2006-2007 Annual Report Women Building Better Communities

Thoughtful Risk-Taking

Commitment to the Community

Mentoring

Welcoming Respect for Individuals

A member of www.jlchicago.org Junior League of Chicago 1447 North Astor Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 Camaraderie Our Mission The Junior League of Chicago, Inc. is Dear Members and Friends, a metropolitan organization of women his was a special and important year for the Junior League of committed to promoting voluntarism, Chicago (JLC) as we celebrated our 95th Anniversary of enhancing developing the potential of women, and nonprofit services in our community through our trained volun- improving the community through effective T teers. I never stop being amazed at the impact the JLC is making in the action and leadership of trained volunteers. community. When I talk to our community partners, at some point in The Junior League of Chicago, Inc. reaches the conversation the statement “because of the JLC…” is made. It’s a out to women of all races, religions, and great feeling to know that after 95 years of service the JLC continues to national origins who demonstrate an interest impact the community in relevant ways — one issue, one organization, in and a commitment to voluntarism. and one person at a time. During this milestone year, we used the great foundation and previ- Our Vision ous investments in technology to springboard some exciting new enhancements to our pro- The Junior League of Chicago will be gramming and internal operations. Through all these changes, we remained committed to pro- a preeminent and innovative organization moting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through of trained volunteers empowering diverse effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. and dynamic women serving as catalysts We also worked to determine what was needed to sustain the strength of the organiza- to improve life in metropolitan Chicago tion. We recognized that we are not immune to the national trend of decreasing numbers and through community partnerships. retention rate of volunteers. Knowing that our 1,500 volunteers are the lifeline of the JLC, we worked to identify ways to improve our retention and recruitment efforts. We conducted focus Our Focus groups to better understand our members’ interests and needs and then adjusted our programs The Junior League of Chicago empowers based on their feedback while staying true to our values and mission. at-risk families, especially women and girls, I am proud to report that the JLC ended the 2006-2007 with a surplus in the operating bud- through mentoring, advocacy, and education. get. This was possible due to internal cost savings and higher than expected investment income. Most importantly, I believe when we look back on the 2006-2007 year, we will celebrate the Association of Junior Leagues great strides that were made in connecting individuals to our mission of the JLC, embracing the fun and value of voluntarism, and impacting the community through our partnerships, commu- International, Inc. (AJLI) nity projects, and training curriculum. All of this was possible because of your support and the AJLI Mission 200,000 volunteer hours donated by our 1,500 members. The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is an organization of Connecting Individuals to Our Mission women, committed to promoting The launch of our new website, introduction of a New Leader training program, and delivery voluntarism, developing the potential of more than 60 volunteer training sessions connected members and supporters to our mission of women, and improving communities in meaningful and experiential ways. By leveraging technology at a higher level, we were able to through effective action and leadership of deliver more relevant, targeted and timely communications through cost effective vehicles. We trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively also welcomed more than 300 prospective members who share our commitment to voluntarism educational and charitable. and empowering at-risk women and children. Embrace the Fun and Value of Voluntarism AJLI Vision We did not overlook the importance of delivering a fun volunteer experience. We started Through the power of our association, affinity groups, such as the running club, to connect members around similar interests. We also Junior Leagues strengthen communities by reformatted our quarterly socials which attracted crowds of hundreds of members and non- embracing diverse perspectives, building members. In January we kicked off a series of celebrations with members and supporters to partnerships, and inspiring shared solutions. honor our 95th Anniversary, which included the unveiling of a permanent exhibit of our history that is displayed at our Headquarters. In April, we celebrated National Volunteer Week through AJLI Reaching Out a grassroots campaign that included a TV appearance and a street promotion in the Loop The Association of Junior Leagues encouraging others to volunteer in the community. International Inc. reaches out to woman of all races, religions, and national origins who Impacting the Community through Partnerships, Community Projects and Training demonstrate an interest in and commitment In our constant quest to better meet the needs of the community, we started two new com- to voluntarism. munity projects — Homework Heroes (tutoring) and Partners Educating Parents (life skills training for teen parents). We also updated our Welfare to Work policy paper to represent JLC’s perspective

Our Values Commitment to the Community JLC is passionate about the causes we support. Our commitment includes advocacy, development, collaboration, and service.

JLC member Lisa Tesarik helps Fabiola Avila with her homework during an evening with Homework Heroes in Logan Square.

