GFWC Nature Coast Woman's Club

06/10/2026

On June 12th celebrate National Women Veterans Recognition Day.

Before there was a country—she was there.
She served when she wasn’t allowed to.
She stepped forward when others said no.
She carried the mission, broke barriers, and built a legacy that continues to shape our Nation today.

This Women Veterans Recognition Day also commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act—the moment women earned a permanent place in the U.S. military. But her story didn’t begin there—and it doesn’t end there.

Each generation has stood on the shoulders of those who came before—pushing further, reaching higher. Because of them, the next generation stands taller, prouder, and more inspired to serve.

Celebrate Her Service. Share Her Legacy. Inspire the Next Generation.

The GFWC Nature Coast Woman’s Club honors the women who have served our nation in the past 250 years, the women veterans in our state and national GFWC clubs, and our own member Barbara Karnay who served in the U.S. Army.

Barbara made these small arrangements that will be put on the graves of the 4 female veterans in the West Elfers Cemetery that we help maintain.

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06/06/2026

04/25/2026

How did the Clubwoman spend the afternoon of Federation Day you ask?

Well we visited Anclote Elementary school and donated seven trees to be planted on their campus in honor of Arbor Day!

Joining us for the dedication were Jennifer Jaworski, Principal; Jennifer Candiloro, Asst. Principal; Mike Woodard, Pasco County Arborist; and clubwomen Barbara Karnay, Dawn Behen, and Shannon Brewer.

We also have two trees that will be planted at the West Elfers Cemetery at the edge of the Pauper’s section of that cemetery. We hope to also get a historical sign there to mark off that section of the cemetery.

A total of 16 trees getting planted with a goal of many more in the future.

04/24/2026

How did the GFWC Nature Coast clubwomen spend GFWC Federation Day? We started off our morning with a donation of seven slash pines trees, one for each grade and the special education section to add to their campus grounds at Moonlake Elementry School in New Port Richey in honor of Arbor Day. We are pictured with one of the pines as the other trees have already been moved to where they are being planted.

Joining us for the dedication were; Christine Roppolo, Asst Principal of Moon Lake Elementary; Mike Woodard, Pasco County Arborist; Lisa Yeager, Commissioner, District 4, Board of County Commissioners; Clubwomen Barbara Karnay, President; Shannon Brewer, Treasurer; and Dawn Behen, Vice-President.

Special thanks to Christina at Pasco County Parks & Recreation Department, for all the help in coordinating the availability and delivery of the trees while their department is also now battling multiple wildfires in this county.

We also delivered to Meaghan Windisch, the Special Education administrator, 55 beaded fidget chains that were assembled by clubwomen Barbara Karnay, Chris DuVall, and Dawn Behen.

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04/22/2026

The Earth Day poster contest was held today at Moon Lake Elementary School in New Port Richey. Students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades competed. The first, second, and third place winners each received award ribbons and a certificate. The first place winners also each received a $10 Walmart gift card donated by Tree Check Up LLC, a local tree arborist company.

Mrs. Larimore’s 3rd grade winners were:
1st - Clay Hardman
2nd - Layla Testa
3rd - Ellie Girone

Mrs. Williams’ 3rd grade winners were:
1st - Ella Prince
2nd - Remy Guadalupe
3rd tie - Aubrey Wells
3rd tie - Selena Sok

Ms. Prince’s 3rd grade winners were:
1st - Mylee DeLuca
2nd - Elizabeth Picariello
3rd - Lily Colwell

Mrs. Fingers’ 3rd grade winners were:
1st - Sean McCauslin
2nd - Joshua Collins
3rd - Parker Jackson-Takahashi

Mrs. Heywood’s 5th grade winners were:
1st - Sadie Romancky
2nd - Brianny Vega
3rd - London Laing

Mrs. Royal’s 5th grade winners were:
1st - Stella Harris
2nd - Macy Malone
3rd tie - Rylee Nikolet
3rd tie - Amelia Cordell

Mrs. Craver’s 5th grade winners were:
1st - Aurora DeLuca
2nd - Brookelynne Hess
3rd - Alison Pila

Mrs. Cassidy/Mrs. Magyar’s 4th grade only had one entrant but, the entry great. She did a poster AND a trifold presentation board. As such we awarded first place for her trifold presentation board, and Overall Winner for her poster…It lit up!! These awards were presented to Lianee Gonzalez.

Here are the posters of the winners, and of Club members Barbara Karnay, President; Dawn Behen, Vice-president; Shannon Brewer, Treasurer but also from prize sponsor Tree Check Up LLC; the school’s STEM Coordinator Jess Young, and three of the Moon Lake teachers who came totally prepared for Earth Day today.

In the map of the world dress is 3rd grade teacher- Candice Williams. In the trash can is 3rd grade teacher- Breana Prince. In the Lorax costume is kindergarten teacher- Latreesha Bugajny. There was another Lorax running around the school but they were out on the playground with students.

What a fun event. The kids receiving awards were so excited they were wearing their ribbons on the playground. 😁

It’s never too early to teach kids about Earth Day and protecting our environment.

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03/22/2026

Clubwomen created cards for St. Patrick’s Day to give to the veterans at the county nursing home.

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03/11/2026

Our very own Co-President Barbara Karnay, a veteran, is on this Honor flight. Enjoy Barbara!

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Heading to DC on a Flight of Honor with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs with 131 FEMALE veterans. This is the largest all female flight of honor in the state of Florida. They are making history!!

03/08/2026

International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'


When we give, we gain.

Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.

The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.

Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

What will you Give to Gain gender equality?

03/04/2026

Our annual garage sale has been postponed. We will repost when it has been rescheduled.