GFWC Woman's Club of Macclenny

06/15/2026

A new administration begins (side note: we are currently on summer vacay until August - - we need it too), but the heart of our club remains the same: women coming together to serve something bigger than themselves.

As we begin our 2026–2028 administration, we are excited to introduce the new leadership team of The Woman’s Club of Macclenny.... just a solid group of women with different backgrounds, talents, experiences, and stories, all rooted in a shared love (or obsession, you decide) for our community.

For more than a century, women of this club have shaped the story of Macclenny and Baker County. Today, we are proud to carry that legacy forward while continuing to grow, adapt, and meet the needs of our community.

Over the next two years, you'll find us volunteering at events, supporting local organizations, mentoring future leaders, preserving our history, and building new partnerships that strengthen Baker County (come on, let's do it)

This administration may have officers, but our impact belongs to every member. It takes all of us.

Put on your calendars: The week of July 13 we will be holding a fundraiser for Rollie's Angels Inc. On August 20, we will be holding a Membership Sip & Social at the clubhouse from 10:30am - 12pm and then from 5:30 - 7:00pm (come and go as you please - more details to come). And September 17 marks the start of our season (meeting details to come).

So, say "hello", "howdy, ya'll" to Jessika Johns, President; Betty Center, 1st Vice President; Breanna Boatright, 2nd Vice President; Kathy Tucker, 3rd Vice President; Becky Brown, Treasurer; Suzann Dukes, Recording Secretary; and Lanie Willis, Corresponding Secretary.

06/11/2026

Happy Birthday Dillon!!!! We appreciate you SO much.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Dillon! 🎉

Today we celebrate our Executive Director, Dillon C. Pullen, and all he does for the Baker County Chamber of Commerce and our community!

Dillon’s dedication, leadership, and passion for helping local businesses and organizations thrive make a difference every day. We are grateful for his commitment to Baker County and the positive impact he has on our members, partners, and community.

Please join us in wishing Dillon a very happy birthday filled with joy, laughter, and a well-deserved celebration. We hope your year ahead is filled with continued success, happiness, and countless blessings.

🎂 Happy Birthday, Dillon! We appreciate all you do for the Chamber and Baker County! 🎉💙💛

06/06/2026

The Woman's Club of Macclenny so much appreciates everyone’s hard work today on the 4th Annual Health Fair today.

We had vendors representing a variety of health products, foods, services, the Baker County K9s, Goats on the Go, and a live band! There were door prizes galore (couldn’t even list all of the people to thank for all of those prizes). Proceeds are going to the Samaritan Food Bank of Baker Co. FL - BCMA.

HUGE thank you to our sponsors (list coming)

Thanks to all who worked so tirelessly to make this event so special, especially our Health and Wellness Chairman Lanie Willis and President Jessika Johns.

06/06/2026

TODAY'S the day. Come see us at the Baker County Fairgrounds from 9am to 2pm for our Health and Wellness Fair with proceeds going to Samaritan Food Bank of Baker Co. FL - BCMA.

Health and Wellness Workshops every 15 minutes. TONS of door prizes (with so many different ways to get raffle tickets - little hint: make sure you stop by the Woman's Club table and grab a program). A silent auction (who wants free pizza for a year from Dominos?). Goats on the Go. 11am K9 Demonstration from the Baker County Sheriff's Office.

Brew & Bloom Mobile Espresso Bar, Sunshinethaifl....it's gonna be a good day.

ALLSOOOO...if you bring a couple of food items, you can have yet ANOTHER chance to win a raffle.

06/05/2026

FREE STUFF!!!

Tomorrow, from 9am - 2pm, we will be hosting our 4th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Baker County Fairgrounds (if we could do round of applause on Facebook, we would - For Lanie Willis - the Health and Wellness Powerhouse of the Woman’s Club.

Anyway, to the free stuff. There are SO many chances to win raffles tomorrow, door prizes, and just for showing up and learning.

Walk through the door? Raffle ticket. Talk to some vendors? Raffle ticket. Talk to some more vendors? Raffle ticket.

K9 demonstration at 11am. Workshops all day. Yummy coffee and yummy food. Goats. A LIVE band.

I mean, come on.

Check out some of the prizes in the pics.

06/02/2026

Saturday is gonna be LIT! (do kids still say "lit"?)