2 JLC | 2006–2007 Annual Report on this legislation effective 2007-2010, and we held our second Annual internal team hired and trained. Kids in the Kitchen program at Macy’s Culinary Studio to teach 40 girls Under the leadership of Ann involved in our community projects about the importance of good food Brinkman, our Administrative choices and regular physical activity. We continued to host our education Director, we continue to improve series, Breakfast Networking Forum, to bring together Chicago-based the internal operations, includ- non-profit professionals and leaders to exchange information and ideas. ing documenting repeatable This year’s theme was diversifying revenue streams. procedures, identifying cost sav- In addition to making an impact locally, our volunteer work expand- ings, and creating new support ed to other states. We trained the Junior League of Charlotte on our services for our membership. All Project CON:CERN model, a one-on-one consulting program to help of this is critical to maintaining a community-based non-profit organizations strengthen their organiza- well managed organization. tional capabilities. In October, a team of JLC volunteers, friends and I want to extend a special family participated in a New Orleans Rebuilding effort that was coor- thank you to our 2006-2007 Betsy Whitlow works with the Kids in the dinated by the Junior League of New Orleans and the Association of Executive Vice President, Ellen Kitchen project at Macy’s Culinary Studio. Junior Leagues International. Baker, the Board of Directors Finally, we conducted a comprehensive study on the emerging and Management Team for their creativity, tenacity and leadership to issues throughout the Chicagoland area to determine where the JLC make positive changes that will continue to impact the health of our could have a positive impact by filling a gap in service. The research organization for years to come. Finally, I thank all of our members, resulted in our membership adopting a new area of focus beginning donors and partners whose support allows us to advance our mission. 2007-2008: Healthy Lifestyles. Together, we are building a better Chicago. v Through this great work, we have positioned ourselves for a success- ful 2007-2008 year. Fiscal management remains a top priority for the Board of Directors, as we continue to refine our financial practices and Michelle D. Kerr improve our reporting and monitoring capabilities. We now have a full JLC President, 2006-2008

Community Council CARE: Done-In-A-Day: Through the use of arts, crafts, and educational programs, volunteers Junior League of Chicago volunteers, friends, and families partici- work to raise the self-esteem of pre-adolescent boys and work with pate in a variety of projects such as Rock for Kids and Lincoln Belmont teen moms and their children to attempt to break the cycle of abuse. Food Pantry. These projects mobilize support and have an immediate impact in just one day. CON:CERN: Helps community-based non-profit organizations strengthen their Homework Heroes: organizational capabilities. JLC researchers define a program that can This project allows JLC volunteers to help children develop an be used by non-profit organizations to explore their current strengths, interest in learning by improving their skills through homework help, evaluate new opportunities and build capabilities. We work one-on- relationship building, and social interaction in the Logan Square one with the agencies in the following areas: Strategy; Marketing; neighborhood. Fundraising; Board Development; and Volunteer Management. The JLC also sponsors a non-profit networking forum on selected topics. Kids in the Kitchen: JLC held their second annual Kids in the Kitchen in March of 2007. Connecting Kids to the Arts: This AJLI initiative is designed to help communities address the urgent Volunteers expose children to the arts via the traveling Marc Chagall issues surrounding childhood obesity and poor nutrition. More than 225 exhibits from the Kohl Children’s Museum. Volunteers work with chil- of 292 Junior Leagues participated, which continues a heritage of impact dren who would not normally have this opportunity. The purpose of that Junior Leagues have had on family nutrition over the past 105 years. the project is to aid in their development, raise self-esteem and allow Held at Macy’s Culinary Studio, the girls were able to take home for statement of feelings. valuable information about nutrition. The group focused on how to

Our Values Mentoring JLC members share their experiences and expertise with one another, and those we work with and serve.

At the Stanton Park Field House, JLC members and children living in the Cabrini Green neighborhood make crafts during a Valentine’s Day party.

