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SAWC Installation
The GFWC-SC St. Andrews Woman’s Club celebrated the end of its club year with a picnic at the Irmo Community Park. This celebratory evening was begun on a bittersweet note as a tree donated to the park was dedicated in memory of club member Linda Floyd who passed away this year. Linda’s family was in attendance and participated in this special commemoration. During the evening, Gail Elfert was recognized as the Clubwoman of the Year and Daryl Hendrix was recognized with the Dianne McCarty Spirit Award. The installation of new officers for the 2022-2023 club year was also conducted. New Officers are Laurie O’Kelly, president; Frances Hill and Susan Smith, first vice-presidents; Marie DeLoach and Shelly Langston, second vice-presidents; Debbie Bell and Susan Dox, third vice-presidents; Beth Smith-Pollom, secretary; Gail Elfert, treasurer; and Daryl Hendrix, advisor. The club looks forward to a new year beginning in August and welcomes community members interested in joining. www.sawc-sc.org
New officers of St. Andrews Woman's Club are (l to r) Debbe Bell, Susan Smith, Frances Hill, Laurie O'Kelly, Shelly Langston, Marie DeLoach, Daryl Hendrix, and Gail Elfert. Not pictured-Susan Dox and Beth Smith-Pollom.
Recipient of Grant from the Town of Irmo
Recipient of Grant from the Town of Irmo
Recipient of Grant from the Town of Irmo
Recipient of Grant from the Town of Irmo
Recipient of Grant from the Town of Irmo
St. Andrews Woman’s Club was pleased to be a recipient of an NPO grant at the Irmo Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, March15. NPO grants are given to non-profit organizations to help strengthen their causes. SAWC will use the money for scholarships to be presented this spring. Accepting the grant from Mayor Barry Walker was Daryl Hendrix, president of the club. Other club members attending the presentation were (l to r) Frances Hill, Kaye Hunke, Shelly Langston, Daryl Hendrix, and Nancy Schmidt.
Town of Irmo NPO Grant
Town of Irmo NPO Grant
Kaye Jones, Daryl Hendrix, Elizabeth Ingleheart, VP of Advancement, Frances Hill, Elise Shafer, Development Associate, and Gail Elfert present a scholarship check to Transitions. Funds for this scholarship were provided by an NPO grant from the town of Irmo.
Town of Irmo NPO Grant
Town of Irmo NPO Grant
Town of Irmo NPO Grant
Daryl Hendrix, Shawn Caraballo, Executive Director, Frances Hill, Gail Elfert, and Kaye Jones present a scholarship to Palmetto Place. Funds for this scholarship were provided by an NPO grant from the town of Irmo.
Town of Irmo NPO Grant
SAWC members present a scholarship check to Lisa Fusco, Director of Development & Communication at Epworth Children's Home. Funds for this scholarship were provided by an NPO grant from the town of Irmo.
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School Supply Drive
The St. Andrews Woman's Club held a school supply drive for some of the local elementary schools this summer. We were able to supply 4 schools with big bags of much needed school supplies. The club has plans to do this again this year to help other schools.
Dutch Fork Elementary School
Nursery Road Elementary School with club member Shelly Langston on the left presenting the supplies
Seven Oaks Elementary School with club member Shelly Langston (far left) and Leann Angel (far right) presenting the supplies
Arts & Culture CSP of St. Andrews Woman’s Club
Pam Johnson, co-chair of the Arts & Culture CSP of St. Andrews Woman’s Club, presents Debra Lee Hammond, owner of Palmetto Thrift, with a certificate of appreciation for their donation of books to SAWC’s Little Library Box at Irmo Town Park. What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here.
Dianne McIntosh McCarty, co-chair of the Arts & Culture CSP of St. Andrews Woman’s Club, presents Jenny Drake, a volunteer at Low Country Habitat in Beaufort, SC, with a certificate of appreciation for their donation of books to the SAWC’s Little Library Box at Irmo Town Park.
