About Us
In 1963 the Women's Division of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce became the sponsor of the of the Miss Oshkosh Pageant which was previously sponsored by the Oshkosh Junior Chamber of Commerce. Their first pageant was held in 1964 with a $100.00 Scholarship, which was given each year until 1971 when it was raised to $300.00 A few years later runner-ups were slowly added and at the present time Miss Oshkosh and 4 runner-ups are given cash scholarships. Since 1992 all participating contestants receive a cash scholarship.
In 1996 the Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce withdrew its affiliation from the Chamber of Commerce and became The Women's Division of Oshkosh Area, Inc.
From 1970 to the present 306 young women have received cash scholarships totaling over $155,000.00. In 2008 cash scholarships totaling $10,800.00 are being awarded. The Miss Wisconsin organization has recognized the Miss Oshkosh Scholarship Pageant as 1 of the 3 highest paying cash scholarships for the past 4 years.
Chairperson:
Gert Schultz
Co-Chairpersons:
Gordy Lund and Marilyn McCormick
Advertising:
Denise Griedl - Chairperson
Sherry Bellin
Mary Berger
Cindy Glatz
Gordy Lund
Doris Martin
Joyce Pollnow
Gert Schultz
Awards:
Carol Hintze
Jaye Roeming
Gert Schultz
Budget:
Gordy Lund
Entries/Wardrobe:
Marilyn McCormick
Food:
Sue Reinhardt
Hostesses:
Co Chair - Cindy Knaggs
Co Chair - Cathy Steinert
Mary Berger
Laura Detert
Lisa Duff
Amanda Hinshaw
Carol Hinshaw
Betty Litjens
Tamara Mugerauer
Chris Richards
Dawn Sadlon
Laura Selenka
Traveling Companions:
Gert Schultz
Gordy Lund
Marilyn McCormick
Patron Tickets:
Sylvia Karow
Program Book:
Gordy Lund
Gert Schultz
Denise Griedl
Program Book Sales:
Darlene Darrow - Chairperson
Diane Halback
Trisha Lund
Lisa Reichenberger
Publicity:
Mary Lou Lewis
Reception:
Sylvia Karow
Gert Schultz
Tickets:
Sally Lund - Chairperson
Trisha Lund
Paula Pedretti
Auditors:
George E. Reckin - Sr. Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Actury Equitable
Reserve Assoc.
Jessica Harrison, CPA - Virchow - Krause & Co.
