Our Mission
The Elm Grove Junior Guild is a community of women committed to the education, wellness and protection of women and children within and beyond our community. Our commitment takes the form of service, awareness and financial support.
Our History
The Elm Grove Junior Guild (EGJG) was founded in 1966 by a group of women who shared a common vision of making a difference in their community while enriching the lives of their children. The “Guild” has remained strong throughout these years and continues to serve the Village of Elm Grove and surrounding communities as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. For more than half a century, our organization has been committed to the protection, education and wellness of women and children in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.
We organize and fund community programs that have become cherished Elm Grove traditions, such as the annual Memorial Day Parade. The EGJG also grants funds to the Village of Elm Grove for various public initiatives designed to make our community a stronger, safer, and more beautiful place to work and live.
Additional funds raised through our annual auction, The Tree of Giving Gala, support local women’s and children’s charities aligned with our mission outside of Elm Grove. Through our granting process, we also award a generous scholarship to the winner of our annual essay writing contest. We look forward to a bright future, continuing to meet the needs of the community while enriching the lives of area families.
2023-2024 Board
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Vice-President, Communications: Tara Schmalz
Vice-Presidents, Fundraising: Carina Tran, Betsy Williamson
Vice-Presidents, Gala: Anna Fridirici, Rachel Ramsey, Holly Shepherd
Vice-Presidents, Grants: Clarissa Ortiz, Sarah Wynia-Smith
Vice-Presidents, Programs: Amanda Glassman, Emily Schneider
Co-Secretaries: Susannah Flanner, Debbie Pfeffer
Treasurer: Laura Tofson
Past Presidents: Amanda Glassman, Nicole Masnica
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Blood Drive: Sarah Wynia-Smith
Children’s Programs: Alina Sachs, Alex Shully
Community Service: Nhu Arn, Beth Sievers
Gala Auction: Chris Davison
Membership: Kilee Nobiensky, Alina Sachs
Memorial Day Parade: Michelle Raysich
Safety Village: Sarah Kass, Maggie Kersey
Scholarship: April Ciriacks, Mo Longeway
Social: Katie Kavanaugh, Jackie Klein
Sunshine Committee: Holly Shepherd
Website: Tara Schmalz
Associate Liaisons: Maureen Dugan, Ruth Flanagan