Annual Report 2012-2013
OUR MISSION JLR VISION e Junior League of Richmond is an organization of women committed to the mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Te Junior League of Richmond empowers, educates, and enhances the quality of life for women, youth, and families, with an emphasis in the East End community, through effective programming and collaboration demonstrated by quality mentorship and family programs that build skills to reach educational goals, plan for the next phase of life, and generate pride in the community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Laurie Cigal Monica Davis Anna Hatfield Kindra Kirkeby Erin Sutton
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rachael Harrell President Michelle Miller President-Elect Sara Shelton Vice President, Community Laura Jarrett Vice President, Events Caroline Cardwell Vice President, Membership Polly Brickman Vice President, Sustainer Jennifer McNeil Director, Branding Heidi Vaiksnoras Director, Finance Alice Lynch Sustainer Advisor Cintra Davis Assistant to President
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD William Allcott Harold Fitrer Reginald E. Gordon Jeanine Harper Jennifer L. McClellan Robert D. Seabolt William Snyder Shawn P. Sweeney Lynne Washington Jeffrey L. Wilt
STAFF Britt Nelson, Executive Director Martha Ware Bryan, Office Manager Ann Michele Sweeny, Controller Mark Gaddis, Director, Retail Operations
My dear friends,
As we continue to move forward in developing ourselves and the community in which we live, I hope that you continue to find inspiration from the faces of children learning good sportsmanship, or from the parents who give thanks for a hot dinner and quality time with their family in a safe environment. I hope that you will utilize the tools and resources the League provides and challenge yourself to do more when you can and continue to be thankful for the gifts you have been given. To all our sustainers who have already given so much to the League and our community, I am forever grateful to you for your historic impact on our community and for paving the way for a new generation of women who are afforded equal rights and opportunities. But, we still have more to do. Thank you so much to all of you who generously supported the League this year. All of us make choices about where we volunteer our time, talent, and financial support. I’ve shared my reasons for supporting the League and I hope that you find the same inspiration. As we maintain our long legacy of improving the community and developing the potential of women, your support will be vital as our programs continue to evolve and adapt to ongoing changes in our society and the new pressures these changes put on women and families. Humbly yours, Rachael Harrell President 2012-2013
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I am so grateful to those of you who gave me this opportunity, supported me, and challenged me to become a better leader. I continue to be inspired by the dedication, devotion, and passion for the League exhibited by our incredible staff, members, and supporters. Because of you, we achieved many of our goals this year and even exceeded some.
President
I have been so honored and blessed to lead this amazing organization. My love for the League runs deep – not just because of our rich history of improving the Richmond community, or the impact we have on the children and families we serve, but because we are an organization that develops the potential of women, and we do it better than any other organization of its kind in the country.
Remembering
Anne Folkes Miller
This past year, the Junior League of Richmond and the Richmond community lost one of its most active civic leaders. Anne Folkes Miller passed away on September 24, 2012, at 90 years old. As described by her family and friends, she was a vivacious leader and wonderful friend to many. In 1954, Anne Folkes Miller joined the Junior League of Richmond. As a community activist, she made a lasting impact on the Richmond community. She championed women’s issues and encouraged others to become active community volunteers. In 1977, the Junior League presented her with its first Barbara Ransome Andrews Award, after she worked tirelessly in spearheading the effort to raise enough money to purchase the current Junior League of Richmond headquarters, the Mayo Carter House. Subsequently, she came to each annual luncheon held to celebrate our award recipients and always treasured the friendships she made in the Junior League.
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In addition to her work with the Junior League, she was an active leader in and fundraiser for the Woman’s Club of Richmond, and sat on the boards of Westminster Canterbury Richmond, the Women's Bank, and the Garden Club of Virginia. Her other volunteer pursuits included her time as president of the Friends of the Richmond Public Library and the Children's Theatre of Richmond, and as a member on the Women's Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. She was also an energetic leader in the Presbyterian Church. However, perhaps her proudest accomplishment came when she served as the first executive director and a charter member of Leadership Metro Richmond, uniting diverse leaders in the Richmond community during the turbulent social times of the 1970s. Today, Leadership Metro Richmond boasts a membership of over 1,800. Professionally, Anne Folkes Miller was a standout, as well. She was the women’s editor of the Richmond News Leader and owner of Richmond Roundabout, a tour company. On January 11, 2013, the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Joint Resolution Number 628, honoring Anne Folkes Miller’s memory and work in the Richmond community, as well as her commitment to always reaching above and beyond in her leadership and professional pursuits. Anne Folkes Miller will be truly missed, but her legacy of community activism and volunteerism will live on through the Junior League of Richmond and the other organizations with which she served.
