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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

Click for Current Friends Newsletter PDF
January 2013 (PDF)

Previous Issues:

September 2012 (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 2012-2013

President
Susan Barnes

Past President
Pat Ruttum

Vice President
Jan Lennon

Treasurer
Liz Thometz

Recording Secretary
Betsy Gallagher

Corresponding Secretary
Angie Gord

Member at Large
Vera Wilson

General Board Members
Michelle Battle, Rong Lei, Renee Hill

Honorary Member
Jan Lennon
 

Committees

Budget/Finance
Liz Thometz, Marge McDonough

Directory
Kathy Sheehan

Endowment Fund
Marge McDonough

Friends Cafe
Vera Wilson

Historian/Web Site
Pat Headrick

MCW Projects Liaison
Vera Wilson

Membership Drive
Jan Lennon

Membership Tracking
Collette Evans

Newsletter
Collette Evans

Publicity
Angie Gord

Social Program
Dorina Weigelt

Volunteer Hours
Pat Dunn
 

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:

  • Board of Directors
  • Committee Chair or member
  • 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.

  • Friend's Cafe Sales Promotions - Vera Wilson
  • Lunch Bags for New Students - Pat Ruttum, George & PatHeadrick, Michelle Wallace
  • Holiday Bake Sale - Pat Headrick
  • Nut/Candy Sales - Angie Gord
  • Brownie Extravaganza - Dorina Weigelt, Coby Weigelt, Joanne Benes, Susan Barnes, Kathy Sheehan
  • Other fundraising events


Support Activities

The magnitude and diversity of Friends' support reflects the varied interests and talents of our organization's membership. In 2011-12, the Friends of the Medical College provided the following support:

  1. Awarded two Scholarships for Academic Excellence totaling 23,000.

  2. Provided $8,000 in Student Travel Awards enabling College representation at national meetings.

  3. Supported Summer Research Fellowships with $8,000.

  4. Presented a $1,000 Outstanding Dissertation Award and a $500 Second Place Award.

  5. Sponsored Service Awards of $1,000 to graduating students.

  6. Supported the Student Representative Travel Fund with $2,000.

  7. Co-sponsored the Student Lunch Bag Giveaway.
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