On Saturday, June 6, at the 4th Annual Health and Wellness Fair, OneBlood will be parked there accepting blood donations - - you get $20 and a Sun Car Shade (sign up here: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1776134

ANNNNNDDDD Back Alley Cadillac band will be playing from 12-2 so come grab a coffee from Brew & Bloom Mobile Espresso Bar and take in some music!!!

At the best, you will see SOOO many health and wellness vendors (Baker CrossFit for one, but SOOOO many more for you to learn from)

OMGOSH ANDDDD, check out the workshop schedule we have! What an amazing lineup - - K9 Demonstration from Baker County Sheriff's Office at 11am, AND Miller Farm & Garden Goats on the Go (so cute).

We can't wait to see ya'll.

05/25/2026

The Woman’s Club of Macclenny was more than HONORED to attend this amazingly thoughtful ceremony and to lay a wreath in remembrance.

And as we were so beautifully reminded today - have the BBQ, throw the party, but remember WHY you get to!

Thank you to the American Legion Post 83, Baker County, Macclenny, FL amongst many others who took the time today!

05/23/2026

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Macclenny held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 21st. This month’s hostesses were Trilby Crews and Peg Arend. These ladies organized a delicious supper last night for our special guests 2024-2026 currently past GFWC Florida President Sara Dessurea and past 2024-2026 Corresponding Secretary Linda Votapka Trilby and Peg also coordinated the beautiful spring decorations and brunch menu for today’s installation of our new 2026-2028 Club Board.

Today’s guests also included Sierra Linton, Nicki Cox, Melinda Lewis, Sherrie Jackson, Dana Lane, Sherrie Steadman, Ron Wiliams, James Dessureau, Rich Votapka, Darby Johns and Kanon Gonzalez and many others.

Quarterly, Debbie submitted a 2024-2026 Membership “Educate, Engage, & Empower” Recruitment Campaign Report to the D-4 Membership Chair, Mary Schaal. During the April D-4 Meeting we placed 2nd and were awarded $25 by Terry Laws.
We received a framed award for purchasing an engraved brick for Village of Hope. Macclenny was the first club to purchase a brick. Lanie Wilis kept us posted on Village of Hope projects and hosted a lovely Tea for them

Club member Charlene Hill distributed $500 BCHS Scholarships to Seniors Bailey Akers and Payton Rewis.
Trilby Crews and Carla Williams completed sprucing up our Pavilion at Heritage Park by hanging ferns, flowers , a wind chime and installing a sign designating the history of our Woman’s Club.

Lanie Willis, Suzann Dukes, Jessika Johns and Betty Center received training as Red Cross Shelter Workers. They will aid during disaster events.

Lanie Willis has worked tirelessly to hold a Health Fair on June 6th at the Fairgrounds. 94 vendors have signed up to be at the event. Proceeds will benefit Samaritan Food Bank.

July 13th-17th, will be an event at the clubhouse to have pictures/headshots taken with your pet or without your pet. This will benefit Rollie’s Angels Cat Rescue.

Past 2024-2026 State President’s Project was ‘Flight of Honor’. This was to honor women veterans. Our very own veteran, Margaret Christopher was chosen to make this flight to visit war memorials in Washington, DC. She and Sara Dessureau related what an incredible adventure this was.

Jessika Johns furnished two delicious cakes for the May cake raffle which supports our Clubhouse Restoration.

Sara Dessureau took us on a delightful trip ‘Down the Yellow Brick Road’ to install our new 2026-2028 Board. Our new Board consists of Treasurer Becky Brown, Corresponding Secretary Lanie Willis, Recording Secretary Suzann Dukes, 3rd Vice President Kathy Tucker, 2nd Vice President Breanna Boatright, 1st Vice President Betty Center and President Jessika Johns.
Our club will take a break from meetings in July and July.

05/22/2026

Ya'll. You don't want to miss this. LIVE BAND, FOOD TRUCKS (very cool) BUT if you're interested in ANYTHING health and wellness related, come on down and check out our vendors (really, this is the best part)!!

Also, we will have some cool door prizes, workshops going on during the day (sourdough starter tips, anyone? - - workshop schedule incoming) AND we will have our "Pathway to Wellness".
When you arrive, you will receive one our programs - - use the pathway inside to get signatures and stamps from our vendors for a chance to win some even BIGGER prizes!

This health fair is supported by a grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Grassroots Grant Endowment The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.

05/21/2026

We’re ready too paaaaarrrtttaaayyyy!