The Reverend Dr. Josephine Auner Barnes
Josephine Auner Barnes was born in Algona, Iowa, on February 28, 1925. She later moved to Des Moines in 1933. After graduating from St. Katherine's Episcopal School, she earned a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in philosophy, a Master of Divinity degree, and a Doctor of Ministry. Jo has been active as a volunteer in numerous organizations related to health, welfare, and human development. She has worked for the American Junior Red Cross, as a Director of Christian Education, as
Coordinator of the Des Moines Public Schools volunteer Program, and as Director of Bidwell Riverside Center in Des Moines. She has lived on an active Iowa farm with her husband, Walter C. Barnes, a farmer, since their marriage in 1947. They raised three children.
When asked how she became a leader, Jo replied that she had never intentionally set out to become a leader, but had proceeded from one thing to another with one thing building on another, accepting opportunities as they came along. She feels her
education gave her skills in organization, writing, and human relations; and her volunteer work provided opportunities to develop skills in working with people, serving on boards, and understanding budgets and finances. Her volunteer work also provided the opportunity to learn about other social service agencies and resources in the community.
She has been nominated to the Plaza of Heroines for her dedication to all individuals and the development of their potential through her work in the promotion of volunteerism and her service as an
ordained minister.
The following is an incomplete resume of her varied activities, employment and areas of service.
JOSEPHINE AUNER BARNES
804 60th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
EDUCATION
University of Colorado: B.A. 1946, English
Major;
Drake University: Master of Divinity
1967;
Ordained, United Church of Christ 1967;
Iowa Methodist Hospital: Clinical
Training (CPE) 1967;
Association for volunteer Administration-
Certified Administrator of Volunteer
Services 1977;
United Theological Seminary: Doctor
of Ministry 1982;
St. Paul's School of Theology: Interim
Ministry Training 1984
EXPERIENCE
Bidwell Riverside Center: Executive
Director 1981-1984;
Des Moines Public Schools: Coordinator
of volunteer Services 1970-1981;
Interim Minister in Five Pastorates
1970-1978;
St. Paul's Episcopal Church:
Director of Religious Education
1968-1970;
Preschool owner and Teacher: 1958;
American Junior Red Cross:
Director 1947
WORKSHOP PRESENTER
Southwest Kansas School Administrators;
Kansas Reading Teachers;
Retired Senior Volunteer Program-
Kansas City, Missouri;
International Reading Association-
Iowa State Meeting;
Iowa Parent-Teachers Association;
Heartland Educational Agency
Workshop;
Upper Iowa University Education
Course Teacher;
Des Moines Area Community College
Course, Instructor;
Waterloo Public Schools Workshop
BOARD MEMBER
United Way, Convalescent Home for
Children-President, Iowa; Society of
Crippled Children and Adults; Multiple
Scelrosis of Iowa; Clarinda Mental
Association; Polk County Association
for Mental Health; United Cerebal Palsy;
Information and Referral - President;
Rape and Sexual Assault Care Center;
Retired Senior volunteer Program;
Girl Scouts; Inter Church Forum
Communications Consortium -
President; Foster Grandparents
Program - President Volunteer Services
of the United Way; Des Moines Area
Religious Council - President Church
Women United of Iowa.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, DOVIA -
Directors of volunteers in Agencies;
National School Volunteer Program;
Association of Administration of Volunteer Services; Junior League Kappa Alpha
Theta; PEO; Colonial Dames of America; Daughter of the American Revolution, Profesional Women's League; Des Moines
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