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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. Later the library became the nucleus for the Venice Public Library which opened in 1965; over 6000 books were donated in support of this effort.

Over 90 years later, the Club continues to carry on the legacy of it's founders by donating thousands of dollars each year to local charities and nonprofit organizations, by awarding scholarships to Venice High School students and by participating in community events.

Membership in VNWC offers the opportunity to form friendships while contributing to the community.

If you would like to join VNWC, please click below for an application

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Highlights of 2017-2018

RECOGNITION

With the specific donation for the Children/Teen/Creation Station areas, VNWC is now a “Heart of the Community” (highest) Level donor to the new William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Public Library via the Friends of the Venice Public Library. Our founders would like that. Our Legacy continues…
“Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club – 90 years of serving the Community” temporary exhibit opened at the Venice Museum and Archives following the early years of the Club. It runs March 12 – July 31.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Venice Art Center Family Fun Day
Christmas in July
Habitat for Humanity Woman Build
Venice Holiday Parade
VABI Tree Lighting
Summit Christmas decorations and Christmas Village display in lobby
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program for 40 children’s gifts
Senior Outreach Program
TWIG team established
Social Gatherings to support Merchants who have donated to us

FUNDRAISERS

Grumpy Old Men Breakfast in support of South County Food Pantry - $3230 (increased net proceeds by approximately 30%)
Mardi Gras Bingo in support of Family Promise - $6664 (increased net proceeds by 35%)

CIVIC AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2017

$6000 Scholarships
$1000 Child Protection Center, Inc
$1000 iTN SunCoast, Inc.
$1000 Laurel Civic Association, Inc
$1000 Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)
$1000 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.
$500 All Faiths Food Bank
$500 Venice Chorale, Inc.
$500 Venice Symphony, Inc.

Grand Total: $12,500

CIVIC AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2018

$8000 4 $2000 College Scholarships
$3000 3 $1000 Technical/Vocational Scholarships
$1000 Venice Theater (summer camps)
$1000 Venice Chorale (summer camps)
$1000 Venice Symphony (summer camps)
$1000 YMCA (summer camps)
$1000 Everyday Blessing
$1000 TWIG

Grand Total: $17,000

COMPLIANCE

Updated By Laws passed in Compliance with Florida Corporate Laws & governed by, the Non-Profit Corporation Act of Florida Chapter 617 and the Articles of Incorporation of Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club, Inc. Updated, presented by our Governance Committee comprised of Jean Trammel, Aimee Holmes and Debra Wright.

MEMBERSHIP

Inducted 14 new members for a total membership of 105
Instituted the first member introductory meeting and summer social gatherings for all members

ORGANIZATION

Summer Scan Project Completed - all stored Club documents have finally been scanned and will be updated annually. This was a huge undertaking that took a half of the summer to accomplish. Previously, the Venice Museum and Archives accepted our early records/ items that are not included in this scan.

COMMUNICATION

Monthly Bulletin was established in September 2017 to keep members continually informed.
Our Website became operational.
Planned programs were presented highlighting our motto.