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One Member Shares Her JLR Skills: Cathy Haas and Thomas Jefferson High School As part of a newly launched blog series, Cathy Haas shared her story of how her Junior League experience has enabled her to support other areas of our Richmond community. Her blog received broader attention when it was re-printed by the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). Here is Cathy’s story: In the summer of 2012, omas Jefferson High School hired a new football coach. ere was an article in the paper; it mentioned that TJ had few resources and even fewer wins. I emailed the coach, asking if I could help. My husband is a photographer, so I suggested that he take a team portrait. My contribution, I thought, would be to provide pre-game team snacks. I had no idea how much this team needed. Soon, I met the team mom. e more I heard about the obstacles the team faced, the more my Junior League heart ached. Although this school is in my neighborhood, it draws students from the city’s poorest neighborhoods. e team’s lockers hadn’t been replaced in 40 years, and they were too small to hold football equipment! e boys were not allowed into their weight room because the floor was unsafe! e field had no lights or field house. Further, the team had not won a game since 2007. Adding insult to injury, schools had not been re-districted since integration, so TJ was forced to play schools with large, well-funded teams. In talking to the team mom, I realized that the boys ate lunch at 11 a.m. and did not eat again until aer practice. My experience chairing the JLR Member Connections Committee kicked in. I set up a snack calendar for the team. Within days, every aernoon until November was covered, with volunteers signing up to bring snacks to feed 50 boys. Next, we needed help to provide the team with a pre-game dinner on Fridays. I approached local restaurants and the JLR Sustainer Doers, and we were able to provide meals for all games. en, one of the Sustainers took the initiative to make Spirit Bags for Homecoming and the last game of the season! At a boosters meeting, someone said that no donation is too small. I started thinking about the hundreds of women in the League. So, while sitting in that meeting, I posted a note on JLR’s Facebook page. I mentioned that the team just had new lockers installed, but funds were needed to pay for them. e lockers cost $650 each; anyone who donated one would have a plaque bearing their name on a locker. I asked my fellow JLR members to consider making a $10 donation towards a locker. e response was immediate. I received donations of all amounts. New members, Actives, and Sustainers all joined in; we raised enough to have a “Junior League of Richmond” locker! Ten years ago, I would not have known where to start on a project like this. I certainly would not have had a wonderful network of friends and volunteers on which to rely for help. I joined the League to help. Yet, looking back, I realize I have gained much more than I have given. I have invested time and treasure into JLR, but in return, I have new skills, more confidence, and a greater understanding of how to serve our wonderful city.
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Expanding JLR’s Reach –
New Partner in AJCES
During the 2012-2013 Junior League year, through our Done-In-A-Day (DIAD) committee, the Junior League of Richmond embarked upon an exciting journey with a new Community Partner in the East End community of Richmond, Anna Julia Episcopal School (AJCES). Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School is an independent, faith-based middle school for students of limited resources primarily from Richmond’s East End neighborhood. All students receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend. JLR held six DIAD events at AJCES including: planting flowers at the entrance to the school to make the school more welcoming for the students, parents, and staff; creating inspiration banners hung throughout the school to inspire the tremendous students every day; redecorating the waiting room in the front office to make it more inviting to students, staff, and visitors; hosting a dessert and drinks station for their annual holiday party; and providing a craft station and temporary tattoo station for their First Annual Spring Bash where League members got to meet many of the parents and children from the school, as well as other attendees from the community.
This community partnership will be enhanced in the upcoming Junior League year through additional DIAD events at the school including some involving participation from the students. This will further advance the Junior League of Richmond’s vision which is to empower, educate, and enhance the quality of life for women, youth, and families, with an emphasis in the East End community. The Junior League of Richmond’s presence in the East End community of Richmond, as well as AJCES, will also be expanded though the incorporation of AJCES into the Junior League of Richmond’s Kids in the Kitchen Program and additional community opportunities as they present themselves. The Junior League of Richmond is proud to be partnering with such an exceptional school in the East End Community and is committed to fostering an even greater relationship in the future.
