Present Dressing Rooms and a Gymnasium on the Third Floor

l 1898 1908 Mr. Frederick W. Lyman l 1929 1939-1945 1947 1955 l 1966 YWCA moves to “splendid” new quarters at Annette Kellerman, an Australian swimmer, was “sells”his Lake Minnetonka World War II Jackie Robinson signs with Brooklyn Dodgers Rosa Parks refuses to Betty Malkerson >> YWCA Minneapolis 512 First Avenue South which includes space for arrested in Boston for wearing a brief one-piece summer home, along with becoming the first African-American to play in the give up her seat to a Board President 1966-1969 offices, restrooms, a library, a cafeteria, a classroom, bathing suit in protest of women’s heavy woolen the furniture, for $1 to be l 1940 major leagues since the introduction of Jim Crow white man on a bus 1891 - Present dressing rooms and a gymnasium on the third floor. aquatic wear which prevented them from learning paid in 100 years without Mrs. Clarence R. Chaney >> policies. The league is fully integrated two years later. in Montgomery, AL. 1966 how to swim. interest. The camp is Board President 1940-1944 Her arrest sparks a The National Organization l 1898 named “Elizabeth Lyman l 1947 381-day boycott of for Women (NOW) is founded. Answering the Call. Leading the Change. Mrs. E.S. Slater >> Henry Ford introduces the Model T car, priced Lodge” after Mr. Lyman’s 1941 Mrs. Cushman K.D. Minar >> the city’s bus system. Board President 1898-1902 at $850. late wife. Japan attacks Pearl Board President 1947-1949 1967 Harbor; the United States enters World War II. l 1957 Race riots erupt in Minneapolis during the summer l 1911 of 1967 and much of Plymouth Avenue is burned. First woman superhero, Wonder Woman, appears Kathryn McKinlay >> Mrs. Charles W. Gardner Board President 1957-1960 1858 Larger rooms rented at 55 South Fourth Street in All Star Comics as a strong, self-reliant and Supreme Court makes interracial marriage legal. Board President 1911-1917 (Not Pictured) YWCA’s new building is located at its current site First Association in the U.S., “Ladies Christian above a store, giving on-site space for gym confident role model for young girls. of 1130 Nicollet Mall. Association,” New York, NY. classes and noon lunches. Outing groups Emma Benton raises $10,000 to build a YWCA 1968 l 1900 (bicycle and rowing clubs) and sports were pool so girls have a place to swim year-round. l 1942 Mrs. W.S. (Emma P.) l 1949 Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act (the Fair 1859 organized and conducted by YWCA’s Physical Mrs. Roger I. Lee >> Phebe Mae Givens is the Housing Act), reinstating and strengthening the Benton secretly buys a plot YWCA adopts the National Board of Girl Reserve << Mrs. Russell Powers YWCA name first used in Boston, MA. Education Department, in addition to classes 1911 Board President 1929-1935 first African-American Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1964 as well as the of land on South Seventh programs. Board President 1949-1951 on cooking, sewing, languages and Bible study. The National Women’s Life Saving League started woman is elected to YWCA Voting Rights Act of 1965, reinvigorating African- Last slave ship to North America from Africa. Street to donate to YWCA. 1929-1941 l to encourage women and girls to learn to swim Minneapolis board of directors. 1960 Americans’ right to full citizenship. Mrs. T.K. Gray l 1919 The Great Depression 1950-1953 following the drowning deaths of hundreds of << Carolyn Moore 1861-1865 Board President 1892-1893 (Not Pictured) 1900 The YWCA Business and Professional Women’s Korean War women and children. YWCA Japanese Resettlement Board President 1960-1963 Archbishop of the Roman Catholic diocese Civil War Minnesota leads all states in the number of young Club is organized. 1929 removes restrictions forbidding Catholics from l Committee organizes to aid l “Solo Parents Club” is organized for single parents. 1893 women working outside the home: 28.1 percent of Stock market crash on 1950 1951 becoming members of the YWCA and YMCA. 1900 YWCA USA begins social advocacy work with formal those forced to resettle in Minnesota from 1865 Mrs. O.S. Chapman >> women are the breadwinners in Minneapolis homes. 1919 Wall Street generates an Rewey Belle Inglis >> 1890 vote and commitment to educate public on the need internment camps. President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated. Board President Minnesota State Legislature ratifies a woman’s economic slump. YWCA Minneapolis severely cuts Board President 1951-1953 1961 Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy for a living wage for women and to support legislation to 1893-1894 l 1902 right to vote September 8. program budgets and staff salaries. President’s Commission on the Status of are assassinated. l 1882 Mrs. Emma P. Benton gives $400,000 to construct regulate hours and wages for women workers. 1943 1952 Women is established documenting substantial l 1894 “Red Summer” – 20 race riots take place across A Saturday evening U.S.O. program is developed Tuskegee Institute discrimination against women in the workplace The first ever athletic games for women in the new YWCA building. l 1930 1960 l 1969 YWCA relocates to 1913 by YWCA to serve Japanese-American the U.S. were held at YWCA in Boston, MA. the country between April and October. YWCA actively recruits African-American women reports no lynchings in and making recommendations for improvement. Mary Lee Dayton >> 808 Nicollet Mall. National Association for the Advancement of servicemen in the Twin Cities. At the time, athletics were considered Mrs. W.S. Pattee >> for membership. America for the first time Board President 1969-1973 unfeminine and unhealthy for women. First floor contains a Board President 1902-1906 Colored People (NAACP) forms to promote the use 1920 in 71 years. l 1963 gymnasium and dressing room. The parlors, offices of courts to restore legal rights of African-Americans. 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting 1943 1932 1930 Harriet Holden >> and lunchroom are located on the second floor. women the right to vote, is signed into law. With virtually all single l 1953 Board President 1963-1966 1890 National Urban League formed. Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly women employed, Gladys Brooks >> National American Woman Suffrage Mrs. George A. Wheaton >> solo across the Atlantic. Association forms and wages state-by-state Swimming was the first sport recognized for married women are Board President 1953-1957 1963 Board President l 1913 allowed to work. Dorothy Height, YWCA campaigns to obtain voting rights for women. 1894-1896 women by the Amateur Athletic Union. 