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2013-2014 ANNUAL COMMUNITY REPORT JLS Takes on Two Year-Long Projects To further the mission of the Junior League of Springfield, volunteers took on two major year-long projects in 2013- 2014. The first “Done In A Year” was the national program, Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children. The second was bringing Dr. Ruby Payne to the Ozarks to offer solutions on how to combat poverty. Darkness to Light is a community training program to prevent child abuse and neglect. It teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training is for any parent, teacher, or volunteer interested in the well-being of children. D2L is the only nationally distributed, evidence-based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child protective behaviors by telling the stories of real victims. This program was presented locally with funding and support from JLS. The JLS collaborated with the Ozarks Regional YMCA to train facilitators and offer two-hour trainings to the public. The goal for the end of the JLS year was to have more than 700 people in the Ozarks trained on how to spot and prevent child abuse. Remarkably, Junior League volunteers helped more than 1,000 people go through the program. The second “Done In A Year” was a collaborative community event to bring an end to poverty. One of the most important “red flags” affecting our community is the growing rate of poverty in the Ozarks. In early 2014, JLS, along with twelve other groups in the Springfield area, partnered to sponsor and host a three-day educational event on impacting poverty. The groups brought noted educator Dr. Ruby Payne, author of “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” to Springfield for a series of meetings. She met with various community, civic and faith groups to springboard our efforts to develop a five, ten and twenty year poverty plan. Dozens of JLS volunteers staffed many of the meetings. More than 2,000 people attended sold-out events over the three days. As a result, Springfield’s city manager has now appointed a 33-member “Impacting Poverty Commission” to develop the strategic plan over the next year. As a member of the commission, the Junior League of Springfield will have influence on this community issue and recognize how our members will continue to participate in the years to come. As a result, Springfield’s city manager has now appointed a 33-member “Impacting Poverty Commission” to develop the strategic plan over the next year.

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JLS Takes on TwoYear-Long ProjectsTo further the mission of the Junior League of Springfield,volunteers took on two major year-long projects in 2013-2014. The first “Done In A Year” was the national program,Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children. The second wasbringing Dr. Ruby Payne to the Ozarks to offer solutions onhow to combat poverty.

Darkness to Light is a community training program to preventchild abuse and neglect. It teaches adults how to prevent,recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Thetraining is for any parent, teacher, or volunteer interested inthe well-being of children. D2L is the only nationallydistributed, evidence-based program proven to increaseknowledge, improve attitudes and change child protectivebehaviors by telling the stories of real victims. This programwas presented locally with funding and support from JLS.The JLS collaborated with the Ozarks Regional YMCA to trainfacilitators and offer two-hour trainings to the public. The goalfor the end of the JLS year was to have more than 700people in the Ozarks trained on how to spot and preventchild abuse. Remarkably, Junior League volunteers helpedmore than 1,000 people go through the program.

The second “Done In A Year” was a collaborative communityevent to bring an end to poverty. One of the most important

“red flags” affecting our community is the growing rate ofpoverty in the Ozarks. In early 2014, JLS, along with twelveother groups in the Springfield area, partnered to sponsorand host a three-day educational event on impacting poverty.The groups brought noted educator Dr. Ruby Payne, authorof “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” to Springfield fora series of meetings. She met with various community, civic

and faith groups to springboard our efforts to develop a five,ten and twenty year poverty plan. Dozens of JLS volunteersstaffed many of the meetings. More than 2,000 peopleattended sold-out events over the three days. As a result,Springfield’s city manager has now appointed a 33-member“Impacting Poverty Commission” to develop the strategicplan over the next year. As a member of the commission, theJunior League of Springfield will have influence on thiscommunity issue and recognize how our members willcontinue to participate in the years to come.

As a result, Springfield’s city manager hasnow appointed a 33-member “ImpactingPoverty Commission” to develop thestrategic plan over the next year.

