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The Women’s Leadership Circle is a thriving philanthropic group of women leaders who support the mission and services of Planned Parenthood, and who are committed to ensuring that women of future generations are empowered to shape their own lives and futures. Circle members donate a minimum of $1,000 annually.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Planned Parenthood’s Women’s Leadership Circle. The Women’s Leadership Circle was founded in 2012 in the midst of a series of national attacks from opponents of access to women’s health care. In response, a group of local supporters and Board members sought a way to rally our community behind Planned Parenthood. What resulted was the Women’s Leadership Circle. Our group is diverse - in age, race, religion, and profession - but we all share a deep commitment to Planned Parenthood and to ensuring that the services that they provide remain available to future generations. We chose early on to decline anonymous gifts because it is only when we stand together proudly and publicly that we can advance the conversation about reproductive health care and sex education. Members enjoy numerous benefits and events throughout the year, including educational events, membership celebrations featuring national leaders like Cecile Richards, and lobby days in Jefferson City, Missouri and Washington, DC. More details on the benefits of membership are enclosed. If you share our commitment to ensuring the doors of opportunity remain open to women of future generations, we invite you to join us and the more than 250 other women from our community who have become members of the Women’s Leadership Circle. Sincerely,
Linda L. Raclin and Geetha Rao Sant 2014 Co-Chairs, Women’s Leadership Circle
SERVICE & EDUCATION
OVERVIEW Support from the Women’s Leadership Circle ensures that Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri can care for and educate nearly 60,000 women, men, and teens in our community each year.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Comprehensive contraceptive methods • Emergency Contraception • Permanent birth control options for women
Services are offered on
and men (Essure and vasectomy)
a sliding fee scale for
• Well-woman and well-man exams
patients who qualify.
• Screening for breast, cervical, prostate, and
testicular cancer • Testing and treatment for sexually
transmitted diseases • HPV and Hepatitis vaccination • Licensed ambulatory surgical center
offering options counseling, information, and referrals, the abortion pill, surgical abortion, ultrasound, and post-procedure contraception • Comprehensive sex education programs
for teens, parents, community groups, and schools
All of our Education and Diversity programs are offered at no cost to participants and our community partners.
For safe, confidential, affordable care.
2012/13 SERVICE STATISTICS
55,790
STD & HIV Tests
47,100
Total Patient Visits
9,162
Emergency Contraception (EC) dispensed
10,092
Total Education & Diversity Program participants
50
Education & Diversity Community Partners
$3.5 Million
Free & reduced cost care provided in our community
Member Spotlight
ELIZABETH TUCKER Member Since 2012
“As a teenager, Planned Parenthood was there for me without judgment and I will never forget that. Today, I consider access to women’s wellness exams, birth control, and breast exams a basic human right. The importance of comprehensive sex education is also vital to our development and sexual health. Without Planned Parenthood, fewer teens would have access to accurate sex ed. I want to ensure that Planned Parenthood is here for the next generation like they were for me.”
JACKIE HAMILTON Member Since 2012
“Why the Women’s Leadership Circle? My answer to this question is Why NOT?! As a woman in today’s society it is vital to have a voice. Now is the time to take a stance and let everyone know that you support Planned Parenthood. This Circle empowers, engages, and educates women from all classes, ages, races, parties, and backgrounds. I am proud to be able to support Planned Parenthood both financially and as a volunteer, and I am proud to be a member of the Women’s Leadership Circle.”
MEMBER BENEFITS
Women’s Leadership Circle members enjoy special benefits and opportunities, including:
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Invitations to quarterly WLC events (see Events page for details) The opportunity to participate in an annual conference call with Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund Educational and advocacy opportunities, including lobbying trips to Jefferson City, Missouri and Washington, DC A periodic newsletter and updates on women’s health issues from Planned Parenthood CEO Paula Gianino Members also receive an engraved Planned Parenthood pen and embossed notebook.
GIVING OPTIONS
Women’s Leadership Circle members donate a minimum of $1,000 per year to Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri. Members may choose to donate in a single gift or to give $84 per month through our Monthly Sustainer program. To become a member, contact the Office of Development at 314-531-7526, ext. 361, visit www.wlc-missouri.org, or complete and return the enclosed form to our office.
Member Spotlight
KIM OLSON Member Since 2012
“I support the Women’s Leadership Circle because it is critical for women to support other women, in order to ensure that we continue to have access to the information and services that are essential to making an informed decision about health care and reproduction. Being a member helps to keep me informed of the many challenges that women face today as we strive to maintain our health, care for our families, and be productive contributors to our world.”
SHARALYN SAKS Member Since 2012
“I remember college in the sixties—students marched and protested and had sex, but no one talked about contraception. Birth control pills were available, but no ‘nice’ unmarried young woman could bear to ask her doctor for them. I’m thankful that my daughters and son have Planned Parenthood here to ensure that they can receive the basic resources and information that will allow them to make informed decisions on their personal health and sexuality.”
EVENTS
The Women’s Leadership Circle hosts 4 events per year including summer and winter educational forums, a spring luncheon, and a fall membership event. Past guest speakers include: Cecile Richards President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Judy DeSarno Director of Domestic Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Gloria Feldt Former President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Alexis McGill Johnson Board Chair of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Anna Quindlen Board Member of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and New York Times Best Selling Author
Member Spotlight
CORI GARLAND Member Since 2012
“In this political climate, rife with constant attacks on Planned Parenthood and access to basic reproductive healthcare, I cannot stand by silently and let others take away basic human rights. I must publicly stand with Planned Parenthood and attest to its mission. I am proud to say that I stand with Planned Parenthood. No Matter What.�
VIVIAN ZWICK Member Since 2012
“I believe that the Women’s Leadership Circle is important to Planned Parenthood because it brings together a group of women who have made important decisions about their own reproductive lives and who then can articulate our message to others.”
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2014 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jackie Hamilton
Kim Olson
Ellen Sherberg
Cori Garland
Lydia Padilla
Michele Thomas
Sheri McCann
Shanti Parikh, PhD
Sally Scott
Helen Kornblum
Dana Sandweiss
Anne Watt
Linda Raclin & Geetha Rao Sant
Co-Chairs, 2014 Women’s Leadership Circle
AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD, CARE IS MUCH MORE THAN THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE; IT IS THE WAY WE APPROACH OUR WORLD. WE CARE. DEEPLY. WITH RESPECT. WITHOUT JUDGEMENT. WE ARE UNWAVERING IN OUR BELIEF THAT PEOPLE DESERVE HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. WE ARE TIRELESS IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SO PEOPLE CAN MAKE THEIR OWN HEALTH DECISIONS. WE PROUDLY FIGHT FOR WOMEN TO BE ABLE TO GET THE REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES THEY NEED. WE DO ALL OF THIS BECAUSE WE CARE PASSIONATELY ABOUT HELPING WOMEN, MEN, AND YOUNG PEOPLE LEAD HEALTHY LIVES. NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE. NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE. WE WILL DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO GET THEM THE CARE THEY NEED. BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN PEOPLE ARE TRULY CARED FOR, THEY WILL MAKE THEIR LIVES, THEIR FAMILIES – AND EVEN THE WORLD – BETTER AND HEALTHIER.
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