Br+ JANUARY, 2013

Branching Out AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield

National and State Award Winning Branch

September, 2014 Vol. 35 No. 2 34

th Anniversary Year

AAUW Advances Equity for Women and Girls Through Advocacy, Education, Philanthropy, and Research

INSIDE P. 2 Officers, Restructuring Committee, Directory, ¡Adelante!, & Downtown Lunch P. 3 ER Walk, Membership¸Used Book Sale, Winter Auction, & Personal Privacy Notice P. 4 Public Policy, Jeff City Trip, 2014 Vote, & LAF P. 5 EOF, AAUW B-C Archives, & STEM P. 6-8 Dollars for Scholars P. 8-9 Interest Groups & Did You Know....... P. 10 September Calendar

BOARD MEETING: Thursday, September 4, at 9:30 a.m. All elected and appointed officers should attend. Contact Suzanne Couch, couchsuzanne749@gmail.com, if you cannot be there.

Reach for the Stars ...

And the Galaxy!

FALL BRUNCH SEPTEMBER BRANCH MEETING

Thursday, September 11, 8:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church

14088 Clayton Road, at Woods Mill

PRESIDENTS' CORNER

Suzanne Couch Karen Francis

Welcome back! I hope you have enjoyed your summer break. This summer has been one of both rest and renewal for me. The unseasonably comfortable temperatures have supplied a nice crop of tomatoes and a trip to Door County, Wisconsin, with a treasured, lifelong friend gave me the distance from my duties as president to gain perspective on what lies ahead. Last year was a difficult “transition” period for our branch, where issues overtook the usual camaraderie and good will that our branch is known for. Calls for change often felt like anarchy, and I did have times when I wondered if Ballwin-Chesterfield could survive as the glorious entity that we are. The unintended consequences of our “transition” resulted in the loss of some members and good friends and a diminished focus on our real mission of advancing equity for women and girls. But change is inevitable and growing pains are just that. This year Karen and I are committed to moving Ballwin-Chesterfield forward in a positive and exciting way and we want to take you with us! In a few months, we will be bringing the results of the Restructuring Committee’s work for your approval. Please know that 13 members have worked diligently to find a board structure that will not only meet the needs of our branch, but will work within the framework of AAUW national and state, as well as MO statues and IRS compliance with regard to best practices. We promise that you will have the opportunity to view the document and have your questions answered before we call for a vote. Your participation in our democratic process is an important part of our organization, and I hope you will give serious consideration to this issue when it is presented. Our Fall Brunch theme is Reach for the Stars…And the Galaxy! Please join us and consider bringing a friend. We will enjoy sweet and savory pastries from La Bonne Bouchee while previewing the upcoming year. It is always a memorable event! The committee requests that you RSVP, so please see the invitation enclosed for contact information.

~ Suzanne Couch

Reach for the Stars and the Galaxy to celebrate our Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch earning both the Ten Star Award and the Galaxy Award in 2013-–2014. A La Bonne Bouchée catered brunch will be served. This event is hosted and funded by the 2013–2015 Ballwin-Chesterfield Board members and the branch budget. We are changing our procedure. This year's brunch will need a count. Please contact Judy at onabouttime@gmail.com, or Joanne at ranjo1@charter.net with your intentions by September 4th. Please make us aware if you have special dietary needs. We encourage you to invite prospective members to attend so that they will know about our activities and projects. Join us as we begin another great year with AAUW. Kindly RSVP to Judy or Joanne with your intention to attend and with the names of guests who will attend with you. ~ Judy Green & Joanne Nelson, Fall Brunch

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AAUW BALLWIN-CHESTERFIELD BOARD ELECTED OFFICERS Presidents: Suzanne Couch & Karen Francis V-P Program: Barbara McQuitty & Becky Ragan V-P Membership: Marilyn Fletcher & Linda Seibert Secretary: Susan Fenwick Finance Officer: Rita Hawkins-Page APPOINTED OFFICERS Care Notes: Jane Kasten Communications/Web: Joyce Katz