1933 First YWCA USA leader and president Swimmers and divers were the only female Frances Perkins is appointed Secretary of Labor 50% of YWCA Minneapolis of the National Council of l 1891 l 1895 athletes to represent the USA in the first Olympics by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, making her the first Minneapolis’ membership pool is Negro Women, was the YWCA Minneapolis is Local YWCA Travelers women were allowed to compete in. woman in a Presidential Cabinet. is under the age of 18. l 1903 completed. founded with quarters in Aid program organizes only woman involved in organizing the March on YWCA opens its doors It has the largest a small second floor flat to help newly-arrived l 1924 Washington, standing close to Martin Luther King at 89 South Seventh 1935 Y-Teen department at 45 South Eighth Street. young women find Mrs. A.E. Zonne >> 1953 Jr. during his “I Have a Dream” speech. Street – one of the first National Council of Negro Women, a coalition in the country. Its objective was to provide a work, a place to live and education in the city. Board President 1924-1926 Institute for Sex buildings to be owned 1914-1918 of black women’s groups that lobbies against job Betty Friedan publishes her highly influential book place where working girls and This program, offered by many YWCAs, sought Research Inc. publishes After a decade of and operated by women First World War. The United States enters in 1917. discrimination, racism and sexism, is formed. The Feminine Mystique. women could eat lunch. “to ensure the safety of innocent girls regardless Sexual Behavior in the suburban and university satellite development, in the state of Minnesota. l 1944 Human Female breaking the YWCA focuses attention on inner city needs. of either nationality or color arriving without 1916 l 1935 President John F. Kennedy is assassinated. Mrs. W.A. Miller >> 1903 << Mrs. Caroline R. Barnum silence on female sexuality. suitable protection by train or steamer.” Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first Mrs. Cyrus P. Barnum Sr. >> Board President 1891 The National Women’s Trade Union League Board President 1944-1947 Congress passes the Equal Pay Act. Rachel (Rae) Mueller, woman elected1910 to the United States Congress. Board President 1935-1936 Brown v. Board of Education forbids school (WTUL) is established to advocate for improved Executive Director 1969-1975 1896 l 1945 Mrs. J.W. Mauck wages and working conditions for women. YWCA offers the first racially-integrated segregation. 1964 Board President Case of Plessy v. Ferguson is argued before l 1917 l Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination 1969 1891-1892 the Supreme Court; that Southern segregation 1926 swimming pool in the Twin Cities. Cornelia G. Knutson is the first Minnesota woman l 1906 South Town YWCA branch in public accommodations and in employment. Stonewall Riots in New York City mark the starting (Not Pictured) practice (Jim Crow) conflicts with the 13th and << Mrs. I. W. Carey to hold a position in Congress. opens at Bloomington At the same time it establishes the Equal point of the modern gay rights movement. 14th amendments. It is denied by the Court Mrs. J.M. Anderson >> Board President 1926-1929 1945 Board President Avenue and Lake Street. 1970 Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) which defends its decision by articulating the World War II ends and the European death l 1955 1906-1908 l 1927 camps are liberated. More than 80,000 Holocaust to investigate complaints and impose penalties. l 1970 l 1892 “separate but equal” doctrine. l 1936 Mrs. E.H. Cobb >> June: The first capital funds drive raises survivors immigrate to the United States between YWCA holds a three-day seminar at Lyman Lodge << Mrs. E.J. Huenekens l 1908 Board President 1917-1918 more than a million dollars in 10 days for a 1945 and 1952. 1965-1973 with the purpose of combating racism. l 1896 Board President 1936-1940 YWCA opens a small new building. The theme of the campaign is Vietnam War Mrs. L.W. Ballard >> 1917 YWCA begins providing pregnancy prevention camp on Bde Maka Ska “What’s a Girl Worth in Minneapolis?” l 1936 l 1946 Board President 1896-1898 Margaret Sanger opens programming for teens. (formerly Lake Calhoun) The first YWCA building at 89 South Seventh Interracial Charter is adopted by the 17th YWCA 1965 first birth control clinic in named Camp Lindsay. Street is torn down. National Convention; 35 recommendations of Malcolm X assassinated. YWCA cafeteria closes after 41 years. 1898-1901 Brooklyn, N.Y. The clinic is Participants are girls the Interracial Study Commission are accepted, Spanish-American War shut down 10 days later President Johnson signs the Voting Rights who work in Minneapolis 1936 including the inclusion of African-American women 1971 and Sanger arrested. Act prohibiting states from imposing any factories. Basis of YWCA membership is changed nationally and girls in the mainstream of Association life. National Women’s Political Caucus founded by YWCA Camp Mekahga opens on Lake Pokegama “voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, from church membership to personal membership Dorothy Height, Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan l 1918 1920 near Grand Rapids, MN. or standard, practice or procedure ... to deny

Mrs. George Harrison >> (following action at the YWCA National Convention). Girl Reserves are renamed Y-Teens. and Shirley Chisholm. Board President 1908-1911 Mrs. Frank E. Sprague >> or abridge the right of any citizen of the United Board President 1918-1924 1940 States to vote on account of race or color.” 1972 l 1976 l 1987 l 1996 l 2002 2009 YWCA honored with Luz María Frías, President & Chief Executive l 2018 Shirley Chisholm becomes the first major party Elizabeth Trumble >> YWCA board of directors establishes the Racial On January 20, a 2013 Association Officer 2016-present YWCA Minneapolis holds community African-American presidential candidate. Board President 1996-1998 Justice Department to actively work in the Barack Obama Excellence Award for conversations commemorating the th community on eliminating racism through public became the first Mission Impact in the 2016 50 anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s l 1997 Equal Rights Amendment is passed by the forums, community dialogues and unlearning president of color Field of Advocacy at llhan Omar is elected to the Minnesota assassination. Senate and submitted to the states for racism workshops. of the United States the national YWCA’s House of Representatives, making her the first ratification, but defeated in 1982. of America. Women of Distinction Award Gala for our hard Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to l 2003 office in the United States. Title IX of the Education Amendments bans work to improve early childhood education for all << Alice Kim sex discrimination in schools. As a result, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Minnesota children. Board President 2003-2005 Crimes Prevention Act signed into law giving the l 2017 enrollment of women in athletic programs and YWCA hosts first Justice Department the power to investigate and 2013 Val Moeller >> professional schools increases dramatically. signature fundraising event, prosecute bias-motivated violence based on a Three African-American organizers—Alicia Garza, Board President 2017 – present Circle of Women. person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi—created the l 1973 YWCA Infant Center YWCA Uptown opens at 2808 Hennepin Avenue national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender #BlackLivesMatter movement in response to the Ruth Hawkins Center (at North Commons Park) l 1998 at General Mills after being converted from the West High School Gym. identity or disability. murder of an unarmed African-American teen, opens in North Minneapolis through a gift of << Elizabeth Olson Cipriano 15 YWCA Channel Challenge swimmers crossed discontinued $100,000 from the estate of Ms. Ruth Hawkins