Amanda Hollingsworth and Chrissy Fischer are both gearing for a busy year as members of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC). Amanda is serving on both the 90th Anniversary and JLC Healing Arts for Hemby committees, while Chrissy is splitting time between the Membership Meeting and Leadership Development committees. Taking on a double placement is a huge commitment, one…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) could not accomplish all that we do without the dedication and hard work of our members. We would like to recognize the following members who have gone above and beyond this month and are kicking the 2015-2016 JLC year off to an incredible start. Thank you for all that you do to make…
Hundreds of women from as far away as Seattle and Canada travelled to Charlotte in late May to attend the Organization Development Institute (ODI), which is a weekend-long training provided by the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) proudly hosted these women by offering recommendations for dining and shopping, welcoming sustainer Jane McIntyre…
On Friday, May 29th, 50 of Charlotte’s local gems donned their finest and joined together to celebrate each other at the Hilton Charlotte Center City for The Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women Awards. Not only do the women honored at this event exemplify what it means to be a valuable member of the Charlotte community, both professionally and personally,…
The Classical School model is documenting impressive success in communities throughout the United States. Currently the charter public option for Classical Schools is new to the Charlotte community, but the classical model of education isn’t new. It has been successfully implemented for 2,500 years. Tuition-free, classical charter schools across the country are closing the achievement gap, proving that our return…
Transformation Rollout Information Webinar Thinking about becoming a Transformation Rollout League next year? Not sure which of the 3 Transformation Rollout Models to choose? Join the Information Webinar and hear all about what it would take to successfully implement any of the 3 Transformation Rollout Models—Governance/Management, Community Impact & Membership. May 13, 2015 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET To access the webinar…
The Leadership Development Institute (LDI) closed its year with speaker Debra Plousha Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Carolinas Healthcare System. In this position, Ms. Plousha Moore “directs talent acquisition, workforce relations, compensation and benefits, education, organizational and leadership development, employee health, and Carolinas HealthCare System LiveWELL, a health and wellness program for the Carolinas HealthCare…
FDC is challenging all JLC councils /members to purchase tickets to the Belk Charity Day Event on May 2. The council that purchases the most tickets will get free wine & cupcakes at their next council meeting as a reward from FDC! ABOUT THE BELK CHARITY DAY EVENT: Belk will hold its Spring Charity Day Sale benefiting local charities and nonprofits on May…
Spring has finally arrived, and as the weather gets nicer, we are more inclined to gather with friends and family. Social time goes hand-in-hand with delicious food, and strong connections are made around the kitchen table. We asked League Preservationist Jennifer Price to share a signature seasonal recipe from the JLC’s Charlotte Cooks Again, a cookbook published in 1981. Jennifer…