C/U Partners: Erlaine Eltomi Directory: Marilyn Beiter & Leslie Wier Dollars for Scholars: Barbara Jowett & Barb Tackitt Educational Opportunities Fund: Marian Bauer & Linda Roberson Fall Brunch: Judy Green & Joanne Nelson Governance/Parliamentarian: Doris Nistler Historian: presently not filled Hospitality: Vicky Jany & Darlene Harris IBC: Erlaine Eltomi International Relations: Susie Teicher Legal Advocacy Fund: Linda Evans Newsletter Editors: Bette Bude & Mary Jermak Public Policy: Barbara Butchart & Pat Shores Publicity: Pat Shores Recognition: Julie Triplett Spring Luncheon: Barb Schillhahn & Judy Stagoski STEM: Marcia Block & Sandra Murdock Summer Picnic: Carol Derington & Barb Schillhahn Winter Auction: Judy Schaefer-Piet & Susan Zerjav BOARD ASSISTANTS Advisor: Marian Bauer.........………………………………………. Dollars for Scholars Financial Aide: Susan Haynes Interest Group Coordinator: Michele Mangnall For membership information, contact

Marilyn Fletcher, marilynfletcher597@gmail.com, or LindaSeibert, lindajbseibert63@gmail.com. Branching Out is published monthly except June and August. Please email or phone articles to newsletter editors. The deadline for articles for the October newsletter is September 11.

¡Adelante! IBC Book-of-the Month Club 4th Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 1600 Clarkson Rd., Chesterfield 63017

September 25: Phyllis Guberman will review In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner October 23: Icy Sparks by Gwyn Rubio Questions: Julie Triplett, julietrip@att.net

DIRECTORY Your 2014–15 Directory is ready to be picked up at the September meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please arrange for a friend to pick up your Directory since it will not be mailed. An electronic version will be available to all members who request one either instead of or in addition to the printed Directory. If you have not already indicatedd your choice in reply to previous notices, please contact Joyce

Katz (joyka234@aol.com). To purchase an extra insert, the cost is $3 and a new binder is $8. New members receive the binder and insert at no cost. Please review the Directory advertisements and patronize our advertisers who help to pay for our Directory. ~ Marilyn Beiter & Leslie Wier, Directory

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rd Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.

September 17: Boathouse (in Forest Park), 6101 Government Drive, St. Louis 63110 Reservations: Jean Shull, jshull2@mindspring.com

RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE CONTINUES WORK

The Restructuring Committee has met 14 times over the last ten months. We defined the purpose of our group; set our meeting ground rules to facilitate an open and thorough exchange of ideas; reviewed the current structure of our Ballwin-Chesterfield Board; looked at the structure of other AAUW branch and state boards; investigated the board organization of many non-profit groups with similar missions; discussed the many things our board actually does; fit our current board positions into what the board actually does and began to develop a Ballwin-Chesterfield board configuration that is appropriate for our branch size and goals.

The committee will make a report to the board in September. Restructuring Committee participants are Marcia Block, Barbara Butchart, Suzanne Couch, Erlaine Eltomi, Susan Fenwick, Karen Francis, Ruth Griffin, Jan Horner, Mary Jermak, Joyce Katz, Julie Triplett, and Marsha Weppelman. ~ Pat Shores, Restructuring Committee Facilitator

Please Visit Our Website

aauwballwin-chesterfield.org.

For tech assistance, contact

Communications/Web Chair Joyce Katz,

joyka234@aol.com.

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WINTER AUCTION – Call for Volunteers It's that time again to start preparing for our Winter Auction. Our success depends on your help with wonderful auction items and volunteer helpers. Judy and I will be contacting helpers in weeks to come. We had the best group last year and we hope we can count on your help again. Keep your eyes open for treasures to donate but remember all items must be new. More news about our Winter Auction will follow in the months ahead. The Winter Auction supports the branch Operating Fund and Leadership Development Fund and is our biggest fund raiser. We need your help to make it a huge success. Please contact Susan Zerjav, szerjav@yahoo.com, or Judy Schaefer-Piet, judyronstl@sbcglobal.net. ~ Susan Zerjav and Judy Schaefer-Piet, Winter Auction

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT WALK – 2014

Wednesday October 15, 10:30 a.m. FAUST PARK, 15185 Olive Blvd., 63017 (one mile north of Hwy. 40)

