The General Federation of
Women’s Clubs (GFWC), one of the oldest women’s volunteer
organizations, seeks to build global communities where people
unite in diversity and dedicate their service to changing lives.
GFWC celebrates the engagement of people of all backgrounds
and believes in fostering an inclusive, equitable climate and
culture where community members can thrive.
The GFWC Lake Wales Junior Woman’s Club is made up of working women, wives, and mothers of all ages and backgrounds who are dedicated to serving the needs of women, children, and those in need in Lake Wales. We are a part of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs (GFWC), an international organization devoted to service, and GFWC Flori.
Our non-profit organization meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the GFWC Woman's Clubhouse, 275 E. Park Ave., Lake Wales, and we encourage interested women to attend one of our meetings to become familiar with our local activities under the GFWC Community Service Programs
and Special Projects.
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The GFWC Lake Wales Junior Woman's Club exists to promote the tradition of community service long practiced by the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) and (GFWC Florida). We host fundraisers each year, and our members are involved in numerous community service programs, including those dedicated to Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries, Environment, Health & Wellness.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs unites the best and brightest of today’s women into a strong coalition, nearly 80,000 strong, that promotes community improvement through volunteer service. The many benefits of belonging to a GFWC woman’s club include:
• Strength in unity – Members gain a stronger voice in shaping public issues through serving at the club, district, state, region and national levels.
• Support and encouragement – Membership offers a network of women with similar interests and concerns. Fun, fellowship, and lasting friendships are a big part of the GFWC experience.
• Leadership training and professional development – Training and community service can help open career doors, enhance a resume, obtain academic credit, or build a new business.
Arts & Culture
Civic Engagement
&
Outreach
Education
&
Libraries
Health & Wellness
Environment
Each year awards in multiple categories are given by the General Federation of Woman's Clubs - Florida to individual clubs. GFWC Lake Wales Junior Woman's Club has been the recipient of multiple awards and has received recognition for our community service projects and other activities. We are honored to be recognized for doing the work we love in our community.
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General Federation of Woman's Clubs (GFWC) was established in 1890. The GFWC is an international organization with over 10 million members in 30 countries. Over the years the GFWC has grown into one of the largest organizations of volunteer women nationwide with the motto of "Unity in Diversity".
GFWC Florida is comprised of 187 women’s clubs across the state whose members are dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others in their local communities. With over 7,500 members across the state, these volunteer women’s club organizations attend to the diverse needs of their community through hands-on service projects, fundraising, education, leadership and friendship.
NATIONAL JUNIOR PLEDGE
“I pledge my loyalty to the Junior Club Women by doing better than ever before the work I have to do. By being prompt, honest, and courteous. By living each day trying to accomplish something, not merely to exist.”
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Shelley Clemons
Mary Walkup
Alice Rodriguez
Fran Hanrahan
Peg Champion
Pilin Woodruff
Shirley Schultz
Cheryl Champion
Cynthia Hamilton
Phone Number
(863) 949-0252
lwjuniorwc@gmail.com
GFWC Lake Wales Junior Woman's Club
PO Box 1352
Lake Wales, FL 33859-1352
Meeting address
Lake Wales Public Library Meeting Room
Belle Reynoso
Linda Piatt
Deena Dickey
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Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at
290 Cypress Garden Ln, Lake Wales, FL
5:30 p.m.
How you can help:
Make a Donation
Help support our efforts to work toward the betterment of our community.
A big thank you
to everyone that has
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We would like to say thank you to all that have supported our organization.
- Thank you to the city of lake wales for the use of the lake wailes park for our fall festival.
- Thank you to the GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales for the use of their building.
- Thank you to the coop in babson park for the use of their facility for our committee meetings.
