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A FAITH IN THE FUTUREA BELIEF IN ACTION.®

IN THIS ISSUE:

volUmE 90 ISSUE 4ocTobEr–DEcEmbEr 2012

From the PresidentCelebrating Women with Hannah G. Solomon Award PresentationNew NCJW Leadership Program for MembersBack-To-School! Store Special Pull-Out Section

...and Much More!

By Darien Arnstein, State Policy Advocacy Chair

There are moments when NCJW advocacy seems to be nothing more than a frustrating and futile experience. Such as when day-care licensing legislation is “gutted” to be politically palatable, but ineffective, in protecting

our young and vulnerable children. Or when legislation is approved to require photo IDs for voting, which disenfranchises significant numbers of elderly, students, minority or low-income voters. “These are the times that try [wo]men’s souls,” to paraphrase a founder of this great country, and it’s not unusual to wonder why we keep at this difficult endeavor, even though we still believe that our democratic system matters. It’s not always easy or even enjoyable to continue writing to and meeting with our elected legislators, either at the state or national level, who are fundamentally opposed to our positions. But we do this out of the commitment that these individuals need to know that not all their constituents agree with them.

A DAy IN THE lIfE…or “WHy ADvocAcy mATTErS To mE”

fIrST ANNIvErSAry cElEbrATIoN: coUTUrIEr THroUgH THE yEArS

TheResaleShop celebrates one year at our new location with a look at fashion from nearly one hundred years ago!

What: “A Walk Through Time” Cocktail Reception and Fashion ShowWhen: Thursday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Where: TheResaleShop, 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd.

(between Ladue and Olive), St. Louis, MO 63141Why: All proceeds support the programs and services of

NCJW-St. Louis SectionCost: $18 plus a wonderful item for TheResaleShop—clothing, jewelry,

accessories, etc. Featuring: A display of the extensive, vintage collection of 1920s NYC socialite

Birdie Rosen Schvey – with select items available for purchase! Birdie was a feminist ahead of her time who attended law school in the early 1920s. You’ll be able to see her custom-made wedding dresses (there were two!), cocktail dresses and an assortment of jewelry, perfume bottles and other accessories from the 1920s through her death in the early 1990s. According to relatives, she was a “femme fatale, a guru of fashion, a legendary business woman and an inspirational feminist to all her family and friends.” This collection is lovingly shared by her family, NCJW member Patty Schvey and her husband Henry. We’ll also have a fashion show featuring clothing from the start of Couturier through today, including some of Birdie’s clothing.

Birdie Rosen Schvey

KArEN AroESTy AND mEg ScHNAbEl To rEcEIvE HANNAH g. SolomoN AWArD

It is our privilege to honor two amazing women in the St. Louis community, whose work professionally and personally is aligned with the issues NCJW holds dear. Please Join us on Thursday, November 1, 2012 as we present the Hannah G. Solomon Award – named for NCJW's founder – to Karen Aroesty (Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League, Missouri/Southern Illinois) and Meg Schnabel (Executive Director, Redevelopment Opportunities for Women in St. Louis).

cElEbrATINg WomENJoin us on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac, 2nd floor, for a reception and Hannah G. Solomon awards presentation. The cost is $20 for NCJW members and $25 for non-members. Please RSVP online at www.ncjwstl.org, or call 314-993-5181.

cElEbrATINg WomEN 2012 commITTEE

Karen Aroesty

Meg Schnabel

Nanci Bobrow*, PhD, ChairDarien ArnsteinLise Bernstein*Jill CraneAmy Spiegelglass FischerSherri Goldman*Farilyn Hale *

Marlene Hammerman*Sally KatzifMarilyn Ratkin*Susie Steinback SachsEllen SouleSusan Witte*

* Hannah G. Solomon Selection Committee Memberscontinued on page 3

2 NCJW Bulletin October–December 2012

L'Shana Tova and wishes for a sweet and healthy Jewish New Year. For me, the Jewish holidays are a perfect time to reflect on the past year and the year ahead, and to do some soul searching on

what is going to add meaning to my life. Of course, as president of NCJW – St. Louis Section, I think a lot about the programs and projects NCJW does in the community, and the events we offer our members for education and fun. My hope is that, if you are not involved, you will read this Bulletin to see how many opportunities there are at NCJW for you to become involved. And, if you are already active, I hope you will share your excitement and bring one new member into the organization this year.

To that end, let me share with you some of the fabulous events and programs that NCJW has to offer this fall. On October 11, the Election Education Series continues, featuring Governor Bob Holden, former governor of Missouri. Then, on November 8, the series will end with a recap of the general election with Jo Mannies, David Robertson and Jim Ross, which will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ethical Society. Both of these educational programs are sure to be stimulating.

The Membership department, under the direction on Membership VP Sherri Goldman has several things in store for us. Join NCJW on October 16 for a breakfast and docent tour at the Missouri History Museum of the exhibit Underneath It All, which depicts the changes in women’s undergarments from the Victorian Age to Victoria’s Secret. Thanks to chair Susan Witte for planning this fun membership event.

Ending October is a party that you will definitely want to attend. It’s our First Anniversary Celebration: Couturier through the Years. Hillary Friedman and Carolyn Satz are planning “A Walk through Time,” where you will see NCJW members model clothing worn throughout the decades, and a special one-night exhibit of

vintage garments from the 1920s from the collection of Birdie Rosen Schvey, thanks to the generosity of Patty and Henry Schvey.

Celebrating Women is always a special evening for NCJW. On Thursday, November 1, we will bestow the prestigious Hannah G. Solomon Award on two exceptional women-Karen Aroesty, Executive Director of the Anti-Defamation League and Meg Schnabel, Executive Director of Redevelopment Opportunities for Women. Nanci Bobrow, chair of Celebrating Women has planned a wonderful cocktail reception at Neiman Marcus.

Returning to summer, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention NCJW’s 12th annual Back-To-School! Store, which was held on July 22. Thank you BTSS chairs Andrea Newstead, Jenny Hoffman-Mentle, Amy Weiss, Courtney Mandel Swillinger, and Karen Silverman for making BTSS an incredible success. We served a record number of children this year – 1,100! With over 500 volunteers, BTSS can be proud of providing children with the necessities to go and stay in school. NCJW’s work in the schools continues through the Kids Community Closet program of BTSS, where our school liaisons have been busy stocking the closets to make sure students have all they need for the upcoming school year.

