Women from around the St. Louis metro area will gather for the Meridian Derby on Tuesday, April 23 from noon – 3 p.m. at Fairmount Park Race Track in Collinsville to highlight their local philanthropic efforts. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society event features a Kentucky Derby theme at the Top of the Turf, a high-end venue located at the race track.
The Meridian Society is a women’s philanthropic organization located on SIUE’s campus. The organization promotes women’s leadership and invests in SIUE community-based projects throughout the metro area. Women affiliated with the university determine funding for various initiatives. Previous beneficiaries include the SIUE Early Childhood Center and Engineers without Borders.
The Meridian Derby is a festive annual event celebrating all that the society has accomplished in the community. Dressed in their Kentucky Derby best, attendees compete in a stunning, stylistic Best Hat Contest.
Attendees should respond by April 12 to the meridiansociety@siue.edu or call (618) 650-2378 for additional details.
The Meridian Society strives to attract new members who have an affinity for SIUE and the Metro East. To learn more about these philanthropic efforts, visit www.siue.edu/meridiansociety or contact Julie Babington at (618) 650-2378 or jbabing@siue.edu.