GIVING 50 · 2017 GG SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL n Mission Statement The Junior League of Springfield, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. n Service Area We focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect in southwest Missouri. n Funding Since 1959, The Junior League of Springfield (JLS) has contributed over 1.3 million volunteer service hours (averaging 20,000 annually) and over $4.6 million to our community. We fund and develop new projects designed to benefit Springfield, which include a city emergency fund, grant opportunities, leadership training for our members and scholarships for area women. Some programs the Junior League helped develop include: • Boys and Girls Club • Ozarks Public Television • Child Advocacy Center • The History Museum of the Ozarks • The Springfield Ballet • Ozarks Food Harvest • The Discovery Center of Springfield • Isabel’s House We strive to continue raising funds through our events, Endowment Fund, the Plaid Door Resale Boutique and Annual Campaign. n Annual Events Tour of Kitchens, Charity Ball, Little Black Dress Initiative n How People & Businesses Can Help Shop at the Plaid Door Resale Boutique, purchase Junior League Cookbooks, sponsor one of our events or general membership meetings, attend one of our annual events, contribute to the Endowment Fund or Annual Campaign. n Volunteer Opportunities Become a Junior League Member: The Junior League membership experience provides a rich opportunity to increase an individual’s impact through collaboration with others in an organization. Our association is rooted in the belief that a group of focused women can be a powerful force for change in our community. Our current membership of 600+ women, Board of Directors, Management Team, and committee leaders are poised and determined to make a difference in our community for years to come. Our members begin to apply their unique abilities and talents to better the community the minute they choose to join JLS. Many JLS women have applied their League training to lead other local, state, and national community organizations. If you are interested in membership email jls@jlspringfield.org. Become a Community Partner Organization – JLS partners with many local organizations for volunteer opportunities throughout the year. These partnerships allow the League to maximize our volunteer impact while providing much needed support to other area non- profits. We provide volunteers for a single day of service through our Done-In-A-Day projects along with creation and execution of a more long term, Done-In-A-Year project. If you are interested in partnering with JLS please email communityimpact@jlspringfield.org. n Testimonials “Junior League has been a valuable tool in my life. It has empowered and trained me to be a leader not only in my community but also in my career. It is a great place to meet other professional women, network, learn valuable skills, and make quality friendships. I have learned if we all are trained well we can make a huge impact in our community.” — Heather Goller “Choosing to be a member of the Junior League of Springfield 11 years ago sits toward the top of my “good decisions” list. I find empowerment and a sense of belonging when I am attached to any strong organization. This one continues to fill my soul. Feeling valued is such a critical state we all need to be in. I get this with the Junior League. The service I give is welcomed, appreciated and utilized. That’s hard to beat.” — Ashley French ADDRESS: 2574 E. Bennett St. Springfield, MO 65804 PHONE: 417-887-9422 WEBSITE: jlspringfield.org /JLSpringfield /PlaidDoor @JLSGF @jlspringfieldmo TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE): 1 ANNUAL REVENUES (MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR): $143,945 TOP EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Schlueter-Davis, Executive Administrator BOARD PRESIDENT: Mary Kromrey BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ OFFICERS: Mary Kromrey, President Tammy Dixon, President-Elect Talyia Leeper, Secretary Meredith Bosso, Treasurer JLS BOARD MEMBERS: Kim Garwitz, Management Director Michelle Moulder, Sustainer Director Caitlin Kissee, Nominating Chair Angela Blevins, Jennifer Growcock, Catherine Bass-Black, Lori Murawski, At-Large Members-Active Susie Turner and Heather Goller, At-Large Members-Sustainers JLS MANAGEMENT TEAM: Kim Garwitz, Management Director Casey Chasteen, Management Director-Elect Rachel Fuhrman, Manager of Communications Kellie Revoir, Manager of Communications-Elect Allison Robertson, Manager of Community Impact Mary Graham, Manager of Community Impact-Elect Nikki Holden, Manager of Finance Stephanie Hesser, Manager of Finance-Elect Jacquelyn Coones, Manager of Membership Emily Coulter, Manager of Membership-Elect Shelia Lundberg, Sustainer Director-Elect Courtney Hayes, Treasurer-Elect