As a new Mom, I’m learning new things every single day. The one thing I learned about most recently has blown my mind (Infant Survival Swim). My friend Robin DuMont has her 7-month-old, Austin, taking lessons after seeing a video posted online and has been going on and on about it for weeks. So, what is Infant Survival Rescue (the official name) and…
JLC History
70 years ago in JLC history… During the 1942-1943 JLC Year, the League released the Old North State Cookbook, the League’s first of its kind. The League’s cookbook originally sold for $2.06 and raised $2,881.50. It was delivered to customers by bicycle to save on the cost of gas. Since the original Old North State Cookbook, the JLC has continued…
JLC WearHouse Quota is Now Open for 2013-2014
It’s that time of year again – time for cleaning out closets, de-cluttering cabinets and starting with a clean slate! The $100 quota donation period for the JLC WearHouse is now open for 2013-2014. The WearHouse welcomes donations of home goods, furniture, books, shoes, toys and of course clothing for men/women/children. Remember: all clothing items must be brought in on…
Gearing up for Third Thursdays
I have really enjoyed a nice little summer break from my JLC duties, but I am definitely starting to miss seeing everyone…which makes me super excited about out upcoming social events! The Third Thursday Socials are a social staple for our League and this is a great way to meet and mingle with other League women. They are obviously the…
Continuing a Cornerstone Kickoff
How much do you know about the JLC Cornerstone Project at Reid Park Academy Community School? This is a huge project that our entire League should play some role in, and the Internal Communication Counsel’s goal is to make the Blog a vehicle for information to get out to the entire League about when and where you can help. Thanks…
Flywheel Week Two: No Pain, No Gain
Flywheel Charlotte has been a great partner for the JLC since they opened in the area and now the fitness studio is helping JLC WearHouse Manager Karen Price on her fitness journey. After three cycling classes, one FlyBarre class and many Epsom salts baths, I find that I am little less sore each week. I am hoping that means that my…
Learning to Fly, no wings needed
Flying towards Fitness Flywheel Charlotte has been a great partner for the JLC since they opened in the area and now the fitness studio is helping JLC WearHouse Manager Karen Price on her fitness journey. After some of her family members were in a tragic car accident earlier this year, Karen has found Flywheel to help her mentally as well…
A Presidential Reflection
A Presidential Reflection We asked Past President Whitni Wilson-Wertz to fill us in… Marian: Can you share with us your most memorable experience during your role as President of the JLC? Whitni: I treasure many memories from this incredible journey so please let me name the top three: 1. Getting out and volunteering with our community placements was very important…
Looking Back – Jessica Chalmers
When I think back on my first year with the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. I am amazed at how much I was able to accomplish. Although I have a handful of favorite memories, the best one has to be when my small group threw a Christmas cookie party. Two wonderful women hosted the event at their apartment. Everyone was…
JLC Fashions on TV
Catch a familiar face while flipping through the channels Thursday morning? If you were watching “Charlotte Today” then you might have recognized JLC President Amie Hutchison modeling fashions from the JLC WearHouse. Click here to watch the full clip and learn more about deals at the WearHouse and a fun shopping event scheduled for this weekend.