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SPRING 2020 Vol. 59 Issue 2
The League Light
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF
SPRINGFIELD, MO
OFFICIAL
PUBLICATION
PAGES
12 & 13
EDITORIAL STAFF
The League Light
Publications Chair/Editor
Rachel Weinhaus
Designer
Wesley Hamilton
Contributors
Olivia Young
Taryn Arens
Tara Hamilton
Lisa Longwell
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT Nikki Holden
PRESIDENT ELECT Courtney Hayes
SECRETARY Tara Benson
TREASURER Mia Young
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Rachel Fuhrman
SUSTAINER DIRECTOR Heather Goller
NOMINATING CHAIR Rianne Hoos
AT LARGE ACTIVE Allison Robertson
AT LARGE ACTIVE Amie Squibb
AT LARGE ACTIVE Stephanie Hesser Our Mission
AT LARGE ACTIVE Stacy Schneider The Junior League of Springfield, Inc. is an organization of
AT LARGE SUSTAINER Katie Moore women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the
AT LARGE SUSTAINER Heather Trinca potential of women and improving the community through
PARLIAMENTARIAN Casey Chasteen the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Management Team
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Rachel Fuhrman Our Vision
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR ELECT Mary Bozarth Women Building Better Communities
MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS Ashley Clair
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS ELECT Emily Letterman
The JLS welcomes all women who value our Mission.
MANAGER OF COMMUNITY IMPACT Brandi Delleville
We are committed to inclusive environments of
MANAGER OF COMMUNITY IMPACT ELECT Bridget Lovelle
individuals, organizations and communities.
MANAGER OF FINANCE Cris Swaters Milligan
MANAGER OF FINANCE ELECT Amanda Hake
Our Values
MANAGER OF MEMBERSHIP Allison Anbari
MANAGER OF MEMBERSHIP ELECT Millie Schuchmann The necessity and significance of women exercising
SUSTAINER DIRECTOR ELECT Lisa Yoakam leadership throughout the community.
Training and education that advance our personal
Community Advisory Council and professional leadership skills.
Holly Beadle Isabel’s House Advocacy for issues impacting women and children.
Dana Carroll Every Child Promise
An environment that encourages diversity of opinions
Don Chenevert, Jr., Esq. SRC Holding Corporation
and supports multigenerational engagement.
Jenny Fillmer-Edwards Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Brian Fogle Community Foundation of the Ozarks Each member’s unique needs for engagement in the League.
Jason Gage City of Springfield
Hal Higdon Ozarks Technical Community College
Matt Morrow Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Richard Ollis Ollis Akers Arney Junior League of Springfield, MO
Missy Riley Parents as Teachers 2574 E. Bennett St.
Meleah Spencer The Kitchen Inc. Springfield, MO 65804
Mark Struckhoff Council of Churches (417) 887.9422
Fax: (417) 877.7705
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2 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
Spring 2020
Vol. 59 Issue 2
4 5
MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM THE
THE PRESIDENT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
6 12
MEET COVER FEATURE
OUR LEADERSHIP
17 23
COMMUNITY IMPACT
DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION INITIATIVE
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 3
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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s January began and I entered
the second half of our League
year, I had experienced plenty
of unwelcome and unexpected
personal challenges in 2019,
like I’m sure that many
of you have. And just when I felt like I was
gaining ground, the COVID-19 Pandemic
hit. This was not what I pictured the second
half of my year as President to look like!
This has been a spring like no other. One for
the history books. It is amazing how quickly
our entire routine, our entire way of life can
change. We have all had to scramble to
figure out how to do things very differently
very quickly. There has been little time to
evaluate best decisions. We have been
forced to act, comply, accept and prepare.
