ABOUT US
For almost 50 years, the Cosmopolitan Women's Club has been at the forefront of civic responsibility helping local African-American middle school students, graduating high school seniors, and traditional & non-traditional current college students in their pursuit of academic excellence.
The members of the Cosmopolitan Women's Club are strongly committed to inspiring and motivating students to excel in their academic pursuits!
We also have a proud track record of helping students who are less fortunate by being an organization of encouragement and hope for them through our Spirit awards. Our organization conducts an annual scholarship ceremony (free to the public) which is attended by over 150 people including parents, school officials, and other civic organizations.
In the fall of 2024, we plan to offer another College Planning Workshop to help prepare high school students for college.
Board of Directors
Officers
Tunde Ayanfodun - Corning Community College
Dr. Robert Burke - Arnot Medical Center
Norris Kirby - Corning Incorporated
Giselle Sherman - Corning Incorporated
Johnny Terry - Corning Incorporated, retired
President - Arnette Brooks - Arnot Nursing School
Vice President - Dr. Geraldine Wolfe - Retired
Treasurer - Michele Johnson - Corning Incorporated
Secretary - Benita Eldridge - Elmira City School District
Officers
President - Arnette Brooks - Arnot Nursing School
Vice President - Dr. Geraldine Wolfe - Retired
Treasurer - Michele Johnson - YWCA Elmira
Secretary - Benita Eldridge - Elmira City School District
Members
Monica Bankston - Bumble
Arnette Brooks - Arnot School of Nursing
Benita Eldridge - Elmira City Schools
Michele Johnson - Corning Incorporated
Krystal Jubilee - Corning Community College
Ernestine Kyles - Retiree, Corning Museum of Glass
Lori Mitchell - Corning Incorporated
Dawn White - Corning Incorporated
Dr. Geraldine Wolfe - NY State School Administrator (Retiree)
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CWC has forged outstanding partnerships across the community.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Omicron Nu Omega Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated – Ithaca Alumnae Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated – Corning Elmira Alumni Chapter
Ernestine Kyles Book Scholarship – Roy & Ernestine Kyles
Nykole Parks & Mary Bennett Prettyman Family Healthcare Careers Scholarship
These organizations and individuals sponsor scholarships valued at $1,000 or more!
If you are interested in becoming a community partner or member, please email us at cosmopolitanwomensclub@gmail.com