Women Officials Network Foundation
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About

Vision
​The Women Officials Network envisions more women in leadership positions at all levels of government.
Mission
Our mission is simple; empower women leaders of today and mentor women leaders of tomorrow.
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​    We do this by sponsoring activities that help women : 
  • develop citizenship and an understanding of how our democracy works
  • build leadership confidence and skills
  • create networks
  • learn to speak in public with confidence
  • mentor new or aspiring office holders and appointed officials

​Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
​The Women Official’s Network Foundation is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we carry out our mission to empower women leaders of today and mentor women leaders of tomorrow. As a membership body, our strength is our promise to be inclusive, with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift all women. Creating a culture of equality for all women who aspire to leadership roles isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do. To be engaged, you must feel included. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. When there is a deep sense of pride, passion, equality, and belonging, we render better results. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We’re better when we’re equal!
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​The WONder Woman Awards Banquet is one of our cherished annual events at which we honor several women in our community for their exceptional leadership and assistance to women and girls in reaching their own full leadership potential. While we have not been able to celebrate this time honored event since the onset of the pandemic, we hope to have news about our next banquet in the first half of 2022.
WON Foundation History

​The Women Officials Network, a non-profit and non-partisan organization, was founded in 1997 by then State Rep. Patricia (Pan) Godchaux (R-Birmingham) and her district liaison, Barbara Moorhouse.
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One of WON's first activities was to host quarterly breakfasts that featured dynamic speakers and provided great networking opportunities. Our Quarterly Networking Breakfasts are still going strong. We have hosted a wide array of speakers on a range of topics. Past programs have included the women on the Michigan State Supreme Court, Secretaries of State Terri Lynn Land and then Jocelyn Benson, Senator Debbie Stabenow, and many other powerful and influential local leaders. View a list of our recent speakers and their bios.

In 2008, the WON Foundation was formed to take over the WONder Woman Awards Banquet. In 2018, the Women Officials Network and the Women Officials Network Foundation became one organization. Read more about that here.

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Past Presidents

WON Foundation:
Honorable Dr. Sheryl Mitchell *
Layne Sakwa
Honorable Carolyn Grech
Honorable Mary Kerwin 
Honorable Cynthia von Oeyen *
Honorable Deborah L. Macon *


 Women Officials Network:
Honorable Mary E. Schusterbauer
Honorable Casandra E. Ulbrich, PhD
Honorable Mary Kerwin
Honorable Joan E. Young *
Honorable Linda Hallmark
Honorable Geri Rinschler *
Honorable Wilma Cotton
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  • Home
    • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Committees
  • Membership
    • Join
    • Renew
    • Directory for Members
  • Events
    • Earlier Events
    • Select Videos
  • Leadership Mentoring
  • BUY SWAG
    • 19TH AMENDMENT SCARF
    • Wine Glass Order Form
  • Gateway to Leadership
  • Contact Us
  • In the News
  • Interesting & Useful Links
  • WONder Women
    • 25TH WONF ANNIVERSARY 36TH WONDER WOMAN BANQUET
    • 34th WONder Woman Banquet
    • 35th WONder Woman Banquet