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2023/2024
2023-2024 Officers Claudia Gassett, 3rd VP of Membership Meetings & Past President, Roz Hensor, Secretary, Barbara Lamneck, Treasurer, Sheila May, President, Jeanette Doyle, 1st VP of Programs, Liz Peterson, 2nd VP of Membership
Monthly MeetingsSeptember 13, 2023
Debi Lanier, Administrator, Moose Lodge #813 Overview of the three areas the Moose Family seeks excellence: Moose Heart, Moose Haven, and Moose Charities.    October 11, 2023
Deputy Jeffery E. Merry, Jr., HCSO Community Resource Deputy Discussion of Fraud November 8, 2023
Jason Lemus, PhD Research Administrator for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Progress on the FWC Fish hatchery in Apollo Beach Saturday -December 9, 2023
East Bay “Holiday” Choral Group, directed by Brian NeSmith, East Bay High School Chorus Director. 5:00 to 8:00 pm - $35 per person 50/25/25/Drawing - Cash Only Auction Baskets - Cash or Credit Card Family members, friends, neighbors are welcome to attend. January 10, 2024
Liz Pedersen, Membership Chair ABWC Longevity Program Honoring 8 recipients who have been a member for 10, 30 and 40 years 
L to R: Judith Pieper (10 years), Jennifer Stendah (10 years), Joan Kelly (10 years), Katherine Cintron (10 years), Nancy Grubb (10 years), Janet Pizzichetti (40 years)
February 14, 2024
Nina Tross, MBA, EA NSTP Liaison for Tax & Advocacy (ABWC Member) Preparing your Federal Tax Return Discussion of Various Items regarding Federal Tax Returns          March 13, 2024
Jackie Corley Awareness Coordinator, Selah Foundation Serving survivors of Human Trafficking April 10, 2024
Fashions by Chico’s Moderated by Kathenne & her assistant Chris Clothing line modeled by our club members                                                           May 8, 2024 Sharon Vasquez, Scholarship Chair ABWC Scholarship Awards Installation of Officers             2023/2024 Garden Events
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Special EventsBAKE LESS BAKE SALEDuring our October and November Membership lunches, Barbara Lamneck will be accepting
donations for our “Bake Less Bake Sale.” All funds/donations will be going to our Scholarship Fund HOLIDAY EVENING PROGRAM
CRUISE“Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico”
Royal Caribbean – Western Caribbean Cruise February 3 – 8, 2024 Contact: Pat Lea 352-464-1217 
     BUS TRIP“Charleston, South Carolina”
April 22 – 28, 2024 Contact: Ginny Fairbank 813-767-3498 
      ABWC Book ClubSeptember 28, 2023: “Summer Book Chat”
The Lazy Gator Restaurant 11:30 am 102 W Shell Point Road, Ruskin Jeanette Doyle, Hostess October 26, 2023: “The Diamond Eye” By: Kate Quinn Ann Robbins, Hostess November 30, 2023: “The Madness of Crowds” By: Louise Penny Sharron Brunk, Hostess Co-Host, TBA December 28, 2023: Holiday Party Lunch and Gift Exchange Hostess: TBA Ann Dridz, Co-Host January 25, 2024: “The Perfect Marriage” By: Jeneva Rose Janet Moses, Hostess Nina Tross, Co-Host February 22, 2024: “Lessons in Chemistry” By: Bonnie Garmus Barbara Lamneck, Hostess March 28, 2034: “Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe” By: Heather Webber Ginny Burrow, Hostess Lori Winkelman, Co-Host April 18, 2024: “The Bluest Eye” By: Toni Morrison Hostess and Co-Host, TBA May 23, 2024: “Queen of Paris” By: Pamela Binnings Ewen Hostess and Judy Wall, Co-Host Other recommended books for your reading pleasure: “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty “Gilgamesh” by Joan London “Lady Clementine” by Marie Benedict “The Librarian of Auschwitz” by Antonio “Spare” by Prince Harry Book Club Holiday Party
Culture Club 2023/2024 Schedule of EventsOctober 25, 2023: (Wednesday) Tampa History Museum 801 Water Street, Tampa Cost: $10.00 Time: 10:00 a.m. (leave at 9:00 am) Lunch: Columbia Restaurant February 29, 2024: (Thursday)
Bunker Hill Winery, Parrish 8905 Bunker Hill Road, Parrish Cost: $20 Time: 11:00 to 2:00 (meet at 10:15/leave at 10:30)                     Ed Fletcher’s Early Bird Theatre 13355 49th St N Clearwater, FL Schedule to be announced in August, 2023 Possible January or March event, details to be announced at a later date     St. Pete Coastal Cruises
6810 Gulfport Blvd S. St. Pete Possible May, 2024 event, details to be announced at a later date Jewelry Craft Event - April               |
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Our local artist, Jeanie Cofer, gladly instructed our members: Diane & husband Phillip Lynn, Brenda Fricks, Marie Wiegmann, Diane Gross, Ann Robbins , Jeanette Doyle, Judy Piefer, Ann Drizd and Sharron Brunk, in creating their own master pieces.