Trayvon Martin, and the acquittal of his killer. l 1988 Board President 1998-1999 the English Channel to raise awareness of racial operations. who grew up on the north side. She was a YWCA holds the first Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law Diana Doshan Lewis >> disparities in swimming in Minnesota and raise devoted YWCA supporter. New YWCA Minneapolis building opens annual community restoring worker protections against pay l 2014 Board President 1988-1990 money for YWCA Swim for Change programs. TM 2017 at 1130 Nicollet Mall. It is home to the forum on race discrimination. The act allows individuals who The Power to Soar comprehensive campaign The youth and adult relay teams were the first #MeToo spread virally in October 2017 as a organization’s administrative offices along with relations, It’s Time face pay discrimination to seek rectification chaired by Susan Denk, Rebecca Driscoll and Meeting of Native American Women of the Lauren P. Weck, from Minnesota to swim from England to France. hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate providing health and fitness facilities and the TM under federal anti-discrimination laws. Lana Slavitt successfully completed raising over YWCA Minneapolis presents the inaugural YWCA held in Minneapolis, MN. To Talk: Forums on Race . the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and first Children’s Center. Executive Director $22.5 million for key building infrastructure work Woman of Power award to Kim Nelson for her 1988-1992 l harassment, especially in the workplace. 2008 l 2010 and renovations, expansion of programs for girls distinguished and influential leadership. l 2003 Barbara Thell, Executive Director 1976-1985 1999 YWCA USA celebrates its sesquicentennial – YWCA Children’s Center at Downtown is recognized and youth, growth of racial justice consulting l Iraq War 1989 Adrienne Tietz >> 150 years of working to eliminate racism and as an Engaging2010 Diverse Families exemplary business and significant planned gifts to keep the YWCA Minneapolis Phillips Children’s Center Board President 1999-2000 empower women. l 1978 l 2005 program by the National Association for the mission and vision vital and strong into the future. YWCA sells Camp Mekahga. opens as the second child care center to meet Education of Young Children — the world’s largest the needs of families in the community. l 2000 Kimberly Nelson >> YWCA Phillips Children’s Center closes, children Board President 2005-2007 organization working on behalf of young children. l 2015 Emma Hixson and staff successfully transitioned into other three 1978 Our Early Childhood Education program is one of Irene Quarshie>> l 1990 Board President 2000-2001 Centers. Pregnancy1980 Discrimination Act bans employment Becky Roloff, only 10 programs nationwide to receive this honor. Board President 2015 – 2017 (Not Pictured) discrimination against pregnant women. Jacqueline Hill >> President & Chief Executive Board President 1990-1992 Officer 2005-2016 l 2011 YWCA Children’s Center Lyman Lodge ends its camp program and at Saint Paul College l 1979 Lyman Lodge is sold. Pamela Stegora Axberg >> becomes a year-round program and retreat center. Lois B. Bishop >> l 2006 Board President 2011 – 2013 discontinued operations due to decisions by the Women’s Resource Center (later renamed Board President 1979-1981 1990 college. Children and staff Chrysalis) opens. Minnesota Supreme successfully transitioned 1981 Court becomes the first into the Hubbs Center and other YWCA centers. 1973 First medical reports state supreme court in the nation to have a female describe Acquired Roe v. Wade decision held that a woman, with majority seated as justices. her doctor, could choose abortion in earlier Immunodeficiency months of pregnancy without restriction, and Syndrome (AIDS). 1991 with restrictions in later months without state Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first woman Persian Gulf War interference based on the right to privacy. appointed to the United States Supreme Court. l 1992 1990 YWCA Minneapolis is honored with the YWCA Midtown and urban sports center opens 2011 Nonprofit Excellence Award from MAP l 1974 Kathleen Farley >> upon the successful completion of the $21.4 l 1982 for Nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on YWCA leases the Fourth floor of the Marquette Board President 1992-1994 million capital campaign chaired by Sue Bennett, Jean Wigley >> Nonprofits. YWCA was recognized for its building as temporary quarters during the Board President 1982-1983 Peggy Burnet and Kathy Farley. It is the largest YWCA Children’s Center at Abbott Northwestern effective leadership, quality governance, demolition and rebuilding of its facilities at Nancy Hite, YWCA health and fitness center in the country and Hospital opens. This center includes multi-cultural successful strategic initiatives and smart 1130 Nicollet Mall. Chief Executive Officer includes YWCA’s third child care center. 1992-2005 English language-based care, as well as Spanish management. This is one of the highest Peggy Schwarz >> and Somali language-based care. awards a Minnesota nonprofit can achieve. l 2016 l 2001 First YWCA Women’s Triathlon celebrating the Board President 1974-1975 1993 YWCA Minneapolis marks 125 years of being at Rita Wilczek (Hartos) >> strength in all women was held. Five hundred Minnesota teacher Ann Bancroft becomes the first l 2007 l 2013 the forefront of social justice change focused on Board President 2001-2003 women and girls ages 14-71 swam 500 yards, Julie Owen >> racial justice and empowering women. l 1983 woman to reach both the Earth’s poles by land. Susan Denk >> Board President 2007 – 2009 biked 15 miles and ran a 5K. Nearly half were Board President 2013 – 2015 << Roxanne Givens Copeland 2001 first-time triathletes. l 1994 Board President 1983-1985 On September 11, two The Early Childhood Linda Denson >> hijacked jetliners flew into l 2009 Education department Board President 1994-1996 l 1986 the World Trade Center in Velma Korbel >> added more centers to Doris Pagelkopf >> New York resulting in its Board President 2009 – 2011 l 1975 1994 annually serve 850+ Board President 1986-1988 collapse. A third severely damaged the Pentagon children and families in << Bernadette J. Klein Violence Against and a fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Board President 1975-1979 Women Act tightens Minneapolis and St. Paul. YWCA Downtown renovation completed with Girls Inc. at YWCA Minneapolis is a new affiliate new entrance signage and renovation of early federal penalties for sex Afghanistan War offenders, funds services member of Girls Incorporated, the oldest childhood classrooms, fitness locker rooms and for victims of rape and domestic violence and girl-centered organization in the United States. administration space. provides special training of police officers. 