The Sozialer Männerchor was founded as an all-male club in 1878. In the early history of the Club, the wives of members were always active and made countless contributions to the organization. This support relationship was formalized under the presidency of Carl Steinrock when, on September 7, 1937, the Ladies Auxiliary was formed. The Ladies Auxiliary was recognized as an affiliated organization by the constitution and by-laws of the Sozialer Männerchor. Wives of Sozialer Männerchor members, single women, and women married to non-members could join the Ladies Auxiliary under a separate dues structure. The first president of the Ladies Auxiliary was Frances Wohl. In 1992 women were allowed to join as full members of the German-American Club, and now all members of the GAC are invited to attend and participate in Ladies Auxiliary meetings and activities.