Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America - The Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America was established in 1981 as an affiliate of TRAA. Its goals are to provide financial aid to TRAA, support women in the towing industry and grant scholarships to children of towing professionals to further their education.

WTRAA Board of Directors

• President – Michelle Topel
  
• 1st Vice President – Ruth Landau
  
• 2nd Vice President – Gay Rochester
  
• Secretary – Cynthia Martineau
  
• Treasurer – Melanie Matthews
  
• Scholarship Chairman – Stacey Tucker
  
• Tow Woman of the Year - Cynthia J Martineau

Membership in WTRAA includes many benefits and services:

Networking – WTRAA members understand the value of networking. WTRAA events provide the opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, meet new friends and just have fun.

Support – Since its inception, WTRAA has offered support to spouses of TRAA members, companies and the industry overall through educating, encouraging and empathizing with the women who serve as the cornerstones of their families and businesses.

Education Scholarships – Each year, WTRAA awards scholarships to members’ children and grandchildren to assist them in completing their education. Fundraising for these scholarships has become one of WTRAA’s primary goals throughout the year.

Information and Education – The towing and recovery industry is constantly changing. WTRAA keeps abreast of developments as they occur and disseminates the latest information at meetings, seminars and through educational materials published by TRAA.

Recognition – Each year, WTRAA presents the Tow Woman of the Year Award to an industry advocate in recognition of their commitment to the goals of WTRAA and efforts to improve the towing industry in general.

Over the years WTRAA has supported a number of worthy causes. WTRAA members recognize the importance of giving back to the community and are proud to have made a difference. WTRAA has contributed mightily to TRAA by paying all the legal and start-up fees for the TRAA Education Foundation. It has awarded many thousands of dollars in scholarship grants as well as supported many charities. These charities include St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, MADD and T.O.W.E.D. among many others. WTRAA accomplishes these activities through creative fundraising efforts ranging from auctions and raffles to cookbook sales.

WTRAA is continually looking for women with heart to carry on its legacy, introduce new ideas, and support its current programs. Membership is open to all female TRAA regular and associate members, their wives, and female employees of TRAA members and TRAA-affiliated state associations in good standing.

Won’t you consider joining today? If so, please complete the WTRAA application form and be sure to indicate which of the following areas you would most like to help. There are many opportunities:

• Scholarship Fundraising
• Special Events
• Trade Shows
• General Fundraising
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