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Legacy
Honoring 75 Years of Impact
1952–2027

As we celebrate the Guam Women's Club's 75th Anniversary, we are creating a digital archive of our history. This page will continue to grow throughout the anniversary year as we add photographs, videos, newspaper articles, timelines, and memories shared by our members and friends. We invite you to revisit this page as we preserve and celebrate our story together.

Our Story

Founded in 1952, the Guam Women's Club has served the people of Guam through decades of volunteerism, fellowship, leadership, and community service. Today, the club's primary focus is advancing education through scholarships, educational initiatives, and community partnerships.

Past Presidents

1950s

Years                               President

1951–1952                     Petie Trehitt

1952–1953                    Patricia Erhart

1953–1954                   Melba Shriver

1954–1955                   Betty Pilgram

1955–1956                   Agueda Johnston

1956–1957                    Betty Bush

1957–1958                    Lagrimas Untalan

1958–1959                   Madeleine Bordallo

1959–1960                  Phyllis Massey

1960s

Years                                President

1960–1961                 Emilie Johnston

1961–1962                 Mercedes Andersen

1962–1963                Cecilia Bamba

1963–1964                Violet Hale

1964–1965                Barbara Siguenza

1965–1966               Claire Bacon

1966–1967               Mary Reed

1967–1968               Margaret Poole

1968–1969              Elizabeth Bourland

1969–1970              Shirley Jones    

Years                  President

1970–1971         Evelyn Zeien

1971–1972          Victoria Harper

1972–1973         Alice Spero

1973–1974         Lagrimas Aflague

1974–1975        Margaret Poole

1975–1976        Karen Hart

1976–1977        Carrie Houlette

1977–1978        Prudence Denight

1978–1979       Elena Scraggs

1979–1980      Diane Connolly

1970s

1980s

Years                     President

1980–1981      Josephine Hahn

1981–1982       Jean Gaskins

1982–1983      Rose Marie Cruz

1983–1984      Gloria Hoffman

1984–1985      Pilar Burgess

1985–1986      Carol Ann Brown

1986–1987       Edwina Jose

1987–1988       Dori Richardson

1988–1989      Grace Low

1989–1990      Lina McDonald

1990s

Years                    President

1990–1991        Betsy Teehan

1991–1992         Grace Low

1992–1993        Chita Blaise

1993–1994        Bernie Quitugua

1994–1995       Judy Breeding

1995–1996       Chet Brocka Neri

1996–1997        Rena Borja Wang

1997–1998        Annie Delgado Duenas

1998–2001       Donna Kloppenburg

2010s

Years                        President

2010–2011          Michelle Bednarzyk

2011–2012           Haruko (Mae) Cotton

2012–2013          Carina Fejerang

2013–2015         Caroline H. Sablan

2015–2017         Odessa Palacios

2017–2018         Leo Jordanou

2018–2019        Caroline H. Sablan

2019–2020       Leo Jordanou

2000s

Years                         President

2001–2002         Rena Borja Salas

2002–2004        Nicole Woo

2004–2005       Celine San Nicolas

2005–2006       Kathy Kernaghan

2006–2007       Jilette Leon Guerrero

2007–2008       Carrin Allen & Monica Pido

2008–2009      Monica Limtiaco Pido

2009–2010       Carina Fejerang

2020s

Years                              President

2020–2021               Renee Veksler

2021–2022               Caroline H. Sablan

2022–2023              Divina Evaristo

2023-2024               Caroline H. Sablan

2024-2025               Joiz Salas

2025-2026               AnnMarie Pelobello

2026-2027               MayAnn Charfauros

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