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Women Building Better Communities

Katie Meek AdministrationTara Benson ArrangementsAndrea Weber ArrangementsKatie McElvaine Charity BallDiane Zilliken CookbooksCatherine Goodnight DigitalMediaSarah Wilson Done In A DayAllison Jackson Education &DevelopmentJessica Straub EndowmentElizabeth Wente Kids CountJanelle Haik New MemberKristen Ricker Pitter Pat

Rachel Dwiggins PlacementMary Lou Foss Plaid DoorMary Kromrey Plaid DoorSativa Boatman-Sloan PublicAffairsBridget Lovelle PublicRelations/MarketingErin Malloy PublicationsKim Garwitz ResourceDevelopmentJoy Mee ScholarshipLogan Aguirre Darkness to LightKrystal Russell Ruby Payne

2013–2014 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

It has been an honor to serve as the 2013-14 President of the Junior League ofSpringfield. I am so proud to be a part ofan organization that truly lives out itsmission: promoting voluntarism, developingthe potential of women and improving thecommunity through the effective action andleadership of trained volunteers.

Getting and staying connected was an areaof concentration this year. Our many training opportunitiesconnected members to new skills and knowledge. Our committeework offered ways to better connect to other members and gainleadership experience. And our two Done In A Year projects,Darkness 2 Light Stewards of Children and the visit by Dr. RubyPayne, effectively connected JLS and the community through ourfocus area of preventing child abuse and neglect.

Creating these connections lays the groundwork for buildingcapacity and community leadership. This can be seen in thenumber of JLS members who serve on boards, lead businesses,guide non-profits and engage in public service. When asked,many of our members state their capacity to do these things is inpart due to the training and opportunities they receive in the JuniorLeague.

Over 630 women currently represent the membership of JLS. Thesuccess achieved in this year would not have been possiblewithout the over 44,000 hours of volunteer time provided by ourmembers through the League and in the community. As ourmembership continues to grow I know we will see the influence ofJLS in our community for years to come.

As exciting as it is to tell of our accomplishments, I know we arenot able to do this alone. I wish to extend special thanks to all ourdonors, supporters and partners for standing with the League tomake it possible for JLS members grow and to connect to thecommunity. We appreciate your generosity and ask for yourcontinued support.

Gratefully,

Susie Turner

JLS StaffElizabeth Davis Executive AdministratorMaggie Graham CPA, Financial AdministratorSabra Gaskill Plaid Door Resale Boutique Manager

2013–2014 Committee Chairs

MESSAGE FROM THE 2013-2014 PRESIDENT

2013–2014 Community Advisory Council Jim Anderson Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, PresidentRegina Cooper Springfield Greene County Library, Executive DirectorJanet Dankert Community Partnership of the Ozarks, ExecutiveDirector

Jamie Dopp City Utilities, Manager Community RelationsJenny Fillmer Edwards Springfield Greene County Park Board,Public Information Administrator

Brian Fogle Community Foundation of the Ozarks, President & CEORita Gurian Community Volunteer, Cox Hospital, Administrator Retired Melissa Haddow Community Volunteer, Community Partnership ofthe Ozarks, Retired

Jennifer Kennally United Way of the Ozarks, Inc., President Yolanda Lorge Grupo Latinoamericano, PresidentChristian Mechlin Robberson Community School CoordinatorMary Beth O’Reilly Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, Founderand Chairman

Dianne Elizabeth Osis Springfield Business Journal, Owner/PublisherBetty Parnell Every Child Initiative Co-chairDr. Helen Reid Missouri State University, Dean of Health and HumanServices

Dr. Norm Ridder Springfield Public Schools, SuperintendentMissy Riley Parents as Teachers, DirectorRandy Russell Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Senior ProgramOfficer

Dr. Rob Steele Mercy Hospital Springfield, PresidentDonn Sorensen Mercy, Regional PresidentMark Struckhoff Council of Churches of the Ozarks, Executive DirectorAndrea Vent Isabel’s House, Executive DirectorJoan Whitaker 417 Magazine, General ManagerPaul Williams Springfield Police Department, Chief of Police

Susie Turner President*Katie Moore President-Elect*Mary Koch VP Communications*Mary Miller VP Community*Ashley French VP Finance*Kate Bauer VP Membership*Allison Robertson RecordingSecretary*Jennifer Dwyer TreasurerKatie Vance Sustainer President

Pam Legget-Lutes Immediate Past PresidentElizabeth Bird NominatingLaura Skiles Project Review &DevelopmentCasey Chasteen Parliamentarian† Jen Murphy VP-Elect Finance Council†

*Executive Committee †Not a voting attendee

The 2013-2014 JLS Chairs/Board

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Mary Riley Wolfe Memorial ScholarshipsTwo outstanding young women were selected from 67 candidates toreceive the Mary Riley Wolfe Memorial Scholarship Program. Eachwas selected because of her dedication to education, strongacademic performance and exemplary volunteer activity. Both werehonored with $2,000 for their achievement.