JLC | 2006–2007 Annual Report 3 Community Council continued

read a nutrition label and choosing healthy alternative snacks then Woman to Woman – North Suburban: took their lessons to the kitchen and made granola bars, fruit salad, The JLC works with residents of the Women’s Residential Treatment healthy macaroni & cheese and sloppy joes! Macy’s professional chefs Center in Vernon Hills. These women have substance abuse issues and were on hand to help make it a fun and interactive experience. have been sent to the facility as a last attempt to put their lives back on track before having to face incarceration. The JLC provides a respite Mad Hatters Children’s Theater Project: for these women and their children with fun arts and crafts activities For the JLC Year 2006-2007, Mad Hatters promoted literacy through and a healthy snack. Last year we were fortunate to have the Mad songs and stories to over 1,050 children at 40 libraries, schools and Hatters visit the center as well! hospitals located in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. In addition, the Mad Hatters made guest appearances at other JLC projects and Woman to Woman - Women’s Treatment Center: programs such as the Woman to Woman-Women’s Treatment Center, JLC volunteers work with clients in the Recovery Unit at Madison Partners Educating Parents, Stanton Park and Done in a Day. Place undergoing the final stages of therapy. Volunteers plan and conduct weekly events that develop the mothers’ job/life skills and Next Step for Teen Moms: enhance the mother/child relationship. Next Step is a mentor program for high school teen moms where This year the JLC group was able to coordinate activities to the volunteers serve as mentors, providing guidance to help teen moms Lincoln Park’s Spooky Zoo, the Garfield Park Conservatory, Lill Street pursue their educational and career goals Studio, Chucky Cheese, Brookfield Zoo’s Breakfast with Santa, Together with Chicago Child Care Society, the JLC developed a Wendella’s Boat Tours on the Chicago River and the Shedd Aquarium. 2006-2007 curriculum that covered scholarship searches, goal setting, In addition to the activities, the women in treatment were invited to essay writing, college selection, resumes & interviews, etiquette, and attend seminars held by the JLC such as: fitness and nutritional instruc- fun summer activities. tion, resume building, interviewing workshops, financial planning/bud- geting, and a very popular “Ask the Doctor” seminar. Partners Educating Parents: One of the JLC’s Western Area projects, Partners Educating Parents Transition and New Projects: (PEP) collaborated with Teen Parent Connection in Glen Ellyn, in An important aspect of JLC’s Community Projects is that they are DuPage County to educate teen parents on life skills and parenting relevant to the community while providing our membership with issues while empowering them to raise healthy families through a a diverse and fulfilling volunteer experience. A successful project is series of interactive workshops. grown and nurtured by the partnership between the JLC and agency until it is strong enough to stand on its own. And it is at that time that Teen Exodus: the Junior League thoughtfully hands the ownership of that program The Teen Exodus Program provides mentorship to teenage girls, back to the agency itself. This allows the Junior League to constantly ages 13 through 18, residing in Chicago’s Cabrini Green and Housing explore exciting new ways to partner with the community. Authority Development. In collaboration with Chicago Youth Programs, We had two projects that were ready to stand on their own this at-risk teens are enrolled in an after-school tutoring program. Girls year: Child Life Assistants and Learning to Fly. Child Life Assistants who participate in the tutoring program and are able to maintain a B volunteered at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on the pediatric level grade point average are awarded college scholarships to attend floor. And Learning to Fly project served under-privileged children state funded schools in Illinois, an opportunity for betterment that they in the northwest suburbs by helping them “spread their wings.” We would otherwise be unable to afford. thank all the JLC members who spent a portion of their JLC years Chicago Youth Program evaluation outcome studies indicate that working on these incredible community projects. 95% of Teen Exodus participants graduate from high school, in com- The transition back to the community is just the beginning of a parison to 51% of Cabrini Green residents at large. In 2005, 86% of healthy Junior League Community. This year saw the addition of Teen Exodus girls attended college and 14% attended a trade school-- two new projects: Homework Heroes which partners with a young -meaning that 100% of program girls went on to pursue an advanced agency called This is ME and Partners Educating Parents (PEP) which education, in comparison with their community at large, which less partners with the Greater DuPage MYM. These projects will grow than 20% of their peers go forward to participate in a college or trade over the next few years as they strengthen our community relations school education. Additionally, girls who participate in the Teen Exodus and offer our volunteers new opportunities to lead, learn and grow program are significantly less likely to become pregnant or use drugs as they give back. v and alcohol; social problems which plague their fellow peers from dis- advantaged communities.

Our Values Respect for Individuals JLC members treat each other, those with whom we work, and those we serve, with respect and dignity.

Members of the career panel provided options for teen moms’ futures. From left: Noel Khattary, Caronina Grimble, Quenette Walton and Shon Peebles.

4 JLC | 2006–2007 Annual Report Financial statements

In fiscal year ending May 31, 2007, the audited financial state- while being focused on our operating expenses. 2007 was a year of ments show an overall increase in net assets of $118,347 as a result significant change for the Junior League with a 100% turnover of the Iof increases in operating accounts and the Community Project staff and a change in our financial reporting systems. We have made Development Fund (CPDF). Growth in the CPDF was driven by overall significant investments in training and systems in order to provide our improvement in the market coupled with our investment strategy. As staff and volunteers with reliable, timely and useful information. As a we embark on the healthy lifestyles initiative, we are prepared to invest result of these changes and investments, we are well poised to con- in the community. tinue our positive impact in our community and improve the reporting We ended the year with an operating surplus of $25,456; driven to our constituents and community partners. primarily as a result of cost savings related to the changes in staff dur- As a result of the excellent and dedicated effort of members and ing the year, strong interest income and overall cost management. We staff, we achieved good financial results. We are proud to have provid- also ended the year with positive cash flow and as a result we were ed sizable financial and volunteer support to our community projects able to repay our loan on reserves made during fiscal year May 31, and our volunteer training initiatives and remain strong closing the year 2005 earlier than previously scheduled and make a contribution to the with almost $1.5 million in cash, reserves and investments. v House Fund to assist in funding the purchase of the new boiler for the house. We continue to take big steps to increase our value to the com- Jennifer Cavanaugh munity and have been actively pursuing additional sources of revenue 2006-2007 Treasurer

