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Marsha Rusnack of Ladue Nominated for Cultural Enrichment

2012 Women Of Achievement Announced; Luncheon in May.



Women of Achievement is pleased to announce the 2012 Class of extraordinary volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan region.

According to Karen Goodman, Women of Achievement President, “I am extremely pleased with the selection of this years honorees.  These women have done an extraordinary job in volunteerism in our community and Women of Achievement is thrilled that we have the pleasure of honoring them in the Spring.”

The 2012 Class includes:

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Carolyn Cotta - Youth Dedication – Webster Groves
Sandra S. Lauschke – Health Concerns – Alton, Il
Kimberly Ritter – Human Welfare – St. Charles
Marsha J. Rusnack – Cultural Enrichment – Ladue
Barbara Langsam Shuman – Community Service – Chesterfield
Carol Staenberg – Spirit of Giving – Clayton
Thelma Steward – Social Responsibility – Town and Country
Carol J. Voss – Community Betterment – Eureka
Mary Pillsbury Wainwright – Health & Arts – Wildwood
Lisa Orden Zarin – Youth Advocate – St. Louis

For over 57 years, Women of Achievement has recognized women who have a record of leadership in volunteer service to the greater St. Louis community, includingIllinois.  Each year, ten women are selected and honored at a luncheon that regularly sells out.  

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This Year’s awards luncheon which will be held on Thursday, May 17 at the Ritz-Carlton. An outstanding event is being planned by Luncheon Chair Barbara Bartley Turkington, Co-Chair Debra A. Hollingsworth and a committee of former honorees.

Presenting Sponsors for the 2012 Women of Achievement luncheon are KMOX Radio, Suburban Journals and the Ladue News.

Gold Sponsors are Ameren, Centene Corporation, Emerson Charitable Trust, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Peabody Energy, Plaza Porsche, RubinBrown, LLP, Thompson Coburn, LLP and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Silver Sponsors include AT & T Missouri, Brown Shoe Company, Inc., Maryville University, Moneta Group, Monsanto Company, Neiman Marcus and The Gatesworth.

To make a reservation for the 2012 luncheon, call Megan McFadden at MAC Meetings at 314-421-2005.  Tickets are $60.

information, call 314-539-4015 .

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