September Event Highlight Looking to make new friends, expand your network or simply have a great time with like-minded people? If you answered yes to any of those questions – Third Thursday Socials are the place to be! The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) offers Third Thursday Socials as a way for you to meet the talented women in…
Membership Credits
Check out a couple upcoming offerings from the Training & Development Council. These are a great opportunity to earn a membership credit while taking part in an informative training session! Click on the session title to register. Leadership: Beyond the Basics Date: September 27, 7-8 p.m. Location: JLC Building Description: This training workshop is for anyone who is responsible for…
Back to School
Now that most children are back to school, are you ready for packing lunches, driving carpool and dashing from after-school activities to the dinner table? The National Association of School Psychologists offers a few pointers for the busy days ahead. Pack lunches the night before. This will reduce rushing in the morning when everyone is trying to get out the…
Keep Moving Forward
Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” This quote is how I feel at the start of every JLC year! It resonates more to me now in my current role as president-elect than ever before. Why is this? I am witnessing,…
Limitless Possibilities
The crisp fall air and beautifully colored leaves are upon us. I love this time of year as it signifies new beginnings. My husband and I brace for our children to launch into a new school year filled with learning and limitless possibilities. The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) has enjoyed a busy summer, and now we are ready…
Welcome transfers!
Transferring from one Junior League home to another can be much like starting a new school. So far, 40 transplants have signed on to make the Junior League of Charlotte (JLC) their new home for the 2012-2013 placement year. We would like to welcome our new JLC members and remind them of a special Transfer Orientation taking place. JLC WearHouse…
AJLI Webinar Wednesdays Offering
AJLI’s Webinar series, Webinar Wednesdays, has resumed for the fall and will be offered on the second Wednesday of the month from September through May at 1pm (Eastern Time Zone). Typically one-hour in duration, these sessions are designed to appeal to every Junior League member, regardless of age or current engagement in her community, as an easy way to increase her…
International Fun
The 37th International Festival (IFEST) at UNCC will take you around the world in a day. On Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can hear the sights and sounds from around the globe. This annual festival will feature 50 booths representing cultural and community organizations from across the Charlotte area. Attendees will be encouraged to get…
Pinning with Pinterest
Pinterest is like your own personal online magazine. I heard about Pinterest while dining with some of my fellow Junior Leaguers. It seemed so exclusive – I had to be invited to be a member. I was curious. Since that time I’ve been “pinned.” I’ve been able to create boards of pictures, quotes and just general stuff that I’m interested…
Spotlight on New Placements: Circle de Luz
Circle de Luz, or “Circle of Light,” was founded by author and UNCC professor Rosie Molinary to introduce middle and high school-aged Latinas in Charlotte to people, places, ideas and activities they would not otherwise be able to access. The organizers have an ultimate goal of making it possible for the girls to attend college or trade school after graduation.…