2017-2018 Annual Report
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MEMBERS STRONG
Mission Statement The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. 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. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Vision Statement The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. will strive to improve our community by directing our resources to positively impact the well-being of children and families by providing a legacy of trained volunteers.
Diversity and Inclusion The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.
Dear Friends of the Junior League of Fort Worth, As I look back at the 2017-2018 League year, I am proud to say that we accomplished what we set out to do. I can truly say that we made an Impact with Empathy. We started the year watching our friends, family and neighbors battle flooding from Hurricane Harvey. We waited to see how we could help. Stories of how our community was affected poured in. Our Members did what we do best. We took action. We accepted donations and provided volunteer hours, collecting 236 bedding sets for evacuees arriving in Fort Worth, donating diapers and personal supplies for those impacted in the Gulf Coast region, and offering volunteer support for the children living in Fort Worth shelters. Throughout the year, we impacted children and families with our Projects and Placements, including our signature Project renovating the Camp Fire Diamond Hill Station. We provided a much needed escape for the patients and their families at Cook Children’s with our 5th annual Pancake Picnic, provided a fun setting promoting good health at Kids in the Kitchen and supported Fort Worth ISD schools through our Junior MINTS program. In the meantime, with all of those volunteer hours happening daily, we raised more than $1 million net, a new record, through Christmas in Cowtown, Grand Entry Gala, Rodeo Program Sales and our annual fund. The Junior League of Fort Worth makes an impact on the greater Fort Worth community, but it is more than that. If there is an overarching piece that I would want to emphasize, it is that we, as League Members, don’t simply make an “Impact” but we make an “Impact with Empathy”. My own League experience has been that when I really put my heart and soul into the work, the rewards are sharper for me and the impact I have as an individual is greater. How much more impact could we have if, collectively, our empathy permeated the entire League? That was the theme of our 2017-2018 year and what we accomplished because of you. It’s about the people we are helping, the community we are serving and the legacy we have inherited. A legacy we will work hard to perpetuate to honor the women that came before us. Thank you! Our League would not have been successful with each and every one of you. Sincerely,
Natalie Martin 2017-2018 President Junior League of Fort Worth
PROJECTS
15
Agencies Served
$395,000 Funding
96
Volunteers
4,800
Volunteers Hours
Each year, Junior League of Fort Worth (JLFW) chooses Projects, providing funding and volunteers to selected agencies. Through an application process, qualified non-profit agencies can request funding and volunteer support from JLFW. In 2017-2018, the Signature Project of the League, receiving $100,000, was the renovation of the Camp Fire Diamond Hill Station. The impressive two-part project included both a renovation and upgrade of the facility, as well as the introduction and guidance of a new garden-to-table curriculum complete with instruction led by League volunteers. Originally a Fort Worth ISD lunch building, the structure had not been updated since prior to Camp Fire taking over the building in the early 1990s. The League’s construction project included a complete kitchen upgrade (pictured below).
“It is definitely a much-needed project to ensure we could continue to serve the families of Diamond Hill and surrounding communities.” - Cathy Halliday, Camp Fire’s vice president of youth development. Additional Project agencies included: ACH Child & Family Services, Alliance for Children, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, Catholic Charities, Community Hospice of Texas, Daniel Migael Foundation, Fort Worth Drowning Prevention Coalition, HopeKids North Texas, North Texas Healthy Communities, Presbyterian Night Shelter, Rivertree Academy, Safehaven of Tarrant County, The Ladder Alliance and Union Gospel Mission.
PLACEMENTS
28
Agencies Served
211
Volunteers
10,500
Volunteers Hours
Placement agencies receive League volunteers to support their mission throughout the year. Placements range from concetrated activities to year-round opportunities. Each League volunteer is required to provide 50 volunteer hours for her Placement. In 2017-2018, Members served Mother’s Milk Bank of North Texas by providing milk donor outreach, assembling educational information to distribute to potential new milk donors.
