This year’s May General Membership Meeting was held at Ballantyne Hotel, with a social that preceded our meeting. Everything from the seating arrangements to the cake being sliced and handed out indicated that this was not just any membership meeting. This was one to celebrate! The end of the year membership meeting is the most celebratory gathering of the JLC…
JLC and Students plant a Keyhole Garden at Reid Park Academy
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. helped out in a big way at Reid Park Academy’s family night on April 25. They set up an evening of fun by teaching the students how to make a Keyhole Garden. This hands-on activity was for kindergarten through 8th grader students and the team helped to divide the kids up into groups to…
Highlight on a Placement: Internal Communications
I wanted to share a little taste of what we, the Internal Communications team, do to make this blog possible with our NewsRelease Blog followers. I am new to the JLC and when choosing my spring placement, I was drawn to this team because of the diversity of the work involved. Everyone working on this team essentially works together to…
Team Charlitta Finds Another Talent
It could be said that a bead necklace is very similar to our experience with the Junior League of Charlotte – beautiful pieces, some big, some small, all strung together with the wire we call friendship. So last month, when the world’s best Provisional Advisor, Charlitta Roberson, (ok, I’m a little biased) announced that we would have a “Team Charlitta”…
Third Thursdays – Spring Fashion and the May Event
April’s Third Thursday at Brooks Brothers was the perfect way to socialize with fellow Junior Leaguer members and take advantage of a special JLC discount to fill your closet with spring fashions. We were met at the door with spring pastel fashions and an assortment of beverages, including lemonade! What could say springtime more than those things? Many members join…
JLC Holds Annual Public Officials Event, Calls for Action on Key Issues
On April 16, the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) asked more than 40 Mecklenburg County Public Officials to take action on two important issues: Food Deserts and Human Trafficking. Speakers who presented at the JLC’s Annual Public Officials Breakfast were: Mary Keller Costa, JLC Advocacy & Public Awareness Committee Chair Robin Emmons, Sow Much Good Founder Jocelyn Roper, Reid…
JLC Sustainer Lo Simon Exhibit at Red Sky Gallery
Red Sky Gallery will present works of JLC sustainer Lo Simon from May 17 – July 6. A reception is planned for Friday, May 17 from 6:00 – 8:30pm. JLC members will receive a 10% discount on all purchases that evening and the JLC will receive a 10% donation from sales. For the event registration: Red Sky Gallery 1523 Elizabeth…
Future JLC Members – Sponsorship Meetings start this week
Well, it’s that time again. Time to recruit your friends to join the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. What better way to give back to this great community while also meeting some amazing women? Anyone interested in membership or participating in the sponsorship pool should contact Debbie Hull at debbiehull@gmail.com. Debbie provided the following information about the upcoming JLC year.…
Meet a Transfer Member
Join me in welcoming transfer member Megan Christenbury to the Charlotte League, and spend a few minutes getting to know her. 1. Where did you transfer from and how long have you been in JLC? Greensboro, NC League. I moved here in June 2012. 2. What brought you to the Queen City? My work. I work for Oxner, Thomas &…
Done In a Day – The Placement for Everyone!
Done In a Day is a very unique placement for the Junior League of Charlotte. It truly offers a rewarding experience for anyone. Whether you are planning the event yourself or helping out with other events the JLC supports you can find a rewarding volunteer experience. “An example of an event a committee member may plan includes organizing a meal…