Three Clayton Residents Named to Junior League Board

Three residents are among the 18 people appointed recently to guide the Junior League of St. Louis for 2011-12.

Sue Felling of Des Peres will continue to lead the league as president. Additional board members include:

• Michelle Dillon of Clayton, new member chairwoman
• Betsy Meyland-Smith of Clayton, membership development chairwoman
• Rita Witler of Clayton, sustainer chairwoman
• Emily Britt of Wildwood, vice president of training/corporate secretary
• Jeanne Flowers of Wildwood, strategic planning chairwoman
• Allie Ray of Ballwin, vice president of internal operations/treasurer
• Nancy Rodgers of Chesterfield, vice president of membership
• Maureen Strasheim of Creve Coeur, vice president of fundraising, research and development
• Susan Schenberg of Chesterfield, vice president of community programs
• Stephanie Tornberg of Chesterfield, vice president of communications
• Stacie Bloodworth of St. Peters, fundraising, research, development and evaluation chairwoman
• Mary Griggs of Town and Country, member connections chairwoman
• Krista Hunt of Chesterfield, nominating chairwoman
• Connie Kraus of Creve Coeur, assistant treasurer/budget chairwoman
• Lisa Shepherd of Frontenac, program research, development & evaluation chairwoman
• Treva Smith of Fairview Heights, IL, parliamentarian chairwoman
• Caroline Wenberg of Creve Coeur, public relations/marketing/branding chairwoman

Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. According to the group's materials, its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. 

The organization is known throughout the region for the cinnamon rolls it sells as part of a fundraiser. The group also sells cookbooks.

Junior League volunteer members focus on issues, such as leading petitions to stop cyberbullying. Additionally, Kids in the Kitchen is a national program established by the Association of Junior Leagues International to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity. The program provides a forum for educational information and hands-on demonstrations about preparing nutritious meals. It also increases students’ awareness of healthy habits.