We ended the summer with our Shower for the Shelter, where NCJW members bought household items to furnish an apartment for the women of Lydia’s House, a provider of transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. Sharee Feldman and Sherri Goldman once again chaired this delightful event.

Lastly, I want you to know that Ellen Alper and I represented NCJW on September 6 at the Jewish Federation Annual Meeting. I am always so proud to speak on behalf of NCJW and tell people all we do. I feel confident that if you have attended or will attend any of the programs I mentioned, you too share that pride.

L'Shana Tova,

Marlene Hammerman

Marlene HammermanPresidentNCJW–St. Louis Section [email protected]

295 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63141

314-993-5181Email: [email protected]

www.ncjwstl.org

(Between Olive and Ladue)Phone: 314-692-8141

Fax: 314-692-8148www.theresaleshop.org

Ellen AlperExecutive Director

Jessica MeansResale Shop Manager

Marissa RosenDevelopment Associate

June ThomasOffice ManagerKari Vincent

EditorMarketing DirectorNancy WeigleyProgram Director

A Charitable Project of NCJW - St. Louis Section

From the President

2012-2013Executive Team

2012-2013Board of Directors

PresidentMarlene HammermanTreasurerLiz KruvandSecretaryErin SchreiberVP AdvocacyJennifer BernsteinVP AdministrationBetty KaganCo-VPs Community ServiceGail EisenkramerAndrea Newstead

VP Fund DevelopmentJenny AbelesVP LeadershipSusan KatzmanVP MembershipSherri GoldmanVP MarketingJill GubinState Policy Advocacy ChairDarien ArnsteinImmediate Past PresidentFarilyn Hale

Cynthia AlbinAlissa ArstNanci BobrowMichelle BrooksAmy Fenster BrownJennifer DeutschPepe FinnHillary FriedmanLori GoldbergDianne GoldinClara GoldmanJenny Hoffman-Mentle

Sally KatzifBeth KodnerFritzi LainoffLaura LeveyMarcia Evers Levy Lenore Pepper Marilyn RatkinCarolyn SatzJennifer Scissors Bonnie Solomon Abby SusmanAmy Weiss

October–December 2012 NCJW Bulletin 3

ADvocAcy

Jennifer Bernstein, Vice President – Advocacy ([email protected])Darien Arnstein, State Policy Advocacy Chair ([email protected])

DEcISIoN 2012NCJW wants YOU to make sure your voice is heard in our democratic process in the upcoming national general election on November 6. Important dates and deadlines:

The deadline for voter registration is October 10. If you (or a friend or family member) have recently moved, gotten married or had a change of name, you should make sure you are properly registered to vote in Missouri. For more information about voter registration, go to this link: http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register.aspx.

If you (or a friend or family member) will be unable to vote in person on November 6, you can:

• Apply by mail or fax to vote absentee. The request is due by October 31. If you have voting-age children who are away at college, please encourage them to apply to vote absentee in Missouri:

• Vote in person at your local election authority until 5:00 pm on Monday, November 5:

For more voting information and absentee ballot documents, use this link: http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote.aspx#Absentee. Significant issues of concern to women are at stake in the upcoming legislative term: women’s reproductive access, Social Security, health care, voter ID laws, Title X family planning funding, domestic violence protections, Roe v. Wade, equal pay for women, and certainly many others. These are critical issues for our society. Make sure you, your friends and family members are registered to vote, and make sure to vote on November 6!voTErS’ gUIDE: ISSUES oN THE

bAlloTAs a 501(c)3 organization, NCJW cannot take positions on candidates. But we can share our perspective on ballot issues. NCJW urges the following:

8 Vote “NO” on Constitutional Amendment 3, which would change the current “Missouri Court Plan” for judge selection in Missouri. The “Missouri Court Plan” is currently a model for many other states, and provides important protections for an impartial and non-partisan selection process of judges.

8 Vote “NO” on Proposition E, which would limit the process to develop a state health exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act.

9 Vote “YES” on Proposition B, to increase the tobacco tax as a way to discourage smoking and provide additional funding to our schools.

For more information on the above issues and the NCJW perspective, please contact Ellen Alper, Executive Director at 314-993-5181. She’ll make sure you reach the right expert, depending upon the issue you need addressed.

Then, just when we’re at our lowest point, the NCJW office receives a call from Governor Nixon’s office to ask for NCJW’s perspective on our opposition to recent state legislation. It would allow employers to “opt out” of offering women’s reproductive healthcare options, including birth control, if they have “moral objections” to doing so. Our calls, emails, letters to the editor and A-List ads over the spring months did make a difference. And when the Governor announced on July 12th that he was vetoing this legislation, NCJW was over the top with excitement!

Successes are (sadly) few, but perhaps that makes them that much sweeter. As with the Lilly Ledbetter Equal Pay legislation, Hate Crimes legislation and the Affordable Care Act, these successes take time and (much) effort – including working with terrific coalition partners – but they are worthwhile! If you agree, please consider becoming more involved in NCJW advocacy. We’ll provide the helmets for when you’re ready to hit your head against the wall, but we’ll also be there to celebrate our rare victories together!

“Why Advocacy matters to me,” continued from page 1

To find your polling place, go to the following link: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/

voterlookup/default.aspx


ADvocAcy

Jennifer Bernstein, Vice President – Advocacy ([email protected])Darien Arnstein, State Policy Advocacy Chair ([email protected])

SAvE THE DATE: WASHINgToN INSTITUTE, mArcH 17-19, 2013Don’t miss NCJW’s premier tri-annual public policy event, Washington Institute, set for March 17 – 19 in our nation’s capital. NCJW members from

across the country will gather to enhance our knowledge of the issues and challenges

facing our country and our world through in-depth briefings by political leaders and policy experts.

WASHINgToN INSTITUTE fEATUrES:

• Motivating presenters and keynote speakers directly tied to our key issues

• Networking with like-minded activists around the country • Advocating on the Hill with our Missouri Congressional

Representatives and Senators

Our Section is sending a large delegation to Washington Institute, and we would love for you to be a part of it! Get energized and educated about public policy and advocacy, and connect with women from St. Louis and beyond. As a special consideration, we provide a subsidy on hotel and registration for members who can commit to becoming future Section leaders. Please contact Ellen Alper at [email protected] or Darien Arnstein at [email protected] to register or learn more.