2000 1972 l 1976 l 1987 l 1996 l 2002 2009 YWCA honored with Luz María Frías, President & Chief Executive l 2018 Shirley Chisholm becomes the first major party Elizabeth Trumble >> YWCA board of directors establishes the Racial On January 20, a 2013 Association Officer 2016-present YWCA Minneapolis holds community African-American presidential candidate. Board President 1996-1998 Justice Department to actively work in the Barack Obama Excellence Award for conversations commemorating the th community on eliminating racism through public became the first Mission Impact in the 2016 50 anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s l 1997 Equal Rights Amendment is passed by the forums, community dialogues and unlearning president of color Field of Advocacy at llhan Omar is elected to the Minnesota assassination. Senate and submitted to the states for racism workshops. of the United States the national YWCA’s House of Representatives, making her the first ratification, but defeated in 1982. of America. Women of Distinction Award Gala for our hard Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to l 2003 office in the United States. Title IX of the Education Amendments bans work to improve early childhood education for all << Alice Kim sex discrimination in schools. As a result, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Minnesota children. Board President 2003-2005 Crimes Prevention Act signed into law giving the l 2017 enrollment of women in athletic programs and YWCA hosts first Justice Department the power to investigate and 2013 Val Moeller >> professional schools increases dramatically. signature fundraising event, prosecute bias-motivated violence based on a Three African-American organizers—Alicia Garza, Board President 2017 – present Circle of Women. person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi—created the l 1973 YWCA Infant Center YWCA Uptown opens at 2808 Hennepin Avenue national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender #BlackLivesMatter movement in response to the Ruth Hawkins Center (at North Commons Park) l 1998 at General Mills after being converted from the West High School Gym. identity or disability. murder of an unarmed African-American teen, opens in North Minneapolis through a gift of << Elizabeth Olson Cipriano 15 YWCA Channel Challenge swimmers crossed discontinued $100,000 from the estate of Ms. Ruth Hawkins Trayvon Martin, and the acquittal of his killer. l 1988 Board President 1998-1999 the English Channel to raise awareness of racial operations. who grew up on the north side. She was a YWCA holds the first Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law Diana Doshan Lewis >> disparities in swimming in Minnesota and raise devoted YWCA supporter. New YWCA Minneapolis building opens annual community restoring worker protections against pay l 2014 Board President 1988-1990 money for YWCA Swim for Change programs. TM 2017 at 1130 Nicollet Mall. It is home to the forum on race discrimination. The act allows individuals who The Power to Soar comprehensive campaign The youth and adult relay teams were the first #MeToo spread virally in October 2017 as a organization’s administrative offices along with relations, It’s Time face pay discrimination to seek rectification chaired by Susan Denk, Rebecca Driscoll and Meeting of Native American Women of the Lauren P. Weck, from Minnesota to swim from England to France. hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate providing health and fitness facilities and the TM under federal anti-discrimination laws. Lana Slavitt successfully completed raising over YWCA Minneapolis presents the inaugural YWCA held in Minneapolis, MN. To Talk: Forums on Race . the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and first Children’s Center. Executive Director $22.5 million for key building infrastructure work Woman of Power award to Kim Nelson for her 1988-1992 l harassment, especially in the workplace. 2008 l 2010 and renovations, expansion of programs for girls distinguished and influential leadership. l 2003 Barbara Thell, Executive Director 1976-1985 1999 YWCA USA celebrates its sesquicentennial – YWCA Children’s Center at Downtown is recognized and youth, growth of racial justice consulting l Iraq War 1989 Adrienne Tietz >> 150 years of working to eliminate racism and as an Engaging2010 Diverse Families exemplary business and significant planned gifts to keep the YWCA Minneapolis Phillips Children’s Center Board President 1999-2000 empower women. l 1978 l 2005 program by the National Association for the mission and vision vital and strong into the future. YWCA sells Camp Mekahga. opens as the second child care center to meet Education of Young Children — the world’s largest the needs of families in the community. l 2000 Kimberly Nelson >> YWCA Phillips Children’s Center closes, children Board President 2005-2007 organization working on behalf of young children. l 2015 Emma Hixson and staff successfully transitioned into other three 1978 Our Early Childhood Education program is one of Irene Quarshie>> l 1990 Board President 2000-2001 Centers. Pregnancy1980 Discrimination Act bans employment Becky Roloff, only 10 programs nationwide to receive this honor. Board President 2015 – 2017 (Not Pictured) discrimination against pregnant women. Jacqueline Hill >> President & Chief Executive Board President 1990-1992 Officer 2005-2016 l 2011 YWCA Children’s Center Lyman Lodge ends its camp program and at Saint Paul College l 1979 Lyman Lodge is sold. Pamela Stegora Axberg >> becomes a year-round program and retreat center. Lois B. Bishop >> l 2006 Board President 2011 – 2013 discontinued operations due to decisions by the Women’s Resource Center (later renamed Board President 1979-1981 1990 college. Children and staff Chrysalis) opens. Minnesota Supreme successfully transitioned 1981 Court becomes the first into the Hubbs Center and other YWCA centers. 1973 First medical reports state supreme court in the nation to have a female describe Acquired Roe v. Wade decision held that a woman, with majority seated as justices. her doctor, could choose abortion in earlier Immunodeficiency months of pregnancy without restriction, and Syndrome (AIDS). 1991 with restrictions in later months without state Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first woman Persian Gulf War interference based on the right to privacy. appointed to the United States Supreme Court. l 1992 1990 YWCA Minneapolis is honored with the YWCA Midtown and urban sports center opens 2011 Nonprofit Excellence Award from MAP l 1974 Kathleen Farley >> upon the successful completion of the $21.4 l 1982 for Nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on YWCA leases the Fourth floor of the Marquette Board President 1992-1994 million capital campaign chaired by Sue Bennett, Jean Wigley >> Nonprofits. YWCA was recognized for its building as temporary quarters during the Board President 1982-1983 Peggy Burnet and Kathy Farley. It is the largest YWCA Children’s Center at Abbott Northwestern effective leadership, quality governance, demolition and rebuilding of its facilities at Nancy Hite, YWCA health and fitness center in the country and Hospital opens. This center includes multi-cultural successful strategic initiatives and smart 1130 Nicollet Mall. Chief Executive Officer includes YWCA’s third child care center. 