Junior League of Charlotte members, family and friends – it’s time to get excited about March, Money Madness! The second annual JLC March Money Madness Charity Raffle will take place on March 14, 2013 at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. Click here to get your ticket – if you win the raffle you could win a cash prize of up to…
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Coming up in January — Nonprofit Advocacy Training!
McGuireWoods LLP will be giving JLC members the opportunity to learn more about nonprofit advocacy on Wednesday, January 23. The program is designed to dispel myths and educate individuals about what 501c3 organizations can do and the benefit of a 501c h certificate. Members will be able to apply this knowledge not only to the JLC but other nonprofits as…
New Year’s Resolutions
Just over a week into 2013… how are your resolutions holding up? Here are the resolutions some JLC members made for 2013. “Watch less TV and read more than in 2012.” -Makayla Thrower, Annual Campaign Vice Chair “One of mine is to slow down and make more time for myself.” Kirsten Pittman, Communications Council Manager “Surprisingly, my New Year’s resolution…
Focus on Reid Park Academy Family Nights
Reid Park Academy Family Nights is a program coordinated around a network of pastors and volunteers including community leaders, non-profit agencies, and school staff to continuously support the students and families of Reid Park Academy. Volunteers assist with bi-weekly planned activities during the Family Nights series to offer student club activities, parenting resource information and meals that help students and parents…
Happy New Year!
As we turn the page into a new year, I want to take time to thank everyone for all their help in 2012. The president’s job, as you know, is rewarding — but it is impossible to do alone. Each and every one of you, sincerely, has helped make the year memorable. As we continue to enjoy our 87th year…
Upcoming Training Opportunities
AJLI Webinar Wednesday Offering on Jan. 9: Building League Capacity through Boomer Volunteers Baby Boomers have redefined volunteerism. Join us and learn how current trends and issues in Boomer engagement impact your League. Explore Boomer characteristics and motivations and how you can deepen your relationship with them to build League capacity. Learn how to leverage your Baby Boomer members in…
Tips for a Healthy Start to 2013
As 2012 comes to an end, it is time to start thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions. Heather Obleada, the owner of Iron Butterfly Pilates and an active JLC member has some simple ideas that are sure to make 2013 your best year yet. A new year, a new you, a new resolution. Becoming a healthier version of yourself doesn’t…
And the Winner Is…
Congratulations to the Junior League of Charlotte’s Mental Health Awareness team on three Emmy nominations for From the Heart: Transforming Bullying into Caring. The documentary was sponsored by the JLC, produced in association with WTVI and shot by filmmaker Beverly Penninger of Naka Productions in local schools. You can watch the trailer online. The winners of the 27th annual Midsouth…
What I Found at the WearHouse
Gold Ann Taylor T-strap heels, size 6, $27 Black satin party dress $15