- thank you to the lake wales police department for supporting our backpacks of love project
- THANK YOU TO DYER KIA FOR AWARDING THE DYER CARES AWARD TO THE CLUB
2022 and 2023 Fall Festival Sponsors
Edward Jones
Ellison RBM
Family Literacy Academy of Lake Wales
Lilly & Brown Law
Lake Wales Police Association
Mahalik Group – Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Patton Tire - Darren Patton
WaWa
Weaver Loveless Law
Weikert Ford - Philip Weikert
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Bonnie Poller
Christine Kinsley
Cindy Henry
Fran Hanrahan
Health First
Joan Kunzelmann
Joe Sichler
Kimberly Wang
Margo Boyle
Marlin & Laurie Detweiler
Mary Walkup
Peter & Leigh Phillips
Richard Littlton
Ruth Freeman
Shelley Clemons
Susan de Saint Phalle
Tish Sheesley
Virginia Keyser
2022 and 2023 Fall Festival
Logistics Vendors
Your Face My Paint – Jef DeArmas
Rotary on the Ridge
Splash N Bounce
Polk Inflatables
Johns on Wheels
Lake Wales Police Department
Duke Energy
Sky High Renovations
Action Signs
Under One Tent
Polk Party Rentals
No Limit Event Rentals
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2023 Fall Festival Highschool Volunteers
Alicia Vargas
Berlinda Roblero
Brooklynn Perdue
Carson Maxam
Jennifer Rodriguez Palmerin
Jeraldy Ramos
Jose Negron-Infante
Leah Mckibbin
Meliza Otero Perez-Prado
Mia Martinez
Monserad Castillo Nava
Ruby Eliza
2022 and 2023 Fall Festival Food Vendors
Good for the Soul – Tymica Williams
Cray’s Kettle Corn – Bonnie Crays
Donut NV WH – Josh Rumbel
El Preferido Latin Food – Miguel Maldonado
Empanada Gyal - Michelle Newman
SB&B Seafood & More – Stephanie Archibald
Taco Riendo – Jessica Cordova
Heifers Be Trippin – Sandra Ramey
Tony’s Italian Ice – Lawrence & Sandra –
Boogies Moon Treats – Brenda Mann
Kona Ice – David & Debra Still
Cray’s Kettle Corn – Bonnie Cray
Niko’s – Dominique Davis
Coach Eddie’s Backyard BBQ – Eddie Barnett
Chubby Wubby's Hot Dog Emporium
Cain's Snowballs
2022 and 2023 Fall Festival
General Vendors
WaWa
The Cookie Catastrophe – Stephanie Middleton
Kairos Nutrition – Hector & Dariana Cedeno
Merry Lilly – Merideth Akouka
RG’s Custom Creations – Regina Motis
Kimmy’s Fudge – Tim Brought
Health First – Dana Kelley Ashley
Backroad Woodwork & Boutique – Brandi Filyaw
Crafty Candles & Soaps – Laura Alvarez
Wreaths By Shawn – Shawn Walker
Angela Yoxall
Tri County Human Services – Ivy Gonzalez
Terry’s Pens & Flags – Terry Higginbotham
Sword of the Spirit – Paul Hjort
BJ’s Cakes & More – Betty Jo Windsor
WoNa Creations – Sandra Wolf
Walmart Vision Center – Sandra Gonzalez
WaxyCow Boutique – Amanda Wyrosdick
Feeling Crafty by Jen – Jenifer Garcia
Rodro’s Crafts & Creations – Ivelisse Rodriguez
United Health Care – Tiara Harrison
The Bronze Barn – Hannah Alderman
Tracy’s Cheesecakes – Tracy Salas
JetSet Fashions – Monica Johnston
US Benefit Advisors – Alexa Fortis/Jonathan Fisher
Pure Air Concepts – Brad Dinunzin
Jasdi organics - Irma Alvarado
Sandy Scharf
Mama Dras Creations - Sandra Trawick
Craft of Grace - Grace Naab
Kimmy Kakes - Kim Vavel
Susan Connors
Tina Rafa
Joyce Race
Ken Abbott
Fall Festival
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Backpacks of Love
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Camp Boggy Creek
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Grants for Great Ideas
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