The Junior League of Richmond | 2004-2005 | Annual Report

The Junior League of Richmond, founded in 1926, is anorganization of women committed to promoting voluntarism,developing the potential of women and improving communitiesthrough effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.The Junior League of Richmond reaches out to women of allraces, religions and national origins who demonstrate aninterest in and commitment to, voluntarism.

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Dear Friends,As we conclude our 78th year of enhancing nonprofitservices in our community through our trainedvolunteers, take a minute to think about thequestion: What would Richmond look like withoutthe Junior League of Richmond? What if 59 womenhad not founded the Junior League of Richmond in1926? We would not have the Council of the VirginiaMuseum of Fine Arts, which today has 500 membersand celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with arich history of raising millions of dollars for ourfabulous Museum. Sacred Heart Center wouldn’t beas viable if it had not been for the countless League-trained volunteers who have been involved since itsinception 13 years ago. Because of this support, theCenter has been a huge resource for families of theBainbridge/Blackwell communities. Another greatexample is the Senior Center, begun in 1959 by theLeague, which now has plans of expanding to otherlocations and tripling the number of seniors theyserve. Lastly, it only takes Mary Pierce and WilmaBattle, principals, respectively, of A.V. Norrell andElizabeth D. Redd Elementary, to tell you what ourprofessional, credible volunteers have done for theirschools in the past five years. Hats off to the Leagueand its committed volunteers!

The League’s purpose of developing the potential ofwomen has been steady over these 78 years. We havehad 78 years’ worth of talented and committedwomen who have built this organization, andcurrently our members are building on that success.The skills women develop in the League, add to theirpersonal commitment, and they have supported ournonprofit community and enhanced nonprofitcapacity to better meet their missions and serve theneedy in our community.

In 1926, nonprofits were few in number in ourcommunity. Now, in Richmond alone, there are over 2,000 nonprofit organizations. The number has doubled in the past 20 years. The need forassistance by nonprofits is tremendous. The League,1,350 strong, helps meet that need. It not onlyprovides support through our member volunteers,but also partners with groups like Especially forNonprofits, Leadership Metro Richmond andConnectRichmond, who work to enhance the qualityand strength of nonprofits in our community.

Our events were especially exciting this year with the expansion of Book & Author and the initiation of the Junior Book & Author. We so appreciate thesupport they garnered from our community. Again,we thank Verizon for its continued support as TitleSponsor of the Book & Author. We thankDominion, the Richmond Times-Dispatch andTroutman Sanders LLP for being charter membersof our new Paul Duke Circle through their support of $10,000 and above. These four gifts allowed us to take this event to the next level! We also appreciatethe support of Barnes & Noble and all of our table sponsors.

Our newest fundraiser – the Junior Book & Author:Chapter One had a tremendous first year. Throughthe support of its Title Sponsor, the RichmondTimes-Dispatch and Newbery Circle sponsorCapital One, popular author Avi entertained over500 children and parents at the Byrd Theatre. Inconjunction with that event, Richmond authorNancy Beasley and illustrator Sarah Matthews, hosted a standing room only writing and artworkshop for 40 very enthusiastic children. It was a great first year!

We welcomed and appreciated James River AirConditioning, Inc. as the Title Sponsor of ThePreview Night at Southern Women’s Show and thank Southern Shows for this opportunity thatentertained many.

And, under the leadership of manager Mark Gaddisand Committee chair Ting Bresnahan, the ClothesRack has once again raised the bar by increasing netprofits 25.8% above last year. Mark has built aremarkable staff at the CR, including KristaMangano, who was hired as assistant manager this year. Mark and the Committee worked diligently on a feasibility study for a second shop and we will soon see the product of their work!

My personal thanks go to our leadership led by anenergetic Julie Weissend, our members, our manydonors, our community partners and other supporters,for making the League such a wonderful and viableorganization and for this opportunity to be part of it.

Sincerely yours,

Jane V. HelfrichExecutive Director

Greetings! 2004-2005 has been a “powerful” year for the Junior League of Richmond and the greaterRichmond region! In our mission-driven quest, the Junior League continues to be about three things: developing the potential of women, improving our community and promoting voluntarism.

As a conduit of energy for over 1350 members who are trained volunteers, the Junior League ofRichmond has again made a difference in the lives of the families and children we have served and themembers of our greater Richmond community. The League continues into the future with incrediblecaliber women who inspire each other on the pathfrom good to great.

During our 78th year, we continued to work acrossthe League, plotting our optimal strategic course atmultiple levels. People like Wally Stettinius continueto be invaluable in these strategic dialogues. We havegone from one New Member class to two this yearand we are thrilled with the women who have joinedour ranks of Active membership. We have explored anumber of ways to be more flexible and meaningfulwith our membership commitments and there are alot of exciting possibilities that will be reviewed bythe membership this coming year.

We have celebrated our 60th anniversary as hosts ofthe Book & Author Dinner with another successfuland substantive event that validates our commitmentto Richmond reading. Also to that end, we began theJunior Book & Author event this year and wecontinue to reach out to corporate and agencypartners, making even more of an impact in ourrealms of commitment. We have had the mostsuccessful Annual Fund campaign at the Board levelever this year and we look forward to rolling out ourdevelopment successes with the entire membership.The Clothes Rack has been incredible this year withmanager Mark Gaddis and his staff focusing onprogress and profitability. We are examining the very real possibility of opening a second store in the fall of 2005.

We continue to invigorate our role in the communitywith new placements for members like the Done-in-a-Day-Doers and we continue to build on ourrelationships with corporations and partner agencies.We have forged an alliance with the NationalCoalition for Community and Justice and JewishWomen International to continue to enhance thePrejudice Awareness Summit for area middle schoolstudents. Our signature Wonders on Wheelselementary school program celebrated its fifth yearwith great successes that saw further expansion ofschool programs for adults and siblings. In addition,we continue to maintain and improve uponprograms for kindergartners through third grade. We are so appreciative to have stalwart support fromour principals Mary Pierce and Wilma Battle at A.V.Norrell and Elizabeth Redd Elementary Schools andRichmond Public Schools. Strategic initiatives havealso been undertaken for WOW as to the next fiveyears. Our other programs, including BrightBeginnings with the YMCA and Children’s Museumplacement continue to support the communities wecommitted ourselves to with WOW program andSacred Heart.

Our communications ventures this year have beenmomentous. In addition to the bimonthly RichmondLeaguer, we rolled out the eLeaguer this year as aweekly email communication to the membership. Wecelebrated the membership with montages precedingthe General Membership meetings and we continuestriving to make programming increasingly significantto the membership.

We have a wonderful Executive Director, JaneHelfrich, and a phenomenal staff. With our members’commitment, we are uniquely positioned to furtherbrighten the cityscape in Richmond. With your helpand support we really are a renewable energy sourceaffecting change. It has been my pleasure to serve thisorganization that functions as a catalyst for thegreater good.

Sincerely yours,

Julie Wescott WeissendPresident

Julie Weissend,President

Jane V. Helfrich,Executive Director

In spring 2005, Jane Helfrich was

awarded the Nina F. Abady

Award by the VirginiaAssociation of FundRaising Executives. The award is given

in memory and gratitude of

Nina F. Abady whowas one of the

earliest directors ofdevelopment in

the Richmond areaand also the first VAFRE president.

