jlw annual report 2011-2012

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2011-2012Annual Report

Junior League of Washingwww.jlw.

3039 M Street, NWashington, DC 200


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The 2011-2012 year saw the JuniorLeague of Washington (JLW) advancets tradition of dedicated service in the

greater metropolitan area of theDistrict of Columbia.

This year, more than 700 womenworked with 60 different organizations,23 of which are community partners, in addition to thehundreds of volunteers serving on fundraising and in-leagueplacements. In September, we welcomed almost 400 newmembers and transfers who will be dedicated volunteers foryears to come.

The JLW was proud to award community grant, scholarships,and other direct monetary support to community partnerswho utilize the money to provide childhood, adult, andcultural literacy services in Washington, D.C.

We are deeply grateful for the support of our members,

donors, and sponsors throughout the year. We invite you toeview the 2011-2012 Annual Report and welcome you inoining us for another successful year. Together, we make this

community strong.

All my best,

Wendy Cumberland2011-2012 JLW President-elect

Our VisionThe Junior League of Washington strivesa vibrant presence in the lives of the womand children in the greater metropolitanof the District of Columbia, serving as aresource throughout the community to epositive change, seek common ground, ainspire hope.

Our FocusThe Junior League of Washington (JLWproud to focus our financial and volunteeresources on the complex issues of literathe greater metropolitan area of the DistColumbia. The JLW defines literacy as "individual's ability to read, write and speEnglish and to compute and problem-sollevels of proficiency necessary to: functiothe job and in society, achieve one's goal

develop one's knowledge and potential."definition is based on the definition fromNational Literacy Act of 1991.)

Our OutreachThe Junior League of Washington (JLWorganization of women committed tohonoring and celebrating diversity whilefocusing on shared values. The JLW strivcreate an environment within the JLW inwhich any woman committed to improvher community, regardless of race, religor national origin, will feel welcome andencouraged to join the JLW.

Our MembersAt present, over 2,400 women in theWashington, DC area are members of thJLW. The League organizes and trains thwomen for effective action and leadershiour community through orientations,seminars, and "hands-on" experience.Throughout our history, the JLW hasprovided millions of volunteer hours andthan $5.4 million to the community.Membership in the JLW today empowerwomen to volunteer and help those in nethrough our selection of volunteeropportunities.

pporting Literacy in Our

mmunity

W Community Affairs Council Director Carlykstroh reads to a student at Orr Elementary

ool during a June event for the Literacy Lab.

Greetings from the President-elect


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Spotlight on ChildrensLiteracy in Washington

During 2010, the JLW launched a Literacy Task Force to evaluateareas of need in Washington in order to embark on new andexciting projects to tackle the issue of literacy.

The Literacy Task Force adopted a specific focus on childrensliteracy, with a goal of putting more books in the hands and homesof children as well as supporting opportunities to read aloud tochildren. Heading into its Centennial year, the JLW has committedto get 100,000 books into the hands of D.C. kids through itsResolution Read program. Just this June, the JLW donated6,266 books to DC students aged pre-K through 4th grade inpartnership with groups such as Literacy Lab, Excel Academy,

Washington Middle School, Washington Jesuit Academy andHortons Kids.

Some of the Junior League of Washingtons childrens literacypartners include:Bright Beginnings, a childcare center for homeless preschoolersDoorways for Women and Families, operating shelters forwomen and children affected by domestic violenceHigher Achievement, focused on developing academic skills inunderserved and motivated middle school students

Building Futures, supporting children and families affected byHIV/AIDS in the DC areaHortons Kids, offering tutoring sessions to 125 children inAnacostiaLiteracy Lab, providing reading instruction and literacydevelopment workshops for parents and childrenNational Book Festival, offering 120,000 attendees theopportunity to participate in a free celebration of the joy of readingTeen Life Clubs, an empowerment program for at risk teens that

help to increase health literacy and life skills

A Book of Their OwnIn 1991, JLW volunteers established BrigBeginnings, a childcare center for homelpreschoolers. This year, as part of itscommitment to put books in the hands ochildren in Washington, the JLW purcha140 copies of Eric Carles classic The VeryHungry Caterpillarfor the children of Brig

Beginnings.

Bringing Parents On BoardThe summer break means sun and fun fokids, but it also can set children behind intheir learning. For students without anopportunity to continue learning over thsummer, this can mean setbacks in readinand a widening of the achievement gap. Tsummer, the JLW kicked off its goal of

distributing 100,000 books by partneringthe Literacy Lab to get books into the haDC elementary school students. With thbooks came a letter from Literacy Lab toparents, giving them ideas for questions activities to keep their kids engaged in reall summer long.

