ABOUT US
The objects and aims of the VNWC are to:
• Promote civic and social welfare through fundraising activities
• Provide awards annually to community organizations
• Provide college scholarship opportunities for high school and former high school students
• Share intellectual and cultural programs with the members
Our mission is supported by fundraising events and gifting through our legacy investments.
November 2024 Meeting
At our VNWC November membership meeting we presented a $10,000 check from our October Bingo Bash fundraiser to Venice Area Mobile Meals. We also inducted 6 new members and celebrated Friendsgiving.
October Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who participated in a very successful fundraiser on October 24th for Venice Area Mobile Meals.
VNWC Donates Historical Documents to City of Venice
Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club (VNWC) presented the City of Venice’s Historical Resources a small collection of historical documents pertaining to the origins and history of our club. This included early deeds for the VNWC’s clubhouse and agreements with the Friends of the Library, who became the beneficiary of the VNWC’s book collection.
Venice Main Street Labor Day Craft Fair
Thank you to those who stopped by to visit our booth at the Venice Main Street Labor Day Craft Fair, and the volunteers who hosted the booth.
Venice Art Center Summer
Our members were volunteers at the Venice Art Center Family Funday. Names left to right:
Margie Simcox, Lorraine Finizio, Bernie Novicki, Pattie Mattern, Kathy Moller, Sally Schmidt, Linda Ecker, Kara Thacker
Christmas in July 2024
Members of Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club celebrate Christmas in July aboard the trolley, July 2024
MAY 2024 ACTIVITIES PHOTOS
In May 2024, we welcomed two new members, and awarded three scholarships totaling $6000.
Supporting The Arts for Venice Area Children
The Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club presented a check for more than $15,800 to the Venice Art Center to support the Children’s Program.