DECEMBER 10: WOMEN ARE LARGELY MISSING FROM AMERICAN HISTORY: WHY IT MATTERS & WHY IT Joan Wages, President and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum will lead us in a dynamic, multi-faceted conversation exploring the lack of women in our national narrative and the challenges, and ever evolving assortment of issues girls and women face as a result. Join…
Update From The Leadership Development Institute
After October’s energizing kick-off with Leadership Charlotte’s Executive Director, Elizabeth McKee, the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) is in full swing! During November’s session, participants tapped into the strengths of the JLC’s very own Chrissy Fischer. Not only is Chrissy a full-time mom, a member of the JLC’s Nominating Committee, and the head trainer for CISV USA, an International Peace organization,…
Happy Thanksgiving from the WearHouse & Black Friday Sale
Shopping on Black Friday? Be sure to visit the WearHouse, where you will find the best deals around! We’ll be open during our regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following discounts will be available on all thrift items (consignment excluded): 50% off until 12 p.m.; 40% off until 1 p.m.; 30% off until 2 p.m.; 20% off…
Kids in the Kitchen – Thompson Child & Family Focus
Last month, volunteers from the Junior League of Charlotte gathered at the Thompson Child & Family Focus center in Charlotte to spend the evening with a group of kids for a Halloween-themed lesson in healthy snacking. The event, a partnership between the Thompson placement and the Kids in the Kitchen placement served up healthy fun for the season. With parents…
We Connect With Each Other Member Spotlight
At the Junior league of Charlotte, Inc. #WeConnect to our members! This week’s #WeConnectWednesday looks into one HARD working JLC woman – Samie Roberts. She not only works hard as a member of the JLC Circle De Luz committee, but outside of the JLC, she’s working hard to help women plan their dream wedding. Passionate about planning events from a…
SPAC Human Trafficking Speaker Series
The State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC), in conjunction with Moore & Van Allen Law Firm, launched the first of a four part speaker series on human trafficking on October 15, 2014. Nearly 40 attendees from across the region gathered to hear FBI Charlotte Special Agent, Dave Dawson, and Legal Aid of North Carolina, Attorney Amanda Hinnant, present truths of trafficking…
We Connect With Each Other
As we prepare for our November General Membership Meeting, this week’s #WeConnectWednesday looks into one HARD working JLC woman – Michlene Healy. She not only works hard as a member of the JLC Member Initiatives Committee, which we will hear more about at our November GMM, but outside of the JLC, she’s working hard to help women across Charlotte get…
November Training Webinars
The Association of Junior League International provides valuable training’s for members throughout the year. These training webinars from respected speakers, authors, presidents and CEOs are a resource for members to learn and grow professionally and personally. The following webinars in November are: NOVEMBER 12: HOW GOOD COULD YOU MAKE IT? THRIVING ON CHANGE AND MASTERING THE ART OF SELF-REINVENTION We…
Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Community Partnership Bus Tour
On October 18, the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) along with Crown City Guides, hosted its annual Bus Tour for 100 members the 2014-2015 Provisional Class. Genie Hufham, a Charlotte native and sustaining member of the JLC, served as the tour guide representing Crown City Guides. Genie was an active member of the JLC in the late 80s and…
November Small Group Meetings
November is upon us, and there are many opportunities to participate in the JLC’s small group Membership Meetings throughout the month. There is a meeting almost every night in November, and they are hosted at the Junior League headquarters as well as in members’ homes throughout Charlotte. Please join the JLC Membership Initiatives Committee (MIC) for these 1 1/2 hour long…