"Extraordinary Women In Leadership Receive Honors of a Lifetime"
Presented By the St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation, Michael McMillan, Chairman
Recently, just two days before Mothers Day, the St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation-STLCEF- (also know as Vashon/JeffVanderLou Initiative), along with its sponsor Anheuser Busch, recognized fourteen extraordinary women in a grandeur they will remember for a lifetime. From proclamations to customized gifts and the trademark Anheuser Busch eagle on a pedestal, each honoree will be adorned with multiple recognitions for their value to the community and many acts of kindness they have bestowed on others.

The list of gifts included:
* One dozen roses for each of our honorees
* Individually customized monogrammed chocolates for sweet success from STLCEF to express our appreciation and adoration of each of you.
* Wine;
* Champagne; and
* Certificate for complimentary use of the Cabanne House and grounds in Forest Park valued at $500 each... all courtesy of the St. Louis Ambassadors & Carol Noel.
* Hats designed by the historic hat maker, Ann Dillon, from Ann's Hat Boutique.
* Custom designed necklaces from Designs by De'Borah (Ahmed of Better Family Life): Jewelry for the Spirit. Each necklace has a meaning and a description of each stone valued at $250 each.
* St. Louis RAMS VIP Passes to the Owner's Suite and Field Passes in their signature tote bag... value of the experience? Priceless.
* A mink monogrammed draw string purse designed by Mario's Custom Tailoring. We added two gold Susan B. Anthony $1.00 dollar coins to get you started.
* A Neiman Marcus Gift set, which speaks for itself.
* The White House sent a pen set and tote bag.