About Us

AAUW Mission:

Mission Statement
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

Vision
AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting women and girls.

Value Promise
By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so all women have a fair chance.

Board Officers and Committee Chairs
2024-25

President Bobbi Marck
Vice President Andrea Utrie
Program All Board Members
Finance/Membership Cindy Noe
Recording Secretary Deanna Disch
Public Relations Vacant
Communications Mary Kahler
Website Diane Kitchen
Fundraising Diane Kitchen
Educational Foundation/Scholarship Jan Sutter
Most recent past Presidents Diane Kitchen
   
   

 

Member Responsibilities

General:

  • Engage in AAUW decision-making through discussion and through feedback to the officers.
  • Suggest topics and speakers for the monthly programs.
  • Suggest improvements in procedures.
  • Become familiar and stay current with AAUW State and National platforms and goals.
  • Consider attending the state convention and/or serving as a local, state, or national leader of AAUW.

Monthly programs:

  • Attend and participate in monthly programs.
  • Serve once a year on the Social Committee for one of the program meetings.
  • Guided by the social chair, the committee will provide set-up refreshments and some décor. Will also provide clean-up afterwards.
  • If unable to serve as assigned, find a replacement and notify the Social Chair about the change being made.

Gift Basket Auction:

  • Make a themed gift basket to be auctioned, keeping in mind that the goal is to raise money for scholarships in an entertaining way. If unable to make a basket, then donate a monetary gift.
  • Attend the auction. Assist in raising funds: bid and encourage others to bid.
  • Invite guests to the Gift Basket Auction.
  • Donate door prizes and books, if you would like

New Member Recruitment:

  • Identify likely candidates, invite them to meetings, provide them with information about AAUW, and follow up as needed to encourage new members.

View Beaver Dam Branch By-Laws here

Past Presidents:

1933-1935  Edith Flannagan

1935-1936  Jean Trathen (term completed by Eleanor Jones)

1936-1937  Helen McKennel

1938-1939  Helen Smith

1940-1942  Ruth Reber

1942-1944  Pat Knaup

1944-1945  Leona Weir

1946-1948  Era Keil

1948-1950  Ethel Niejahr

1950-1952  Eleanor Jones

1952-1954  Bea McKinstry

1954-1956  Eleanor Edwards

1956-1958  Jane Hammond

1958-1959  Gretchen Forrester

1059-1960  Ruby Roeder

1960-1962  Jeanne Whitnall

1962-1964  Carol Fisher

1964-1966  Doris Leatherberry

1966-1968  Helen Kane

1968-1970  Cynthia Loomis

1970-1972  Helen Murray

1972-1974  Cynthia Loomis

1974-1976  Darlene Van Drisse

1978-1980  Anne Pflum

1980-1982  Katherine Cain

1982-1984  Kay Stellpflug

1984-1986  Vicki Huffman (term completed by Katherine Cain)

1986-1988  Julie Fleming

1988-1990  Kay Stellpflug

1990-1992  Eva Heim

1992-1994  Sue Mueller (term completed by Eva Heim)

1994-1996  Mary Kahler

1996-1998  Jean Militello

1998-2000  Nancy Boucher

2000-2002  Jan Sutter

2002-2004  Mary Schiller

2004-2007  Crystal Boling

2007-2009  Mary Sidney Neuman

2009-2011  Barb Hartwig and Carmen Hanson

2011-2013  Joyce Balliette and Marilyn Van Haren

2013-2015 Kathi Gallus and Ellen Sushak

2015-2017 Margaret Furdek and Bonnie Kieffer

2017 – 2019 Diane Kitchen and Heidi Freeby

2019 – 2021 Diane Kitchen

2021- 2023 Bobbi Marck

2023 –        Bobbi Marck