Here's your chance to help raise funds for research on topics important to AAUW's goals and mission. Sign up to walk; enlist a friend. Sponsor a walker if you can't do the walk. Sign-up and registration sheets with complete directions will be available at the Fall Brunch in September. A $25 tax deductible registration is required, but consider an additional gift of $75 to earn the Eleanor Roosevelt pin and membership in the Missouri Century Club. All contributions made by sponsoring a walker or donations made at any time to the ER Fund are also tax deductible. You may also download a form from the branch website, under Flyers and Forms. Registration sheets, sponsor forms, and checks (payable to AAUW with ER Walk on the memo line) may be turned in at the September or October meetings or on the day of the walk. Contact Jean Elliott, elliotts01@sbcglobal.net or Doris Nistler, dnistler14@att.net for more information. ~ Jean Elliott & Doris Nistler, Eleanor Roosevelt Walk, Co-chairs

MEMBERSHIP Membership Committee Meeting/New Member Coffee The Membership Committee will determine the date for the New Member Coffee at its meeting on August 28, 2014. Members new since October 2013 will be notified in early September of the date and time; this information will be published in the next Branching Out. ~ Linda Seibert & Marilyn Fletcher

DONATE YOUR USED BOOKS 4th Annual Used Book Sale February 12, 2015 All Proceeds for Dollars for Scholars Good quality, high interest books are needed. Book collection will begin in September at branch and board meetings. For other arrangements, contact event co-chairs Mary Kay Wolfe (mkwolfe@hotmail.com) or Marian Bauer (marianbauer@sbcglobal.net).

Finding the Balance: Your Newsletter’s Personal Information Policy

Beginning with the September 2015 issue of Branching Out, you will notice that, wherever possible, email addresses will become the only contact information. Since the newsletter is available to anyone who wishes to access it on the branch website, which is linked to the state and national website, eliminating street addresses and personal phone numbers will provide a balance between convenience and privacy.

For AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield members, the Directory is a complete resource for all aspects of branch life.

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PUBLIC POLICY The AAUW Public Policy Program Underscores the AAUW Mission and Speaks to Women’s Needs, Aspirations, and Concerns across their Life Spans.

AAUW priorities for federal action are chosen according to the criteria of viability, critical need, strong member support, and potential for distinctive AAUW contribution or leadership. AAUW has many principles for action. Here are the three biennial priorities for 2013—2015 with no order of importance implied:

To support a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity, and diversity.

To achieve economic self-sufficiency for all women. To guarantee equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse society.

A complete description of the Public Policy Program can be found in the Public Policy brochure or at www.aauw.org. All of the Ballwin-Chesterfield Public Policy efforts for this year will follow the 2013—2015 Public Policy Program.

BALLWIN-CHESTERFIELD SEPTEMBER 10– BUS TRIP TO JEFFERSON CITY Attend the Virginia Minor Bust Installation into the Hall of Famous Missourians

As you remember, AAUW was instrumental in getting Virginia Minor selected for induction in 2014. Minor is just the eighth women in history to be admitted to the Hall of Famous Missourians. She led the fight for women’s suffrage in Missouri. However in 1872 the Supreme Court, in Minor v. Happersett, decided that women were not covered by the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal citizenship for all Americans. It was not until nearly 100 years later, in 1971, that the court finally applied the 14th Amendment to women. Let Pat Shores know right away, at apatriciashores@att.net, that you want to be a part of this celebratory group going to Jeff City.

The 2014 IT’S MY VOTE: I WILL BE HEARD CAMPAIGN WILL TAKE PLACE IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER We will be registering new voters at local college campuses and libraries in September and early October for the midterm elections which is a time when young women are even less likely to vote. During the 2012 Get Out the Vote campaign, the St. Louis IBC branches registered 244 female and 140 male voters for a total of 384 people. We want to do even better this time and help young women, especially, get in the habit of voting regularly. Contact Pat Shores now, at apatriciashores@att.net, to sign up to register new voters. ~ Pat Shores and Barbara Butchart, Public Policy

LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND–LAF Supreme Court Wrap Up, Mollie Lam and Beth Scott, AAUW National Office On June 30, in a disappointing 5–4 decision, the Supreme Court sided with two for-profit companies that challenged the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage requirement (Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and Conestoga v. Burwell). At issue: contraceptive coverage and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The court ruled that closely held corporations might prevent their employee health plans from covering forms of contraception to which the corporation’s owners are religiously opposed. AAUW strongly disagrees with this decision that singles out women’s health for discrimination. A week after the court’s ruling, legislators in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced legislation to directly address the decision.

McCullen v. Coakley Anti-choice activists challenged a Massachusetts law. At issue: protective buffer zones around reproductive healthcare clinics. The court ruled that Massachusetts’ buffer zone law violates the First Amendment.

Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action At issue: a state constitutional amendment prohibiting affirmative action. The Court ruled that a Michigan state constitutional amendment prohibiting consideration of race in the state university admissions may stand.

Town of Greece v. Galloway Galloway was the first legislative prayer case the court had taken in 30 years. The court ruled that the town’s practice of legislative prayer was constitutional.

Looking forward: Three importance cases are expected before the Supreme Court. The court has agreed to hear Young v. UPS a pregnancy discrimination case. After the 2013 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a large portion of the Defense of Marriage Act, several states' bans on same-sex marriage were struck down by federal judges. Many states are appealing these decisions and the court is expected to take up this issue soon. Finally, the court is expected to consider additional challenges to the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage requirement. ~Barbara Butchart, LAF Committee

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THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND—EOF Ballwin-Chesterfield supports women in so many ways. One of the most important ways is through EOF. EOF provides resources through our Dollars for Scholars events, the ER Walk, Individual Giving, and a monthly Canasta Party for AAUW grants and fellowships. The Eleanor Roosevelt Walk provides money for continuing research on the national level. Dollars for Scholars also provides scholarships for local women who are finishing their undergraduate work. These women are non-traditional students and many are studying in the STEM fields. Opportunities abound to support these important works. Panera Cards will be sold again beginning at the Fall Brunch and continuing until all are sold. The Eleanor Roosevelt Walk will be Oct 15, and we will have our Used Book Sale in February again. Look for those gently used books to donate to our cause and, of course, so many Dollars events will be presented for your enjoyment. Check your newsletter for more information. ~ Marian Bauer and Linda Roberson, EOF

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"The Box in the Basement": the AAUW B-C Archives Story On September 11, 1980, women interested in forming an AAUW branch that would meet during the daytime gathered in the Junior Achievement Building in Manchester. Forty-one charter members joined to formally create a branch—chartered in 1981—called the Lafayette Area Branch. The name was changed in 1994 to the Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch that grew in membership and in accomplishments to become Missouri's largest branch and a major contributor to the AAUW mission. Each year, careful records of branch activity were kept—minutes, awards, events, programs, meetings, and special projects. As you can imagine, 33 years created lots of records! Storage and organization was becoming a problem. In August, Ballwin-Chesterfield formally joined a number of other branches across the nation who donate their records to their State Historical Societies. Eight boxes and crates were gathered from four members’ homes to be safely archived at the St. Louis Research Center, 314-516-5143, Room 222, Thomas Jefferson Library, (UMSL), 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121. Our contact is Mr. William Fischetti. Original documents will be available to us and to historical researchers. Originals cannot be physically removed, but certified copies can be provided. The branch plans to retain no more than five years of records at hand, each year donating the oldest documents to our collection. Branch records will be valuable to researchers who have an interest in the history of women in our area.

~ Suzanne Couch & Joyce Katz ~,,.. STEM STEM Committee Plans for 2014–15 One of AAUW’s areas of emphasis has been the encouragement and support of women and girls in developing STEM careers. For several years, we of Ballwin-Chesterfield have been engaged in programs to boost these efforts at the local level. We have been involved in Expanding Your Horizons (EYH), a one-day workshop for middle school girls, and have sponsored students so more can attend. Last spring, our “STEM Girls of Promise” was such a success that we plan to expand to a second school district. As we did with Valley Park High School, we anticipate honoring five young women who are in the junior class for their excellence and promise in the STEM fields. At present we have not selected the additional school but will let you know when we have determined the best match for Ballwin-Chesterfield. If possible, we will pair our support of EYH with “STEM Girls of Promise” to develop an ongoing relationship with these young women. In addition, we will be giving awards to two young women for excellence in the Science Fair high school honors division. If you are interested in being involved with these exciting projects, please contact Marcia (mhblock@sbcglobal.net) or Sandra (SESandraM@aol.com) for more information. ~ Marcia Block & Sandra Murdock, STEM

All the proceeds from Dollars for Scholars activities support women’s education. Our goals are to raise money for scholarships, to give members opportunities to meet together in small groups, to provide enriching and educational experiences, and to introduce AAUW to non-members. If you have an idea for an activity, please contact Barb Jowett (brjowett@yahoo.com) or Barb Tackitt (harvibarb@charter.net).

MAKE ALL DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS CHECKS PAYABLE TO

AAUW BALLWIN-CHESTERFIELD PLEASE REMEMBER - TAKE PICTURES AT YOUR EVENT!

