Junior Service League History Timeline
Hosted first fundraiser by selling 5000 tickets at $.35 each to bring Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra to Independence School District children.
Purchased first Clubhouse at 211 S. Pearl Independence, MO 64050.
Organized 1859 Historical Jail sit-in to stop the proposed demolishment of the historical building. President Harry S. Truman on the phone to Joyce “J.C.” Hall who pledged the first $1,000 for the kick off the campaign for the restoration of the 1859 Jail Museum in Independence. Also shown are Phil K. Weeks, Mrs. Fred W. Hinks, and C. Phil Davis.
Purchased a new Clubhouse at 3122 S Crysler Independence, MO 64052.
Funded the creation of Parents as Teachers in Independence.
Sold first JSL cook books as a fundraiser and net proceeds in the second year raised $1300.
Hosted Spook House Fundraisers with the inaugural year raising over $3,500.
Published inaugural edition of “If you Can’t Stand the Heat, Get out the Kitchen” JSL cookbook.
Funded CAPA with a $10,000 grant for a professional director and provided organization volunteers.
Hosted Bicentennial Ball at the Truman Presidential Library.
Contributed $10,000 to the Bingham-Waggoner fund, a gift that helped with the purchase and preservation of the estate.
Published Truman Centennial edition of “If you Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen” cook book.
Financially supported the establishment of Hope House and volunteered as the original Hope House Hotline for a year.
Donated $6,000 to CAPA for operational funds.
Hosted the dedication and unveiling reception for the Pioneer Woman Statue.
Recognized former Mayor Barbara Potts for outstanding service to the community and granted her an honorary JSL membership.
Presented first Bess Wallace Truman Award to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Debuted “The Bess Collection” cook book.
Established Frances Hink Endowment Fund in honor of charter member Frances Hink.
Debuted “If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get out the Kitchen” cook book, Vol II.
Established Bess Wallace Truman $1,000 Scholarship. Increased award to $2,000 in 2002 with an annual renewal of $1,000 for three additional years.
Celebrated JSL’s 60 Years with a celebration at the JSL Clubhouse.
Recognized by Truman Heartland Community Trust Foundation as Humanitarian of the Year
Executed a $250,000 club house renovation
Established Marjorie Martin Trust Fund with $200,000 donation from charter member Marjorie Martin.
Established Mary Mildred DeWitt Community Preservation Patch for Girls Scouts of America.
Hosted a “Take Defense” class for young women at the Independence Event Center.
Hosted inaugural Bingo, Brunch and Bubbly fundraiser, raising over $50,000 for the Community Trust Fund since it’s creation.
Celebrated 75 Years of Service to our community by raising $25,000 for the Truman Library Exhibit Renovation.