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2024

KWG Barbara Lackritz Service Award winner

Christine Nobbe received the 2024 Kirkwood-Webster Groves Branch Barbara Lackritz service award. Awards were presented at the St. Louis Interbranch Council Spring Fling Luncheon in March.

2023

Two Members Honored for AAUW Service

Barbara Johnson was honored as the 2023 recipient of the Kirkwood–Webster Groves Branch Barbara Lackritz Service Award for her tireless work on behalf of AAUW over the 50 years she has been a member. The award was presented at the Metro St. Louis AAUW Interbranch luncheon in March 2023.

Marsha Koch was named Missouri Woman of Distinction for 2023 at the AAUW Missouri State Conference in May. The highest award given by the state organization, the Woman of Distinction award recognizes Marsha’s service to AAUW, to women, and to the community.

Congratulations to Barbara and Marsha!

Fall 2023 Community Activities

Members could be found selling pecans to support our STEM scholarships for high school girls and sharing AAUW’s equity message at the Kirkwood Human Rights Commission event, “Elevating Transgender Voices.”

2022

The AAUW Missouri State Meeting May 6-7, 2022, in Columbia was an opportunity for members to get together in person, share ideas, and hear from AAUW CEO Gloria Blackwell. Sue Shineman, center, state president, presents a 10-Star Award to branch presidents Jeanne Webdell and Marsha Koch.

Jeanne Webdell, Branch Co-President, was honored with a Barbara Lackritz Service Award at the Swing Into Spring Luncheon of the AAUW Metro St. Louis Interbranch Council on March 26, 2022.

KWG Branch members who attended the Swing Into Spring Luncheon: Top row, Charlotte Parsons, Debbie McWard, Niki Burgdorf, Marsha Koch, Lynne Roney; bottom row: Carol Davis McDonald, Jeanne Webdell, Kay Meyer, Barbara Johnson. Not pictured: Chris Nobbe.

Fiftieth Anniversary Luncheon, October 2021

: Lucy, Kay, and Nancy, branch members.

: Kay, Nancy, and Phyllis, branch members.

: AAUW state president Sue Shineman visits with attendees.

: Branch members and guests visit before the program.

: Greeting members and guests.

: Marsha Koch, branch co-president, standing, greets attendees.

: AAUW Missouri President Sue Shineman, center, was among the special guests.

: AAUW members from across the area and out of state attended.

: Copresidents Jeanne and Marsha give highlights of the branch’s 50 years.

: Jeanne receives her Legacy Circle pin from Sue Barley, member of the AAUW National Legacy Circle Team.

: State Representatives Sarah Hunsicker and Barbara Phifer were special guests.

: Barbara Johnson introduces the guest speaker.

: Judge Robin Ransom of the Missouri Supreme Court.

: Judge Ransom addresses the group.

: Members, former members, and guests gathered for the party.

Our booth at the Kirkwood Greentree Festival September 17-19, 2021

: National Honor Society members from Kirkwood HS helped set up.

: Jeanne talks about our mission.

: People were eager to mark their top issues.

: Lynne oversees the table.

: Kay welcomes passers-by.

: The threats to reproductive rights led the concerns.

: Raffle items to support our STEM scholarships.

September 2018

: Branch President Chris Nobbe welcomes attendees at first meeting of the fall.

: Branch members at Adams Place.

: Yvonne Blair updates members on public policy initiatives.

: Pam Henson, newly designated executive vice chancellor of Washington University, discusses women’s careers in nonprofits.

: Marsha Koch reviews AAUW research on women in nonprofits.

Spring Celebration Brunch, June 23, 2018

: Incoming MO State President Kay.

: Julia and Marsha

: Elinor, Chris, and Jeanne in back. Carol D-M and Carol B in front.

: President Christine Nobbe, left, presents a Named Gift Award to Julia Muller, center. Jeanne Webdell is at right.

: Chris and Mary Lou enjoy the brunch’s bounty.

: Teri, Barb, Deb, and Shima.

: Marsha presents the 10-Star award to the branch from Missouri AAUW. Chris is at right.

: Shima tells about her experiences at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

: Mary Lou was a dynamic speaker.

: Guest speaker Mary Lou Sanelli, author of “Among Friends.”

