The St. Louis Paupers’ Spring Luncheon in the chic Panorama Restaurant located in the St. Louis Art Museum was a big hit with members. Paupers enjoyed great brunch selections, cheerful conversation, an awesome view and catching up with friends. After lunch members were guided through the art museum’s most popular collections by an official SLAM docent. Definitely time well spent.
The affair was chaired by Paula D. Knight. Paula’s committee members were Frances Jackson, Karen Moore, Rosalyn Miles, Mary O. Polk, Delores Roberts, Johni Ola Spencer and Mary A. Polk. A few members in attendance included Albernice Fagen, Cheryl Moore (daughter), Sheila Word, Lisa Gates and Susan A. Smith.
The 2014 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel last month hosted a standing-room-only crowd. The beautifully appointed Grand Ballroom at the posh hotel set the tone for a delightful afternoon. The 2014 honorees were M. Virginia Brax, Teri Griege, Phyllis Langsdorf, Diane Levine, DiAnne Mueller, JoAnn Shaw, Linda Sher, Pat Whitaker, Ida Early and Eva Frazer, M.D.
Hubby Steve Roberts Sr. and family came out to support Eva in full force, their second trip to this ballroom to see her honored in a month. A few people seen supporting Eva included Louise Frazer Forrest, George Frazer, Delores and Victor Roberts, Jeanne Gore, Jeanne and Michael Roberts Sr., James Whittico, M.D., Jeanne Roberts Johnson, Meghan Roberts, Fallon Roberts, Anita Lyons Bond, Billie Jean Randolph, Sable Campbell Jones, Mayor Frances Slay, Christian Roberts and Steven Roberts Jr.
Awardee Ida Early also had a couple of tables of family and friends. Husband Gerald Early hosted their group.
The St. Louis Artist’s Guild’s Summer Regional Expedition is in full swing until August 10. Their opening reception was held Friday evening at their Clayton location. This is an all-media, all-styles, all-content exhibit for artists residing in Missouri and Illinois. A few of St. Louis’ featured artists are Adrienne Patel, Marilyn Robinson, Jordan Massey, Shelby Pruett, Ashley May, Dennis Smith. Marjorie Williamson and Morris Fletcher. The guild is located at Two Oak Knoll Park in Clayton and is open Tuesday through Sundays from 2-4 p.m.
The St. Louis Spelman College Alumni Chapter announces its 2nd Annual NAASC Legacy Luncheon, Scholarship Fundraiser and Blue Box Auction on Saturday, July 12. The event will be held at Faith Church in Earth City. As a global leader in post-secondary education, Spelman College has the vision that a solid investment in the education for young women will change the world. Consistent with this principle, the St. Louis Chapter of (NAASC) actively seeks to provide support and opportunities for young women in the Saint Louis area to obtain a quality education.
Lynette Watson, Terry Plain and Adrienne Rainey would love to hear from you if you are interested in tickets, corporate tables or would like to donate to the Blue Box Auction. Please email or naascstl@gmail.comfor additional information.
The St. Louis County NAACP held its 76th Annual Freedom Fund Fellowship Dinner Tuesday evening June 3. The historical affair held in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel was sold out. It was truly a St. Louis star-studded night. NAACP Board Chairman Roslyn McAlister Brock was on deck. Art Holiday (KSDK), Lisa Zigman (KSDK) and Sharon Reed (KMOV) served as emcees and kept the audience entertained throughout the evening.
Awards were given to Inspiring St. Louisans. We will name a few: Angela Brown MD (Washington University Physicians), Brittany Packnett (executive director, Teach for America), Ida Goodwin Woolfolk (community leader), Jerry M. Hunter (partner, Bryan Cave, LLP), Karen Hall (superintendent, Maplewood-Richmond Heights), Kay Royster (educator), Kevin Demoff (EVP Football Operations, St. Louis Rams), Shanti Parikh (Washington University) , Steve Cousins (partner, Armstrong Teasdale), Vanessa Robinson Keith (Greensfelder Law Firm), Susan A. Stith (senior director of Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Giving, Express Scripts) and Margarita Flores (vice president of Community Affairs, Anheuser-Busch).
I was happy to see Ms. Ina Boon, former Region IV director of the NAACP. She has dedicated her professional life to the NAACP and has held every conceivable position. Enjoy your weekend!
Dana Grace: dgrandolph@live.com.
