Junior Board Manual

2013Junior Board Manual

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO

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Looking Forward Giving Back

2013Junior Board Manual

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO

The Catholic Charities Junior Board721 North LaSalle Street · Chicago, Illinois 60654

(312) 655-7932

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter to Members 4

Who We Are Mission 5

Ten Things You Should Know 6History 7

Who are the Junior Board Members? 8Who Leads the Junior Board? 9

What We DoVolunteer Committee 10

Social Committee 13Faith Committee 15

Corporate Giving Initiatives 17Social Media 18

Get InvolvedMember Rules and Responsibilities 19

Contact Us 20

Looking Forward Giving Back4

January 2013

Distinguished Friends & Colleagues,

Welcome to the finest young adult service organization in Greater Chicago. In2012, the Junior Board celebrated its 10th Anniversary with another record-breakingyear of volunteer hours and fundraising. During the year, Junior Board members contributed an amazing 6,765 hours of service!

As a member of the Junior Board, you are a vital part of the most importantsocial service organization in Chicago. Catholic Charities helps over 1 million people in need every year. Did you know that when someone dials 311 for non-emergency assistance the call goes to Catholic Charities? This is just one example of how I am continually surprised by the many ways this organization helps those in need. The incredible reach of Catholic Charities is one of the great unknowns in Chicago.

As a Junior Board member, you are helping the most vulnerable and most in need among us. Your involvement makes a difference.

I have found my participation in Junior Board to be extremely rewardingand would love for all young people across Chicago to share in the wonderfulopportunities that this organization presents. If you volunteer even one hour per month, you will know you helped make someone’s life better. If you attend our faith events, you will depart with enriching, invigorating experiences. If you attend our social events, you will come away with new bonds and new friends.

The Junior Board needs YOU. We are calling upon every Junior Board member to truly engage and make a commitment. We need YOU to help set another record in volunteer hours. We need YOU to participate in our vibrant series of faith events. Weneed YOU to attend our exciting calendar of social events.

We need YOU to help us grow our membership. I regret we cannot spread theword about the Junior Board far enough and fast enough. We are asking you to bring a friend to help volunteer, to bring a co-worker to our happy hour, to invite your friends and family to our Casino Night, Boat Cruise, and other events. When you connect others to the Junior Board, they too can experience the wonderfulopportunities of Catholic Charities.

Speaking of Casino Night, beginning in 2013, our signature annual event is making a very exciting change of venue to the Chicago Cultural Center. The best night of the year is getting bigger and better!

I am deeply grateful for your dedication to the Junior Board. I am honored toserve as Chairman of the Junior Board and look forward to the challenge of making2013 our best year yet.

Yours in Faith & Service,

Matthew Mohlman

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Who We Are

Mission of Catholic Charitiesof the Archdiocese of ChicagoCatholic Charities fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of charityto anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent andprofessional services that strengthen and support individuals, familiesand communities based on the value and dignity of human life.

Mission of the Junior BoardThe Junior Board is an organization of young adults committed topromoting the compassionate works of Catholic Charities and becoming leaders in the church through effective community action, includingvolunteer service, social fundraising, and theological exploration.


To help you understand the incredible organizationthat the Junior Board serves, check out:

Ten Things

You Should Know About Catholic Charities11. We serve anyone in need regardless of their race, ethnic

background, or religious affiliation.

12. We helped more than 1 million people last year at our157 programs at 162 sites in Cook and Lake counties

13. Each week, we invite hundreds of hungry and homeless men, womenand children to have a meal at our supper programs.

14. 485,000 nourishing meals were served through senior nutrition programs, and at our skilled and supportive living facilities

15. We provide early care and education to over 1,000 childrenages 6 weeks to 12 years at our nine Child Development Centers.

16. We provide counseling and case management to children, youthand families in schools, homes, and other settings.

17. Every month, we provide food, clothing and shelter toover 10,000 people with critical needs.

18. We provide over 1,500 affordable apartments to the elderly,veterans and the disabled.

19. Each day, we have to raise $700,000 to keep our programsserving all of our clients.

10. 92 cents of each dollar we raise goes directly to helppeople in need.


HistoryThe Catholic Charities Junior Board represents a new chapter in the history of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Beginning in 2002, it is an adjunct to the Board of Advisors created to invest community leaders in the mission of Catholic Charities. The goalof the Junior Board is to enable younger benefactors to supportCatholic Charities in order to directly execute their service, social andspiritual missions.

Why a Junior Board?Through the Junior Board, Catholic Charities addresses its sustaining interests—to ensure that succeeding generations understand, value,and take part in the mission of Catholic Charities. In addition, the Junior Board provides young Chicagoans with the opportunity to fulfill theirpersonal call to service through the Church. The Junior Board taps intothe energy and creativity of young professionals—utilizing skills that areinvaluable to an organization like Catholic Charities, but distinct from the responsibilities of the Board of Advisors. Most importantly, the Junior Board represents an opportunity for young people to connect with theirpeers through their own social events and service activities, all whilesupporting a meaningful cause.


