Wellesley Club of Sarasota
First SixtyYears: 1958-2019
1958
Five alumnae gather at the Orange Blossom Hotel to form the WCS. Sarah Zimmerman ’18 named president; dues $1.00.
1960s
Only one girl from all of Florida admitted toWellesley College. Half-price membership for winter guests; associate membership for mothers of graduates.
1970s
Club draws up bylaws; gains tax exempt status; Membership reaches 86. Christmas (now Holiday) Coffee initiated. First joint meeting with Smith College. College names us largest development fund donor in the country.
1980s
Dues move to $5.00; Membership reaches 100. Book Awards instituted (program was discontinued by the College in 2021). Marjorie Stoneman Douglas ’12, outstanding speaker. Alumnae Office cites us for having more meetings and a higher percentage of dues-paying members than any other club.
1990s
Dues increased to $13; Club newsletter initiated; Nancy C. Wetstone ’56, editor.
2000 - 2010
New Book Group is a big success. Wellesley Club initiates Ivy League College Fair in 2007. Club holds Gala 50th Anniversary luncheon on Jan 18, 2008.
2010 - 2021
Community service project with First Step Mothers & Infants Program begun in 2012. Chari Isaacs and Julia Griffith both received Sed Ministrare Volunteer Awards for their service to our club. Cooperation with other Seven Sisters clubs is undertaken.
2021 - 2022
Film Group begins. Zoom helps us get through pandemic. Wellesley On the Go Events are planned by new Activities Committee