PANERA BREAD CARDS COST: $10 Available at the September, October, and November meetings Buy the Panera Bread Co. cards and use them for any purchase at any Panera or St. Louis Bread Co. across the nation! You will receive full value for your money and the branch will benefit. These cards make GREAT LITTLE HOLIDAY GIFTS and THEY NEVER EXPIRE! Questions: Contact Linda Bader (Lbader7311 @aol.com).

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BUSCH STADIUM TOUR Tuesday, September 30, 11 a.m. COST: $20 Carpool leaving Trinity at 10 a.m. Join us for a tour of Busch Stadium, $10 for ticket, $10 for Dollars for Scholars. Please write checks to AAUW-B/C. Lunch will be on your own at Ballpark Village (choose from Budweiser Brew House, Cardinals Nation, Drunken Fish, Fox Sports Midwest Live!, or Tengo Hambre)

Sign up at the Fall Brunch or the October branch meeting. Contact Barb Tackitt (harvibarb@charter.net) or Barb Jowett (brjowett@yahoo.com) for more information.

FAUST PARK HISTORIC HOMES TOUR Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. COST: $14 15185 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO Carpool from Trinity at 9:30 a.m.

Faust Historic Village was formed when old houses were moved from different locations in Chesterfield and St. Louis to avoid demolition. The buildings are circa 1840–1890 and are staffed by docents who recount the history of each home.

Join us for this docent-led tour at 10 a.m. Optional lunch will follow at Yia Yia's. Contact Barb Jowett (brjowett@yahoo.com) or Barb Tackitt (harvibarb@charter.net).

TOUR OF THE WOMEN'S EASTERN RECEPTION, DIAGNOSTIC, AND CORRECTIONAL CENTER October 23, 2014 Motor Coach leaves from Trinity at 9:30 a.m. 1101 East Highway 54, Vandalia, MO 63382 Special Registration Process* COST: $30 for motor coach and $10 for Dollars for Scholars Limit: 30 As a follow-up to Director Lombardi’s presentation on women in the prison system last November and the upcoming October panel presentation on prison reform and clemency, we have arranged a two-hour tour of the Vandalia Correctional Center. The tour will include various vocational activities as well as a demonstration of their Puppies for Parole program. *Registration: Fill out the application form at the branch meeting with your Social Security number and age. This must be provided in order for the prison to run security checks on all visitors in advance. Write out two checks and turn in with the application. Write check #1 to AAUW B-C for $10 (Dollars for Scholars); Write check #2 to Erlaine Eltomi for $30 (for the round-trip transportation on a Vandalia Motor Coach). Lunch before the tour: We will stop for an early lunch at Crystal’s Restaurant in Bowling Green. This small-town family restaurant provides a lunch buffet including salad bar, hot entrees, dessert, beverage, and tax for $10.50. They also offer the option of ordering from the menu if you prefer. Register at the Fall Brunch on September 11. Space will be reserved for members who fill out the application form and turn in their checks at that time. We should return to Trinity around 4:30 p.m. on the 23

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If you have questions contact Erlaine Eltomi (erlaine.eltomi@att.net).

OUR INTEREST GROUPS are primarily social in nature and bring members together who have a similar interest to

enjoy an activity. Some groups, such as bridge, must limit their numbers, but others are open and people come as often as they can. Try one! Contact an Interest Group chair today. All Interest Groups and each group's chairperson can be found listed in the front of your Directory. Michele Mangnall, hmmags@yahoo.com, coordinates all interest groups and can help with the information you need.

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HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY ST. LOUIS, MO History Museum Wednesday, October 29, 10 a.m. COST: $13 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis 63112–in Forest Park Carpool from Trinity from Kennedy at 9:15 a.m.

Come and celebrate the 250th birthday of St. Louis with us. Start off with a private talk from MO History Curator Jody Sowell. Then we will take a self-guided tour of the 250/250 exhibit that gives an engaging look at the richness, diversity, and complexity of the place you call home. (50 people, 50 places, 50 images, 50 moments, 50 objects) Lunch will be in Bixby’s, the Missouri History Museum’s restaurant that is dedicated to dining with local influence. The birthday celebration will conclude with cakewalk car tours of the decorated fiberglass birthday cakes displayed at various institutions in Forest Park. Contact Pat Shores (apatriciashores@att.net) to register. Please note: This is a second opportunity for those who missed the first Dollars for Scholars trip to the History Museum held on June 30.

