Scroll down to learn about how our Branch raises funds for scholarships and to become a sponsor.
DFS Forms Packet 24_25
Members, please consider sponsoring a Dollars for Scholars event to help fund our important mission of funding scholarships. Or, honor a friend or loved one with a donation to the DFS Honor Roll.
Upcoming Dollars For Scholars Events
SOULARD HOLIDAY PARLOUR TOUR Saturday, December 7, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $60 ($10 for DFS) – Only 4 tickets available. Tours will visit 7 neighborhood homes and will last about 4 hours. Attendees will receive a Soulard souvenir. For more information, contact Sage Taber. Soulard Parlour Tour
TAI CHI CLASS
Friday, February 7 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Twin Oaks Town Hall, 1381 Big Bend Road. Cost: $15 for DFS. Sign-ups are available now and at the November branch meeting for a Tai Chi class and demonstration sponsored by member Janet sloey to benefit Dollars for Scholars. Tai Chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. A simple Tai Chi form will be taught and other forms demonstrated. For more information, contact Janet Sloey.
Past Dollars For Scholars Events
WELDON SPRING SITE INTERPRETIVE CENTER IN ST. CHARLES
Michele Mangnall, Marian Bauer, Kathy Brown, Darlene Harris, Kathy Hem, Joyce Katz, Kathy Latz, Carol Davis McDonald, Erlaine Eltomi, Tour Guide, Photographer Pat Shores
On Friday, October 18, 2024, members visited the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center in St. Charles. It offers a window to the past and demonstrates the U.S. Department of Energy’s commitment to the future. Members saw exhibits and learned about the history of the Weldon Spring area, the site’s contribution to World War II and the Cold War defenses, area cleanup efforts, and continuing long-term stewardship.
Bellefontaine Cemetery History
–Sponsored by Bette Bude, Marcia Block, and Mary Kay Wolfe
OTHER DFS OPPORTUNITIES
Year Two for Dollars for Scholars Honor Roll
“In Honor of” OR “In Memory of”
Celebrate a friend’s or family member’s special achievement, milestone, birthday or other significant event by making a donation to the DFS Honor Roll. Your honoree will receive a personalized acknowledgement postcard, and their name will be listed in the next Branching Out Newsletter. Mail check to Jean Light, write Honor Roll on memo, and email Nancy Pierson the name and address of your honoree. To donate in memory of a loved one, email Nancy name/address to whom the acknowledgement postcard may be sent. Contributions to DFS are not tax deductible.
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USED BOOK SALE WILL CONTINUE AT 2024 BRANCH MEETINGS
Donate current books in good condition (published in the last 5 years) and hardback and oversized paperbacks to garner the most money. We know there may be exceptions (for example, tried and true classics), but, in general, please use the 5-year guideline. Do not donate textbooks. We will accept books (both children and adults), DVD’s, and puzzle
Please limit your donations to 10 items. We plan to hold the book sale at most branch meetings this year, so you will have multiple chances to donate your books – and to purchase new ones!
The book sale will be held only if we have an in-person meeting. Questions? Contact Mary Kay Wolfe.
Our Branch’s Original Fundraising Idea
- DFS events raise funds for scholarships, give members opportunities to meet in small groups for worthwhile experiences, and introduce AAUW to non-members.
- Proceeds from DFS events support scholarships for local nontraditional women students.
DFS Forms Packet 24_25
We are celebrating the 30th year of “Dollars for Scholars.” In the summer of 1993, our branch, then approximately 85 members strong, was considering new ways to raise scholarship money. “Dollars for Scholars” was the brainstorm of member Barb Smoltz. The goals were to raise money for scholarships, give members an opportunity to interact in small group settings, provide new experiences for members, and 
to introduce AAUW to non-members.
Although some were concerned that we would not be able to think of enough activities, it was decided to give the program a try. Twenty-nine years and countless varied activities later, a membership that today numbers around 250 is still brimming with ideas, and our goals have remained constant. Each time members sponsor or participate in an activity, they are saying YES to education and educational equity for women and girls.
ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO GUESTS.
It is very easy to sponsor an event! We are planning ahead for when we can safely gather once again.
- Look at some of the trips from past years for ideas, such as special exhibits at the St. Louis Art Museum, visits to historic homes, or a trip to the Churchill Museum in Fulton. Trips can be repeated.
- Remember that spouses and friends are welcome to join in DFS events.
- We always need new people to sponsor events. Team up with a friend or two to sponsor an event.