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Woman's Club of Raleigh

Mission: Community Service through Volunteerism

Women Changing Raleigh – since 1904 We are kindness without measure. Motto: Living the Volunteer Spirit.
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What We Do: We volunteer, fundraise, and donate for the charitable, educational, cultural, and common good of the community. We promote the welfare of others by volunteering with our hearts and hands to make the community a better place to live and work. We are a 501(c)(3) registered charity, non-political, non-denominational inclusive organization for women.

06/10/2026

A fun night out with the NightOwls, our Night Community Service Program. Good food and conversation getting to know new members and planning for new projects.

06/06/2026

The planning is in full swing for a fun evening featuring some of the community organizations we serve. Plan to join us!

06/04/2026

Welcome to our Night Owls group, a fun group of women of all ages that like to meet at night and volunteer on the weekends. This Night Community Service Program is now joining us here to share and stay connected with all of our club events, service projects, socials, and more. Thank you for being part of the Night Owls and Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh community over the years. We’re excited to continue growing, serving, and making memories together!

06/03/2026

If you were in the clubhouse today, you may have heard laughter coming from the Maddrey Parlor. Members were gathered for a game of , one of our Health & Wellness CSP programs. We work hard in service to our community and we also enjoy times of fellowship and fun!
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05/22/2026

What a joyous evening of recognition and celebration!

Our end-of-the club year General Meeting kicked off with an inspiring Thought of the Day from guest, Linda Murtala, Retired US Army Chaplain.

Member, Karen Brown, received the "Living the Volunteer Spirit" award from President, Penny Lauricella. The Making a Difference Award was presented to Atalaya Ray and the Artist of the month is Katie Gonzalez.

During our dinner, guest speaker, Dr. Rosemary Thomas, President of Chowan University, delivered an inspiring message.

Our awards ceremony (see our previous post)was followed by a tribute from The Woman's Club of Raleigh Singers and a farewell message from President Penny Lauricella.

The evening wrapped up with the installation of the new board members by new GFWCNC President, Cindy Hewitt.

Congratulations to all!

And we were also honored with special guests:
- Ann Landis, GFWC-NC Past President, GFWC Woman’s Club of Holden Beach
-Judi Stankovich, GFWC-NC Parliamentarian, Woman’s Club of Holden Beach
-Frances Lewis, friend of the club, former GFWC-NC Financial Associate who recently retired after 17 years of service. Frances is a member of the Mary Stewart Woman’s Club
- Maggie Anderson, President Wake Forest Woman's Club
- Karen Throckmorton, Immediate Past-President GFWC-NC, GFWC Woman's Club of Holden Beach
- Kim Fulcher, GFWC-NC Past President, Mary Stewart Woman’s Club
- Debby Bryant, GFWC Federal Government Relations Consultant, and daughter of our beloved Juanita Bryant

05/20/2026

The Woman's Club of Raleigh is honored to be recognized for outstanding service and lasting commitment to the community through volunteer efforts that uplift lives and strengthen society.

On May 19th, TWCR board and club members accepted, on behalf of President Kathy Godfrey, a shadow box presented by Representative James Roberson containing a certificate signed by Governor Josh Stein and a historic North Carolina state flag.

Special tribute was also paid to outgoing President Penny Lauricella for her exceptional leadership, dedication, and many contributions. She was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the General Assembly, signed by Representative Roberson.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to The Woman's Club of Raleigh club members who were recognized at our May General Meeting for their exceptional service during the 2025-2026 club year.

AILEEN INGRAM LYNN AWARD
Virginia Rodillas and Georgia Beardsley, program co-chairs: This award is presented to the Community Service Program Chair who is judged to have put on the most outstanding single program or project during the current year.

ALMA WYNNE EDGERTON AWARD
Nancy Canterbury: This award is presented to the club member who is judged to have tendered the greatest service during the current year.

AWARDS COMMITTEE SPECIAL AWARD
Edie Johnson: This award is presented to the club member who has shown the greatest versatility in service to the Club during the current year.

ELGETTE THOMPSON RICHARDSON AWARD
Ann Jagger: This award is presented to the club member for having made the greatest contribution to the arts during the current year.