Fortunately, we are an innovative and
imaginative group of women. So when we were
faced with the challenge, we just dealt. We
businesses will survive this? How much more
swapped out in-person JLS meetings for virtual
need in the community will there be? I am not
ones. We met via Zoom and GoToMeeting.
sure when we will get back to normal. When
We met with fur babies, human babies and
will be able to do the things we take for granted
significant others lurking in the background of
in a thriving economy, like get a pedicure or
our phones or webcams. We met wearing our
take our child to the orthodontist? It could be
PJs. We continued the work of the League to
weeks or months. I hope it’s not months, but I
the best of our abilities. Yet we still managed
know we are prepared to do whatever it takes.
to knock out our day job, care for a loved
The pandemic has reminded me of the
one, stream some TV (insert favorite channel
importance of appreciating the little things. It has
here) and play some Jackbox. But hey, we
left an indelible impression on all of us, which will
are Junior Leaguers and that’s what we do.
change the way we view our lives going forward.
Because we are women who do, it has been
The difference that we as Junior League
unbearable to just sit and watch the numbers of
Members make in our community is what
diagnoses and deaths rise. We do our part to stay
we choose to do with that change. My fear
home for the protection of ourselves and others
is that the number of those in need in our
but we are not ones to sit complacently. We have
community has grown as a result of this
tried to spread positivity by incorporating it into
pandemic. My hope is that our League will
our Social Media posts. We are showing kindness
be able to do more to ease that need.
by reaching out to friends to check in on them.
I look forward to the time when
We are training ourselves by mastering new
we can meet in person again.
skills from cooking to gardening to remodeling.
We. Got. This.
As I write this I have no idea what the future
holds for any of us. I am not sure what our Nikki Holden
President
new normal will look like. How many local
4 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020
MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
T
hank you so much for allowing
me to serve as your 2019-20 JLS
Management Director. I have
enjoyed it immensely, learned a
ton and cherished every moment.
When we gathered together
back in September full of the excitement
and joy that comes with a new League year,
I don’t think any of us could have predicted
we’d be spending the last three months of
the League year in quarantine. Unable to see
each other, attend League events or celebrate
together at our annual meeting. We made
the tough decision to cancel Charity Ball
for the first time in 61 years, we closed the
League office for more than two months and
canceled numerous Done-in-a-Day projects.
It would have been easy to throw in the towel
and write the year off, but that’s not my nature
and it’s not our legacy. League business did not
stop and neither did we. Despite a worldwide
through our Done-in-a-Day projects, we awarded
pandemic and a state of near constant change
$6,000 in college scholarships and $2,600
we came together and persevered. The
in discretionary and emergency grants, we
Management Team continued to conduct League
executed successful fundraisers and we held our
business remotely, we held budget hearings
first diversity and inclusion member workshops.
and placement party online, we awarded grants
We accomplished a lot and should be proud.``
to fellow nonprofits, we held a training event
I cannot begin to express my gratitude
and prepped next years leadership team – all
to the 11 ladies who served with me on the
remotely and always with our members in mind.
Management Team this year. Their guidance,
When I reflect on the League year, I am in
wisdom, laughter and support kept me sane
awe at the impact a group of dedicated women
and I will be forever grateful. Thank you
can make – on our community and each other.
Mary, Brandi, Bridget, Alison, Millie, Ashley,
The commitment and support you have shown
Emily, Cris, Amanda, Michelle and Lisa.
JLS never ceases to inspire. We accomplished
There is nothing more important to
a lot this year! We rolled out a more engaging
say to you than thank you. Thank you for
and interactive general membership meeting
your commitment to JLS, your work in our
structure, we voted to implement a new
community, your love and acceptance of one
membership model for everyone that will give
another and your willingness to lead together.
our members more freedom to create their
It was an honor serving you this year.
own unique JLS experience, we spent over 150
hours volunteering with our community partners Rachel Fuhrman
Management Director
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 5
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
With a new League year, comes a change in leadership.
Here’s a look at the ladies who will lead JLS in 2020-21.
