February 2009 - Junior League of Minneapolis
February 2009 - Junior League of Minneapolis
February 2009 - Junior League of Minneapolis
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85 LEAGUERS: BARB HARWELL & HER THREE<br />
DAUGHTERS; LISA, KRISTI AND NANCY<br />
A FAMILY HERITAGE OF SERVICE<br />
By Jillene Schwab – External Communications Committee<br />
FUN FACTS<br />
BARB HARTWELL<br />
Joined <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong>: 1976<br />
Family: Husband Kenneth <strong>of</strong> 45 years, 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren<br />
Committee work: <strong>League</strong>Aires for over 22 years<br />
Hobbies: Traveling with family, skiing, boating, tennis, walking, biking<br />
Inspiration: Her parents, daughters and JLM friends<br />
Memorable <strong>League</strong> experience: <strong>League</strong>Aires’ performance at<br />
Orchestra Hall<br />
KRISTI DOSHAN<br />
Joined <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong>: 1997<br />
Family: Husband Mark <strong>of</strong> 10 years and children Madeline (7), Michael<br />
(5) Alex (2)<br />
Education: University <strong>of</strong> Minnesota, sociology and communications<br />
Hobbies: Enjoys summer activities with her children, such as boating,<br />
swimming, waterskiing<br />
Memorable committee experience: Moving Ahead (support for<br />
women recently diagnosed with breast cancer)<br />
<strong>League</strong> impact: Kristi is proud to be associated with such a strong<br />
group <strong>of</strong> women who care so much about their community. She has<br />
met wonderful people who lead by example and who have been<br />
mentors to her over the years.<br />
LISA GARDNER<br />
Joined <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong>: 1994 in Dallas, transferred to <strong>Minneapolis</strong> the<br />
same year<br />
Family: Husband Andrew <strong>of</strong> 17 years and children Zach (13), Emily<br />
(11) and Abby (6)<br />
Memorable committee experience: Helping Hands committee<br />
Education: Colorado College, drama<br />
Childhood memory: Lisa remembers her mother being very involved<br />
in the <strong>League</strong>, particularly The Clothes Line. She also enjoyed many<br />
<strong>League</strong>Aires performances as a child, a tradition she carries on with her<br />
own children.<br />
NANCY PHINNEY<br />
Joined <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong>: 1996 in <strong>Minneapolis</strong>, transferred to Boston and<br />
NYC until 2003, then transferred back to <strong>Minneapolis</strong><br />
Family: Husband Scott <strong>of</strong> 8 years, children Charlie (6), Gracie (6), Sophie<br />
(2) and Isabella (their pet Boston Terrier)<br />
Education: University <strong>of</strong> Kansas, Business Communications<br />
<strong>League</strong> impact: While working at The Clothes Line, Nancy exchanged<br />
business cards with another woman. One month later, Nancy was<br />
employed at the woman’s company, and her career took <strong>of</strong>f – including<br />
transferring to Boston where she met her husband.<br />
Meet Barb Hartwell and her three daughters, Lisa, Kristi and Nancy – all members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minneapolis</strong>. Combined, they have contributed nearly fifty active<br />
years to the JLM. Over the years, they have collaborated on committees, attended meetings<br />
together, and enjoyed family time while volunteering. All four women are now sustainers<br />
and continue to be involved in the community.<br />
Barb joined the <strong>League</strong> in 1976 and is an enthusiastic advocate. She encourages others to join<br />
the <strong>League</strong> for friendships, personal growth and something to really believe in. “Consider<br />
getting involved in a leadership capacity,” Barb says. “It’s an opportunity to stretch and grow<br />
in a hugely supportive environment.”<br />
Volunteerism plays a large role in Barb’s family. Even as a young, busy mother in the late<br />
seventies, Barb set an example for her daughters by being an engaged community member.<br />
Lisa, Kristi and Nancy understood from a young age that contributing to the community is<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> life – including playing quietly while Barb did her shifts at The Clothes Line!<br />
Barb shares a quote about the value <strong>of</strong> volunteerism borrowed from Jeanne Hutchins (past President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> Rochester, NY and<br />
mother <strong>of</strong> Patty Murphy, JLM):<br />
“What drives me is the opportunity to serve as a catalyst for change in meeting societal needs that require an imaginative response. As an active<br />
participant in community life, I seek to use my God-given talents to leave the institutions and agencies I serve in better condition than I found<br />
them and to show love and compassion to those in need. I always receive more than I give.”<br />
The family’s time in the <strong>League</strong> has been rewarding, <strong>of</strong>fering opportunities for personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development, the making <strong>of</strong> lasting<br />
friendships, and the continuation <strong>of</strong> a family heritage. Lisa, Kristi and Nancy have inherited the best possible gift from their mother – a call to<br />
service and all <strong>of</strong> the rewards that come from it.<br />
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