HISTORIC SAPPINGTON HOUSE MUSEUM Wednesday, November 19, 11 a.m. COST: $13 1015 S Sappington Rd, 63126 in Crestwood Carpool from Trinity at 10:15 a.m. This home of Thomas Sappington was built by slaves in 1808 and is now on the National Historic Register. It claims to be the oldest brick house in the St. Louis area. It is furnished and decorated as if the Sappingtons were still living in the house. Join us for a docent-led tour of the home. “Be sure to visit the Sappington House Gift Shop, a fascinating boutique full of unique gifts located in The Barn Restaurant, also within the Sappington House Complex.” Optional lunch follows the tour at The Barn Restaurant located on the grounds. Contact Barb Jowett (brjowett@yahoo.com) or Barb Tackitt (harvibarb@charter.net), Dollars for Scholars Chairs.

Interest Groups

SATURDAY NIGHT SINGLES This is a group of widows, divorcees, and never-marrieds who come together monthly to enjoy each other’s company. The group will have at least one spectacular event each month. Group members will be notified by email with specifics. To be on the group’s mailing list, contact Donna Ross (victorianwhodunit@att.net)...................... ………………..

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GOLF Mondays

Our golf season continues. All skill levels above beginner are welcome! Play for fun–9 or 18 holes–and come as often as you can. If you are interested in playing golf, contact Bev Wait (wait89@aol.com) or Elaine Frost (elfrost7@charter.net) to get on the list. Golfers are notified of play dates via phone or email, so get on the list and in on the fun. If you want to play golf Bev Wait (wait89@aol.com) or Elaine Frost (314-432-0899, elfrost7@charter.net).

PLAY READERS 3rd

Monday, 12:45 p.m.

September 15: Hostess, Becky Kruse (kruser6556@yahoo.com) For more information, check with Julie Triplett (julietrip@charter.net).

MOVIE GROUP 4th Thursday, 10 a.m. August 22: Hostess, Erlaine Eltomi (erlaine.eltomi@att.net) Movies for discussion: The 100 Foot Journey, Begin Again, Boyhood, Chef, A Most Wanted Man September 25: Hostess, Doris Nistler (dnistler14@att.net) For more information about this group, contact Mary Kay Wolfe (mkwolfe@hotmail.com) For more information about this group, contact Mary Kay Wolfe (636-928-9905, mkwolfe@hotmail.com

GENEALOGY The Genealogy Group will have our first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, September 24. We will be meeting at Pat White’s home between 10 a.m. and noon. Pat is planning an interesting program for us to enjoy and new members are welcome to join us. This interest group is appropriate for all those who are just starting to research their family history and for the most serious genealogists among us. Please let Pat Shores know if you will be coming (apatriciashores@att.net).

~ Suzanne Couch, Fran Reiland, and Pat Shores, Genealogy

EXPRESSIONS 1st Tuesday, 1–3 p.m.

*Rockwood Bank, Hwy. 109, Wildwood 63040 (unless another location is given) Expressions will begin meeting again in October. Watch for information in the upcoming Branching Out. Contact Rosann Swaringim (rosannms@charter.net) for more information.

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BOOK GROUPS Please RSVP to the hostess by the Friday before your meeting. Her street address appears in your B-C Directory. Questions? Check with the chair listed with your book group. Download the 2014–15 book lists at the branch website, Interest Groups page. LITERATURE I 3

rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

September 18: Hostess, Judy Brostron (jbrostron@lashlybaer.com) A discussion of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt will be led by Mary Kay Wolfe and Bette Bude. Contact Alice Crippen (jccripp@sbcglobal.net) if you wish to be on the Lit. I waiting list. LITERATURE II 4

th Monday, 10 a.m.

September 22: Hostess, Barb Schillhahn (baschillhahn@gmail.com) A discussion of The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian will be led by Erlaine Eltomi. We welcome all readers! For information contact Joyce Katz (joyka234@aol.com or Erlaine Eltomi (erlaine.eltomi@att.net). READING REALITY 2

nd Tuesday, 1 p.m.

September 9: Hostess: Jill Norton (jillnorton4567@gmail.com) A discussion of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat by Hal Herzog will be led by Jill Norton. This group reads non-fiction selections. For more information, contact Marcia Block (mhblock@sbcglobal.net). BIOGRAPHY BOOK CLUB (BBC) 1

st Monday, 10 a.m.