26,753 Junior League of Springfield

17,709 Other community organizations

44,460 Total volunteer hours

Community Awards and Honors

The Junior League of Springfield is honored to have more than 630outstanding women volunteering their time to complete the mission.Each year, members are recognized within the League and thecommunity for outstanding accomplishments.

Membership Recognition

Shawn Askinosie Received 2013 Humanitarianof The Year AwardA Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce committee selected chocolatierShawn Askinosie as the 2013 Humanitarian of the Year. Nominated by theJunior League of Springfield, Askinoise was selected for the awardbecause of his work feeding and educating children in several countries.Askinoise is an award-winning entrepreneur, sought-after public speakerand has been name by “O, The Oprah Magazine” as “One of 15 Guys WhoAre Saving the World.” Being a former defense attorney who foundedSpringfield-based Askinosie Chocolate LLC in 2007, Shawn Askinoiseuses his business background and chocolate company to educateSpringfield students at Boyd Elementary and Pipkin Middle School. Healso runs the “Chocolate University” program for high school students inthe Ozarks. It teaches students in the neighborhood of the store aboutbusiness and connects them with farmers and other students around theworld. Next to Askinosie Chocolate on Commercial Street is the MissouriHotel, Springfield’s largest homeless shelter. Askinosie helps providelearning programs through a computer lab at the shelter. AskinosieChocolate’s unique social business model has been profiled by The NewYork Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and countless others.

Shawn Askinosie is also the co-founder of the Springfield non-profit group“Lost & Found” which provides grief counseling for children who have lostparents. Askinosie started the group because his father died of lungcancer when he was 14 years-old. He continues his involvement in thatorganization today. He is also the Mel Carnahan Fellow at Missouri StateUniversity’s Public Affairs Academy and is Adjunct Professor of FieldStudies in Social Entrepreneurship at Drury University. Askinosie alsocontributes articles to The Huffington Post on issues ranging from theimpact of small business to following your dream.

Shawn Askinosie accepted the award and received a $3,0000 cashaward. He donated the money to the Chocolate University and Lost andFound Grief Center.

2014 Springfield BusinessJournal 40 Under 40Courtney BrownKrystal RussellBrittany WaughRachel Dwiggins

2013 Springfield’s MostInfluential WomenHolly Beadle

2014 417 Magazine 20 Under 30Melissa BadeNikki HutsonKayshia RosenburySarah Schaeffer

Leadership Springfield Class XXIXAshley FrenchDr. Katie McElvaineBrittany Waugh

BreAnna LeganConway, MO

Attending: Drury University

Emma-Quin SmilthCentral High School SpringfieldAttending: University of Arkansas

The Cheri Clark Bouquet of Enthusiasm recipient is adedicated Junior League volunteer who shows apositive attitude. The 2014 recipient is Denise Roche-Caldwell. She has been a past Kids Count committeechair, a member of the Endowment committee andwas on this year’s Ruby Payne project committee.

2014 Lifetime Achievement AwardThe JLS Liftetime Achievement Award goes to asustaining member of the Junior League who is ingood standing. She is active in the community,supports the activities and represents the ideals of theJunior League. The 2014 recipient, Morey Mechlin is apast member of the nominating and placementcommittee, Vice-President of Community, Chair of

both the project review and development committee and placementcommittee, a member of the nominating committee and JLS PastPresident.

By the Numbers Volunteer Hours Contributed byJLS Members in 2013-2014

2014 Cheri Clark Bouquet of Enthusiasm Award

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Done in a Day Community Projects 2013-2014

All Junior League active and new members are asked to pick at leastone “Done in a Day” project throughout the year to complete. All ofthe projects were submitted to the Junior League of Springfield bydifferent organizations in the Ozarks, including the JLS’ signatureproject, Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks. JLSmembers spent hundreds of hours at these events volunteering theirtime and experience to help each organization. The Done in a Daysalso allow JLS members to receive training on other non-profitprojects, and obtain organizational and leadership skills.