St. Andrew’s Woman’s Club’s Arts & Culture CSP treated the 5th grade class of Logan Elementary to a picnic at Sesquicentennial State Park on June 2. Students signed t-shirts and enjoyed picnic food. Committee members shown are Lynne Hauptner, Pam Johnson and Dianne McCarty.
SAWC Guest Speaker
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On October 24, 2022 the members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club were entertained by their guest speaker Tom Poland. Tom is an author and a resident of Irmo, SC. He has written over a dozen books about our beautiful state. He enjoys going the backroads and finding the hidden gems that we miss when we jump on an interstate and take off. If you get a chance grab one of his books and get lost in South Carolina with his stories.
Pictured are SAWC member Lynne Hauptner and guest speaker, Tom Poland
Little Owl Library at Leo's Landing
The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently presented Leo’s Pride Foundation a $5000 check in sponsorship of the Little Owl Library, a part of the expansion of Leo’s Landing located at Saluda Shoals Park. The club received a grant from the South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation to support this project. The club also donated $1000 additional funding to provide books for the children that emphasize inclusion, diversity, and kindness. Left to right: Meredith Bugenske, Frances Hill, Chairman of SAWC Education and Libraries CSP, SAWC members, Katherine Keckeisen, Barbara Cross, Elizabeth Taylor, and Becky Travis; Adam Bugenske. In front, their daughter and son Leo.
Leeza's Care Connection
Leeza's Care Connection
Leeza's Care Connection
In October, members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club helped to beautify the grounds at Leeza’s Care Connection by planting pansies around the sign on St. Andrews Road. The flowers were donated by Seven Oaks Plant Shop.
Pictured are left to right, Carol Ann Williams, Barbara Williams, Susan Smith, Terri Boltin, Ann Martin and Mary North.
Irmo Library Garden
Leeza's Care Connection
Leeza's Care Connection
St. Andrews Woman's Club members Shelly Langston, Ann Martin, Susan Swails, and Terri Boltin help Jane Hiller, volunteer, weed and spruces up the Irmo Library Garden.
PAALS
PAALS - Palmetto Animal Assisted Services – trains and provides service dogs for autism, PTSD, mobility challenges and other issues. GFWC-SC St. Andrews Woman’s Club is pleased to support PAALS and made a financial donation to assist in their dog training. Kaye Hunke, SAWC member, made the presentation to PAALS Executive Director Elizabeth Anderson. Also pictured is SAWCy, the service dog named in the club’s honor.
Donation to HWES
The Education and Libraries Community Service Program of St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently presented Harbison West Elementary School with $150 to be used for their kindergarten snack fund. Frances Hill, St. Andrews Woman’s Club, made the presentation to James Paul, Administrative Assistant Principal at Harbison West.
Prevent Child Abuse
Prevent Child Abuse
Prevent Child Abuse
Becky Travis, chairman of Health and Wellness Community Service Program of the St Andrews Woman’s Club, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbara Cross and Frances Hill plant a pinwheel garden at Leo’s Landing, Saluda Shoals Park, to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention.
Habitat Dedication
Prevent Child Abuse
Prevent Child Abuse
On May 4, 2021, members of the St. Andrews Woman's Club took part in the dedication of two new homes in their role as sponsors of the homes. The club provided a home library for each family including a new lamp and a bookcase filled with a selection of the more than 90 books chosen specially to fit the interests of each family member.
Pictured left to right are Beth Taylor, Monta Avera, Gail Elfert, Frances Hill, and Kaye Jones.
Little Library Box Dedication
Clean of Heart
Thirteen club members recently donated their time on a Tuesday and Thursday morning slicing our handmade Sawcy soap into individual bars. This was to benefit a shelter that provides showers and laundry facilities for the homeless: Clean of Heart.
Over 1200 individual slices were cut and put into baggies for them. This project was done in support of our club's Day of Service.
