The Auxiliary Board (AB)

MISSION STATEMENT  The purpose of the AB is to support the management of Stan Hywet  Hall & Gardens, Inc. by interpreting Stan Hywet as a cultural and educational center, by raising funds and providing all possible financial support, and promoting volunteer service.  

About the Auxiliary Board

The Women’s Volunteer Administration Committee, organized in 1956, was the forerunner of the Women’s Auxiliary Board (WAB). This group of women volunteers, worked very hard to prepare Stan Hywet for the opening of the Estate on June 15, 1957 —making it possible for the public to take tours, and honoring the Seiberlings and their motto of Non Nobis Solum (Not for Us Alone).

Reorganized in 1964 as the Women’s Auxiliary Board, the WAB raised over $5 million for the continued restoration and upkeep of the Estate. The padded chairs in the Manor House Auditorium, the furniture in the Wolle Building Board Room and funds to pay for the appraisal of the historic collection are but a few of the projects that this important volunteer group has funded.

In 2013, a new chapter began when the WAB was reorganized as the Auxiliary Board (AB) of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. The AB continues in the tradition of its forebears as a vital support organization of the Estate and as the largest committee/group of Stan Hywet volunteers. Over the years, AB members (along with their predecessors) have contributed more than 1.25 million volunteer hours. And, following a succesful 56th Ohio Mart in 2023, the AB surpassed $6.96 million in funds raised all time for Stan Hywet. 

For information about joining the Auxiliary Board, please click here.

AUXILIARY BOARD OFFICERS 2023-2024

  • President  - Darby Ashelman
  • Vice President - Ken Nilsestuen
  • Corresponding Secretary - Susie Gaebel Wallace
  • Recording Secretary - Nancy Stanforth
  • Assistant Secretary - Linda Ferjutz
  • Treasurer - Joann Wallace
  • Assistant Treasurer - Susie Bedall

AB TIMES Newsletter

Click on the links below for copies of the Auxiliary Board's newsletter, the AB TIMES.

2024
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2023
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April

2023-2024 AB Executive Board Meetings
Occurring on Mondays in Wolle Building Conference Room and via Zoom at 9:30 am

  • April 15, 2024
  • May 20, 2024
  • June 17. 2024

2023-2024 Regular Meetings & Programs
Occuring on Wednesdays in the Carriage House Reception Hall and Tent (unless otherwise noted).
9:30am Social; 10am Program and Meeting begin:

  • April 24, 2024
  • May 22, 2024

      For program topics, see the Volunteer Meetings & Events calendar (click here)    

Standing Committees

JOIN THE AUXILIARY BOARD

Membership is open to anyone who is not an employee of Stan Hywet and willing to contribute a minimum of 6 hours of volunteer work to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens during a calendar year as well as a minimum of 8 hours of volunteering during Ohio Mart. In addition to areas noted above, volunteers may work in any area of interest from house tour guide to education program assistant, gardening, special events, retail and rentals events, administration, and more.
 
For more information about joining the Stan Hywet Auxiliary Board, click here.