Doula Foundation: Baby Gala CelebrationSeventeen volunteers went to the Doula Foundation for its Baby GalaCelebration. The volunteers helped set up, worked with games,served food and registered participants. The event was held forfamilies who had used the foundation’s resources. The DoulaFoundation is an organization committed to supporting low-incomewomen and teens during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Ozarks Food Harvest: Weekend Backpack ProgramOne hundred JLS volunteers gathered at the Ozarks Food Harvestthroughout the year to pack 6,800 backpacks. They sorted itemsand filled the packs that went home with at-risk children so theywould have nutritious food for the weekend.

Springfield Regional Arts Council: Growing Up in theArtsTen volunteers from JLS went to help with the council’s “Growing upin the Arts” program. This program is designed to strengthen familiesand build children's confidence. Volunteers helped the Arts Councilwith the annual Christmas parade in Downtown Springfield byvolunteering.

Harmony House: Family ActivityVolunteers helped the Harmony House staff with a fall carnival. Theywere responsible for set-up, tear down and helping run all the gamesoffered to attendees. Approximately 50 women and children had theopportunity to relax and have fun that day.

Harmony House: Adopt A RoomSeveral JLS volunteers were responsible for redesigning a room atHarmony House and creating living spaces that are warm, welcomingand promote healing. The volunteers provided the materials, includingdrapes, paint and bedding. Our volunteers redesigned the room withsupport of the Harmony House staff.

Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks

Isabels’ House provides safe refuge for children birth through 12years-old that are at high risk of abuse and/or neglect. Grant dollarswere awarded to help fund the salary of the Isabel’s House FundDevelopment Director. JLS volunteers also staffed several events:

IH – Kid’s Closet

During both the spring and fall, several JLS volunteers assisted atIsabel’s House. Members restocked the closing closet, whichprovides each child at the house with a new outfit when they leave.

IH – Community Tour Day

JLS provided twenty volunteers and spent two days helping withgames, food and tours during an open house. The event providedthe community a rare look inside Isabel’s House so attendeescould learn more about the organization.

IH – All Around Town Outreach

Twenty JLS volunteers delivered brochures to health careproviders and other groups in the community. The informationeducates the providers and the community on the services that IHprovides.

IH – SpyderFest

JLS volunteers staffed this motorsport event which benefitedIsabel’s House. They helped sell patches and accepted donationsat the IH booth.

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The Junior League of Springfield’s mission and projects are inresponse to the “red flags” outlined in bi-annual the CommunityFocus Report (CFR). The report was started in 2003 when leadersfrom JLS, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Springfield-Greene County Library District, Community Foundation of theOzarks and the United Way of the Ozarks pledged to develop acommunity livability report that identifies the “Blue Ribbon”(strengths) and the “Red Flags” (challenges) in eleven differentsectors of our community.

In 2013, this partnership published the sixth edition, “Focus 2013”.It looked at the community’s strengths and weakness over the pastten years of assessments. The report is now recognized as aprimary resource for guiding initiatives and decision-making for theentire community. JLS and CFR partners release the report as partof The Children’s Summit bi-annually. Distinguished speakers,including JLS President Susie Turner, gathered for a panel in the Fallof 2013 to discuss the issues.

This year, the report drew the attention of the Association of JuniorLeagues International. As a result, the Junior League of Springfieldwas given the opportunity to present the CFR at the nationalmeeting in St. Louis in the summer of 2014. JLS was highlightedon the topic of “Collaborative Community Impact”.

The report is one of the reasons JLS choose its signature initiative.The “report card” identified child abuse and neglect in thecommunity at a rate that was almost double the state average. Thisresulted in the decision to design, build and develop a crisis nurseryas a tool to end the cycle of abuse and neglect in families throughearly intervention. That facility, Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery ofthe Ozarks, opened its doors to the community in 2007, and, todate, it has served more than 2300 children and 1200 families.

2013 Community Focus ReportReleased

JLS Attends Lobby DayParticipated in Lobby Day with other Missouri Junior Leagues and tenJLS members in attendance.

“...the Junior League of Springfield was given theopportunity to present the CFR at the nationalmeeting in St. Louis in the summer of 2014.”

