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2024 Find the Good Day
International Find the Good Day: A Celebration of Compassion, Community, and Positive Change Now more than ever, the world needs greater optimism, positivity, and resilience. Coming September 19, 2024 and throughout the month of September, the Junior League of Springfield (JLS) will be celebrating International Find the Good Day! Find the Good Day is not […]
2024 Community Focus Report
Join us to celebrate the release of the 2024 edition of the Community Focus Report at the 20th anniversary release event at the eFactory on Friday, October 4, 2024! Doors open at 8:00 am. Breakfast from First Watch will be served. Program begins at 9:00 am and includes an overview of the 2024 report, a panel discussion with […]
2024 Fall Home Tour
Join us for the 11th annual JLS Fall Home Tour! Saturday, October 5, 2024 10a.m. – 2p.m. _______________________________________________ Home Demos Location details will be provided to ticket holders closer to the tour date. We appreciate the generous sponsorship of this fundraiser by local businesses and community members. Design Sponsor and designer for […]
Junior League of Springfield has Moved
Junior League of Springfield has Moved As the Junior League of Springfield (JLS) embarks on the 2024-25 League year, they are excited to announce that JLS, including the Plaid Door Resale Boutique, has a new home at Glenstone Square! After careful consideration and with future growth in mind, the current Board of Directors chose to relocate to […]
2024-2025 Leadership
Junior League of Springfield Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-The Junior League of Springfield, MO (JLS) announced today the installation of its new officers and board members for the 2024-25 year. The Officers for the Board of Directors will be: • Rachel Fuhrman, President • Katie Cosby, Secretary • Sydnie Evgenides, Treasurer The Board […]
JLS Provisional Class 2023-24
The JLS Provisional Class for the 2023-24 League year had their first orientation on 8/5/2023. This vivacious group of women was excited to get the year started and see what was in store for their first year with the League. Provisional Co-Chair Tara Benson noted “We are thrilled to see so much enthusiasm in this […]
2023-2024 JLS Leadership
With the recent organizational changes comes a opportunity to return to being led solely by a Board of Directors. After a vote by the general membership of the Junior League of Springfield the following individuals will comprise the 2023-24 JLS Leadership. 2023-24 JLS Board of Directors’ Officers: Samantha Williams, President Rachel Fuhrman, President-Elect Rachel Fortenberry, […]
JLS Announces Founders Fund
The Junior League of Springfield, MO (JLS) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Founders Fund, a permanent endowment that will provide funding for projects and/or scholarships in perpetuity. This fund honors the five women who first established the Community Service League of Springfield in 1959 – that in 1976 became the 231st Junior League in the […]
Fall Home Tour 2021
Mark your calendars now for this must-attend fall event! Important information for ticket holders: Please park at Hickory Hills Country Club and check in at the Junior League table near the fountain/pool area. Shuttles will be available to take you from home to home. Masks are required on the shuttles due to Fisk policy and […]
JLS Announces 2020-21 Board of Directors and Management Team
CONTACT Kimberly Maddox PR & Marketing Chair Junior League of Springfield Phone: 417.838.7040 Email: communications@jlspringfield.org SPRINGFIELD, MO., July 7, 2020 – Effective June 1, The Junior League of Springfield installed new officers, board members and management team members for the 2020-21 year. In 2016, JLS adopted a new governance structure which led to the creation of a management team, in […]