IMPACT: The Junior League of Lancaster Centennial Podcast

Episode 9: Notable Junior League Members

In our ninth and final episode, host Debbie Havert interviews several Junior League Sustainers to learn about the impact that Junior League membership has had on them as individuals. Guests include Lena Hohenadel, Katie Keister, Gladdie McMurtrie, and Debbie Aichele Keys. These Sustainers discuss the skills they developed during their time in the Junior League, as well as the many friendships that blossomed and have endured as a result of their time in the League.

Episode 8: The Junior League Follies

In our eighth episode, host Debbie Havert leads a conversation about a beloved Junior League tradition dating back to 1923: The Follies. Debbie is joined by guests Becky Bumsted, Kit Slough, Abby Rudisill, and Mary Anne Aichele, all Junior League Sustainers, as well as Junior League Active Member and President-Elect Laura McGarry.

Episode 7: Historic Rock Ford

In our seventh episode, we will explore the history of Rock Ford and its relationship with the Junior League of Lancaster over the years. Host Debbie Havert is joined by Sam Slaymaker, Executive Director of The Rock Ford Foundation; Debbie Smith, dedicated Rock Ford volunteer and Junior League Sustainer; and Ann Carter, Junior League Sustainer and Rock Ford board member.

Episode 6: Lancaster County Community Foundation

In our 6th episode, the Junior League of Lancaster joins forces with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, which is also celebrating its 100th anniversary of impact in the Lancaster community. Host Debbie Havert is joined by Sam Bressi, President & CEO of the Lancaster County Community Foundation. Other guests include Tracy Cutler, Executive Vice President of the Lancaster County Community Foundation; Jan Bergen, Former Board Chair of Lancaster County Community Foundation, Former CEO of Lancaster General Health, and Junior League Sustainer; Hannah Funk, current President of Junior League of Lancaster; and Anne Louise DeBord, Assistant Chair of the Sustainer Board of the Junior League of Lancaster. Listen as the panel explores the impact that these two organizations have had on Lancaster and the surrounding community over the last 100 years.

Episode 5: Hands-On House

In this episode, join us as we discuss the history and impact of past Junior League project The Hands-On House children's museum. Host Debbie Havert is joined by Junior League of Lancaster sustainers Suzanne Ganse and Bunnie Buckwalter, both of whom were instrumental in the creation of the Hands-On House. In addition, Hands-On House board member Brad Steinweg and Hands-On House manager Elizabeth Gable share their perspectives.