Who are the Junior Board Members?We have more than 350 dedicated Junior Board members who…

• are between the ages of 21 and 45.

• want to become more involved in the work of Catholic Charitiesand give back to the community.

• have a desire to work with others interested in charitable workwithin a faith-based setting.

• want to connect to the broader secular community.

• have a renewed interest in personal and spiritual growth.

“I want to make a difference with people who wantto make a difference, doing something

that makes a difference.” — John C. Maxwell


Who Leads the Junior Board?The Director of the Junior Board is a full-time employee of Catholic Charities. This individual serves as a liaison between the Agencyand the Junior Board—finding needs within the programs anddiscussing ways the Junior Board can help. The Director of the Junior Board coordinates and facilitates the daily conversations, meetings and operations of members on the Junior Board.

The Executive Committee supports the Director of the Junior Board and ultimately governs the Junior Board. Executive Committee members maintain an active role and provide leadership in recruitment, outreach and the sustainability of the Junior Board through its programs, events and opportunities for involvement.

The Executive Committee is headed by the Junior Board Chairman,and consists of chairs and co-chairs representing the following areasof the Junior Board:

Executive Committee members are appointed to their positionby the Director of the Junior Board and the Director of Board Relations atCatholic Charities. They serve a two-year term.

Are you interested in learning more about Executive Committee membership or other leadership opportunities on the Junior Board?Contact the Director of the Junior Board, Lisa Jerzyk, [email protected] or (312) 655-7932.

“We make a living by what we do,but we make a life by what we give.”

—Winston Churchill

• Volunteer Committee• Social Committee• Faith Committee• Membership Committee

• Corporate Giving• Social Media• Casino Night


What We Do

Volunteer CommitteeLed by: Paul Kiefer, [email protected]

Katie Schweitzer, [email protected]

Participate on the Volunteer Committeeand your life will be enriched as you help

others in their time of need.

Mission: To extend the services of Catholic Charities through works ofmercy, kindness and compassion to the needy. Volunteers share the gift of time and self-giving so that the spirit of others maybe uplifted.

Read-to-Me Program: Read a story and share in making a fun craft with children. This program takes place in Wrigleyville every Wednesday evening. On-going volunteers with this program are required to takethe Virtus training course, Protecting God’s Children, through the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Mary’s Closet: Help during clothing drives by collecting and sortingprofessional clothing items for our clients to wear for job interviews.Become even more involved and volunteer at the Closet during clientappointments and help them find outfits that will help them feelconfident and on their way to self-sufficiency.

Early Childhood Christmas Party: One of our most popular and joyousevents, the Christmas party brings together more than 300 people, bothchildren and their families, for a special Christmas celebration. The eventis hosted by the Junior Board and supported by our wonderful friends,the Young Alumni Board of Boston College.


Emergency Assistance Program (EAP): Make a difference in one hour! On the first and third Tuesdays of the month, volunteers assist inpackaging food at Catholic Charities’ 721 N. LaSalle building. In only60 minutes, you package dozens and dozens of food items for thosewho are without food.

Cooke’s Manor Supper Program: Interact with those who have served our country. Volunteers serve dinner while also providing engaging conversation and friendship to veterans living at Cooke’s Manor in Hines, near Maywood. It is fun for everyone involved and also breeds trust and confidence in humanity. This activity occurs quarterly on Sundayevenings, and carpools are available.

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,

I was a stranger and you invited me in.” —Matthew 25:35


Volunteer Committee Continued…

Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Program: Legal talent needed! This group of volunteers helps in the evaluation of legal issues presented byCatholic Charities’ clients to enable a referral to the appropriate sourcesand/or pro-bono aid when available.

Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP): Welcome those who have lefttheir homes behind. The RRP resettles families and individuals from other countries who are forced to leave their homeland and begin a new life here in America. Be a welcoming face and a wealth of knowledge as we organize programs to assimilate these clients to our culture.

Tuesday Night Supper: Feed the hungry! Junior Boardvolunteers serve dinner six times a year at 721 N. LaSalle. Catholic Charities provides dinner Monday through Fridayevening to 130 hungry and homeless men, women, and children. Client admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis, with noreservations. Sandwiches are provided to guests unable to be seated in the dining room because it has reached its capacity.

Senior Shared Conversations: Play bingo and share in conversation with seniors on the first Sunday of every month. This takes place atCatholic Charities’ Ozanam Village, a residence for independent seniors.Carpools are organized to drive when needed.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,committed citizens can change the world; indeed,it’s the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead


Social CommitteeLed by: Kristina Mulhall, [email protected]

Meaghan Farrell, [email protected]

Participate on the Social Committee andyou will have a blast meeting new people asyou raise money to directly help our clients.