HEAlINg HEArTS bANK ExpANDS The Healing Hearts Bank, our Microlending project for survivors of domestic violence, is expanding. After successfully working with Lydia’s House over the past year, we are opening our second

branch with Safe Connections, thanks to the generous support of NCJW member Nina Swartz. The branch is set to open in October.

Our banks provide small loans, up to $500, to women who are creating new lives for themselves after leaving a life of domestic abuse. Many of the women we work with are unable to borrow money from traditional sources, having had their credit intentionally ruined by their abuser, or have no credit at all because their abuser controlled all of the finances. Each bank is run by a group of volunteers from our partner agency and members of NCJW. While volunteering as “bankers,” the women learn about finances, spreadsheets and loan applications. They learn how to run a meeting and are empowered to help other women. It’s not just about the money, but about all the other skills the women gain by working with each other. With the help of NCJW volunteers, they decide how to use the funds and set up payment plans, interest rates and loan documents.

We are also reaching out to secure funding to open additional branches in the future, with each bank needing a minimum of $5,000 to start. Please contact Marissa Rosen ([email protected]) if you are interested in sponsoring a branch of the Healing Hearts Bank. To volunteer or learn more, please contact project chair Marilyn Ratkin ([email protected]) or Ellen Alper ([email protected]). You can also call the office, 314-993-5181.

AfTEr ElEcTIoN DAy…NCJW is committed to informing members on important ballot issues and positions as we move closer to the elections. Through our monthly Election Education series, we have had the privilege of gaining insight from tremendous speakers, including former Missouri Governor Bob Holden, columnist Eric Mink, Promote the Vote’s Denise Lieberman and County Assessor Jake Zimmerman.

The final program in the series, held in conjunction with Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice and the National Women’s Political Caucus–St. Louis, will be held on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 PM at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road in Richmond Heights. Panelists Jo Mannies, David Robertson and Jim Ross will provide an election wrap-up. The event is free of charge, however, an RSVP is appreciated by calling the office at 314-993-5181. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; program begins at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

rAISE yoUr HAND for SIlENT WITNESSThe Silent Witness program is gearing up for Domestic Violence Awareness month in October with brand new statues. NCJW

is looking for two new co-chairs to help us reach as many people as possible with this incredibly powerful program. The chairs of the project work on promoting display of the statues in our community and making sure their stories are current. It doesn’t take a lot of time — just some creativity! If you are interested in becoming a co-chair, please contact Jennifer Bernstein at [email protected].

17-19MARCH

2013


lEADErSHIp

Susan Katzman, Vice President of Leadership ([email protected])

ExplorE yoUr INNEr lEADErSHIp TAlENTS

HElp WANTED AT THE NcJW offIcEDo you know how to update websites? Are you a regular on Facebook or Twitter? If so, then NCJW could use your help to expand our social media presence. Please contact Kari Vincent, our Marketing Director at [email protected] or call her at 314-993-5181 and share your expertise. It’s a great volunteer job you can do on your own time from home or our office.

We’re also creating a list of volunteers who have time during the day to help with membership mailings. This group will come together as-needed at the NCJW offices, share coffee and snacks, and help get out the mailings that are so important to our membership. If you’d like to be on our “mailing brigade,” just contact June Thomas and leave your name and contact information. June can be reached at 314-993-5181 or by email at [email protected].

Join us for a unique, hands-on leadership training program beginning in January 2012. Developed expressly for NCJW, participants will get:

• Training and cultivation for future NCJW Board, committee and leadership roles

• Leadership skills that can be valuable in work, synagogue, PTO and other volunteer situations

• Awareness of NCJW and its place within the broader St. Louis community

• Opportunity to explore a more enhanced sense of who they are, their potential and power

•progrAm DETAIlS

locATIoNAll sessions will be held at the NCJW Offices, 295 N. Lindbergh in Creve Coeur

TImE frAmESix Saturday mornings; 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

coST:$75 payable to NCJW$125 for non-members (includes first year’s dues)

NUmbErS12-15 women

commITmENTThe following is expected:

• Completion of an application with one letter of reference (employer, friend, etc.)

• Attendance at all sessions• Agreement that within 12 months of program completion to

assume a leadership role within NCJW

DATES/TopIcSThe program will expose women to a variety of speakers and presenters. Woven throughout will be skill building, personal exploration and NCJW – St. Louis Section information.

Session I: January 26, 2013 – Dynamics of LeadershipSession II: february 9, 2013 – Exploring Effective

Communication SkillsSession III: march 9, 2013 – Balancing Your Life Among Work,

Family and Personal NeedsSession Iv: April 13, 2013 – Understanding the Not-For-Profit

World and How It Functions Understanding the Internal Structure of NCJWSession v: may 4, 2013 – Exploring the St. Louis Community and

Region and where NCJW Fits InSession vI: June 1, 2013 – Utilizing Your Potential

To ApplyApplications are available online at www.ncjwstl.org or by calling June at NCJW (314-993-5181) to have an application sent to you. Applications are due by November 12, 2012. Notification will be made to participants no later than December 1, 2012.

QUESTIoNSPlease contact Susan Katzman at [email protected], Hillary Friedman at [email protected], Carolyn Satz at [email protected], or Nanci Bobrow at [email protected].

Yesterday's leadership class---today's Section leaders.


commUNITy SErvIcE

Gail Eisenkramer, Co-Vice President ([email protected]) Andrea Newstead, Co-Vice President ([email protected])

WIfE-WIDoW-WomAN: THrEE DEcADES of comforTFor over 36 years, NCJW has sponsored Wife-Widow-Woman, a support group for women who have lost their husbands. Helen Kornblum, MSW, and Sue Heller Marcus initiated the program, and later participants and NCJW members Jean Bloch and Mary Lou Steiner were recruited to serve as the first “volunteer leaders” alongside the professional counselors. Jean and Mary Lou volunteered for years to assist these support groups. Jean’s family recognized how much the group had helped her and has financially supported the program in her memory since she passed away in 1997.

