The Junior League of Columbia

Our Mission

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.