The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Austin
2020-2021 SAWA Committees and Scheduled Committee Events
for current members
Member engagement and service is an important part of SAWA membership.
Below is a brief description of each committee.
Rathgeber Committee – Chair Michelle Mirshak
Committee members will serve in numerous ways to support clients who stay at the center. Tutoring, resume building, birthday recognition, and educational/ celebratory events are just a few examples of ways we serve.
For more information, contact Thresa Nasi at tnasi@grandecom.net
Spring Event Committee – Chair Sheri Terrell
Committee members will coordinate this annual fundraiser. Members are encouraged to invite non-members to support the fundraising aspect in addition to elevating the exposure of SAWA.
For more information, contact Thresa Nasi at tnasi@grandecom.net
Membership Committee – Chair Anne Monnig
Committee members will coordinate and manage members of SAWA as well as help plane and host the annual new member event and new member orientation. Members will also assist with guest check in and greeting at SA year-round events.
Public Relations Committee – Chair Elizabeth Doughtie
Committee members will assist with SAWA’s social media presence, website, and other communication tools.
Spiritual Life Committee – Chair Mary Durham
Committee members will facilitate Bible studies, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and prayers for clients in the facilities as well as employees and volunteers.
Christmas Committee – Chair Tamara Palmieri
Christmas is one of the most important times of the year for The Salvation Army. This committee ensures SAWA is connecting to the Angel Tree Program (filling gifts request for clothing and toys), Santa’s Secret Warehouse (sorting and checking Angel Tree gifts for resident children in Salvation Army facilities and the community), and Red Kettle Bell Ringing. In 2019, the Angel Tree Program provided gifts for more than 9,000 children in Travis and Williamson counties.
For more information, contact Thresa Nasi at tnasi@grandecom.net