NWPC of Metro St. Louis
The National Women's Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice women candidates for elected and appointed offices at all levels of government regardless of party affiliation. The NWPC's goal is to achieve political parity by the year 2020.
The Missouri Women's Political Caucus endorses statewide candidates, including Secretary of State Robin Carnahan who saw a huge victory in 2008, winning re-election by a margin of 26.2 percent. The NWPC recently endorsed her 2010 U.S. Senate race. In another key race for 2010, State Auditor Susan Montee is seeking re-election.
Donnelly's Priorities Include Tackling Tobacco Use and Obesity
A third of pregnant women on Medicaid in Missouri smoke cigarettes, says Margaret Donnelly, Missouri Director of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). She is committed to improving the state's rankings on both tobacco and obesity. She said this may be the first generation that has a reduced life span due to obesity.
A long-time Caucus member, Donnelly now supervises 1,800 employees in three divisions. DHSS responsibilities include inspecting hospitals and child care centers and supervising programs that allow seniors and people with disabilities to live independently.
SAVE THE DATE: The next meeting of the Caucus is tentatively set for Sunday, April 18, from 2 to 4.
Holiday Party Raises Funds for Candidates
The Caucus joined with the National Organization for Women to kick off the holidays with a festive Dec. 13 event. Dozens of women enjoyed bidding on jewelry, purses and scarves, including jewelry donated by Robin Carnahan, and a raffle for a special Obama campaign pin donated by Sen. Claire McCaskill. Thanks to Councilwoman and Missouri Senate candidate Barbara Fraser and her husband Norman Jones for hosting.
Pictured below from top left to bottom right are: Ann Ross; candidate Hope Whitehead and Rep. Jill Schupp; Rep. Margo McNeil; legislative candidates Churie Spreng, Teona McGraw-Boure and Genise Monticello; Barb Fraser and Tiffany Reynolds; Dianne Modrell; Kathy McKemy; and Norm Jones with candidate Deb Lavender.
     
 
Joint event kicks off 2010 legislative races
The Caucus joined with the Missouri Women's Coalition to host a Sept. 26 fundraiser to support women candidates in 2010. Thanks to Susan Carlson for opening up her beautiful home. Special guests included Reps. Rachel Storch and Jill Schupp and two 2010 candidates: Kelly Schultz, HD 21, and Keri Cottrell, HD 1 (pictured below). Also pictured are Montee and Susan Carlson with Millie Cohn.
  
Caucus Applauds Women Officeholders, Candidates
State Auditor Susan Montee shared her expectations for the 2010 elections at a luncheon at the state Caucus convention Aug. 29 at the Truman Hotel in Jefferson City. Montee is running for re-election, working closely with Sect. of State Robin Carnahan who is running for the open seat in the U.S. Senate. The group also heard from several outstanding women who have already announced 2010 legislative races, including Kelly Schultz in District 21, Lexi Norris in District 30 and Chyanne Lockhart Cardarella in District 52 (pictured from left to right with Montee).
Help Progressive Women Win
The WPC of Metro St. Louis works in the St. Louis region to increase women's involvement in the political process. Annual membership dues are $60 or $25 for low-income women. Please mail your checks to: NWPC-Metro St. Louis, PO Box 50103, St. Louis, MO 63105. For more information and the membership form, click on Join the Caucus on the left or email us at wpcstl@yahoo.com. For more information on the Missouri Women's Political Caucus and other chapters in the state, visit www.mowpc.org.
Candidate Questionnaire
The Caucus will hold its candidate endorsement meeting on Thursday, June 3. If you wish to be considered for a Caucus endorsement, please complete this questionnaire. Questionnaire2010
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