A group of volunteers who never slow down regardless of the situation is The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (aka SAWA). They’re busy putting the final buttons in place for The SAWA Fashion Show at the Meyerson on Tuesday, September 15.
But they’re already lining up the leadership for 2021. Lisa Singleton, who chaired the 2018 luncheon, will serve as president and be joined by the following women:
- Advisors: Margot Perot, Deborah Budge, Margaret Hancock, Kathie King and Betsy Willis
- President-Elect: Elizabeth Gambrell
- Chaplain: Candace Winslow
- Treasurer: Maggie Kipp
- Assistant Treasurer: Janet Turnage
- Grant Selection Chair: Margaret Hancock
- Membership Co-Chairs: Wendy Kumpf and Carol Seay
- Publicity/Historian Co-Chairs: JoAnna Turner and Toni Turner
- Corresponding Secretary: Nancy Valant
- Recording Secretary: Marilyn Spencer
- Communications Chair: Connie Rhoades
- Mass Mailings Chair: Robin Hinch Massey
- New Member Liaison: Georgia Davis
- Back-to-School Co-Chairs: Barbara Coleman and Susan Rogers
- Kettles Chair: Nancy Bierman
- Angel Tree Chair: Marie Jones
- Santa Sacks Chair: Cele Johnsen
- Adult Rehabilitation Center Liaison: Alison Weinberg
- Carr P. Collins Center Liaisons: Ramona Jones and Ruth Wilson
- Domestic Violence Liaison: Patty Langdale
According to Lisa, “We’re thrilled to have such a talented and dedicated group of women leading the Auxiliary’s efforts. These especially challenging and difficult times mean that the services that the Women’s Auxiliary help support are needed now more than ever.”
Since its establishment in 1991, the ladies have raised more than $15M to support the Salvation Army Metro Command’s programs and services.