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The Junior League of Richmond & VCU – Neighbors & Community Partners In the summer of 2012, the Junior League of Richmond was lucky enough to be one of nine other Richmond area nonprofits to participate in a four week program through Virginia Commonwealth University’s Social Media Institute. The program allowed for VCU students to work with local community organizations to design social media strategies and campaigns, aligning with their respective mission and vision statements. JLR members attended the grand finale of the program, and “American Idol” style competition with local media personalities as judges. While the League may not have placed 1st in the competition, we benefited tremendously from the experience! Our students worked closely with us to expand our Facebook and Twitter presence, and helped launch our YouTube channel, Pinterest page, and blog. Be sure to like us, follow us, keep up with our member spotlights, and see what inspires us by engaging in this way! Continuing to expand the relationship with our downtown neighbors, the Junior League of Richmond was also later selected to participate in VCU CreateAThon on Campus 2013. The 24-hour creative blitz is focused on supporting area nonprofits, working around the clock during the school’s Spring Break to produce free advertising and marketing materials. Upon conclusion of the event, the (slightly delirious!) students presented their work to our leadership. Creative outputs included “I Junior League” campaign materials – highlighting member experiences and the reason they join, a video showcasing member testimonials, and a “Do It Yourself ” Clothes Rack donation toolkit. Keep an eye out for some of the work in use, including highlights here:
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The Clothes Rack –
65 Years and Going Strong!
Sixty-five years old and going strong! We are grateful to our League visionaries, who in 1948, opened a small thrift store they named "The Clothes Rack". We thank the countless Junior League of Richmond volunteers, loyal customers, and staff associates that have loved and supported The Clothes Rack for more than six decades. The years have seen many changes and steady growth, but there is one constant. The Clothes Rack serves our community now, as it did then, by providing high quality used items, at prices that everyone can afford. The founding members would be proud that our now two stores have provided the League with millions of dollars in revenue over the years to support their mission in the Richmond community. Fiscal 2013
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Special Events
The League was fortunate to benefit from several special events held in partnership with the following local businesses who have generously donated back a portion of event proceeds totaling over $3,200 in support of the League’s mission:
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saw combined store revenues reach an all time high of $516,000, serving nearly 40,000 customers. We hope The Clothes Rack legacy will continue another sixty-five years, but it takes each of us, every year, to support the stores through generous donations, instore volunteer service, and telling friends and neighbors that The Clothes Rack is still a great place to shop and donate.
C’es Le Vin Counts Hallmark Flemings Mosaic Pink Palm Richmondmom.com Selba Sweet Frog Vineyard Vines
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Barbara Ransome Andrews Award e Barbara Ransome Andrews Award, named for one of our most esteemed and beloved members, honors a sustainer member’s outstanding community service. e Barbara Ransome Andrews Award is the highest and most prestigious award presented by the Junior League of Richmond. It is given to members who have distinguished themselves by service to their communities and the Junior League through extensive and exemplary volunteer activities. e winner is that hard to find combination of an innovative and creative thinker, who also has attention to detail, and follow through to see a project from inception to completion. is year’s winner, Camilla Rohrbach, personifies the intent of this award.
Pinkie W. Smith Community Award for Excellence in Volunteerism e Pinkie W. Smith Community Award was established in 1998 to commemorate the exemplary service and dedication to volunteering that was so evident in the life of Pinkie Smith. is Award for Excellence in Volunteerism for the 2012-2013 League year, was awarded to the Kim Daniel, who is an “unsung hero”; someone who consistently performs above average League requirements, demonstrates excellence in her volunteer work, and shows a selfless dedication and loyalty to the Junior League of Richmond. Kim has dedicated many years of service to the League as an active and enthusiastic member. Embracing the ideal of a well-rounded League experience, she has served in every council and at every level – from new member to committee member; assistant chair, chair, and in service to the Board. Currently, she serves as Sustainer Advisor to the Board. From her nomination, “In a truly selfless manner, she demonstrates excellence in everything she does and has a loyalty and dedication to the League and to the Richmond community at large that would make Pinkie Smith proud to have her name and Kim’s associated.” Outstanding Community Volunteer Award e Outstanding Community Volunteer Award is given to a member who has contributed significant, outstanding volunteer time and effort to improve the quality of life in the Richmond community. e recipient of this award, for League year 2012-2013, is Kathryn Kline. As a member of the Junior League, she shows dedication, flexibility, and leadership and this award recognizes her outstanding volunteer efforts.
