Early Life and Background Born in Connecticut and raised in Winston-Salem by a physicist dad and librarian mom, Jennifer recollects a full-house with three dogs and her younger sister. Growing up, she loved playing soccer and volleyball, and her biggest hero was her maternal grandmother. Her grandmother was widowed in her 40s, but continued to raise six kids by herself.…
By Claire Magee Ferguson & Alicia Morris Rudd The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) joined the Association of Junior Leagues, International (AJLI) in 1926 and since then, the two have been inextricably linked. Here’s a look at what the AJLI has given us – and the wonderful Charlotteans we have given them! AJLI AWARDS THE JLC & ITS MEMBERS…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte member Julie Spahn as part of our Member Monday series. Julie is the chair of the Get on Board committee, a member of the Board of Director’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and currently works for her own law firm, Spahn Law Firm. Read more about the Richmond, VA native below.…
Member Monday: Magen Murray This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte member Magen Murray as part of our Member Monday series. Magen is the chair of the Fall Fundraiser committee and currently works for Ally Financial. Read more about the Greensboro native below. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some personal insights with us today.…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte member Sarah Wetenhall as part of our Member Monday series. Sarah is a member of the Promising Pages committee and currently works for U.S Bank. Read more about the upstate NY native below. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some personal insights with us today. Can you…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte member Virginia Molan as part of our Member Monday series. Virginia is the chair of the Alexander Youth Network committee and currently works for Wells Fargo. Read more about the Charlotte native below. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some personal insights with us today. Can you give us some…
Welcome to Throwback Thursdays on the Junior League of Charlotte blog. Did you know the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) owned and operated a Baby Hospital? On February 4, 1928, The Junior League Baby Hospital opened on Bay Street in Charlotte. In December of 1928, The Charlotte Observer published a feature on The Junior League Baby Hospital explaining children…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte member Beth Bechhold as part of our Member Monday series. Beth is the Executive Vice President-Elect. Read more about the Concord native below. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some personal insights with us today. Can you give us some background information- tell me about your family and early years? My…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) member Tricia Magee as part of our Member Monday series. Tricia is the JLC’s President-Elect and currently works as an attorney. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some personal insights with us today. Can you give us some background information- tell me about your family and…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) member Ashley Soublet as part of our Member Monday series. Ashley is the JLC’s very first Executive Vice President and currently works for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Read more about the native Charlottean below. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some personal insights with us today. Can…