The Mandarin Community Club's Early Beginnings
The Mandarin Community Club’s history is closely tied to patriotic activities leading up to the nation’s entry into World War I. In 1916, a group of Mandarin citizens formed the Mandarin Liberty League prior to the nation’s April 6, 1917 entry in the Great War today referred to as World War I.
The Mandarin Liberty League created and promoted projects to assist with war efforts. They participated in patriotic parades; promoted Liberty Loan drives; and created garden projects, receiving an award from the Florida State Fair and Exposition.
When the war ended, the group continued to gather, but the activities and purpose changed. People began bringing community issues to the group, and on July 2, 1923, 27 individuals met and founded the Mandarin Community Club. In fact, the group elected the same officers who “successfully directed” the Mandarin Liberty League, including Walter Jones, President; Mrs. William Jeacle, Vice-President; Miss Kate Monson, Secretary; and Mrs. C.M. Brown, Treasurer.
Read about the Mandarin Community Club's 100 years in the making
99th Anniversary & Kickoff to 100th Celebration
The Mandarin Community Club celebrated its 99th Anniversary and Kickoff to 100th Anniversary on July 2nd, 2022, with food, music from the 1920s, and a walk through history by Past President Emily Lisska. The celebration included many of the Club's membership, members of the community, and past Club presidents as special guests.
During the celebration, current Club President, Susie Scott, unveiled a signature project for the 100th Anniversary milestone. The Club was recently the recipient of an incredible act of generosity from one of their Mandarin Road neighbors. Marilyn Carpenter and late husband Pete Carpenter donated the property next door to the Club. This is an enormous honor for the Club and provides opportunities for the future that the Club had not even dreamed could be fulfilled. The majority of the property will remain intact as a beautiful green space and an amazing hundred plus year old live oak at the rear of the site. But the Club envisions constructing an outdoor pavilion (below in slideshow) and will be fundraising toward that goal in the coming months. The pavilion will be used for outdoor Club events, expansion of the Mandarin Art Festival, private events such as weddings, and more. To move the Club forward with this enterprise, they have established “The 100 Club” for those special donors that contribute a minimum of $100 toward the project. Those donors will be acknowledged for their support when the pavilion is constructed and dedicated. Refer below for a running list of our donors.
The Mandarin Community Club’s history is closely tied to patriotic activities leading up to the nation’s entry into World War I. In 1916, a group of Mandarin citizens formed the Mandarin Liberty League prior to the nation’s April 6, 1917 entry in the Great War today referred to as World War I.
The Mandarin Liberty League created and promoted projects to assist with war efforts. They participated in patriotic parades; promoted Liberty Loan drives; and created garden projects, receiving an award from the Florida State Fair and Exposition.
When the war ended, the group continued to gather, but the activities and purpose changed. People began bringing community issues to the group, and on July 2, 1923, 27 individuals met and founded the Mandarin Community Club. In fact, the group elected the same officers who “successfully directed” the Mandarin Liberty League, including Walter Jones, President; Mrs. William Jeacle, Vice-President; Miss Kate Monson, Secretary; and Mrs. C.M. Brown, Treasurer.
Read about the Mandarin Community Club's 100 years in the making
99th Anniversary & Kickoff to 100th Celebration
The Mandarin Community Club celebrated its 99th Anniversary and Kickoff to 100th Anniversary on July 2nd, 2022, with food, music from the 1920s, and a walk through history by Past President Emily Lisska. The celebration included many of the Club's membership, members of the community, and past Club presidents as special guests.
During the celebration, current Club President, Susie Scott, unveiled a signature project for the 100th Anniversary milestone. The Club was recently the recipient of an incredible act of generosity from one of their Mandarin Road neighbors. Marilyn Carpenter and late husband Pete Carpenter donated the property next door to the Club. This is an enormous honor for the Club and provides opportunities for the future that the Club had not even dreamed could be fulfilled. The majority of the property will remain intact as a beautiful green space and an amazing hundred plus year old live oak at the rear of the site. But the Club envisions constructing an outdoor pavilion (below in slideshow) and will be fundraising toward that goal in the coming months. The pavilion will be used for outdoor Club events, expansion of the Mandarin Art Festival, private events such as weddings, and more. To move the Club forward with this enterprise, they have established “The 100 Club” for those special donors that contribute a minimum of $100 toward the project. Those donors will be acknowledged for their support when the pavilion is constructed and dedicated. Refer below for a running list of our donors.
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The Mandarin Community Club would like to THANK and recognize our 100 Club donors
Patricia Adams Charles & Carolyn Arnold Tracey & Sandy Arpen Jim & Sissy Barker* Virginia Barker* Wanda Bosworth & family (late Dr. Bill Bosworth, Lynne, Lee, and Sarah) Darlene Carter Douglas & Mary Clark Melissa Chorpening Angeline Cook Kevin & Lynn Cuda Mike Goldman Christine & Robert Hiday Jim & Sandi Hill John & McGlade Holloway Mary & Mike Kight Catherine Kimball George Koury Lawrence & Emily Lisska and family (Joe, Alissa, Ben, Will, Rosa, and June) Eunice Priester Betty Wolfe* *indicates multiple donations have been made |