DWC Events

Thomas B. Underwood, III, Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Cary Street Partners was our speaker for the February luncheon at The Grille at Kelly Plantation. He covered many topics of interest including overall economic indicators, investing wisely, and working with a financial advisor. Afterwards we enjoyed a luncheon of grilled chicken salad, rolls, and […]

The DWC was thrilled to present checks for $15,000 to Food for Thought Outreach and $10,000 to the DWC Family Assistance Fund at our February luncheon. Food for Thought provides food on a year-round basis to school age children that are identified as food insecure, and is the nonprofit organization that the DWC membership voted […]

The DWC had their December meeting at 790 On The Gulf, which concluded with the installation of the Executive Board officers for 2024. Kara Bell and Lori Echols provided holiday music for all to enjoy. 2024 Officers are: Cheryl Pawelczyk – President JoDell Haverfield – Vice President Lydia Perren – Treasurer Peggy Herbig – Recording […]

Our annual Glitz & Glamour Fashion Show and Luncheon was a sellout and a complete smash!! Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, bought an item, or volunteered. Proceeds will be presented to Food for Thought and the DWC Family Assistance Fund, which assists struggling families in our area, in early 2024.

We were honored to have Nancy Schimmer, Executive Director of Save Our Cats and Kittens – SOCKS Shelter- as our speaker at the October DWC luncheon. Behind every cat or kitten is a story of a family that could no longer afford them, or a military member that was deployed, or the death of a […]

We are grateful to Cadence Bank for their continued support of the Destin Woman’s Club and our mission to help struggling families in the Okaloosa-Walton County area.

The June luncheon of the DWC was held at 790 Restaurant. Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner was our speaker, and everyone enjoyed his presentation on plans for our city. Guests also included Tiffanie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Food for Thought Outreach, which is DWC’s chosen charity to support with our fundraising in 2023 and 2024. […]

Once every two years the DWC membership chooses a non-profit organization to be the recipient of our fundraising efforts for two years. Yesterday we gathered at The Grille in Kelly Plantation for lunch and to hear presentations from our four charity finalists. A Bed 4 Me Food for Thought Hope Medical Center One Hopeful Place […]