LAST MEETING: November 14, 2024
BRANCH MEETING RECAP see December 2024 for minutes)
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- President Sage Taber began the meeting with the Mission Statement followed by approval of last month’s branch minutes.
- Sage acknowledged the November hostesses and thanked them for the delicious treats.
- Co-president Carol Anthony introduced members of the Nominating Committee and asked for branch members to consider taking a leadership position in the branch. More information about nominations is listed below.
- Ann Hansen invited members join the Out to Lunch group next week at Firebirds in St. Charles.
- Finance Officer Jean Light announced the October bank balance of $31,905.
- AAUW Fund Co-chair Karen Francis led the November Individual Giving effort by discussing the AAUW Greatest Need Fund and asking for donations. Donations can still be made online; information is below and in the newsletter. Members also received a packet of lifesavers for being a “lifesaver” and contributing to AAUW.
- Membership Co-chair Susie Teicher welcomed new member, Nancy Dyers.
- Public Policy Co-Chair Marian Bauer reviewed the work of the committee during the election – sponsored a forum, sent postcards, distributed information. Branch members applauded the committee’s fine work.
- Marcia Block encouraged us to sign up for the Winter Party and gave details of the event. Erlaine Eltomi invited us to join the elite Elegant Edibles Society by bringing contributions to the silent auction. More information is below.
- DFS announced the bean soup is sold out! Several upcoming events were described (see below).
SPEAKER: Program Co-chair Kathy Brown introduced Carol Davit, Executive Director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Ms. Davit’s topic was “Why Prairie Matters: New Relevancies of a Vanishing Landscape.” She informed the group about what makes a prairie, why prairies are important, the effort to map prairies in Missouri, iconic prairie animals, and pollinators as well as a myriad of other fascinating information. We were invited to visit the Foundation’s website – www.moprairie.org – for more information and ways to become involved.