Condensed Statement of Financial Position Condensed Statement of Activities May 31, 2007 and Changes in Net Assets Assets (Revenue, Expenses, and Fund Balances) Current Assets: Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2007 Cash and cash equivalents $348,478 Revenue Accounts receivable, net 6,818 Dues $308,796 Inventories 11,813 Associate course and other fees 14,606 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 26,225 Special events 226,629 Total current assets 393,334 Cookbook sales 12,937 Investments 1,137,199 Contributions 132,589 Property and equipment (net) 212,699 Interest income 50,355 Total Assets $1,743,232 Realized and unrealized gains/losses on investments 69,869 Liabilities and Net Assets Advertising Income 5,455 Current Liabilities: Other 6,888 Allocations to community programs $6,000 Total Revenue $828,124 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 45,295 Expenses Deferred dues income - members 216,131 Program services $321,133 Total Current Liabilities $267,426 Supporting services 329,285 Net Assets: Dues to the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. 59,359 Unrestricted: Total Expenses $709,777 Board Designated: Increase in Net Assets $118,347 Operating Reserve $400,000 Net Assets, Beginning of Year $1,357,439 Community Project Development Fund 753,784 Net Assets, End of Year $1,475,806 Headquarters Capital Fund 102,546 Undesignated 199,476 Permanently Restricted 20,000 Total Net Assets $1,475,806 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,743,232

Financial data were extracted from our financial statements, audited by Legacy Professionals LLP, which are available upon request from the Junior League of Chicago, Inc., 1447 North Astor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610, phone: 312-664-4462, fax: 312-664-1963.

Our Values Before After Thoughtful Risk-Taking­ JLC provides training and a safe environment for responsible and thoughtful risk-taking.

Before: Kitchen of a flooded New Orleans home to be gutted by JLC volunteers. After: Team New Orleans members (clockwise from lower left) Cecilia Abbott, Joe Ferron, Jana McCann and Ann Brinkman gather in the dramatically improved kitchen.

JLC | 2006–2007 Annual Report 5 2006–2007 Leadership

Management Committee Advisory Council

Executive Vice President Marketing Co-Vice Presidents Phyllis Barker, Safer Foundation Ellen Baker Anne Gleason Walter Bledson, The Partnership to Kate York Educate and Advance Kids Recording Secretary Rae Stapleton Membership Co-Vice Presidents Michael Frantz, Fidelity Investments Lindsay Suthard Raymond Hall, Raymond V. Hall Training Budget Vice President Jaime Van Vuren and Consultant Services Linda Lumpkin Nominating Chair Nettie Leon Lasko, Special Assistant to Community Co-Vice Presidents Cathleen McCann the Attorney General for Hispanic Natalie Harrison Affairs Betsy Whitlow Personnel Vice President Susan Lloyd, Ph.D., Lloyd Consulting, Inc./ Molly Painter MacArthur Foundation Development Co-Vice Presidents Rebecca Cook Sustainer Co-Vice Presidents Audalee McLoughlin, New Moms, Inc. Ellen Baker, Executive Vice President, and Michelle Dana Ugolini Elizabeth Buzard Phil Ravid, Ravid & Bernstein Elizabeth Hurley Beth Reissenweber, Roosevelt University Kerr, President at the AJLI Conference in Salt Lake City. Education/Training Co-Vice Presidents Nicole Halloran Treasurer-Elect Libbet Richter, The Richter Group Laura Southwick Carrie Meyer Michele Snyder, Raceworks Ltd. Karen Thomson, Literature for All of Us Information and Technology Vice Parliamentarian Board of Directors Directors President Joan Callan Brooke Wiseman, Girl Scouts of Chicago Kara Longo Korte External Advocacy Director-Elect Officers Advisory Council Liaison (SPAC B) Julie Pfeiffer Advocacy Co-Vice Presidents President Jennifer John Kelly Conmey Michelle Kerr Diversification Director Liz Hood Executive Vice President Joy Valdez Long Range Planning Chair Elect Ellen Baker Allison Szafranski Current Issues Directors Recording Secretary Elizabeth Vastine Rae Stapleton Regina Wootton Laura Anderson Treasurer Jana Smith Jennifer Cavanaugh Fundraising Director Linda Beck

Long Range Planning Director Julie Mann

External Advocacy Director (SPAC A) Margaret Lawlis

At the Winter General Meeting, JLC President Michelle Kerr (center) slices cake in celebration of the JLC’s 95th Anniversary with Founder’s Award winners (L-R) Michelle Miller Burns, Amy Dickinson, Janet Buckstein, Tammy Steele, Francee Harrington and Julie Rogers.

Award Winners Founder’s Award Outstanding Service Award Torch Award Jana McCann Mary Boyer Holly Demaray

Annual Report Team: Outstanding Associates Community Spirit Award Starburst Award Angela Rohman Russo, Pinsuda Amanda Mortenson Lisa Hirschkorn Molly Painter Sagooleim and Audrey Williams Alyssa Nimmer

Our Values Camaraderie JLC is an organization where members enjoy their experience, developing personally and professionally.

Michelle Kerr (right) with Ann Brinkman at the Marketing Council’s holiday social.

6 JLC | 2006–2007 Annual Report 2006–2007 Corporate & Event Sponsors

The JLC would like to thank the individuals and the corporations who contributed to our 2006-2007 fundraising efforts.

