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Table for Four brings together influential leaders for a worthy cause
It is that time of the year! The highly anticipated Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Annual Women’s Leadership Table for Four Luncheon will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Ritz Carlton, 100 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton, Mo. 63105.
The luncheon is an exclusive event led by St. Louis’ philanthropic leaders and benefits BGCSTL’s SMART Girls program. It is an afternoon of inspiration and empowerment. The event’s co-chair are Gina M. Bremehr, president & CEO of Object Computing Inc., and Spry Digital Founder & CEO Sheila Burkett. The President of Harris-Stowe State University, Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith, E.D., serves as the Honorary Event Co-Chair.
BGCSTL President Dr. Flint Fowler says, “We look forward to Table for Four because it presents the opportunity for our supporters to see the impact of Boys & Girls Clubs programming. Proceeds benefit our SMART Girls program, which gives young girls and teens the developmental tools to make good choices and gain confidence.”
KTVI Anchor and Reporter Shirley Washington serves as Emcee for the program. Attendees can look forward to hearing positive words from Guest Speaker and Build-A-Bear Founder Maxine Clark. In 2023, nearly 400 guests raised over $120k to support SMART Girls programming. SMART Girls develop healthy lifestyles, positive self-esteem, and good decision-making. There are three age groups for SMART Girls, from 8 to 18.
Two BGCSTL Club members receive $1,000 scholarships for volunteerism and leadership in the Joan Ellyn Silber, Dr. Flint Fowler, and June McAllister Fowler Awards. Last year’s Joan Ellyn Silber Award Recipient, Jiyu Zhang, is a Teen Center of Excellence/St. Louis Internship Program (TCOE SLIP) member and a Youth of the Year Finalist. Zhang credits SLIP for helping her find her voice. “I learned to open myself up and network with others,” she added. As a Hazelwood West Senior High senior, Zhang is mulling over university choices.
A male Club member is the recipient of the Dr. Flint Fowler and June McAlister Fowler Award. In 2023, Youth of the Year, Ismail Botchway received the award. A Senior at Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, Botchway is headed to Washington University. It’s further proof that BGCSTL programs work! To learn more about this event or BGCSTL teen programs, visit https://support.bgcstl.org/t44.
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