Bringing together women since 1957, in an organization where they can use their energies and abilities to benefit their community by promoting civic, cultural, educational, and charitable activities.
Congratulations 2024/2025 Officers!
Left to right: Joann Castillo, Festival Chairman; Lorena Potter, Festival Treasurer; Geri Garnet Unrue, Secretary; Jacquelyn Daly, Corresponding Secretary; Ginny Iafrate, Treasurer; Charlotte White, 2nd Vice President; Diane Harrison, 1st Vice President; Susan Bornmann, Immediate Past President and Sharon Fisher, President.
To donate to:
The Eileen Langley Memorial Scholarship Fund
The scholarship will be awarded in April 2024. You can click on the paypal link or
Make checks payable to
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club
P.O. 336
Apopka, Fl 32704-0336
Note: Eileen Langley Memorial Scholarship Fund
CLUB MEMBERS Recognition
50 Years of Service!
Years of Membership: FIVE YEARS
JOAN ALSUP, DENA MORROW, MARYANN SARRA, BETTY ASHTON, MELVA BENTL-ROSS, KATIE JAIRETT, IRENE MARKS, DE NEVILLE,JOANN CASTILLO, ROBIN, MARTY HARRISON, ELEANOR JONES AND SUSAN BORNMANN
Perfect Attendance
Left to right; Charlotte White; Nancy Boyer; Joann Cas-tillo; Nadia Miller (in back); Marie Rossi (hidden in back); Judy Coleman; Geri Garnet Unrue; Dena Morrow (hidden in back); Janice Dafeldecker (hidden in back); Sharon Fisher; Jacquelyn Daly (hidden in back); Christy Faircloth; Gail Harris (back); Ginny Iafrate; Theresa Mott; Bev Winesburg; and Lillian Finno.
GIVING TO OUR Community
Giving away money to support the community-that’s what we do!
Left to right, Apopka Firefighter Divi-sion Chief of EMS W. Sanchez, Treas-urer Lorena Potter, 23-24 President Su-san Bornmann, inidentified Seniors First; G. Odom, Apopka Little League; D. Wiggins, The Lifeboat Project; and some man, Canine Companions.
We received lovely thank you let-ters from Canine Companions, Lifeboat and Seniors First.
UPCOMING Meetings & Events
Tuesday
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Sep. - Jun.)
1st Tuesday @ 5:30 pm
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
180 E. Main Street
Apopka, FL 32703
Tuesday
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (Sep. - May)
3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 pm (Social Time)
APRIL - Early Start @ 5:30 pm
First United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall)
201 S. Park Avenue
Apopka, FL 32703
IN Memoriam
All the AWC members grieve the losses of two members in one week:
JOAN ALSUP
Joan K. Alsup, age 86, of Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on June 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years, Bill R. Alsup, her brother James Kitley, stepdaughter Suzette Alsup Weeks, stepson Van Kevin Alsup, and grandson Joshua Weeks.
Joan was born in 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, to Charles and Ella Kitley. She attended Albion College and, true to her nature, forged enduring friendships. She later relocated with her family to Apopka in 1973. Together with her husband, she owned and operated Quality Gardens Nursery, becoming a cherished part of the Apopka community.
A woman of faith, Joan was an active member of First Methodist Church Apopka for 50 years, where she found spiritual fulfillment and lasting friendships. Her community involvement extended beyond church walls; she was a dedicated member of the Apopka Woman’s Club, Northwest Orange Republican Women, the Miss Apopka Foliage Pageant Committee, DAR Orlando Chapter and The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka. Joan passionately engaged in local and state politics, tirelessly advocating for Republican candidates whom she believed would best serve her community.
Known for her warm smile and generous spirit, Joan never hesitated to welcome newcomers to Apopka, recalling the kindness shown to her when she first arrived. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion and community service that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Joan is survived by her son Eric and daughter Laura of Apopka, stepson Billy Robert of Hot Springs, AR, grandchildren Aaron, Jonathan, Andrew, Stephen, Wendy, Jennifer, Alex, and Aubrey, extended family and a multitude of lifelong friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00AM, followed by a service at 11:00AM at the First Methodist Church Apopka, officiated by Rev. John Fisher. Private interment will follow at Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the First Methodist Church Apopka or the Apopka Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements are entrusted to Loomis Funeral Home. loomisfuneralhomes.com
CLUB Happenings
APRIL 2024 EVENTS
Scholarships
The Scholarship Presentation was held at the Tuesday, April 16th general membership meeting. The honorees and their families enjoyed a bountiful and delicious potluck dinner provided by club members.
The winners were:
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Ciria Curry was awarded the Eileen Langley Scholarship
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Emelee Newball
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Jessica Willard
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Chloe Stewart
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Delia Miller was awarded the Adult Scholarship.
Susan Ogburn and Ciria Curry- Receiving the Eileen Langley Scholarship
MAY 2024 EVENTS
Congratulations 2024/2025 Officers!
Left to right: Joann Castillo, Festival Chairman; Lorena Potter, Festival Treasurer; Geri Garnet Unrue, Secretary; Jacquelyn Daly, Corresponding Secretary; Ginny Iafrate, Treasurer; Charlotte White, 2nd Vice President; Diane Harrison, 1st Vice President; Susan Bornmann, Immediate Past President and Sharon Fisher, President.
2024 CHRISTMAS PARTY