GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, Inc.
"Living the Volunteer Spirit"
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GFWC MOUNT DORA WOMAN'S CLUB, INC.
GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, Inc. wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Since our founding in 1919, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring our team's fresh ideas and passion to the range of activities we're involved in. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.
Who We Are
The GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, Inc. is a member of the GFWC Florida Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The Club was organized in 1919 when a notice was placed in the Mount Dora Topic inviting all women interested in civic affairs to meet at Town Hall. Fifteen women responded. Today, we are a group of women, from Mount Dora and the surrounding towns and cities, dedicated to helping our community through volunteer activities and fundraising. The Club is a section 501(c)3) organization.
Executive Committee
President ..................................................Suzanne Gibson
First Vice President................................Roseanne Miller
3rd Vice President/Reporting... ...............Cathy Kautz
Treasurer..........................................................Judy Streeter
Recording Secretary........... ....Mary Colleen Gardner
Parliamentarian...................................Sharron Semento
Committee Service Program Chairs
Arts and Culture..........................................Flo Fenneman
Civic Engagement & Outreach......Sharron Semento
Gina Conway
Education and Libraries..........................Alison Horvath
Jerry Hardwick
Environment.................................. ..........Irene Rosenberg
Health and Wellness................. .................Mary Groeller
Standing & Special Committee Chairs
Hospitality ................................... ...................Donna Kelley
Membership............................... ................Barbara Pauer
Ways and Means.....................................Nancy Kennedy
Communications....................... ............Roseanne Miller
ESO................................................... .........Cathleen Arciero
Past President............................... ..............Judith Nelson
What We Do
Our individual and group volunteer activities have five Community Service Programs
GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, Inc. and its members are devoted to community service in the Central Lake County area. Each member has an individual volunteer passion (and sometimes several). Our members are active and involved at the Bay Street and Ice House Theatres, the W.T. Bland Library, Cornerstone Hospice, Guardian ad Litem services, local food pantries, and homeless shelters, to name just a few. Together they organize events to raise funds for donations to local charities.
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Arts & Culture
This program encourgages members to promote and support arts activities in their clubs, schools, and communities. It is designed to inspire clubwomen and ignite within them a desire to make their work a more beautiful place.
Civic Engagement & Outreach
This program focuses on citizenship, military personnel, emergency and disaster preparedness, and safety prevention. This program is designed to actively connect members with effective projects and activities relating to civic and social responsibilities.
Education & 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.
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.
Health & Wellness
This Program is designed to inform members of issues that affect the well-being of individuals, families and communities by providing opportunities and resources to meet and address needs through volunteering. Club members develop and implement projects that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Tree Planting in Mount Dora
Blankets for The Linus Project
Paper for Lake County School Teachers
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Volunteers at Mount Dora Senior Center
Volunteers at Rafiki International
Monthly Member Walk n' Talk
Dr. Suess Read A Loud At Triangle Elementary
Food Drive for Lake Cares Food Pantry
Books for Lake Cares Childen's Backpacks
2021-2022 Fundraisers
Spring Yard Sale Fundraiser - Proceeds Donated to Cornerstone Hospice Pets
Luncheon & Fashion Show Fundraiser - Proceeds Donated to
The Haven of Lake Country
Ongoing Library Project - Sofa Donated to the
Young Adult Readers Room at the W.T. Bland Library
Fall Yard Sale Fundraiser - Proceeds Donated to
Local Charities
Trivia Night Fundraiser - Proceeds Donated to
Forward Paths Foundations
Donations made by the GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club for the Children of Ukraine
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Bingo Fundraiser - Proceeds Donated to the
Mount Dora Senior Center
Game Day Fundraiser - Proceeds Donated to
Local Charities
Where We Work
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, Cornerstone Hospice, 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.
Keynotes
Keynotes, our monthly Newsletter, is published from October through May. It contains news about upcoming events, the previous month's activities, and more!
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