1992-2005 English language-based care, as well as Spanish management. This is one of the highest Peggy Schwarz >> and Somali language-based care. awards a Minnesota nonprofit can achieve. l 2016 l 2001 First YWCA Women’s Triathlon celebrating the Board President 1974-1975 1993 YWCA Minneapolis marks 125 years of being at Rita Wilczek (Hartos) >> strength in all women was held. Five hundred Minnesota teacher Ann Bancroft becomes the first l 2007 l 2013 the forefront of social justice change focused on Board President 2001-2003 women and girls ages 14-71 swam 500 yards, Julie Owen >> racial justice and empowering women. l 1983 woman to reach both the Earth’s poles by land. Susan Denk >> Board President 2007 – 2009 biked 15 miles and ran a 5K. Nearly half were Board President 2013 – 2015 << Roxanne Givens Copeland 2001 first-time triathletes. l 1994 Board President 1983-1985 On September 11, two The Early Childhood Linda Denson >> hijacked jetliners flew into l 2009 Education department Board President 1994-1996 l 1986 the World Trade Center in Velma Korbel >> added more centers to Doris Pagelkopf >> New York resulting in its Board President 2009 – 2011 l 1975 1994 annually serve 850+ Board President 1986-1988 collapse. A third severely damaged the Pentagon children and families in << Bernadette J. Klein Violence Against and a fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Board President 1975-1979 Women Act tightens Minneapolis and St. Paul. YWCA Downtown renovation completed with Girls Inc. at YWCA Minneapolis is a new affiliate new entrance signage and renovation of early federal penalties for sex Afghanistan War offenders, funds services member of Girls Incorporated, the oldest childhood classrooms, fitness locker rooms and for victims of rape and domestic violence and girl-centered organization in the United States. administration space. provides special training of police officers. 2000 1972 l 1976 l 1987 l 1996 l 2002 2009 YWCA honored with Luz María Frías, President & Chief Executive l 2018 Shirley Chisholm becomes the first major party Elizabeth Trumble >> YWCA board of directors establishes the Racial On January 20, a 2013 Association Officer 2016-present YWCA Minneapolis holds community African-American presidential candidate. Board President 1996-1998 Justice Department to actively work in the Barack Obama Excellence Award for conversations commemorating the th community on eliminating racism through public became the first Mission Impact in the 2016 50 anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s l 1997 Equal Rights Amendment is passed by the forums, community dialogues and unlearning president of color Field of Advocacy at llhan Omar is elected to the Minnesota assassination. Senate and submitted to the states for racism workshops. of the United States the national YWCA’s House of Representatives, making her the first ratification, but defeated in 1982. of America. Women of Distinction Award Gala for our hard Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to l 2003 office in the United States. Title IX of the Education Amendments bans work to improve early childhood education for all << Alice Kim sex discrimination in schools. As a result, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Minnesota children. Board President 2003-2005 Crimes Prevention Act signed into law giving the l 2017 enrollment of women in athletic programs and YWCA hosts first Justice Department the power to investigate and 2013 Val Moeller >> professional schools increases dramatically. signature fundraising event, prosecute bias-motivated violence based on a Three African-American organizers—Alicia Garza, Board President 2017 – present Circle of Women. person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi—created the l 1973 YWCA Infant Center YWCA Uptown opens at 2808 Hennepin Avenue national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender #BlackLivesMatter movement in response to the Ruth Hawkins Center (at North Commons Park) l 1998 at General Mills after being converted from the West High School Gym. identity or disability. murder of an unarmed African-American teen, opens in North Minneapolis through a gift of << Elizabeth Olson Cipriano 15 YWCA Channel Challenge swimmers crossed discontinued $100,000 from the estate of Ms. Ruth Hawkins Trayvon Martin, and the acquittal of his killer. l 1988 Board President 1998-1999 the English Channel to raise awareness of racial operations. who grew up on the north side. She was a YWCA holds the first Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law Diana Doshan Lewis >> disparities in swimming in Minnesota and raise devoted YWCA supporter. New YWCA Minneapolis building opens annual community restoring worker protections against pay l 2014 Board President 1988-1990 money for YWCA Swim for Change programs. TM 2017 at 1130 Nicollet Mall. It is home to the forum on race discrimination. The act allows individuals who The Power to Soar comprehensive campaign The youth and adult relay teams were the first #MeToo spread virally in October 2017 as a organization’s administrative offices along with relations, It’s Time face pay discrimination to seek rectification chaired by Susan Denk, Rebecca Driscoll and Meeting of Native American Women of the Lauren P. Weck, from Minnesota to swim from England to France. hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate providing health and fitness facilities and the TM under federal anti-discrimination laws. Lana Slavitt successfully completed raising over YWCA Minneapolis presents the inaugural YWCA held in Minneapolis, MN. To Talk: Forums on Race . the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and first Children’s Center. Executive Director $22.5 million for key building infrastructure work Woman of Power award to Kim Nelson for her 1988-1992 l harassment, especially in the workplace. 2008 l 2010 and renovations, expansion of programs for girls distinguished and influential leadership. l 2003 Barbara Thell, Executive Director 1976-1985 1999 YWCA USA celebrates its sesquicentennial – YWCA Children’s Center at Downtown is recognized and youth, growth of racial justice consulting l Iraq War 1989 Adrienne Tietz >> 150 years of working to eliminate racism and as an Engaging2010 Diverse Families exemplary business and significant planned gifts to keep the YWCA Minneapolis Phillips Children’s Center Board President 1999-2000 empower women. l 1978 l 2005 program by the National Association for the mission and vision vital and strong into the future. YWCA sells Camp Mekahga. opens as the second child care center to meet Education of Young Children — the world’s largest the needs of families in the community. l 2000 Kimberly Nelson >> YWCA Phillips Children’s Center closes, children Board President 2005-2007 organization working on behalf of young children. l 2015 Emma Hixson and staff successfully transitioned into other three 1978 Our Early Childhood Education program is one of Irene Quarshie>> l 1990 Board President 2000-2001 Centers. Pregnancy1980 Discrimination Act bans employment Becky Roloff, only 10 programs nationwide to receive this honor. Board President 2015 – 2017 (Not Pictured) discrimination against pregnant women. Jacqueline Hill >> President & Chief Executive Board President 1990-1992 Officer 2005-2016 l 2011 YWCA Children’s Center Lyman Lodge ends its camp program and at Saint Paul College l 1979 Lyman Lodge is sold. Pamela Stegora Axberg >> becomes a year-round program and retreat center. Lois B. Bishop >> l 2006 Board President 2011 – 2013 discontinued operations due to decisions by the Women’s Resource Center (later renamed Board President 1979-1981 1990 college. Children and staff Chrysalis) opens. Minnesota Supreme successfully transitioned 1981 Court becomes the first into the Hubbs Center and other YWCA centers. 