Look for some fun pics soon!
Thank you, Mary!
Treasurer Mary Kendall resigned effective June 1, 2025. Mary’s 21 years as Treasurer is an “amazing legacy” for this organization. We are truly grateful and appreciative for her dedication to this role. Congratulations Mary!!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 WDCC Board!
Officers: President, Mary Suarez (2nd term); Vice-President, Sandy Nolan; Treasurer, Lori Johnson; Recording Secretary, Jo Anne Hoekenga; Corresponding Secretary, Maritza Cribley.
Board of Directors: Heather Krueger, Stacey Mellema, Lisa Luckey, Laura Martin, Marcia Grasman, Annette Ream, Lori Schuitema, and Barbara Morrison. (An additional director will be appointed at the July board meeting)
During the June Induction, WDCC President Mary Suarez presented the 2024-25 recap…what a year!
June - People’s Choice Award presented at Lakeshore Art Festival; Relay for Life team wins 1st place, raising $14,267!
July - Summer GMM Social, themed “Wedding Attire” was a great time, even though it rained.
August - Gifted $6,000 in scholarships to six recipients; WDCC Party in the Park was canceled due to inclement weather.
September - Annual T&T event held at The Lakes Mall - 3 non-profit partners awarded $5,038 each; Ambassador & Leadership hosted a WDCC info table at the Hispanic Festival; Terri Forward, a member since 2013 & cousin to Bonnie Nolan passed away.
October - Inaugural MSU vs U of M Tailgate fundraiser was a success raising $6,807; 20 guests attend first New Member Mixer held at home of Heather Krueger.
November - Bake Sale with a Twist (BSWAT) is another epic success, raising $5,882.25 / 4 year total = $20,888.98; Heritage member Jean Corsi celebrates 50 years with WDCC joining in 1974!
December - Winter GMM Social held at the Delta was themed “Ugly Sweater”; Adopt-a-Senior blessed 181 seniors with gifts; Hackley House Committee wins 3rd place for decorating the Hackley Parlor.
January - GMM was titled “Committee Connection”; 13 Committees & Board participated sharing their roles in WDCC; Lori Johnson was appointed Assistant Treasurer to support Treasurer Mary Kendall; Lori elected to Board to serve remainder of Bonnie Nolan’s term.
February - 18th annual DWTLS Beach Party raised $257,500 to benefit over 30 local non-profit food programs.
March - Vice-President Sherri Schuitema VanderWier passed away unexpectedly - mother to Morgan & step-mother to Erin, she was a FRIEND to many of us & will be missed; 2nd New Member Mixer was held at the Claymore with 15 attendees.
April - Cindy Timmerman (VP) & Jo Anne Hoekenga (RS) assume the vacated roles of Vice President & Recording Secretary on the BOD for remainder of year; Nominating Committee - Erin VanderWier(PP), Laura Martin (BOD), & Amy Medema introduce the slate of nominees for 25-26 election.
May - 2025-2026 Election occurs via electronic vote, in-person, & absentee ballot; Ambassador & Leadership hosted a table at Lakeshore Chamber Commerce Breakfast; 20th Annual Fashion & Frolic: Great Gatsby Glamour was well received with attendees amazingly dressed in 20’s era attire; some of our “Volentold” husbands stepped up again as Ambassadors; one highlight was member Cheryl Deford won the 50/50 drawing - winning $4,850. Cash for a Cause containers brought in YTD total of $1,685.98.
WDCC giving for 2024-25 was up 23% over the previous year for a grand total of: $343,515.32.
Our New GMM location May through October 2025
Past Presidents - Leadership and Encouragement
Past Presidents speak out on the importance of becoming a board member and why potential members should join the WDCC. Click the links below to watch, listen, and learn.
Angel Members...gone but never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, WDCC donates $100 into the Member Memorial Scholarship Fund. Members, family and friends may also donate in honor of that person.
Our angels are greatly missed by all of us.
Heritage Members
Heritage Members are honored annually at the May luncheon for 15 or more years of service. We are grateful for their dedication to WDCC…they are a blessing to our organization and to our members.
Cumulatively, these members have faithfully served over 1067 years of service!
Jean Corsi (50) Bert Marshall* (43) Barb Spaniola* (32) Carol Beatty (32) Mary Kendall (29) Peggy Hartmann (29) Esther Block (28) Kathy Workman (21) Dacia Wait (21) Kathy Dickinson (21) Cheryl Deford (21) Connie Bull* (21) Claudine Weber* (20) Peggy Tully* (20) Chris Nolan (20) Pam Babbitt (19) Lois Lange (19) Karen Mogdics (19) Lynn New (19) Sandy Nolan (19) Judy Rahrig (19) Linda Slade (19) Katie Bolhuis (18) Sharon Genter (18) Any Huss (18) Denise Kanaar (18) Paula Baker Mathes (18) Barbara Morrison (18) Judy Rich (18) Seconda Addicott (18) Jan Anway* (17) Dianne Bernd (17) Cindy Cotton Brady (17) Linda Nicles (17) Joan Louise Schmitt (17) Mary Seeger (17) Marilyn Forton (16) Mary Husid (16) Betty Kinney (16) Gail Kraft (16) Laura Martin (16) Paula Martin (16) Peggy Scouten (16) Peggy Stark (16) Jane Wright (16) Jane Yacavone (16) Barbara Brink (15) Diane Cunningham (15) Jane Curtis (15) Gina Kittle (15) Charlene Richardson* (15) Anita Rosenberg* (15) Dottie Strabel (15) Bonnie Witt (15) Susan Abby-Ludwig (15) Kay Bowen (15) Sharon Fodrocy (15) Joan Grillo (15) Joan LaMourie* (15) Lexy Larson (15) Pat Lathrop (15) Sandra Moore (15) Shirley Shlaffer (15) Brenda Sprader (15) Anita Yonkman (15) Total Years 1231
Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce (WDCC) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization founded in 1951 to promote our community and create civic awareness. Today, this group of over 200 women continues that legacy by working together to make a difference. WDCC holds several annual events and granted more than $343,515.32 to local non-profit organizations and area projects this past year.