The 2016 Named Gift Honoree for American Association of University Women , Cedar Falls Branch, has been announced.

Phyllis Stock, 2016 Named Gift Honoree

Phyllis Steele fifty- two-year member of the Cedar Falls Branch was presented with the award in recognition of her outstanding leadership in AAUW since joining the organization in 1964.

She has been on many committees, however treasurer for many years, and auditor each year when not the treasurer. She has supported the mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

The Named Gift award began as a way to honor a member of the local branch for her contributions in support of the mission of AAUW. A $500 contribution has been sent to AAUW Fund in Phyllis’s honor. AAUW Fund helps support Legal Advocacy, Elect Her, $tart $mart, endowment earnings supporting fellowships and grants

To find out more go to aauw.org.