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is year's winner is also that rare Junior League sustaining member that comes along and just never stops doing. Aer her Active membership, she went on to become the VP for Sustainers, planned the Sustainer Luncheon and is currently an active member of the Sustainer Doers where she has worked in a very hands on way at the Southside Child Development Center, Fan Free Clinic, and VCU Hospital Hospitality House. Camilla has even been found swinging a paintbrush and dust cloth at the Clothes Rack, as well as, decorating Christmas trees for the League. e essence of a servant leader, she is a valuable asset to any group, and, lucky for us, one of those is the Junior League of Richmond.
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Camilla has had up close and personal experience with many areas of the League, including e Clothes Rack, the Sacred Heart Center, Wonder on Wheels, and Bright Beginnings, all while working full time. She has served on the Board of Directors more than once, helped write grants for projects, supervised buildings and grounds at the Sacred Heart Center, and was program director for the League.
Kathryn has served on Families First since her initial Active year in 2009. Her dedication to the Community Council demonstrates her unwavering commitment to the work the League performs with children and families. In 2012-2013, Kathryn served as the Chair of Families First Elementary at Woodville Elementary and as a committee member of CARRD. While managing these commitments, Kathryn stepped up to the Community Council charge of designing creative ways to demonstrate the impact of JLR’s community programs which are unique and oen hard to measure. She led the Families First Elementary to be the first committee to design and implement a strategy to measure the impact of each of the Families First programs. e Junior League of Richmond is pleased to recognize Kathryn, and to add her name to the legacy of other Outstanding Community Volunteer Award recipients. ey demonstrate through their commitment and work, the mission of our League. Annual Report 2012-2013
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Annual Events
Junior Book & Author The 9th Junior Book & Author literary event featured internationally acclaimed author, Donna Jo Napoli, linguist and writer of children's fiction ranging from contemporary fiction to fantasy to historical novels. Through the Junior Book & Author event, copies of Donna Jo Napoli’s books were provided to partnering middle schools in Chesterfield, Richmond, and Henrico to maintain as classroom reading sets or to offer in their libraries. Additionally, Donna Jo visited and interacted with 2,500 students within the schools through writing workshops and book club sessions.
The program’s ticketed evening event was held on November 1, 2012 at Mills E. Godwin High School and attracted over 100 attendees who enjoyed Donna Jo’s witty presentation about being a writer. Through sponsor support, ticket sales, and book purchases, over $5,000 was raised while fostering a love of reading with area students.
Touch a Truck Through sponsorship support from Liesfeld Contractors, Inc., and UPS Freight, the 7th Annual Touch a Truck, held on September 15, 2012 at Richmond International Raceway, offered children and families the chance to explore their favorite bulldozers, cement mixers, dump trucks, utility trucks and delivery trucks as well as to take a visual tour of the Bon Secours Medical Chopper. The 2012 event proved that Touch a Truck has quickly become a tradition for many Richmond families with record-breaking attendance of over 3,700 children and adults and a sellout VIP hour. The 2012 event raised over $35,000 to assist the League in its mission while providing a fun, family-oriented outing.
e 7th Annual Touch A Truck was attended by more than XX to support JLR’s efforts in the community. Children and families enjoyed the diversity of vehicles this year as well as the entertainment provided by XX 10
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e Book & Author Event celebrated its 68th year on May 1, 2013 with nearly 1,000 people in attendance at the dinner held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center and 100 luncheon guests who gathered at the Country Club of Virginia. e League is most grateful to Dominion, Presenting Signature sponsor, for their outstanding support of this event. Author Bob Deans served as Master of Ceremonies for the author panel featuring the following distinguished authors: Eben Alexander, Andrew Gross, Leigh Newman, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Rhonda Riley and Michael Shelden. e event raised more than $52,000.
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JLR was proud to present six outstanding authors at the 68th Book and Author Dinner and Luncheon. Proceeds from this event fund our community programs in the East End. ank you to all of our donors and attendees who make this event possible!