“...we were able to spread the word about milk donation and reach those wonderful, generous women who want to help babies in need.” - Mary Ashley Ray, Community Relations Coordinator, Mother’s Milk Bank of North Texas. Additional Placement agencies include: ACH Child & Family Services, American Diabetes Association: Camp Aurora, Breakthrough Fort Worth, Catholic Charities, Center for Transforming Lives, Colonial Golf Tournament, Cook Children’s, Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas, Fort Worth Museum of Science & History: Family Night, Fort Worth Stock Show Art Program, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County, Historic Fort Worth: Architectural Heritage, JPS Foundation, Kids Who Care, Inc., KinderFrogs School at TCU, Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas, Mayfest, Inc.Performing Arts Fort Worth, Recovery Resource Center, Rivertree Academy, Ronald McDonald Room at Cook Children’s, Ronald McDonald House, Safehaven of Tarrant County, Tarrant Area Food Bank, The First Tee, Inc. and Wings of Hope Equitherapy.
COMMUNITY All aBoard
26 League Participants Board Leadership Training
Junior MINTS
4 Schools 4,500 Volunteer Hours
Kids in the Kitchen 5 Schools 2,100 Students
Pancake Picnic 200+ Children Attended
DIAD
43 Agencies 487 Volunteers 1,461 Volunteer Hours
Day of Giving
30 Agencies 374 Volunteers 1,122 Volunteer Hours
Community Opportunity Funds 21 Agencies $40,000 Distributed
Mentoring, Inspiring, Nurturing, Tutoring and Supporting
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he Junior League of Fort Worth’s Junior MINTS program has partnered for the past five years with four schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District, including Eastern Hills Elementary, Western Hills Primary, Western Hills Elementary, and the Young Women’s Leadership Academy. The program was revamped during the 2017-2018 year in an effort to meet each school’s specific needs.
“By providing each school with its own JLFW Coordinator, we have been able to form deeper relationships w i t h t h e s c h o o l ’s p e r s o n n e l . ” - Natalie Martin, JLFW President The program partners volunteers with teachers rather than with assigned students. A teacher is able to let a volunteer know where help is most needed on any given day. Tasks could range from reading with a student to decorating a bulletin board. The volunteers are also focused on teacher appreciation, providing small holiday gifts and encouragements throughout the year. Beyond the four partner schools, the Junior MINTS are assisting, for the first time, with district-wide events, such as the College Fair and Health and Safety Fair.
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he Junior League of Fort Worth has been partnering with community organizations and schools to reverse the trend of childhood obesity by promoting healthy lifestyle choices to children and families. Sponsored by Mayfest, Inc., JLFW’s Kids in the Kitchen Health Fair offered games and goodies while also providing free groceries and information about local resources that seek to help keep families healthy. Organizations including Tarrant Area Food Bank, Daniel Migael Foundation, JPS Healthy Smiles, UNT Health Science Center and Cook Children’s were all on hand to make the Health Fair a great success. In addition to the fair itself, an in-school curriculum outlining components of healthy eating habits and active lifestyles was supplied to Western Hills Elementary, Western Hills Primary, Como Elementary, Eastern Hills Elementary and Rivertree Academy. This effort allowed the League to serve 2,100 students. It is safe to say the energy and gratitude supporting Kids in the Kitchen ensures it will provide education and resources for Fort Worth’s families for years to come.
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he word “hospital” conjures up a mix of emotions and memories for most of us — sadness and strength in supporting a friend through an illness, joy and hope in welcoming a baby into the world, and grief in saying goodbye to a family member. But it is difficult for many of us to imagine what it would be like for our child to experience a significant illness. Fortunately, Fort Worth has Cook Children’s, whose promise is “To improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury.” When you walk through their doors, you immediately sense the child-friendly nature of the facility itself and of their staff as a whole — the intention and thought invested in making it a place of hope, cheer, comfort and play are evident.