The Nina F. Abady Award is given to recognize a VAFRE member for outstanding professional and ethical service to the field

of development.

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Powering the Infrastructure through Communications:Powerful lines of communicationwere laid this year through the five Committees comprising theCommunications council. Theadvertorial for the Junior Book and Author Event, email newsletter“eLeaguer”, dynamic PrejudiceAwareness Summit coverage andmore sophisticated webcommunications technologycontinued to support the League inits mission to serve the community.

Public RelationsThe Public Relations Committee plays an integral role in raising communityawareness, assisting in fundraising efforts,recruiting new members and publicizing theLeague’s progress in meeting itsorganizational goals. The Public Relationscommittee launched and managed theoperation of a weekly e-mail newsletter,aptly named the eLeaguer. The eLeaguer,comprised of important and time-sensitiveinformation, was successful in reaching the entire Junior League of Richmondmembership in a timely and organizedmanner. This committee was also engagedin directing extensive coverage of thePrejudice Awareness Summit, whichincluded the front page Metro section ofthe Richmond Times-Dispatch, as well aslengthy and detailed articles in the HenricoCitizen, V Magazine for Women, theReflector and Richmond Woman. Thecommittee was also able to garner anoutstanding article in the Henrico Citizenabout Book and Author Dinner authorJacqueline Mitchard’s visit to a HenricoCounty high school. Detailed publicrelations plans were written for thePrejudice Awareness Summit and theLeague's newest fundraiser, the Junior Book and Author event. The committeewas also able to obtain notable sponsorshipsfrom Capital One and the Richmond Times-Dispatch for the Junior Book andAuthor, and an advertorial, created by the committee and published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, highlighted the 60th Book and Author Dinner, theJunior Book and Author event and theJunior League of Richmond’s manycommunity-based programs.

ProgramsThe Programs Committee was extremelysuccessful in increasing memberparticipation and in garnering positivefeedback from members regarding interestand efficiency. The committee’s strategiesmaximized every minute spent in themeetings by highlighting communityaccomplishments such as partnering withthe Hilliard House, the benefits of theClothes Rack and the effectiveness of ourprograms at Norrell and Redd elementaryschools and they engineered membersinterfacing with community leaders withevents like Meet your Legislator.

Public AffairsThe Public Affairs Committee had a great impact on both the community and the League’s membership this year. It completed voter registration drives atNorrell and Redd Elementary schools which provided an opportunity for parents to take the first step in exercisingtheir civic duty and have the chance to makea difference in their communities. Also, itallowed League Members to mingle with elected officials and advocate forissues that benefit women and children atour January general membership meeting.The elected officials included the SenateMajority Leader in the General Assembly,Walter Stosch, Delegates John O’Bannonand Viola Baskerville and House MinorityLeader Frank Hall.

Annual Report Committee The Annual Report for the Junior League ispublished for the purpose of educating andinforming the metro Richmond area aboutthe League's efforts to improve the lives ofchildren and families in the community.The publication is also used as a publicrelations and fund development tool and

also serves as a remembrance of the JuniorLeague year for Members. Committeemembers also assist League efforts indocumenting and maintaining importanthistorical information.

Secretary to the BoardThe Secretary of the Board attends allMembership, Board of Directors andOperating Committee meetings to recordthe minutes, which must be available fordistribution in a timely manner. During the summer, the Secretary works closelywith the Board to edit and distribute the yearbook.

Richmond LeaguerThe Richmond Leaguer Committee added value to the League by increasing the number of outside advertisers in thenewsletter by 25% this year. It produced six timely issues for the 2004-2005 yearthat were the primary form ofcommunication for the League and the Richmond community.

Powering our Membership:The strength and force of the Leagueis our membership. The energy,enthusiasm and expertise of ourmembers make programs that havesuch an impact on women andchildren in our community possible.Nine teams of women volunteered inmembership support this year.

New MembersThis Committee is responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of theNew Member Course. The 2004-2005 yearwas the first in League history to conducttwo New Member courses, one each in thefall and spring. New Members continued topraise the League on their experiences withthe course and the organization overall. The Committee of New Member advisorsworked together to create a wonderfulexperience by advising, planning andexecuting all of the events over the course of the year. This change in traditionfulfilled the strategic planning objective to retain more New Members through anenjoyable and shortened course.

Membership RecruitingThe Committee had three recruiting eventsthis League year, including time spent at the James River Wine Festival. Seventy-twonew members joined the spring class. Byhaving more new members, our mission toserve the community can be continued andexpanded throughout the years.

Membership Retention and SatisfactionThe Membership Retention andSatisfaction Committee’s goal is to keepmembers pleased and connected to theLeague. Social events such as golf clinics,happy hours, coffee breaks, culture club andwine classes build a sense of communityamong our membership. This sense ofcommunity and inclusion not only helps usretain our members, but also helps buildnew relationships, which contribute to ourcontinued success as an organization.

PlacementThe Placement Committee promotesvoluntarism by helping members choose aplacement within the League and thenmanages these placements to ensure that thewomen of the League are trained, happyand knowledgeable volunteers in thecommunity. The Placement Palooza held onMarch 1 at the Science Museum, thepublishing of the Placement OpportunitiesBrochure and the use of an online databasesystem ensures most of the 500 activemembers find their perfect placement.

Nominating This Committee has the responsibility ofassessing the leadership needs of the Leaguefor the coming year and matching that tothe talented pool of members interested intaking on these assignments. The Committeeworks to ensure that the League has theright women “on the bus” to lead theLeague in its mission.

SustainersThe Sustainer Committee strengthened theties to our largest group of members byoffering a wide range of educational andsocial events. Supporting the concept of alifetime membership in the League, theCommittee had a theme of “refiring” theSustainer membership. The Committeeoffered wonderful new opportunities forSustainers to re-energize a sense ofadventure, reunite with old friends, makenew friends, travel to new places, learn newskills, acquire new knowledge and getinvolved with community activities.

Leadership DevelopmentThe Leadership Development Committee hashad an extraordinary year with the introductionof two new modules and two Saturday trainingcourses. The two new modules focused onevent planning and team motivation, topicsspecifically requested by members. TheSaturday training courses were filled withLeague leaders who shared their professionalexperiences. These events have certainly addedto the training and leadership of the League.

TransfersThe Transfer Committee welcomed andintegrated members from Leagues in othercities who moved to Richmond during thepast year. This Committee established amentorship program in which each of the 30transfers had a Committee member mentorfor the year. Transfers were integrated quicklyand were offered opportunities to meetLeague Leadership and form new friendships.Transfers had many social events including aCouple’s Holiday Cocktail Party, a Social atThe Westwood Club with the LeadershipTeam and a year-end dinner.

