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Bonnie Carter

 

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Membership level
Family Emeritus
First name
Bonnie
Last name
Carter
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Emergency Contact
Jim Carter, husband, 317-363-4604
Community Contributions
Yes
Honors Description
The May Wright Sewall Leadership Award from the Indianapolis Woman’s Club was given to Bonnie Carter in November, 2012. She has provided 30 hours per week to the Woman’s Club and other community service organizations.


Bonnie joined the Indianapolis Woman’s Club in 1990 and has served as Treasurer, Recording Secretary and President. Her enthusiasm, energy and warmth have earned her many friends. The Woman’s Club, a 137-year-old organization, is being brought into the digital age with help from Mrs. Carter. The Club archives are stored at the Indiana Historical Society. They include a list of all members since 1875, and important Club papers. May Wright Sewall was one of a handful of founding members.


May Wright Sewall was born in Wisconsin in 1844 and died in Indianapolis in July 1920. She earned a B.S. and M.S. from North Western Female College (later part of Northwestern University). She married in 1880 and was prominent in Indianapolis as a charter member of the Art Association of Indianapolis, the Propylaeum Club and the Contemporary Club. Mrs. Sewall was one of the important voices in the women’s suffrage movement.


Bonnie has volunteered for many other community organizations including: Indianapolis Junior League for 20 years with service as a Board member; Indianapolis Museum of Art Alliance, a 15 year member, who worked on the IMA Greenhouse as a Master Gardener; Indianapolis Symphony Women’s Committee, a 15-year association; Methodist Hospital Task Core, a 10-year volunteer; Zionsville Band and Orchestra; and the Hoosier Salon.
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James (Jim) C. Carter
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