Support the JLC’s Annual Fund! In the spirit of the holiday season, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to the Junior League of Charlotte’s Annual Fund. Did you know that your dues only comprise 29% of the JLC’s operating budget? The Junior League relies on the generosity of its members, not only to bridge operating costs, but also to…
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Member Monday Spotlight – Ashley Shapiro
It’s common to hear people describe Charlotte as a big city with a small town feel. More likely than not you have run into friends and family while shopping at your neighborhood grocery store or seen fellow League members while enjoying dinner and drinks on the patio at RuRu’s. The longer you live in Charlotte, the more connected you become.…
Slate 101 – Who, What, When, Where and Why Slate?
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…
Shop the Sustainer Showcase to Support the JLC
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…
October Rockstars
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 and are truly living the JLC mission every day. Keely Allison, Megan McConville and Meredith Croy (Family Healthlink) were incredibly helpful throughout the…
Join the JLC WearHouse for its Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event this Saturday
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…
JLC September Rockstars
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…
Member Monday Spotlight – Audrey Alexander Hood
Audrey Alexander Hood grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and remembers that the local Junior League always played a large role in the community. When she moved to Charlotte, Audrey began searching for a way to get involved in the community and build connections with women who were passionate about helping others. Her memories of the Junior League growing up…
Discovering the Leader in Me
When I joined the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) in 2008, I was a newlywed with a busy life, traveling and working long hours. I was not thinking of pursuing leadership. At that time, the JLC was a very large group and I only knew a small handful of people. In order to get to know more people, I…
The Value of Double Placing
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…