Springfield Business Journal_2019-08-23

J U N I O R L E A G U E O F S P R I N G F I E L D , M I S S O U R I A D D R E S S 2 574 E . B e n n ett , S p r i n g f i e ld , M O 65 8 0 4 P H O N E 41 7- 8 87-9 42 2 W E B S I T E j l s p r i n g f ie l d .o rg SO C IA L ME D IA /J L S p r i n g f i e l d @J L S g f @ j ls p r i n g f i e l d m o TOTA L N UM B E R O F EM P LOY E E S 2 A N N UA L R E V E N U E S $ 301 , 8 3 4 B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S’ O F F I C E R S Nikki Holden, President Courtney Hayes, President-Elect Tara Benson, Secretary Mia Young, Treasurer B OA R D M EM B E R S Allison Robertson, At-Large Active Amie Squibb, At-Large Active Stephanie Hesser, At-Large Active Stacy Schneider, At-Large Active Katie Moore, At-Large Sustainer & Past President Heather Trinca, At-Large Sustainer & Past President Rachel Fuhrman, Management Director Heather Goller, Sustainer Director Rianne Hoos, Nominating Chair M A N AG E M E N T T E A M M E M B E R S Rachel Fuhrman, Management Director Mary Bozarth, Management Director-Elect Ashley Clair, Manager of Communications Emily Letterman, Manager of Communications-Elect Brandi Delleville, Manager of Community Impact Bridget Lovelle, Manager of Community Impact-Elect Christina Swaters Milligan, Manager of Finance Amanda Hake, Manager of Finance-Elect Allison Anbari, Manager of Membership Millie Schuchmann, Manager of Membership-Elect Michelle Vespa, Treasurer-Elect G IV I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S Testimonials “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 “Volunteering with JLS has given me the opportunity to serve my community through numerous volunteer opportunities, receive invaluable leadership train- ing that I’ve been able to use within and outside the League, and build friendship with some truly amazing women.” —Rachel, Active Member “New to Springfield, I decided to join Junior League because I needed to find networking opportuni- ties. Since joining, I’ve made incredible friends and have been involved in meaningful charity projects. I couldn’t be more thankful.” —Brittany, 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 Mission Statement The Junior League of Springfield, Inc. is an orga- nization of women committed to promoting vol- untarism, 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. Service Area Southwest Missouri 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. Annual Events • Fall Home Tour - September 28, 2019 • Shop. Savor. Bid - November 9, 2019 • Little Black Dress Initiative - February 2020 • Charity Ball - March 28, 2020 How People and Businesses Can Help Contribute to our Annual Campaign or Endow- ment Fund, shop at the Plaid Door Resale Boutique, sponsor or attend a Junior League fundraising event or sponsor a general membership meeting. 60 2019 GIVING GUIDE SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT