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  • 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.

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