Diversity CommitteeThe Diversity Committee researchedeffective diversity initiatives in otherorganizations, recommended specific stepsto the leadership of JLR, developedprograms on diversity and multiculturalismand partnered with other appropriateRichmond organizations. It implementedthe new diversity strategic plan at all levelsof the League. The Diversity Committeecreated a demographic survey that could beused by League leadership to determine thelevel of diversity within the League. Oncepresented, the tool can be used incoordination with membership renewal andwithin the New Member Course and it willallow the League to assess “where we are” to understand “where we are going.” Thiscontribution will expand the minds of fellow Leaguers and will filter out to thecommunity through our interaction withothers. The results of the demographicsurvey will be helpful in recruitment andevaluating any voids within the League.

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Vol.XIX, No.6

June 2005

CALENDAR

JULY

11 Clothes Rack CommitteeMeeting 7pmSusan Humphreys

AUGUST16 Operating CommitteeMeeting 7pm-MCH25 Board Meeting

7pm-MCH

SEPTEMBER

Michelle Thomson

Barbara Ransome Andrews Award

Pinkie W. Smith AwardCommunity Volunteer AwardBranch Harper

Molly Negus hasbeen a member ofthe League since1996. Mostrecently, Mollychaired the verysuccessful 60thBook & AuthorDinner, but hasheld a number of leadership roles, andhas clearly excelled in all of hervolunteer work throughout the years.She has furthered the Junior Leagueculture of developing women’spotential by motivating our members,promoting an environment ofopportunity, and instilling a strongsense of accomplishment.

Molly Negus

13 Operating CommitteeMeeting 7pm-MCH

15 Happy Hour6pm-Southside

21 General MembershipMeeting

7pm-Location TBA

24 Family Day at Maymont11am-Maymont

29 Board Meeting7pm-MCH

Branch becamean Activemember of theAtlanta Leaguein 1995 and hasserved in directc o m m u n i t yplacements formany of thoseyears. She hasheld leadership roles in the communitycouncil for the last three years andthis year was the first chair of the newAdult Education First Committee atSacred Heart Center. The year priorshe served as an industrious chair ofDone In A Day Committee.

In her “spare” time, Michelle has been very active in our community.

Some of her volunteer involvement includes Adult Care Services,

Memorial Child Guidance Clinic, Sacred Heart Center, Richmond

Hill, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and the Catholic Diocesan

Commission. In recognition of her commitment to making her

community a better place, she received the YWCA Outstanding

Woman Award in 2001. She also recently received the top

employee award at the YMCA from which she recently retired. And, of course in

1999-2000 she found time to lead the League as its president.Michelle has an incredible gift of bringing together people who want to help others,

and her leadership is inspirational. She has recruited countless women to the

Junior League and has been a mentor to many others. Well deserved Michelle!

See descriptions of the awards on page 12.

Congratulations to these members on receipt of President’s Awards at the Annual

Meeting for their commitment and efforts with the League in the past year:

Kathleen Flippen, Kati Hornung, Liz Leitch, Michelle Schroeter and Laurie

Sommardahl.

League ends year with AnnualMeeting and Top Awards

The Junior League of Richmond is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving

communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League of Richmond reaches out to women of all races,

religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to voluntarism.

The Junior League of Richmond

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the Clothes Rack to have a “trunk show”for CHIP participants where they couldreceive a voucher toward an outfit. Two programs were conducted with the St. Joseph’s Villa extended dayprograms, which included the theme“Where the Wild Things Are.” For theRichmond Friends of the Homeless, the Committee coordinated a winter coat drive for 50 people, backpacks for kids for the school year, a Holiday Partyand Easter baskets with books and sundryitems. This measure of giving improved the quality of all of the lives touched,whether in talking with a child, giving awarm winter coat to a homeless person, orteaching adolescents about managing stress.

American Red Cross Babysitting TrainingIn collaboration with the American RedCross, the League provided workshops tochildren in underserved neighborhoodsacross the city. The volunteers emphasizedtraining for “latchkey” children withresponsibility for supervising youngersiblings. Leadership, responsible decision-making, good business practices and beinggood role models are emphasized. This year,the committee has trained more than 100preteens in the Richmond metro area. Theclasses teach them the skills they need toprepare for and respond to emergencies intheir homes, schools and communities suchas basic first aid, babysitting, care givingand emergency preparedness. The classesalso teach young entrepreneurs how toadvertise their babysitting services, how totalk with adults who have young childrenand how to create simple business cards toprovide their contact information. Thisjoint effort with the Red Cross promoteshumanity, impartiality, neutrality,independence, voluntary service, unity and universality in the community.

Wonders on Wheels “WOW”The Wonders on Wheels (WOW) programbrings enrichment programs to RichmondCity school children in grades K-3 byfostering a love of learning and reading.While the target audience is children ingrades K-3, the program also caters to theneeds of the entire family and strives to makeWOW a fun and educational experience forfamilies and volunteers alike. Events takeplace at both Norrell and Redd ElementarySchools and are conducted on Monday andTuesday evenings throughout the school year.

WOW celebrated its fifth year with asupercharged year of programs for thechildren and families of Redd and NorrellElementary Schools that featured the tapingof a mini-documentary on WOW forbroadcast on the Richmond Public Schools’cable channel 36! The WOW Committee’s40 hard working members presented 30children’s programs and 20 adult programsto more than 1000 students and families.

The Children’s Team expanded its SOLcurriculum to include Program Night,which featured performances from theElegba Folklore Society. Following the newWOW rules “Respect Yourself, RespectOthers, Respect Your School”, the childrenenjoyed story time followed by arts andcrafts which included building a gigantic“Very Hungry Caterpillar” for the luncheonwall and creating “Why I’m Thankful”cards for family members. The Adult Team“wowed” with returning favorites such as“Gangproofing Your Child”, as well as“Legal Basics”, in which attorneys answeredparent questions. Recognizing excellence,the Richmond Public Library will be tapingfuture adult programs at every WOW eventin the coming year for broadcast on a localcable channel.

Community Research and DevelopmentThis Committee began research on communityneeds for future League “signature projects.”The web-based tool, “Survey Monkey”provided an easy way to get evaluation andfeedback from membership. The communityneeds-assessment was helpful in Leaguestrategic planning.

Community Board CoordinatorThe Community Board conducted a trainingentitled “Serving on a Community Board”,held in December of 2004. This trainingprovided information and resources toLeague members so they could serve oncommunity boards equipped and ready toserve. With more League members ready toserve on non-profit boards, our organizationcan provide the community a qualified poolof available board members. In tandem withthis goal, community groups were directed to the Community Board Coordinator inorder to access potential members from theLeague membership.

Bright BeginningsThis program, in conjunction with the YMCAand coordinated by a small but energeticCommittee, is designed to provide “back toschool” clothes and educational supplies forthe children involved at League placementsites. During the year, 443 volunteers providedeach child with $125 worth of clothing andschool supplies. The program served 305children from Sacred Heart Center, Norrelland Redd Elementary Schools. A total of$19,349 was contributed from individual andother gifts. The Committee also recruited arecord 59 adult male volunteers to introducemore strong male role models into theexperience for the young boys participating.

Powering Our Community:Twelve Community Committees used the power of our membership to touch the lives of women and children in our community.

