The Friday Flyer • July 14, 2017

CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • JULY 14, 2017
Toastmasters teaches public speaking, leadership skills Pg. A4
These representatives from local organizations recently received donations from the Woman’s Club on behalf of the organizations they represent. The club presented POA
Woman's Club to host 3rd annual Mermaid Festival Pg. A8
Save the dates for upcoming community events Pg. A15
CL Woman's Club donates $16,000 to community, local organizations
BY JILL TORKELSON
REPORTER, THE FRIDAY FLYER
The Canyon Lake Woman’s Club presented a total of $16,000 to 14 lo- cal groups and organizations at its June meeting. The Woman’s Club, a non- profit 501(3)(c) philanthropic organiza- tion, was formed in 1972. Since it’s in- ception, the club has been dedicated to the enrichment of Canyon Lake and to help those in need.
Every year, the club’s Philanthropy Committee chooses what they deem to be the worthy causes that will help Can- yon Lake and the surrounding commu- nities. The club has donated more than $300,000 to local charities and individu- als less fortunate.
Dedication to the betterment of the city of Canyon Lake is a cornerstone of the Woman’s Club philanthropy. This year, three Canyon Lake groups received donations from the Woman’s club which will benefit the city and its residents: Canyon Lake POA, Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Commit- tee and Friends of the Library.
The POA received $3,000 to go to- wards a park bench at Sunset Beach near the playground and trees to be planted at
the dog park at East Port Park.
The club donated $2,250 to the Can-
yon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee, a group of dedicated in- dividuals who coordinate with local, county and state agencies to help keep the city functioning during a state of emergency and provides vital necessi- ties for residents affected by disaster.
Friends of the Library received $1,250. Friends of the Library, is a group founded by the Woman’s Club in the 70’s and led to an on-going fi- nancial sponsorship program to man- age the development and growth of the Canyon Lake Library. In it’s infancy, the Woman’s Club rented a space, paid the utilities and club volunteers staffed the library, which eventually became part of the Riverside County Library System.
Every year, the Woman’s Club shows its appreciation of military veterans and their families through giving. This year, the club gave to four veterans organiza- tions: Flag Mama, Honor Flight, U.S. VETS Inland Empire and 4 Paws 4 Pa- triot.
Flag Mama is not an organization or group per se, but was the name given to Laura Froehlich, a former Air Force vet- eran who made it her mission to greet
military personnel heading off to and re- turning from war zones.
Laura was present for several thou- sand flights and would provide hugs, handshakes and words of appreciation to military personnel at March Air Reserve Base. She organized a reception area, called Hanger 385, and stocked it with snacks, books, a pool table and televi- sions.
Flag Mama passed away in August of 2012, but the tradition of showing ap- preciation and giving back to the troops continues with her husband Lawrence, a former U.S. Air Force veteran, daughter Laurice and grandchildren. Following in her parents’ footsteps, Laurice is serving in the U.S. Air Force. The club’s $1,000 donation was donated on behalf of Flag Mama to keep the tradition alive.
Honor Flight is a Veteran’s non-profit organization whose mission is to trans- port America’s Veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit those memorials dedicat- ed to honor the service and sacrifice of themselves and their friends. The $1,000 donation they received from the Wom- an’s Club will enable more veterans to travel to Washington, D.C.
U.S. VETS Inland Empire received a $1,250 donation from the Woman’s
Club. U.S. VETS is a private non-profit organization providing military veterans with housing, employment assistance and access to mental and physical health services. U.S. VETS serves all branches of the Armed Forces who have served their country from World War II to the current conflict in Afghanistan. Person- nel from U.S. VETS actively seek out homeless veterans and guide them to crucial services that might help alleviate the challenges they face after returning from war zones.
The club donated $500 to 4 Paws 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization estab- lished to provide service dogs and train- ing to disabled veterans at no cost. By partnering with local animal shelters, rescues, volunteers and trainers the staff at 4 Paws 4 Patriots is able to provide life changing services to veterans while making the most out of every dollar do- nated.
Another mission of the Woman’s Club is to support local organizations in the surrounding cities. The Woman’s Club gave to three Lake Elsinore orga- nizations that are dedicated to helping families and youth: Student and Family
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General Manager Eric Kazakoff, at left, with $3,000 to go towards the purchase of a new bench near the playground at Sunset Beach and trees for the dog park at East Port Park.
PHOTO BY JILL TORKELSON