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 2025
Executive Board
President: Cheryl Pawelczyk
Vice President: Nancy Sack
Recording Secretary: Kara Bell
Treasurer: Lydia Perren
Corresponding Secretary: Jill Johnston
Advisor: Kate Callicotte
Parliamentarian: Helen Everett
Chaplain : Cindy Posey
Standing Committee Chairs / Co-Chairs
Christmas Parade: Robin Small
Event Coordinator: Carla Mitchell
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: Cindy Campbell / Shar Fox / Susan Helm
Membership: Laura Ventura / Cathi Simkins
Newsletter Editor: Diane Minks
Programs: Susan Ledford
Publicity/Social Media: Cheryl Hellums
Reservations: Nancy Sack
Restaurants: Jill Johnston / Marsha Bodenhamer
Scholarship: Debbie Wilson
Sponsorship Task Force: Patti Burcham / Sandra Williams
Website: Diane Minks