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Phyllis Langsdorf’s 50-year journey with NCJWSTL culminates in new role

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Phyliss Langsdorf

Phyllis Langsdorf will be installed as the next president of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis (NCJWSTL) on June 6 at Temple Emanuel. Langsdorf, a long-time volunteer with the organization, brings decades of experience and dedication to her new role.

The NCJWSTL also proudly announces its 2024-2025 Executive Team and Board, which will be installed during the same event. The Executive Team includes:

  • President: Phyllis Langsdorf
  • Secretary: Emily Schaffer
  • Treasurer: Michelle Brooks
  • VP Administration: Susan Dertke Hendin
  • VP Advocacy: Marilen Pitler
  • VP Community Impact: Cindy Frank
  • VP Development: Amanda Stein
  • VP Leadership: Mindy Grossmann
  • VP Membership: Amy Gallant
  • Immediate Past President: Nancy Litz

The Board of Directors for 2024-2025 will consist of:

  • Alissa Arst
  • Alyssa Banford
  • Barbara Barnholtz
  • Amy Fenster Brown
  • Carlotta Burton
  • Gail Eisenkramer
  • Diane Fadem
  • Wendy Flusser
  • Alison Fox
  • Diane Friedman
  • Nicole Gorovsky
  • Lisa Gubernick
  • Amy Hammerman (SPA)
  • Sarah Kirschner
  • Joyce Kolker
  • Debra Cannamore Lee
  • Sarah Martin
  • Laura Newman
  • Julie Olschansky
  • Renne Schmittdiel
  • Karen Tabak
  • Peggy Cohen Voss
  • Georgee Waldman
  • Gail Wechsler

The organization extends its gratitude to the outgoing board members: Chris Bomze, Hillary Hinz, Sue Lapp, Amy Stone, and Lauri Teagan.

Langsdorf began her volunteer career at Methodist Hospital in Houston and has since served on numerous boards, chaired benefit galas, and received multiple awards, including Woman of Achievement. With over 50 years of active involvement in NCJWSTL, she is well-prepared to lead the organization.

For more information and to RSVP for the installation event, visit bit.ly/49xLpm3 or call the office at 314.993.5181.

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