The GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah, which also welcomes women from Miami Lakes, announced its newly elected and installed officers for 2017-2018. The event took place on May 6 at the Woman’s Club’s clubhouse at 5252 West 1 Avenue in Hialeah. The installation was presided over by the District 11 Director, Lynda Randolph. The new officers are: president Barbara Hassall, vice president Mary Ann Engel, recording secretary Alicia Garcia, treasurer Mailyn Morales and first director Odalys Dipp.
In addition to the installation ceremony, the Arts Department Chair Alicia Garcia, awarded the first Arts Scholarship to a senior from a Hialeah school. The winner was William Valdez from Jose Marti MAST Academy. Thanks to the support and generous donations from Artist and Craftsman Supply and Senator Rene Garcia the club was able to provide a $1,000 scholarship to advance a young artist’s education.
GFWC Woman's Club of Hialeah was founded on May 4, 1922, by Lau A. Curtis and Mrs. James Bright. The main goal of the woman’s club was to establish a library for the city of Hialeah which was accomplished through the volunteer efforts of the members in 1925.
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah is a volunteer women’s service organization, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service to its members through the participation of the General Federation of the Women’s Clubs, the GFWC Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs, Miami-Dade County and our community, enabling them to make a difference in the lives of others.