“Thanks to events like Pancake Picnic, childhood doesn’t stop just because a child is in the hospital.” - Geraldine Williams, Cook Children’s Health Foundation Director of Community Programs
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Cook Children’s, the Junior League of Fort Worth and Mayfest, Inc. presented the 5th Annual Pancake Picnic, with more than 200 children in attendance. This year’s theme of “Pancakes Around the World” highlighted different cultures and traditions to reflect the diversity of Fort Worth, and of Cook Children’s patients. The event included way more than pancakes, although the breakfast was very special because it was served by the Fort Worth Fire Department! From games, a dunking booth, face painting and music to dream catcher crafts, the Tooth Fairy, clowns and more, it was a “magical day,” as patient Carly’s mother described. Nine-yearold Carly looks forward to Pancake Picnic every year, and her favorite part is always visiting with the Chick-fil-A Cow.
$1 MIL Shopping. Dancing. Selling. These three words encompass the major fundraisers held annually to benefit Junior League of Fort Worth’s efforts to support the community. For the first time ever, Christmas in Cowtown, Grand Entry Gala and Rodeo Program Sales, along with the Junior League Annual Fund, raised $1 million net (unaudited). While many know the League as a force of women volunteers impacting the greater Fort Worth area, these activities, led by League Members, are the driving force behind the League’s financial support to the organizations Junior League partners with each year. With sell out crowds at special events throughout the Market and a sold out evening to kick off Rodeo season at Grand Entry Gala, our signature events made their mark on Fort Worth this year.
The success of Christmas in Cowtown starts with the committee of more than 100 League Members that provide a minimum of 50 volunteer hours throughout the year. Adding in 500 volunteer shifts during the Market, and more than 8,500 volunteer hours from Members for the 4-day Market. Christmas in Cowtown added Santa to the line-up this year with Cookies & Cocoa with Santa. Children shared their Christmas lists and posed for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at what is sure to become a new tradition. And with more than 200 merchants representing a wide range of products, there was something for everyone at Christmas in Cowtown. The Grand Entry serves as the official start of rodeos around the globe. And in Fort Worth, the Grand Entry Gala kicks off the rodeo season in support of the Junior League of Fort Worth. True Texan LeAnn Rimes entertained the crowd with updated renditions of her most well-known songs along with her own renditions of country classics.
LLION
* The Grand Entry Gala co-chairs set out to raise more money than ever before, and they succeeded. With a committee of 22 League Members, this one night affair helped Junior League of Fort Worth reach the million dollar mark. From the Grand Entry to the rodeo competition, a regular sight at all rodeo shows are the women in red aprons yelling and selling. Through the long time partnership with Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Junior League Members “Yell & Sell” programs at each and every rodeo show during the three week run. This year, more than 18,550 rodeo programs sold, each benefiting the organizations Junior League supports.
“Our main goal is not only selling programs but positively interacting with the community.” Emily Ottinger, Rodeo Program Sales Co-Chair Proceeds from all events, along with the Junior League Annual Fund, will benefit the Fort Worth community. The funds raised will be distributed through the 2020-2021 Projects, which will be selected during the Junior League of Fort Worth’s 90th year. Learn more about our special event fundraisers and community collaborations by visiting our website, www.juniorleaguefw.org.
DONORS
$25,000 and above
Edward P. Bass Cook Children’s Medical Center Double Eagle Development Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Anonymous Wells Fargo
$10,000 - 24,999
AT&T Paula & Bob Brockway Kim & Glen Darden Frost H.H. Wilkinson’s Cross F Ranch J.P. Morgan Private Bank Luther King Capital Management Natalie & Brant Martin/Wick Phillips, LLC Jean & John Roach The Ryan Foundation Robert Louis Self/ The Original Mexican Eats Cafe Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wade Willingham Winstead P.C.
