LAST MEETING: October 9, 2025
BRANCH MEETING RECAP
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The business meeting began with the mission statement and remarks from Co-presidents Carol Anthony and Janet Sloey. October Hospitality Hostesses were recognized and thanked.
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Several announcements: A Nominating Committee is being formed; consider volunteering to lead the committee. Also, start considering a member to nominate for the Barbara Lackritz Award. Lastly, the January branch meeting will be held on Zoom.
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A 9-question survey on fundraising was distributed for members to complete.After the approval of the minutes, officers gave their updates.
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Finance: Jean Light reported that the Branch has $30,000+ in its accounts. Also, Jean presented the budget, and it was unanimously approved.
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AAUW Fund: Pat Shores stood in for Karen Francis and announced Individual Giving will be held at the November meeting. Members were strongly encouraged to donate.
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Public Policy: Marge Anderson recapped the status of current bills and encouraged signing of the Gerrymandering petition. Outside the building, Public Policy committee members collected signatures concerning the Citizens Initiative Petition Process. Marian Bauer spoke about the upcoming No Kings rally October 18, 11am-2pm. Rally will be held at the intersection of Manchester Road and Weidman Road. No Kings focuses on democracy, freedom of speech, and the power of the people. If you are handicapped or need special assistance, park at the nearby Bank of America building. Bring a chair.
- DFS: Marian Bauer announced that the US Grant tour has been cancelled due to the government shutdown and will be offered again when the shutdown is resolved.
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Programs: Marcia Block previewed our November speaker, Joe Regenbogen, who will talk about Foreign Policy.
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Planned Giving: Sue Barley spoke about Planned Giving and presented Kay Meyer with a Legacy Pin. Kay joins over 700 members who have including AAUW in their estate planning.
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Winter Party: Marcia Block promoted the December Winter Party, saying it will include lunch from Art of Entertainment, entertainment by the Valley Park High School choir, and lots of friends and camaraderie…all for the low cost of $30. Erlaine Eltomi announced the return of Elegant Edibles and asked for members to sign up to bring a goody for the auction.
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Directory: Joyce Katz said all members should have received an online Directory; paper copies were available for those who had ordered them.
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University Liaison: Mary Jermak reported on two scholarship awardees at Maryville University.
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STEM: The STEM Committee has 16 members who have broken into sub- groups and are forging ahead with their work.
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Spring Luncheon: Michele Mangnall asked for all committee members to stay after the branch meeting to begin work on the luncheon.
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Used Book Sale: Linda Roberson encouraged everyone both to give and get donated books and buy some new ones. The sale is a great fundraiser for DFS.
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Munching Matters: Munching Matters returns on Nov. 12 with Ann Hirschfeld as the speaker.
- Kay Meyer informed us of the Pecan Sale and the Ageism lecture. The profits will benefit the KWG scholarship program. October 20 is the deadline for ordering.
Contact Kay Meyer (dual member, information in the Directory) for more information.
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