Corporate and Event Balmoral Park Field Museum Marlowe Signature Room Sponsors Bar1 Events Fig Media Inc Marmalade Photography Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Be By Baby! Fitness Formula Clubs Marriott Snippets 182 West Lake Residentiall LLC Beansprout Fixture Martha’s Vineyard Socca A.M. Feldman Jewelers Bella Lounge Flow Inc. Pilates & Yoga Studio Maxine Salon Sofitel Chicago Water Tower American Invesco Belly Dance Maternity Francesca’s on Taylor McCormick & Schmick Soundz AVL Anheuser Busch Belly Vita Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust McFaddens Saloon Southport Grocery and Café Bella Lounge Bergino Frank’s Bar Meal Mistress Southwest Airlines Bubbles Academy Bespoke Cuisine Fringe Salon Melting Pot Spa & Nails Budweiser Best Western Harbor Shores (Lake Fruit Bouquets Meritage Wine SpaceTime Tanks C3 Capital Geneva) Fuga Salon Metropolitan Bank Group Spiaggia Classic Kids Photography Bistro 110 fullline printing, inc MG Dentristry Spirit of Chicago Club Monaco Bistrot Margot g boutique Mi Sueno - El Salvador Vacation St. John Knits Eli’s Cheesecake Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store G.A. Johnson & Son Michelle Uebel Stanley’s Kitchen Tap Fig Media, Inc. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Gerard Personal Chef Mid Central Printing State Jewelry & Loan Freeborn & Peters, LLP Blue Man Group Glasses Ltd. Mid-Town Tennis Club Steppenwolf Gerard Design, Inc. Blue Mercury Spa Goldcoast Medspa, Ltd Milani Boutique Strong Nails GoodSearch Bob Chinns Gordon in Lakeview Mireille’s Studio Makeup & Skin Care Stuart-Rodgers Photography Hershey’s Chocolate Store Body & Soul Hair Studio Grey Goose Vodka Moosejaw Sunset Waters Beach Resort Higgin’s Development Partners Brazzaz H2O Moto Restaurant Susan Maccoy Enterprises, Izze Sparkling Juice Brilli Salon - A Style Lounge Hair Cuttery Motorola PC at Elizabeth Adam Salon Jim Gill Bubbles Academy Halsted Street Multiplex Mr. & Mrs. Harvey and Gayle Wagley Sutton Studios Julius Meinl Buffy Bains/Mary Kay, Inc Hard Rock Hotel Chicago MTV Networks/Viacom Tabula Tua Lil’ Kickers Building Blocks Harrah’s Mu ch Shelist TasteAmerica Catering/El Presidente Lilaguide.com Café Matou Heartland Poker Tour Museum of Contemporary Art Yacht Luna Carmichael’s Chicago Steak House Heather Glaisner Music Box Theatre Teddie Kossof Salon Majestic Casinos Carol’s Cookies Hershey -- Chicago Music in the Loft Tery Wong Meditrina Catch 35 Horseshoe Casino Musical Magic Teleflora PR Melting Pot Catering by Michael’s Family of Hotel Allegro Chicago Mycharmedlife.com The Blues Jean Bar Miller Brewing Company Companies Hotel Intercontinental National Italian American Sports Hall The Cove of Lake Geneva monster.com CeCe Shoes Hubba Hubba of Fame The Denim Lounge Moschofilero Boutari Charles Ifergan Salon Hugo’s Frog Bar Neiman Marcus The Down Town Dog Mudd Advertising, Inc. Chef Rogers Hurdles Jewelry Norman Phillips of London The Drake Hotel Nordstrom, Inc. Chevy Chase Country Club Husar Photography Noteworthy Notes The Fireplace Inn One eleven events Chicago Blackhawks Illinois Sports Facilities Authority O & I Women’s and Men’s Footwear/ The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Orbitz.com Chicago Botanic Garden InterContinental Chicago Piggy Toes The Geneva Inn Paterno Wines International Chicago Brauhaus Isabella Fine Lingerie Olga’s Skin Care Apothecary & Day Spa The Joffrey Ballet Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Chicago Children’s Museum J Gordon Designs Om on the Range Yoga Studio The Peninsula Chicago Phillips Distilling