$5,000 - 9,999
Elaine & Neils Agather Albertsons - Tom Thumb Steve Brauer, Jr. Brazos Midstream Robin & Gantt Bumstead Danielle & Cade Carpenter Michaela Chicotsky Anonymous Terri Fant Ann Florsheim Mary Carolyn & Ben Gatze Redbud Farm/ Debbie & Albon Head Jack Hightower Dorsett Johnson & Swift, LLP Charlotte Kimberlin Marsha & John Kleinheinz Robert M. Lansford Martha V. Leonard Ben E. Keith Foods Marty Potishman Lard Trust
Lauren Matthews Richard McMillan Moore Venture Capital North Texas Community Foundation The Orchard Event Venue & Retreat Paige & Graham Pate Courtney & Alexander Pelley The Philipp Family Gail W. Rawl Republic National Distributing Co. LLC Missy & Randy Rodgers Southwest Bank Texas Health Resources Tug Hill Inc. Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust Wick Phillips LLP Jennifer & Philip Williamson Wortham INsurance & Risk Management
$2,500 - 4,999
All Saints Health Foundation Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth Ben E. Keith Beverages PSK, LLP Peggy & Stephen Brotherton Kathleen & Lance Carter Jobe & Helen Richards Foundation Amy Fierke Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co, LLC Tina Gorski Robin & Pete Greenhaw Waco Bend Ranch Gaylord Lummis Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation Jennifer Palko Pier 1 Imports Rattikin Title Co. Reata Restaurant Beth Rivers
Peggy & Bill Sims/ Steamatic DFW Jerry Taylor Texas Christian University Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Annette Williamson
$1,000 - 2,499
Alamo Title Company Robin Arena Bank of Texas Nancy Carter Linda Christie Kelly Decker Bonnie Epstein Exxon Mobil Foundation Matching Gifts Program Liz Fleischer Nan & Mark Matson Kelly Goodwin Darla Greene Nabil Habash Robert Half Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. Debbie Horton Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kaufmann Kendra Scott Jewelry Kelly & Lewis Kinard Janeen Lamkin Gail & Bill Landreth Mark Linenberger/ Linbeck Mary Ralph Lowe Brice Mitchell Kit & Charlie Moncrief Nancy Grimes Nicols & Carol Nichols Wiley John Norris Trina Pecina Dan Pitts Sheila Jane Reynolds Suzy Rhodes Royer and Schutts, Inc. Scharbauer Ranch LLC Jack Simmons III Jani Stone Jane & Daniel Sykes Kim Terrell Robin Thomas Tito’s Handmade Vodka Julie Watson Martha & J.R. Williams
$500 - 999
Linda Bradford Brewed Julie Buckley Kathleen & Jeff Bundy Carrie Cappel Cortney & Ryan Craft Gittings of Fort Worth Kelly Hanley Lauren Harwell Teresa Hubbard Amanda Landried Mark Lansford Lauri Lawrence Haley & Mason Manulik Michelle & Scott Marlow Garrett Martin Erika McCarthy Laura McWhorter Mary Miller Amber & Troy Robertson Tiffany & Ryan Rubenkoenig Alann Sampson Suzanne Sanders Travis and Taylor Simon Sandra & Troy Tuomey Linda Wallace Letty Waltrip Cuba Webb Micah Woodcock Wendy Wright
$100 - 499
Tori Adams George Ann Bahan Allyson Baumeister Sally Beyer Paige Biggs Elise Boswell Sheri Chipman Katie Ciccarino Jesica Collins Katherine Curtis Michael Davidson Lisa Diffley Luci DiGiorgio Vasquez Danielle Dollahite Judith Escher Ashley Freer Michelle Goodwin Rebecca Gunter Melanie Hanna
