ST. LOUIS – The National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis (NWPC-STL) hosted its Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 gala brunch with special guests Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway, Missouri State Senator Karla May and Patrice Billings.
There was a full house at the gala on Saturday. Gala representatives shared that the event sold out three months prior.
NWPC-STL members at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
“We need balance in Jefferson City,” Galloway said. “We have women leading the way over and over again across the state, making sure our voices are heard.”
Sandra Moore, 2019 Galvanizing Gusty Women Gala Honorary Chairperson, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
“There comes a time that we must think about change,” Moore said. “This is it.”
Patrice Billings, 2018 NWPC-STL endorsed candidate, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
“As women, we have many purposes in life. We’re constantly re-inventing ourselves. The best way to honor our purpose is to be authentically ourselves,” Billings said. “We need to live and lead from our true identities.”
Missouri State Senator Karla May at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
“Understanding the dynamic change in St. Louis City and across the state gave me the passion to run,” May said.
Local political leaders and candidates gathered in support of the progressive women representing the St. Louis region at Saturday’s gala.
Political leaders and candidates at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
In addition to the inspiring words from Galloway, May, and Billings, Missouri Representative Tracy McCreery and Kathy McKemy spoke in remembrance of Barbara Bennett, former executive director of Safe Connections.
Missouri Representative Tracy McCreery at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
“My experience at Safe Connections is what made me want to run for office,” McCreery said.
National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Laura Cohen Dr. Julia Muller, and Ann Divine at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Nina Needleman and Dr. Priya Sudarsanam at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Kimberly Eldridge and Yami Akandie-Bartsch at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Missouri Representative Cora Faith Walker and City of St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Jack Seigel and Angela Bingaman at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Corinne Austin, 2019 Galvanizing Gutsy Women Gala Honorary Chairperson, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Hon. Mary Nichols, president of NWPC-STL, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Patrice Billings, 2018 NWPC-STL endorsed candidate, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Missouri Representative Tracy McCreery at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Susan Kidder, executive director of Safe Connections, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
St. Louis County Councilwoman Rochelle Walton-Gray at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Cort VanOstran speaking with attendee at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Hon. Margo McNeil, chair of the Missouri National Women’s Political Caucus, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Missouri Representative Cora Faith Walker and Angela Bingaman at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Hon. Sharon Pace, caucus officer, at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Missouri State Senator Karla May at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Attendees of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Missouri Representative Gretchen Bangert and Karen Francis at the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis’ Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 Gala. (photo by Danielle Mae Franklin/Clayton Times)
Galvanizing Gutsy Women For 2020 Gala Sponsors
Honorary Chairs:
Marcia Melitz, Sandra Moore, and Corinne Austin
Gala Hosts:
Corinne Austin, Sally Barker, Hon. Susan Block, Susan Carlson, Maxine Clark, Laura Cohen, Hon. Rita Heard Days, Kelli Dunaway, Hon. Nancy Farmer, Bonnie Filandrinos, City of St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones, Missouri Representative Deb Lavender, Renee Marver, Teona McGhaw-Bouré, Kathy McKemy, Nina Needleman, Prof. Kim Norwood, Hon. Sharon Pace, Ann Ross, Dana Sandweiss, Dr. Priya Sudarsanam, Mark Utterback, Betty Van Uum, and Lisa Orden Zarin
Supperts:
Kim Austin, Dorothy White Coleman, Esq., Robbye Frank, Hon. Barbara Fraser, Hon. Jeanne Kirkton, Missouri Representative Tracy McCreery, Ellen Moceri, Jill Evans Petzall, and Rose Lynn Sokol
Friends:
Dr. Margaret Baum, Terri Beaty, Marie Carlie, Sarah Crossley, Luana Gifford, Sheila Greenbaum, Andrea Jackson, Susan Kidder, Jean Maylack, Hon. Mary Nichols, Mary Schoolman, Laura Stanton, Linda Tucker, and Mary Wochner
NWPC’s mission is to recruit, train, and elect progressive women candidates for elected and appointed office. Candidates endorsed by NWPC-STL are supported by the Eastern Missouri Political Action Committee (EMPAC).