The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. (JLR) 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. JLR is part of an international organization, The Association of Junior Leagues International, which has 296 Junior Leagues throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Great Britain.

Since 1923, the Junior League of Reading has been a leader in Volunteer Services in Berks County. The League reaches out to women of every race, religion, and national origin who share a common commitment to voluntarism. Today, nearly 400 members from every corner of Berks County pledge their support to the League's mission. Our organization offers extensive hands-on training through participation in a variety of committees, workshops, and conferences. Additionally, via general membership meetings, League members learn from both community and national speakers on several topics. Developing women, who develop the community, is what we are all about.

OUR MISSION, OUR VISION, OUR FOCUS, REACHING OUT, FACT SHEET, 2007-2008 Board of Directors

OUR MISSION
The Junior League of Reading, PA, 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
By the power of our association, strengthened through our training and diversity, we will work with our neighbors to build a committed and caring community.

OUR FOCUS
The focus of The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. is creating, improving, and expanding the resources available to all children to enhance opportunities available for their growth, development, and overall welfare.

REACHING OUT
The League reaches out to women of every race, religion, and national origin who share a common commitment to voluntarism.

2007-2008 Board of Directors

Camille Stock
President

Vicki Jenckes
President-Elect

Pam Blickle
Secretary

Debra Horvat
Treasurer

Marcie Kunkelman
Community Vice President

Judie Thompson
Financial Resources Vice President

Julia Sharer
Membership Vice President

Lauren Rothermel
Board Member-at-Large

Susan Denaro
Sustainer Representative