The PAWC MISSION CONTINUES !
The Charity Committee has announced the charities to be assisted during the 2022/2023 monthly luncheons.
For more than six decades, the Palm-Aire Women’s Club has made it its mission to help improve the community by presenting scholarships and grants to local charities. The club justifiably takes pride in fulfilling this mission without allowing a pandemic to deter them. This year will not be different.
The PAWC Charity Committee ( Carolann Garafola, MaryBeth Rempp, Donna Moon and Candice Holloway) has carefully researched and visited local non-profit charities to choose organizations that best help the community.
These are the organizations the Committee has decided to support.
At the October luncheon, they are collecting items for the homeless to be distributed by Turning Point. Items should include laundry soap, clothing and personal hygiene items.
In November, toys and Christmas gifts will be collected for SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center).
In December, the collection will be for Hope Family Services. They have requested gifts for families and children impacted by Domestic Violence.
At the January luncheon, the Safe Children's Coalition will receive school supplies.
There will be no collection during the Fashion Show in February.
In March, the committee will collect diapers and wipes for Baby Basics while Resurrection House will receive items for the homeless in April.
Finally in May, monetary grants will be distributed to several local independent charities.
Vice President Ann King continues to fine-tune the upcoming PAWC calendar. She is happy to announce that renowned pianist and PAWC member Dr. Marsh Kindall Smith will perform at the Christmas luncheon.
Here is a brief recap of the calendar:
October 14th, Michael Moore , the director of Mote Marine Laboratory’s new Science Education Aquarium, will discuss the spectacular new Mote Science Education Aquarium now being built on twelve acres in Nathan Benderson Park.
November 11th Jim Shirley , the Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, will explain how his organization helps ensure that Sarasota remains a top cultural center in Florida.
Dec 16th Renowned and award-winning pianist, Dr Marsha Kindall Smith will perform a special program of seasonal favorites.
On Jan 13th A representative from Sarasota Opera Costumes Division will discuss their historic collection of over 30,000 fabulous costumes for more than 135 separate theatrical productions
Feb 3rd will be the date of the annual PAWC Fashion Show. Peg McKinley is the chairperson for this gala event. She is presently forming committees to help produce the event. Peg will be revealing the exciting details shortly.
March 17th A special play for St Patrick’s Day, "A Wee Bit of Blarney" will be performed by the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play Readers
April 14th The Scholarship Luncheon - The Scholarship Committee will present the 2023 PAWC scholarships to recipients from the State College of Florida and Manatee Technical College . The 2023/2024 PAWC Board will also be elected..
The final meeting of the season, the Charity Luncheon, takes place on May 12th. The PAWC sponsored charities will be introduced and the newly elected PAWC Board will be installed.
The Palm Aire Women's Club invites all to attend luncheons and get involved helping the PAWC grow. This will allow the club to continue to help the community. Join us for a luncheon or a Mix and Mingle and check out opportunities for Friendship, Fun and "Giving Back".
Remember, the PAWC meets on most second Fridays of the month at 11:30 from October to May. Membership is open year-round and is not limited to Palm Aire Country Club members. For more information, Contact membership chairs Linda and Laurie Greene at lindaegreene@yahoo.om or drlgreene@me.com . Also be sure to check the PAWC website, www.palm-airewomensclub.org. and the Palm Aire Women’s Club page on Facebook. Dues are $40 yearly.
Renowned pianist (and PAWC member) Dr. Marsha Kindall-Smith standing with President Peg McKinley and Dr. Helena Jackson at a recent luncheon.