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February 12, 2026

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BRANCH MEETING RECAP

Co-president Janet Sloey presided.  Following the AAUW Mission Statement, approval of the January minutes, and thanks to the hostesses, these announcements were made:

• Finance – Reporting for Jean Light, Pat Shores summarized the current total funds in the treasury. 
• AAUW Fund – Karen Frances thanked the members who contributed to the Greatest Needs Fund and encouraged others to join in and contribute toward AAUW B-C’s achieving a 5 Star status.
• Public Policy – Angie Janik highlighted the State Public Policy Priorities handout and directed us to PPP Action Grid.  She reminded us of the upcoming Feb. 28 Legislative Update on ZOOM and discussed the March 28 No Kings Day and toolkit (available from Angie).  Those interested in replicating the WWII Norwegian resistance knit red cap can contact Angie for the pattern and information. She also distributed a handout summarizing the Save Act (recently passed in the U. S. House) and the MO Legislative Sesson.
• Program – Kathy Skiles addressed the March speaker.
• IBC – The March 28 Spring Luncheon will be held at the Ladue Racket Club. Find registration information on the website or in the newsletter. 
• Fundraising – Carol Anthony made announcements about the DFS Game Day.
• Spring Luncheon – Michele Mangnall previewed information for the May 14 Spring Luncheon.
• International Relations – Susie Teicher provided information about the March 10 Lecture.
• Pam Kulp invited the branch to participate in the St. Charles Branch’s Trivia Night and Kitchen Boa project.

PROGRAM

Sara Ruiz, Executive Director the Ashrei Foundation, presented the program “The Power of a Picture—Photo ID Access in MO.”  She outlined the process for obtaining a photo ID and the myriads of difficulties and roadblocks people face without one.  She concluded with ways to help bring about justice and equity for those in need.