SYRACUSE — The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. has announced its 2019-20 board of directors to guide the nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and developing women leaders in the community. The board of directors officers and members are: President Audra Mueller of Baldwinsville, Secretary Brittany Moen of Manlius, Treasurer Julie Garcia of […]
SYRACUSE — The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. has announced its 2019-20 board of directors to guide the nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and developing women leaders in the community.
The board of directors officers and members are: President Audra Mueller of Baldwinsville, Secretary Brittany Moen of Manlius, Treasurer Julie Garcia of DeWitt, Assistant Treasurer Jennifer Pysnack of Manlius, Communications VP Julie Palmer of Syracuse, Community VP Casey Duffy of Syracuse, Fund Development VP Marie Norkett of North Syracuse, Membership VP Amanda Perrine of Syracuse, Nominating Chair Liz Lane of Cazenovia, and Sustainer VPs Lynne Hamilton-Johnson and Evonne Pacini, both of Baldwinsville.
Mueller, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, said she is “honored” to have been selected as president for the Junior League’s 100th year of service in Syracuse, the organization said in a news release. She is looking forward to unveiling and implementing the league’s 100th anniversary projects, while continuing to expand upon its existing community partnerships and fundraising events. Mueller will also work to continue growing the league membership with women who want to develop as community leaders while serving the local community.
As part of its centennial celebration, the Junior League of Syracuse will be partnering with 11 local nonprofit organizations to fulfill their project wishes. It will be awarding grants and donating volunteer time to one local nonprofit each month during its 100th year. In its 12th month, the nonprofit will establish a new relationship with a local nonprofit, which will be voted on by its membership, per the release.
These projects will be in addition to the league’s regular community events including its partnership events with Chadwick Residence, National Volunteer Week, 8th Annual STEM Expo at Danforth Middle School, St. Lucy’s Thanksgiving Dinner, and 4th February Tea Party with YWCA and My Sister’s Closet.
