About Florida Penwomen
Our Mission
- Florida Penwomen are dedicated to promoting women in art, music and letters, and fostering creativity in our community. Our mission is to provide accessible cultural experiences that enrich and inspire our members and those who wish to become members.
- Find a branch near you!
Our History
- Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of professional women in Arts, Letters, and Music. Its mission is to support and promote creative excellence and professional standards among women in the arts. Visit the National website at NLAPW.org.
- The Florida State Association (FSA) is a nonprofit umbrella organization that includes all Florida branches and Members at Large. FSA facilitates communication among its members in Florida and provides a connection among branches. It serves to support and promote NLAPW events and its members across the state.
- Learn about the National organization by clicking the button below.
Board and Branch Officers
FSA OFFICERS
President Janie Owens
1st Vice President Aminta Konawicz
2nd Vice President Phyllis Elrich
Secretary Barbara Routen
Treasurer Polly Tetrault
Chaplain Carolynn Scully
Parliamentarian Janie Owens
FSA BRANCH PRESIDENTS & TREASURERS
Boca Raton
Sheila Firestone, President
Elaine Bossik, Treasurer,
Cape Canaveral
Pam Farley, Treasurer
Pam Webb, Secretary
Fort Lauderdale
Phoenix, President
Tammy Seymour, Treasurer
Jacksonville
Stephanie Pyren-Fortel, President
Laura Brunson & Pat Setser, Co-Treasurers
lj@laurajobrunson.com & patriciasetser@gmail.com
Palm Beaches
Robin Sweet, President
Pensacola
Anne Baehr, Acting President
Nikki Strahota, Treasurer
Sarasota
Wilma Davidson, President
Carol Doenecke, Treasurer
Southwest Florida
Sara Williams President
Beverly Spana, Treasurer
Tampa
Meletha Everett, President
Joan Brannick
Vero Beach
Mary Jane Ingui