Sacred Heart CenterFamilies First aims to provide educationaland family-oriented programming that helpsto stabilize and strengthen families withinthe Sacred Heart Center community. ThisCommittee provided monthly programs,most notably the Back to School Picnic,Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Party, and Spa Night. Speakers from ChippenhamHospital spoke about women’s health andthe Virginia Breast Cancer Society discussedbreast cancer prevention and awareness. FirstThings First spoke on healthy relationshipsand the Read Center promoted literacy. AtSpa Night, volunteers provided manicures,chair massages, makeup advice and facials.

This was the first inaugural year for theAdult Education First program. Sacred HeartCenter has an adult GED class taughtthrough Richmond Public Schools and aSHC volunteer. The monthly sessions kickedoff in November with a fantastic motivationaltalk by Rob Ukrop of the RichmondKickers. During the December and Januarymeetings, Stevie McFadden and KathleenRyder offered their expertise in the areas ofResume Writing and Interview Skills,helping students to start a resume andconduct mock interviews. In January,nutritionist Tia Athens provided tips ongood eating habits, living a healthy lifestyleand the importance of nutrition to increasebrain function and learning capacity. InFebruary, the students took a field trip to theVirginia Historical Society where Dr.Lauranett Lee, Curator of African-AmericanHistory, led the class through the incredibleexhibit, “Children of Hope: African-American Childhood in Virginia.” TheCommittee wrapped up the year with a JobSkills workshop and a luncheon at theClothes Rack in May, where the studentswere able to choose an outfit suitable forinterviewing after arming themselves withtheir GED! The class worked extremely hardthroughout the year and it was a fitting endto a highly successful inaugural year for theSHC Adult Education First program.

The Children’s Resource Committeeprovided an array of learning experiencesfor the children of Sacred Heart Center. A Halloween safety program, martial artsinstructors, trip to the Richmond Ballet,Ocean Encounters program and opticalillusion demonstration by the ScienceMuseum all continued to build a trustingrelationship between the League volunteersand the community.

Done in a DayThis Committee offers projects which Leaguemembers find interesting and allows them towork around their schedules. These projectsenable members to devote a few hours to helpother organizations as they better the lives ofwomen and children. The Done in a DayCommittee sought to introduce several newprojects for League members. In the fall, aHalloween party was held at the Coal PitLearning Center, a non-profit organizationwhich provides a free preschool program forlow-income families. In the spring, thecommittee held a Valentine’s Day party andcoordinated baby visits at Lakewood Manor,one of three retirement communities ownedand operated by Virginia Baptist Homes. On two evenings, dinners were provided forthe residents of Hilliard House, whichprovides women and children in need ofhousing a temporary and supportive home. The committee also continued to develop existing community relationships with Meals on Wheels, Hospitality House andNorrell and Redd Elementary Schools. Cross-Committee relationships with BrightBeginnings, WOW, Mayo-Carter House,Sacred Heart Center, and Children’s Museumof Richmond also prospered.

Children’s Museum of RichmondThe 340 hours spent by the Children’sMuseum Committee had a great impact on the 92 children and 72 parents theyserved this year. Increasing rates of parentalparticipation in the program helped parentsand children connect in creative andaffordable ways. Not only did thisenthusiastic committee average 13volunteers per event, they streamlined costs by innovatively building a newpartnership with Little Caesar’s pizza!

Community SamplerCommunity Sampler Committee membersperform short-term projects with partnerorganizations. Kid Power, a continuingevent with the Northside YMCA, provideddinner and quality time for children in theextended day program once a month. ThisCommittee partnered with CHIP andhelped them facilitate a graduationreception for the participants in April 2005. Sixteen individuals graduated fromtheir life skills and parenting skills classes.Community Sampler also partnered with

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Energizing Our Impact throughResource DevelopmentSix teams of women energized our League through fund development,strengthening existing partnerships,and forging relationships with newcommunity partners.

EventsThe Events Committee raised funds tofurther support the League’s programs andgrants. The Southern Women’s Show PreviewNight held in April was a success with over50 volunteers assisting in decorating,bartending, cooking demonstrations andmany other activities. James River AirConditioning, Inc. became the Title Sponsorof the event this year. The Events Committeeshowed its innovation by spinning off thenewest League Committee, the Junior Book& Author event featuring, “Avi”, author of 50 popular books for youth.

Book & AuthorThe Book & Author Dinner celebrated its 60th year with some exciting changes.The Dinner was moved to the GreaterRichmond Convention Center. Verizononce again was our valued Title Sponsorand was joined by three new partners in the Paul Duke Circle: Dominion,Richmond-Times Dispatch, and TroutmanSanders LLP. Barnes & Noble-Libbie Place

joined the League as its book-selling partnerand the Jefferson Hotel continued itspartnership in hosting the authors in itsGovernor’s Suite. This year our featuredauthor-guests were: Steve Roberts, who alsohosted the event as master of ceremonies,Jeannette Walls, Jacquelyn Mitchard, TayariJones and Jim Lehrer.

Clothes RackThe Clothes Rack has certainly had anexplosive year through its new relationshipwith Henrico County’s Hilliard House, ahousing program offering homeless womenand women with children the opportunityto live in a supportive environment whilemaking the transition from crisis tostability. The Clothes Rack set up a jobtraining program for the residents of theHilliard House that prepared them for theirjob search, improved their self-confidenceand trained them in resume-writing andinterview skills.

MerchandisingThe Merchandising Committee helped the League by selling League Lines,stationary and cookbooks through theClothes Rack and at the Book & AuthorDinner. It raised money for communityprograms while raising awareness of theJunior League.

StewardshipThe Stewardship Committee was engagedin planning the Donor Appreciation Party,Barbara Ransome Andrews Luncheon, Past President’s Luncheon and the AnnualCampaign Fund. The Committee increasedleadership opportunities by giving eachcommittee member the chance to head anevent or large project. The on-going donorrecognition and Annual Campaign helpedto maintain donor relationships throughevents and personalized mailings. Theluncheons recognized exceptionalleadership, which empowers future leaders in our organization and works to maintain the relationships between past, present and future leaders.

Mayo-Carter HouseThe Mayo-Carter House serves as theheadquarters of the Junior League ofRichmond. The committee was dedicated to spotlighting the historical andsentimental value of the house to Leaguemembers. A Holiday Tea was held inDecember 2004 that fostered excitementabout the organization among families. Tea participants donated unwrapped gifts,which were given to children served by theSacred Heart Center.