Bobbi Ring began the Wife-Widow-Woman support groups in 2008. She recently offered these comments about her experience, first as a participant and then as a leader. "Success in the position of volunteer leader for the Wife-Widow-Woman program is measured by the participants in the program. I am very proud and enormously gratified when a woman going through the program

shares how much I am helping her through the difficult journey of being a widow. It will be 8 years in October when my husband of 42 years died. My sister who became a widow earlier convinced me to participate in the Wife-Widow-Woman grief support group. After protesting, I did, and I never regretted the experience, the friendships and the professional leadership. I was invited to be a volunteer several years ago and worked with three different and wonderful facilitators. I find myself reaching out to other widows and widowers in various stages of mourning, and attempting to share what I have learned and to continue to be a resource. I thank NCJW for this opportunity to be of service in this very important group and for providing this valuable program in our community."

HElp WomEN NAvIgATE loSS WITH WIfE-WIDoW-WomANAfter becoming a widow, Jean Stein Bloch chose to start fresh in St. Louis near her brother Nardie Stein, his wife Sally, and other relatives. Knowing the pain caused by grief, the Steins urged Jean to join NCJW’s Wife-Widow-Woman (WWW) program. The program yielded deep and enduring relationships, and Jean was motivated to serve as a volunteer leader in subsequent WWW groups. For many years, she helped many women facing the challenges of painful loss.

Jean Stein Bloch died of natural causes in 1997. In her memory, Nardie and Sally continue to honor their sister with significant annual support for this unique program. We thank the Steins on behalf of the hundreds of women in our community who have participated in WWW sessions in the past years. If you know someone who could benefit from this program, please encourage them to call Nancy Weigley, NCJW Program Director at 314-993-5181. Consider donating to the WWW fund online at ncjwstl.org or by calling Marissa Rosen, NCJW Development Director at 314-993-5181.

Bobbi Ring

It's not too early to start thinking about sponsoring our projects. A special thanks to the following for their support of next year's Back-To-School! Store.

AnonymousBoeing St. Louis Employees Community FundFourteen Fund of the St. Louis BluesHerman & Amelia Heyman Foundation

Thank you to Jewish Council Against Family Violence for supporting

Silent Witness.


commUNITy SErvIcE

SHoWEr for THE SHElTErIn cooperation with Lydia’s House, more than 30 women brought gifts and raised money to furnish a new apartment for a family affected by domestic violence. Thanks to project co-chairs Sherri Goldman and Sharee Feldman, to Sherri for hosting, and to all who helped provide a temporary home for a family in our community.

Slyvia Powers, Audrey Friedman and Susan Witte

Enid Weisberg Frank, Eve Frank Bensky and Jessica Means Jennifer Deutsch and Andrea Newstead

Judy Zafft and Mandy Rubenstein

Sharee Feldman and Sherri Goldman, Project Chairs, Hosts


DEvElopmENT

Jenny Abeles, Vice President – Fund Development ([email protected])

An array of possibilities exists with the National Council of Jewish Women – St. Louis Section for donors who are interested in naming opportunities. Naming a mezuzah or a room in our new building is a wonderful way to pay tribute to a loved one while supporting NCJW. There are only five mezuzot left to be named, all lovingly custom made for NCJW by local artist and member Diane Katzman. Honor a friend or family member, memorialize a loved one, or use your own name to show your support of NCJW!

Please consider dedicating a mezuzah for $1,000 for the following spaces:

• Volunteer and Community Service Office

• President’s Office • Board Room • Entry Foyer • Kitchen

Please contact Ellen Alper at 314-993-5181 for a full list of naming opportunities. Gifts can be paid at the time of the pledge or over several months or years.

bUIlDINg fUND DoNorSThe Staenberg Family FoundationFox Family FoundationDrs. Nanci and James BobrowMarilyn and Andrew BerkowMarilyn and Gary RatkinMarlene and Harley HammermanSusan KatzmanSherri and Steve NewsteadMarissa and Howard RosenLenore and Edwin PepperFran and Gary Zamler

AUcTIoN ITEmS NEEDED ANNUAl TrIvIA NIgHTNCJW's Trivia Night is set for Saturday, February 23, 2013. It’s our 8th annual event and sure to sell out again! We need your help to secure the best items for our raffle and auction. Please contact Nancy Weigley at [email protected] or call her at 314-993-5181 if you have items to donate or access to great things where we can use your name to secure a donation. Thanks in advance for your help.

It’s been an amazing year at NCJW, and we couldn’t have done it without your ongoing help and support. Besides the Back-To-School! Store (see separate section in this Bulletin), we accomplished the following during the 2011-2012 fiscal year:

• Moved our offices and TheResaleShop to a new location

• Established a new project—the Healing Hearts Bank—a microlending program for victims of domestic violence

• Conducted two sessions of Wife-Widow-Woman. • Created new storage areas in our building for TheResaleShop and BTSS, saving the cost of having to store BTSS merchandise off site.

• Introduced hundreds of new customers to TheResaleShop, increasing revenues.

• Introduced hundreds of new donors to our TheResaleShop, increasing donations.

• Engaged new volunteers in all of our programs and projects

• Hosted an Ice Cream Social new member event • Hosted two Coffees with the President for new members

• Attracted over 350 people to BRAVO, raising over $75,000 to support our programs and projects

• Increased NCJW’s presence using social media. • Successfully advocated for the Governor to veto SB 749.

• Ran four A-List ads in the Jewish Light to educate and inform our community.

NAmINg opporTUNITIES AT oUr NEW bUIlDINg

mAKE yoUr gIfT To THE ANNUAl cAmpAIgNDon’t forget to send in your gift for this year’s annual campaign. Your support is so important to our mission of helping women, children and families. Make your voice heard with your contribution—it will allow us to continue to expand our programs to help more people in our community.

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November 23 and 24

Dr. martin luther King Day Sale:January 18 and 19

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mEmbErSHIp

Sherri Goldman, Vice President – Membership ([email protected] )

brINg A frIEND:

Meet your NCJW girlfriends for a light breakfast and docent-led tour of Underneath It All, a special exhibit of three centuries of fashionable silhouettes at the Missouri History Museum.

Tuesday, October 169:00-11:00 a.m.

$18 for NCJW members ~ New members receive $18 off membership

dues by joining same day

Thank you to our sponsor, Miss Elaine, event chair Susan Witte, and VP of Membership Sherri Goldman.

