About Us
Bradenton Woman's Club, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization chartered in 1913.
We are a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), an international service organization, dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. We believe in “Unity in Diversity” and “Living the Volunteer Spirit" which are demonstrated daily by our club ladies through their commitment and dedication to our community and those we serve. While diverse in age, interests, and experiences, our clubwomen are united by a desire to create positive change.
We are mothers, daughters, grandmothers, even great-grandmothers. We are volunteers - women who want to help each other and our community.
Who We Help
We proudly support nonprofit organizations and community partners that serve women, children, veterans, families, students, and those facing hardship. Through volunteer service, charitable giving, and collaborative projects, we help strengthen programs that provide hope, opportunity, education, health, and essential services. By working together, we extend the reach of organizations dedicated to improving lives and making our community a better place to live, work, and thrive.
Some of our Community Partners
Our Leadership
2026-2028 Board of Directors
L-R: Terry Kennedy, Treasurer; Melanie Koester, Secretary; Brandy Britton, 2nd Vice President; Shannon Scarfino, 1st Vice President; Paula Leal, President; Gloria Comerford, Meghan Adams, and Jill Hrubes, Members-At-Large.
Meet Our President
“Our members are the threads woven into every project, bringing heart to all we create. Each stitch strengthens the next, just as we strengthen and uplift our community.”
NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR
2022 - Paula Leal
2023 - Megan Kesky*
2024 - Cindy Winning
2025 - Debe Bailey
SILVER TEAPOT
2022 - Ellen Mital
2023 - Laura Diffendal
2024 - Ami DeWille
2025 - Paula Leal
SILVER SUGAR BOWL
2022 - Jenny Owens
2023 - Rebecca Tate
2024 - Melanie Koester
2025 - Vickie Barth
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
2022 - Tammy Kesky*
2023 - Shannon Scarfino
2024 - Laura Diffendal*
2025 - Gloria Comerford*
SILVER CREAMER
2022 - Katie Cureton
2023 - Lisa Tongue
2024 - Gloria Comerford
2025 - Cindy Eley
WHITE GLOVES OF SERVICE
2022 - Shannon Scarfino
2023 - Paula Leal
2024 - Megan Kesky
2025 - Melanie Koester
SAUNDRA RAHN DEVOTION PLATTER
2022 - Rebecca Biro
2023 - Tammy Kesky
2024 - Pam Rahn
2025 - Fran Kain
SILVER CAKE SERVER
2022 - Karen Milek
2023 - Cindy Winning
2024 - Fran Kain
2025 - Brandy Britton
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
2022 - Saundra Rahn
Club Awards
Recognition is not the driving force behind what we do. However, it is with great honor that we acknowledge our members who consistently go above and beyond in their service.
In 2022, the President's Silver Tea Set of Service Awards were introduced.
* designates GFWC Florida District 14 recipient