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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 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 over a dozen “celebrity” chefs. Click here for more: 
On March 12, 2026, several members experienced the Spady Cultural “Ride, Remember & Discover” bus tour of Delray Beach. We immersed ourselves in the history of the five signature neighborhoods.
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: Mary Hochman – 10 years and Millie Billings – 25 years. Also receiving pins were: Maureen Cleary and Mary McGinley – 10 years..
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.
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 2nd Vice President – Marlene Weir Corresponding Secretary – Joyce Warner Treasurer – Mary Hochman
See our many volunteer experiences 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.
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 tours 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.
On January 20, 2023 , 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.
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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.