Weekend on the Mallach September, the Library of Congress hosts the National Book Festival,lebrating reading and offering festival goers the opportunity to meet prominent

uthors and to expand their love for reading. In the fall of 2011, the JLW providedver 500 volunteers to help the National Book Festival run smoothly.

Below: a letter of thanks from Fay

Levin, volunteer coordinator fo2011 National Book Fes


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13th Annual Find Your WordYouth Poetry Conte

In 2000 the JLW embarked on a program to encourage ansupport literacy, instituting a poetry contest in theelementary grades of Washington, D.C. public and charteschools.

The purpose of the contest is to encourage young authors explore reading and writing poetry by submitting originalwork on any topic of personal significance.

Open to kids in grades 4 through 8, D.C. public and chartschool students are encouraged to author an original poemfor the competition and cash prizes.

With the JLWs focus on helping children develop andimprove their literacy skills, it is truly inspiring to read thecollection of poems and to encourage a vibrant presence inthe lives of children in the greater metropolitan area of the

District of Columbia.

Each year the JLW awards a $10,000 scholarship in memory of the lateReverend Margaret M. Graham, former president of the Association ofJunior Leagues International and member of the JLW.

This service award is available to graduating seniors of D.C. public andcharter schools, matriculating to an accredited post-secondary institution.The scholarship rewards a student who has demonstrated outstandingvolunteerism with funds for college education expenses.

Edwin Musibira, the 2012 winner, graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attends GeorgeWashington University, where he majors in civil engineering.

In just the last two years, Edwin emigrated from Uganda and earned a 3.67 GPA while completing 260

volunteer hours. Committed to environmental and technological literacy, Edwin tutored students in math anscience and crafted a curriculum that followed the latest trends in sustainable construction through his highschool Architecture Construction and Engineering Mentors Club (ACE). Acknowledging his opportunities,Edwin has a commitment to use his engineering degree to build roads, improve water resources infrastructurand construct bridges in the developing world.

Meg Graham ScholarshipCelebrating Service and Leadership

First Place Poem, Sixth Grade

Cierra Thornton, 6th Grade

Kelly Miller Middle School

Teacher - Catrina Brown


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oliday Shopsecember 2-4, 2011, was the JLWs

nnual A Capitol Collection of Holidayhops. The event is the Leagues oldestnd largest annual fundraiser. Hosted ate Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, the

LW raised $134,324. The fundraisercked off with the Meg Graham

cholarship Breakfast to raise funds fore $10,000 scholarship given annuallya graduate of a D.C. public school

ho has demonstrated outstandingolunteerism.

ossed and Foundach spring, the JLW hosts Tossed andound, where gently-used goods areld to raise money to support the

eagues activities. Tossed and Foundised $116,562 for the JLW in 2012.

LW Community Partners can alsoceive Community Cash Cards thatlow partners to fulfill the needs of theirrganizations and to provide for themilies they serve. This year, ninemilies from Community Family Lifeervices transitional housing were able

obtain much needed items for theiromes through these Community Cashards.

nnual Fundhe JLWs Annual Fund encourages

LW members to make a contribution topport the operational costs and

verhead expenses of the organization.2011-2012, $16,742 was raised fore annual fund.

rants to Boost LiteracyMay 2012, the JLW proudly

nnounced $50,000 in grants to theteracy Lab and Washington School forirls. The grants allowed Literacy Labre-start their Ready to Read

rogram at the DC General Familymergency Shelter, and allowed

Washington Middle School for Girls tourchase needed equipment for theiroices Program, a reading, writing, andelling program that also supports

haracter development for young

nderprivileged girls.

Current AssetsCash and Cash Equivalents $ 881,248

Investments 2,300,825

Accounts Receivable 920

Total Current Assets 3,224,991

Fixed Assets

Land 42,000Buildings 1,683,176

Furniture and Equipment 296,185

Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,420,032)

Total Fixed Assets 601,329

Total Current Assets 3,826,320

Current LiabilitiesAccounts Payable and Accrued LiabilitiesDue to Association of Junior Leagues International, IncGrants Payable

