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. Participation in the Club for many of us has been rewarded with lifelong friendships.
REAL MEN BAKE, the Club’s major fundraiser, was held at the Delray Beach Public Library on February 26, 2026. It was the 11th Anniversary of this popular event with nearly 2 dozen “celebrity” chefs.
On October 24, 2025, several members attended the GFWC Florida District 10 Fall Meeting, hosted by the GFWC Greater West Palm Beach Women’s Club: President Joycelyn Patrick, Julia Gaudio, Mal Bates, and Marlene Weir.
Members received their service pins at a meeting in April 2025. Pictured here receiving their pins from Julia Gaudio are: Mary Hochman – 10 years and Millie Billings – 25 years. Also receiving pins were: Maureen Cleary and Mary McGinley – 10 years.
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On February 26, 2025, Jerry Koedyker, District 10 President, met with our Club’s members at Longhorn Steakhouse to present a Certificate of Appreciation for our continuing service and support. 
In January 2025 a check was presented to C. Ron Allen, head of the KOP Mentoring Network that provides youth with valuable tools to build a positive future via personal development.
Also in January, featuredhere are a few of the bakers who will be presenting their savory and sweet culinary creations at our major fundraising event of the year.
On January 8, 2025, a check was presented to the Delray Beach Public Library. Pictured are: Shirley Johnson, Mykal Banta (Executive Director of the Library), Mal Bates, Joycelyn Patrick, Myra Syderman, Kae Jensons, and Maureen Cleary. 
In April 2024, the Club received a congratulatory award from GFWC of Florida for 100 years of Community Service. 
The 2026 GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach slate of officers is as follows:
President |
Joycelyn Patrick |
joycelyn.patrick@gmail.com |
1st Vice President |
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2nd Vice President |
Marlene Weir |
marleneweir1225@gmail.com |
Recording Secretary |
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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 have included -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; The Red Sand Projecrt.
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.”
At a regular meeting on May 8, 2024, Julia Gaudio presented Mary with her 25 membership pin. 
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.
Yama Japanese Restaurant was our destination for lunch after our meeting in April 2025. Loved the bento boxes!
