About DWC
The Destin Woman’s Club (DWC) is comprised of members who give of their time, personal contributions and volunteer for various fund raising events in order to support the needs of our local community. These activities benefit the various local charities the club supports such as, but not limited to, our long established DWC Assistance Fund, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. project on Eglin Air Force Base, and The Carol & Bob Winsett Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Destin Woman’s Club is to cooperate with and participate in projects conducted to improve the community, through donation of services and/or money and to provide enrichment to its membership by civic and personal education.
Our History
The Destin Woman’s Club was formed in 1976 by a small group of women. It was known as the Lakeshore Woman’s Club then but soon went through a name change to better identify with the community. Destin was a much smaller town and these women saw there were needs that weren’t being met. If they could tap the private resources and funnel them towards community projects everyone would benefit. They also saw an opportunity to bring the people together for social events. This is how it started; a few good women came together with some good ideas and a desire to help others.
Our Meetings
Our luncheon meetings are what keep us connected. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month, September through June. This gives us a chance to keep up with each other as well as the business of the club. We enjoy some of the areas most interesting and entertaining speakers. Our program committee does a wonderful job of presenting informative people that keep us in touch with our community. We have had the privilege of hosting politicians, physicians, writers, artists, archaeologists, scholars as well as fashion shows and local entertainers.
Destin Woman’s Club Executive Board & Governing Board for 2024
Executive Board
Vice President: JoDell Haverfield
Recording Secretary: Nancy Sack
Treasurer: Lydia Perren
Corresponding Secretary: Sarah Baker
Advisor: Kate Callicotte
Parliamentarian: Helen Everett
Chaplain : Cindy Posey
Standing Committee Chairs / Co-Chairs
Christmas Parade: Robin Small
Family Assistance Fund: Mabel Prescott / Betsy Stout Jones
Fisher House on the Emerald Coast: Sue Marks / Kathy Cray
Friend to Friend: Kathleen Hall / Peggy Reis / Robin Small
Fundraising Chair: open
Hospitality: Kara Bell / Cindy Campbell / Shar Denton / Susan Helm
Membership: Jennifer Ward / Cathi Simkins
Newsletter Editor: Diane Minks
Programs: Susan Ledford
Website: Diane Minks
Publicity/Social Media: open
Reservations: Nancy Sack
Restaurants: Jill Johnston / Violet Pace
Scholarship: Debbie Wilson
Sponsorship Task Force: Patti Burcham / Sandra Williams