Courtney Hayes Allison Robertson Mary Bozarth Jami Moore Maria Stockton
President President-Elect Management Director Recording Secretary Nominating Chair
Michelle Vespa Lisa Yoakam Carrie Brown Rachel Fuhrman Stephanie Hesser
Treasurer Sustainer Director Active At-Large Active At-Large, Active At-Large,
2 year term 2-Year Term Year 2 of 2
Stacy Schneider Sandy Howard Heather Tinca
Active At-Large, Sustainer At-Large, Sustainer At-Large,
Year 2 of 2 2-Year Term Year 2 of 2
6 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020
MANAGEMENT TEAM MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Mary Bozarth Brandi Delleville Rebecca Barrientos Bridget Lovelle Samantha Williams
Management Director Management Treasurer-Elect Manager of Manager of Community
Director-Elect Community Impact Impact-Elect
Amanda Hake Millie Schuchmann Christy Howell Lacee Blunt Emily Letterman
Manager of Finance Manager of Manager of Manager of Manager of
Membership Membership-Elect Finance-Elect Communications
Katie Cosby Amie Squibb Rachel Weinhaus
Manager of Sustainer Director-Elect Parliamentarian*
Communications-Elect
*Parliamentarian is not a member
of the Management Team
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 7
DIAMOND SPONSOR ROYAL SPONSORS
RUBY RED SPONSORS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS FRIENDS OF THE LEAGUE IN-KIND SPONSORS
8 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020
CHARITY BALL
C
harity Ball 2020, Black & White: for their hard work and understanding. The
Masquerade, was originally scheduled committee pivoted and turned many of the
to occur on March 28, 2020. Due to the event’s silent auction items into an online
COVID-19 pandemic the JLS Management raffle, which helped raise $4,100. Many of
Team and Board of Directors made the difficult our sponsors and attendees elected to make
decision to cancel Charity Ball for the first time their sponsorship and/or ticket purchase a
in our League’s history. The decision to cancel donation to the Junior League of Springfield.
our League’s largest fundraiser was not taken We are grateful for your support. Thank you.
lightly and was made with the safety of our Despite the unprecedented circumstances
attendees, members, and community in mind. we faced this year, Charity Ball raised
We are grateful to the Charity Ball committee approdimately $20,000 for our mission.
FALL 2019 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 9
PROVISIONALS SPOTLIGHT
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Provisional members on the
Know Your City Tour
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e l com
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J L S
Provisional members visiting
the Child Advocacy Center
Provisional members visiting
the Springfield Regional Arts Alex Sheppard Kelly Sigman
Alicia Martin Kendal Bengsch
Center
Amanda Johnson Krista Moncado
Ashlee Robinson Lauren Cook
Ashley Cross Lisa Longwell
Bethany Talley Loretta Guth
Bridget Barclay Sudol Megan Kilmer
Carmen Smith Melissa James
Courtney Kitrel Natasha Bays
Crystal Carey Rachel Gore
Emily Hertzog Samantha Logue
Emily Rapp Sharesa Parker
Erin Davis Sherry Neill
Joanna Dettmer Tania Gore
Johanna Wood Tanner Lantz
Julia McGuire Tiffany Martin
Katerina Schroeder Tylane Garrett
Kelci Scott Victoria Marszalik
10 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020PROVISIONALS SPOTLIGHT
Provisional members on the
Know Your City Tour
Provisional members
holiday social
36
NEW MEMBERS
2019-2020
Provisional member meeting
at Harmony House
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 11COVER FEATURE
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives in varying degrees.
Nearly all our members have had to change the way they approach
work or manage their homes. These members have shown amazing
resilience while working in positions that have been significantly
impacted by the pandemic. Below are their stories in their own words.