Harris, Finley & Bogle, PC Amanda Healy Michelle Heckathorn Kevin Hendricks Sara Kelly Elizabeth Knuckley Laura Ladner Regan Landreth Christy Livingstone Lone Star Santa Jill McKean Dori Miller Amanda Osburn Carol Proctor Amber Reed Rhonda Schmitt Holly Schur Brooke Scogin Terri & Greg Sexton Nicole Shelton Jennifer Snyder Amy Sutton Mary Katherine Tetirick Tory Burch, LLC United Way of Tarrant County Sarah & Patrick Washington Sarah Webb Rinda Wentworth Julie Williams Holly Yarborough Rachel Yurek
Up to $100
Anne Abshire Karen Anfin Michelle Arceneaux Christal West Atkinson Charity & J.T. Aughinbaugh Mary Ayers Teresa Whitley Ashley Reed Mary Ellen Becker Meredeth Belew Laura Berry Sandra Bodenhamer Natalie Bowen Jenny Breed Amy Brown Betty Brown Lori Calicott Cherrie Cannon Clara Cantu Ann Chappell Martha Cunningham Sara Dameron Glenda Diaz Melissa Foy Hilary Gray Leah Griffin Christi Grudier Berkeley Mengwasser Victoria Herman Margaret Luedecke Sarah Houston Shirley Hudspeth Leslie Hunt
Diane Hutchins Missy Johns Victoria Johnson Chris Kettner Janine Kraus Ryann Lamb Melissa Kulig Leslie Leach Sharon LeMond Kristin Bagley Justine Lynch Meredith Lynch Rebekah Mack Gabrielle Mallick Amanda Massingill Kathryn & Parnell McGlinchey Elyse Menger Malinda Merlick Jenny Miller Lauren Moore Erica Morgan Lindsay Neal Brittany Needler Emily Ottinger Karen Perry Helen Pierson Janna Poland Emily Radler Kelly Ray Christine Reveal Kendall Luther Brenda Rios Margaret Scheideman
Brett Schoepflin Bunny Shackelford Rachel Smith Casey Smock Megan Smock Sharon Summers Marlie Thomas Michelle Tilley Carrie Todd Meredith Todd Lindsay Tooker Mary Valuck Walton Cailey Bobbye West Sally White Eva Williams Robyn Windham
2017-2018 FINANCIALS unaudited
REVENUES Fundraising, Net Grants Membership Dues Investments, Net Other, Net
EXPENSES 1,010,546 107,022 301,796 453,228 9,102
TOTAL REVENUE 1,881,694
Grants & Projects Other Program Expenses Support Expenses
460,000 283,200 453,573
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,196,744 Net Income
684,921
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Natalie Martin
Carrie Cappel
Nicole Shelton
Sarah Washington
President
President-Elect
Administrative Vice President
Finance Assistant Vice President
Katherine Curtis
Amber Robertson
Communication Vice President
Christy Livingstone
Fund Development Vice President
Kendra Dias
Community Vice President
Fund Development Assistant Vice President
Elizabeth Knuckley
Leslie Hunt Membership Vice President
Education Vice President
Christina Bargas Finance Vice President
Becky Escott
SUSTAINING ADVISORS Gail Landreth
Elizabeth McCoy
Kay Howell
Lauri Lawrence
Advisor to the Board of Directors
Advisor to the Finance Council
Advisor to the Administrative Council
Advisor to the Fund Development Council
Jennifer Johnson
Teri McGuill
Advisor to the Communication Council
Advisor to the Membership Council
Terri Sexton
Sarah Nader
Advisor to the Community Council
Advisor to the Nominating Committee
Kim Blouin
Advisor to the Education Council
Nominating Chair
COMMUNITY ADVISORS
FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Tim Carter
Christina Bargas
Robert Ferguson
Joy Ann Havran
Judie B. Greenman
Jeff King
Chandler Grisham
Gail Landreth
Gail Landreth
Natalie Martin
Marty Leonard
Laura Miller
Sharon Martin
John Robinson
Judy Needham
Carla Thompson
John Robinson
Sarah Washington
Tiffany Rubenkoenig Terri Sexton Jane Sykes