{"id":8894,"date":"2024-08-05T17:03:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T17:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmb-wc.org\/?page_id=8894"},"modified":"2026-10-29T18:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:08:21","slug":"rebuild-clubhouse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmb-wc.org\/index.php\/rebuild-clubhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Rebuild Clubhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BUILDING BACK<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club Clubhouse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Donate Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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BUILDING BACK OUR COMMUNITY<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

When a group of men and women come together, share a spirit of resiliency, they realize the possibilities are endless.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It is our goal to create a home for all which embraces our past and is a tribute to our future island.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWhat a blessing. Our needs were overwhelming and immediate. Thank you to the Woman\u2019s Club for extending a helping hand to so many locals. And without \u201cRed Tape.\u201d It lifted my spirits! Thank you.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Diane LaBonte<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\u201cYou have no idea how much I appreciated the $500 you gave me after Hurricane Ian. It was heaven sent and the Woman\u2019s Club helped me through one of the hardest times in my life.<\/span>\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nancy Bartel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cEveryone lost everything. As we all began pulling together, helping each other, sharing information.
I heard of the Fort Myers Beach Woman\u2019s Club giving out $500 gift cards to FMB residents to help with their loss and recovery. I can not put into words how much that touched me. At a time of such loss,\u00a0 <\/span>someone was reaching out. All I could think,if it touched me like this, what did it do for everyone else? The thought filled my heart and put a smile on my face. I had to be part of this organization! I wanted to be part of making a difference in someone\u2019s life.<\/span>\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mary Ellen Capuano<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe Woman\u2019s Club of Fort Myers Beach has been a steadfast supporter of our community\u2019s educational endeavors. Their generous donations have significantly bolstered Fort Myers Beach Elementary\u2019s academic programs, particularly in the areas of robotics and other STEM initiatives. Additionally, their provision of a large storage unit has been invaluable, ensuring that our instructional and operational assets are securely housed and readily accessible. We are profoundly grateful for their unwavering commitment to enhancing the educational experiences of our Beach School students.<\/span>\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fort Myers Beach Elementary School,
Principal Dr. Traci Kohler<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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OUR HISTORY<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Rebuilding for a Stronger Community<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Fort Myers Beach Woman\u2019s Club\u00a0 - a 501C3 Organization - was organized by a group of community minded women in 1950 to benefit the residents of Fort Myers Beach through philanthropic activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Woman\u2019s Club became instrumentally involved with the beautification, gardening and cleaning up of the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other activities introduced to the club included; dry flower arranging, bridge lessons, knitting, shell work, ceramics, forming a book club and guest speakers informing about local topics regarding the beach. The Club was an integral part of Fort Myers Beach history and was a life force for the island.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2018, a group of women decided to place more emphasis on the Club as many members were no longer with us and the Club had slowly started to die out. The goal was to create a place where people could meet other island residents, as<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The mission of the Woman's Club is to support educational and recreational activities for non-profit, charitable and community organizations operating within the greater Fort Myers Beach community<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club has a 501c3 status, EIN 59-6133785.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

well as, support the philanthropic events and groups which were active in the Fort Myers Beach Community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The historic Woman\u2019s Club clubhouse was the island\u2019s first schoolhouse, dance hall, and community meeting space. In 2019, membership tripled and the club obtained its non-profit charter. The Alliance was created, a coalition of all non-profits, so that each could have representation in our small community, and it was the goal to find ways to work together to be more successful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, the Woman\u2019s Club has monthly educational and community programs for its members. It develops and hosts numerous fundraisers, and supports many local businesses - all in keeping in line with our mission of working together.
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The Historic Clubhouse \u2013 Gone But Not Forgotten<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"\"Built in 1938 as the second beach schoolhouse, the clubhouse ran as a school until 1948 until it no longer could house all the island children. The historic building served as a remembrance to the Estero Island architecture. Throughout the past 82 years, it has weathered many storms, but sadly, we lost this treasure on September 28th, 2022 to Hurricane Ian. Our beloved historic schoolhouse was ripped off its foundation, and the Women\u2019s Club was left with a beautiful slice of land, but no home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At that time we did not focus on our clubhouse, but rather, we shifted our efforts 100% to helping those in need on Fort Myers Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

After months of planning and researching different options to rebuild, we have finally created a plan that we feel the Woman\u2019s Club can achieve. We would be one of the very few places where one could rent the building for educational, social, or community events.<\/span><\/p>\n

This endeavor will take many of us working together to bring our vision to reality. Our resilience and determination after Hurricane Ian proved that our Woman\u2019s Club CAN move mountains and will continue to make a difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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OUR VISION<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Rebuilding for a Better Community<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We are designing our clubhouse with a true community spirit!\u00a0 We encourage nonprofits to use our facility as their office and storage space and a place where they can hold their events.<\/span><\/p>\n

We also\u00a0 invite residents to hold community or personal gatherings, and educational events for local business. The possibilities are endless.\u00a0 As a 501C3 organization, your donation could be tax deductible.\u00a0 (Check with your tax advisor for more details<\/em>.)
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To learn more about how you can<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

HONOR OUR COMMUNITY<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

with a gift that keeps on giving, <\/span>click below or contact us at: FMBWCRebuild@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club has a 501c3 status, EIN 59-6133785.\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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OUR ACHIEVEMENTS<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

In Our Community<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We are proud to list our achievements since Hurricane Ian<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n