Our Mission
The Women’s Auxiliary strives to maintain and financially support the beautification, safety, sustainability and sense of community within Prouts Neck.
Your dues and our fundraisers allow us to support other Prouts Neck organizations when their needs align with our mission and bylaws.
We support beautification and sustainability, like maintaining the Cliff Walk and other natural spaces.
We assist the clubs with equipment purchases and facility improvements to ensure your children’s safety.
We foster camaraderie when planning and hosting our events to strengthen the ties in our community.
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Annual dues
Biennial Art Show/Other Fundraisers
Trunk Shows
Other Community Events
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4th of July Parade - fun for the whole family
Safety and Sustainability Day – bike and fire extinguisher checks, recycling
Natural and facilities improvement for various organizations
Finance safety equipment
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Prouts Neck Bathing Association
Prouts Neck Country Club
Prouts Neck Yacht Club
Prouts Neck Improvement Association
Nonesuch Oar and Paddle Club
Charles E. Thomas Memorial Library
Prouts Neck Historical Society
St. James Episcopal Church
Prouts Neck Conservancy
How it all started
The first meeting of the Women's Auxiliary took place on August 5, 1902, when 19 women met at Miss Burditt's home "to discuss some means of preserving the beauty of Prouts." They decided to attack poison ivy, to hire a man at 50 cents an hour to remove the debris, and to call themselves "The Women's Auxiliary Association of Prouts Neck." The next meeting was held at Mrs. Charles Homer's residence, when all owners, tenants, and hotel owners were to be asked to join and to pay the annual dues of $1.00. The final meeting was held at Mrs. Alice Hall Putnam's house. It was agreed to hold meetings three times a year."
Things have changed over the years, but the mission stays the same.
