We Can Make A Difference!

GFWC FL D4 Really Does Do More!!!

   On Friday, April 17th, nine of our SWCJAX Ladies attended the District 4 Meeting at Lake Shore honoring Terry Laws. The theme was “Under the Sea with the Stars: Final Voyage.”
   Our gift to Terry was a $500 contribution to Villages of Hope, along with Kim’s beautiful award winning artwork. 
   We were also recognized for our brick in support of Villages of Hope.
   Terry then passed the gavel to incoming president Jimmie Clark. Jimmie will join us at our May meeting for the Installation of Officers.

Congratulations to our 2024-26 D4 Director, Terry Laws & Jr. Director Shantel Dixon, who both won GFWC FL Directors of the Year!!!

SWCJAX Wins Big at the 2026 GFWC D4 Arts & Crafts Competition!!!

• Best in Show Art by Judges ~ Connie Buttlar
• Best in Show Art by D4 Director ~ Connie Buttlar
• Best in Show in Photography by Judges ~ Rose Marie Nesbitt
• Best in Show in Photography by D4 Director ~ Rose Marie Nesbitt
• Best Overall in Show by Judges ~ Connie Buttlar
(Kim Owens standing in for Rose Marie)

• SWCJAX won the First Place Award Certificates for “The Most Entries” & “The Most Blue Ribbons (Tied)”!!!
TOTAL AWARDS RIBBONS: Twelve First Place, Eight Second Place, Eight Third Place, & Three Honorable Mentions

SWCJAX Representing Cheryl & Rose Marie in Our Hearts at the GFWC D4 Arts & Crafts Competition in Palatka!!!

    Several of our SWCJAX Ladies were able to attend and represented our Club at the GFWC D4 February Meeting at the GFWC Woman’s Club of Palatka for the D4 Arts & Crafts Competition. The competitions was great this year & the Judges were tough, but we still did well with 12 Blue ribbons & MOST of the “BEST OF...” Awards!!! The food was delicious and the hostess Club was very hospitable.

Freezing Weather Could Not Stop SWCJAX from Attending the January ‘26 GFWC District 4 Meeting at the Village Improvement Assoc. of Green Cove Spring

    Several of our SWCJAX Ladies were able to brave the freezing cold weather and represented our Club at the D4 January Meeting. The guest speaker, Brian Stewart, President of Mission 11th Hour, enlighten us on the good his Nonprofit does in supporting Florida National Guard (FNG) families & veterans. They are the only organization in our area that services the FNG in the North Florida area, specifically. We had fun with a game where Club Members had to decide who best fit the statement read....let’s just say, Anne & Kim did not match a single one!!! The food was delicious, including créme br ^ulée for dessert.

Despite the Rain, GFWC Florida District 4 Showed Up and Brought the Sunshine!

    We had a wonderful 2025 Annual District Meeting in Orange Park on a blustery Friday in October! It was a fantastic day of fun, fellowship, and delicious food.
    A huge thank you to GFWC Florida State President-Elect Terry Reese and First Vice President Laura Connelly for speaking with us. Their insights on the amazing programs we support have left us all energized and ready to dive into service!
    Congratulations to our newly elected 2026-2028 GFWC Florida District 4 Director Jimmie Clark and Junior DD Xylina Green!!

Girls Just Want to Have Fun...& That’s a GOOD Thing!!!

It was GREAT to take a break from the hustle, bustle and stress of The Holidays on a FUN & COLD Day @ the GFWC FL D4 Christmas Lunch in Green Cove Spring’s Spring Park, Friday, December 20th. We enjoyed a fried chicken luncheon, singing Christmas Carols and a rendition of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”...while enjoying the fellowship and festive trees in Spring Park.