AAUW Missouri Leadership Conference, May 5, 2018, Columbia

: (L-R) Karen Francis, national public policy chair; Kimberly Churches, AAUW CEO; Carol Davis McDonald, KWG and state board member; Lynne Roney, KWG member.

: KWG members at AAUW MO Leadership Conference: Jeanne Webdell, Lynne Roney, Barbara Johnson, Carol Davis McDonald, Kay Meyer, Debbie McWard, Marsha Koch. Not pictured: Nancy Hutchins, Christine Nobbe.

AAUW Work Smart salary negotiation workshop at Webster University, hosted by Kirkwood-Webster Groves Branch April 16, 2017

: KWG member Nancy Hutchins led the workshop.

: Participants pair off for discussion.

: Participants complete a presurvey.

: A full session.

: Workshop participants.

: Registration table.

Celebration of our branch’s 45th anniversary in 2016

: Former AAUW-MO President Diane Ludwig and Branch President Kay Meyer enjoy the celebration of the branch’s 45th anniversary.

: Jeanne Webdell and Carol Davis McDonald at the celebration of the branch’s 45th anniversary.

2014 Branch banquet and officer installation

: Jean Shull “cracks up” the new branch elected officers with a gift of pecans. From left: Jean, Lynne Roney, secretary; Nancy Hutchins, membership VP; Christine Nobbe, program VP.

: Phyllis Foster, left, receives a branch Named Gift award. Barb Johnson hands Phyllis her award.

: Mary Davis receives a branch Named Gift award.

: Mary Davis and banquet guests.

: Lila Traeger and guests from the Let’s Start program.

: Branch guest presenters from the Let’s Start program.

: Jean Shull and Yvonne Blair at 2014 banquet.

: Christine Stricker receives a branch Named Gift award.

: Barb Johnson and Carol Davis McDonald. Jeanne Morrell-Franklin in background.

2013 Branch banquet and officer installation

: Christine Nobbe, Mary Davis, Barbara Johnson, Jean Shull, President Kay Meyer, Carol Davis McDonald, Becky Clausen, and Nancy Hutchins at 2013 branch banquet.

: Maurita Stueck, left, receives a branch Named Gift award from Barbara Johnson.

: Bonnie Solomon was the speaker at the 2013 branch banquet.

: Maurita Stueck, Gene Hutchins, and Yvonne Blair at the 2013 branch banquet at the Brentmoor.

: Jean Shull prepares to install the 2013-14 officers.

: Officers for 2013-14: From left, Jean Shull, bylaws; Kay Meyer, president; Carol Davis McDonald, finance VP; Nancy Hutchins, membership VP; Mary Davis, secretary; Lynne Roney, program chair.

: Officers, with addition of Gene Hutchins, newsletter editor.

2013 St. Louis Metro Interbranch Council Spring Fling Luncheon

: Maurita Stueck of KWG Branch and Linda Roberson assist with registration.

: Former AAUW Missouri presidents Jean Shull and Shirley Breeze

: KWG members Gene and Nancy Hutchins and Kay Meyer

: Barb and Carol at the 2013 Spring Fling luncheon

Kelly Bickel of Washington University, an AAUW Fellow, was guest speaker at the April 2013 branch meeting.

2012-13 Branch officers: Nancy, Barbara, Mary, Carol, Lynne, Gloria, Kay, Phyllis, Jean, Christine (and daughter)

Branch members assist with voter registration at Webster University, August 2012.

Mary and Gloria assist with voter registration at Webster University.

Branch members at the 2011 Missouri Women’s Network Equality Day luncheon.

A collage of branch activities.

Branch members Lynne and Barb staff the AAUW table at the 2009 Kirkwood High School science night.

Branch members pioneered computer training for AAUW Missouri members, offering classes for St. Louis area and AAUW Missouri board members.

Kirkwood-Webster Groves members confer at an AAUW Missouri board meeting.

The Kirkwood-Webster Groves Branch ranked sixth in the nation in total giving to the AAUW Public Policy Fund! AAUW of Missouri President Julie Triplett (l) and Kirkwood-Webster Groves past Co-President Carol Davis McDonald (r) pose with the award listing at the 2011 AAUW Convention in Washington, DC.

Carol and Barb at Kirkwood High School Science Night.

Some of the K-WG AAUW members and friends who walked with the League of Women Voters Sept. 6, 2008, to commemorate the women’s suffrage march of 1916 and encourage voter registration.