Antrim Women's Alliance
Making a difference in our community by providing financial support and services
In late 2019 the Antrim County Lioness Organization faced a decision to either disband, join another Lion’s group or fold. Not liking any of those choices a group of 6-8 members of the former Lioness Organization started meeting and discussing another option: create a new organization.
These women developed a new mission, created by-laws, articles of incorporation, got IRS approval as a 501(c)(3) and on July 1, 2020 established The Antrim Women's Alliance (AWA). Some of the founding AWA members include: Barb Van Pelt, Bonnie Piche, Sally Hannert, Cathy Henton, Nancy Ludwa, Helen Schuckel, and Sylvia Schonauer-Kalchik.
By July 1, 2021 AWA had grown to 21 members. This year our membership includes over 40 members.
We currently conduct three major fundraisers each year. All of the funds raised are distributed to various worthwhile and vital 501(c)(3) organizations around Antrim County. AWA members also provide hours of volunteer service in our community.
2024- 2025 OFFICERS
President - Julie Musial-Woods
Vice President - Barb Salo
Secretary - Cassie Axtell
Treasurer - Sylvia Schonauer-Kalchik
Director of Service - Vickie Swartz
Director of Fundraising - Helen Schuckel
Director of Membership - Leslie Feiten
Past President - Lisa Hall
In June of 2022, Antrim Women's Alliance (AWA) was honored by a special tribute as the 2022 Non-Profit of the Year by the State of Michigan, for their selection as the Non-Profit of the Year Award through the Bellaire Chamber of Commerce.
Donations made to Antrim County 501(c)(3) organizations
There are many Antrim County organizations that have received donations from the Antrim Women's Alliance.
AWA Members involved in Service Projects
Antrim Women's Alliance members provide hours of volunteer service to many different local organization.
AWA Fundraising Projects
AWA members are currently involved in three main fundraisers: the sale of Butter Braid Pastries, the Chritmas Wreath/Poinsettia sale, and an annual Golf Outing. All of the funds raised go back into our Antrim County community through donations to various 501(c)(3) organizations.
