Dot Swanson, Chair

Sidney Jones

Mary Ann Golden

Connie Hudson

Lisa Holzgrafe

Susan Gatlin, Chair

Leslie Thomas

Mary Jean Tritle, Chair

Karen Pope, Chair

Mary Ann Golden

Sylvia Imhoff

Nancy Naylor

Penny Powell

Anna Speir (AWC President/Ex-Officio)

Melissa Goodrich, Chair

Theresa Lay

Sue Wilson

Meredith Wood, Chair

Noel Roberts, Chair

Rene Fitzgerald, Chair

Rene Fitzgerald, Chair

Gayle Hight, Chair

Mary Ellen Borgelt

Penny Powell

Sylvia Imhoff

Ad hoc 

Anna Marie Spier

Mary Ann Golden

Dot Swanson

Sandy Cangelosi

Anita Edwards, Chair

Sandy Cangelosi

Kathy Clark

Catherine Jennings

Jo Green

Marijean Tritle

Cindy Willis

Jill Klucher, Chair

Mary Ellen Borgelt

Catherine Camilone

Margaret Danforth

Miranda Darr

Susan Douglas

President - Anna Speir

President Elect - Mary Ann Golden

House - Sandy Cangelosi

Building - Karen Pope

Treasurer - Lisa Alverson

Development - Gayle Hight

Strategic & Long Range Planning - Mary Gay Grigg

Insurance - Lorraine Maslin

Peggy Purcell, Chair

Cammy Jones, Chair

Syliva Imhoff, Chair

Helen Young

Genie Neyer

Anne Yeakel, Chair

Susan Ashworth 

Paula Coopwood

Sarah Galey

Dorothy Layne

Susie Soderquist

Ann Roe

Kathy Clark

Bunny Neible

Lisa Holzgrafe

Kathy Puckett

Nancy Naylor

Wendy King

Karen Chitwood 

Sandy Cangelosi, Chair

Sandy Blevins

Diann Boehm

Anita Edwards

Ruth Ann Eledge

Mary Ann Golden

Lorraine Maslin

Nancy Naylor

Anna Speir

Dot Swanson

Adrienne Watt

Lorraine Maslin, Chair

Lisa Holzgrafe

Jill Klucher

2025-2026 Chair - Mary Allice Feeney 

Deborah (Debbie) Cochran, Chair

Genie Nyer

Miranda Darr

Sarah Galey

Genie Nyer, Chair

Catherine Camillone

Ruth Ann Eledge Chair

Noel Roberts, Chair

Clair Wendlandt, Chair

Sandra Blevins - 1st Thursday

Susan Ashworth - 2nd Thursday

Karen Haschke - 3rd Thursday

_______________- 4th Thursday

Andrea Stone - 5th Thursday

Mary Gay Grigg Chair

Mary Gay Grigg, Chair

Barbara Benson-Padgett

Mary Ellen Borgelt

Susan Gatlin

Mary Ann Golden, President-Elect

Sidney Jones

Nancy Naylor

Penny Powell

Anna Marie Speir, President

Dot Swanson

Sue Wilson

Cyrilla Ivey, Chair

Stacey Brewer, Chair

Noel Roberts, Chair

1. Formulate job descriptions.
2. Review and revise job descriptions on an annual basis.
3. Distribute revised job descriptions to all incoming Officers and Chairs, immediately following the general meeting in April.
4. Provide the incoming Nominating Chair with updated copies of all job descriptions.
5. During February of each year, shall present to the Board of Directors a list of members who are qualified to serve on the new Nominating Committee

Preserve the historical papers of the Austin Woman’s Club

Keep a record of deaths of members and memorials and send letters

of sympathy to Club members

1. Shall be responsible for the preservation/maintenance of Club facilities (Chateau Bellevue and the Carriage House).

2. Shall work with the Club Manager to assure that all repairs are done in a timely fashion and in a professional manner.

Shall have prior knowledge of Robert’s Rules latest edition as well as Club procedures. Ability to work as a team and previous board service are helpful.

Shall have a thorough knowledge of the AWC Bylaws and Standing Rules.

Shall be responsible for  implementing all additions and changes to the Bylaws.

