THE PALM AIRE WOMEN’S CLUB WILL ANNOUNCE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 GRANTS AT THE MAY 12TH LUNCHEON!!
Peg McKinley unanimously elected PAWC President for the Third time!!
The winners of the PAWC 2022 grants will be introduced at the May 12th Charity Luncheon Meeting. Chairwoman Carolann Garafola and her committee have selected small, independent charities that make a difference in our community. This year’s grant recipients include Baby Basics of Sarasota County, Dollar Dynasty, Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County, Hope Family Services, Mothers Helping Mothers and Second Chance Last Opportunity.
Baby Basics supplies diapers and wipes to one hundred low-income working families who do not receive government assistance. Dollar Dynasty assists underprivileged adults and children with basic needs and counseling. Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County offers peer education to help teens reduce risky behavior and make informed choices regarding their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. H.O.P.E. is Manatee County’s State certified domestic violence service provider, helping and sheltering families who are not safe in their own homes. Mothers Helping Mothers furnishes basic needs and baby items to families. Second Chance Last Opportunity empowers individuals in crisis by providing them with essential life skills and tools as well as emergency food, clothing, hygiene items, and baby supplies.
The PAWC recognizes the valuable work these organizations accomplish in assisting the community. Nonprofit charities depend upon donations to continue their work in caring for the less fortunate. It is inspiring to support the critical work these organizations are doing.
The new 2023/2024 PAWC board will be inducted in the traditional candlelit ceremony at this luncheon. The new officers for the 2023/2024 Executive Board are: President– Peg McKinley, Vice President- Ann King, Recording Secretary- Nancy Curley, Corresponding Secretary- Linda Greene and Treasurer– Susan Romine. This time-honored ceremony serves as a reminder of the six-decade history of the club and demonstrates that its mission remains unchanged.
Cost of the luncheon is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Payment must be received by May 5th. Please contact Debi Frock at Pawc1.reservations@gmail.com. to confirm your reservation. Checks can be mailed to Debi at: Debi Frock/ PAWC Lunch, 5718 Beaurivage Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243 or left at the PACC office. You can also use paypal. www.PayPal.me/PalmAireWomensClub. Please be advised that the Palm Aire Country Club has gone cashless so cappuccinos must be purchased with credit cards.
It is time for membership renewal and the PAWC is requesting dues for the coming year (2023-2024). If you can, please consider donating an additional amount to the normal $40 dues. Every dollar helps provide scholarships and grants and is 100% tax deductible. Membership is open year-round. Non-Palm Aire Country Club members are very welcome. Mail checks to PAWC Dues , P O BOX 21051, Bradenton, FL34204. If more convenient, place the check in an envelope addressed to PAWC dues in the PAWC box in the PACC reception area or use PAYPAL.
At the April Luncheon, the Palm Aire Women’s Club awarded scholarships to deserving local students. This year, scholarships were awarded to: Lyndsey Carter, LaShawn'te Lee, David Pard, and Sylvia Pardome from the State College of Florida. Manatee Technical College students, Krystal Camacho and Emma Ramirez also received scholarships. LaShawn’te Lee, Krystal Camacho and Emma Ramirez were on hand to accept their awards. La Shawn’te is a single mother studying early childhood education. Krystal is a future nurse while Emma is planning to join the dental field. All the students spoke movingly of their struggles to attend college and admitted that the awards would allow them to continue their studies.
Be sure to check the PAWC website, www.palm-airewomensclub.org or our Facebook page at Palm Aire Women’s Club for the latest news and updates.
Save the Dates for next season’s PAWC Luncheons.
Peg Beck, Mary Beth Rempp, Jan Scanlon, Doris McCowen, and Beverley Allen presented scholarships to LaShawn'te Lee, Crystal Camacho and Emma Ramirez.
Candice Holloway and MaryBeth Rempp collected supplies for Resurrection House at the April Luncheon.
Sally Reed asked Gail Clay to pick the winning ticket.