About Us
History
When UC Santa Cruz was newly established in the 1960s, the Women’s Club was formed as an effort to make newcomers to the campus feel welcome. Ann Thimann suggested the organization based on her involvement in the Harvard University ‘Newcomers Club.’ The club held one meeting per semester, hosted by Jane McHenry (wife of the first Chancellor) at University House, the McHenry’s home in Pasatiempo.
The meetings were small, informal gatherings over tea and coffee with original members Jane McHenry, Kay Wagstaff, Emily Clark, Kay Kerr, Perky Hyde, and Luree Shontz. At that time there was no regular meeting schedule, no formal program, no dues, and no fundraising component.
(“Dateline”, UCSC Women’s Club Newsletter, Winter 2002, by Liz Sandoval)
The club was organized in 1966 for people associated with the campus but by the late 1970’s they opened the door for people from the community to join to help blend town and gown together.
In 1976 the club presented its first scholarship of $200 to a UCSC student. Today we offer thousands of dollars to many worthy recipients.
The club’s interest groups have changed over the years although there is still a bridge and gardening group from the club’s inception. At this time we also have several book clubs, a lunch group, an English-in-Action group, a movie group, and a hiking group.
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Meeting Information
General meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month October through May beginning at 11:30 am and ending around 1:00 pm. Meetings may be held in different locations throughout the year – at the beautiful Arboretum on the UCSC campus. To find out about specific dates, speakers, and locations, please go to the Calendar page.
Special meeting dates:
In December 2011 there is a holiday party by
invitation only with other University support groups; the date, time, and location have not been set yet.
There is NO January 2012 meeting.
The May 2, 2012 Spring Scholarship Luncheon will feature our scholarship recipients.
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Scholarships
If you are interested in learning about our scholarships please go to the Scholarship page on our website.
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Interest Groups
To find out more about our various special interest groups please go to the Interest Groups page on our website.
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Board Members 2011-2012
Officers:
President - Bonita Sebastian
1st VP - May Clark
2nd VPs - Mary Gonzales and Hazel Powell
Secretary - Laurie Salatich
Treasurer - Kira Steinberg
Coordinators:
Chocolate Festival - Ann Berry Kline
Food – Roberta Bromberger and Annita Siebert
Fundraising - Sally Lester
Interest Groups - Rusty Bowman
Membership- Stephanie Nielsen
Newsletter - Marty Dunn
Publicity - Jo Barbier
Scholarship - Roberta Bromberger and Bonita Sebastian
Sunshine - Irma Andrews
Website - Andrea Cohen
Members-at-Large:
Mary Ann Hobbs (coordinate Shadowbrook Fundraiser)
Ellen Kimmel (coordinate Phantom Tea)
Cynthia Noble-Vesecky (coordinate Show'n'Sell)
Virginia Rivera
(coordinate Show'n'Sell)
Staff Liaison:
Kathy Rouhier
Chancellor’s Associate:
Kelly Weisberg
Executive Committee Information:
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