Our Organization

Rooted in the community since 1966, the Elm Grove Junior Guild is a vibrant community service organization. Our membership is comprised of women who reside in the Village of Elm Grove with a common interest in volunteerism.

Membership drives occur twice a year: July-August and December-January. If you’re interested in joining the Junior Guild or learning more, please contact our 2020-2021 Membership Chairs, Sarah Kass or Leah Christianson using membership@elmgrovejuniorguild.org.

There are two membership types: active and associate.

ACTIVE MEMBER REQUIREMENTS

  • Attend the majority of general meetings, typically held on the first Tuesday evening of each month from September though June.

  • Serve on a standing programs committee

  • Serve on a Tree of Giving Gala committee

  • Purchase at least one Gala ticket and contribute an approved donation worth $75

  • Pay annual membership dues are ($50)

ASSOCIATE MEMBER REQUIREMENTS

  • Available after four years of service to the Guild

  • Pay annual membership dues ($40)

  • Associates are welcome at all service and social events throughout the year and continue to have access to the closed Guild Facebook page.

Our Board

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Sarah Wynia-Smith

Vice-President, Advancement: Kristin Walters

Vice-Presidents, Fundraising: Kate Morgan, Christine Culver Irgens

Vice-President, Grants: Emily McFadden

Vice-President, Programs: Michelle Akel, Jodi Perrone

Secretary: Clarissa Ortiz

Treasurer: Callie Jennaro
Treasurer Understudy: Caroline Murphy

Past President: Marlee Jansen

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Children’s Programs: Emily Baseheart, Anne Zechlinski

Community Service: Ruth Flanagan, Nisha Pillai

Fourth of July: Jodi Perrone

Membership: Sarah Kass, Leah Christianson

Memorial Day Parade: Anne Zechlinski, Emily Abeyta and Emily Baseheart

Safety Village: Stefanie Tripoli

Scholarship: Sarah Danforth

Social: Nicole Masnica, Amanda Glassman

Sunshine Committee: Mackenzie Johnson

Website Design: Lisa Volm
Website Understudy: Sarah Wynia-Smith

Associate Liaisons: Kristina Sayas and Sara Schedler