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The MFWDC is the founding organization of the newly forming Missouri Democratic Party Women’s Caucus. Come and join the MDP and us as we blaze a new path for the Democratic Women’s Caucus in Missouri. It will be an information gathering and sharing group, that will actively work toward getting Democrats elected. Be looking for more information on this website and on our facebook page. Tentatively we are set for a December 3 meeting in Jefferson City.

Recent Events and News

Gateway to Democratic Politics: Always Celebrating Women’s Achievements The Missouri Federation of Women’s Democratic Clubs convened in St. Louis June 10–12 for the 80th Annual Convention. Women of the First, Second, and Third Congressional Districts were the hostesses. Judy Huskey, Brenda Lewey, and Marianne Solari, from St. Louis, served as Convention Co-Chairs. Charli Seitz, President of the MFWDC, presided over the convention which began with registration on Friday afternoon. The weekend was packed with executive board meetings, the annual auction, brunch and business meeting on Saturday morning, officer training Saturday afternoon and the banquet on Saturday evening. Officers for 2011–2013 were elected at the business meeting. One of the highlights of the convention is the auction on Friday evening. It is always fun to see the bidding war. Everyone goes away happy with their purchases and if not they will return them next year for someone else to bid on. While the ladies and gentlemen are bidding at the auction the President’s hospitality room is always open with delicious food and cool libations. All money from the auction goes to support Democratic candidates. Saturday morning the members enjoyed a delicious breakfast. The speaker was Molly Bunton, Special Assistant for Educational Policies to the St. Louis County Executive. Delegates organized into congressional districts for the business meeting. New officers were elected. Peggy Stepp, Seventh District, was elected President. Other officers elected are: Karen Meador, First Vice President; Margaret Gladbach, Second Vice President; DeeDee Squires, Third Vice President; Cindy Jenks, Fourth Vice President; Dorothy Adams, Fifth Vice President; Maggie Elder, Secretary; Sue Cowen, Treasurer; and Judith Parker, Auditor.

Saturday afternoon new officers met for an officer training session with Peggy Stepp, Third Vice President. She provided the officers with a training manual and CD.

Officers were installed at the banquet Saturday evening by Sandy Querry, National Committeewoman. Susan Montee, Chair of the Missouri Democratic Party, was the keynote speaker. Susan gave a dynamic speech that inspired us all to work for Democrats.

As most of you know, Joplin, MO, was hit with an EF5 tornado on May 22. We are fortunate that all of our members are well. Members of the convention made donations of over $1000 to go to the Lafayette House, a women’s shelter in Joplin. Joplin will host the 2013 MFWDC convention. The Missouri Federation is proud of its new NFDW officers. Charli Seitz was elected Midwest Regional Director and Cindy Jenks was appointed Corresponding Secretary.

MFWDC Convention will be held in “America’s Hometown,” Hannibal in June 2012. Margaret Gladbach Second Vice President

MFWDC Woman of the Year

The Missouri Federation of Democratic Women named Cindy Jenks, of the Ripley County Democratic Women, Democratic Woman of the Year for 2011. The 8th District MFWDC Democratic Women nominated her, after winning the 8th District Woman of the Year. The award was presented at the State Convention on June 11th.
Cindy is a past President of the Ripley County Democrat Women, Vice Chair of the Ripley County Democratic Central Committee, President of the 8th Congressional District Democratic Women, and the Secretary of the Missouri Federation of Democratic Women. She also serves on the SEMO Democratic Rural Caucus, SEMO Rally Committee and Main Street Missouri PAC.

Women are awarded for not only their service to the Democratic Party but also their involvement in their communities; Cindy is the Past President of the Board of the SEMO Independent Living Center, member Friends of the Library, member Ripley County Writers Guild, and the Red Hat Society.

Cindy also received the first Local Outstanding Party Member award at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis, June 17th. Other awards given were the Young Democrat of the Year Award and the Lifetime Service Award. This is the first year these awards were given.

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