By: Cara Tucker First appeared in the Fall/Winter 2021-22 edition of The CRIER. “When it was announced I was the [President-Elect], some [Junior League of Charlotte] friends joked, ‘You know that’s failing at sustaining, right?’” After the world shut down in March 2020, then-sustainer Christina Gratrix felt a pull to jump back into The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC). Christina’s daughter…
By: Tammy Stanard First appeared in the Fall/Winter 2021-2022 edition of The CRIER Life has changed, and life goes on. The pain of losing loved ones, jobs, opportunities and even milestones can cause a person to feel disoriented. Many of us know how that has felt over the last couple of years during the COVID-19 pandemic. We woke up one…
In the spirit of the season, we asked members of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Management Team to share their favorite holiday traditions and memories. From all of us at the JLC, wishing you very happy holidays and a wonderful new year! Growing up in a Jewish-Catholic family, one of my favorite memories was my Catholic mom making…
Meet Ashley Crawford, a working mother and extremely dedicated member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) since joining in 2020. Although she has been with the League a short time, she has certainly made a huge impact and was recently recognized by the Membership Development Committee as an “MDC Rockstar”. About Ashley I was born and raised in…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) continued the tradition of rolling up its sleeves during the month of thanks. In place of the traditional General Membership Meeting, the week of November 16-20, JLC members engaged with one another and the Charlotte community by volunteering with past and present community partners. Volunteer opportunities included both in-person and virtual options, with…
Radiating with positivity and pride, Briana McNeil is the true definition of a #JLChangeAgent! She has so much to be proud of as she has been named to Georgia Southern University’s Class of 2021, 40 Under 40. Additionally, she is a dedicated wife and mother, and she currently holds the role of Education and Training Council Assistant Manager for the…
When local organizations need trained and dedicated volunteers, they turn to the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) and the Done in a Day (DIAD) committee is ready to help. The purpose of DIAD is to organize and implement community service projects that are completed in a one-day timeframe. Committee members make an immediate impact by providing volunteer support for…
A self described “fundraiser,” Allie Hanson is working towards a better future both in and outside of her daily work life. Her commitment to her community is clear, as both a member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) since 2016, and an employee of Teach for America. Discover what motivates Allie to be a #ChangeAgent. Allie’s Early Life…
October’s Training Tuesday dove into the world of mindfulness and meditation. Local expert, Angela Gala, led participants through exercises and stories of personal triumph while on her mediation journey. During the one hour session, participants practiced breathing and meditation, in addition to a Q & A session. About Angela Angela Gala is an instructor at Charlotte Meditation in Myers Park.…
Meet Terri White, a League member who is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Public Policy & Advocacy Committee. After many years of chasing her dream of owning her own company, Terri has spent the last 18 months putting her ideas into action in the form of her very own beverage distillery. Keep reading to find out how she…