Company Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Jake One North Kitchen and Bar / Restaurants The Piccola Boutique Project Leadership Associates, Inc. Dermatology Japonais America The Ritz Carlton Boston Common Relax Riesling Chicago Fire Jayson Home & Gardon Orbitz.com The Ruder Group River City Foundation Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Jill Hammelman Osteria Via Stato The Second City SAP AG Chicago Hot Glass John Schrieffer P.J. Clarke’s The Signature Room at the Ninety-Fifth Soundz AVL Chicago Official Visitor’s Guide Juli Villacorta Panache Boutique The Spice House Spanx, Inc. Chicago Rush Arena Football Julius Meinl Panera Bread The Talbot Hotel The Crecos Family Chicago Wolves Kamehachi Restaurant Paris Kabat Catering The Village Cutting Room The Holleb Family Chipotle Kane County Cougars Park Hyatt Chicago The William Wrigley Company The Huebner Family Christi Guillon Kaya Day Spa Patricia Loke, Ltd. The Worth Collection The Kerr Family Christopher Charles anti-aging skin- Kaze Sushi Peapod Theater Building Chicago The Papadopoulos Family care spa KDK Restaurant Group Penny’s from Heaven Thebestdressedlist.com The Parr Family Cinnamon Boutique Kevin S. Pinski, MD Pepperface.com Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark X-Rated Liquor City Smiles Kiehl’s Since 1851 PF Chang’s China Bistro Timothy O’Neill Claudia Skin Care Center & Laser Therapy Kingston Mines Photography by Sher Tokyo 21 In Kind Donor List Clear Waters Salon and Day Spa Kitsch’n River North Piggy Toes Tony & Tina’s Wedding 676 Restaurant Clever Alice Kiva Pompeii Trio Salon A Perfect Event Clif Bar & Company Lakeshore Athletic Club – Downtown Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center Trotter’s To Go Absolute Precision Skincare Columbia Yacht Club Landmark Restaurant PRP Wine International, Inc. Tru ABT ComedySportz Language Stars Purenits.com Twin Anchors Accenture Cooking Fools Laura Metzger Quartino Restaurant & Wine Bar Twisted Spoke Accessible Accessories Courtney Shea Laurie Respass Randolph Wine Cellars & The Tasting Ultimate Exposure Adler Planetarium Crunch Fitness Lettuce Entertain You Room Unique So Chique Affinia Chicago Cyrano’s Bistrot & Wine Bar Li’l Kickers Riverview Tavern Ver Strate Design AK Tax Service Daffodil Hill Lilaguide Riviera Hotel & Casino Victor Villacorta AM Feldman Davey Eldridge Lilly Pulitzer Robert Jeffrey Hair and skin care studio Vineyard Vines Amanda & Jeff Doblin DaVinci Group Lincoln Park Zoo Robert Williamson III Volo Restaurant Wine Bar American Theater Company Dempsey Dodge Lincolnshire Courtyard Marriott Roger Beck Photography Walnut Room An Urban Affair Dyson Vacuum Little Threads Roque Salon Walter E. Smithe Furniture Anink Design East Bank Club Lloyd’s Rosebud Restaurants Waveland Bowl anjenu Elaine Turner Loops Chicago Salon 1800 Waxman Candles Anne Hankey Eli’s Cheesecake Lori’s Designer Shoes Sam & Willy’s Wellington Tavern Antique Creations Elizabeth Adam Salon Lustre Skin Boutique Sarah’s Pastries Windy City Fieldhouse Appleton Coated Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Macy’s Schad, Diamond & Shedden, P.C. Williamson-Williamson Arbonne - Lakefront Macy’s Culinary Studio Scrub Your Pup X/O Chicago Aroma Workshop Emerald City Theatre Company Mad River Bar & Grille Seven Oaks YogaView Atwood Café Equinox Majestic Casino Seven Ten Zanies Comedy Club Avanti Skin Centers of Chicago Erin Gallagher Jewelry Marianne Strokirk Salon She Complete Balanced Fitness Executive Wardrobe by Lou Deal Mark Shale Shebang, LLC Balani Custom Clothiers Fence Doctors, Inc Marky Exclusive European Shoe Boutique Shedd Aquarium

