Did you know that JLC offers special placements? There are a few rules, but generally a special placement may be granted to Active members in good standing if the proposed special placement supports the League’s goals. Examples may include serving on a non-for-profit board or volunteering with another agency that assists children and families. Criteria for special placements is listed…
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Provisional Bus Tour Stop at Reid Park Tour
As you read last week, Junior League provisional members took a two and a half hour bus tour of historical sites in Charlotte and Reid Park Academy last month. The tour, lead by Erin Maddrey, included stops at the Duke Mansion and Berryhill House. On board were 70 provisional members, five transfers, three members of Membership Development Committee, Nicole Baldon,…
What I Found At The WearHouse
If you haven’t been to the WearHouse recently, this is a perfect time to do so because all the spring items have been put out! PS. Mark your calendar for March 18! The JLC WearHouse will be hosting a table at the March GMM. Bring your checkbook to purchase fun spring merchandise! Attend the…
March Money Madness… we’re days away from the Drawing Day!
So we’re less than a week out from the fabulous March Money Madness, you still haven’t bought your raffle ticket, and you’re wondering whether or not it is worth it to buy one. Trust me; we’ve all been in your shoes. $50 can be a lot of dough, but what better way to invest a little bit of your tax…
The View from the Bus: Details on the Provisional Bus Tour
Last month 71 provisional members took a tour of the Junior League of Charlotte’s past, present and future. The group met at the WearHouse and boarded the bus. Did you know that Claire Danes shopped there during shooting for the hit Showtime drama Homeland, which was filmed in Charlotte? That is just one of the many fun facts shared on…
Spotlight on a Placement- APA Committee
Once a month, we will find out a little more about each other by learning about some of the placements in the League. Thank you to Mary Keller Costa for sharing with us this month about Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee and what they do within the League and community. The goal of the Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee (APA)…
A Little Trivia before March Money Madness
I like basketball. It’s the only sport I can watch and actually understand what is going on with the players on the court. I’m getting better at watching football (thanks to my husband) but basketball will remain my first true sports love. The only problem is that I don’t know as much about college basketball as I do about the…
Go Kids Go! Provides Fun for Kids and Committee Members
Prior to starting my Go Kids Go! placement, I didn’t know much about what committee did. I knew the basics: it was four free events for children ages 0 – 12 with supervised activities intended to get the kids moving. The placement appealed to me because I was looking for two things: (1) to feel like I was benefitting the…
A friendly reminder from the Membership Committee
Please take a minute to log into your JLC profile and see how you are tracking on meeting your 2012-2013 status requirements. There are many more opportunities coming up that offer membership credits, so please don’t delay in earning credits. If you are having trouble fulfilling your placement responsibilities, earning credits, turning in your quota, or purchasing your fundraiser ticket,…
Meet a Transfer Member
I spent a few minutes with Kat Hux recently. She started in the Junior League of Miami and transferred to Tampa. She has come back home to join the League in Charlotte, where she grew up. Tell me about your favorite thing about Charlotte? The people and the beautiful four seasons. What is your favorite thing to do in your…