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12 women’s leadership Leader Lunch Leader Lunch is the premier St. Louis event that recognizes the contributions of women in the workplace and the community. In 2010, Leader Lunch celebrated “Pearls of Wisdom,” marking 30 years of celebrating women’s leadership. Nearly 1,200 people celebrated the achievements of eight Leaders of Distinction in the business, communications, entrepreneurship and nonprofit sectors, a Racial Justice Leader and a Future Leader. The luncheon also provided an opportunity for 40 St. Louis businesses to recognize their Leaders in the Workplace, individual women who are making significant contributions in their own companies. Jane Wulf, chief administrative officer for Scottrade, Inc., served as chairwoman and Ann Prenatt, vice chancellor of human resources for Washington University in St. Louis, served as co-chairwoman of the 30th Leader Lunch Steering Committee. YWCA Academy of Leaders The Academy of Leaders is composed of the distinguished Leader Lunch honorees. Since the inception of Leader Lunch, 330 women have been named to the academy based on their leadership in the workplace, efforts to promote racial justice, and positive influence on colleagues, professional women and others in the community. Many academy members have provided leadership to advance civic causes, women’s issues and philanthropic endeavors, as well as served on the board of directors of the YWCA and other nonprofits. Alberta E. Gantt Valentine Fashion Luncheon The Valentine Fashion Luncheon is YWCA’s longest-running special event fundraiser and supports the historically significant Phyllis Wheatley Branch. The Phyllis Wheatley Branch was organized in 1911 to serve African-American women and was merged with the Metro St. Louis Branch in 1939. The fashion show began in 1970, led by its first chairwoman, Alberta E. Gantt. The event’s name was changed in 1983 to honor Gantt’s longtime volunteer commitment to the Phyllis Wheatley Branch and to the fashion show. On its 40th anniversary, the luncheon rallied more than 100 volunteers to conduct the event, raising much-needed funds for the Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Program. Chairwomen Cleotra Woodson and Jacqueline Dyer, long-time supporters and volunteers, led the Physical Improvement Committee and the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Committee on Administration; 401 people attended the luncheon.
13 Circle of Women Luncheon The Circle of Women luncheon fundraiser was recast in 2010 to benefit all YWCA landmark programs, rather than a single initiative. In 2010, a record 770 people attended. Contributions support YWCA programs and services that empower women, help find solutions to race equity issues and offer housing stability, economic upward mobility, counseling, and personal, child and youth development. In 2010, 18 additional names were added to the YWCA Circle of Women Giving Society, a multi-year giving level that was introduced in 2009 and is comprised of contributors who pledge multi-year gifts of $1,000 or more to support YWCA programs. Chairwomen of the luncheon were Anna Doyle, consultant, MarketSphere Consulting and Valerie Patton, executive director, St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative. Table captains filled the room with guests at tables of 10. YWCA Head Start Parent Involvement Not only do children enrolled in the Head Start program get a head start on learning, so do their parents or guardians, who are offered opportunities to develop their leadership potential. Parents may participate in all facets of Head Start as a volunteer, or they may participate on the Parent Committee, Policy Committee, Policy Council or Advisory Committees. Each level of involvement assists parents in being engaged in the program as they gain knowledge and skills that can be applied in life outside the program. YW-Teens Leadership A key goal of the YW-Teens program is to develop leadership qualities in girls and teens by helping them express their individuality, build self-esteem and contribute to society. Its Girls Circle program, designed for 9 to 18-year-olds, is structured as a support group and promotes self-expression through the exploration of such topics as “Relationships with Peers,” “Who Am I,” “Paths to the Future” and “Honoring our Diversity.” Project G.L.A.S.S. (Girls Learning About Self-Esteem and Sisterhood) is designed to increase self-esteem, life skills and literacy through literature. The Young Women’s Leadership Conferences, for middle- and high-school girls, are day-long conferences that expose attendees to numerous youth-centered resources and mentors. At each conference, three young leaders are recognized for outstanding accomplishments in academics, leadership and womens community involvement. Emerging Entrepreneurs is a year-around program that exposes area high school students to entrepreneurship through the development of educational and experiential activities.
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