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RICHMOND, INC. Statement of Activities For the Year Ended May 31, 2013
2013 Revenues, gains, and other support: Contributions and gifts In-kind donations of goods and services Merchandise sales Membership dues Special events Other income
$
2012 149,157 41,556 551,425 129,231 83,968 47,357
Total revenues
$
153,087 76,133 541,188 123,161 90,262 38,881
1,002,694
1,022,712
421,942 137,250 194,668 110,969
401,111 135,799 249,130 143,269
Total operating expenses
864,830
929,309
Net (gain) loss on disposal of assets Net (gain) loss on sale of investments Net unrealized (gain) loss on investments
649 (80,407)
Total expenses and losses
785,072
954,815
Change in net assets
217,622
67,897
Expenses and losses: Program services: Retail operations Other program expenses Special Events/ Outreach Management and general
Net assets at beginning of year
2,006 3 23,497
1,432,587
Net assets at end of year
$
1,650,209
1,364,690 $
1,432,587
The financial statements were reviewed by the accounting firm of Larry Saunders and Associates, CPAs, LLC. The Statement of Activities is part of a comprehensive financial statement package. The complete report, along with the corresponding IRS Form 990, is available on the Junior League website, www.jlrichmond.org.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RICHMOND, INC. Statement of Financial Position At May 31, 2013 Temporarily Restricted
Unrestricted
Permanently Restricted
Total May 31, 2013
Total May 31, 2012
ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Contributions receivable Prepaid expenses and accrued revenues Investments Inventories Property and equipment, net of depreciation Total assets
$
920,382 1,938 8,614 6,344 486,900 7,971 496,726
$
2,060 -
$
43,484 -
$
920,382 1,938 8,614 6,344 532,444 7,971 496,726
$
799,675 1,209 10,270 8,214 444,960 9,724 505,837
$
1,928,875
$
2,060
$
43,484
$
1,974,419
$
1,779,889
$
30,064 110,780 183,365
$
-
$
-
$
30,064 110,780 183,365
$
13,616 111,301 222,385
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Deferred revenues Notes payable Total liabilities
324,209
Net assets: Unrestricted Restricted Total net assets Total liabilities and net assets
$
-
-
1,604,665 -
2,060
1,604,665
2,060
1,928,874
$
2,060
$
324,209
347,302
43,484
1,604,665 45,544
1,374,378 58,209
43,484
1,650,209
1,432,587
43,484
$
1,974,418
$
1,779,889
The financial statements were reviewed by the accounting firm of Larry Saunders and Associates, CPAs, LLC. The Statement of Financial Position is part of a comprehensive financial statement package. The complete report, along with the corresponding IRS Form 990, is available at the Junior League website, www.jlrichmond.org.
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The Junior League of Richmond
2012-2013 New Members e Junior League of Richmond welcomed 70 women from across the Richmond community. Carolyn Ailstock Kasie Anthony Alyssa Baran Molly Barber Allison Beasley Blair Bedinger Brittnay Bryan Blair Bryant Diana Burkett Kelly Cannon Denise Carroll Christine Coffey Sherida Davis-Bryan Kimberly Deal Louise Enright Sarah Ann Ersin Christine Fleming Amanda Frail Elizabeth Franks Toni Green Amelia Guckenberg Stephanie Hall Margaret Harker Gretchen Haufe Mirna Hernandez Jennifer Johnson Courtney Jones Ida Jones Katie Kellam Kourtney Kidd Andrea Kimmet Christine Krawczel Nakia Liggins Anne Lloyd Eliza Machek Laura Mackle Catherine Maddox Kelly Martin Kathryn McCullough Tara McDermott Annual Report 2012-2013