1973 First medical reports state supreme court in the nation to have a female describe Acquired Roe v. Wade decision held that a woman, with majority seated as justices. her doctor, could choose abortion in earlier Immunodeficiency months of pregnancy without restriction, and Syndrome (AIDS). 1991 with restrictions in later months without state Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first woman Persian Gulf War interference based on the right to privacy. appointed to the United States Supreme Court. l 1992 1990 YWCA Minneapolis is honored with the YWCA Midtown and urban sports center opens 2011 Nonprofit Excellence Award from MAP l 1974 Kathleen Farley >> upon the successful completion of the $21.4 l 1982 for Nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on YWCA leases the Fourth floor of the Marquette Board President 1992-1994 million capital campaign chaired by Sue Bennett, Jean Wigley >> Nonprofits. YWCA was recognized for its building as temporary quarters during the Board President 1982-1983 Peggy Burnet and Kathy Farley. It is the largest YWCA Children’s Center at Abbott Northwestern effective leadership, quality governance, demolition and rebuilding of its facilities at Nancy Hite, YWCA health and fitness center in the country and Hospital opens. This center includes multi-cultural successful strategic initiatives and smart 1130 Nicollet Mall. Chief Executive Officer includes YWCA’s third child care center. 1992-2005 English language-based care, as well as Spanish management. This is one of the highest Peggy Schwarz >> and Somali language-based care. awards a Minnesota nonprofit can achieve. l 2016 l 2001 First YWCA Women’s Triathlon celebrating the Board President 1974-1975 1993 YWCA Minneapolis marks 125 years of being at Rita Wilczek (Hartos) >> strength in all women was held. Five hundred Minnesota teacher Ann Bancroft becomes the first l 2007 l 2013 the forefront of social justice change focused on Board President 2001-2003 women and girls ages 14-71 swam 500 yards, Julie Owen >> racial justice and empowering women. l 1983 woman to reach both the Earth’s poles by land. Susan Denk >> Board President 2007 – 2009 biked 15 miles and ran a 5K. Nearly half were Board President 2013 – 2015 << Roxanne Givens Copeland 2001 first-time triathletes. l 1994 Board President 1983-1985 On September 11, two The Early Childhood Linda Denson >> hijacked jetliners flew into l 2009 Education department Board President 1994-1996 l 1986 the World Trade Center in Velma Korbel >> added more centers to Doris Pagelkopf >> New York resulting in its Board President 2009 – 2011 l 1975 1994 annually serve 850+ Board President 1986-1988 collapse. A third severely damaged the Pentagon children and families in << Bernadette J. Klein Violence Against and a fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Board President 1975-1979 Women Act tightens Minneapolis and St. Paul. YWCA Downtown renovation completed with Girls Inc. at YWCA Minneapolis is a new affiliate new entrance signage and renovation of early federal penalties for sex Afghanistan War offenders, funds services member of Girls Incorporated, the oldest childhood classrooms, fitness locker rooms and for victims of rape and domestic violence and girl-centered organization in the United States. administration space. provides special training of police officers. 2000 1972 l 1976 l 1987 l 1996 l 2002 2009 YWCA honored with Luz María Frías, President & Chief Executive l 2018 Shirley Chisholm becomes the first major party Elizabeth Trumble >> YWCA board of directors establishes the Racial On January 20, a 2013 Association Officer 2016-present YWCA Minneapolis holds community African-American presidential candidate. Board President 1996-1998 Justice Department to actively work in the Barack Obama Excellence Award for conversations commemorating the th community on eliminating racism through public became the first Mission Impact in the 2016 50 anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s l 1997 Equal Rights Amendment is passed by the forums, community dialogues and unlearning president of color Field of Advocacy at llhan Omar is elected to the Minnesota assassination. Senate and submitted to the states for racism workshops. of the United States the national YWCA’s House of Representatives, making her the first ratification, but defeated in 1982. of America. Women of Distinction Award Gala for our hard Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to l 2003 office in the United States. Title IX of the Education Amendments bans work to improve early childhood education for all << Alice Kim sex discrimination in schools. As a result, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Minnesota children. Board President 2003-2005 Crimes Prevention Act signed into law giving the l 2017 enrollment of women in athletic programs and YWCA hosts first Justice Department the power to investigate and 2013 Val Moeller >> professional schools increases dramatically. signature fundraising event, prosecute bias-motivated violence based on a Three African-American organizers—Alicia Garza, Board President 2017 – present Circle of Women. person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi—created the l 1973 YWCA Infant Center YWCA Uptown opens at 2808 Hennepin Avenue national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender #BlackLivesMatter movement in response to the Ruth Hawkins Center (at North Commons Park) l 1998 at General Mills after being converted from the West High School Gym. identity or disability. murder of an unarmed African-American teen, opens in North Minneapolis through a gift of << Elizabeth Olson Cipriano 15 YWCA Channel Challenge swimmers crossed discontinued $100,000 from the estate of Ms. Ruth Hawkins Trayvon Martin, and the acquittal of his killer. l 1988 Board President 1998-1999 the English Channel to raise awareness of racial operations. who grew up on the north side. She was a YWCA holds the first Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law Diana Doshan Lewis >> disparities in swimming in Minnesota and raise devoted YWCA supporter. New YWCA Minneapolis building opens annual community restoring worker protections against pay l 2014 Board President 1988-1990 money for YWCA Swim for Change programs. TM 2017 at 1130 Nicollet Mall. It is home to the forum on race discrimination. The act allows individuals who The Power to Soar comprehensive campaign The youth and adult relay teams were the first #MeToo spread virally in October 2017 as a organization’s administrative offices along with relations, It’s Time face pay discrimination to seek rectification chaired by Susan Denk, Rebecca Driscoll and Meeting of Native American Women of the Lauren P. Weck, from Minnesota to swim from England to France. hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate providing health and fitness facilities and the TM under federal anti-discrimination laws. Lana Slavitt successfully completed raising over YWCA Minneapolis presents the inaugural YWCA held in Minneapolis, MN. To Talk: Forums on Race . the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and first Children’s Center. Executive Director $22.5 million for key building infrastructure work Woman of Power award to Kim Nelson for her 1988-1992 l harassment, especially in the workplace. 