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The Junior League of Richmond, Virginia, Inc.Statement of ActivitiesFor the Year Ended May 31, 2005

2005 2004Revenues:

Contributions and gifts: $247,085 $210,803 Revenues:Merchandising 377,830 368,300 Membership dues 136,966 146,430

Special events 52,552 83,227 Other membership income 20,498 18,831 Interest and dividend income 5,559 1,858 Rental income 16,540 14,484 Other income 428 001,946

Net assets released from restrictions: - - Total revenues and other support 857,457 845,880

Expenses:Program services:

Wonder on Wheels 135,107 127,899 Other program expenses 157,501 189,445

Total program expenses 292,608 317,344

Supporting services:Management and general 160,316 145,740 Cost of direct benefits to donors 78,834 65,686 Fundraising: - -

Retail operations 269,621 296,024 Special events 66,915 33,404 Development 43,645 42,482

Total supporting expenses 619,331 583,336 Total expenses 911,940 900,679

Intraclass transfers - -Change in net assets (54,483) (54,800)Net assets at beginning of year 738,557 793,357Net assets at end of year $684,074 $738,557

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Statement of Financial Position2005 2004

AssetsCash and cash equivalents $551,417 $568,765 Accounts receivable 331 5,823 Grants receivable - - Contributions receivable 27,200 17,450 Inventories 39,426 44,524 Property and equipment, net 201,560 233,340

depreciation expensePrepaid expenses - -

Total assets $819,934 $869,902

Liabilities and Net AssetsAccounts payable and accrued expenses $023,981 $016,511 Deferred revenues - membership dues 111,879 114,834

Total liabilities 135,860 131,345

Net assets:Restricted $043,134 $060,644 Unrestricted 640,940 677,913

Total net assets 684,074 738,557 Total liabilities and net assets $819,934 $869,902

Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Year Ended May 31, 2005

Cash flows from operating activities:Decrease in net assets $(54,483)Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets toNet cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

Depreciation 42,396 (Increase) decrease in assets:Accounts receivable 5,492 Grants receivable - Contributions receivable (9,750)Inventories 5,098

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,470 Deferred revenues - membership dues (2,955)

Net cash provided by operating activities (6,732)

Cash flows from investing activities:Purchase of property and equipment (10,616)

Net cash provided by investing activities (10,616)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents (17,348)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 568,765

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $551,417

Revenue Sources

Contributions and gifts

29%

Retail operations

44%

Membership dues & other

income

18%

Special events

6%

Other

3%

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Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. HoldychMrs. Daniel Franklin Hoppes IIMrs. Janet JeffressLucille and Alex LindamoodCathryn O. LoweMrs. James H. LoweAlice LynchLaurie McCarthyMrs. W. Alan McColloughCathy and Read McGeheeMrs. Charles B. MillerLou Anne NabhanMrs. Henry NothnagelPaula and Jeff O’Flaherty in memory of Arlene Gaddis

Karen OmohundroLeighton PowellKay PoynorJenny PuccinelliLillian S. RasberryMichelle S. SchroeterMr. and Mrs. Charles W. Sommardahl, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey L. StoneMrs. J. V. Taylor, Jr.We also thank one anonymous donor.

Up to $100Branda Kathleen AlewineAmelie W. AllenMrs. George E. Allen, IIIMrs. Frances G. ArmstrongAllison AshwoodLisa Marie AshworthAnne Tunstall BagleyMs. Jennifer BarbeeAbbey BarkerCourtney BarrackMrs. J. Albert BarrettVikki BarthMarnie Tokaruk BatesJulia S. BaylerMary Beth BeardLynda W. BeckMrs. James BensingerBrady BeveridgeMrs. Margaret P. BiceDr. Virgie BinfordMeghan BlakeVickie W. BlanchardLaura BolandLisa BorjaMyra BowenMrs. Bowlman T. Bowles, Jr.Allyson BrandTing W. Bresnahan

Susan H. BrewerMrs. Otis Allen Bristow, Jr.Alicia BronsteinBeverly BrownSusan and David BrownMrs. Alexander G. Brown, IIIStacey Anne BruciaYvette BrunsAdrianne BuggMrs. Robert A. BurchAnne A. BurnettNancy BusbyMartha A. ByrumEdie and Bob CabanissClay CapertonBeth CargoMrs. Betsy B. CarrMrs. James Northam CarterMrs. Dewitt B. Casler, IIIMrs. Richard H. Catlett, Jr.Annette B. ChapmanMrs. Guy ChapmanAnnette B. ChapmanCarrie ChildsLaurie CigalMrs. John G. Clark, Jr.Mrs. Paul L. Clodfelter, Jr.Michal Ziran CoffeyMrs. David S. Cohn

Julie ColeTracy CollierPatricia Thomas ComessMarie F. CooneCandyce CoxBetty CoyTina CraggAmy CullenJenny CullopMrs. Ruth A. CunninghamMs. Maria CurranMrs. Harry H. DaughertyRosemary M. DavenportMrs. J. R. Davila, Jr.Mrs. Ingrid H. DavisMrs. James D. DavisKathleen and Joseph DemroMrs. Eugene DesvernineJennifer DodsonConnie DonnellyErin DraperSusan Parker DreanMrs. Lee Pendleton DudleyMrs. John F. DunlapMs. Sally DunnNikki Allen DyerAlison W. EckisAudrey G. EgglestonRebecca Anne Evans

Donor Lists$30,000 and aboveRichmond Times-DispatchVerizon

$10,000 to $29,999Capital OneDominionEmily S. and Coleman A. Hunter TrustJames River Air Conditioning, Inc.Troutman Sanders LLPThe Community Foundation ServingRichmond and Central VirginiaYouth Philanthropy Project: The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia

$5,000 to $9,999Virginia S. KockUniversal Leaf

$2,500 to $4,999Carter Ryley ThomasDrive Insurance from ProgressiveLiberty Mortgage CorporationPerformance Food GroupSouthern Title Insurance CorporationThe Private Bank at Bank of America

$1,000 to $2,499Nancy N. CheelyCircuit City FoundationJ A Cole & AssociatesMr. and Mrs. Allen Mead FergusonMargaret R. FreemanMr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr.Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Company of Virginia

Jill and Torry HooverThe Jefferson HotelHoover & StrongJames River Air Conditioning, Inc.LandAmericaTransNation InsurancePatricia S. LoughridgeMcGuire Woods LLPPalmer & Cay ConsultingSpotts FainDee Dee and Richard Sutton The Spa at Advanced Art of Cosmetic Surgery

Ukrops/First Market BankVirginia Properties, Inc.Wachovia Bank Wealth Management

Julie and Paul WeissendCabell Goolsby WestWilliams Mullen

$500 to $750Vickie W. BlanchardMr. & Mrs. James M. Daniel, Jr.Mrs. James S. EvansRenee and Hugh FainMrs. Bruce C. GottwaldJane and John HelfrichMr. and Mrs. Andrew HornungMs. Elizabeth Cabell JenningsMr. and Mrs. Jan S.A. LaRiviere*Mrs. John L. McClenahanMr. and Mrs. Frank C. PageMary Bryan PerkinsGreta (Cherry) Brown PetersNancy Newton “Newnie” RogersHelen J. Ryan

$200 to $499Ting W. BresnahanKathleen and Joseph DemroMrs. David C. DurrillFashion Perspective ToursMr. & Mrs. Jonathan FrankGeorge and Suzanne HooverAnn JaskwhichMary Catharine Ginn Kolbert

Stuart and Pepper LaughonMr. and Mrs. Clark H. LewisMrs. Harry G. Moore, Jr.Amy MulhollandTaylor MundyMr. and Mrs. James Rose, Jr.Jennifer Stefan RoweAngela L. RoweMr. & Mrs. William P. RyderKaren SaulRobin and Bob SeaboltKatherine L. SmallwoodSusan Bradley TepperVirginia and Michael WardJulie Ann WashIsabella G. WittWe also thank one anonymous donor.

