Mrs. Marie Hall Smith If not for Marie Smith’s extraordinary dedication, Respite Care of San Antonio, San Antonio’s Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Affiliate, and The Children’s Museum of San Antonio may not exist. “It makes me proud that the Junior League, an organization whose mission is to nurture and promote volunteerism, sets… Read More
Mrs. Marilyn Eldridge The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. is pleased to announce that Marilyn Eldridge will receive the 2006 Junior League of San Antonio Volunteer Extraordinaire Award at a luncheon to be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. She joins a remarkable list of past recipients. Given each year, The JLSA’s Volunteer Extraordinaire Award… Read More
Mrs. Peggy Walker Each year the JLSA’s Volunteer Extraordinaire award is presented to a Sustaining member of the league who brings the true spirit of voluntarism to life by serving others through time and effort in our community. Peggy serves as an inspiration to us all by balancing her career as Senior Vice President and… Read More
Suzanne Cheever Goudge The Volunteer Extraordinaire Award is given each year to a Sustaining member of the League who exemplifies the true spirit of voluntarism. She is a visionary who served others throughout her league career and continues to dedicate her time and efforts in our community. The League is proud to have chosen Suzanne… Read More
Susie Hammond Martin Enthusiasm, sense of humor, love of people and boundless energy – these are words that are characteristically used in describing Susie Hammond Martin. Congratulations to Susie for being recognized as the Junior League of San Antonio 2012 Volunteer Extraordinaire. Having gracefully served in many capacities while active in the Junior League, she… Read More
Jeanie Travis Jeanie Travis is a “product of the League.” Of her early League experience, she shares, “I didn’t sit in the back row, waiting to be asked [to do something].” Her outlook is infectious—every task is opportunity; everyone, a resource. “Name someone,” challenges Travis, “and I’ll tell you something I learned from them.”… Read More
Lynn Ziegler Lynn feels that volunteer work is an absolute privilege and has found that the more one gives of oneself, the more that one receives in return. She loved her work with the Junior League of San Antonio and found it to be an excellent training ground for future volunteer positions, as well as… Read More
Rhonda Kolm Calvert Rhonda is a San Antonio native. She graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. While at UT she was a member of Mortar Board, Orange Jackets, and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, of which she served as President. Rhonda was also awarded the UT Endowed Presidential Scholarship, Hattie W. Hewlett… Read More
Organization Name: Prevent Blindness Texas When was your organization founded / how long have you served in the San Antonio Community:Prevent Blindness Texas has been serving the south Texas region, including San Antonio area since 1965. What is your Mission Statement: The mission of Prevent Blindness Texas is to prevent blindness and preserve sight. How… Read More
By Araceli Pena, Nominating Chair The Junior League of San Antonio Nominating Committee is looking for our great organization’s next leaders – and we hope that will include you! We know the nominating process is not always easy to understand, so take a look at these common questions and answers for clarification. We encourage you… Read More