Past Presidents’ LunchListed from bottom to top: Jan Horton, Barbara Hall, Sharon Nahon,Joyce Blades, Mary Gallagher, Mary Kay Ross, Pam Leggett-Lutes,Morey Mechlin, Cindy Waites, Stephanie Montgomery, HeatherTrinca, Kathy Steinberg, Linda McAllister

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Plaid Door Resale Boutique

Voted as the 2014 Best Resale Shop by 417 Magazine, the

Plaid Door is the Junior League of Springfield’s second

longest running fundraiser. Owned and operated by JLS

since 1976, the boutique resale shop is located at 1920

East Sunshine. JLS members are asked to donate new or

gently used clothing items and accessories to the shop.

It’s also the easiest way for the community to support JLS

by dropping off items and buying things at the shop. JLS

members are also asked to volunteer at the shop for

several hours each year. The Plaid Door uses its own

Facebook page to reach customers and promote new

items at the store. All the proceeds from the shop go to

support League projects, especially the League’s

signature project, Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of

the Ozarks. The Plaid Door has raised more than $2

million for the Springfield community.

Charity BallJunior League of Springfield hosted the 55th annual Charity Ball on April 26, 2014 with a “Jewel of the Nile” theme. Supporters gathered at theRamada Oasis Convention Center for an exotic evening inspired by the beauty of ancient Egypt. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, a selection ofdrinks, a live auction and a Maxon’s Diamond Merchants raffle. The 310 attendees danced late into the evening to the music of “Sequel Dose”. JLSwould like to thank all sponsors and attendees, who helped raise more than $74,000 for projects supported by the League.

JLS Fundraising 2013-14

CookbooksStill continuing to be a fundraiser

for JLS are the League’s

cookbooks. More than $350 was

raised by volunteers selling dozens

of the books at several events

throughout the Ozarks in 2013-

2014. There are two cookbooks

the Junior League of Springfield

has crafted. “Sassafras” the

original book and “Women Who

Can Dish It Out”. The women on

the cookbook committee market

these two books, and also sell

cookbooks from other Leagues

around the nation. They trade our

books for theirs and JLS keeps all

the proceeds. These books are

very popular at holiday time and

make wonderful and unique gifts.

SAVE THE DATE56th annual Charity Ball:

April 25, 2015

JLS Annual CampaignA large part of donations in 2013-2014 came from the Junior Leagueof Springfield’s annual campaign.The campaign, “Giving with aThankful Heart” took a closer lookat what our members do on a dailybasis when they serve theircommunity. It included a Facebookcampaign on the Junior Leaguepage, which highlighted a membera day. It showed how they givetheir time, leadership andexperience to JLS. Gifts to thecampaign allowed the JuniorLeague to continue promotingvoluntarism, developing thepotential of women and improvingour community. Donors coulddesignate the money to go into thegeneral fund or the endowmentfund. This Endowment is aninvestment set up by JLS in whichregular withdrawals from thedonated money may be used forspecific purposes, such asoperating expenses. The goal of theendowment fund is to reach $2million. As of May 31, 2014, thefund was at 50% of goal. Todonate to the Junior League, emailus at [email protected].

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Charity Ball $ 74,515

Pitter Pat $ 23,283

Annual Giving $ 7,883

Cookbooks $ 351

Plaid Door $ 38,517

Meeting Sponsors $ 4,750

Total $ 149,299

*Numbers had not been audited at time of printing

Pitter Pat 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun RunThe eighth annual Pitter Pat onceagain proved to be a huge success;raising more than $23,000 for theprevention of child abuse andneglect in the Ozarks. More than500 runners and walkers filled theO’Reilly Family Events Center atDrury University. Many were dressedin themed group costumes calledcentipedes. Before the race,participants enjoyed donuts, bagelsand fruit while walking around vendor tables. Runners were greeted at the finish line withcheers, congratulations, live music and a lively party. They were treated to food, beer forthe adults and for the children there was face painting and balloon animals. Prizes wereawarded for the top runners and for best costumes.

SAVE THE DATE: Charity Run 5K: March 28, 2015

JLS Approves New Fundraiser for 2014-2015The Junior League of Springfield is launching a new fundraiser in the 2014-15League year. The new “Tour of Kitchens” will be held in the fall each year. It willfeature a view into Springfield’s finest residential kitchens. Attendees will spendpart of their Saturday touring the kitchens. They will explore the modern amenities,unique organization and luxurious materials of these stunning spaces. People whoattend will also be treated to cooking demonstrations, food tastings, kitchengadget shopping, and live music. JLS is partnering with 417 Magazine and 417Home to present the event. Profits from sponsorships and tickets support ourfocus of preventing child abuse and neglect in the Springfield area.