H E A LT H C A R E
I am a Clinical Pathologists lot of interest nationwide in using the
at CoxHealth, and I am excited to same method to treat COVID-19.
be working on a clinical trial to help Patients interested in donating
very sick, hospitalized patients with convalescent plasma should reach
COVID-19. This trial will help show out to their primary care provider
if plasma from patients who have or CoxHealthAccountableCare@
recovered from COVID-19 may help sick coxhealth.com. The provider will
COVID-19 patients to fight their own confirm that the patient meets eligibility
infections. The plasma from recovered requirements and send documentation
patients is referred to as COVID-19 to Community Blood Center of the
Convalescent Plasma. That plasma Ozarks (CBCO). Eligible donors
contains antibodies that allowed the will schedule an appointment with
donor to fight the virus and recover. CBCO to donate, and convalescent
Those antibodies to COVID-19 may help plasma will stay in our community
sick patients get better. CoxHealth has for patients with severe COVID-19
enrolled in a national protocol infections to potentially benefit.
developed by MayoClinic and the My connections at Junior League
Annie FDA so that the research can be
larger-scale, and therefore more
informative and conclusive.
of Springfield are helping make this
project more visible to the community.
The increased community awareness
Hayes Plasma has historically been
used to treat other viral diseases,
will help draw in more recovered
COVID-19 patients to donate COVID-19
even other diseases caused by Convalescent Plasma, thereby allowing
Coronaviruses, like SARS. There is a treatment of more sick patients.
This pandemic took us all by surprise. me a sense of enlightenment about
Although we were taught in school our community. During this time the
about the potential of a mass pandemic, community has come together and
it never seemed possible until now. We supported the healthcare community.
have all had different experiences and Across the community, meals have
thoughts on the past few months, for been donated, masks have been
me, a healthcare worker, working in made and words of encouragement
healthcare during this time has been have been left throughout healthcare
both frightening and enlightening. campus’. All these things have
For healthcare workers, each day kept healthcare workers energized
of work is frightening as there is a and a little less frightened walking
chance you could be exposed to a into their jobs each day.
virus that researchers know very little This pandemic has taught us lessons
about. At 36 weeks pregnant, it was we will never forget. For me, I have
unknown at the time if COVID could been reminded of how lucky I am to
affect my child, which is any mom’s live and work in such a wonderful,
worst nightmare and a nightmare many supportive community. This community
Taryn women are continuing to face today.
Even with all the anxiety and fear,
working in healthcare has brought
can face a pandemic and continue to
thrive. This is a community where I am
proud to serve and raise a family!
Arens
12 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020COVER FEATURE
E DUC AT I ON
This spring, many area school districts component of our lessons in an online
provided alternative methods of version, but I wondered if my lessons
instruction for the remainder of the would be as effective. Could this work?
school year. I was following the news My students and I quickly adapted as I
and preparing myself for the switch made sure our structured lessons were
to online learning. As a Reading tailored for their educational needs.
Interventionist in an elementary school A big part of my work is collecting
my prep work for this change consisted data on student progress and tracking
of learning how to use Google Meet to their growth. I’m happy to report
hold live one-on-one lessons with my that my students made huge gains
Reading Recovery students that I see in closing the deficiency gap in their
daily. I felt driven to find the best way reading during our online sessions--
to maintain focus on our objectives many of them ending the year at a
while uncovering the best way to teach proficient level. And don’t forget that
reading, writing, and word work via the I developed some new computer skills
computer. A co-worker introduced me through this process as well. Lots
to Jamboard on Google, which became of learning all around. However, the
Allison the replacement for our hands-on
magnetic letters that we normally use
to make and manipulate new words.
best part of online learning was that
I still got to see my students’ smiles
each day even if it was on a screen.
Jackson I discovered that I could provide every
I teach 6th grade math at Republic Throughout the weeks of distance
Middle school, so making the learning I did receive a couple emails
adjustment to online learning wasn’t from students, so it was nice to hear
a stretch on the curriculum side. We from them when they had questions.
already have a learning management However the majority of my 6th grade
system called Canvas so the students students aren’t mature enough to
were used to getting online to see what navigate distance learning on their
the assignments were for the day. The own. I often got emails simply stating “I
hardest part was keeping the students don’t get it”...and it was heartbreaking
motivated to do the work. I work with to see them struggle through this.
