Gail Norry of Philadelphia, chair-designate of National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) of the Jewish Federations of North America, is at age 46 the youngest woman ever to hold this prestigious position. She will tell her inspiring story at a Jewish Federation Women’s Connection Special Gifts event for $1,000+ donors to Federation’s Annual Community Campaign at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 19, at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7730 Bonhomme Avenue in Clayton.

Norry is one of just four women who has chaired both the United Jewish Communities National Young Leadership Cabinet and NWP.

After Norry’s talk, participants are invited to attend a dessert reception. Dietary laws are observed. Cost is $36. Event Co-Chairs are Jen Kaslow, Sherry Shuman and Sherry Wolff. Co-Chairs of Women’s Connection are Nancy Green and Betsy Rubenstein. RSVP for this special event by May 13 at www.JewishinStLouis.org/WomensConnection or send a $36 check to Lynn Gossen, Jewish Federation of St. Louis, 12 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, 63146.