$100 to $199Mrs. Charles E. Agee IIIAmelia Dudman AtwillMrs. Richard J. BakerJane BarberDr. Virgie BinfordDr. Margaret R. BradleyMartha A. ByrumMr. and Mrs. Richard & Rikki DodsonCynthia A. DowdAlison FaulsCornelia Whittet Garrett

1926 SocietyRealizing that the League will always be assessing the current needs of ourcommunity and building programs to meet them, these members have made a commitment to the League’s future through naming the League in their will.They have extended their commitment to the Junior League of Richmond through a bequest in their Testament of Wills which will support the Leaguefor generations to come.

Leisha LaRiviereTaylor Mundy

Camilla Rohrbach

“I named the Junior League of Richmond as a recipientin my will because I know that in 50 years, it will still be here training women to address the mostcritical needs of our community”.

—Camilla B. Rohrbach.

President’s Circle These members have supported the League with gifts of $1,000 and above.Margaret R. Freeman

Virginia S. Kock

Nancy and Joe Cheely

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mead Ferguson

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr.

Jill and Torry Hoover

Patricia S. Loughridge

Dee Dee and Richard Sutton

Julie and Paul Weissend

Cabell Goolsby West

Circle of SustainingExcellence The following members have pledgedmulti-year gifts to the Annual Fundwhich have allowed the League todepend on funds and extend its reachbeyond the one-year budget.

Vickie W. Blanchard

Nancy N. Cheely

Mrs. David C. Durrill

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mead Ferguson

Margaret R. Freeman

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr.

Ms. Elizabeth Cabell Jennings

Mr. and Mrs. Clark H. Lewis

Patricia S. Loughridge

*Mrs. John L. McClenahan

Mary Bryan Perkins

Helen J. Ryan

Dee Dee and Richard Sutton

Cabell Goolsby West

Mr. and Mrs. William Betts Wiltshire

*Deceased

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Dr. Joyce B. PurnellAnn PushinskyTerri QuinanAmy QuinbyLillian S. RasberryMarni RiceCarter RickettsMrs. Malcolm E. Ritsch, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Matson L. RobertsElizabeth W. RobertsonJulia RobesonMr. And Mrs. W. Randolph RobinsKerry RobinsonNancy Newton “Newnie” RogersMegan RollinsJennifer Stefan RoweMrs. David Alan RudlinJoAnn D. Adrales RuhElaine RyanMs. Bridget B. SalleyMelanie SandukasKaren SaulMindy SavedgeDiane SchettiniMrs. Stacia SchoefflerKim SchoolsMrs. Edward A. SchuttElizabeth SchwiederMrs. Robert Bruce ScogginsJanie Whitt SellersSherrie ShieldMr. And Mrs. Andrew ShulklapperHeidi Alicia SigmonMrs. John N. SimpsonMrs. Scott A. SirlesJannette SlowinskiMindy Goff SmithCrystal SmithMegan SmithMs. Cindy Whitt SmithWhitney SmithMeredith SnellingsStephanie Sommers-Van SaunJean SoperShauna Pace SpanosMrs. Tredway S. SpratleyCasey StapletonLee SteinourMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey L. StoneMrs. Lewis T. StoneburnerMicki Leef StoutMeredith StrahanAnn-Kathyrn Stratton

Margaret E. SullivanMrs. Richard Sidney SuttonMr. and Mrs. Shawn P. SweeneyDr. and Mrs. Donald MacLean SwitzKatie TannerMrs. William L. TaylorKari TeagnoMrs. Jerry W. TempleMr. and Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.Anne Vail ThomasBeth TrippClare Milne Russell TrowMrs. Thomas H. Tullidge, Jr.Elizabeth TuneAllison TwenteWilliam and Kay TylerPat TylerMrs. Harrison Ruffin TylerMrs. F. Stuart Valentine, IIISusheela VarkyMrs. Mark VaughanMrs. C. William Waechter, Jr.Courtney WallSusan WallaceMrs. Emily WardVirginia and Michael WardBetty Byrne WareElizabeth S. WareMrs. J. Latane WareMrs. Cary S. WashburnJoy WeirJulie and Paul WeissendCaesara F. WendinMrs. Richard T. Wheeler, Jr.Elizabeth WhiteMrs. Alan R. WickhamChristina WilesLinda WilkinsonSusanne WilliamsMelissa WilliamsMrs. Thomas Evan WilliamsTheresa WillsJudith Barrow WitcherIsabella G. WittMrs. Beth P. WittMargaret Warren WolstenholmeMrs. Franklin S. Wood, Jr.Kristi S. WrightKaty YoungAndra ZavoyKatherine Lewicki ZawadaMrs. Henry W. ZimmermanLydia Zirkle

Katherine Hunter EvansRenee and Hugh FainJane FainMartha FeinourMrs. John B. FennWhitney FeroLauren FisherElizabeth FordMrs. Gregory A. FormanSusan FoxMrs. Lawrence I. FrankMrs. Walter M. FranklinMrs. George C. Freeman, Jr.Deborah FulkLisa Ann GuthrieJane Blanton GarlandMrs. Richard H. GasperiniMr. and Mrs. William B. George, Jr.Debbie GillTina GoodwynKim GottwaldVirginia GrayMrs. DuPont Guerry, IIIMs. Cathy HaasMrs. Barry A. HackneyMargaret Lee HallMs. Carol Lindley HamptonBranch HarperMs. Denise HarrisEva HartmannHeather HarveyKaty HaskellMrs. J. Cary HatcherSuzanne Renee HawesMr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. HeadleyMrs. Sue Milam HenebergerJulie HeverlyCarder Anne HiginbothamKellie and Bob HilbBeth HinderliterCheryl Fornash HoffmanLaura HoganMary Brantley HolmesAndrea Cleeland HoltMrs. William H. Hoofnagle, IIIMs. Wendy HoppMr. & Mrs. Andrew HornungMelissa HoughScottie HowardAllison HudsonMaureen HurleyMrs. R. Burton Jarvis, IIISusan Jefferson

Ms. Molly Harris JordanMrs. Joseph P. JowaisasMrs. Charles P. E. JumetNavreet K. Kallar, MDCarrington KastelbergMr. and Mrs. John F. Kay, Jr.Miss Sarah D. KayCarrie KlettNicole KendellSarah Winston KramerMr. and Mrs. David C. LandinMr. and Mrs. Edward E. Lane, Jr.Jean W. LaneMr. and Mrs. Jan S.A. LaRiviereBrooke LaverellMr. and Mrs. Clark H. LewisBurns LewisMrs. C. R. Lindenzweig, III

Adele (Hutch) Watkins LivingstonMiss Elizabeth Terry LongRick and Susan LongHallie LoweHanson MabryDr. Anna MadlandKrista ManganoMonica Rene MannsMrs. Frank Maloney, IIIMariah Robinson Antiques and Fine ArtMrs. Theodore Joseph MarkowJane L. MarmionShannon MarshallMr. and Mrs. Herbert MarthMrs. Cephas MartinKathleen MasseyMrs. Lawrence E. MastersCatherine MatawaranMr. and Mrs. Bruce H. MatsonDarla MayseLynn McAteer

