Dedicated to community service and the elevation of standards for women in business and their professions
About WPBW
Woodstock Professional and Business Women have been an active part of the Woodstock-area community since 1931. This dynamic group of women has been involved in numerous community projects, along with giving businesswomen in the community a forum for support and education. The group honored its first Woman of the Year recipient in 1975 and presents this award annually. In 1976, after several years of fundraising—spearheaded by the late Woodstock Mayor and WPBW member Frances Kuhn—the group provided the funds to build a replica of Woodstock’s original 1873 Springhouse, which stands today in the Woodstock Square. Additionally, each year, the WPBW awards Frances Kuhn Scholarships to women who reside in Woodstock School District 200 and are returning to school for a degree or to learn additional skills. As a supporter of the annual Christmas Clearing House, WPBW makes a substantial cash donation and volunteers to pack bags. Funds for all programs are raised through WPBW’s annual Woodstock Autumn Art Tour and the Woodstock Men’s Fashion Show.
2024 Autumn Art Tour
Join us at the 10th Annual Autumn Art Tour hosted by the Woodstock Professional & Business Women. This event raises scholarships funds for the Francis Kuhn Scholarship, which goes to local, D200 area women to further their eduction or career. These funds also benefit the annual $500 Angela Burden Award which goes to a community charitable organization. Click here for more
Frances Kuhn Scholarship
The Frances Kuhn Scholarship is awarded to women from the community, over the age of 22, who have expressed a desire to return to school in order to begin or further their careers in the business or professional fields.
To qualify:
1. You must be 22 years of age or older
2. You must live within the School District 200 boundaries in Woodstock
The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, or other expenses related to your ongoing education. Award monies provide up to $1500 to the recipient.
The woman receiving the scholarships will be guests at the May WPBW meeting to receive their scholarship funds. They will also be awarded honorary membership to WPBW for the current membership year. Past winners of the scholarship are welcome to help at the Autumn Art Tour and Poinsettia Sale Day to assist in providing this scholarship for other worthy students in future years.
Best of luck to all those who apply.
2023 Scholarship Award Winners:
From left to right: Annette Jablonski, Scholarship Chairwoman Sandra Pierce, Cynthia Pelayo, and Carmen Martin. Well deserved, ladies!
Mon, Sep 16Bull ValleySep 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBull Valley, 605 S Valley Hill Rd, Bull Valley, IL 60098, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 07Woodstock SquareSep 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWoodstock Square, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USASep 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWoodstock Square, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAThe 2024 WPBW Art Tour is free to attend (the ticket will simply help to remind you of the dates & times). All artists will be featured on and around the Woodstock Square. Raffle & sponsorships benefit the WPBW scholarships.
Mon, Aug 19Ortmann's Red Iron TavernAug 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOrtmann's Red Iron Tavern, 101 E Church St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAAug 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOrtmann's Red Iron Tavern, 101 E Church St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAJoin us on August 19th, 2024 at Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern for our first membership meeting of the new cycle. This meeting includes elections, we prefer members attend without guests for this meeting only.
Mon, May 20Oliver's Bar and Grill (upstairs)May 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOliver's Bar and Grill (upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Sun, Apr 28Oliver's Ballroom - Second LevelApr 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTOliver's Ballroom - Second Level, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAApr 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTOliver's Ballroom - Second Level, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USALets raise some funds for scholarship in a FUN new way! This men's fashion show is sure to put a smile on your face while featuring models and stores from the Woodstock area. Must be 21 and over to attend. Now accepting sponsorships. Gold Sponsor: Bull Valley Ford, bullvalleyford.com
Mon, Apr 15Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs)Apr 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Mon, Mar 18OliversMar 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOlivers, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Membership OfferMon, Feb 19Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs)Feb 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Mon, Jan 15WoodstockJan 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWoodstock, 2028 Red Barn Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAJan 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWoodstock, 2028 Red Barn Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAJoyce Lande, WPBW member and Culinary Instructor at MCC, will demonstrate her culinary skills by cooking dinner. Guests & Members, There is an option to buy tickets at the event. Click "Buy Tickets", slide down and choose "Pay Offline". This means they can pay at the meeting instead of online.
Mon, Dec 18Cherry Tree Inn B&BDec 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCherry Tree Inn B&B, 344 Fremont St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Mon, Nov 20Kishwaukee Brewing CompanyNov 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMKishwaukee Brewing Company, 1900 Dillard Ct, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Mon, Oct 16Woodstock Chamber of CommerceOct 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWoodstock Chamber of Commerce, 101 N Johnson St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAOct 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWoodstock Chamber of Commerce, 101 N Johnson St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAIf you've been thinking about joining a local, philanthropic organization run by and for women in Woodstock? Woodstock Professional and Business Women are hosting a membership drive on October 16th at 6pm at the Old Courthouse, within the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. Please RSVP by October 8th
Multiple DatesSun, Sep 10WoodstockSep 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMWoodstock, 101 N Johnson St Unit 1A, Woodstock, IL 60098, USASep 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMWoodstock, 101 N Johnson St Unit 1A, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAArtists and fine craftsmen in Woodstock and the surrounding countryside will be opening their studios to display and sell their work. The self-guided tour will showcase the exceptional art and fine crafts produced in the region.
Sun, Apr 30WoodstockApr 30, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMWoodstock, 214 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA