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GIVING
56 · 2018 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
Junior League is an organization dedicated to developing
and training women leaders to impact the community.
n Funding
Since 1959, the Junior League of Springfield 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 & Girls Club of Springfield
• Ozarks Public Television
• Child Advocacy Center
• The History Museum of the Ozarks
• The Springfield Ballet
• Ozark 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
• Fall Home Tour – Sept. 29, 2018
• Shop. Savor. Bid. – Nov. 8, 2018
• Little Black Dress Initiative – Feb. 2019
• Charity Ball – Mar. 30, 2019
n How People & Businesses Can Help
Contribute to our Annual Campaign or Endowment Fund,
shop at the Plaid Door Resale Boutique, sponsor or attend
a Junior League fundraising event or sponsor a general
membership meeting.
n Testimonials
“New to Springfield, I decided to join Junior League
because I needed to find networking opportunities.
Since joining, I’ve made incredible friends and have been
involved in meaningful charity projects. I couldn’t be more
thankful.” — Brittany, Active Member
“Volunteering with JLS has given me the opportunity
to serve my community through numerous volunteer
opportunities, receive invaluable leadership training that
I’ve been able to use within and outside the League, and
build friendships with some truly amazing women.”
— Rachel, Active Member
“Why join Junior League? It’s seriously the best. Not only
have I made some great friends, we’re all about helping
the community and some serious lady leadership.”
— Emily, Active Member
“Joining Junior League has been one of the best
decisions I have made in my adult life. I love serving
my community with a group of like-minded women and
attending training opportunities to grow my leadership
skills.” — Ashley, Active member
ADDRESS:
2574 E. Bennett St.
Springfield, MO 65804
PHONE: 417-887-9422
WEBSITE:
/JLSpringfield
/@JLSGF
/@jlspringfieldmo
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE):
1
ANNUAL REVENUES
(MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR):
$240,019
JLS STAFF:
Elizabeth Schlueter-Davis,
Executive Administrator
Leah Peebles, Financial Administrator
BOARD OFFICERS:
Tammy Dixon, President
Nikki Holden, President-Elect
Bridget Lovelle, Secretary
Courtney Hayes, Treasurer
MANAGEMENT TEAM:
Casey Chasteen, Management Director
Rachel Fuhrman,
Management Director-Elect
Rachel Fuhrman,
Manager of Communications
Ashley Clair,
Manager of Communications-Elect
Mary Graham,
Manager of Community Impact
Brandi Delleville,
Manager of Community Impact-Elect
Stephanie Hesser, Manager of Finance
Chris Swaters,
Manager of Finance-Elect
Emily Coulter, Manager of Membership
Allison Anbari,
Manager of Membership-Elect
Mia Young, Treasurer-Elect