Jenny [email protected]

Stacy Abeles#4 St. Alfred RoadSt. Louis, MO 63141-8118

Emily Alper 7300 Tulane AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63130-2906314-583-5235

Melissa Alper7300 Tulane Avenue St. Louis, MO 63130-2906314-680-5234

Emily Bobrow416 Westwood Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2802

Katherine Brodsky325 N. Meramec Avenue #25St. Louis, MO 63105-3784

Marcia [email protected]

Susan Fine3915 Tamara TrailPacific, MO 63069-3123636-273-1241

Irene Fowle42 Ridgemoor DriveSt. Louis, MO 63105-3038

Dorismae Friedman7425 Pelican Bay Blvd. #1904Naples, FL 34108-5505239-261-6001

Mindee Gall20285 Wildcat Run DriveEstero, FL 33928

Amy [email protected]

Bunny [email protected]

Betty Kagan652 Emerson Road #102St. Louis, MO 63141-6775

Diane Kalishman6 Fordyce LaneSt. Louis, MO 63124-1354

Karen [email protected]

Sharon [email protected]

Debbie Kramer3 Layton TerraceSt. Louis, MO 63124-1893

Fran [email protected]

Frances Lerner1 New Ballas Place #232St. Louis, MO 63146-8713

Elaine Levinsohn13550 S. Outer 40 RoadChesterfield, MO 63017

Rebecca Milton10947 Vauxhall DriveSt. Louis, MO 63146-5579

Victoria Osborne, Ph.D.533 Colebrook Drive #ASt. Louis, MO 63119-4183

Mary Ann Pass909 Hanna Valley Estates DriveBallwin, MO 63021-6884

Rebecca [email protected]

Joan [email protected]

Linda [email protected]

Julie Stearns370 Maduro StreetWindsor, CA 95492-7934

Courtney Mandel Swillinger110 Ladue Woods Estates DriveSt. Louis, MO 63141-7377

Diane Weinstock10962 Chambray CourtSt. Louis, MO 63141-7717

Margie [email protected]

Muriel [email protected]

Please Welcome New Members:Lauren Brody1227 Kennebec RoadChesterfield, MO [email protected]

Sondra Dobinsky 12341 Betsy Ross LaneSt. Louis, MO 63146-4636(314)[email protected]

Barbara Finch505 North & South Road #2CSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Barbara German1279 Guelbreth Lane #303St. Louis, MO [email protected]

NcJW mEmbErSHIp DIrEcTory UpDATESThe NCJW Membership Directory is published every three year. Updates to the directory are included periodically in the Bulletin. The next directory is planned for spring 2013. Send updates with your annual campaign contribution, dues renewal or contact the office ([email protected] or 314-993-5181).

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SAvE THE DATE:A delicious evening awaits for NCJW at KaKao on January 16 at 7 p.m. Details to follow!

Kakao Maplewood 7272 Manchester Road Maplewood, MO 63143


mEmbErSHIp

Sherri Goldman, Vice President – Membership ([email protected] )

Carole S. Goldstein14308 Gatwick CourtChesterfield, MO [email protected]

Ellen Hartz7450 Washington AvenueSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Muriel Hartz230 S. Brentwood Blvd. #14GSt. Louis, [email protected]

Michelle Hoberman14538 Exton LaneChesterfield, MO [email protected]

Julie Hoffman10379 Tuxford Drive #1St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Julie Lazarus (Todd)477 Meadow Green PlaceSt. Louis, MO 63141-7445314-681-7724 [email protected]

Harriet F. Lipnick 656 Spyglass Summit DriveChesterfield, MO [email protected]

Lara Loiterstein (Dan)14230 Kinderhook DriveChesterfield, MO 63017-2922314-392-9366 [email protected]

Sue Meredith (Michael)#8 Sunview LaneSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Nicola Moss8009 Gannon AvenueSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Amanda Shuman6324 Southwood AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63105-4001314-541-1124ashuman.iu.edu

Lynn Spewak2236 Croydon WalkSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Sandra Taryle25 Willowyck CourtSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Renee S. Wasserman (Robert)6315 Waterman AvenueSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Sarah Beth Waxman6519 San Bonita Avenue #3ESt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Lauren R. Weiss7305 Forsyth Blvd. 2FLSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

New Life Members:

Elyse C. Feinstein8050 Venetian DriveSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

Regular Members who are now Life Members

Suzanne Gellman Darcy Glidewell Marlene Lefton Sarah Molina Erin Schreiber Joanne Schwartz Edith Tashma Enid Weisberg-Frank

In loving memory of

Ilene Joseph

NcJW mEmbErSHIp DIrEcTory UpDATES−clIp AND SAvE−

bUIlDINg fUND DoNorS, continued from page 8 Betsy MehlmanFastsigns of BridgetonJudith and Gil GrandFarilyn and Rand HaleLorry and Richard BlathRosalyn BorgBenita and Burton BoxermanEdith and Harvey BrownGail and Charles EisenkramerMarlene EisensteinAudrey FriedmanLois and Robert FriedmanMaxine and Alan FriedmanLori and Stephen GoldbergLois GouldSandy and Jules RedlerBeatrice RothbergSusan SaleEvelyn and Barry Witten

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ManagementBuckingham Asset ManagementDécor Interiors and JewelryAmy and Kevin FischerAnnie and Chris GarlichNancy and Randy GreenLauren and Kyle KernerLucy and David LevyKara and Bob NewmarkPure Holdings, LLCEmily and Robert RosenfeldThe Rubin Family FoundationSusie and Jonathan SachsJill and Aaron SettlerSimons JewelersSolon Gershman, Inc.Upper End Properties

IN KIND DoNorSCompanion Catering & CafesCreative Producers GroupFK Photo StudioLents and AssociatesSerendipityWHAT-A-YA NUTS?!

HANNAH g. SolomoN SUSTAINErS$5,000 AND AbovEJane GoldbergNancy KranzbergPam Lester Lucy Lopata, Ph.D.