2008 l 2010 and renovations, expansion of programs for girls distinguished and influential leadership. l 2003 Barbara Thell, Executive Director 1976-1985 1999 YWCA USA celebrates its sesquicentennial – YWCA Children’s Center at Downtown is recognized and youth, growth of racial justice consulting l Iraq War 1989 Adrienne Tietz >> 150 years of working to eliminate racism and as an Engaging2010 Diverse Families exemplary business and significant planned gifts to keep the YWCA Minneapolis Phillips Children’s Center Board President 1999-2000 empower women. l 1978 l 2005 program by the National Association for the mission and vision vital and strong into the future. YWCA sells Camp Mekahga. opens as the second child care center to meet Education of Young Children — the world’s largest the needs of families in the community. l 2000 Kimberly Nelson >> YWCA Phillips Children’s Center closes, children Board President 2005-2007 organization working on behalf of young children. l 2015 Emma Hixson and staff successfully transitioned into other three 1978 Our Early Childhood Education program is one of Irene Quarshie>> l 1990 Board President 2000-2001 Centers. Pregnancy1980 Discrimination Act bans employment Becky Roloff, only 10 programs nationwide to receive this honor. Board President 2015 – 2017 (Not Pictured) discrimination against pregnant women. Jacqueline Hill >> President & Chief Executive Board President 1990-1992 Officer 2005-2016 l 2011 YWCA Children’s Center Lyman Lodge ends its camp program and at Saint Paul College l 1979 Lyman Lodge is sold. Pamela Stegora Axberg >> becomes a year-round program and retreat center. Lois B. Bishop >> l 2006 Board President 2011 – 2013 discontinued operations due to decisions by the Women’s Resource Center (later renamed Board President 1979-1981 1990 college. Children and staff Chrysalis) opens. Minnesota Supreme successfully transitioned 1981 Court becomes the first into the Hubbs Center and other YWCA centers. 1973 First medical reports state supreme court in the nation to have a female describe Acquired Roe v. Wade decision held that a woman, with majority seated as justices. her doctor, could choose abortion in earlier Immunodeficiency months of pregnancy without restriction, and Syndrome (AIDS). 1991 with restrictions in later months without state Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first woman Persian Gulf War interference based on the right to privacy. appointed to the United States Supreme Court. l 1992 1990 YWCA Minneapolis is honored with the YWCA Midtown and urban sports center opens 2011 Nonprofit Excellence Award from MAP l 1974 Kathleen Farley >> upon the successful completion of the $21.4 l 1982 for Nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on YWCA leases the Fourth floor of the Marquette Board President 1992-1994 million capital campaign chaired by Sue Bennett, Jean Wigley >> Nonprofits. YWCA was recognized for its building as temporary quarters during the Board President 1982-1983 Peggy Burnet and Kathy Farley. It is the largest YWCA Children’s Center at Abbott Northwestern effective leadership, quality governance, demolition and rebuilding of its facilities at Nancy Hite, YWCA health and fitness center in the country and Hospital opens. This center includes multi-cultural successful strategic initiatives and smart 1130 Nicollet Mall. Chief Executive Officer includes YWCA’s third child care center. 1992-2005 English language-based care, as well as Spanish management. This is one of the highest Peggy Schwarz >> and Somali language-based care. awards a Minnesota nonprofit can achieve. l 2016 l 2001 First YWCA Women’s Triathlon celebrating the Board President 1974-1975 1993 YWCA Minneapolis marks 125 years of being at Rita Wilczek (Hartos) >> strength in all women was held. Five hundred Minnesota teacher Ann Bancroft becomes the first l 2007 l 2013 the forefront of social justice change focused on Board President 2001-2003 women and girls ages 14-71 swam 500 yards, Julie Owen >> racial justice and empowering women. l 1983 woman to reach both the Earth’s poles by land. Susan Denk >> Board President 2007 – 2009 biked 15 miles and ran a 5K. Nearly half were Board President 2013 – 2015 << Roxanne Givens Copeland 2001 first-time triathletes. l 1994 Board President 1983-1985 On September 11, two The Early Childhood Linda Denson >> hijacked jetliners flew into l 2009 Education department Board President 1994-1996 l 1986 the World Trade Center in Velma Korbel >> added more centers to Doris Pagelkopf >> New York resulting in its Board President 2009 – 2011 l 1975 1994 annually serve 850+ Board President 1986-1988 collapse. A third severely damaged the Pentagon children and families in << Bernadette J. Klein Violence Against and a fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Board President 1975-1979 Women Act tightens Minneapolis and St. Paul. YWCA Downtown renovation completed with Girls Inc. at YWCA Minneapolis is a new affiliate new entrance signage and renovation of early federal penalties for sex Afghanistan War offenders, funds services member of Girls Incorporated, the oldest childhood classrooms, fitness locker rooms and for victims of rape and domestic violence and girl-centered organization in the United States. administration space. provides special training of police officers. 2000 1972 l 1976 l 1987 l 1996 l 2002 2009 YWCA honored with Luz María Frías, President & Chief Executive l 2018 Shirley Chisholm becomes the first major party Elizabeth Trumble >> YWCA board of directors establishes the Racial On January 20, a 2013 Association Officer 2016-present YWCA Minneapolis holds community African-American presidential candidate. Board President 1996-1998 Justice Department to actively work in the Barack Obama Excellence Award for conversations commemorating the th community on eliminating racism through public became the first Mission Impact in the 2016 50 anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s l 1997 Equal Rights Amendment is passed by the forums, community dialogues and unlearning president of color Field of Advocacy at llhan Omar is elected to the Minnesota assassination. Senate and submitted to the states for racism workshops. of the United States the national YWCA’s House of Representatives, making her the first ratification, but defeated in 1982. of America. Women of Distinction Award Gala for our hard Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to l 2003 office in the United States. Title IX of the Education Amendments bans work to improve early childhood education for all << Alice Kim sex discrimination in schools. As a result, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Minnesota children. Board President 2003-2005 Crimes Prevention Act signed into law giving the l 2017 enrollment of women in athletic programs and YWCA hosts first Justice Department the power to investigate and 2013 Val Moeller >> professional schools increases dramatically. signature fundraising event, prosecute bias-motivated violence based on a Three African-American organizers—Alicia Garza, Board President 2017 – present Circle of Women. person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi—created the l 1973 YWCA Infant Center YWCA Uptown opens at 2808 Hennepin Avenue