WAA-Chicago Committees

We are committed to the premise of giving something back to the community in which we live. Our efforts have been directed through participation in several community service projects over the years, including food packaging at the Chicago Food Depository, answering phones during WTTW-Channel 11's fundraising drives, sponsoring raffles to support the "Letters to Santa" campaign to purchase holiday gifts for children based on their requests, assisting with the "Habitat for Humanity" bulding projects, working in Chicago's "Clean Up" campaigns and painting rooms at the local YMCA. We are always looking for more ideas and ways to benefit our community and draw positive attention to the University of Wisconsin.

Contact Denny Schackter or Tom Weirath to get involved with the Community Service Committee.

The Events & Fundraising Committee identifies and implements exciting new programming for WAA-Chicago alumni. The Committee is also responsible for assistance with fundraising to support local programming efforts, including the WAA-Chicago Sponsorship program.

If you would like to get involved with the Committee, please contact the Committee Co-Chairs: Becky Eckhart and Anne Terry.

The Web Site & Communications Committee is responsible for maintaing the WAA-Chicago web site and sending out e-mails to WAA-Chicago members. The Committee works with the Events & Fundraising Committee to coordinate event publicity and develop creative ways to reach out to Chicagoland Badgers.

To get involved with the Web Site & Communications Committee, contact Christian Lebarton.

Are you a recent Badger grad who just moved to Chicago? Looking to meet other young alumni? The Young Alumni Committee is for you! We are dedicated to connecting young alumni through socials, sports, service, and other exciting, new programming. If you're interested in learning more about upcoming events or planning future events, we hope to hear from you.

Contact Daryl Austin to get involved on the Young Alumni Committee.