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 million volunteer hours. And, following a succesful 55th Ohio Mart in 2022, the AB surpassed $6.5 million in funds raised all time for Stan Hywet. 

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

AUXILIARY BOARD OFFICERS 2022-2023

  • President  - Teri Woodruff
  • Vice President - Darby Ashelman
  • Corresponding Secretary - Susie Wallace
  • Recording Secretary - Ken Nilsestuen
  • Assistant Secretary - Char Bolek
  • Treasurer - Debby Senko
  • Assistant Treasurer - Susie Bedall

AB TIMES Newsletter

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

2023
March
February

2022
December
November
October
September
August
May
April

2022-2023 AB Executive Board Meetings
Occurring on Mondays via Zoom at 9:30 am

  • April 10, 2023
  • May 8, 2023
  • June 12, 2023

2022-2023 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:

  • March 22, 2023  *in the Manor House Reception Hall*
  • April 26, 2023 
  • May 24, 2023 
  • August 23, 2023
  • September 27, 2023  *in the Manor House Reception Hall*
  • October 25, 2023  *in the Manor House Reception Hall*
  • November 15, 2023 *in the Manor House Reception Hall*

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.