national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender #BlackLivesMatter movement in response to the Ruth Hawkins Center (at North Commons Park) l 1998 at General Mills after being converted from the West High School Gym. identity or disability. murder of an unarmed African-American teen, opens in North Minneapolis through a gift of << Elizabeth Olson Cipriano 15 YWCA Channel Challenge swimmers crossed discontinued $100,000 from the estate of Ms. Ruth Hawkins Trayvon Martin, and the acquittal of his killer. l 1988 Board President 1998-1999 the English Channel to raise awareness of racial operations. who grew up on the north side. She was a YWCA holds the first Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law Diana Doshan Lewis >> disparities in swimming in Minnesota and raise devoted YWCA supporter. New YWCA Minneapolis building opens annual community restoring worker protections against pay l 2014 Board President 1988-1990 money for YWCA Swim for Change programs. TM 2017 at 1130 Nicollet Mall. It is home to the forum on race discrimination. The act allows individuals who The Power to Soar comprehensive campaign The youth and adult relay teams were the first #MeToo spread virally in October 2017 as a organization’s administrative offices along with relations, It’s Time face pay discrimination to seek rectification chaired by Susan Denk, Rebecca Driscoll and Meeting of Native American Women of the Lauren P. Weck, from Minnesota to swim from England to France. hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate providing health and fitness facilities and the TM under federal anti-discrimination laws. Lana Slavitt successfully completed raising over YWCA Minneapolis presents the inaugural YWCA held in Minneapolis, MN. To Talk: Forums on Race . the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and first Children’s Center. Executive Director $22.5 million for key building infrastructure work Woman of Power award to Kim Nelson for her 1988-1992 l harassment, especially in the workplace. 2008 l 2010 and renovations, expansion of programs for girls distinguished and influential leadership. l 2003 Barbara Thell, Executive Director 1976-1985 1999 YWCA USA celebrates its sesquicentennial – YWCA Children’s Center at Downtown is recognized and youth, growth of racial justice consulting l Iraq War 1989 Adrienne Tietz >> 150 years of working to eliminate racism and as an Engaging2010 Diverse Families exemplary business and significant planned gifts to keep the YWCA Minneapolis Phillips Children’s Center Board President 1999-2000 empower women. l 1978 l 2005 program by the National Association for the mission and vision vital and strong into the future. YWCA sells Camp Mekahga. opens as the second child care center to meet Education of Young Children — the world’s largest the needs of families in the community. l 2000 Kimberly Nelson >> YWCA Phillips Children’s Center closes, children Board President 2005-2007 organization working on behalf of young children. l 2015 Emma Hixson and staff successfully transitioned into other three 1978 Our Early Childhood Education program is one of Irene Quarshie>> l 1990 Board President 2000-2001 Centers. Pregnancy1980 Discrimination Act bans employment Becky Roloff, only 10 programs nationwide to receive this honor. Board President 2015 – 2017 (Not Pictured) discrimination against pregnant women. Jacqueline Hill >> President & Chief Executive Board President 1990-1992 Officer 2005-2016 l 2011 YWCA Children’s Center Lyman Lodge ends its camp program and at Saint Paul College l 1979 Lyman Lodge is sold. Pamela Stegora Axberg >> becomes a year-round program and retreat center. Lois B. Bishop >> l 2006 Board President 2011 – 2013 discontinued operations due to decisions by the Women’s Resource Center (later renamed Board President 1979-1981 1990 college. Children and staff Chrysalis) opens. Minnesota Supreme successfully transitioned 1981 Court becomes the first into the Hubbs Center and other YWCA centers. 1973 First medical reports state supreme court in the nation to have a female describe Acquired Roe v. Wade decision held that a woman, with majority seated as justices. her doctor, could choose abortion in earlier Immunodeficiency months of pregnancy without restriction, and Syndrome (AIDS). 1991 with restrictions in later months without state Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first woman Persian Gulf War interference based on the right to privacy. appointed to the United States Supreme Court. l 1992 1990 YWCA Minneapolis is honored with the YWCA Midtown and urban sports center opens 2011 Nonprofit Excellence Award from MAP l 1974 Kathleen Farley >> upon the successful completion of the $21.4 l 1982 for Nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on YWCA leases the Fourth floor of the Marquette Board President 1992-1994 million capital campaign chaired by Sue Bennett, Jean Wigley >> Nonprofits. YWCA was recognized for its building as temporary quarters during the Board President 1982-1983 Peggy Burnet and Kathy Farley. It is the largest YWCA Children’s Center at Abbott Northwestern effective leadership, quality governance, demolition and rebuilding of its facilities at Nancy Hite, YWCA health and fitness center in the country and Hospital opens. This center includes multi-cultural successful strategic initiatives and smart 1130 Nicollet Mall. Chief Executive Officer includes YWCA’s third child care center. 1992-2005 English language-based care, as well as Spanish management. This is one of the highest Peggy Schwarz >> and Somali language-based care. awards a Minnesota nonprofit can achieve. l 2016 l 2001 First YWCA Women’s Triathlon celebrating the Board President 1974-1975 1993 YWCA Minneapolis marks 125 years of being at Rita Wilczek (Hartos) >> strength in all women was held. Five hundred Minnesota teacher Ann Bancroft becomes the first l 2007 l 2013 the forefront of social justice change focused on Board President 2001-2003 women and girls ages 14-71 swam 500 yards, Julie Owen >> racial justice and empowering women. l 1983 woman to reach both the Earth’s poles by land. Susan Denk >> Board President 2007 – 2009 biked 15 miles and ran a 5K. Nearly half were Board President 2013 – 2015 << Roxanne Givens Copeland 2001 first-time triathletes. l 1994 Board President 1983-1985 On September 11, two The Early Childhood Linda Denson >> hijacked jetliners flew into l 2009 Education department Board President 1994-1996 l 1986 the World Trade Center in Velma Korbel >> added more centers to Doris Pagelkopf >> New York resulting in its Board President 2009 – 2011 l 1975 1994 annually serve 850+ Board President 1986-1988 collapse. A third severely damaged the Pentagon children and families in << Bernadette J. Klein Violence Against and a fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Board President 1975-1979 Women Act tightens Minneapolis and St. Paul. YWCA Downtown renovation completed with Girls Inc. at YWCA Minneapolis is a new affiliate new entrance signage and renovation of early federal penalties for sex Afghanistan War offenders, funds services member of Girls Incorporated, the oldest childhood classrooms, fitness locker rooms and for victims of rape and domestic violence and girl-centered organization in the United States. administration space. provides special training of police officers. 2000