Wanda Applebee - Member at Large
I am a North Carolina native and a proud US Army wife. My husband, Mike and I; moved to Carolina Beach five years ago to begin our dream life. I recently retired from teaching Special Education after 17 years and became business partners with my hubby operating a Fishing Charter Business and Airbnb.
I joined Island Women in 2022, having a strong desire to render service to those on the island and mingle with my flamingo ladies. I have enjoyed getting to know the members and learning all of the different ways our influence as a service group benefits our island.
I have a background in community service, working with such organizations as NC Azalea Festival, Relay for Life, JDRF and Special Olympics. I also greatly enjoy volunteering with my husbands NCNG military unit in the position as a Readiness Group Leader, where I am able to offer assistance to families as their Soldiers prepare and serve during a deployment.