Welcome to the AAUW Metro St. Louis Interbranch Council

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy

“Spring Fling” 2024
Honoring our Barbara Lackritz Awardees

Women Entrepreneurs:
Program: “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” with Bev Schuetz
Saturday, March 23, 2024  11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
at Catering to You 12775 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant 63033
(From I-270 North/East, Take exit 30 for Pershall Road/New Halls Ferry Rd, Turn Left. Parking and Entrance are behind the building)

Registration is $40 and includes Program and Hot Buffet :
Mushroom Herb Baked Chicken,
Roasted Top Round of Beef Au Jus,
Salad, Red Skin Garlic Mashers, Steamed Garlic Buttered Broccoli, Dessert

 Download a Registration Form to Mail in

  See the previous annual IBC Spring Fling Event:
“Celebrating Strong Women”, the AAUW Metro IBC Luncheon and Lackritz Award event that was held on March 18,2023.

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ADELANTE
is a book discussion group, sponsored by IBC , and created to spotlight engrossing stories and writing. 
Betty Takahashi and Patty Murray invite all members of our local branches to join the ¡Adelante! Book Group! this year!  You will like the thought-provoking books selected. Thanks in advance for helping us to continue a book group that our area has supported for years!  See the tentative 2023-2024 book list here.
¡Adelante! is looking for more book suggestions.  .  Please email pattymurrayaauw@gmail.com with suggested titles AND to receive email reminders about the meetings. See a tentative book list for 2023-2024 here.
The first meeting  will be on Thursday afternoon, September 28, 2023, at 1:30 pm by Zoom.    Lynne Roney will lead the discussion of This Tender Land: A Novel by William Kent Krueger.   Zoom information is the same for all meetings.  Meeting ID: 853 3895 9790   Passcode: 614379 Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85338959790?pwd=NFNKS01FMXh6bXpiaXh0ci80VC9rUT09
Questions?  Contact the webmanager via the form provided. 

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS LECTURE SERIES

The annual International Relations Lecture Series that takes place from January through April is cosponsored by AAUW and the Tuesday Women’s Association of the Ethical Society of St. Louis. See the IRLS’s website for information about the next series..

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WHAT IS IBC?

Membership in the Saint Louis Interbranch Council (IBC) consists of AAUW branches located in the City of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Saint Charles County, Jefferson County, and Franklin County. The IBC meets  four times a year: August, November, February, and May.
The organization  financially supports programs and projects with area-wide implications, provides collegiality and the sharing of ideas, presents awards and provides a forum and leadership training for branch board members.
One fundraiser is held each year (commonly referred to as the Spring Fling).   It is an elegant luncheon with entertainment.  The Barbara Lackritz Awards are given and funds are raised through exciting games and activities.  Learn more… and GET A REGISTRATION FORM!

 


See IBC Minutes and Fiscal Reports,
IBC guidelines
IBC History
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Branches are encouraged to apply for the Incentives and Awards offered by the state organization, AAUWMO.  LEARN MORE HERE…
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Women typically are paid 80 percent of what men are paid. Use AAUW’s free Work Smart online workshop to learn how to ask for more.

See how IBC participated:

 

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NCCWSL

The IBC sponsors one or more college women annually to attend the AAUW National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) in May in College Park, Maryland. Funds are raised for this through various projects. Learn more…..