Due to Labor Day, our next meeting will be October 6. This group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, and autobiographies of men or women, living or deceased. We welcome new members. Contact Brenda Ernst (ernst2@charter.net) for more information. POETRY GROUP 3

rd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

We will next meet on October 15. All you need to join this group is a love of language and reading poetry—and the desire to have a good time with friends. Contact Marcia Block (mhblock@sbcglobal.net) for more information.

OUT TO LUNCH GROUP 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Carpool at 10:45 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church.

September 17: Jimmy’s On the Park, 706 Demun, Clayton 63104 Sign up at the September Brunch or contact Harriett Hirschfeld (Hhirschfe@aol.com) or call her for reservations. All members and friends are welcome. DIRECTIONS: From the church, turn right on Clayton Rd. Continue past 270 and 170. Continue to St Mary’s Health Center on the right. Turn left at the light on Demunn. The restaurant is on the right with parking just before the restaurant.

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BRIDGE IV 1st

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Kaldi’s at Schnucks Woods Mill September 2: Erlaine Eltomi BRIDGE V 2

nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

September 9: Sue Eastes BRIDGE VI 3

rd Monday, 10 a.m. Hearth Room

September 15: Kay Kreder DUPLICATE BRIDGE I 1

st Tuesday

Note time and location change for September only. 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. The Egg & I, Clarkson & Baxter Rds., 63017 September 2: Jan Loudon DUPLICATE BRIDGE II 4

th Tuesday, 9:45 a.m.

Hearth Room September 23: Nancy Russell BEGINNERS’ DUPLICATE BRIDGE 4

th Tuesday,

10:15 a.m., Hearth Room September 23: Carol Reed

BASIC BRIDGE and BEYOND 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Hearth Room September 18: Arlene Weise BRIDGE BUDDIES 2

nd & 4

th Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Hearth Room: lunch and bridge September 10: Susie Teicher September 24: Kathy Childers BRIDGE FRIENDS 3rd Thursday, 10 a.m. Hearth Room: lunch and bridge September 18: Mary LaRuffa BRIDGE I 1st Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Hearth Room September 3: Chair, Janet Ludewig BRIDGE II 3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wildhorse Grill September 16: Diane Correll BRIDGE III 4

th Wednesday, 10 a.m. Hearth Room

September 24: Marjorie Klutho

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BRIDGE GROUPS Any Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch member who is interested in playing bridge as a permanent member, or as a substitute in one of the groups, may contact and Michele Mangnall (bmmags@yahoo.com).

Please contact the hostess listed for your group to let her know if you will attend.

Did You Know . . .

In 1920, AAUW members helped to raise $156,413 toward the purchase of one gram of radium for Marie Curie’s research, and still today helping women in science is an AAUW public policy priority with its strong promotion of STEM education. We thought you would like to know what two young women engineers are doing for girls. Barbie and American Girl—make way for Marie Curie, the first in a line of Miss Possible dolls. These dolls will be childhood versions of real STEM women and they aim to change the way girls think about pretend play and their place in the world. Supriya Hobbs, from St. Louis, and Janna Eaves are recent graduates from the University of Illinois School of Engineering and they are the brains behind these new dolls. Having met their start-up goal, they are extending their campaign in order to fund the apps for the dolls. Each doll will come with a smartphone app and a set of experiments and activities that reflect the STEM area the doll represents. For example, the Marie Curie app will include instructions to make a compass, create a chemical reaction, and experiment with magnetism. Also, Curie’s biography will be a part of the app. These enterprising young women already have five college-age women working on all aspects of their idea, from designing, to web development, to marketing. They were motivated by the fact that half of all college graduates are women but only 28 percent are working in science or engineer.

1. If you are interested in this project, you can learn more at 2. Miss Possible: Dolls to Inspire Girls Across Generations ... 3. www.indiegogo.com/projects/miss-possible-dolls.

AAUW has always been a leader in research on Gender equity in education and the workplace. The latest research report on women in science is Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2010) Contact Marcia Block (mhblock@sbcglobal.net) or or Sandra Murdock (SESandraM@aol.com) for more information.

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Jewish New Year

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Coming in October . . . 2 Women’s Financial Series begins 15 ER Walk 17 Faust Park Historic House Tour 23 Tour of Women’s Correctional Center 29 Happy 250 History Museum Tour

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