Mission: Create, organize and host various fundraisers that provideJunior Board members and guests with meaningful social fellowship opportunities, while concurrently providing Catholic Charities programs with financial support.

Annual Charities Royale Casino Night: The Junior Board’s signatureevent held at the incredible Chicago Cultural Center! Drinks, dancing, live entertainment, silent auction, raffle, blackjack, craps, roulette, and a moneywheel! Hundreds of guests attend this fun event to benefit the EmergencyAssistance Programs. A chance to don your favorite cocktail attire!


Social Committee Continued…

Summer Boat Cruise: Enjoy the Chicago River, sunset and beautiful late night skyline with fellow Junior Board members and guests. The sunsetcruise includes food and drink and is a fun way to spend your evening and help serve our clients in need. An annual favorite!

Cubs and White Sox Outings: Northside or Southside? Attend a Cubs orWhite Sox baseball game with Junior Board members. Have a Chicago dog, meet new people and cheer on your favorite Chicago team, all while raising money for a great cause.

Thirsty Thursdays: Get together at the happiest hour of the day with current and new members of the Junior Board at a local bar or venue for socializing. Proceeds benefit programs of Catholic Charities.

d’Vine Affair Wine Tasting Preview: Support the d’Vine Affair fundraiser by attending this preview event held at 721 N. LaSalle. You can mingle with members, enjoy delicious wines and find out more information on thehugely popular d’Vine Affair.

Your Idea Here: Are you a social butterfly yourself? Share your ideas withus and join our fun crew of socially inclined volunteers!

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,do everything for the glory of God.” —1 Corinthians 10:31


Faith CommitteeLed by: Sara Van Handel, [email protected]

Megan Ratliff, [email protected]

Become involved on the Faith Committee and deepen your relationship with Christ throughprayer, refl ection, conversation, and fellowship.

Mission: To enrich the lives of Junior Board members through meaningfuland purposeful interaction that both challenges us and teaches us how to live Christ-centered lives in a secular world.

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” —2 Corinthians 5:7

Weekend and One-Day Retreats: Sometimes we just need to get away.Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for one day or one weekend and attend a retreat with the Junior Board. These retreats are relaxedopportunities for reflection, faith sharing, and socializing.

Speaker Series: How do we get God out of Sunday and into Monday,Tuesday and the rest of the week? Various speakers address bringingour faith life into the real world as young adults. Speaker topics include faith and relationships, finances, professional life, health, prayer, currentevents and more! .

Mass and Social: Junior Board members regularly gather for Sundaymorning Mass and brunch or for a Saturday vigil and dinner or drinks.Mass and Social is a great way to worship and mingle with fellow JuniorBoard members. Look for an upcoming Mass and Social and schedule iton your calendar.

“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. Youdon’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have

to make your subject and your verb agree to serve....You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics

in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace.A soul generated by love. —Martin Luther King, Jr.


Faith Committee Continued…

Junior Board General Meeting Mass: All are welcome! Each GeneralMeeting begins with a short celebration of the Eucharist in the CatholicCharities St. Louise de Marillac Chapel. Join us prior to the General Meetingand then attend the meeting in St. Vincent Hall at 721 N. LaSalle. The FaithCommittee Co-Chairs are always seeking members to use their talents atMass for readings, prayers of the faithful, singing, and playing music.

Mass with an Explanation: Have you ever been to Mass and wonderedwhy it is the way it is? This is a fantastic event that has the presider“pressing pause” as different parts of the Mass are explained. Deepen your understanding of Mass and the sacrament of the Eucharist with this event.

Partnering with the Social and Volunteer Committee: Faith without actionis no good! We must act within our faith. Attend a social event or volunteer with other members on a program to put your faith into action for those that need it most.

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one anotheras good stewards of God’s varied grace. Whoever preaches,

let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it bewith the strength that God supplies.” —1 Peter 4:10-11

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Corporate Giving InitiativesLed by: Scott MacDonald, [email protected]

Make contributions to Catholic Charities throughour corporate giving outlets and our clients will

reap the rewards of your daily to-do.

Mission: Corporate Giving supports the various groups of CatholicCharities through creative fundraising including retail programs, corporate donations, and social events.

“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overfl owing, will be poured into

your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” —Luke 6:38

Corporate Giving: Does your company match donations? Board members are encouraged to inquire with their employer about grants, matching programs, and donations for volunteer hours.