Membership Recognition Lisa Middlekauff Jennifer Neal Tynesha O’Quinn April Patterson Keisha Payton Michele Pugh Emily Rabbitt Lauren Reinstein Danielle Rinker Kristin Rishoi Carolyn Robinson Anne Roddy Anna Russell Christa Schulenburg Brooklyn Scott Rebecca Shaw Shannon Shea Suzanna Shultz Christine Siddons Elizabeth Sigler Victoria Solderitch Taylor-Lee Stokes Brooke Taylor Laurie onesen Sarah Towell Lindsy Vega Rebecca Walker Caitlan Wilber Laura Wilson Heather Woodring Rebecca Woollard Lindsey Worthington Jackie Young New Sustainers We thank our 10 sustaining members for their many years of commitment. Kim Daniel Christine Fix Molly Huffman Mary Catharine Ginn Kolbert C. Stinson Mundy Jennifer Leigh Myers
Amy Newby Heather Sullivan Sharon Sykes Kay Tyler New Transfers We welcome these women who have transferred their membership to the Junior League of Richmond. Actives Jennifer Bartlett Sara Bliley Sally Boyle Ellen Buck Alexandra Byrum Mary Catherine Copes Melissa Duffy Becca Elliott Anne Garfinkel Sonya Hairston Whitney Horton Sarah Irby Courtney Keegan Emily Kennedy Rebecca Little Lauren Louis Cara Marcantonio Whit Marshall Sue Patow Emily Still Anna Sullivan Sustainers Elizabeth Fortune Denise Kleppe
In Memoriam - PENDING We will miss these members who dedicated their time and talents to building a stronger community. Ann Folkes Miller
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2012-2013 Gifts of $25,000 and above Dominion Resources, Inc. Gifts of $10,000 - $24,000 Troutman Sanders LLP
Gifts of $5,000 – $9,999 Bon Secours Virginia Health System J.E. Liesfeld Contractor, Inc. NBC12 On Your Side Richmond Times Dispatch e UPS Foundation Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield BB&T Bank Capital One Financial Corporation McGuire Woods LLP Josephine J. Miller e NewMarket Foundation Virginia Living Wells Fargo & Company Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499 Lynda W. Beck Laura Boland Edie and Bob Cabaniss e CarMax Foundation Cellular Sales of Virginia Molly Duffy Gillies Creek Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr. Rachael Harrell Hoover & Strong Freeman Family Fund of e Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia James River Equipment KPMG LLP Patricia S. Loughridge M.H. West & Co. Inc. Jennifer and Tucker McNeil MeadWestvaco Foundation Mrs. George W. Norris Greta (Cherry) Brown Peters Debra R. Pollock Sara James Shelton Gifts of $500 - $999 Beverly Brown CarMax Champagne Taste Catering Mrs. Lindsay Rachel Davis Rikki Dodson George Ginn Otis Harrell Eva Hartmann J McLaughlin Jean W. Lane
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Donor Listing
McGladrey Mr. and Mrs. Todd Miller Jason Noble Kerry Osborne Leslie Parpart Mrs. Tory L. Robertson-Susac S.B. Cox Ready Mix Inc. Seibert's Towing Katherine L. Smallwood Strategic Solutions Elizabeth Butterworth Stutts Sweet Frog William and Kay Tyler Mr. and Mrs. James Ukrop Heidi Sigmon Vaiksnoras Gifts of $250 - $499 Mrs. Philip J. Bagley III Beverly Bates Elizabeth Blevins Mrs. William Hill Brown, III Martha Ware Bryan Laurie Cigal Counts Hallmark Crossroads Ford & Mazda Rachel Curling Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Frank Mark Gaddis Gap Foundation Mrs. R. Garnett Hall, Jr Jane V. Helfrich Mrs. Jasper P. Horne III Laura Jarrett Cristy Jarvis Mary Catharine Ginn Kolbert Stuart and Pepper Laughon Denise & Patrick Leonard Elizabeth Terry Long Mr. and Mrs. John E. McDonald, Jr. Denice McHale Beth C. Moore Britt E. Nelson Mrs. Chiswell D. L. Perkins Col. James G. Perlmutter, USAR (Ret.) Pink Palm Rappahannock Electric Coop Mrs. Clyde H. Ratcliffe Romp n’ Roll Martha Rhodes Phil & Camilla Rohrbach Eugenia H. Roper Ann Michele Sweeney Sue C. Taylor Mrs. J. V. Taylor, Jr. Timmons Group Sarah Upshur Vineyard Vines Cabell West
