Beavercreek Women's League

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About Us

2025-2026 Board

Background

Established in 1969, the Beavercreek Women’s League (BWL) is a civic organization that supports families, women, and their communities, which is represented by their three-hearted emblem. BWL is open to the all. Since the inception of BHS and WiT scholarships we have awarded over $280,000 through its annual Scholarship Luncheon.

Purpose

The purpose of the Beavercreek Women’s League is:

· To serve the Beavercreek Community by promoting worthwhile projects 

· To provide mental stimulation and development through study 

· To encourage a spirit of helpfulness and promote friendship and diversity


Enjoy a PowerPoint presentation of our long history. 

Additional Information

The BWL meets monthly September through May in the Fellowship Hall of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 3530 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek. 


Visitors and guests are warmly welcome. Please drop in and see who we are and what we do. Coffee and social time begins at 11:30 a.m., the business meeting at noon, followed by the program. The October Candidates and Issues Forum generally has a specific location and time that differs from our regular meetings.  Please check our EVENTS tab for this information. 


The BWL is a nonpartisan organization, and does not endorse, support, or otherwise promote any candidate for office. The BWL may endorse nonpolitical issues upon approval of the Board and membership. BWL is composed of about 180 people of all ages and backgrounds sharing their talents, interests, and experiences for the benefit of the organization, governed by a board of elected officers and appointed committee chairpersons who meet monthly to plan programs, projects, and prepare for the future meetings. Non-residents of Beavercreek are welcome to join. 

Board & Committees

A variety of opportunities exists within the group to support and promote the desire to serve the community both through formal committee participation and informal connections. The interests of BWL members include Beavercreek Community Theater; Beavercreek Historical Society; Beavercreek Parks, Recreation, and Culture; Beavercreek Senior Center; Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County; Feed the Creek; Greene County Public Library Foundation; GreeneBucs/AMBUCS; and Michael's House -- to name only a few. Please talk to any member of the group. They would love to talk with you about how you can get involved. 

Board of Directors 2026-2027

Board of Directors 2026 - 2027

President - Julie Sostrom

Vice President-beth Handwerker

Vice President-beth Handwerker

Human Resources Consultant- Suzette previously served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Antioch University for 30+ years and was responsible for the overall administration and management of Human Resources, Labor Relations, Payroll and Benefit administration for Antioch University's five campuses providing learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice.

Vice President-beth Handwerker

Vice President-beth Handwerker

Vice President-beth Handwerker

Beth is a Financial Planner who also specializes in estate planning. She helps clients walk through creating estate planning documents that helps make things as easy as possible for those left behind. Beth believes that the documents are only part of the estate planning process. She also explores preparing your heirs for wealth. Beth also has served BWL as our Program Manager last year.

Secretary - Lynne Donahue

Vice President-beth Handwerker

Secretary - Lynne Donahue

Lynne was born and raised in Milford, Ohio until moving to Daytona Beach, Florida with her family in 1984. That is where she met her husband, Jack and they were married in 1992. Jack entered the military right after their marriage and whisked Lynne all over the globe, before settling in Beavercreek in 2013.  Lynne has numerous years experience as a secretary for both for profit businesses and nonprofits.  

Treasurer - Jacki Mayer

Former President-Julie Sostrom

Secretary - Lynne Donahue

Jacki  is the Executive Director at Beaver Creek Wetlands Association.   She has expertise in for profit & non profit organizational management, marketing strategy, business plans & creating revenue streams. 

Former President-Julie Sostrom

Former President-Julie Sostrom

Former President-Julie Sostrom

Served as our President in 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Julie is a lifelong resident of Beavercreek. Married to John for 36 years, and has 2 children, Jordan (deceased) and Maria. She has been a small business owner in Beavercreek and served two terms on the Park Board. Julie co-chaired the 25th Anniversary of Beavercreek Committee. Also, Julie has been a long time Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce member and served on executive committee as treasurer.

Committees 2026 - 2027

Executive Committees

Key Volunteer Work Groups

Executive Committees

Membership
Margie Perenic

Programs/Lunch & Learn

Debborah Wallace 


Scholarship Luncheon
Chrisonna Anderson-Lutz


Technology

Position Open

Standing Committee

Key Volunteer Work Groups

Executive Committees

Biographer

Micaela Leonard


Compassionate Care

Mary Mathieu


Greene County Hall of Fame

Debborah Wallace 


Historian

Toni White


Refreshments

Marilee Pretzinger

Edie Kreider


Scholarships/WIT

Debbie Alberico


Key Volunteer Work Groups

Key Volunteer Work Groups

Key Volunteer Work Groups

Nesting Cupboard

Margaret Stone & Sara Myers


Beavercreek High School Liaison for Scholarships

Cheryl Shedden


Book Exchange

Jessica Keuper



Bylaws

The Beavercreek Women's League's bylaws were revised and adopted November 2024. Please find that revision here. 

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