JLS Financial Statement*

Membership Profile

The Junior League of Springfield (JLS)reaches out to women of all races, religionsand national origins who demonstrate aninterest in and a commitment to voluntarism.Membership in the Junior League ofSpringfield is open to any woman over theage of 21. JLS currently has over 600members.

AJLI AffiliationJLS began in 1959 as the CommunityService League of Springfield and becamethe 231st member of the Association ofJunior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) in1976. AJLI embodies 155,000 womenbelonging to Leagues in 292 communitiesthroughout the United States, Canada,Mexico, and Great Britain.

The membership again has chosen a Done In a Yearproject for the following League year. We will beputting on our tool belts and working with Habitat forHumanity on a Women Build. This all women groupwill construct a new home for a very excited Habitatpartner family. Please come join JLS members forthis exciting project in the spring of 2015.

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$5,000 +

KY3, Inc.417 MagazineClear ChannelBroadcasting GroupCustom Metalcraft

$2,500-$4,999

BKD, LLPGannett FoundationHolliday, Susan and DonHusch BlackwellSanders LLPJohnstone SupplyMaxon's JewelersMercy HospitalMoore, Catherine andDavidNeale & NewmanO'Reilly, Mary Beth andCharliePenney, Ron and JanicePolsinelli ShughartPositronic IndustriesRaidel, Beth and JohnRamada OasisConvention CenterScrivener OilSpringfield GrocerCompany, IncStenger, Ron and LezahTal and Rosalie O'ReillyWooten FoundationThe Commerce TrustCompanyTurner, Susie & DavidViorel, Julie and LeeWild HorseDevelopment, LLCWyndham

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Montgomery, StephanieStengerDr. Nancy O'ReillyOzarks Elder LawPrice CutterRajeunir Medical SpaRonald McDonald HouseCharities of the OzarksTolbert Beadle &Musgrave LLCTouchWal-Mart Stores

$500-$999

Andy's Frozen CustardAt Home Real EstateServicesArquitt PediatricDentistry, LLCBrooks, Patty and FredBrown DerbyBYOPizzaCorporate BusinessSystemsEvans, MandyFerrell Duncan VascularSurgeonsHiland DairyDelahay, Amanda andDavidEdward JonesGarrison Plastic SurgeryGreat Southern BankJames DecorKPMLaFerriere & KienstraFacial Plastic SurgeryLeggett-Lutes, Pam andTroyLinda's FlowersMcAnany, Van Cleave, &Phillips PAMcFall, Tom and Amber Miller, Michael and Ami Milk & Honey SalonMiller, Chris & AlisonOakStar BankOllis & Company InsurorsO'Reilly HospitalityManagement, LLCPhoenix Home CarePitfield, MelissaPremium Beverage SalesPrint GroupSchultz, Kamille andAndySteinberg, Kathy andJohnStewart, Andy andDulseySugarKane Designs

Swann DermatologyThe Auto SpecialistThe Deck CompanyThe Track Family FunParkTitle BoxingTLC PropertyManagement LLCTwin Oaks ChiropraticTynes, Pamela T.Waites, Cindy and JohnWilson, Janice andRichardYates, Shauna Smithand Bryan

$250-$499

Amberg EntertainmentBodysmithCrossfit PrecisionFisk Limousines IncHargis, Sally and JamesJelly BeansKellogsKids DirectoryKinne, Laura and GordanKrispy KremeNu Essence Day SpaMercy Clinic MedicalSpaMerriman, Shannon andDavidStillwell, Tina and MarkThe River Fitness Center

$249 and Under

A to Z PartyAdams, Patricia R.Adamson, ReeshaAguirre, LoganArnold, LindseyBarr, Susan T.Bass Print SolutionsBauer, KateBeadle, Holly M.Beairsto, MurrayBig Time ResultsBlades, Joyce T.Blevins, Angela D.Book 31Bosso, MeredithBragg, LindseyBroaddus, Nancy A.Burk, LynnCarmichael, Marie J.Carolla, PegChalfant, Nancy H.Chaney, Caryl L.Chanter, Christina J.