Gifts of $100 - $249 525 at the Berry Burk Willoughby & Brian Adams William Allcott Ada-Marie Aman Happy Anderson Susan Barney Dr. Virgie Binford Vickie W. Blanchard Susan H. Brewer Pauline Brickman Caroline and John Cardwell Mrs. Richard M. Clary Mrs. Beverly B. Clary Sarah Cozzens Mrs. John H. Cronly, III Mr. Damon L. & Mrs. Monica Brinkley Davis Kathleen and Joseph Demro Michael Denton Mrs. Eugene Desvernine Mrs. Raymond H. Dillard Sally Dunn Mrs. J. Morton Eggleston, Jr. Mrs. John W. Fain Sibyl FaJohn Amy Feinman Tanja Felton Frederica Fenn Christine Fix Flemings Elizabeth Ford Nancy M. Frazier Cornelia Whittet Garrett Janet Girardi Mrs. William Maury Hill Mrs. Forrest T. Hunter Mrs. Charles M. James Mrs. Antoinette H. Jamison Conor and Katherine Jones Kourtney Kidd Karl and Kindra Kirkeby Kathy and Richard Knollmann Mrs. Edward E. Lane, Jr. Mrs. Cynthia Luke Alice Lynch William Massey Mrs. William G. McClure, III Jen McLemore Wendy McNeil Mrs. Edwin J. Merrick, Jr. Beth Miksa Lauren Moore Mosaic Mrs. Lois A. Just Myers Junie Speight Myers Molly Nash Jean Oakey Mrs. Linda Orban
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Mrs. Fred W. Palmore, III Anne Poarch Monica Rawles Mrs. Charles L. Reed, Jr. Elizabeth W. Robertson Mariah Robinson Antiques & Fine Art Nancy Newton “Newnie” Rogers Helen Ryan Carol Scott Katherine omas Secrist Mrs. Charles W. Sexton Angie Smith Brian & Jennifer Snodgrass Stephanie Sommers-Van Saun Mrs. Douglas M. Sutton Sally Syrquin Laura Courtney Taylor Mrs. E. Winston Trice Natasha Vance Courtney Wall Mrs. atcher S. Wood Gifts up to $99 Ryon & Carrie Acey Katrina L. Amos Ellen Armstrong Mrs. Frances G. Armstrong Patricia A. Avery Mrs. Jane Barber Mrs. Robert P. Baskin Nicholas Becker Mrs. William W. Berry Amber Berry Rene Bland Mrs. William H. Booker Mrs. Sally Boudinot Anedra Bourne Mrs. Bowlman T. Bowles, Jr. Mrs. Rachel E. Bowman Dr. Margaret R. Bradley Mrs. John C. Brennan Nicole Brenner Mary Anna Broadbent Virginia Brooks Judy S. Brown Mrs. J. Paul Bullock, JR. Anne Burnett Mrs. Harold M. Burrows, Jr. Carolyn Bush Mrs. Betsy B. Carr Dianne Marie Carter C'est Le Vin Mrs. Guy Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Chapman, Jr. Mrs. Langdon T. Christian IV Dr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, Jr. Michal Zivan Coffey Melissa Collins Amy Hutchinson Cook Christy Counts Deirdre Cox Janice L. Cra Catherine Ann Tomlin Crosby Mrs. Liz Crowe Elizabeth Cruickshanks Carthan F. Currin III Annual Report 2012-2013
Cara Davila Cran Davis Cintra Davis Amy de Venoge Mrs. Colleen Warner Dennis Mrs. Joseph L. Dennison Maury Denton Jean DeShazo Jumet Stephanie Disharoon Cindy Dowd Susan Drean Lindsay Dugan Mrs. John F. Dunlap Mrs. Harry Allen Dunlevy Alison W. Eckis Tina Egge Jane Elder Sarah Ann Ersin Alison Fauls Alexis Fisher-Rizk Mrs. H. E. Fitzgerald, Jr. Courtney Fleming Simone Flournoy Elizabeth Steele Forman Elizabeth Fortune Mrs. R. Leigh Frackelton, Jr. Mrs. Terry K. Francis Mrs. Lawrence I. Frank Sarah Frydrych Joanne V. Frye Juel Gadd Mrs. Mark M. Gambill Jane Garland Martha W. Geiger Mrs. Wrenn T. Trevarthen Mrs. Bruce Cobb Gottwald Mrs. Calvin G. Gray Cathy & Jay Haas Mrs. Alexander C. Hall Mrs. Carol Lindley Hampton Leigh Harcum Branch Harper Feagans Pamela Brock Harris Dorothy S. Hart Katherine Haskell Anna Hatfield Mrs. Sue Miliam Heneberger Mrs. William H. Hoofnagle III Jennifer Hoover Jill and Torry Hoover Lindsay Horning Elizabeth Howard Spencer Myra Howard Margaret Freeman Howerton Jill Richardson Hrynciw Jennifer Huntley Mrs. Frank H. Hurst Erin Hustead Naureen Hyder Mrs. F. Randolph Irby Gretchen Japhet Anne T. T Jensen Latosha Johnson Danielle Jones Jayda Justus Mrs. John F. Kay, Jr.
