Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin
The Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin is an organization of volunteers from the College, affiliated institutions and the community. The Friends' activities support the charitable, educational, scientific and community service activities of the Medical College and its affiliates.
See what support and services the Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin provide. (PDF)
Since its inception, the Friends have contributed more than $1,135,000 in monetary gifts and equipment to the Medical College and its affiliates.
Happenings - The Friends Newsletter
Previous Issues:
October 2011 (PDF)
An Invitation to Join Friends
We invite you to join our organization. Whether you are seeking an outlet for your special interests and talents or simply wish to support our mission, we welcome your participation. Download our membership application form (PDF).
For additional information, call (414) 955-4715 (Friends' voice mail), or (414) 955-8171 (Friends' Cafe). By email, contact us at Friends@mcw.edu.
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About the Friends
Executive Committee Friends Board 2011-2012
President
Pat Ruttum
Past President
Pat Headrick
Vice President
Betsy Gallagher
Treasurer
Kathy Sheehan
Recording Secretary
Coryce Haavik
Corresponding Secretary
Elizabeth Thometz
Cafe Manager
Vera Wilson
General Board Members
Betsy Evans, Jane Kerschner, Michele Wallace
Honorary Member
Jan Lennon
Committees
Budget/Finance
Kathy Sheehan
Endowment Fund
Marge McDonough
Historian/Web Site
Pat Headrick
MCW Projects Liaison
Claire Kutty
Membership
Betsy Gallagher
Newsletter
Collette Evans
Publicity
Susan Barnes
Social Program
Dorina Weigelt
Volunteer Hours
Chris Badano
Service
Last year, the Friends contributed more than 10,000 hours of service to the Medical College and its affiliates. Here is a list of some of opportunities to become involved:
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Board of Directors
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Committee Chair or member
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Volunteer in the Friends' Cafe
Fundraising Activities
Dedicated fundraising efforts make it possible to support our service to the Medical College. Profits from the Friends' Cafe is the main source of income to support our endeavors. The Cafe is managed and staffed by volunteers.
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Market Days
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Holiday Bake Sale
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Nut/Candy Sales
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Brownie Sales
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Other fundraising events
Support Activities
The magnitude and diversity of Friends' support reflects the varied interests and talents of our organization's membership. In 2010-11, the Friends of the Medical College provided the following support:
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Awarded two $10,000 Scholarships for Academic Excellence.
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Provided $5,000 in Student Travel Awards enabling College representation at national meetings.
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Supported Summer Research Fellowships with $7,000.
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Presented a $1,000 Outstanding Dissertation Award and a $500 Second Place Award.
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Sponsored Service Awards of $1,000 to graduating students.
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Supported the Student Representative Travel Fund with $2,000.
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Co-sponsored the Student Lunch Bag Giveaway.