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Congratulations to Our STEM Scholarship Award Winners 2024!

Our Branch encourages high school girls to continue their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math fields into their college careers by presenting monetary awards at the end of their senior years. More than two dozen girls have received these awards over the years and most are continuing in STEM fields. Awards for 2024 were presented in April. Congratulations to these scholars!

: Co-presidents Lynne Roney (L) and Jeanne Webdell (R) present the awards to (L to R) Sydney Paglusch, Affton High School; Olivia Vogt, Valley Park High School; and Gracie Horton, Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School.

: AAUW American Fellowship recipient Atzimba Martinez of Washington University speaks on her research field of topology.

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Spring Luncheon of St. Louis AAUW Interbranch Council and Barbara Lackritz Service Awards, March 24, 2024

(Left) Christine Nobbe was honored with the Kirkwood-Webster Groves Branch’s Barbara Lackritz Service Award for 2024. Chris works for equity for girls and women in STEM fields through her passion for space exploration and promoting STEM scholarships. Congratulations to Christine!
(Right) Branch members attended the Interbranch Spring Fling Luncheon on March 24.

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The Kirkwood–Webster Groves Branch
Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Women and Girls!

Members, past members, and friends joined us for our 50-Year Anniversary Celebration Brunch, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Greenbriar Hills Country Club.
Guest Speaker was Judge Robin Ransom, Supreme Court of Missouri. See more photos here.

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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!

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.

Kirkwood Greentree Festival Sept. 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.

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.