JEANETTE WIDDIFIELD BENNETT AWARD
Karen Brown: This award is presented every two years to the club member judged by the President to have rendered outstanding service to the President and the Club.

JOYCE DAUGHTRY WHITE AWARD
Ruth Boulter and PeeBee Scott: This award is presented to the club member who has rendered the greatest community service during the current year.

KATE HERRING HIGHSMITH AWARD
Kathy Whittaker: This award is presented to the club member who has rendered great service to the club during the current year.

KATHERINE HIGHSMITH HOLOMAN AWARD
Nancy Hutchinson: award is presented to the club member who is judged to have done the most in creating an atmosphere of cordiality and friendliness among the club members during the current year.

MABEL CLAIRE MADDREY AWARD
Caroline Stresemann: This award is presented to the club member belonging to the club for three years or less who is judged to have rendered the greatest service during the current year.

MARTHA CROCKER MENDENHALL AWARD
Susan Benjamin: This award is presented to the club officer who is judged to have rendered the greatest service during the current year.

MARY LEE McMILLAN AWARD
Dr. LaToya Skinner: This award is presented to the club member who is judged to have best displayed humanitarian qualities during the current year.

MISHEW ELLEN CRUDUP ROGERS AWARD
Christina Mueller and Holly Teague: This award is presented to the club member who is judged to have put on the most outstanding project during the current year.

SARAH MANGUM DANIEL AWARD
Sandy Alford: This award is presented to the club member who has rendered a special service during the current year.

VIRGINIA EDGERTON SIMMS AWARD
Karen Brown, Education and Libraries CSP: This award is presented to the Community Service Program Chair who is judged to have put on the best overall program during the current year.

CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Pat Witt: This award given by Juanita Bryant is presented to the club member voted to have best met the qualifications to represent our club at the District Level for outstanding work in citizenship and patriotism.

CLUBWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Julia Carpenter: This award given by Margot Murphy Huffines is presented to the club member voted to have best met the qualifications to represent our club at the District Level and to honor a clubwoman who has given the time, talents, interest, organizational efforts, and active participation to render outstanding service through the Federation.

CLUBWOMAN WITH HEART AWARD
Jo Lovell: This award given by Julene McPhaul is presented to the club member to have best met the qualifications to represent the club at the State Level who by her efforts provides the "heart" for the club. It is given to the person who best exemplifies the words of the COLLECT for Clubwomen.

LEADS AWARD
Dr. LaToya Skinner: This award given by the Leadership Committee is presented to the club member to have best met the qualifications to represent our club at the Leadership Education and Development Seminar on the District Level.

BRIDGE BUILDER AWARD
Carol Cato: This award is given in honor of past International President, Juanita Bryant.

05/14/2026

On Tuesday night, past and current Juniors, as well as several other club members gathered to thank Christina Mueller for her service as The Woman's Club of Raleigh Junior President and Holly O'Berry Teague as our Night Owls CSP Chair. Both Christina and Holly were recently recognized for their leadership at the 2026 GFWC NC Conference.

At the end of the night, we welcomed Corriher Stresemann as Night Owls CSP Chair and Amanda Smith as her Vice Chair for the coming club year. It was a fun night of memories, laughter, food and drinks!

05/12/2026

What a blessing it is to appreciate the teachers and staff of Mount Vernon Middle School! Club women prepared and served treats to show our thanks for their endless compassion and commitment to these students. Mt Vernon primarily serves students who are not experiencing adequate success at their base middle school.

05/11/2026

More than 4,000 period and hygiene products were delivered to the Diaper Bank of North Carolina today thanks to the generosity of our Woman’s Club members!

This product drive was part of a continuing focus of our Night CSP (aka Night Owls) to support women and children who are experiencing diaper and period poverty.

We’re grateful for everyone who donated and helped make this effort possible. Special thanks to Patty Kelly for managing this product collection.

Together, we’re making a difference! ✨

Address

3300 Womans Club Drive
Raleigh, NC
27612

Telephone

(919) 782-5599

Website

http://www.womansclubofraleigh.org/

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