General Information

The Heathrow Women’s Club, Inc. (HWC) was established in 1987 to help bond a new community. Each May, Heathrow Women’s Club and Heathrow Women's Club Charities, Inc., donate thousands of dollars as a result of its fundraising efforts to charities in Seminole County which support women and children.  The charities currently supported are:

Seminole County Friends of Abused Children, Inc.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida West Sanford Branch
Seminole Community College Scholarships for Women

After a year of involvement, diligence, and much work, we have the opportunity to hear how our efforts make a difference when the recipients of our donations express their gratitude and appreciation and tell us how we have touched their lives. This is the day we all work for – the day we give to those less fortunate – to help people in our community improve the quality of their lives.

Along the way, we have an opportunity to work and become friends with women who are successful in all ways – from executives to homemakers. There are many opportunities for involvement, for leadership and growth. In addition, the Social Committee plans and hosts various activities such as couple's social group dinners, outings, bridge, canasta, book clubs and more. All projects, both social and charitable require support and involvement by HWC members, so we encourage all members to become active, play a part and reap the benefits of meeting many wonderful people while you help those in need as well.

Membership

The membership dues for the Heathrow Women’s Club is $75.00/year. Dues are paid in 2 checks as follows:
$50.00 to Heathrow Women's Club Charities, Inc.
$25.00 to Heathrow Women's Club, Inc.
New members joining the Club between January 1st and March 31st will pay $37.50.
$25.00 to Heathrow Women's Club Charities, Inc.
$12.50 to Heathrow Women's Club, Inc.
Please remember, you do not have to be a resident of Heathrow or a member of the Heathrow Country Club to be a member of the Heathrow Women’s Club.

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers in the Heathrow Women’s Club Yearbook, or the monthly newsletters are to be used for the sole purpose of Heathrow Women’s Club business. No member shall be allowed to use these names to solicit business, personal charities, political causes, or make other announcements unrelated to Club business.

Renewals

Payment for renewal of membership is due between April 1st and July 15th for the coming year beginning June 1st. Although club meetings and luncheons do not resume until September, many committees meet over the summer. This information is needed for that purpose, as well as providing the names and addresses for inclusion in the Yearbook, which is published over the summer and distributed in September.

General Membership Meetings

Meetings are held at the Heathrow Country Club on the second Tuesday of each month (September through May). The format is as follows:

11:00 am Registration
11:30 am Business Meeting
12:00 noon Lunch
12:30 pm Program ( typically educational and/or entertaining and usually ends at 1:30 pm)
 

The October 14, 2008 membership meeting will be held in the evening with Registration starting at 5:30 PM

The Heathrow Women’s Club, Inc. strives to present programs that are informative, entertaining, and inspiring. The cost of the monthly luncheon is $21.00 and advance reservations are required. It is the responsibility of each club member to call their designated telephone committee member (each new member will be assigned a person to call with their reservation) by the Thursday prior to the Tuesday of the meeting (2nd Tuesday of the month) in order to secure a reservation for the luncheon or to secure a reservation online. Since HWC is charged for every reservation made, payment is still required if the member does not attend the luncheon. In addition, HWC will be unable to accommodate anyone without a reservation as there will not be sufficient tables set or food prepared.

New Member Teas are held by HWC during the year to provide an opportunity to meet with members of the Club and get to know each other.