HANNAH g. SolomoN SUpporTErS$1,001-$4,999Nanci Bobrow, Ph.D. Marlene Hammerman Nancy Siteman Marilyn Berkow Noemi Neidorff Carolyn Satz Lois GouldJill Settler

HANNAH g. SolomoN DoNorS$1,000 AND UNDErEllen Alper Kathy Berg Evelyn Cohen Sharee Feldman Pepe Prince Finn Sue Fischlowitz Roxanne Frank Hillary Friedman Judith Gall Sherri Goldman Nancy GreenTracy Goldberg-Gross Katherine Gross Stephanie Ludmer Gross Kitty Gross Farilyn Hale Joanne Iskiwitch Janklow Family Diane KatzmanSarah KovenockHannah Langsam Lucy Shelden Levy Ann Lux Joyce Margulis Helene Meisler Adrienne Momi Betty Ann Moulton Barbara Newmark Ilene Ordower

Lorrie Poscover Judy Putzel Marissa Rosen Peggy Ross Geraldine SchillerRuth Siteman Linda Stark Marilyn Steinback Rochelle Weiss Marilyn Werner

ANNUAl cAmpAIgNlEADErSHIp lEvEl$500-$999Jenny AbelesHolly BernsteinGail EisenkramerBettie GershmanDebra HorwitzKaren KalishNancy KalishmanBeatrice RothbergMarilyn SteinbackKaren Suroff

ANNUAl cAmpAIgNcHAmpIoN lEvEl $250-$499Dorette GoldbergSusan K. GoldbergJudith GrandSally KatzifLynn LyssTerri MasonRuth RosenSusan SaleLaurie LeMaster SternSusan Witte

ANNUAl cAmpAIgNrolE moDEl lEvEl $100-$249Cynthia AlbinMelissa BarisSandy BellJen BernsteinJune BiermanEdith BinderLorry BlathLaura BlumenfeldRosalyn BorgGreta Camel

Christine ChadwickBetsy CohenBeth DeutschEdie FemanThe Frank & Bessie Spielberg

FoundationLois FriedmanLori GoldbergDianne GoldinLois GoldringDolores GrollmanFarilyn HaleAmy HammermanTerry HiekenJudy HoffmanCarol JacobsonGladys Reeves KandelMarianne KarshNatalie KauffmanJackie KlebanLisa KranerRuby LapinMarlene LeftonPeggy LentsLaura LeveySally LevyTerri LeytonJoy LissShirley LondeSherri LyssPatty Gitt MalashockShelley MarglousSusan MatlofJudith MiltonJerre MinnerSarah MolinaShirley MosingerFrala Brown OsherowHeather Cohen PadratzikMyra PotashnickLeslie RebyEmily RosenfeldCathy RothsteinMartha ScharffErin SchreiberMargot SchwabJoanne SchwartzGlenda SeldinAndrea ShankerCarole SimonEllen SouleBarbara StarkKaren Stern

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ANNUAl cAmpAIgNADvocATE lEvEl $99 AND UNDErCeleste AmitinHarriette ArkinHenriette BarkenJan BaronDede BergIsabel BoniukBenita BoxermanSusan BoxermanLee BraffJosephine CasselArlen ChaleffNorma CherryGloria CohenLinda DahlReva DavisJennifer DeutschJudy DeutschMarlene EisensteinHilary Daniel EngelhardtRoberta FeinsteinGloria FeldmanBarbara FermanShirley FingerSusan FliesherShirley FredlichElaine FremderKate GibbsEsther GoldenhershRenee GoodmanSheilah GrossDoris GrossmanVicki Gelber Groswald

Debra HalpernJenny Hoffman-MentleMargaret IsraelAnn JacobsRegina JickMarsha KarneyBarry KayesBetsy KernerBeth KodnerShirley Lieber KronemerFran KunitzDonna LainoffBarbara LevinCarole LevinJaclyn LevyMarcia Evers LevyAnn LoitersteinLouise MandelMimi MednikowRosalind NeumanAndrea NewsteadIda OrensteinDiana PadratzikJulie PlaxEvelyn PortnoffEdith PriceVida PrinceSandy RedlerGladys ReichenbachRenee RosenShirley RosenthalVida SaxBetty SchwartzEsther SchweichHelen SeehermanAileen ShapiroPamela SiegelNaomi SilvermintzBonnie SolomonDorothy SteinCarolyn SuffianAbby SusmanZena UtrechtEsther WatelIlene WittelsSheryl Zigler

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ManagementDrs. Nanci and James BobrowEdward JonesGreensfelder, Meker & Gale, P.C.Marlene and Harley

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Fenster BrownBrunswick BowlingBuild-A-Bear WorkshopCamp Ramot AmoonaCamp SabraThe Center for Mind, Body

& SpiritCity of Clayton Parks and

RecreationClear Channel CommunicationsDarcy’s DesignsDiane Katzman Jewelry DesignDierbergs - BrentwoodDimensions Dance CenterEdward Jones – Brooke JansenElan SalonDierbergs - BrentwoodFrida’s DeliGo Girl ErrandsGranite City Food & Brewery Grooming by Stephanie AlportGymboreeFarilyn HaleHappy TailsThe Heights-Richmond Heights

Community CenterJewish Community CenterKatherine Jessica CollectionsKathy Berg

Le Jardin Laser & Spa ServicesMelisa LinkLuxco, Inc.Mamma Mia - BroadwayMargaret’s Inc.Marriott Hotels & Resorts-St.

LouisMichaels West SalonMimi’s CafeMissouri Running CompanyThe MunyThe Phantom Company, LP,

BroadwayPie-in-the–Sky – Marcia

MermelsteinPomme Cafe & Wine BarQuinn-Parker Creative – Kim

Goldstone Dan and Amanda RadmanThe Repertory Theatre of St.

LouisRich Girl Cookies – Susan RichThe Ritz - Carlton, ClaytonSally & Ken KatzifSamantha’s Other PlaceEmily SchwedtSerendipity Homemade Ice

CreamSpaaah EscapesSpoonful of Sugar PhotographySt. Louis AV Sweet and SassySweet Somethings – Rachel

Katzman The SheldonThe Studio Jewelry Boutique-

Cathy ArstGeorgee & Jeff WaldmanWHERE MagazineWorld Wines


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NCJW St. Louis Section Tribute FundJune 6, 2012 – September 7, 2012

Key to Fund ListingTributes are listed under the name of the person honored or remembered. Each tribute is keyed with the initials of the fund to which the contribution was made. The fund initials appear after the donor’s name. Funds are listed below by category. Tributes received too late to make the deadline of this bulletin will appear in the next issue. For further information concerning a fund or contribution, please call 314-993-5181. Please note: We no longer send acknowledgement cards to donors.

