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
2025-26

President Andrea Utrie
Vice President Vacant
Treasurer and Scholarship Chair Jan Sutter
Membership Cindy Noe
Recording Secretary Deanna Disch
Public Programs and Newsletters Mary Kahler
Communications and Facebook Robin Hanson
Website, Facebook, and Fundraising Diane Kitchen
Most Recent Past President and Public Policy Bobbi Marck
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Annette Kamps

 

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 – 2025 Bobbi Marck

2025 –          Andrea Utrie