Women join the club for many reasons. Our members come from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life. Some members, young and old alike, are working professionals who use the club for business meetings, social entertaining or to host volunteer meetings and events. Others join to enjoy outstanding educational and cultural programming. All members value the opportunity to entertain family and friends in a warm and inviting environment.

You, too, can enjoy being part of a diverse group of women who care about each other and the community. The club is a place where you can contribute your talents to philanthropic projects and social concerns together with your fellow members. Each member tailors her involvement in the club to match her interests. It is a club to call your own.

Whether your interests are social, professional or intellectual, the club offers a variety of programs and special events that can be a source of enjoyment for you and your family, friends and associates. Each month a changing array of educational lectures, tours of cultural organizations, cooking classes, and on-going programs comprise the club’s activities calendar.

Entertain - for business or pleasure
The club’s beautiful interior offers an elegant and welcoming setting for entertaining friends or business associates. A century-old historic landmark building, the clubhouse features antiques, fine furniture and artwork, creating a refined setting that recalls the club’s founders. Known for its superb cuisine and exceptional catering staff, the club offers modern amenities in a gracious environment. The entire club is available for cocktail parties, wedding receptions and private functions. Smaller and more intimate rooms are ideal for private meetings and dinner parties, and other rooms can accommodate social functions for groups of forty to gatherings of two hundred. Go to facilities to learn more.

Commitment to the community
The women who founded the club in 1876 were determined to bring social improvement to their city. The rich history of the Woman’s Club’s civic outreach and philanthropic endeavors continues today through community service projects. The club’s charitable Foundation gives tens of thousands of dollars each year to Milwaukee area non-profit organizations. Recipients include educational institutions, health and social service organizations and the performing arts.

Benefits
Programming
The Activities and Program Committees oversee and coordinate the club’s calendar of events. Each month members receive a calendar of upcoming activities, tours to local cultural events and special events held at the club. Depending on your interests, you may want to join a book discussion group, a bridge group, the garden club or help plan gourmet dinners at the club. Day trips to Chicago to tour a museum exhibit or to take in a play or musical are scheduled regularly.

Entertaining at the Club
Members know that the club is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. It is known for its superb cuisine and elegant interior. A la Carte Breakfast service is available Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are requested for lunch service, also available Tuesday through Saturday.

A la Carte Dinner service is available Friday and Saturday evenings and a casual dinner buffet every Tuesday evening. There is no charge for parking in the club’s lot located at Wells and Cass Streets. Valet parking is offered Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. during lunch, and also on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner. The club is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturdays, and can also be reserved for private parties and weddings on Saturdays and Sundays.

The club has a variety of rooms that can be reserved for private entertaining for business or pleasure. The staff will work with you to plan your event or meeting down to the last detail. The historic Grand Ballroom is an elegant location for a special event and the entire club can be reserved for a wedding ceremony and reception.

Committees
Several volunteer committees strategically advise on all aspects of the club’s operations – programming. Joining a committee can be an ideal way to meet new people. Whatever your talents and experience, your participation is most welcome.

Reciprocal Clubs
With your membership, you are entitled to privileges at select private clubs across the United States , and in Canada , Australia , and London . These privileges include dining and in some clubs, overnight accommodations.

Click on the link below to view the complete list of our reciprocal clubs.

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Committees
Getting involved in the club is as easy as joining a committee or an activity group. Depending on your interests, the club has numerous groups and committees that meet throughout the year. The club operates through a partnership of volunteer staffed committees and its top-notch staff.

Activities Committee
This committee consists of a director and the chairs of numerous subcommittees. They oversee and assist coordination of each activity. Sub-committees include:

• Antiques & Art Study Group
• Book Discussion Groups
• Bridge
• Fitness & Fun
• Garden Club
• Gourmet Dining

Community Outreach
The purpose of this committee is to coordinate the club’s participation in the community and to plan and coordinate opportunities for members to volunteer.

Grant Allocation
Members of this sub-committee evaluate funding applications submitted by members on behalf of local tax-exempt organizations.

Foundation Committee
This committee seeks to increase the endowment of the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation through planned giving and special events. They work to increase awareness of the Foundation.

Finance Committee
This committee supervises the financial affairs of the club and its property and has overall responsibility for the management of the club’s assets.

Investment Committee
This committee is appointed by the Board to monitor the investments of the club and the Foundation. They work closely with the Finance Committee and the club’s financial advisors.

Hospitality Committee

The Hospitality Committee provides hostesses and greeters for all events where appropriate for Club tables. They also personally contact new members and plan activities to foster their involvement in the Club.

House Committee
This committee is responsible for general supervision of decorating and maintaining the clubhouse interiors and its property.

Heritage Docents
The purpose of this committee is to inform members about the history and traditions of the club. Committee members study the history and the background of art and artifacts donated to the club through the years. Docents are available to give tours by request.

Marketing Committee
Members of this committee are charged to build awareness of the club and its involvement in the community and support membership development efforts.

Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for all aspects of membership - organizing events for perspective members and new member orientation. All requests for membership go before this committee for recommendation to the Board.

Personnel Committee
This committee is responsible for all affairs related to the staff employed by the club.

Program Committee
Members of this committee plan day and evening programs and tours. They coordinate all details of the events and serve as host for guest speakers and performers.

Public Relations/Communications Committee
This committee is responsible for overseeing the communications of club activities.

Social Committee

Members of this committee work together to plan smaller scale, fun, social events for members to enjoy. "Manicures & Martinis", "Pinot & Painting",

"Daiquiris & De-Clutter" and "Exploring the Fountain of Youth" are just a few of the great events.

Strategic Planning Committee
This committee looks to the future of the club and makes recommendations

to committees and the Board.

Special Committees
Nominating Committee
This committee is appointed each year by the Board of Directors to prepare a slate of officers and directors for the upcoming year.

Club Librarian
This volunteer position maintains a lending library for the use of club members. Funding for book purchases is provided by an annual sale of books donated by members through the year.

Club Parliamentarian

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