Jill Rogers Barham - Junior League of Little Rock

another, the Junior League of Little Rock becomes an important
element in continuing the skill development process.
What were your favorite placements? Community Bank
because it enabled me to work in the community and I enjoyed
the In-League placements because it afforded me the opportunity
to meet people within the League and network.
Current Community Service: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Inspiration: Prior to my matriculation in law school, I worked
for John W. Walker, a local attorney. One of the things he always
told me that truly stuck with me was that “Words have meaning.”
As I engage in my professional activities and in my personal
interactions, I always remember his advice as I strive to be an
effective communicator.
Sonya Schmidt Murphy
President, St. Vincent Foundation, St.
Vincent Health Care System
What are your job responsibilities? I am
the Chief Fundraiser & “Friendraiser” for
the St. Vincent Health Care System.
What you learned in the League? I utilize
the Holiday House model of a steering
committee, subcommittees and individual members to produce
fun and successful fundraising and special events. It maximizes
strengths, expedites successful execution and is a great training
ground for participants who want to be more involved. Also, I
learned that no one member serves and participates for the same
reason another does. It is a leader’s role to help the individual
identify the strengths, provide meaningful opportunities to serve
and offer the desired “payoff” and sense of satisfaction tailor
made for each member, leader, or contributor.
What was your favorite placement? It is a tie between
Merchant Chair, Holiday House and Marketing VP—loved
both experiences. I learned a lot about other people and diverse
strengths… not to mention a reminder of what an incredibly
service-orientated organization that the Junior League of Little
Rock is and has always been.
Current Community Service: Chairman, Class XXV,
Leadership Greater Little Rock, LGLR Board of Trustees and
LGLR Alumni Board, Rotary Club #99 (Downtown LR), and
JLLR ODI Committee.
Favorite quote: One I learned in the League…“Well-behaved
women rarely make history!”
very helpful in my career. Most notably, the League helped
me to better work with a wide variety of personalities to reach
compromises in an effort to reach a common goal. I apply those
skills every day in working with clients and opposing counsel in
litigation.
Years in the League: 12 - active years
What was your favorite placement: My favorite placement was
as the merchant chairman for Holiday House. I loved working
with the merchants both before and during the show.
Current Community Service: Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Research Institute Board of Directors; Chair of Financial
Planning Committee for the Junior League of Little Rock
Words you live by: My mother always said that, if you are
going to do something, do it right. I try to live by that motto and
devote as much time as needed to accomplish whatever jobs or
endeavors that I have committed to do.
Wendy Flower Saer
“Mayor” Saer, Safety Town.
What is Safety Town? Safety Town is a
safety program for five year olds entering
kindergarten that I brought to Little Rock
in 1984. It is a great way to get children to
learn a lot of “grown-up” safety concepts
in a fun, interactive environment. The St.
Vincent Auxiliary now sponsors the program, but the League has
helped with volunteers since its inception.
How has the training you received in the League helped you
professionally? I received a tremendous amount of training
while in the League. I was first introduced to computers while in
the league and now I could not live without one. Speaking to a
large group was the biggest surprise - as provisionals, we were in
such awe of all those women who got up and spoke in front of all
those women. Who knew I would love it so much?
Years in the League: 8
What was your favorite placement? Chairman of Riverfest was
my favorite.
Current Community Service: In addition to Safety Town, I
serve on several boards such as St. Vincent Foundation - IV Party,
St. Vincent Auxiliary, CARTI, and Riverfest steering committee
for the new Art Festival.
Words you live by: Like my parents always said, “It is better to
give than to receive.”
Kathy Bennett Perkins
Attorney and Member, Rose Law Firm
What are your job responsibilities? I
work in the areas of general civil litigation
and intellectual property. I also serve as the
firm’s marketing director.
How has the training you received in the
League helped you professionally? The
skills and leadership training gained in the League have been
Brenda Lucille Scisson
Public Relations Counselor, Stone Ward
Advertising
What are your job responsibilities? I
provide PR consultant services to several
agency clients and am responsible for
agency publicity.
What was your favorite placement: I
really enjoyed Bargain Barn - the excitement of preparing for
12 Interaction l Holiday 2009