Our Values Welcoming JLC welcomes all women who wish to serve the community, embracing their ideas, differences, and contributions.

(From left) Christine Orsini Mickey, Bridget Ochsner, Juliana McOmber, Wendy Puckett and Amy Gieffers are beaming from makeovers at Benefit Cosmetics where the group held a champagne social.

JLC | 2006–2007 Annual Report 7 2006–2007 Annual fund donors $77,000 $3,000*+ $100*+ Carolyn S. Husemoller Cheryl Sulima Kristin L. Hughes Ann B. Freeman Dora Aalbregtse Jackie Jackson Renata Sutter Sarah M. Hughes Heather Gardner Cecilia Abbott Paulette Jacobsmeier Kristy Sweeney Jill Hutchison Pamela Anderson Julie Jensen Anne Alex Theophilos Mrs. Kathleen Illes Renee Anderson Molly Johnson Edi Thimons Andrea K. Jackson $2,000*+ Katie M. Anetsberger Kendra A. Jorgensen Anne Coulter Tobey Sally R. Jackson Sally Mead Hands Lisa and David Appleby Mary Judd Kerey Toms Ms. Jennifer L. Johnson Elizabeth and Mark Hurley Jill Augustine Connie Keller Nan Vaile Jennifer Kalmus Michelle Kerr Ms. Susan S. C. Bain Mrs. Mary A. Kieffer Joy Valdez Cynthia Kassouf Nancy Snyder Amy L. Baker Jennifer E. King Jill Valentine Laura Kimberly Devon Lynn Battersby Sarah Korf Dill Jamie Van Vuren Katherine A. Klement $1,500*+ Kimberly J. Beard Barbara Kugler Jane C. Veeder Mrs. Mia Pavlik Koch Jennifer Cavanaugh Christina M. Bosas Christina Kulju Ms. Juli Villacorta Kara Longo Korte Ruth Gallagher Nelson Kimberly J. Belton Jennifer Lamson Elizabeth Vincent Vicky Kujawa Paige M. Ben-Dashan Ms. Anne Leary Jennifer Vlazny Jennifer Laesch Kameran Bender-Austermann Miki Lee Elizabeth O’Neill-Vola Veronica Votypka Langel $1,000*+ Melissa Bennis Sarah Leinweber Elizabeth Whitlow Amber LaRue Gwen L. Allen Linda J Bergdahl Mrs. Kristin C. Levoy Nancy B. Whitney Jeanne Daley Lees Linda Beck and Eric Estes Julia Beringer Ms. Emily S. Liggett Maureen Wilbrandt Stephanie Leese Mrs. John P. Grube Mrs. Sarah Bernadac Mary Ann Lillie Catherine Wolf Marianne Levy Mrs. Paul W. Guenzel Amanda Block Mrs. and Mr. Anne M. Lipford Olivia Woodard Hope Lloyd Michelle Miller Burns Tracy Bauer Bodenmann Rhonda Lipsey Amanda Woods Marcena Love Kristen Pettit Grube Pegeen Bodine Mrs. Homer Livingston Regina B. Wootton Jennifer Majewski Kathryn Simpson Ms. Stephanie Boman Kelly Lundberg Jennifer Wright Mrs Harold D Marshall Elizabeth Vastine Leigh Bowler Mrs. James G. Macpherson Mrs. Chava Wu Carol Anne McGregor Heather Bowles Suzanne Brown Mahoney Kate and Michael York Ms. Julie McWilliams $750*+ Mary A. Boyer Marsha M. Malooley Susan W. Younkle Jacelyn Melnyk Elizabeth Nolan Buzard Linda Boyer-Samuels Debbie and Reese Marcusson Janice Zach Vanessa and Jay Menton Helen Grace Caldwell Mindy Bradford Kymberly Marrinson Susan Zidlicky Carolyn Metnick* Heidi Thornton Lisa Brown-Tribbett Cathleen McCann Kristin Zimmer Shea Cindy Miller Tracy S. Whitehead Mrs. Dewitt W. Buchanan Jr Jana S. Smith Diane Zwilling Raechel Moorhead Mindi Buckley Linda McCann Mary Mrowicki Jennifer Burchfield April M. McCollum Mary Kay Mudd $500*+ Angela McLaughlin Under $100 Alyssa Nimmer Ken and Polly Burns Jennifer Addison Ellen Baker Christina McNutt Carolyn Null-Anderson Elyse Butler Ms. Lisa A. Adelman Amy T. Dickinson Stephanie N. Mickwee Ngozi C. Okorafor-Johns Joan Callan Mrs. Cushman L. Andrews Elizabeth R. Foster Julie Miller Mrs. John G. Conley Catherine Cannon Lindsey C. Axel Mrs. Thomas D. Hodgkins Katherine H. Miller Lauren Osman Kathy Capodice Jennifer Axelrod Mrs. Angie K. Holleb and Mr. Tom Holleb Ms. Michelle E. Moffa Molly Painter Emily Y. Chang Pamela Bardo Caroline T. Huebner Heather Moore Mrs. B. Michael Pallasch Sarah P. Chase Ann E. Basinski Margaret Lawlis Tammy Naughton Nicole Pazona Kathy Cifuentes Habby Bauer Anna Lovis Lindsay Nero Crystal Pennington Dr. Lisanne Close Maria C. Beaird* Linda Lumpkin Amy Nolan Ms. Jessica A. Peters Courtney Hughes Comer Meredith Benson Mary Ann MacLean Holly L Noonan Tina Peters Lynne A. Cook Katie Berger Julie Mann Chandra O’Keefe Mrs. Kim Prodan Alexandra Cooney Ms. Dawn Boney Courtney C. Shea Mrs. Roberta Olshansky Miss Maura Purtell Ms. Anne Cooper Lauren L. Brinkmeyer Ann B. Snyder Kelly M. O’Malley Maggie Rei Lynd Corley Ms. Kelly Anne Brouwers Kim Steed Jennifer A. Orzech Laurie Respass Tricia Cox Tiffany Burgess Tammy Steele Janet Owen Ms. Casey Rivard Dorothy Currie Crosby Burke Ann Superfisky Ms. Sally Pantovich Amanda Salhoot Sima Dahl Mrs. Adrienne