Congratulations to the 83 fall 2012 provisionals who graduated earlier this month! Here are some thoughts from one of those members. As a brand new member of Junior League Charlotte, I think it is only appropriate to reflect on the provisional experience! I’m sure I am not the only one who felt slightly overwhelmed when handed that first list of…
New Year, New (to you) Clothes!
From now until February 9, customers can experience the thrill of the hunt at the JLC WearHouse during twice-annual Gamblers Sale, where discounts on thrift items get better by the week. Currently at 30% off all thrift items, the sale features 50% off from January 21-26; 60% off from January 28-February 2; 75% off from February 4-7; and ends with…
Recipe: Junior League of St. Louis Cinnamon Rolls
Long before I was a member of the JLC, I associated the Junior League of my hometown, St. Louis, with one thing: the best cinnamon rolls I’d ever had. I was too young to give much thought to what the Junior League was or why they made those delicious rolls, I was just content to scurry into the kitchen and…
Thoughts from a new member
Is all that glitters really gold? I joined the Junior League of Charlotte as a provisional last fall with high hopes. I have several close friends in the league so had seen it as a way to give back to the community and to make new friendships. It seemed like a really fun group where something was always going on…
Help Reid Park win “Grow Anywhere” contest
Reid Park Academy is in the running to win a visit from the Burpee Home Gardens food truck and needs your help! The truck will deliver 1,300 pounds of fresh produce, plus 50 plants for the school and 450 for the community, to one of the “Grow Anywhere” contest’s six finalists. Vote for Reid Park by visiting this website, clicking…
Get ready for March Money Madness!
Junior League of Charlotte members, family and friends – it’s time to get excited about March, Money Madness! The second annual JLC March Money Madness Charity Raffle will take place on March 14, 2013 at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. Click here to get your ticket – if you win the raffle you could win a cash prize of up to…
Coming up in January — Nonprofit Advocacy Training!
McGuireWoods LLP will be giving JLC members the opportunity to learn more about nonprofit advocacy on Wednesday, January 23. The program is designed to dispel myths and educate individuals about what 501c3 organizations can do and the benefit of a 501c h certificate. Members will be able to apply this knowledge not only to the JLC but other nonprofits as…
New Year’s Resolutions
Just over a week into 2013… how are your resolutions holding up? Here are the resolutions some JLC members made for 2013. “Watch less TV and read more than in 2012.” -Makayla Thrower, Annual Campaign Vice Chair “One of mine is to slow down and make more time for myself.” Kirsten Pittman, Communications Council Manager “Surprisingly, my New Year’s resolution…
Focus on Reid Park Academy Family Nights
Reid Park Academy Family Nights is a program coordinated around a network of pastors and volunteers including community leaders, non-profit agencies, and school staff to continuously support the students and families of Reid Park Academy. Volunteers assist with bi-weekly planned activities during the Family Nights series to offer student club activities, parenting resource information and meals that help students and parents…