• Junior League of Sioux Falls Announces Pumps, Pearls, Purses in Boogie Wonderland

    The Junior League of Sioux Falls, a women’s volunteer organization that empowers women to be a driving force to improve the Sioux Falls community, announces its annual fundraiser "Pumps, Pearls, Purses in Boogie Wonderland" will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at Callaway's Event Center (500 E 69th St.). Tickets to the event are $35 ($40 at the door), available at JJ's Wine & Spirits (57th and Western) and Jenny Craig (3109 W 41st St.). The funds support the local mission of the Junior League of Sioux Falls (JLSF).

    Now in its sixth year, this 'girls-only' fundraiser changes a little every year, but a few things stay constant ... unique menus, fun games, a fabulous silent auction and abundant shopping. The following 13 vendors are providing booths:

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  • YWCA Announces Protégés for Women's Leadership Program

    December 16, 2011 — The YWCA Sioux Falls has accepted 24 women as participants (protégés) in the first Women’s Leadership Program to begin January 13, 2012. The Women’s Leadership Program is a service project of the Junior League of Sioux Falls.

    Erin Bosch, Director of Women’s Leadership said, “Today, we are pleased to announce the selection of the protégés for the YWCA Women’s Leadership Program. In our first year, 50 outstanding women applied to participate in the program. We are overwhelmed with the diversity and wide range of skills that these women bring to the program. This program is an opportunity for personal, professional and community development and will result in a balanced, healthier Sioux Falls community.”

    The first class of protégés for the Women’s Leadership Program are:

    • Kekela Aspelund, Claims Supervisor — RAS
    • Tracy Bieber, Registered Nurse Special Procedures — Sanford Children's Residency Clinic
    • Kerri DeGraff, Community Impact Director — United Way
    • Jessica DeNeui, Banquet and Catering Director — Westward Ho Country Club
    • Jennifer Dykstra, Home Mortgage Consultant — Wells Fargo
    • Amanda Feldkamp, Golf Course Manager — Bakker Crossing
    • Jennifer Ferris, Attorney — Lynn Jackson Shultz and LeBrun
    • Sara Henderson, Director of Finance Patient Care and Clinical Services — Avera
    • Catrina Hieb, Credit Counseling Manager — Lutheran Social Services/Consumer Credit Counseling Services
    • Caitlin Hurley, HR & Marketing — Prairie Rehabilitation
    • Laura Jacobs, Program Manager — Children's Care Hospital and School
    • Amanda Masterson, Branch Manager — MetaBank
    • Shelly Munson, Associate Attorney — Woods Fuller
    • Miranda Ochocki, Director of Development and Marketing — South Dakota Hall of Fame
    • Ivy Oland, Owner — Oland Arts Consulting
    • Gloria Peterson, Owner — Vanessen's Hair Design
    • Allison Sanderson, Director of Childcare — YWCA South
    • Margaret Sampson, Development Associate — YMCA
    • Alisha Sedor, Executive Director — NARAL Pro Choice South Dakota
    • Amy Smolik, Marketing and Communications Manager — Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
    • Stefanie Strom, Retail/Direct Banking — First Bank and Trust
    • Jo Theodosopoulos, Development Associate — Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
    • Ashley Thompson, Senior Analyst & Community Development —Citi
    • Abby Vostad, Executive Assistant to CEO — SDN Communications

     

    The focus of the Women’s Leadership Program is to use the personal experiences and skills of volunteer mentors to educate and inspire the protégés. During a two-day retreat and five training sessions, the participants (protégés) will develop an individual success plan that includes personal and professional goals and ways to achieve them. In February, a mentor will be matched with the participant (protégé) to support and guide her through the implementation of her plan during the next year.

    For more information on the program go to www.ywca-sf.org/leadership or contact Erin Bosch, Director of Women’s Leadership, at YWCA (605.336.3660).

    A brochure is available online www.ywca-sf.org/leadership outlining information on the January retreat and six sessions.

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      The Women’s Leadership Program is a service project of Junior League of Sioux Falls. The collaboration furthers the mission of both YWCA Sioux Falls and Junior League of Sioux Falls to enrich the lives of women and empower them.

  • 2011-12 Junior League of Sioux Falls Board of Directors

    President: Mary Schaefbauer
    President-Elect: Pamela Kreber
    Treasurer: Anne Jackson
    Asst. Treasurer: Lisa Malone
    Recording Secretary: Amy Kvernmo
    Corresponding Secretary: Lisa Jervik
    Sustaining Member Chair: Melissa Radigan
    Arrangements/Education & Training Co-Chairs: Jackie Swanstrom & Sarah Hueners
    Done In a Day Co-Chairs: Emily Connolly & Jane Fixsel
    Fund Development Chair: Teri Abel
    Membership Development Co-Chairs: Harriet Yocum & Amy Mandolfo
    Nominating & Placement: Jenny Tiehen
    Project Research & Development: Kristin Pater
    Public Relations: Gayle Craik
    Pumps, Pearls, Purses Fundraiser Chair: Maria Hopkins
     

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      President: Mary Schaefbauer

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      2011 Board Retreat at Lake Poinsett.

  • Supporting the development of women in our community

    The Junior League of Sioux Falls is committed to supporting the development of women in our community. To assist young women as they pursue their higher education, the League awards a Memorial & Tribute Scholarship in the amount of $500 annually. Learn more and view the application form at Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.

    • 2011 Award Recipient Jennifer McLaughlin, Home Schooled, Sioux Falls
    • 2010 Award Recipient Jenna Headrick, Brandon High School, Brandon
    • 2009 Award Recipient: Rachel Sustad, Sioux Falls
  • Junior League of Sioux Falls in full swing, September through May

    The League year jumps into action beginning September 16 at the General Membership Meeting.  Monthly membership meetings are typically held the third Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m., through May. See calendar for details.

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      The fall social at member Sara Baumgarten's on August 5, 2010, was enjoyed by all!

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  • Awards

    Since the 1950s, The Association of Junior Leagues International has received honors on behalf of member Junior Leagues. In 2008, The Association of Junior Leagues International won the Award of Excellence in the 2008 Associations Advance America Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Leadership, Washington, D.C. for its Kids in the Kitchen program.

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      2010 Unsung Hero Award recipient Jessica Wells.

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      Paula Kreutzfeldt won the 2010 Spirit Award

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