Remember, all board members, friends, family, and colleagues can participate to help the clients we serve!

iGive.com: Have a birthday, wedding, engagement or other special occasion to buy a gift for? iGive allows anybody to support Catholic Charities through online purchases at hundreds of popular websitesfrom Amazon, Best Buy and Bloomingdales to Younkers and Zales and everything in between. Simply go to www.igive.com, select Catholic Charities Chicago – Junior Board as your cause, click on the store youwould like to visit, and make your purchase.A percentage of the purchaseis donated to Catholic Charities. Through iGive you can also raise money for the Junior Board every time you do an internet search. We’ve raised hundreds of dollars since beginning with iGive only a short while ago!


Corporate Giving Continued…

Social: Let’s socialize! The Corporate Giving committee teams up with the Social Committee to plan events to informally gather and raise funds for one of the many services of Catholic Charities.

Ink Cartridges: What to do with those empty ink cartridges at work or athome? Donate them! We collect them and turn them into Staples Offi ceSupply which makes a donation for the purchase of goods within theirstores. This allows the Board to purchase supplies for events, and itemslike school and art supplies for our programs. We have a template to e-mail the IT department of your company and can also schedule a pick-up at your office.

Ashland Addison Florist: Who doesn’t love flowers? Ashland AddisonFlorist makes a 10% donation to Catholic Charities with every purchase. Perfect for holidays, anniversaries, weddings, and more! Also, donate old glass vases for us to recycle with them for cash rebates!

Social MediaLed by: Carolyn Mulaney, [email protected]

Connect with Catholic Charities and theJunior Board to receive up-to-the-minutenews and opportunities to get involved.

Mission: To engage in conversation with members and provide timelyupdates through our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Get Connected: “Like” us on Facebook (search: The Junior Board of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago) to stay connected andget the latest updates on the Catholic Charities Junior Board. Head to our website for links to event registration, and a calendar full of ways for youto get involved and more!

“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is justa drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less

because of that missing drop.” —Mother Teresa


Get InvolvedAre you, or anyone you know, interested in joining the Junior Board? Read through the Member Roles and Responsibilities and contact Lisa Jerzyk, at [email protected] or (312) 655-7932, for an application!

Member Roles and ResponsibilitiesMembers are appointed to a two year term. Every other year memberswill be given the opportunity to re-dedicate themselves to the missionof the Junior Board.

Members are required to sit on at least one Committee of their choosing(which they will indicate on their membership application). Sitting on acommittee does not imply your time is exclusive to that committee. Infact, all members are strongly encouraged to participate in the wide varietyof events and volunteer activities that are offered.

Members are strongly encouraged to perform a minimum one hour ofservice or attend one event per month.

It is expected that each Junior Board member give or procure aminimum donation of $100 per year. The $100 can be reached by meansof a personal gift, corporate donation, the purchase of event tickets,underwriting or in-kind gifts. Personal giving is appreciated from JuniorBoard members; it is not required as payment of dues for participationin this group. In addition, Junior Board members are asked to procurematching gifts from their employer.

Members are required to attend at least two General Meetings per year,but are strongly encouraged to attend all four.

General Meetings are a great opportunity for the entire Junior Boardto gather for socializing and fellowship. They highlight the programsof Catholic Charities and the impact of the Junior Board. ExecutiveCommittee members give brief reports and new members are recognizedand welcomed.

General Meetings convene in Vincent Hall at 721 North LaSalle.Mass is offered in the third floor chapel followed immediately by dinner,cocktails, and the meeting.


Contact UsDIRECTOR OF THE JUNIOR BOARD

Lisa [email protected]

CHAIRMAN OF THE JUNIOR BOARD

Matthew [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Lara [email protected]

Lauren [email protected]

Elizabeth [email protected]

CORPORATE GIVING CHAIR

Scott [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR

Carolyn [email protected]


SOCIAL COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

Meaghan [email protected]

Kristina [email protected]

CASINO NIGHT CO-CHAIRS

Kerry [email protected]

Joe [email protected]

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

Paul [email protected]

Katie [email protected]

FAITH COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

Megan [email protected]

Sara Van [email protected]


John BurkeTia Bushman

Mark CzajkowskiKate HarkenJudy Henry

Timothy HortonRhonda KokotTim KramerColleen LeeCorby Marx

Brian MastersonBeth McCarron

Robert McDonoughMichael MonticelloJennifer MorrisonKathleen Murphy

Matt PersohnDan Pikarski

Heather PlunkettSteven Proksa

Camille RogellEileen Ryan

Susan SchendelLindsey Spencer

Mike SpencerMichael Stanley

Jim TooheyCarolyn Trenda

Edmund SweeneyLesley Sweeney

The Junior Board proudly acknowledges 30 of their dedicated members who have been appointed to the Catholic Charities Board of Advisorsover the last 10 years. The goal of the Junior Board is to invest young

leaders in the mission of Catholic Charities, and these veteran members are an example of strong leadership and compassionate service.

We are thankful for their support and dedication!

Board of Advisors Liaisonsto the Junior Board

www.catholiccharities.net/jrboard

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