Baby hats were knitted and crocheted then donated to the March of Dimes Military Moms.
Several crocheted and handmade blankets were donated to the Linus Project, which gifts them to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
And, we Walk and Talk! Each month a group of ladies, and sometimes their fur babies, get together and walk to explore new locations throughout the area.
Awards & Recognition
We at the Mount Dora Woman's Club, take immense pride in celebrating the successes of our members. We believe that every achievement, no matter how big or small, deserves recognition. That's why we go above and beyond to ensure our members receive the recognition they deserve. We understand that recognition not only boosts morale but also motivates our members to strive for even greater success.
Golden Key Award 24-26
Cathy Kautz
District 7
Volunteer of the Year
Linda Urry
1st Place - Presidents Project
Flight to Honnor
GFWC Florida Division 4
Suzanne Gibson
1st Place - ESO Book Club
GFWC Florida Division 4
Cathleen Arciero - Chair
1st Place
Woman's History
& Resource Center
2nd Place - Newsletter
GFWC Florida Division 4
Joanna Fox
3rd Place
Traditional Scrapbook
Cathy Kautz
Here at the GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, we are driven to do our part in making the world a better place. Since 1919, we have taken part in a wide range of activities that empower individuals and communities. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits. Are you ready to join us and create real transformation in the lives of so many?
*Includes Convenience Fee
GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 471
Mount Dora, FL 32756
Off-Duty Delights: Our Club’s Extracurricular Escapades
Our members enjoy having fun outside of regular club activities. By organizing social events, members build stronger relationships and create positive experiences. These events help foster a sense of community within our Club.
Kicking off the first meeting of our new year! October 2025 meeting and luncheon.
Members participate in Tuesday Night Trivia, where they can put their knowledge to the test. This weekly event provides an opportunity to enjoy dinner and have fun with Club members.
Members enjoy a lovely afternoon at the September Salad Social hosted by the Hospitality Committee
It looks like our members had a great time at the Old Bag Bingo event organized by the Hospitality Committee in July!
New members attend orientation.
Festive end of year luncheon activities - sugar plum fairies, reindeers, Christmas tree and line dancers!!