About us
About CFWL
For more than three decades the Central Florida Women’s League Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has awarded grants to community nonprofits and scholarships to outstanding young women. CFWL is entirely a volunteer organization. It is only through the tremendous effort and generosity of our league members, patron sponsors, benefactors and corporate sponsors that we have been able to raise and contribute over $2.5 million to students and local charities.
Our mIssion
The Central Florida Women’s League Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization of women from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. It seeks to enrich the lives of those in the Central Florida community through volunteer opportunities and various fundraising events.
Our Vision
We will create an atmosphere of trust, respect and friendship between the members of our organization and the Central Florida Community.
Our Values
We value the Central Florida Women’s League and its Foundation being recognized as a resource for the community. We value the relationships developed within our organization, and through service to others. We value our commitment to local charities and students. We value the time our members unselfishly devote to leadership, communication, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities to serve those less fortunate in the Central Florida area.
Board of Directors
Melisa D’Orazio
President
Denise Crabbe
President Elect
Joetta Gaida
Treasurer
April Park
Secretary
Jayne Willis
Bylaws
Nancy
Asche
Charitable Granting
Tracy
Swanson
Charitable Granting
Kathryn Cook
Communications
Erin Lafever-Moore
Communications
To be Determined
Events
Joanne Grasso
Membership
Debbie
Tuohey
Membership
Dena
Pichardo
Nominating & Past President
Pam
Lively
Presidential Advisor
Teresa Bernstein
Programs
Anne
McDonough
Programs
Lynne
Pirrie
Scholarship
Deb
Linden
Service
Laurie
Busbin
Social
Founders & charter members
Debra Barnhart
Jerrie Grantz
Linda Pulliam
Barbara Bezner
Saundra Matthews
Pam Rouse
Jeanne Fortier
Jerry Pistelli
Joyce Swain*
*Betty Alsberge
*Dee Deimund
Betty Lou Forbes
Gertrude Lawrence
Cynthia Perry
Donna Baum-Jenks
Carol Duncan
*Mary Freer
*Dorothy Murphy
Ruth Zellar
Maxine Black
*Florence Fisher
Ronnie Lansing
Kendra Pahlow
(*deceased)
Past Presidents
Dena Pichardo
2019-2020
Linda Sampieri
2014-2015
Janet Morrow
2010-2011
LynnFerguson
2006-2007
Janet Thompson
2002-2003
Jeanne Fortier
1998-1999
Linda Pellegrini
1994-1995
Kathleen Mark
2018-2019
Teresa Bernstein
2017-2018
Pamela West
2013-2014
Mary Rispoli
2009-2010
Howell Anne Edwards
2005-2006
Linda Miller
2001-2002
Sherry Thaden
1997-1998
Pam Lively
2016-2017
Rebecca True
2013-2014
Sue Goodwin
2008-2009
Anne Jones
2004-2005
Sandra Reckell
2000-2001
Connie Carlson
1996-1997
Ruth Smith
1993-1994
Michelle Greene
2015-2016
Linda Cardilli
2011-2012
Deanne Irwin
2007-2008
Angela Durruthy
2003-2004
Janice Wood
1999-2000
Mickey Cook
1995-1996
GayleWirtz
1992-1993