Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club – Preserve the Past, Enjoy the Present, Plan for the Future

FOUNDED IN 1926, VNWC IS One of the oldest not-for-profit civic organizations in the State of Florida

In the tradition of social engagement and a spirit of service, VNWC brings together individuals who are dedicated to making a lasting difference.
Through its diverse programs and ongoing initiatives,the organization fosters a sense of unity and purpose among its members,
all while addressing the evolving needs of our community.
The objectives and aims of Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club are to:

Promote civic and social welfare through fundraising activities
Provide awards annually to community organizations
Provide college scholarship opportunities for high school graduates
Share intellectual and cultural programs with the members

GRAND MARSHAL UPDATE

VNWC members recently polished up Old Betsy for the upcoming VENICE HOLIDAY PARADE. Celebrating our 100th Anniversary, the Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club is the 2025 City of Venice Holiday Parade Grand Marshal!

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For the Dogs… and For the People

VNWC Members visited Dogs, Inc., an organization that provides guide and service dogs, online and in-person training, lifetime alumni support, premium dog food, and preventative veterinary care—all at no cost.

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October 2025 Meeting Highlights

New Members were inducted... Gail Mandel and Michele Garnier-Rose with VNWC donations for Good Samaritan Pharmacy

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At Our September 2025 Meeting

Members donated clothing for TWIG and their Executive Director, Nicole Britton, was our speaker. We inducted 7 new members also at the meeting.

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Future so bright we had to wear shades…

VNWC recently gathered school supply donations for the TWIG foster children, including 19 backpacks, 79 spiral and composition notebooks, 22 packs of paper, 37 packs of crayons, 32 packs of pencils, and 143 packs of other...

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Christmas in July 2025

Our members recently volunteered as elves for Venice Main Street's Christmas in July event.

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Family Fun Day 2025

VNWC members helped out at the Venice Art Center with rock painting during Family Fun Day!

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Old Betsy’s New Home

Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club will be the Grand Marshals for the 2025 Venice Holiday Parade! We had the pleasure of attending the Old Betsy's Museum ribbon cutting ceremony last week. She is a 1926 American LaFrance fire...

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2025 VNWC Scholarships

CONGRATULATIONS to 2025 VNWC scholarship recipients!

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Great April 2025 Meeting

VNWC presenting a check for $12,500 to Venice MainStreet . New members Joy Cony, Barbara Hutson,, Karen Reiner-Hayes President Joan Brinton inducting Director at Large Lorraine Finizio

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Best Social Club Finalist 2025

This spring, VNWC was named Social Club Finalist in the Gondolier “Best of Venice” contest. Sun News Representative, Laureen Martel, presented the award to at our club luncheon at Darrell's Restaurant last Thursday.

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Wild Women of Venice History Tour

Members enjoyed a unique tour of the "Wild Women of Venice History"

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2025 Fashion Showcase

VNWC had a flashy, sparkly, and fun time at this year's Fashion Showcase on February 26 at Hotel Venezia. Mayor Pachota was our MC. Thank you to our sponsors: Abode, Island Way Boutique, Krystyna Designs, Lisa's...

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Valentines Activities

VNWC members created Valentines for area memory care and assisted living residents at our February meeting

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January 2025 Meeting

We thank our January speaker, Kara Morgan, of Venice MainStreet, Inc. And we welcomed 2 new members! Lt Arlene Ferrick, 1st VP Amy-Jean Carlzon, Rt Bet Behrenhauer

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