• Denotes Chai Tribute of $18-$24 Tribute of $25-$49 Gold Tribute of $50 or more

CHILDREN (BTSS) Back-To-School! Store™ Fund (JP) Julius Perlstein Fund for Children (LF) Lassie Frager Fund (LWM) Lois W. Markus Fund (WBL) William B. and Bernice Susman Lee Fund for

Back-To-School! Store™ (KCC) Kids Community ClosetSERVICES TO WOMEN (WWW-JB) Jean Stein Bloch - Wife-Widow-Woman Fund (WES) Women’s Emergency Services Tribute Fund

(SP) SECTION PRIORITIES (SLL) Ruth and Nancy Siteman Leadership Legacy Fund PRESIDENT’S DISCRETIONARY FUND (ATK) Harry Fredrick and Ann Trepp Koenigsberg FundSERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS (CC) Crown Center and Older Adult Programs (WMF) Wilma Messing Fund DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (SF) Sosnoff Fund

IN ApprEcIATIoN of:

Marilyn Fox

Joan & Sherman Silber (LF)

IN HoNor of:

Batya Abramson-Goldstein’s Athena Awardee From Hellenic Spirit Foundation • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

Batya Abramson-Goldstein’s Interfaith Leader of the Year Award • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

Emily Baron’s Marriage

Darien & Steve Arnstein (SP)

• NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

Morton Baron’s Special Birthday


Morton Baron’s Special Birthday

Mickey & Marvin Goldman (KCC)

David & Elayne Lieberman (BTSS)

Norma & Morton Baron’s New Granddaughter • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

Norma & Morton Baron’s New Granddaughter Mickey & Marvin Goldman (KCC)

Dorothy Bell’s New Daughter—Jasmine Briele Bell • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

Jeff Blath’s Marriage to Lisa Kalik

• Neal & Susan Kalishman (BTSS)


Maris Berg’s New Grandson,-- Eddie Berg Nancy & Andy Weigley (BTSS)


Daniel Bernstein’s Engagement To Emily Susie, Bill, Rachel, Emily & Paul Rosenfeld

(SP)Rachel Bernstein’s Engagement To Sam Susie, Bill, Rachel, Emily & Paul Rosenfeld

(SP)Emily Bobrow & Harsha Thirumurthy’s New Son—Reuben Bobrow Thirumurthy • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

James Bobrow’s Speedy Recovery Barbara Bianco, Betty Jane Rothman &

Ellie Sachs (SLL)

Marlene & Harley Hammerman (ATK)

Sally & Ken Katzif (BTSS)

Marilyn & Gary Ratkin (SP)


James Bobrow’s Speedy Recovery

Joel & Esther Weltman (SP)

Nanci & James Bobrow’s New Grandson—Reuben Bobrow Thirumurthy Darien & Steve Arnstein (SP)

Marlene & Harley Hammerman (SP)

Alice & Alan Ludmer (SP)

Henry & Ilene Ordower (KCC)

Carolyn & Larry Satz (SLL)

Erin, Marc, Abby & Lily Schreiber (BTSS)

• Lise & Lee Bernstein (KCC)

• Rick & Sherri Goldman (BTSS)

• Farilyn & Randy Hale (BTSS)

• Sally & Ken Katzif (BTSS)


• Marilyn & Gary Ratkin (WES)

• Howard, Marissa, Joshua & Emily Rosen (SP)

Nanci & James Bobrow’s New Grandson—Reuben Bobrow Thirumurthy Susan Katzman (SLL)

Miles Benjamin Brown’s Birth

Davis & Leo Brown (BTSS)


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Jackie & Ken Kleban’s 40th Anniversary Steve & Sherri Newstead (BTSS)

Francine & Joel Schraier (BTSS)

• Marlene & Harley Hammerman (BTSS)


Karen Knopf’s Special Birthday


• Marilyn & Gary Ratkin (SP)

Stan Kurland’s Special Birthday

Judy & Keith Grosz and Family (BTSS)

Harriet Lipnick’s Speedy Recovery


Maia Medve’s Marriage to Dan Jimenez • Susan & Gary Meltz (BTSS)

Lindsey Meltz’ Marriage to Kenny James Francine & Joel Schraier (BTSS)

• Deena & David Goran (SP)


• Marsha Steinback (WES)

Andrea Newstead—Great Back To School! Store Amy Fenster Brown (BTSS)

Lauren & Daniel Pachter’s New Son—Stephen Aaron PachterBill & JoAnn Frazier (BTSS)

Heather & Jay Padratzik’s New Son—Owen Padratzik Amy, Jeff, Davis & Leo Brown (BTSS)


Ina & Allan Padratzik’s New Grandson—Owen Padratzik Marge & Ron Fenster (BTSS)

Alan Pareira’s Speedy Recovery

Scott & Jen Bernstein (BTSS)

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Potashnick’s New Grandson—Nathan • Mark & Sharee Feldman (BTSS)

Gary Ratkin’s Retirement

Leanne & Harvey Schneider (KCC)

Marilyn Ratkin’s NCJW Leadership Award Leanne & Harvey Schneider (KCC)

Sandy Rosen’s 13 Years at Allergy Consultants Steve & Sherri Newstead (BTSS)

Emma Roth’s High School Graduation

• Aly Abrams (SP)

Michael Samuel’s Marriage to Sammy Unsell Peggy Yanover (ATK)

Stephanie & Larry Samuels’ 40th Anniversary Sally & Ken Katzif (BTSS)


Adam Satz’ Marriage To Laura Fry

Steve & Sherri Newstead (BTSS)

• Nanci & James Bobrow (SLL)


Francine & Joel Schraier’s 40th Wedding Anniversary Marlene & Harley Hammerman (SP)

Steve & Sherri Newstead (BTSS)


Joanne & Dan Schwartz’s New Grandson, Ethan • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

• Marilyn & Gary Ratkin (WES)

Lucy & Kenny Schwartz’s 40th Wedding Anniversary • Marlene & Harley Hammerman (SP)

Andy & Stan Shanker’s Anniversary

Gary & Marilyn Ratkin (KCC)


Arlene Shaw


Arlene Shaw’s Birthday

Lise & Lee Bernstein (BTSS)

Karen Silverman—Great Back To School! Store Amy Fenster Brown (BTSS)

Ruth & Alvin Siteman’s 60th Wedding Anniversary • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

Fran Brownstein’s Special Birthday

Rosalyn Borg (SP)

Lois Ross (SP)

