The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is made up of women who come from various backgrounds, careers and life experiences. Often, JLC members use their leadership and training skills to serve others, which is the case for JLC Sustainer Vi Lyles. Lyles was officially sworn in as mayor of Charlotte Monday night in front of a packed house in…
The 99th PGA Championship was held at the Quail Hollow Club this year, the first time it has been played in Charlotte since its inception in 1916. So, when Levy Restaurants approached the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) to volunteer at the tournament and earn money for the League, the answer was easy. Due to the change in the…
IMPACT is defined as having a strong effect on someone or something. What a fitting definition for the journey I have had since becoming a part of Junior League of Charlotte and the Leadership Development Institute (LDI). The Leadership Development Institute is a year-long seminar series that connects participants with League and community leaders to discuss topics relevant to careers,…
Chair Elise Benham and Vice Chair Kim Terry are the fearless leaders who drive Family HealthLink, a Saturday event which provides free physicals and dental, vision and hearing screenings for children pre-k to 18 who are new to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. These exams are also required for students to remain in school. This year, the committee served 208 students…
Members are the heart of our organization, and it is our members’ stories that demonstrate our mission in action in our community. One way the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) shares these stories and recognizes dedication to the JLC is through featured Member Monday articles or monthly Rockstar summaries on our blog. The Human Resources Council (HRC) Marketing and…
We are off to a great start in 2016 at the Junior League of Charlotte due to the dedication and passionate service of our members. The following members were recognized for going above and beyond and truly living the mission of the JLC. Congratulations on a job very well done. Whitney Jackson and Samie Roberts (ETA Marketing and PR) are…
Today is the last day to register for the JLC Holiday Social and Slate Party! What is “slate,” you ask? Nominating Chair TaLeayah Johnson explains: I hope you have heard about the exciting news of the upcoming JLC Holiday and Slate Party? I am sure you’ve read about it in The Happenings, on Facebook and Twitter. And of course, your…
On Thursday, November 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Junior League of Charlotte Building at 1332 Maryland Avenue will be your one-stop shop to kick-off your holiday shopping. The JLC Sustainer Showcase will feature a variety of vendors spread throughout the JLC Building offering gifts, clothing, jewelry, and food. A sampling of this year’s lineup of vendors includes…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) invites the community and friends of the JLC WearHouse to its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event, this Saturday, October 24th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy 50% off all thrift merchandise as well as receive education and awareness information to counter breast cancer in the Charlotte community. This event is free…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) would not be what it is without our members. We would like to recognize the following members who made a huge impact throughout the month of September. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in our community. Carver Morrow (Member – Finance) has stepped up to fill the Finance…