About Us
Our Members
The Florence Woman's Club Member's are diverse in ages and interests but all clubwomen are united by a desire to create a positive change in their community.
Our history
Organized in 1897, our history and roots run deep in the Town of Florence. We federated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1902.
Our historic clubhouse
Our beautiful historic clubhouse sits in the heart of Florence, AZ. Built in 1929, this Spanish Colonial building is where most of our events are held.
Our Board Members 2024-2026
Kari Bradley - President
Michelle Hanson-Carpenter - 2nd Vice President
Karen Parks - 1st Vice President
I have been blessed to call Florence my home town for 25 years. It is a charming town rich with history and a tight-knit community. I am married to my best friend, and sharing a life of joy. Together we have built a beautiful blended family of 6 children and 9 grandchildren. I am grateful for my family and the opportunity to impact the community through volunteer service.
Karen Parks - 1st Vice President
Michelle Hanson-Carpenter - 2nd Vice President
Karen Parks - 1st Vice President
Karen Parks has 3 sons, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren! She is the oldest of 5. She and her family moved to Arizona from Cincinnati Ohio in 1970. She also has been a licensed Insurance Agent in Arizona for over 30 years.
Michelle Hanson-Carpenter - 2nd Vice President
Michelle Hanson-Carpenter - 2nd Vice President
Michelle Hanson-Carpenter - 2nd Vice President
Michelle Hanson-Carpenter has been a member of the Florence Woman's Club for three years, a member of GFWC for 10 years and a member of Pinal County Juniors for 1 year.. She has been an entrepreneur, television & film Producer, choreographer & teacher, & mentor. She currently works at Pinal County in Economic Development and also oversees their tourism initiative Explore Pinal. She is passionate about her community, county, helping others and making sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. She loves to travel and learn about anything new. She is married to her biker husband Jeff, mom to Acacia and Otis the Great Dane.
Shelley Robinson - Secretary
Shirlene Carrillo - Treasurer
Michelle Hanson-Carpenter - 2nd Vice President
Joining the club in 2019, Shelley Robinson is the 2024-2026 Secretary of the Florence Woman’s Club. Also during this term, she serves as the GFWC-AZ Central District as Corresponding Secretary, GFWC-AZ Central District Leadership Chair and the GFWC-AZ State Webmaster.
Shelley is a “snowbird”; enjoying the winter months in warm Florence, Arizona and the cool summer months in Northern Minnesota. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, knitting, sewing, writing, and teaching classes at a local community college. Shelley has been married to her husband, Josh for nearly 40 years. They have two grown children, Panika and Wilson.
Shirlene Carrillo - Treasurer
Shirlene Carrillo - Treasurer
Shirlene Carrillo - Treasurer
Joining the Florence Women's Club in 2022 has allowed me to grow as a person. I'm striving to become a more compassionate and caring woman, to think not just of myself but others. Being part of the Florence Women's Club is allowing me to form friendships, to support my community and to be part of the power that we as women have to make changes for the good of our community.