About

Caregiver’s Connection—supporting those who give care

Dear Club members:

Thank you for entrusting me to be president of such a large, active, and revered women’s club as GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club. The board, all our committee chairs, and I will strive to keep this club running as efficiently, excellently, and happily as possible.

Our club vision is “to be a prominent service organization addressing the diverse needs of our community through philanthropy, advocacy, and volunteer service.” In 2024, our members provided over 20,000 hours of volunteer service in our community and offered opportunities for all of our members to grow, serve, and make friends. With a service event almost every day, there is certainly a chance for everyone to do something they love for others. This generous giving of our time included fundraising to provide over $25,000 of grants and scholarships to non-profit organizations in our community in 2024.

My President’s Project is Caregiver’s Connection. A caregiver is a person who tends to the needs or concerns of a person with short- or long-term limitations due to illness, injury, or disability. In our club and our community, we have caregivers of the elderly, family, children, persons with disabilities, and military personnel. Many caregivers are silently overwhelmed and in need of support themselves. Our goal in 2025 is for each Community Service Program to find a way to support caregivers using the particular talents and mission of their area.

In addition, my Community Impact Program will focus on starting a Caregiver’s Circle. This monthly Circle will alternate between lessons in caregiving and self-care for the caregiver and support nights to encourage caregivers to prioritize their own needs.

I encourage all members to try out a couple of committees and to join at least one committee so that you are involved in choosing where the committee’s time will be spent. Certainly, attend as many events as you can regardless of what committee you join.

All the leaders of GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club are excited about a new year with some new ideas and goals. We thank you for your commitment to the club and your hours served in advance.

Cheers,

Lois Larsen
2025 President
GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club