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June’s Luncheon was awash with awards, the check presentation to our charities, installation of new officers and Gale Mitchell presented the annual awards.
Outreach Committee Co-Chairs Cheri Keirstead and Mimi Iannuzzi presented the checks to Alpha-Omega Miracle Home, Emergency Services & Homeless Coalition, Food 4 Kids, Pie in the Sky, Port in The Storm and Rodeheaver Boys Ranch.
The Lifetime Giving Award was presented to Mimi Iannuzzi and the Big Heart Award to Peggy Cutrino.
April’s Luncheon was sold out. We enjoyed the viewing of the Annual Art Show, Port in the Storm presentation, lunch and music by Linda Cole and her pianist.
We were once again delighted with the talented students of St. Augustine High School.
Mike Adams
The MCWA December Luncheon at Marsh Creek Country Club had an ugly sweater theme and holiday music was provided by Burt Keirstead. The organization’s annual Angel Tree Project was once again a success delivering 33 childrens’ gifts collected at the luncheon to the Homeless Coalition. In addition, Rodeheaver Ranch received 30 Walmart gift cards for the boys in its program and the teens in Port in the Storm received 25 Chick-Fil-A gift cards. Beyond these donations, the Food 4 Kids program received a $2,355 donation for its meals program benefiting students at South Woods Elementary School.
Thank you for your support for this Outreach/Giving Circle project.
A special thank you to Camille Kay and Paula Hutson for putting the Angel Tree project together and making it a success.
Chef Will Swank prepared a Fall themed two course lunch. We enjoyed slow-roasted pork loin with cranberry demi-glace, roasted potatoes and green beans. For dessert, the kitchen made a decadent peanut butter chocolate pie.
ReCHIC Boutique located at 214 San Marco Avenue brought a well chosen selection of their one-of-a-kind vintage pieces to us. Owner Lisa Lambka presented a wide array of her finished designs. An inveterate traveler, Lambka showed things that began as sterling salt and pepper shakers from the twenties, a miniature Chinese junk and a fur-trimmed cape respectively “re chiced” into a necklace and bracelet, over-sized ring and a vest.
Beyond her creations, the shop has Florida’s largest collection of both vintage hats and Lucite handbags, all in keeping with Lambka’s motto of “Don’t buy unless you love it.”
Camille Kay spoke about the Angel Tree which helps children and also shared the specific needs of each of the six charities that we will donate to this year. It has become a MCWA holiday tradition as our ladies spread cheer to the children and help some of our designated charities. Thanks to all the women who picked angels at our November luncheon and just a reminder that there are still some“ angels” looking for a sponsor. To pick an angel or donate click on the button below.
The ladies dressed in pink for Cancer Awareness Month and were treated to a fashion show by Jean-Pierre Klifa, whose store is located at 52 St. George Street. The models were our very own MCWA members.
