Former Mayor Grace Nichols Honored As 2006 Woman of Achievement
In honor of Women’s History Month, The St. Charles Women’s Coalition sponsored an educational seminar on Saturday, March 25, 2006. State Democratic Representatives Jane Bogotto and Rachel Storch spoke about current legislation in Jefferson City which will negatively affect women’s and children’s rights if enacted and encouraged us to make our voices heard. Stacey Newman, Director of the MO State Women’s Coalitions, presented an overview of women’s power at the polls and also encouraged us to work for women’s issues.
Following lunch, Grace Nichols, former St. Charles City Mayor, was honored as our 2006 Woman of Achievement. She was selected as the first recipient of this award because of all the many achievements she has had working in the political arena in both St. Charles and St. Louis County.
The St. Charles Women’s Coalition is a group which was formed to campaign for progressive issues at the local, state, and national level. Information on current issues is distributed using an e-mail newsletter as well as occasional forums during which current issues are addressed. For more information, contact Eleanor McCune at 947-9133 or Genie Hatch at 447-5071.