Jennifer McCarthyMrs. William G. McClure, IIIMrs. Harriet C. McCollumEllen McDonaldMrs. William H. McFaddinMrs. Edwin B. Meade, Jr.Allison MeansWhitney MickTeri C. MilesMs. Mary McGue MillhiserNancy B. MillnerMrs. Charles B. Molster, Jr.Laura Greyson MonroeMrs. Douglas MooreMr. and Mrs. Dewey B. MorrisMrs. Jack L. MrozakMrs. Edmund E. Mullins, Jr.Mrs. Jean S. MundyMs. Ginny MurphyBrooke MurphyMr. and Mrs. Tayloe NegusDeAnn NevisonMrs. John NicollMrs. Ian A. NimmoMrs. Robert F. Norfleet, Jr.Margaret NuckolsPaula and Jeff O’FlahertyKaren OmohundroCourtney R. OrenskyMrs. Marshall OrrMrs. J. Farrar Pace, Jr.Mrs. Fred W. Palmore, IIIJennifer ParhamLeslie ParpartMr. and Mrs. Peter N. Pastore, Jr.Mrs. Phillips E. PattonAnn PaulsSally PeckLaura Anne PendletonJill Duncan PerlmutterMrs. Nancy H. PerrinsJulie PetermanGreta (Cherry) Brown PetersMs. Luann A. PittardJennifer PittsGinny PoindexterJennifer PoindexterJean and Price PollardJanet PommersheimHolly PowellMrs. Robert S. Preston, Jr.Susan PriceJenny Puccinelli

Up to $100 continued

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Donor Lists

Bright Beginnings Gifts from $150 to $500Mrs. George E. Allen, IIIJessica Wertz AstrucMr. and Mrs. Philip J. Bagley, IIICourtney BarrackMrs. J. Albert BarrettLynda W. BeckDr. Virgie BinfordSusan and David BrownMrs. William Hill Brown, IIIEdie and Bob CabanissLaurie CigalMrs. Mark Thomas CoxMr. and Mrs. James M. Daniel, Jr.Mrs. David R. Davies, Jr.Jane FainMr. and Mrs. Allen Mead FergusonKatherine Guerrant FieldsMrs. George C. Freeman, Jr.Mr. and Mrs.William B. George, Jr.Mrs. Bruce C. GottwaldMrs. R. Garnett Hall, Jr.Branch HarperMrs. William Maury HillMrs. Oliver Lee HitchGeorge and Suzanne HooverMr. and Mrs. Andrew HornungMr. and Mrs. David C. LandinJean W. LaneStuart and Pepper LaughonLucille and Alex LindamoodMrs. John Gary Maynard, Jr.Mrs. W. Alan McColloughJosephine J. MillerMrs. Lois A. Just MyersMs. Marie Payne NealMrs. George W. NorrisCourtney R. OrenskySusan Y. PattonNelle C. Pender and Hugh F. GouldthorpeJulie PetermanMrs. Peyton M. PollardLillian S. RasberryMrs. Clyde H. RatcliffeMonica RawlesMr. & Mrs. Charles L. Reed, Jr.Susan V. R. ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Robert Q. RhodesLeslie RisingJennifer Stefan RoweNancy Newton “Newnie” RogersJennifer Stefan RoweCora SalzbergMrs. Bayliss E. SharpKatherine L. SmallwoodAngie Smith

Elizabeth Harding StevensMrs. Richard Sidney SuttonSue C. TaylorTerri SullivanMrs. Claiborne W. TerryThe Waltie FundSally L.D. ToddMrs. Zach Toms, Jr.Betse S. TriceKatie UkropAlice WashingtonCabell Goolsby WestMarty WilsonMr. and Mrs. William Betts Wiltshire

Bright Beginnings Gifts from $100 to $125Mrs. Robert E. BeamMrs. Alexander G. Brown, IIINaomi Chambers-TaylorRenee and Hugh FainMrs. John B. FennMr. And Mrs. Herbert O. FunstenCourtney Nance HowarthHeather HuffJosephine J. MillerMrs. J. Sheppard Mondy, Jr.Jean OakeyMr. and Mrs. Frank C. PageCamilla RohrbachYolanda SapiniMrs. James M. Schnell

Bright Beginnings Gifts from up to $99Amelie W. AllenSherri ArbourMr. and Mrs. John W. Bates, IIIBrady BeveridgeMrs. Sarah BoudinotBromby BradleyMartha A. ByrumClay CapertonAnnette B. ChapmanTina CraggMrs. Ingrid H. DavisMonica DavisKathleen and Joseph DemroMrs. Douglas DonaldAudrey G. EgglestonDottie EldridgeSara S. EricksonMs. Allison EverhartMrs. R. Leigh Frackelton, Jr.Nancy M. FrazierAndrea FullerJane Blanton Garland

Virginia GrayPatricia GrayMrs. Norman A. HarrisonMr. and Mrs. John S. HelfrichMary and Tom HortonKaren HowellNavreet K. Kallar, MDKathryn W. KnollmannMary Catharine Ginn KolbertTiffany LangeMr. and Mrs. Jan S.A. LaRiviereHolly MacMillanMs. Emily MastersMrs. William G. McClure, IIIMrs. Edwin B. Meade, Jr.Mrs. Edwin J. Merrick, Jr.Nancy B. MillnerDr. and Mrs. David L. MontagueMrs. Jean S. MundyTaylor MundyMs. Ginny MurphyMr. and Mrs. William M. Noftsinger, Jr.Mrs. Fred W. Palmore, IIIJennifer ParhamMs. Luann A. PittardAnne PoarchLeighton PowellGayle RandolKaren RileyMary and Alex RobbinsElizabeth W. RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Matson L. RobertsAngela and Eric RobinsonJoAnn D. Adrales RuhMr. & Mrs. William P. RyderMrs. Calvin Satterfield, IIIHelen F. SchulzeSherrie ShieldMr. And Mrs. Andrew ShulklapperJannette SlowinskiMrs. Jack C. SmithMr. and Mrs. Charles W. Sommardahl, Jr.Rita M. StocksMrs. Frank H. StringfellowMrs. Douglas M. SuttonMr. and Mrs. Shawn P. SweeneyMrs. J. V. Taylor, Jr.Mrs. Jerry W. TempleMr. and Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.Mrs. William P. Thurston, Jr.William and Kay TylerMrs. S. McDonald Wade, Jr.Mrs. J. Latane WareBetty Byrne WareElizabeth S. WareJulie Ann WashRebecca Lynne WashKimberly WornomKatherine Lewicki Zawada

Matching Gift ContributorsWe also thank the following corporationsfor their matching gifts of those given byour members, their employees:Philip Morris USAUniversal Leaf

We also thank our many donors who made in-kind contributions to the LeagueAmira Mediterranean FoodsBarnes & Noble - Libbie PlaceBrutti’s CateringByrd Theatre/Nelson CommunicationsEdie CabanissCabotCarter Ryley ThomasChampagne Taste CateringCheesecake FactoryChef MaxwellChildren’s Museum of RichmondClassic Party RentalsCooper VineyardsCandyce CoxPaul Duke Einstein BagelRenee and Hugh FainHome DepotMary and Tom HortonWhitney FeroSarah MaloyMassey Building SupplyAlexis MilesOvernight TransportationPanera BreadKathy ParkerPenelopePODS of RichmondHolly PowellMartha and Bobby RhodesRichmond Times-DispatchSteve RobertsStephanie Sommers-Van SaunSouthern ShowsWally StettiniusSur La TableThe Jefferson HotelTJ’s Café at the Raceway ComplexWal-MartWebnext and Paul and Julie Ann WashCabell and John WestNina WhittletonAngie WolkiewiczXpedex

And all of our wonderful donors to the Clothes Rack!

