Join Our Membership
The University Women’s Club (UWC) of the University of Colorado Boulder was founded in 1919 to promote friendship among members and to provide service to the University and to the Boulder community. These goals continue to this day for the more than 350 current UWC members. Since 1982, we have awarded scholarships for nontraditional students as part of our service commitment. More than 20 Interest Groups provide opportunities for activity and friendship. Club membership is open to women who are members or friends of the University.
Membership benefits include Interest Group opportunities; UWC events; MESSAGES newsletter; UWC web page; UWC Membership Handbook and Directory. Club membership is open to women who are members or friends of the University of Colorado.
To retain active membership, which includes eligibility to attend programs and meetings and to join Interest Groups, each member must pay annual dues.
- Annual dues are $35. Dues follow the University academic calendar year.
- Interested women should contact our Membership Chair at [email protected].
- Payment deadline: October 15 to be included in the directory.
Membership – Renewal and New Members: Complete form and then pay online or mail a check.
Executive Board
Please feel free to contact any Board Member by using your Membership Handbook for contact information.
Interested in serving on the Board or on Board Committees? Contact President Norma Portnoy ([email protected]).
| Elected Position | Name | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| President | Norma Portnoy | Provide overall leadership for the UWC. Lead board meetings. Attend all lecture lucheons and other events. |
| President-Elect | Andie Kutinsky | Assist president. Chair ad hoc committees. |
| Past President | Tamera Van Spriell | Attend Board Meetings |
| Secretary | Karen Bell | Attend all Board meetings and Lecture Luncheons, record minutes, and distribute them to the Board. |
| Secretary-Elect | Kathleen Salzberg | Watch and learn. Fill in as needed. |
| Treasurer | Frieda Holley | Maintain financial records, provide monthly reports to the Board, coordinate audit, and submit 990 tax return. Manage PayPal account. |
| Treasurer-Elect | Frieda Holley | Watch and learn. Fill in as needed. |
| Appointed Positions | ||
| Advisory/Parliamentarian | Frieda Holley | Attend Board meetings and advise as needed. |
| Acknowledgements for Personal notes | Kathleen Salzberg | Send notes to members for illness, grief, etc. |
| Acknowledgements for Tax purposes | Merry Bullock, Karen Neff | Acknowledge members' donations. |
| Archives | Karen Neff | Collect documents and photos for possible storage in the Norlin Library Archives. |
| Directory (non-Board) | Diana King | Compile and distribute an electronic directory of all members |
| Email Communications | Berry Todd | Send notices to members of announcement and upcoming events. |
| Photography Chair | Anne Hudson | Take or acquire photos (via a committee of photographers) from all Lecture Luncheons and events. Try to acquire photos of all interest groups and members of the UWC Executive Board. Put photos into online storage system. Prepare annual book. |
| Honors Reception | Karen Haimes | Coordinate Honors Reception. Attend Honors reception in May. |
| Interest Groups | Linda Nordberg | Coordinate interest group chairs and assist at the Membership Coffee. Coordinate update of Interest Group information for MESSAGES and the website. |
| Margaret Willard Award | Andie Kutinsky | Solicit nominations, evaluate and select winner. Attend Honors Reception in May. |
| Membership | Arlene Gerwin | Maintain membership database, provide monthly reports, collect dues. Assist at the membership coffee. |
| Membership Coffee (September) | Lynne Barnett, Andie Kutinksky | Organize the September Membership Coffee. |
| MESSAGES | Merry Bullock | Create and distribute monthly MESSAGES newsletter |
| New Members | Becky Palmer | Assist at the Membership Coffee and plan New Member Wine and Cheese event. |
| Nominating Committee | Norma Portnoy and Tamera Van Spriell | Coordinate selection process for elected positions. |
| Opera Brunch | Sandra Johnson | Coordinate luncheon event and opera ticket sales. Attend Opera brunch in March. |
| Program Committee | Chair: Sharon Nehls Lecture Registration: Lynne Barnett UMC Liason: Tamera Van Spriell | Select, engage and introduce speakers, prepare descriptions, posters, plan luncheons. With President, plan for Membership Coffee. Organize Registration and payments (if needed), and prepare name tags. Work with UMC staff for dates and catering. |
| Repository of Documents (Non-board) | Frieda Holley | Coordinate yearly collating of annual reports into repository. |
| Scholarship Committee | Marge Riddle | Coordinate selection process in January-March. Coordinate introduction of scholarsdhip winners at the Scholarship Luncheon in April. |
| Scholarship Luncheon | Jonette Lucia | Coordinate Scholarsgip Luncheon in April, including developing fashion show. Attend Scholarship Luncheon. |
| Website | Joyce Spencer | Manage website including writing, design and content. |
| Zoom Master | Merry Bullock, Lynne Barnett | Coordinate events held on Zoom |
| Zoom Coordinator and HHTT Conversations (non Board) | Kathy Randall | Schedule zoom calls for interest groups and individuals |
Our History
The UWC has a long history of strong women leaders, dating back to the first UWC President, Mrs. Margaret Willard, who served from 1918-1919. Our annual Margaret Willard Award is named in honor of this pioneering woman.