OUR BRANCH'S ORIGINAL FUND RAISER IDEA
We are celebrating the beginning of the 17th year of "Dollars for Scholars". In the summer of 1993,
our branch, then approximately 85 members strong, was considering new ways to raise scholarship
money. "Dollars for Scholars" was the brainstorm of member Barb Smoltz. The goals were: to raise
money for scholarship, give members an opportunity to interact in small group settings, provide
new experiences for members, and to introduce AAUW to non-members.
Although some were concerned that we would not be able to think of enough activities, it was
decided to give the program a try. Seventeen years and countless varied activities later, a
membership that numbers more than 250 is still brimming with ideas, and our goals have remained
constant. Each time members chair or participate in an activity, they are saying YES to education
and educational equity for women and girls.
We are celebrating the beginning of the 17th year of "Dollars for Scholars". In the summer of 1993,
our branch, then approximately 85 members strong, was considering new ways to raise scholarship
money. "Dollars for Scholars" was the brainstorm of member Barb Smoltz. The goals were: to raise
money for scholarship, give members an opportunity to interact in small group settings, provide
new experiences for members, and to introduce AAUW to non-members.
Although some were concerned that we would not be able to think of enough activities, it was
decided to give the program a try. Seventeen years and countless varied activities later, a
membership that numbers more than 250 is still brimming with ideas, and our goals have remained
constant. Each time members chair or participate in an activity, they are saying YES to education
and educational equity for women and girls.
| Judy Green (L) and Barb Tackitt(R), 2010-12 Dollars for Scholars Chairs |
| WELCOME TO PHOTOS OF UNIQUE AAUW BALLWIN-CHESTERFIELD FUNDRAISERS OUR "DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS" PROGRAM |
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COMPUTER TUTORS - members helping members to gain computer skills - is an idea that
has been a successful fundraising project for several years. CLICK HERE to see pictures
and to learn more.
has been a successful fundraising project for several years. CLICK HERE to see pictures
and to learn more.
EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO ATTENDING:
July 22: Tour Ecole Culinaire: St. Louis's own Chef's School
September 24: Visit St. Louis' City Garden
July 22: Tour Ecole Culinaire: St. Louis's own Chef's School
September 24: Visit St. Louis' City Garden
SEE PICTURES OF PAST EVENTS
January 6th was the day that 3 mystery writers spoke about their writing. The event was
sponsored by Sandy Camillo and hosted at her home. Branch member Donna Ross, as
her nom de plume Fedora Amis, ably moderated the panel. To see pictures, CLICK HERE.
sponsored by Sandy Camillo and hosted at her home. Branch member Donna Ross, as
her nom de plume Fedora Amis, ably moderated the panel. To see pictures, CLICK HERE.
April 23: An afternoon of Lunch & Games was an enjoyable time for members and
guests. CLICK HERE to see pictures.
guests. CLICK HERE to see pictures.
