Kirkwood–Webster Groves (Missouri) Branch

American Association of University Women (AAUW)
 AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

 

Kirkwood–Webster Groves branch is part of the St. Louis AAUW Interbranch Council and Missouri AAUW.


E-mail (or write) your elected officials:
Gov. Jeremiah (Jay) Nixon
website: http://governor.mo.gov/

Sen. Christopher Bond
274 Russell Senate Office Bldg
Washington DC 20510-2503
(202) 224-5721
7700 Bonhomme #615
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4484
fax: (314) 725-4268
website: www.bond.senate.gov

Sen. Claire McCaskill
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-6154

website: www.mccaskill.senate.gov

1st Cong. District Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay
131 Cannon House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515-2501
(202) 225-2406
fax: (202) 225-1725
8525 Page Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63114
(314) 427-6320
website: www.house.gov/clay

2nd Cong. District Rep. W. Todd Akin
117 Cannon House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515-5802
(202) 225-2561
fax: (202) 225-2563
website: www.house.gov/akin

3rd Cong. District Rep. Russ Carnahan
1232 Longworth House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515-2503
(202) 225-2671
fax: (202) 225-7452
website: www.house.gov/carnahan


Visit the national AAUW home page to learn more about AAUW, the AAUW Educational Foundation, and the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund

Some of the K-WG AAUW members and friends who walked with the League of Women Voters Sept. 6 to commemorate the women's suffrage march of 1916 and encourage voter registration.

AAUW, founded in 1881, is an organization of more than 100,000 members, open to graduates who hold the associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified college or university. The Kirkwood–Webster Groves branch, founded in 1971, is one of six branches in the St. Louis area.

It's Easy to Join Our Branch!
For information on membership, contact our president, Barbara Johnson, at 314-962-3501, or our membership chair, Kay Meyer, at 314-962-7487.

Branch president Barb Johnson

Community Involvement
K-WG Branch is involved in our community. We host monthly activities with informative speakers, our study groups engage in lively discussion and learning, and we participate in special events such as Lobby Day and Women's Equality Day.

How to Find Us
Our "home base" is the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes, but meetings and activities may take place on varying dates and at other facilities.

Facilities for general activities are handicapped accessible. The public is welcome to attend, and our events are free except for some dinner events. Contact vice president Christine Roney Stricker for program information.

Study and Interest Groups

  • Adelante Diversity Book Club
  • Afternoon Literature Group
  • Downtown Lunch Group
  • Diversity Dining
  • Movie Night

New officers Kay, Carol, and Margie

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2008-2009

September

Sept. 6 (Saturday)—We're walking and volunteering at the League of Women Voters "Yellow Umbrella Event" for voter registration at St. Louis University, 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 11 (Thursday)—"Issues Forum and AAUW: What's it all about," 7 p.m., Oak Bend Branch Library, 842 S. Holmes (south of I-44 at Big Bend).

October

Oct. 9 (Thursday)—Speaker on domestic violence: Jane Palmer, Executive Director of RAVEN, meeting begins 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m., Maplewood Public Library, 7550 Lohmeyer Ave. 63143.

November

Nov. 4 (Tuesday)—Election night party, home of Marsha Koch, 7:00 p.m.

December Dec. 10 (Wednesday)—Holiday event: shopping beginning at 6 p.m. at Plowsharing Crafts, 137 W. Jefferson in Kirkwood, and dinner together at Amici's, 7:30 p.m. Find unique fair-trade gifts from all over the world and enjoy our holiday get-together! Call 314-277-9499 or e-mail by Dec. 8 for reservations.

January

Jan. 14 (Wednesday)—Shanti Parikh, PhD, Washington University: The Current Political Climate in Africa and Its Impact on African Women, 7:00 p.m., Oak Bend Branch Library, 842 S. Holmes (south of I-44 at Big Bend).

 

February

Feb. 7 (Saturday)—Women in History Trivia Game. Joint meeting with Creve Coeur branch. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 808 N. Mason Rd., Creve Coeur.

 

March

March 14 (Saturday)—AAUW Convention Kickoff--A St. Louis Interbranch Council Event, Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis. Dr. Jill Birdwhistell, guest speaker. Activities begin 10 a.m. See registration form at IBC website.

 

April

April 9 (Thursday)—Technology workshop, The Cottage  computer lab, Clayton High School. 6:30 p.m. Registration required by April 8 (call Christine Stricker).

 

May

May 14 (Thursday)—Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner, Viking Banquet Hall, Holiday Inn South. 7 p.m. Linda Kennedy of the Black Rep Theatre will present "One Woman; A Whole Lot of Tales." Reservations to Kay Meyer, 314-962-7487. 

Branch members and guests enjoy the 2008 annual banquet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Last updated: 17 Mar 2009