Pub 1 2021 Issue 1

Women Elevated 18 Elaine and her sister Mary Ann grew up watching their mother, Sue Ellis, volunteer first with the Junior League and then with a multitude of other non- profits. Sue joined The Junior League of Salt Lake City JLSLC in the late ’60s and was president in 1972-1973. “As children, we helped taste test recipes for the Heritage Cookbook; ex- plored the Museum of Natural History while Sue helped create the curriculum for the Junior Science Academy, a JL project; and ran around Wheel- er Farm in its infancy, another League project,” says Elaine. Elaine’s sister, Mary Ann Ellis, joined The Junior League of Los Ange- les in the ’90s and transferred to the JLSLC when she moved back in 2001. She’s the families go-to fundraising expert. Their mother encouraged them to join JLSLC to get broad training as volunteers but, more importantly, to engage in the community. Elaine says, “The main thing we learned was having compassion for those in need and to be part of our community by volunteering in so- cial services, educational and arts organizations. No matter what our current project is, we know we can always rely on family to help out in whatever capacity is needed at the time. Never underestimate the impact your volunteering has not only for the nonprofit but also for the family and friends who are watching; the example you’re setting is very powerful.” ELAINE ELLIS Current Sustainer – League President in 2002-2003 What better way to bond with the ones you love than to share the joy of volunteering? These women have been giving their time and talents to building better communities. Here is a spotlight of the women who have grown up with the Junior League.