4 other 6th grade math teachers so They were completely lost, and I felt
we decided to each plan a lesson for a like I couldn’t do anything about it. I
day of the week. We were required to made videos and answered questions,
provide 20 minutes of math instruction but it still didn’t feel like enough.
per day. I really liked the fact that each During all this the Republic
teacher made one lesson for the week administration has been super
because students were able to receive supportive. I had weekly Zoom
Shyra the curriculum in different ways. My
colleagues and I were coming up with
great content for the students, but
meetings with the 6th grade math
department, and we would have
weekly staff meetings as well.
Whalon the problem was that the students
weren’t engaging in the content. That
Needles to say I’m really looking
forward to seeing students
says a lot about how important it is to face to face in August.
have a teacher in front of students.
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 13LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
T
he Junior League of Springfield of Drury University. She is a founding
was delighted to present Nancy member of Trinity Presbyterian Church
White with the 2019-2020 JLS (USA) and belongs to P.E.O. and the
Lifetime Achievement Award. Nancy Drury Women’s Auxiliary. Nancy and
joined the Community Service League her husband of 59 years, Mike, take
(CSL) in 1968 and was very involved great joy in their family, including
when the CSL was accepted into daughter and son-in-law, Martha and
the Association of Junior Leagues Scott Crise, and granddaughters Natalie
International in 1976. As a CSL and and Cynthia Crise. Nancy is a devoted
JLS active, Nancy served as recording JLS Sustainer who sings the praises
secretary, Charity Ball Chair, and of the organization any chance she
Editor of The League Light. She later gets. Many of her closest friendships
served as a Sustaining Advisor to the were either made or cultivated through
Publications Committee. Nancy also the League. Nancy is so proud of
served on the YWCA Board of Directors, JLS’s many accomplishments and
the Pi Beta Phi Sorority Advisory Board, credits the League with helping her
and the Drury Women’s Auxiliary grow and develop as a community
Board of Directors. Nancy is a native volunteer and as a person.
of Monett, Missouri, and a graduate
14 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020DIVERSITY STATEMENT
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ear members, The Junior League of Springfield has taken
The past few weeks have been heavy, not just the first steps towards increasing cultural
consciousness within our membership.
because of the global pandemic we are living in,
but because of the news of another senseless
killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd.
This event was tragic, horrifying and wrong.
2017-2018
Racism, violence and injustice continue to affect the During 2017-2018 league year, we adopted
the following commitment statement:
communities we live in each day. We have all watched the hurt
and anger on display across the country and we have watched Diversity & Inclusion Statement: The JLS
welcomes all women who value our Mission.
cities, including our own, rise up in response to injustice.
We are committed to inclusive environments of
As Junior League leaders, we cannot stay silent and individuals, organizations and communities.
sit on the sidelines watching as our community feels the
heaviness of grief. As an organization that believes in
building better communities and strives for leadership
excellence, many of us have asked what we can do. 2018-2019
It is time we all take action and become more aware,
During the 2018-2019 league year:
more educated and more prepared to take a stance in the • JLS board members completed an initial
conversation of change. We must do the work. We must board/leadership assessment
be willing to be humbled, humiliated and vulnerable. We • JLS Board of Directors created a
must speak out and we must be visible. We must know Diversity & Inclusion task force
when to listen, and equally important, when to speak up.
Our commitment to equity and inclusion is as important
as ever. We are stronger together when we live our values
in diversity, community, respect and service. This is only the 2019-2020
beginning of what will be a long and difficult conversation of During the 2019-20 league year:
action and change to create a safer community that values
• Members of the task the league’s cultural
human dignity, but know The Junior League of Springfield force met and worked consciousness. The goal
denounces racism in all forms and is grieving alongside all of you. together to identify a of these workshops is
starting point for JLS. to create a welcoming
United together, • A diversity survey was and open environment
Nikki Holden 2019-20 President created, conducted for all current and future
Courtney Hayes 2020-21 President and completed during league members.
Allison Robertson 2021-22 President the beginning of the • When the COVID pandemic
league year. The results occurred, JLS identified
Rachel Fuhrman 2019-20 Management Director of this survey were and incorporated a D&I lens
Mary Bozarth 2020-21 Management Director shared with the board when working with all levels
Brandi Delleville 2021-22 Management Director and the task force. of leadership, including
• Members of the D&I task the executive, council,
force met with Francine and committee levels.