Deferred Revenue:Membership DuesA Capital Collection

43,29888,031

175,452

419,59412,269

Total Current Liabilities 738,644

Net AssetsUnrestricted

Undesignated 1,821,130Board Designated 1,266,546

Total Net Assets 3,087,676

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 3,826,320

RevenueMembership 415,584Contributions 157,262In-Kind Contributions 30,600Fundraising Programs (Revenue Less Expense) 78,528Fundraising Product Sales (Revenue Less Cost of Goods Sold) 73,300Rental IncomeInvestment Income (Loss)Other Income

68,093(42,913)

26,260

Total Revenue 806,714

ExpensesProgram Services 736,480Supporting Services

Management and GeneralFundraising

Total Supporting Services

68,09081,346

149,436

Total Expenses 885,916Change in Net Assets (79,202)Net Assets, Beginning of Year 3,166,878

Net Assets, End of Year $3,087,676

Financial Statements


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B.Fit Bellies & Babies Bethesda Chevy Chase

Dental CareBikram Yoga Capitol Hill Bikram Yoga Dupont

Blondies Hair Studio Bluemont Vineyards Blueprint for Style Boone & Sons Jewelers C. WonderCava Restaurant Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Chocolate Collard Greens Corcoran Gallery of ArtCosmetic Facial Surgery Courteous Canine Courtyard Charleston

Waterfront MarriottWaterfront

Daisy Baby and Kids Dean and Deluca

Elephant and Castle Feld Entertainment Fragers Hardware Store Fuel Pilates Ghazeleh Hafizi, M.D.Go Ape G-Star Raw Ivy Nail Salon Jeff Lubin Portrait Studio Keen Productions Inc.Kimpton Hotels &Restaurant Group(including the Lorien Hotel& Spa)

Labor of LovePhotography

Lebanese Taverna Lilly Pulitzer McMaster WallaceInteriors

Merrifield Garden Center Mint Condition Monday's Child Neiman Marcus - MazzaGallerie

Pittsburgh Steelers

Potomac RiverboatCompany/Capital YachtCharters

Queen Bee Designs Random House River Riders Ruth's Chris Steak House

Shah & Shah AppraisersInc.

Southwest Airlines Suburban Solutions The Breakers The Great Zucchini

The Inspired Office The Purple Goose The Walt Disney Company Tom Cascarano Turner Foundation, Inc.Wagtime Washington Capitals Washington Eye Doctors Washington Walks WellingtunesWhyte House Monograms Wildfire Zumba DC Altruette Baked & WiredBarstons Child's Play Toys Blackfinn American

SaloonBoomerang Party Bus Buttons and Bows Cabot Creamery

Capital Bikeshare Capitol Hill Bikram Yoga Cayetano LegacyCollection, Inc.

Chadwick's Restaurant Children's Playseum

Chipotle Mexican Grill Conoco Phillips Cosmpolitan Hotel D.C. United DomaformDominion Jewelers Down Dog Yoga Fajita Coast Fox News Georgetown CupcakeGiant Food, Inc. Golf Course Specialists Good Stuff Eatery Great Beginnings Harding LaneHomesick Texan J McLaughlin, Bethesda

AveKiskadee Knockout! Marvelous Market

Maryland WineriesAssociation

Minnesota Vikings Monticello, ThomasJefferson Foundation, Inc.

Paintball Adventure Park Pearmund Cellars

Posto Restaurant Progressions Salon SpaStore

Rainbow Sandals, Inc. Reston Limousine Righttime Medical Care

Riziks Schertler & Onorato LLP Sisters 3 Snack Packers SPAGnVOLA ChocolatierSurroundings The Donohoe Companies The Growing Years The St. Regis WashingtonD.C.

The Wiggle Room

Think Food Group Two Coconuts Urban Chic Vornado/Charles E. Smith Wash & ShineWashington Nationals Whole Foods Winery at La Grange Zulu Nyala AccentureAmerican University Booz Allen Hamilton Haute Papier Lindamood-Bell PricewaterhouseCoopersRegan Zambri & Long Rep. Lamar Smith Sugarhouse Day Spa The Advisory Board

CompanyThe White House

Tycely WilliamsConsulting, LLC

Zipcar

011-2012 Corporate and Community Sponsors


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Jan Abraham Elisabeth Carlisle Ann Fragale Kathy JohnsonRonald Abramson Elizabeth Carriger Michelle Freeman Kerri JohnsonElizabeth Adams Monica Carter Heather Fritz Lauren Jolly

Nancy Margaret Adler Tracy Caudill Rupam Gakhar Anne Beverly JonesShelby Alinsky Brindisi Chan Tilly Gambill Stephanie JonesCristina Allegretti Kristine Chaze Juliann Garrett Sarah JordanShannon Ambrose Constance Christakos Katherine Gensler Sarah Juckett

