Eras of Impact Gala
A once-in-150-years celebration is coming. You’re invited to 150 years of women making their mark.
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A Rare Honor
Why Attend?
Reserve your place at the Eras of Impact Gala, honoring 150 years of women making their mark at the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin.
Celebrating Wisconsin’s first club built and sustained by women, this rare anniversary evening invites you inside a place where history is not only remembered. It is felt.
You feel it in the warmth of the welcome, the beauty of the rooms, the stories held within the walls, and the art of hospitality carried forward through generations. It is the feeling of vision, courage, friendship, civic spirit, and women gathering with purpose.
Be part of the legacy and help shape what comes next.
Space will be limited for this rare anniversary event.
Come in gala cocktail attire inspired by any era from 1876 to today.
DATE Saturday, October 10, 2026
TIME
5:30 Cocktails
7:00 Dinner & Voice Auction Begins
8:00 Paddle Raise Begins
LOCATION
Woman’s Club of Wisconsin
813 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
wc-wi.org, 414-276-5170
ATTIRE
Let your favorite era inspire your gala attire. From historic elegance to modern glamour, your look can help bring the story of Eras of Impact to life.
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Cocktail Party
Join hosts Ellen Nagy and Julia Watts for an exclusive cocktail party at Ellen’s beautiful home. This intimate gathering is reserved for just eight guests, creating the perfect setting for a memorable night with friends.
Sip expertly crafted signature cocktails, savor a selection of seasonal hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with laughter, connection, and a few delightful surprises along the way.
Thoughtfully curated and impossible to replicate, this one-of-a-kind experience promises an evening of exceptional flavors, warm hospitality, and lasting memories.
Bid generously—spaces are limited, and this is a party you won’t want to miss!
Week in Door County
Donated by: Howard & Sara RS Miller
A week in Door County at the Millers’ Fish Creek condo.
Dates mutually agreed upon; not available for holiday weekends (Memorial, 4th, Labor Day)
Club Chef Dinner in Library
Donated by: Carrie Mattesen
High-end, Table of 8
Offer two options? French – Julia Childs, Wild Game
Historic Home Drinks and Appetizers
Donated by: Pat Van Alyea & Stephanie (daughter)
Cocktails in a historic Milwaukee home and tavern
Drinks and appetizers for up to Ten people in a home of two past presidents of the Woman’s Club overlooking Lake Michigan
Pat Van Alyea invites you to hear the history of her home and visit the tavern room on the lower level.
Date to be mutually agreed upon with the high bidder.
Tour of the American Geographic Society Library
Donated by: John & Mary Emory
Tour of the American Geographic Society Library (across the hall from the UWM Archives) for 8 people, with a focus on the map from the 1400s, one of three in the world, and the books by the artists who accompanied Napoleon on his Egyptian campaign, followed by lunch. The tour can be tailored to the winner’s interests.