Pratt, former president • The first workshop was
of Missouri’s Springfield held in February 2020.
For members looking to educate themselves and NAACP chapter. Francine The remaining workshops
become engaged, here are some resources: is spearheading several were put on hold during
RacialEquityTools.org diversity and inclusion the COVID-19 pandemic,
75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice projects within the but the task force looks
A Guide to How You Can Support Marginalized Communities community and has forward to continuing
also worked closely these efforts during the
To speak to someone about our League's efforts with the Junior League 2020-21 League year.
you may reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion of Springfield on past • Released A Message From
Taskforce Chair, Allison Robertson. projects. The task force JLS Leadership reaffirming
worked with Francine our commitment to
to create a plan for JLS creating an inclusive and
and its D&I journey. welcoming environment.
• The task force planned Provided resources
and announced a series of specific to racism and
workshops for membership personal development.
to work towards increasing
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 15THE PLAID DOOR
The Junior League of
Springfield is proud to own
and operate the Plaid Door
Resale Boutique. Opened
in 1976, the Plaid Door has
assisted JLS in generating
more than $2 million in funds
for the Springfield community.
Junior League members
during the June 6, 2020 sale
Plaid Door
@PlaidDoor
@the_plaid_door
The Plaid Door was dealt a curve ball this
#plaiddoor
Open second year and briefly closed its doors from March
to June during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday of Following local ordinances and taking
every month, appropriate safety precautions for volunteers
9 a.m.–3 p.m. and customers, the Plaid Door reopened
for the 2020-21 League year on June 6.
2019-20 President Elect, Courtney Hayes,
speaks with local media about reopening the
Plaid Door during the COVID-19 pandemic.
16 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020LITTLE BLACK DRESS INITIATIVE
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his year’s 4th annual Little Black decorating class hosted by The Rolling
Dress Initiative not only helped Pin and a Gavyn Sky Paint Night that
raise awareness about generational led attendees through the process of
poverty but also gave JLS the opportunity creating their own piece of art. Both
to collaborate with 10 community partners. events received rave reviews from those in
This collaboration helped JLS raise funds
for projects supporting those affected
attendance. Our biggest event of the week,
Community Day, gave JLS and community
TOTAL RAISED
$5,834
by generational poverty. This year saw members the opportunity to enjoy lunch at
a change in how we raised funds and the Springfield Art Museum while listening
introduced LBDI Community Partners. to impactful presentations by Randy
The giving module shifted from individual Bacon, photographer, and Amy Blansit,
JLS members crowdfunding to a central founder of the Drew Lewis Foundation.
giving site and the campaign focused Thank you to everyone who contributed
on larger events throughout the week. to this year’s success as a fundraising
The week kicked off on Sunday with participant, as a community partner, as an
Little Black Dress Drag Bingo Brunch advocate by sharing the campaign with
at Alamo Drafthouse. Over 100 people friends and family, or as a donor – you
attended this popular, memorable event. are the reason for this year’s success.
The week continued with a cookie
DRAG BINGO
Members attending the
Drag Bingo for LBDI
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 17COMMUNITY IMPACT
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T
he latter half of
our Done-In-A-
Day projects for
the 2019-20 JLS year
were impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic and
a majority were cancelled,
however we did get to
complete two in January
and two in February.
Despite this setback
we were able to still
support our community
partners financially
via our discretionary
grant program.