Receive and record luncheon attendance and payments

1. Plan and present social functions and entertainment for the Club.
2. Submit budgets to the Finance Chair.
3. Report to and work with the Finance Chair.

1. Maintains and updates all AWC websites
2. Drafts and distributes weekly club eblast newsletters and monthly public newsletters
3. Designs and distributes all event invitations and publicity via eblasts
4. Designs and creates graphics for various AWC needs and events.

1. Conduct correspondence of the Club as directed by the Board of Directors.
2. Have custody of all correspondence not otherwise designated.
3. Report to and work with the Recording Secretary.

Sends get well wishes to Club members

1. Will consist of Board and non-Board members.

2. Has primary responsibility for raising non-grant funds to support the organization's mission.

Act as a guide for tours of the Chateau

Make 4th and 7th graders who are taking history aware of the part our

club has played in Texas history

1. Prior to formation of the budget proposal, shall request from Chairs of all committees funded therein an estimate of their anticipated needs for the ensuing fiscal year.
2. Present a proposed budget for the next year to the Board of Directors and membership at the April general meeting, at the June annual meeting, and in September, if necessary.
3. Shall meet quarterly, or as needed, for review and budget preparation.

1. Responsible for the décor and furnishings of the Club.
2. In planning a change of décor or approving acceptance of furnishings the Committee must consult with an approved Interior Designer familiar with Victorian decor.
3. Donations of fine arts and furnishings must be approved by the Fine Arts and Furnishings Committee and then submitted to the Board of Directors.
4. Work with House and Building Committees to protect furnishings and maintain functionality of the building.
5. Report to the Chair of the House or Building Committees or may report directly to the Board of Directors.

1. Plan Fall and Spring fundraisers and other fundraising events with Board approval.
2. Report to and work with the Finance Chair.

1. Responsible for building relationships with potential grantors and applying for grants.
2. Chair serves on the Finance Committee.
3. Work with all committees, especially the President, and Building, Finance, and Strategic and Long Range Planning Committees.

1. Responsible for upkeep of the grounds, planning, execution, and maintenance of the gardens and lawn, and supervision of the landscaping crew.
2. Report to and work with the Building Chair.

1. Shall be responsible for the operations of the Club, which shall include operation of food services, supervision of the Club Manager, and maintenance of and adherence to building cleanliness and safety standards.

1. Chair shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary bonds as determined by the Board of Directors.
2. Chair serves on the Finance Committee.

1. Consider proposals for membership and present those approved to the Board of Directors for approval.
2. Provide to the Membership Treasurer semi-monthly reports, which include names of new, resigned, and deceased members.

Report to and work with the Treasurer.

Keep members’ name tags current, in order and available at meetings

Acquaint new members with the Club’s general rules and opportunities for involvement

Works with the Program Chair and Communications Chair to compile and publish digital bimonthly newsletter.

1) The subject matter for programs shall be:

• 1st Thursday-Literature
• 2nd Thursday-Art
• 3rd Thursday-Music & Performing Arts
• 4th Thursday-Travel and Lecture
• 5th Thursday-Special Studies

2) If a Program Sub-Committee desires to schedule a program on a date that is not during her assigned week, she must have prior approval of the Program Coordinating Committee Chair.

3) The Club shall not pay speaker or entertainer fees for regular programs. For special functions, required fees shall be covered by the event charge and shall have prior Board approval.

4)No more than four (4) individual guests who contribute to the program will receive

complimentary lunches.

1. Is charged with increasing awareness of the AWC and usage of AWC property.
2. Report to and work with the Communication Chair.

Keep updated list of other clubs with which we have courtesy privileges

1. Act as intermediary between AWC and the Community Advisory Board (“CAB”) regarding talents
2. and expertise that the CAB may provide.
3. Chair shall serve on the Finance Committee.

1. Work with the Austin Community Foundation to find qualified recipients for the Emilie Wheelock Howson Scholarship and the Helen Mohrmann Scholarship.
2. Report to and work with the Finance Chair.

1. Serve as Treasurer following her term as Treasurer Elect. If the Treasurer is elected to serve a second year, the Treasurer Elect may be elected to serve a second consecutive year, or may end her service at one (1) year.
2. Report to and work with the Treasurer.

1. Prepare and distribute the annual Yearbook to members.
2. Report to the Communication Chair.