About Us

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach is a nonprofit organization that is comprised of a diverse group of women dedicated to volunteering and raising money for charitable purposes in Delray Beach.

The Club’s mission statement defines our purpose. The GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.  We are your neighbor, a coworker, a retiree, a homemaker, an entrepreneur, a public employee, a community professional, a friend, parent, or grandparent.  Participation in the Club for many of us has been rewarded with lifelong friendships.

The 2024 GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach slate of officers is as follows:

President Joycelyn Patrick joycelyn.patrick@gmail.com
1st Vice President Myra Snyderman myrasnyderman@gmail.com
2nd Vice President Juli Casale casalejuli@gmail.com
Recording Secretary Mary McGinley marymcginley@comcast.net
Corresponding Secretary Joyce Warner jvwarner@comcast.net
Treasurer Mary Hochman maryhochman@gmail.com

Julia Gaudio installed Joycelyn as President of the 2024 Woman’s Club  of Delray Beach.   Other officers installed: Mary McGinley, Juli Casale, and Joyce Warner.

At the May 2022 GFWC Florida Annual Convention held in Orlando, Delray Beach Woman’s Club President Joycelyn Patrick was awarded a third-place  trophy as a model in the convention’s Trashion event.

Joycelyn with District 10 President Paula Rosen

Community Involvement includes support of a variety of local organizations:  Delray Beach Public Library and “Delray Reads,” Roots & Wings, KOP Mentoring Network, Delray Beach Historical Society, Habitat for Humanity, Wheels from the Heart, the Arts Garage, HOBY,  C.R.O.S. Ministries Caring Kitchen, Atlantic High School college scholarships,  Parks & Recreation Department’s Turkey Giveaway, and the 505 Teen Center.

See our many volunteer experienes on a separate page:                                  COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.    To date, projects in 2022 include:              Delivery of homemade baked goods to the local Fire & Rescue Department;  “Rock the Block,” an annual Habitat for Humanity event, “Books in the Park”; delivery of boxes of diapers, wipes, and women products to Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence; contributions of healthy food products to Eat Better, Live Better; and the Red Sand Project.

In April 2023, President Joycelyn Patrick presented a check for $1000 to the Delray Beach Public Library for  their”Delray  Reads” program.   Pictured  here  is  Myka  Banta,  Library Director.  

GFWC Woman’s Club  also paid the $320 fee for membership in the Greater Delray Chamber of Commerce.  Pictured here with President Patrick is Lynn Van Lenten, Program Director. 

At a regular meeting on October 20, 2021, Vice President Joycelyn Patrick awarded Past President Mary Reis with an inscribed cutting board “in recognition of her 10 years of dedicated service and vision starting the Real Men Bake fundraiser.”

We have fun, too!  After each meeting we go to lunch at a local restaurant, attend performances at local playhouses and the Arts Garage, occasionally plan group dinners with significant others in attendance, participate in activities sponsored by other Delray Beach groups such as “Search & the City” and the Lady Atlantic sail.   During summer months, many of the members continue to socialize through the  “Lunch Bunch” group.

2024 Holiday Luncheon at Taso’s Greek Taverna was attended 14 members on December 12.   All had a great time with the gift-swapping and excellent Mediterranean cuisine.

On January 20, 2023 (Friday), we took a guided tour of the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach.  Members and guests were shown the many areas of the Garden by two docents who gave excellent descriptions.  After the tour, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Rosalita’s Tex-Mex Grill in Atlantis.

   

In April, 2023, after our meeting, we met at the Tealicious Tea House for lunch.  Interesting menu!

Learn more about us by clicking on  Facebook:  Woman’s Club of Delray Beach

Visit International General Federation of Women’s Clubs:   www.gfwc.org

Visit GFWC Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs:   www.gfwcflorida.org