Chan Allison Szafranski Deborah Pardol Jaime A. Scholl JoDee Davis Mrs. Lori A. Chavez Deena Schencker Walchirk Carrie Kloska Parr Brittany Sever Susan R. Dee Ms. Alexis Chiagouris Tery Wong and Marty Verbic Caro Parsons Lorraine Shearing Kathryn L. Dembs Kristen Chun Susan Patten Molly Shoup Jennifer Deutsch Leslie R. Clay Shon Peebles Marilee Silverstein $250*+ Toya Dixon Randolph Cindy Clendenin Sally M. Perks Carolyn Singer Deborah Barr Lauren Dolan Amity Comiskey Heather Pyle, M.D. Mary Beth Sommer Mitzi Appling Beebe Julie Drewniak Ms. Lindsay Conant Erin Rasmussen Bridget and Philip Spagnolo Jean Smith Berghoff Ann C. Dudley Jennifer C. Maturo Heather N. Rattin Amy Sproull Sarah B. Bornstein Claire D. Dwyer Ellen A. Corley Emily Raub Meg Steele Ann Brinkman Melissa Engram Elissa Wissow Crow Marisa Reeves A. Kemble Stokes Janet F. Buckstein Carla J. Eyre & Peter Gallagher Chris Crum Emily Reiniche Emily Sturges Rene M. Burkmyre Mary Jo S. Fairbanks Ms. Aimee Daramus Ms. Beth Reissenweber Ms. Sharon S. Sweeney Courtney M. Cavatoni Jody Falcone Aileen DeCourcey Mrs. Thomas A. Reynolds Claudine Tambuatco Rebecca Cook Mary Ferguson Stowe Demarest Laura Rhind Karen Trimberger Lynn Douglass Robin Fisher Katherine DeSantis Kathryn Rice Mrs. William S. Trukenbrod Melody L. Drake Augusta H. Flanagin Liz Gafill Dominello Elizabeth Spieth Barbara Valicenti Anne C. Ferri Christine Foushee Carrie Donahue Amy Richards Zenja D. Vaughn Gabrielle Griffin Madeline Francescatti Alison S. Donnelly Mona Ridge Mrs. Jill C. Viola Charity R. Haines Lisa Gates Erin and Scott Duba D’Rita Robinson Kate Walania Magen Hanrahan Kim Gerbosi Ms. Heidi Meadows Anne G. Rockey Erin Elizabeth Ward Natalie Harrison Mrs. George K. Gill Megan E Dunne Michele L. Rosenbaum Mrs. Yvonne Webb Christine M. Jack Marie Gilmore Patricia C. Eck Sandra Rupprecht Janet Weber Stephanie Kendall Anne Gleason Amy Eekhout Amanda Schirmacher Mrs. John Whalen Justine D. Kilborn Sue-Gray Goller Kristin Ehrhardt Jennifer Schubeck Michelle White Kim Lewis Tara Greene Brooke Eisenmenger Carol M. Schulz Courtenay Whitehead Mrs. Karim A. MacLeod Jean Groen Laura K Flight Laurel Schumm Catherine H. Wilson Kimberly Masius Dr. Linda J. Gruber Elizabeth Fulton Maryellen Schwartz Mrs. and Mr. Rachel A. Woody Mary Lou Matthews Ms. Lauren J. Grundhofer Jessica Galbraith Nedinia B. Searle Elizabeth Ziegler Ellen McCarthy Laurel M. Haarlow Sarah Anne Gallagher Jennifer Seaver Ann McDermott Deborah Hagman-Shannon Mrs. Kori Gassaway Meghanne Sennott In Honor Laura L. Metzger Lorien Hallas Caroline Gau Mrs. Jeffrey S. Sharp Michelle Kerr and Ellen Baker in honor of Carrie Meyer Mary Hanley Miss Michelle Germann Melissa Shinall the 2006-2007 Board of Directors and Jill L. Murch Christina M. Hardin Lisa Geyer Lynne W. Shotwell Management Council Anna Musci Francia E. Harrington Margaret Gillette Elena Siegel Natalie Harrison & Elizabeth Whitlow, Katie Neisen Mrs. Karen E. Hawkins Jennifer McRae Gordon Mrs. John R. Siragusa in honor of Community Council Ann S. Nerad Julie Hawkins Barbara Grant Elizabeth Slone Project Chairs Kathleen Overholt Mrs. and Mr. Jennifer M. Hayes Diane Gregg Stephanie B. Slota Ruth Gallagher Nelson, in honor of Ellen Jackie Papadopoulos Alison & Brian Hays Nicole Halloran Laura Southwick Baker & Ann Brinkman Julie K. Pfeiffer Kristin Healey Christine Hazer Nancy Southwick Patricia A. Hoffman, in honor of Lola Marianne and James Phalin Margaret Beckley Herrmann Jennifer Heathcote Sharon Sparks Jane Bove Farrell Ann Rattin Ms. Kathy Hester Christine Heiden Rae Stapleton Mrs. Nelson Shaw Susanna Hilboldt Ms. Elizabeth R. Heroy Ms. Carrie Steva * Donors who made gifts of $95 or Verneta J. Simon Ami Hindia Bonnie DuBois Hilton Liz Stiffel more are recognized as members of Dana Ugolini Lisa B. Hirschkorn Caroline M. Hoenk Beth Stone the 95th Anniversary Giving Circle Marcia Vanden Brink Amy Honney Jessica Hogg Ms. Aimee Y. Strittmatter Cheryl D. Hubbard Elizabeth B. Hood Heather Fairchild Hudson Mrs. Elizabeth S. Stucker

Every effort has been made to report all 2006-2007 contributions fully and accurately. We apologize for any errors or omissions and ask that donors forward any corrections to the Administrative Director at Junior League of Chicago Headquarters. Thank you for your understanding and for your generosity to the Junior League of Chicago.

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