Hillary Keeton Katie Kellam Mrs. Bridget Bowen Kelley Cecil King Ashlee Kneip Jacqueline Kniska Usha Koduru Mary Kolonay Ashley Kuemmerle Brooke Lawsing Betsy Leshner Kim Lewis Lucille Lindamood Mrs. C. R. Lindenzweig III Angel Lowe Mrs. Charles S. Luck, III Sarah Lysher Mrs. Charles W. Mack Mrs. Edward J. Malloy, Jr. Mrs. eodore Joseph Markow Mrs. Katie Ennis Marsh Dorothy Mayer Angela McDaniel Meagan Hope McDaries Mrs. William H. McFaddin Mrs. Jeffrey W. McPherson Mrs. Edwin B. Meade, Jr. Heather Swinson Mills Kendall omas Minton Amy Moghanaki Mrs. Charles B. Molster, Jr. Nancy Morris Mrs. Jack L. Mrozak Amy Mulholland Stinson Mundy Ms. Ginny Murphy Jennifer Leigh Myers Mrs. Marshall Orr Kathleen Overbay Sherryll Anne Pace Nicole M. Peterson Ginny Poindexter Holly Powell Michele Pugh Holly Raidabaugh Gayle and Randy Randol Marika Rawles Debbie Reinhart Mrs. Randolph Reynolds Mary Douglas Rice Leslie Rising Mrs. Edward J. Rivas Mrs. C. B. Robertson, III Mrs. W. Randolph Robins Laurie Rogers Jennifer Rowe C. Lindsay Ryland Mrs. Calvin Satterfield, III Christine Sayed Mrs. Robert Bruce Scoggins Melinda J. Scott Selba Mrs. W. David Sellers Erin Shafer Allison Shumate Steve & Amy Shutts 15
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Mayo-Carter House Jayda Justus active member spent much of her year researching the rich history of the Mayo Carter House. Below she shares why she chose to tackle such a project as well as an excerpt from her final article.
with the financing of this purchase, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott Bocock and Mrs. Mary Ross Scott Reed, sisters, members of the League and leaders in the historic preservation of Richmond, provided an interest-free loan.
What drew you to researching the Mayo Carter House? “I have always loved history and am fascinated with Richmond's rich historical legacy. I was at a Branding committee meeting and Jennifer McNeill mentioned that they would like someone to research the history of the house. I knew this was a project that I would love to do - I just had no idea that I would love it as much as I did!! is is an example of what is great about the League - any interest or passion that you have can be used. I found that there were so many layers to the history of the house, from the families involved to the architects to its place in Richmond's history!”
e purchase of the Mayo-Carter home was the first time the Richmond League became involved in an historic preservation project and also was the first time the League owned its own headquarters. e first renovations were kept to the barest necessities to save the building. Fortunately, most of the architectural features were still intact, including the beautiful woodwork and wall moldings, which had just been painted over. All of the windows in the front hall were originally stained glass in the Art Deco style but unfortunately, only the front door and side panels remain.
What has been your favorite part, or discovery, so far while conducting the research? “My favorite part has been getting to know and correspond with people who were directly involved with the house, including Agnes Mayo Carter's granddaughter, Constance Crocker, and Mrs. Eda Williams Martin, whose mother was a founding member of the Junior League of Richmond. ey both had such wonderful stories about the house and the people, which really made it come to life in my eyes. I also loved going to the various museums and digging through their archives to find little treasures about the house and the League. It is fascinating!” e Preservation of the Mayo-Carter House [an excerpt from “e History of the Mayo-Carter House” by Jayda Justice] e Historic Richmond Foundation took options on the properties in the 200 block block in 1976 in an effort to save one of the most well-preserved 19th century blocks in Richmond. e Junior League of Richmond purchased the home in 1977 for use as its headquarters. We League members should be proud that the League was the first group to announce its plans to buy property on the block for restoration. It truly was a leader in preserving this very historic block of Old Richmond from demolition. e Junior League undertook an extensive fundraising campaign to raise $210,000 for the purchase, renovation and initial operation of the home. e League paid $95,000 for the home and planned $70,000 for the renovation. To help
e League renovated the home to restore its 19th century grandeur and to update it for 21st century life. e League obtained many period furnishings so when you step in the home today, you can imagine yourself in turn-of-the-century Richmond. As a tribute to the woman for whom the house was built, the League was given a beautiful oil portrait of Agnes Mayo Carter by her granddaughters, which is currently displayed in the front parlor. e home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. ere have been many grand parties and events held at the home during the Junior League’s years here, including participation in Virginia’s Historic Garden Week. Come by the house for a visit to see the beautiful architecture and to remember the wonderful women who preserved and defended one of Richmond’s architectural jewels! Compiled by Jayda Justus with assistance from Constance Crocker, Eda Williams Martin, Terry Long, Martha Ware Bryan, Sally Bagley, e Virginia Historical Society and the Valentine History Museum. An older version of the history of the home compiled by League member, Barbara Wiltshire, was also used.
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