158 72 9
VOLUNTEER HOURS TOTAL VOLUNTEERS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
2019-20 COMMUNITY PARTNERS: 2020-21 COMMUNITY PARTNERS: TOTAL GRANTS JLS HAS
AWARDED FOR THE YEAR:
Big Brothers Big Sisters I Pour Life
Boys and Girls Club of Springfield Laura’s Home $150 - Harmony House - iCare
Springfield Regional Arts Council Big Brothers Big Sisters $50 - Harmony House
I Pour Life OTC Middle College Halloween Run
Laura’s Home Safe to Sleep $700 - Girl Scouts of the
Girls on the Run Boys & Girls Club Missouri Heartland
Safe to Sleep Girls on the Run of Southwest MO $200 - Sister Circle (Black Girls
Springfield Dream Center Rock Awards Ceremony)
OTC Middle College $600 - Boys & Girls Club
$600 - Discovery Center
$600 - Diaper Bank of the Ozarks
18 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020OBITUARIES
Ann Short Turner Judy Jo
Past President Johnson Ollis
March 3, 1939–March 13, 2020 Past President
October 13, 1948–
A
nn Short Turner passed away on March 13, 2020,
surrounded by her family. Ann was a devoted
daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, March 21, 2020
great-grandmother and friend, bringing great joy to
those around her. Ann accomplished much during her
J
life. She devoted herself to working toward bettering the udy Jo Johnson Ollis passed away on March
community in which she lived; serving on the Boards of 21, 2020. Judy joined the Junior League of
the Junior League of Springfield (JLS President 1978- Springfield in 1973 and served as JLS President
79), Chamber of Commerce, Reading is Fundamental, from 1983-1984. As an active member of JLS Judy
Missouri Hospital Auxiliary, Girls Club, Community worked on projects with KOZK, served as Projects Chair,
Foundation of the Ozarks, Library Foundation, Ozark Admissions Chair, Advisory Planning Chair, Nominating
Technical Community College Foundation, and many, Committee, Decorating Committee and Secretary.
many more. In most every organization in which she Outside of JLS Judy was a much loved and dedicated
was involved, she took on a leadership role and was volunteer. She served on the KOZK and YMCA Board
instrumental in providing strong and steady leadership of Directors, served as an Asst. Cub Scout Leader and
to the organization. Ann served as the Junior League of St. Mary Guild Secretary at Christ Episcopal Church.
Springfield President from 1978-1979 and was awarded She cherished our community and her loving family.
the Junior League Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 19Proud to be a member
and supporter of the
Junior League of Springfield!
because we can. because we will. because we are.
The Junior League of Springfield, Inc is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism,
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.
Mary Blair
Financial Advisor
417.725.0414
Member SPIC jlspringfield.org
Estate and Medicaid plans that keep you protected.
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20 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020CONGRATULATIONS
LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD
CLASS 39 & 40
Brandi Delleville, Amy Henson,
Samantha Williams, Allison
Gregory, Carrie Calvery, Elyse
Hartley, Kristen Wannenmacher
Bright, and Michelle Vespa
BBCS WINNERS
Jolean Hackney and Jessica Lumpkin
ODI ATTENDEES, ORLANDO,
FLORIDA FEBRUARY 21-23, 2020.
Page Viehmann, Courtney
Pinkham-Martin, Laura Westfall,
and Maria Stockton
CHERI CLARK BOUQUET OF
ENTHUSIASM AWARD
Christy Howell
THE MARY RILEY WOLFE
SBJ TRUSTED ADVISERS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
‘UP-AND-COMER’
Madison Wutke and Haley
Elyse Hartley Fearing each received a $2,500
college scholarship this year.
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 21ANNUAL PARTNERS ANNUAL PARTNERS
VISIONARY PARTNER
LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
ADVOCATE PARTNER
ANNUAL
CAMPAIGN TOTAL
$11,559.67
FRIEND OF JLS
22 THE LEAGUE LIGHT SPRING 2020WE ARE JLS
POVERTY SIMULATION
GMM
The sponsor speaking during
the Poverty Simulation GMM
DRAG BINGO
Members attending the
Drag Bingo for LBDI
DIVERSITY
& INCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
WORKSHOP
Members attend the first
Diversity & Inclusion
Introduction Workshop
SPRING 2020 JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG 23Junior League of Springfield, MO
2574 E. Bennett St.
Springfield, MO 65804
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