LANCASTER, PA (September 1, 2017) – The Junior League of Lancaster, PA, Inc. (JLL) is pleased to announce its new President – Sarah Ganse, and its 2017-2018 Board of Directors.  Sarah Ganse is a longtime resident of Lancaster, PA. Born in Cincinnati, OH, she moved to Pennsylvania in first grade. She attended Lancaster Catholic High School, and then Temple University. She later transferred to Penn State Capital College in Harrisburg, PA, and graduated with a B.S. in Psychology.  In 2005, Sarah married longtime friend, Greg Ganse. Together, they have four children: Elisabeth (11), Henry (9), Katy (7), and Claire (5). Sarah works part time for Leadership Lancaster as the Alumni Engagement Coordinator and also volunteers at her childrens’ school when she can.  She enjoys running, baking, entertaining, boating, skiing, concerts, and the beach. She is delighted to be a part of the Junior League of Lancaster and is thankful for the leadership training and opportunities this volunteer organization has given to her.

Fellow board members include Elizabeth Albright, Fund Development Vice President; Hannah Funk, Communications Vice President; Lisa Hoffman, Parliamentarian; Deborah Keys, Sustainer Board Chair; Kate Lowry, President-Elect; Perrin Ptaterson, Membership Development Vice President; Stacie Reidenbaugh, Nominating Committee Chair; Kristen Snoke, Placement Committee Chair; Alex Stairs, Treasurer; Joyce Stephens, Community Impact Vice President; Megan Sundberg, Recording Secretary.

The JLL is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLL hosts various fundraisers which enable the group to support its community projects and programs.

On Friday, December 1, 2017, the JLL will host its annual Author’s Luncheon at Lancaster Penn Square Marriott featuring NY Times Best Selling Author, Carole Radziwill, author of What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love.  For more information about this event and to register now, visit the JLL website at http://jllancaster.org/authors-luncheon/.  On Saturday, March 17, 2018, the JLL will hold its 13^th Annual “Run 4 Luck” 4-mile run/2-mile walk – a fun, St. Patrick’s Day-themed race day fit for families, walkers, and runners alike.  Click here for more information.