Erica Anaya Virginia Christopher Cary Gibson Gregory KalikSusan AndersonDungan

Amy Clark Duane Gibson Margaret Kavalaris

Rochelle Andrews Janice Clark Cameron Gilreath Elizabeth KeysJennifer Ashley Nancy Clark Aviva Goldfarb Kara KingSirat Attapit Shannon Cline Ashton Gonella Kristyn King

Nicole Audet Adrian Coffey Blair Gottfried Russell KingSarah Babin Andrea Collins Erinn Gray Sophia KirbyCharlotte Baker Margaret Collins Holly Greaves Beverly KirkPriscilla Baker Wendy Collins Amy Gurgle Kristin KochCatherine Ballinger Barbara Coloney CJ Guthrie Susan KoehlerRoyce Bancroft Sally Comiskey Jordan Haas Brittney Kohler

Neva Banks Caitlin Conville Gigi Hafizi Nancy KohlerMorey Barnes Yost Shiela Corley Marie Hahn Rashee KumarAnnie Barrar Kathryn Cotter Alison Haley Ottenbreit Natalie LaingMargaret Barry Scott Cotter Annie Hall Jillian LarsonJudith Baskette Alycia Crabtree Sharon Halpin Catherine LavelleAllison Bates Elizabeth Craddock Sara Hamilton Marty LaVorBrittany Bates Marty Craddock Elizabeth Hamilton Laura LawlerKathleen Battle Wendy Cumberland Parisa Hamzetash Kelli LawsonPatricia Beatty Ann Czerner Barbara Hancock Alicia LeeAlison Bell Diane Daly Kirsten Hancock Deidra LemonsChristina Benjamin Ashley Damron Emily Harris Jodie LieffringMargaret Benko Kathryn Daniel Maren Harrison Malinda LindsayLauren Berg Jane Davis Johanna Harvey Kimberly LinsonDiane Berinstein Kimberly Davis Sara Haulik Robert LivingstonKelly Bialick Shelley Davis Nellen Hawkins Katie LoovisMelissa Bissey Erin DeByl Cheryl Heller Elissa LowellLaura Blackwelder Harriet Deeton Jennifer Hemingway Nicole Luke

Jodi Blonski Tony DeFilippo Craig Henderson Louise LynchMaggie Bolstad Kelly DeLoach Allison Herron Marcia MacArthurMolly Boyl Caroline DenHerder Anna Hildreth Maria MahonGloria Brashear Tiffany DeZee Stacey Hinton DeAnn MaloneWendy Brender Candace Dibblee Melissa Hire Jessica MandelMeghan Britt Juli Dixon Amy Hobart Maria MarksGlynda Brown Mary Doherty Katherine Hoekman Libby MarthHeather Brown Abigail Donohoe Mary Holloway Hillary MaxwellAnn Brownlow Ashley Douglass Maya Holt-

BrockenbroughAllison McCoy

Kathleen Brumbaugh Kelly Drennon Adrienne Homer Sara McGanityJessica Buchanan Susan Duboc Bailey Hopple Sarah McGinleyMaija Budow Elizabeth Duff Brooke Horiuchi Meaghan McNamaraClaire Buechel Anna Ehrich Wurth Hosch Bobby MedlinKat Buechel Lesley Elliott Kathryn Howell Dalton Julie Merberg

Holly Burns Maria Estefania Amber Huffman Catherine MerdianRebecca Butcher Saeed Farrokhpay Heather Hughes Amanda MertensElizabeth Butler Julia Fermoile Kimberly Humphries Sara MessinaCatherine Byrd Fernanda Fisher Sloane Hurst Amanda MeterJulie Cannistra Jennifer Fitzpatrick Sarah Inman Susan MichelsLiz Canzone Susan Flury Jessica Jacobson Lindsay MichinockLiz Canzone Julia Foster Caroline Jarboe Erin MillerCJ Carey Vicki Fotopoulos Parker Jenkins Whitney MillerSarah Carey Laura Foy Crystal Jezierski Sarah Modica

011-2012 Annual Fund Donors

RESOLUTION READ is more thangiving out books.

