By Tim Priebe
May 2, 2023

Women driving change in Edmond

Learn about recent recognition and upcoming initiatives of the Edmond Women's Club, a nonprofit volunteer organization.
Aubry Gragg, board member of the Edmond Women’s Club. (Photo: Brent Fuchs)

Aubry Gragg, who has been a member of the Edmond Women’s Club for nine years and served on the board for the past five years, sits down for a one-on-one interview.

Q: Can you give us an overview of the Edmond Women’s Club and its mission?

A: The Edmond Women’s Club is a nonprofit volunteer organization in Edmond, Oklahoma. Our mission is to enrich and support the city of Edmond and its residents. We do this by fundraising to award grants to local nonprofits, awarding scholarships to high school seniors and adult women, volunteering at nonprofits in the community, and providing networking and leadership opportunities for our members.

Q: How many members does the Edmond Women’s Club have and what are some benefits of membership?

A: We currently have about 125 members, consisting of both active and non-active members. Benefits of membership include the opportunity to volunteer in the community, build leadership skills, network personally and professionally, and form friendships with like-minded women in the community.

Q: Can you tell us more about the Edmond Women’s Club’s recent recognition by the Edmond Chamber of Commerce?

A: We were recently awarded the nonprofit of the year by the Edmond Chamber of Commerce. Their executive director is also a former Edmond Women’s Club member.

Q: What upcoming events or initiatives does the Edmond Women’s Club have planned?

A: We’re closing out our 40th anniversary and getting ready for our end of year fundraising gala, which is the main source of funding for our grants program. We’re excited to continue growing our membership and helping the community, and we’re ready for another 40 years.

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About Tim Priebe

Tim is a public speaker, author, publisher of Edmond Business, and the owner of Backslash Creative. He helps businesses that are worried they don’t have the expertise or time required to invest in doing their own digital marketing. He helps them plan where and how much to invest and often helps execute the plan.

Tim started the Edmond Business online magazine in May 2020 to fill a need in the community when The Edmond Sun shut down and stopped publishing their monthly magazine, The Business Times.