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Staff Leadership:Executive Director: Jane V. HelfrichOffice Manager: Martha Ware BryanOffice Assistant: Akela AllenProgram Director: Camilla RohrbachManager, The Clothes Rack:Mark Gaddis

Assistant Manager, The Clothes Rack:Krista Mangano

Controller: Ann Michele SweeneyHousekeeper: Tatjana Van Beckhoven

2004-2005 Executive CommitteePresident: Julie WeissendPresident-Elect: Sarah FrankMembership Vice-President: Kathleen DemroCommunity Vice-President: Lucille Lindamood

Community Vice-President-Elect:Jennifer Rowe

Communications Vice President: Leisha LaRiviere

Finance Vice President: Karen SaulResource Development Vice President:Mary Catharine Kolbert

Resource Development Vice President-Elect:Taylor Mundy

Executive Director: Jane V. Helfrich

Annual Report Credits:Editors: Lindsey Becker and Darby LancasterAssistant Editors: Arlene Bjork

and Courtney OrenskyPhotography: Crystal Street Photography,

Jane V. HelfrichArt Director: Sarah GilbertProject Manager: Jean Marie BuccoPrinting: RNIMailing: H&H MailingCover Photo courtesy of:Virginia Tourism Corporation

Amanda AghdamiTina BarkstromLiza CarpenterJudy Chidley

Patricia CruickshanksAmy DeVenogeRenee FainWanda Hall

Lynne HeadleyJill HooverKim JohnsonBryan KernCarrie Klett

Ashley MillerDeb NewtonAmy NisensonBeth O’NeillTia Owen

Pia SteinbruggeBeth TrippElizabeth VaughanJulie WatsonDana Wilson

Heather AndersonAmy BallErika BeckerEmily BrownJessica CoeKatie CollierPeggy CrowleyKate Davis

Lauren FisherNancy FrancisDenise HarrisHeather HarveyEmily HoardEleanor HoskinsJanna JacksonStephanie Jefferson

Diane JohnsonConnie LankfordDenise LeaJeanine MartinSarah McElwainKris MehiganSuzanne MorrisCakki NamoratoCaron Neary

Janet PommersheimKaley RosenthalEmyl Jenkins SextonTina SchepkerKristi SmithScottie SparksBetsy SpathSally StarlingRebekah Stewart

Elizabeth TuneElizabeth VaughanChezzie WendinSusanne WilliamsCarrie WoodSally Young

Abbey BarkerTyler BrodyAdrianne BuggLynn BusbyTracy ChapmanCarrie ChildsKatie CollierCandyce CoxLaurie CrawfordAmy CullenConnie Donnelly

Tina EggeStephanie ErbestiWhitney FeroJen GilesKim GrayFrances HarperJulie HeverlyBeth HinderliterScottie HowardSharon Hubbard-WoodyAllison Hudson

Janna JacksonSusan JeffersonDeMarion JohnstonLaura KottkampSarah MaloyDarla MayseShelley McDonnellAllison Holloway MeansAmanda MooreKristi MuzzyDeAnn NevisonMargaret Nuckols

Martha OrrKathy ParkerSally PeckCarol PipesJennifer PittsHolly PowellAmy QuinbyCarter RickettsMegan RollinsBridget SalleyMelanie SandukasGwen Sarsfield

Cindy SmithMegan SmithStephanie Sommers-Van Saun

Lee SteinourAnn-Kathryn StrattonKatie TannerKari TeagnoCourtney WallMandy WillisTheresa WillsLydia Zirkle

2005 Service AwardsBarbara Ransome Andrews Award

Michelle Thomson – Michelle Thomson hasdemonstrated truly inspirational leadership in both the Junior League and in othercommunity service organizations such as Adult Care Services, Memorial Child GuidanceClinic, Sacred Heart Center, Richmond Hill,Sacred Heart Cathedral and the CatholicDiocesan Commission. She has recruited

numerous women to the League and has mentored many others.She has served in many positions across the League, including aterm as President.

Pinkie W. Smith AwardMolly Negus – Molly Negus has heldleadership positions in several committees,including Clothes Rack, Done in A Day,Nominating and Book and Author. She hasworked to truly develop women’s potentialby motivating our members, promoting anenvironment of opportunity and instilling astrong sense of accomplishment. As an

“unsung” hero, she has consistently demonstrated leadership,professionalism and the willingness to go the extra mile.

Community Volunteer of the Year AwardBranch Harper – Branch Harper has showngreat leadership and long-term commitmentin her roles as the assistant chair and chairof the Done In A Day Committee and thefirst chair of the Sacred Heart Center AdultEducation First Committee. She createdwonderful monthly programs for the AdultEducation First program that was embraced

by the students. In addition to her full-time job, Branch is alsothe incoming President of the Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsFriends of Art, on the St. Catherine’s Alumnae Board and aBuddy for Comfort Zone Camp.

President’s Awards for Distinguished ServiceKathleen Flippen andLiz Leitch for theirdevotion and fortitude increating the highlysuccessful Junior Bookand Author event.

Laurie Sommardahl for being one of the very best New Member advisors and workingdiligently on the New Member Program asthe assistant chair of the New MemberCommittee while also being an excellentNew Member Advisor.

Kati Hornung for developing a compellingPowerPoint feature about the history of ourLeague and for her analytical enthusiasm and prowess.

Michelle Schroeter for her grace,accountability and responsibility in handling of many intricate details of each General Membership Meeting.

Our 2004 New Member Class

Our Newest Sustaining Members

Welcome to New Transfers

JLR Address and Contact InformationThe Mayo-Carter House205 West Franklin StreetRichmond, VA 23220Phone: 804-643-4886Fax: 804-643-4887Email: info@jlrichmond.orgWebsite: www.JLRichmond.org

2004-2005 Board of DirectorsElected Members (one year):Amy MulhollandBecky PageJulie Ann Wash

Elected Members (two years):Rikki DodsonVirginia Ward

Appointed Members:Ting BresnahanTaylor MundyLillian RasberryNewnie RogersAngela RoweJennifer RoweKathleen Ryder

Sustainer: Margaret BradleyLegal Counsel: Kim DanielSecretary to the Board: Laurie McCarthyAssistant to the President: Martie Byrum

Community Advisory Board:Philip J. Bagley IIIJoAnne C. ColeJanice H. FatzingerElizabeth B. LacyCheryl Gonzales Yancey

Mayo-Carter Advisory Board:Philip J. Bagley IIIJudy S. BrownElisabeth Reed CarterMilton GlaserJosephine J. Miller

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