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Members of the Mocksville Woman’s Club celebrated a shared community, a day filled with joy and camaraderie on Saturday, May 3, when they hosted “An Afternoon with Kristy Woodson Harvey” to a packed house at Bermuda Run Country Club.
The event was a testament to bonds that unite, featuring a plated lunch, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Tiffany Mystery Box, and a invocation by Brandi Regan, executive director of the Dragonfly House.
Co-presidents Linda Dorsett and Donna Powell welcomed 180 guests from across the region, including members from the Winston-Salem GFWC-NC and District. The room was filled with Spring colors and smiles.
“It’s been a long time since we hosted a fundraising event,” said Christy Schafer, event co-chair. “2018 was our last event, and we had planned an event scheduled for April of 2020, but you know what happened. We hold an event every other year to fund the work we do in our community. Gratefully, this event was so successful that we will be able to fund upcoming projects and add to the Mocksville Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund, along with other projects in Davie.”
Guests were welcomed by the greeting team of Luli Berube, Susan Long, Gini Brannon, Susan Ryan and Marlene Shamel. Paulette Agha registered guests. A shout out to the volunteer teams that helped create a memorable day: Debbie Taylor and her volunteers, Suzanne Hess, Marcia Sexton, Raymonda Shelton, Luanne Taylor, and Angela Vick, created a well-staged, easy-to-navigate silent auction.
Paulette Agha and Christy Schafer created themed tablescapes.
Jane Simpson managed the 50/50 raffle, and Vickie Smitherman hosted the Tiffany Mystery Box.
Club members Tina Morgan and Gini Brannon provided the event’s photography.
Leigh Ann Joyce, Pat Newman, Paulette Agha, and Treasurer Jan Sheldon comprised the checkout team. Most importantly, the event would not have been possible without Marlene Shamel, who secured Harvey’s appearance.
Harvey was funny, engaging, and informative. If her name sounds familiar, it is because Kristy is a native of North Carolina. Her family hails from Salisbury, and she spent summers at their Davie residence, Boxwood Manor. She lives in Beaufort, which has been her dream since she was a girl. She is the author of nine novels, including “The Wedding Veil,” “Under the Southern Sky” and the “Peach Tree Bluff” series. She left each guest with a copy of her book, “A Happier Life.”
In an email to club members, Gaye Orsini said: “What a well-organized, fun, beautiful event. Yesterday was wonderful. I saw so many friends whom I had not seen in ages. The tables were gorgeous, and everyone I spoke with thoroughly enjoyed the author.”
“This event was the result of a talented group of women coming together to do remarkable things. Well done.” said Raymonda Shelton.
The GFWC-NC Mocksville Woman’s Club, founded in 1962, has always been a place of inclusivity and diversity. Predominantly comprised of women from the Mocksville community, the club has grown over the years, and now its membership comes from all over the county.
“We have long-standing members and are pleased to welcome our newest members who actively contribute,” said club president, Donna Powell. “It is an exciting time to be a member of one of the oldest and most respected charitable service organizations in Davie County, where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.”
What does the Mocksville Woman’s Club do for Davie County and others?
The GFWC is an international organization, and the local club is a vital part. Club members are organized into Community Service Programs, each with a specific purpose: health and wellness, civic affairs, arts, and culture, for example. Each member selects an area of interest for the upcoming year and serves on that program committee.
Collectively, the committee chooses a community project to conduct. These projects, whether it is a diaper drive, construction of a little library, or planting a pollinator garden, are designed to make a difference in the community. Occasionally, projects are suggested by county leadership.
Over the years, the GFWC-NC Mocksville Woman’s Club has supported Smart Start of Davie County, Davie Domestic Violence, The Dragonfly House, the Davie Pregnancy Center, A Storehouse for Jesus, and ongoing projects at Central Davie Academy, Wreaths Across America, and Crossnor Communities for Children.
The Woman’s Club also chooses a projec” each year in which all members may participate. These projects have included erecting the flagpole and the lighting for Davie High School, building the Rich Park Little Library, and preparing more than 50 gift baskets for shut-in senior women through Storehouse Christmas. Each month, the club provides prizes and plays bingo at Davie Rehabilitation.
If you want to join the GFWC-NC Mocksville Woman’s Club and participate in impactful community service projects, contact Luli Berube, 2nd Vice President and Membership Chair, at lourdes.berube@gmail.com.
“We look forward to welcoming you to our club, and you will not want to miss our next event,” she said.