JLW volunteers give individual atten

to children when selecting books, helchildren write their name on their newbooks, read aloud to children, and offhost of other small activities that willfoster a passion for books and readin


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Heather Molino Nancy Peele Jenna Rose Diana Spencer Sheerin VesinAnna Bland Monsour Angela Peluso April Rosenberger Louise Spicher Amanda WalkeValerie Moore Catherine Pepper Julia Rowe Lauren Spivey Susan WalkerMary Moran Miller Jania Peter Lindsay Ruckert Kasey Sporck Anne WallaceMegan Morgan Jenn Phillips Stacie Rumenap Jessica Stebbins Erin WardPenny Morrill Aimee Picard Kimberly Sacher Kate Stoddard Samantha WassermanTiffany Morris Mary Jane Picard Patricia Sasser Jane Stone Brodsky Louisa Watson

Janet Morrison Christine Piry Hana Schaefer Ashley Summers Tracy WattsBlake Newmark Erin Poetter Stephanie Schlatter Mary Summers Elizabeth WebbJulia Nguyen Cathy Porto Frazier Schulman Audrey Swanstrom Emily WilkinsonBridget Nikodem Melinda Poucher Mary Lou Semans Stacy Sweet Carly WilliamsKendra Nitta Allison Prescott Anne Sexton Ellen Talbott Ivy WilliamsSarah Nix Hainey Price-Staley Joy Shepard Stephanie Thienel Kate WilliamsonElaina Norden Barbara Pruitt Stephanie Short Eleanor Thompson Katie WilsonLorraine Nordlinger Mark Allen Pryal Amy Shuart Erica Tibbals Trish WilsonElizabeth O'Neal Anna Pugh Thomasine Sidewater Heather Tierney Kelly Wilson-PisciottaSusan Ostrowski Jessica Rafferty Jill Siegrist Agatha Tomasik Devon WinklesHannah Ourso Jessica Rankin Michelle Slusher Tara Travieso Kasia WitkowskiA. Justin Ourso III Allison Rector Gayle Smith Kimberly Tuomey Erica WoodwardCynthia Overton Kim Redlich Janine Smith Lucy Tutwiler Eleanor WorthyElle Patout Regina Rink Myrna Snider Helen Urquhart Sarah YacoubKatelin Patterson Anne Riser Sarah Kate Snyder Tracy Van Riper Robert Zarzar

Michael Paul Carly Rockstroh Kristen Soltis Kim Vershave Jasmine Zavy

011-2012 Annual Fund Donors, contd.

For the 6th year in a row, the Junior League of Washington

helped to address the growing issue of childhood obesitythrough our Kids in the Kitchen activity fair, aimed atcombatting childhood obesity through nutrition andwellness education. Its also a free day of fun open toeveryone!

This year, there were awesome cooking demonstrations,activities, and games focused on making healthy lifestylechoices. Everyone wanted to see the display of unusualfruits and veggies.

One of the fitness activities was teaching the childrenyoga. Is there anything cuter than a bunch of kids inwarrior pose? Maybe our littlest chefs "exercising" in thetoddler mat/block area. Namaste!

Kids left this high-energy event with fantastic goodie bagsand giveaways to serve as reminders of what they learnedso the fun and healthy lifestyle habits can continue.

w: Kids in the Kitchenback from a Mother

Kids in the KitchCombatting childhood obesity through educat


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2011-2012 Leadership

President Caren Forsten

President-elect (2012-2013 President) Wendy Cumberland

Secretary Pam Traxel

Treasurer Jennie Kronthal

Vice Treasurer Aimee Picard

Communications & PR Council Director Brooke Horiuchi

Youth & Family Community Placements Jessica Donald

Cultural Community Placements Allison McCoy

Adult Community Placements Michelle Czirjak

Literacy Erinn Gray

Membership Development Meghan Metzbower

New Membership Marie Hahn

Nominating Susan Michels

Strategic Planning Tracy Van Riper

Sustainers Susan Snare

Ways & Means Amber Huffman

In 2006, the Junior League Washington created a LiterAdvisory Board (LAB) tbring together representativfrom the non-profit andcommercial community andmembers of the JLW to seerecommendations on advanour literacy efforts in thecommunity.

As a result ofthe LABsdiscussions, and following tformation of a JLW LiteracyImpact Task Force in 2010,

JLW identified the followincritical literacy needs in ourcommunity:

Lack of age-appropriatreading materials in thhome;

Lack of exposure toreading aloud, particulamong pre-schoolchildren; and

Lack of classroom andlibrary materials.

The JLW welcomes suggestfrom the community aboutpotential partners and advisas we continue our efforts tmake a positive and lastingimpact on these issues.

Left: Februaryin the Kitchen

activity fair wa

day of fun aim

combating chil

obesity through

education on

nutrition and

wellness.

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