The Junior League of Charlotte kicked off dedicated efforts for Child Abuse Awareness Month at the March General Membership Meeting. Check back for more updates on the awareness efforts throughout the month. Also mark your calendar for April 23. The JLC Speakers Bureau will host a Darkness to Light training at 6 p.m. that evening at the JLC Building. The…
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March GMM Recap
The March membership meeting was held Monday, March 18 at the Marriott Executive Park. After a social hour that included the viewing of the JLC Emmy Award Winning Documentary, “From the Heart,” the meeting kicked off with children from KIPP Academy singing a wonderful rendition of “Viva La Vida.” Seeing the children was a reminder of all the work we…
Book Review: Hopeless
Hopeless By: Colleen Hoover I’m a really avid reader so picked this book because it was under $5 to download and had high ratings from other readers. In short, Hopeless wasn’t the young adult drama I expected but is a book that really exceeded my expectations. I would say it’s the best book I’ve downloaded on my Kindle in quite…
Meet a Transfer Member
I recently caught up with Rachel Roe, a new transfer from the Raleigh League. It sounds like she’s off to a great start here in Charlotte. 1. What brought you to Charlotte? A promotion with my job. 2. Tell me about your favorite thing about Charlotte. The weather! Great patio bars and restaurants to enjoy outdoors! 3. Have you found…
February a Success for Go Kids Go!
The Go Kids Go Committee was certainly busy during the month of February. The turnout for the community events doubled during the four weeks or programs. There were almost 80 children in attendance at the February 23rd event and more than half of the children in attendance attended previous GKG events. Many thanks to Presbyterian Hospital for donating 75 bike…
Some Assembly Required: The Mentor Program
This past October I met my Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. mentor, Alicia Morris, for the first time. It was pretty clear from the moment we met that she was the perfect mentor for me. I am a transfer member and I have only been in Charlotte for less than a year. I applied to the mentor program because I…
Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House
In February, eight members of the Ronald McDonald House Committee volunteered as Dinner Crew, to cook and serve dinner to families in the house. Since the committee placement shifts are self-scheduled, and we serve alongside other community volunteers, the committee doesn’t often get the chance to gather as a team. Cooking together in the RMH kitchen gave us a chance…
Sustainer Profile: Allison Barry
It takes a effort and time to be able to balance career, family and community. But for those of us who have been willing to make the commitment, striking that balance is well worth the time and effort invested. This month, we has the chance to catch up with Allison Barry, JLC Sustainer, Southeast region Marketing Manager at Grant Thornton…
It’s a Win-Win with Social Media
Stay up to date on the latest news from the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. and you’ll be entered for a chance win a great prize! There are three ways to enter – follow @JL_Charlotte on Twitter, ‘Like’ the Junior League of Charlotte on Facebook or subscribe to the NewsRelease Blog. The winner will be chosen through a drawing at…
Budget Question and Answer Session
Finance Manager Katheryn Woodruff is holding a ’13-’14 Budget Q&A in the lobby of the JLC Building from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The budget will be presented at the next General Membership Meeting. It will be voted on and approved by the Finance Committee, Management Team and Board of Directors. RSVP to Katheryn if you plan to attend.