The Junior League of Columbia, 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.
OUR VISION
The Junior League of Columbia, Inc. seeks to strengthen the health and well being of children and families in the Midlands.
Our Members making a difference
2009-2010 CLASS OF LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA PARTICIPANTS
Prudence Chichester, Ascension Hospice, Done in a Day Committee Member
Rhett Brewer, Carolina First, Silent Auction Committee Member
Rebecca Halberg, Collins and Lacy, Done in a Day Committee Member
Sallie Harrell, SC DHEC, Recognition and Satisfaction Chair
Sarah Spruill, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd,P.A., Privileged Active
Katie Wilmesherr, Columbia Sports Council, Membership Meeting Planner Chair
Brooke Bailey, Sisters of Charity Foundation, Handbook Directory Vice-Chair
April Allen, O’Neal, Inc., Kids in the Kitchen Chair
SERVING ON BOARDS IN THE MIDLANDS
Elza Hayen - Families of Highway Fatalities
Beebe James - Parenting Partners
Marcie Leaphart - Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Rita Cullum - USC Alumni Association Board of Governors
Sara Sewell - Children's Chance
Jane Ruschsky and Debbie Zvejnieks - Columbia City Ballet
Ellen Hinrichs - Reach Out and Read
Teri Callen - Healthy Learners
Teresa Florence - March of Dimes
Joyce Welch - Project Pet
Jennifer Robinson - Friends of the Richland County Public Library
Community Spotlight
The Junior League of Columbia presented Shanique Kentrell Sumter with the 2009 Smart Matters Scholarship. Shanique participated in the Smart Matters program at Mill Creek Elementary School. She graduated from Lower Richland High School and plans to attend Winthrop University this fall. Shanique was a cheerleader, chorus member, and was crowned Miss Lower Richland. In addition to her school accomplishments, she volunteers in the community and with her church. Shanique exemplifies the success that Junior League of Columbia strives to promote for all students participating in Smart Matters.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
DECEMBER 3-6, 2009
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010
Named the "Official Cookbook of the City of Columbia" - Down By the Water.