Jill Crane’s Special Birthday

Amy Fischer & Jill Settler (BTSS)

David Einhorn’s Speedy Recovery

Elaine & Don Kramer (BTSS)

Greg Fox’s Continued Good Health

Sandy & Jules Redler (SP)

Charlie & Susie Frank’s New Grandson—Stephen Aaron Pachter • Bill & JoAnn Frazier (BTSS)

Maxine Friedman’s New Granddaughter—Ella Ivy Tasman • NCJW Board & Staff (SP)

Morton & Leslie Friedman’s 25th Anniversary Steve & Sherri Newstead (BTSS)

Sunny Glassberg’s Special Birthday

Lois Ross (SP)


Roberta Goran’s Special Birthday

Kenny & Lucy Schwartz (BTSS)

Austin Gurney’s Birth/Adoption

Amy Fenster Brown (SP)

Abby Hammerman’s Engagement To Jim Owen Jen & Scott Bernstein (BTSS)


Abby Hammerman’s Engagement To Jim Owen Susan & Gary Meltz (BTSS)

Marlene Hammerman’s Installation as the St. Louis Section President Amy Fenster Brown (BTSS)

Peggy Yanover (ATK)

Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Hochman’s New Great-Grandson Bob & Lois Friedman (BTSS)


Jenny Hoffman-Mentle—Great Back To School! Store Amy Fenster Brown (BTSS)


TrIbUTES

Thank You for Your Generosity!

Ruth & Alvin Siteman

Audrey Rothbarth (BTSS)

Ruth & Alvin Siteman

Ruth Siteman (SLL)

Jay Straus’ Special Birthday

Lois Ross (SP)

Courtney Mandel Swillinger—Great Back To School! Store Amy Fenster Brown (BTSS)

Emily Wagman’s Wedding

Ken & Lucy Schwartz (BTSS)

Amy Weiss--Great Back To School! Store Amy Fenster Brown (BTSS)

Janie Weiss—Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Awardee Marlene & Harley Hammerman (BTSS)


Sanford Weiss

Karen & Henry Stern (BTSS)

Rochelle Weiss’ Speedy Recovery


• Michelle Witten’s Wedding

Alice & Alan Ludmer (SP)


IN mEmory of:

Monte Abrams

Joyce & Marvin Kosky (SP)

Dr. Bernard


• Carolynn & Steve Wolff (SP)

David Bosse


Harry Dalin

JoAnn & Bob Lewis (WMF)


• Farilyn & Randy Hale (BTSS)

• Marlene & Harley Hammerman (BTSS)


Hanni Dorf

Al & Razine Wenneker (SP)

Marta du Mont

• Steve & Ellen Alper (SLL)

Bill Eiseman

Gloria Cotlar (WES)

Lois Goldring (BTSS)


Bill Eiseman

Dorothy Gould (BTSS)

Dr. Leonard Gravier


Dr. Leonard Gravier

Irene Fowle (WWW-JB)

Ilene Joseph



David Karsh Barbie Barenholtz-Present & Ron Present

(WBL)

• Rosalyn Borg (SP)


David Karsh

Henry & Karen Stern (BTSS)

Joe Kohn

Farilyn & Rand Hale (BTSS)

Gerry Schiller (BTSS)


David Lieberman’s Brother-In-Law

Mickey & Marvin Goldman (KCC)

Jean Orloff

Francine & Joel Schraier (BTSS)



Carol Parker-Royal


Elaine Pratzel

Sandy & Jules Redler (SP)

Margaret Reich

Gerry Schiller (BTSS)


• Carl & Gail Lang (CC)


Margaret Reich

Nanci & James Bobrow (SLL)

Sam Schraier

Henry & Ilene Ordower (KCC)

Carolyn & Larry Satz (SLL)

• Mark & Sharee Feldman (BTSS)



Art Schupp


Art Schupp

Ray Dobinsky (BTSS)

Rivie Soll



David Sterneck

BTSS Committee (BTSS)

Ilene Ordower (KCC)

• Debi & Bob Feit (KCC)


Steven Talve

Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Berkow (SP)

Stanley Yawitz


Jean Zorensky

Joyce & Marvin Kosky (SP)

• Henry & Karen Stern (BTSS)

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President Marlene Hammerman

Treasurer Liz Kruvand

Secretary Erin Schreiber

VP Advocacy Jennifer Bernstein

VP Administration Betty Kagan

Co-VPs Community Service Gail Eisenkramer

Andrea Newstead

VP Fund Development Jenny Abeles

VP Leadership Susan Katzman

VP Membership Sherri Goldman

VP Marketing Jill Gubin

State Policy Advocacy Chair Darien Arnstein

Immediate Past President Farilyn Hale

CALENDARocTobEr 1 Sukkot-office closed 5, 6, 8 Columbus Day Sale TheResaleShop 8 Executive Team Meeting 10 Art Interest-Getting Ready for

Barocci 11 Election Education Series-Gov.

Bob Holden NCJW offices, 11:45 AM 16 Underneath it All Membership

Event MO History Museum, 9-11 AM 17 The Invisible War Movie Screening Busch Student Center, 6:30-8:30 PM 22 NCJW Board Meeting 24 OACAP Board Meeting 25 Walk Through Time Cocktail Party NCJW Office, TheResaleShop,

5:30-7:30 PM Celebrate Couturier and Vintage

Clothing

NovEmbEr 1 Celebrating Women Neiman Marcus, 5:30-7:30 PM 6 Election Day-Please Vote! 7 Election Education Series-Election

Wrap Up The Ethical Society, 7:00 PM 8 NCJW Sponsored Jewish Book

Festival Event 8 Preview Night, Anniversary Event TheResaleShop, 4-8 p.m. 9-10 First Anniversary Event TheResaleShop 12 Executive Team Meeting 14 Art Interest-Federico Barocci 22-23 Thanksgiving-office closed 23-24 Black Friday Sale TheResaleShop 26 NCJW Board Meeting 28 OACAP Board Meeting

DEcEmbEr 9-16 Hanukkah 10 Executive Team Meeting 12 Art Interest-Calamities &

Catastrophes 25 Jewish Muslim Day of Service 24-31 Office closed

JANUAry 1 Office closed 9 Art Interest-Signs & Symbols in Art 14 Executive Team Meeting 16 Membership Event Kă•ka•o Chocolate, 7:00 PM 28 NCJW Board Meeting

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