The Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club, one of the oldest not-for-profit civic organizations in the State of Florida, was founded in 1926 by Louella Albee. An early initative was to establish a public library for residents of Venice, Nokomis, Osprey and Englewood.
Venice Nokomis Woman’s Club Christmas Gala Luncheon
“Elephant Gift Exchange” Thursday, December 13th, 2018 11:30am – 2:30pm at the Venice Community Center
The Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club hosted a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to support the Tidewell Honors Program.
Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Paradise Grill.
VNWC participated once again in Habitat for Humanity Women Build in October. About Habitat for Humanity Women Build Since 1991, Women Build volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build stronger, safer communities. Though our neighborhoods are comprised largely of women and children, they are also the …
Meet our new members welcomed in September. Pictured left to right: Joan Brinton, Sandra Quesenberry, Stacy Kushman, Peggy Stasko, Gail Sampson
Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club attended a wonderful recognition ceremony on August 27, 2018 at the Sarasota County Commission meeting in Venice. We are proud to be a part of making the new William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library an amazing new place in our community!
Family Fun Day held at the Venice Art Center Saturday, July 28, 2018. All of the children and volunteers had fun!!! About Venice Art Center Mission: To provide cultural resources to the community and to encourage the knowledge and appreciation of Visual Art in all its forms. In 1956, the …
VNWC supported Venice Mainstreet by riding the trolley during Christmas in July. Our volunteers along with Santa (Rick Belisle and Jimmy Wolfe) talked with riders, provided information and water and helped spread the holiday spirit.
Learn about our activities and accomplishments in 2017 and so far in 2018. Topics include recognitions, general organizational improvements, community outreach, and fundraising achievements.
“Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club – 90 years of serving the Community” is a temporary exhibit at the Venice Museum & Archives. On March 15th, VMA offered a reception for VNWC. Members who attended enjoyed the great hospitality and informative exhibit, which features the creation and maintenance of the first area library in …
Meet our new members welcomed in May. Pictured left to right: Maureen Luiszer, Janice D’Amico, Simona Pollak, Janis Wethly, Jill Hockney and Kathy Stankard
VNWC held a bingo fundraiser to benefit Family Promise resulting in a donation of over $6,500. With 250 people attending, it proved to be fun and a great success. We also had 30+ volunteers which made it so successful. Special thanks go to Karen Troyan who did the centerpieces, decorations …
The 2017 Christmas Gala was enjoyed by all who attended. In addition to good food and even better company, we got to enjoy a visit from Santa, a raffle of four money trees and a fun version of Twelve Days of Christmas adapted for VNWC events.
VNWC had 14 members participating in the build of two houses for the Habitat for Humanity Women Build on October 24, 2017. Builders included Caroline Bach, Mary Lou Belisle, Susan Coleman, Lorraine Finizio, Laura Hester, Aimee Homes (team captain), Cindy McClanahan, Lise Mills, Kathy Price, Laura Robinson and Debra Wright. …
MISSION STATEMENT The objects and aims of the VNWC Corporation are to Promote civic welfare through fundraising activities, Provide grants and awards annually to community organizations, Provide college scholarship opportunities for high school students and Share intellectual and cultural programs with the members. Our mission is supported by fund raising events …
