Sandy Lawry has been selected to be this year’s Named Gift Honoree for the Cedar Falls-Waterloo Branch because of her outstanding support of AAUW.  This award is given annually to a member who has served several terms as an officer, made significant financial contributions, and/or contributed to the group’s mission in other ways.

The recipient receives a framed certificate inscribed with her name, $500.00 is donated to AAUW Funds in her honor, and she is listed in the yearbook with past honorees.

Several members nominated Sandy. They all enjoyed working with her on AAUW projects since she joined the branch in 2014.  Here are a few of the ways Sandy has supported the mission of “advancing gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.”

All mentioned Sandy’s willingness to help with any task that needs to be done.  She is always cheerful and encourages the people she is working with.

Sandy served two years as Co-Vice President of Fundraising, and held the fundraising garage sale at her house for four consecutive years.  During that time the branch also initiated a new fundraiser of shoe-collection and sales.   Sandy was a major collector and bagger of shoes both years, and offered her garage as a shoe-collection site this past year.  She also set up an AAUW account at Stuff, Etc.  Members can use this account to contribute items to our scholarship fundraisers at their convenience.  Sandy still picks up the cash we accumulate and maintains our relationship with Stuff, Etc.

During the past two years, Sandy served as Co-Vice President of Programs, and provided informative programs and outstanding speakers for our dinner meetings during that time.

Besides these major responsibilities, Sandy has done many one-time tasks that simply needed to be done.  For example, she took the reservations for the State Convention the year it was held in Cedar Falls, and she continues to help keep Women-In-Motion participants active and involved.

Sandy is a true leader with many constructive Ideas for our group and has been continuously involved. She has earned the recognition of Named Gift Honoree, and the committee hopes she will continue to be a valued member of AAUW Cedar Falls-Waterloo for many years.

Named Gift Honoree Committee,

Myrna Sandvik, Ardelle Brown, Mary Dove