Cleeton, SunnyCollins, Elizabeth T.Cook, SherryCraven, Mary SCupp, AudieDavis, LizDDKDowers, PatriciaDownen, SherryDwyer, JenniferEinstein Bros BagelsEllison, Janet A.Evans, AshleyFerguson, Jeris P.Feuerbacher, Jennifer N.Fielder, LindyFoss, MaryLouFrench, AshleyFrerking, Sarah A.Gallagher, Mary C.Garwitz, KimGirls on the RunGloe, LeslieGlow Nutrition LLCGodwin, LizGraham, Mary EGrowcock, JenniferHaik Investment IncHall, AnnHall, Barbara C.Hare, KathyHarkey, JulieHayes, CourtneyHayes, Nila V.Headley, JillHesser, StephanieHicks, Ann R.Holland, LydiaHollander, Cynthia F.Horton, Jan K.Howell, Debbie and RichHowey, SarahJackson, AllisonJazzerciseJim Hutcheson Realtors, IncJohnson, Lori KJustice, Marcia W.Kipfer, Barbara R.Kissee, CaitlinKnauer, Nancy L.Koch, Mary EKromrey, MaryLiberty Press ofSpringfield, LLCLines, Amy

Lundberg, Sheila S.Mahaffey, Fredna B.Mahaffey, Jennifer G.Manzardo, PatriciaMarrs, Brigitte S.Maxwell, CoryMcClintic, ClaireMcElvaine, KatieMcKinney, AndreaMcQueary, FredMcQueary, MarkMcQueary, Terri W.Meek, KathleenMeyer, Spencer B.Mihalevich, Susan P.Miller, MaryModern SocietyMoles, MichelleMullin Chiropractic CorpNahon, Sharon A.O'Reilly, BrookeOllis, Fay B.Owen, Sara E.Owens, Margaret T.Payroll VaultPenney, StaceyPhillips, Sally R.Powell, Cathryn B.Powell, Susan D.Prater, Marie C.Prokop, CarolQuinn, Jerry ClarkRedfern, SpencerRenner-Mowris, Jill M.Robertson, AllisonRoche-Caldwell, Denise Rolfe, KathyScott, Lagena Y.Shackter-Thompson,BonnieSipe, Judy S.Skiles, Laura S.Smith, Nadine E.Spark FitnessSpencer, MeleahSpringfield CardinalsSquires, Patricia C.Stenger, Beverly N.Taylor, Maura W.Todd, Shelley A.Trinca, Heather M.Turner, Ann W.Tynes, Pamela T.Walker, Patricia W.Wantuck, KerryWelch, Gayle T.

Westerman, KristenWilson, KellieWyrsch, Cynthia W.Yohe, Virginia

IN KIND

417 MagazineAmberg EntertainmentAndy's Frozen CustardBass Print SolutionsBodysmithBrown DerbyCIS Data Services, LLCClear ChannelBroadcasting GroupCrossfit PrecisionEinstein Bros BagelsEvans, MandyFirst Impressions IncFisk Limousines IncHarem & CompanyHiland DairyIdeal ImageJelly BeansKellogsKids DirectoryKrispy KremeKY3, Inc.Leggett-Lutes, PamelaLiberty Press ofSpringfield, LLCLinda's FlowersMaxon'sMercy Clinic MedicalSpaMoles, MichelleNu Essence Day SpaO'Reilly HospitalityManagement III, LLCPremium Beverage SalesPrint GroupRajeunir Medical SpaRamada OasisConvention CenterSpringfield CardinalsSugarKane DesignsThe River Fitness CenterTitle BoxingTouchTurner, SusieTwin Oaks ChiropracticWyndham

2013–2014 Donor RecognitionANNUAL GIVING, EVENT, ENDOWMENT, GENERAL FUND AND MEETING SPONSOR DONORS*

The positive impact by the Junior League each year would be impossible without the strong support of our donors. We sincerely thank you and look forward to your continued support of JLS projects and events.

*As recorded 6/01/2013-5/31/2014

Every effort has been made to reportall contributions accurately. Weapologize for any error or omissionand ask that corrections beforwarded to JLS headquarters bycalling 417-887-9422 or via e-mail [email protected].