Junior League of Springfield

“The organization has the following classes of membership: provisional, active, sustaining, emeritus, and founding and chapter member emeritus.”

“The nominating committee, made up of members, presents a slate of officers for vote. Officers are elected by the membership. Amendments to bylaws require a vote of the membership as well as other decisions of the board.”

“Adoption of projects and other activities which require the commitment of time, services and/or funds by all active members shall require authorization by two thirds (2/3) of the members present and voting, including absentees. Additionally, appropriations of funds exceeding one thousand dollars (1,000.00) require the authorization by two thirds (2/3) vote of the membership present and voting at the next regular general membership meeting.”

“The 990 is reviewed and approved by the board prior to being filed with the internal revenue service.”

“A league member is expected to use judgement in all matters coming before the board in order to achieve its best interest. The board of directors and/or the membership must approve any agreements committing the league's name, membership, or funds in the case of a possible conflict of interest. The league member should disclose the conflict and abstain from participation as an interested party.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“1st prgram service accomplishment: project partnerships included the following activities: (1) a community 'fridge' refrigerator was built and placed in springfield to tackle issues of food insecurity and food waste. This solution is mutually beneficial as it (a) allows community members in need a solution to free, fresh food and (b) a place for patrons (gardeners, restaurant owners, grocery stores, etc.) to donate excess food; (2) empowerment summit where girls, ages 11- 18, come together to socialize with and learn from local female leaders where they are empowered to through social-emotional learning activities; (3) blanket-making for children involved in the child abuse investigation process; and (4) life skills workshops designed to educate and empower youth aging out of the foster program; classes included concepts such as dining etiquette, personal hygiene, how to cook, resume building/interview skills, and more to promote self-sufficiency. Junior league of springfield invested 162 volunteer hours by 65 volunteers developing the potential of women and training our volunteers to improve the community through effective action and leadership.”