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,…
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…
There’s no doubt that Christine Sperow Nelson, a member of the JLC’s Nominating Committee, connects with people on all levels – in their homes, across social media networks and through her work in the League. A testament to her knack for connecting with viewers, Christine was recently awarded an Emmy by the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences…
When you associate the term “connect,” the Junior League of Charlotte (JLC)’s Membership Development Committee (MDC) is front and center. MDC Chair Charlitta Roberson leads the charge in terms of creating connections among provisional members as well as with actives and sustainers. Ever since she was a teenager, Charlitta Roberson knew she wanted to become a member of the JLC. …
Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. Membership Initiatives Committee (MIC) Findings from Online Membership Survey and Small Group Meetings Our members are the heart of the JLC. In September, the League introduced the Membership Initiatives Committee (MIC), created to support the JLC in addressing the need for enhanced membership experience and engagement. In the two months that followed, MIC led virtual and…