Autism Speaks in St. Louis

Community Events
 

Also...4 fantastic events approaching...MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
January 12-Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter Meeting
January 29-Autism Research Update
February 1-2009 Walk Now for Autism Registration Opens! 
February 7-Navigating IEP Workshop

 

Autism Speaks proudly designates new leadership for the local St. Louis Chapter of Autism Speaks.
I am pleased to announce that the volunteer Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter Nominating Committee has successfully sat the first term of the local Board Directors. The following individuals have committed to serving Autism Speaks through their superb passion, dedication and expertise and continue to lead our Chapter to continued success by ensuring the Walk Now for Autism program exceeds its 2009 goal of $1.12 million dollars to fund research, advocacy, family services and awareness in St. Louis and beyond.

  • Bill Bolster, Board Chairman
  • John Constantino, M.D.
  • Tanya Craft
  • Ellen Hager
  • Christine Jaeger
  • Chris Keller
  • McKay Mills
  • Peter Saputo
  • Greg Yawitz

Recently joining our leadership is the appointment of a local Advisory Committee. We are grateful for the guidance and expertise offered by the following community leaders.

  • Drew Baur
  • William Bolster, Sr.
  • August Hager
  • Bob McCoole
  • Sage Wightman

In addition, we welcome Tanya Craft and Tricia Little as the St. Louis Walk Now for Autism Chairpersons for 2009.


Upcoming Events for January and February....

Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter Meeting
January 12, 2009
7pm
Autism Speaks' Chapter Office
1121 Olivette Executive Parkway
Suite 220
St. Louis, MO 63132
Join us for information on the following....
Updates on Research, Family Services and Advocacy initiatives
Walk Now for Autism Information and Planning-
   -Goals and Strategies for 2009
   -Team Fundraising 101
   -Available Committee positions


Autism Research Update
Sponsored by Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter and MO-FEAT
Thursday, January 29, 2009
7-8:30pm
Creve Coeur Government Center
John Constantino, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, Washington University School of Medicine
Paul Shattuck, Ph.D., George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University
Don't miss your chance to hear the latest autism information from these nationally known autism researchers.
Register at stlouischapter@autismspeaks.org or call 989-1003.
For respite call 314-993-0806 or email
info@mofeat.org


2009 Walk Now for Autism Registration Opens!
Register on February 1, 2009 at www.walknowforautism.org/stlouis
Pass out this Walk Now for Autism flyer to engage your community to be a part of the largest autism fundraiser in St. Louis!



Navigating IEPs Workshop
Sponsored by Autism Speaks-St. Louis Chapter, MO-FEAT and EMAP PAC
Saturday, February 7, 2009
9am-3:30pm
The HEIGHTS
Registration Required! Click here for details!


Thanks for your continued support.