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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs in our area recently conducted everything from installations to fundraisers and hands-on volunteer projects.
The Coconut Grove Woman’s Club installed the club’s 2024-26 officers. Outgoing president Billie Jean Baldwin passed the gavel to incoming president Illine Davila after being installed by past district director Lynda Randolph. Other newly installed officers included first vice president ,Greg Breidenbach; second vice president, Cynthia Shelley; corresponding secretary, Sonya DeLong; recording secretary, Lara Gallardo; treasurer, Raysa Lebron, and directors at large, Billie Baldwin and Marlene Erve.
While one club installed officers, on Jan. 24, Coral Gables Woman’s Club had a different installation. That club held a lovely ceremony coordinated by Membership chair Kim Davison with the help of past president Linda Hartwell to install 10 new members: Maya Bell, Jennifer Cuellar, Margaret Cullen, Julia Irvin, Teresa Jaramillo, Elena Leonardi, Sonia M, Adriana Pellegrini, Claudia Pernudi and Helen Reguera. That brings the club’s membership count to 98 amazing women with more joining in the spring.
Coral Gables Woman’s Club owns and operates a free children’s dental clinic and a beautiful historic clubhouse while supporting numerous other charitable program and initiatives.
Members reside all over South Florida, much like the children of the working poor whom the clinic serves. For information on joining the club, the clinic or club rental, visit www.gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org.
In fundraising news, GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s monthly Gringo Bingo at Bay 13 was another successful event emceed by Steven Bradley with music by celebrity DJ Germain, both of whom always make it a great party.
Next Gringo Bingo event will be Feb. 13. Tickets are $30 and include one beer or wine, 13 game cards and amazing prizes. Many thanks to regular sponsor Lynn Bauer, Dr. Hal Wanless, Dr. Jose Chaviano and Mayra Rossi, and Jerry Kavulich who guarantee a successful fundraiser every month. Registration starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m.
To RSVP send email to gloria@cnews.net.
The Miami Woman’s Club (MWC) knocked it out of the park with a beautiful tea on Jan. 27 coordinated a president Shirley Pardon of England who certainly knows her business.
Catered by R Catering, the food was extraordinary and the ladies who donned their favorite hats looked fabulous. The affair began with a social time as guest enjoyed Prosecco, music, photo ops and donated to a raffle to raise fund for as GFWC state project.
Earlier that day Rotarians from all over RI District 6990, coordinated by Rotarian Robert Bull, gathered at North Pointe Community Center to plant hundreds of trees that Rotarians had donated in memory of a loved one or friend. Longtime Rotarian and MWC president Shirley Pardon was among the volunteers with this writer doing double duty with GFWC at the tea and tree planting that day.
Finally, February begins with the Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s fun night fundraiser and movie, “The Taste of Things,” a light-hearted French film at Coral Gables Arts Cinema on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. Enjoy the movie, champagne, light hors d’oeuvres and a chance to support the Coral Gables Woman’s Club whose members serve our community so well.
RSVP with CGWC’s Fundraising chair Rita Tennyson at 786-357-8387. Tickets are $30 per person.
Until next time, share your time and talents, count your blessings, and make a difference.
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