Springfield Business Journal_2020-08-28

G IV I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S Mission Statement The Junior League of Springfield, Inc. is an organiza- tion of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leader- ship 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 proj- ects 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, Ozarks Food Harvest, The Discovery Center of Spring- field and Isabel’s House. We strive to continue raising funds through our events, endowment fund, the Plaid Door Resale Boutique and our annual campaign. 12-Month Goals This year, our goals will be focused in three areas: community impact, membership engagement and leadership development. These goals will be achieved through providing meaningful and diverse leadership opportunities to educate and connect members and increase membership growth and engagement. How People and 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. Annual Events • Fall Home Tour - 9/26/2020 • Shop, Savor, Bid - 11/12/2020 • Little Black Dress Initiative - February 2021 (month long event) • Charity Ball - 04/17/2021 Testimonials “Joining the Junior League started as a way to connect with people and make friends, but quickly became one of the best learning experiences. In my six years in the league, I’ve held leadership roles for five of those six years. Each role challenged me in ways I never would have imagined when I joined and forced me to grow as both a person and a leader. In addition to the leadership lessons I’ve learned that translate well into my profes- sional life, I’ve also met so many like-minded women, many who I am grateful to call friends. As I begin my seventh year as a Junior League member, I never would have imagined the kind of personal growth I’ve experi- enced when I joined.” - Chris, active membe r “Shortly after moving to Springfield, I joined Junior League to meet women and get involved in the com- munity. I was so happy to find an organization of like- minded women with so many opportunities to grow and give back. I can’t imagine how different my life in Springfield would be if I hadn’t joined!” - Natalie, active member “Joining JLS was one of the best decisions I made when I moved to Springfield. Through JLS I have vol- unteered with many of our local non-profits, I have gained invaluable leadership training and I have made friends with some truly amazing women.” -  Rachel, Active Member J U N I O R L E AG 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 SS 2 574 E . B e n n ett S t . , S p r i n g f i el d , M O 65 8 0 4 P H O N E 41 7- 8 87- 942 2 W E B S I T E j l s p r i n g f i e l d .o rg SO C IA L M E D IA fa ce b o o k .co m /J L S p r i n g f ie l d @ j l s g f yo u t u b e.co m TOTA L N U M 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 $ 267, 2 87 TO P E X EC U T I V E : Co ur t n ey H aye s , P re s i d e nt B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S C H A I R P E R SO N : Co ur t n ey H aye s , P re s i d e nt B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS: Courtney Hayes, President Allison Robertson, President Elect Jami Moore, Secretary Michelle Vespa, Treasurer  BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mary Bozarth, Management Director Lisa Yoakam, Sustainer Director Maria Stockton, Nominating Chair Stephanie Hesser, At-Large Active Stacy Schneider, At-Large Active Carrie Brown, At-Large Active Rachel Fuhrman, At-Large Active Heather Trinca, At-Large Sustainer Sandy Howard, At-Large Sustainer MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS: Mary Bozarth, Management Director Brandi Delleville, Management Director Elect Emily Letterman, Manager of Communications Katie Cosby, Manager of Communications Elect Bridget Lovelle, Manager of Community Impact Samantha Williams, Manager of Community Impact Elect Rebecca Barrientos, Treasurer Elect Amanda Hake, Manager of Finance Lacee Blunt, Manager of Finance Elect Millie Schuchmann, Manager of Membership Christy Howell, Manager of Membership Elect Amie Squibb, Sustainer Director Elect 52 2020 GIVING GUIDE SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT