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History and Mission

   


                                                            HISTORY AND MISSION


In  the spring of 1985, Jeanne Davis realized the need for a women’s club  in Sugarmill Woods.  She felt that a community of this size should be of  service to the needs of Citrus County.  Jeanne discussed the idea with  Maureen Trout and Fay Butler LaVelle who enthusiastically agreed, and  they all worked to put the plan in action.

On  June 19, twenty-four women gathered at the Davis’ home to organize the  club.  Its purposes were defined, its name chosen, the founding officers  selected,
committees  established and plans made for all the work  that needed to be  completed before the first regular meeting in the  fall.   During the first year, 1986, a monthly newsletter was produced.   Luncheon programs, fundraising affairs, social events and bus trips  were held.  Also, many intra-club groups were formed where members with  common interests could meet.  In addition, the bylaws and charter were  written.  The club’s growth was phenomenal, with over 500 members by  year’s end!  Scholarships were awarded to two Lecanto High School  seniors and $4500 was donated to Hospice and CASA.

Since  its inception, The Women of Sugarmill Woods has given in excess of one  million dollars to Citrus County residents by presenting higher  education  scholarships to academically talented, financially challenged  students and by awarding monetary grants to local charitable  organizations.  In  addition, WSW members have donated thousands of  hours of their time to help make our greater community a better place in  which to live.

In  the spring of 2005 the club attained its 501 (c) (3) tax status,  recognizing it as a not for profit public charity.  The Women of  Sugarmill Woods looks forward to the continued growth and  friendships  that have developed through helping others.  We salute all the women  (and their husbands) who have given unstintingly of their time, their  labor and their love to create this club for all the Women of Sugarmill  Woods.
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April 2021 Luncheon

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