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2022/2023
Monthly MeetingsSeptember Membership MeetingOctober Membership MeetingJanuary Membership Meeting - Longevity Awards
Standing (L to R): Sheila May, Sharon Vasquez, Marcia Ward, Sharron Brunk, Diane Waronka, Liz Pederson
Seated (L to R): Barbara Lamneck, Dawn Woodward, Pat Wilson, Lucy Rafalik, Connie Craig
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Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Awarded College Scholarships to 10 Local 2023 High School Graduates
Back row, L to R: Mia Felix, Guidance Counselor, East Bay High School, Talor Schleich (East Bay High; University of Central Florida), Gavin Wilson (Lennard High; University of South Florida), Sydney Jetcia Prete (Lennard High; Valencia College) Jada Alexander (Lennard High; University of Central Florida), Janabelle Valdovinos (Lennard High; University of South Florida), Laurie Carpenter Sherman, ABWC Scholarship Committee, Susanne Palko, ABWC Scholarship Committee, Sharon Vasquez, ABWC Scholarship Committee Chair, Susan Zak, ABWC Scholarship Committee, Sheila May, ABWC President.
Front row: Joshua NeSmith (East Bay High; University of Tampa), Akina-Naomi Kennedy (East Bay High; Rollins College), Luke Meler (East Bay High; Florida Polytechnic University), Dylan Jones (East Bay High; Florida Polytechnic University) Not Pictured: Cheyanne Buie (East Bay High; University of Florida), Brenda Fricks, ABWC Scholarship Committee and Cynthia Sherry, Guidance Counselor, Lennard High School Message from Sharon Vasquez, Scholarship ChairThe Apollo Beach Woman’s Club (ABWC) has been serving the community since 1959. The club’s primary objectives are to promote sociability among its members, work toward the advancement of womankind, and provide scholarships for education and training of students who live in Apollo Beach and the surrounding areas with a demonstrated financial need.
This year the ABWC was able to award $15,000 in college scholarships to 5 students from East Bay High School and 5 students from Lennard High School. The scholarships were funded due to the generous donations of club members and donations from the Estate of Betty Fay; Eileen Sengstock in memory of her daughter, Christine Sengstock Kazor; and Marie Wiegmann in memory of Daniel Britt, Jr. All recipients are attending a 4-year Florida university, and received $1500 to be used for tuition, books, and lab fees. The recipients and a parent were honored at the May 10 luncheon at the Moose Lodge in Ruskin along with their guidance counselors. To be eligible, the scholarship applicant must be assigned to attend either East Bay or Lennard High School, plan to attend a Florida college or university and submit a completed application by the deadline. All applicants must meet the club’s stated scholarship criteria: show financial need, outstanding scholastic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, 2 recommendations, a 500-word student essay, and community service hours.          |
2019/2020
60th Anniversary
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