By: Charlitta Hatch Nearly 30 years ago, Mayor Vi Lyles joined the ranks of Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) women, but the process was different. There were a small number of women in her class and they required 7 sponsors to join. While that would intimidate some, it did not intimidate our mayor. She was committed to do whatever…
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What is the #JLCleads campaign?
By: Maeghan Beahm While many of us are working on diligently keeping our New Year’s resolutions, the members of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) are reflecting on the first half of the 2018-19 League year, and looking forward to continuing to support the mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the…
Member Monday: Julie Spahn
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
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.…
Reflections: Why I Became A Provisional Advisor
In 2014 I relocated to Charlotte and did not have many friends in the area. I wanted to feel more connected to the city, so I joined the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) in 2015. Sitting at my provisional kick-off, all I could think was, “How am I going to get through all these requirements?” I was overwhelmed. In…
Member Monday: Sarah Wetenhall
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…
Member Monday: Virginia Molan
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…
Community Partner Spotlight: Baby Bundles
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is excited about its new partnership with Baby Bundles. Baby Bundles partners with community organizations to provide a bag of necessities to mothers in need as they leave the hospital with their newborn. The Baby Bundle bag usually includes items such as baby outfits, blankets, developmental toys and books. Founded in 2010, Baby…
Member Monday: Beth Bechhold
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…
Member Monday: Tricia Magee
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…