The CRIER Winter 2015

AdaCooksA look at one of our new

partnerships and placements

for this year

Family SupportThe JLC continues to support our community family-focused placements

AJLI ConnectionsGet to know the Junior League of St Petersburg Florida

2016-2017 Slate RevealMeet the leadership team preparing for new roles for 2016-2017

Engaging Leadership

Get to know the 2015-2016 JLC Leadership

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND

MANAGEMENT TEAM SHARE THEIR GOALS FOR THIS YEAR

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE

WINTER 2015

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JL_Charlotte

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To advertise in The CRIER please call the Junior League of Charlotte at (704) 375-5993 or e-mail CrierAdSalesjlcharlotteorg

JLC CONNECTED

MISSION STATEMENTThe Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism to developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable

Board of DirectorsPRESIDENT Lisa L Johnson PRESIDENT-ELECTShannon L Vandiver CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERAnna Portal NOMINATING CHAIRTaLeayah Johnson SECRETARYNicole BaldonSUSTAINING ADVISORRocky TrenkelbachMEMBERS-AT-LARGEMegan Anderson Kim Best-Staton Susan Branch Christina Gratrix Heather Hendren Destiny Jenkins Nikki Fleming Kellie Lofton and Valerie Patterson

Management TeamPRESIDENT-ELECT Shannon L VandiverHUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERCharlitta HatchCOMMUNICATIONS MANAGERTricia Magee COMMUNITY IMPACT MANAGERAshley LoweryEDUCATION TRAINING amp ADVOCACY MANAGERMary Sherrill WareFUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERTonya BruceVP OF FINANCECasey LiadisRISK MANAGERMolly SchugelNOMINATING VICE CHAIRMalone LockabySECRETARYWhitney Sturge

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League StaffEXECUTIVE DIRECTORWoozie DellBOOKKEEPERCarolyn PartonIT MANAGERErin WebsterSUSTAINER LIAISON HISTORIAN JLC CALENDARBecky ClarkJLC WEARHOUSE MANAGERBrandace KinderJLC WEARHOUSE ASSISTANT MANAGERDaris HillmanCONTROLLERPerry Blickenstaff

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Look for it in your inbox for each issue

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3

The CRIER | Winter 2015

lsquothe beauty of the seasonrsquoElf on the Shelf trimming the tree baking and decorating cookies attending holiday parties sending and receiving holiday cards and making countless trips to various retail stores are just a few of the things that I enjoy about this time of the year I also enjoy seeing pictures on Facebook and Instagram of people coming together to serve those less fortunate I smile at the pictures and think to myself how blessed I am to be a member of the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) for I know that as a member of the JLC we not only serve our community during the holiday season but we serve our community all year long

During the holiday season come thoughts of gift-giving to many I am no different - during this time of the year I am thinking not only about the gifts I will give to my family members and friends but also about the gifts the JLC has given and will continue to give to our community As an organization our nearly 2000 members have given the gift of improved mental physical and dental health to the children in our community

Through our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and its Backpack Program our volunteers have given the gift of food to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students who would have gone hungry over the weekend without this resource Our volunteers have given the gift of literacy to children throughout Charlotte by providing them with books and letters to encourage reading The JLCrsquos Training and Development Committee has provided our members with the gift of education by providing trainings focusing on everything from fundraising to governance advocacy to the prevention of domestic violence even money management for personal and business success Through our partnership with the Mecklenburg County Health Department and

area medical providers the JLC has provided local students with the gift of good health by providing access to immunizations and health screenings

When thinking about the gifts our organization has provided to our community my list could go on for days Throughout our 90 year history the JLC has left many seen and unseen gifts throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas

Helen Keller once said ldquothe best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched They must be felt with the heartrdquo While serving as the JLCrsquos President I feel in my heart the love and dedication each of the members of our organization has for our community On behalf of the JLC I wish you a joyous holiday season As you celebrate this time of the year embrace the beauty of the season and enjoy the gifts that you can see but also celebrate the joy from the gifts that cannot be seen and are instead felt within your heart

To learn more about becoming a member of the Junior League of Charlotte and giving the gift of volunteer services please visit our website at wwwjlcharlotteorg Should you wish to also give a financial gift to the JLC you may do so by accessing the Support Us section on our website And as always stay connected to the JLC and the many things we are doing in the Charlotte community by following us on Twitter Instagram and Facebook

Happy Holidays

Lisa L Johnson2015-2016 President

Letter from Our President Lisa L Johnson

4

Visit our website to learn more about our programs and activities at wwwjlcharlotteorg

Considering joining our membership Contact MDCjlcharlotteorg

Apply to be a Community Partner with the JLC Visit wwwjlcharlotteorgnd=community_partners

Become a corporate sponsor or to make a tax-deductible donation of in-kind gifts or services Contact wooziedelljlcharlotteorg

Shop with us or donate items to our JLC WearHouse store Contact jlcwearhousejlcharlotteorg

Participate in our fundraising efforts including our next event March Money Madness Contact MarchMoneyMadnessjlchar-lotteorg

Mark Your Calendars

The Winter Semi-Annual Sale January 31 through February 14

Spring Changeover February 20 and 21

Spring Open House February 24

Learn more about the Junior League of Charlotte Inc

5


lsquoseason of servicersquoLetter from Our Editor Michelle Grose

Like many people I love the holidays The air is just a little bit different from Thanksgiving through Christmas It is easy to get lost or even frustrated by the hustle and bustle of shopping running from party to party and trying to make every choir performance of the season However I try my best to slow down and focus on the true spirit of the season sharing love and peace with others

During the holiday season there are a lot of opportunities to give a bit more or serve those who need a little extra help through your place of worship or outreach organizations One thing I love about being in the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) is that I have another avenue to give and serve the community all year long

Our December issue focuses on a number of the ways the JLC serves the community during the holidays as well as throughout the year

One focus in this issue features the new partnership between the JLC and the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson Read to learn about how our members are teaming up to offer nutritional and cooking information to families who visit their food pantry with AdaCooks Plus donrsquot miss our tasty ldquoNo-Bean Turkey Chilirdquo recipe

Another feature focuses on the many different areas that our Family Support partnerships touch including our work with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and all of the organizations assisted by our Done In a Day placement

Plus learn about the awareness our Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee is bringing on ldquoFood Desertsrdquo in Mecklenburg County as well as get information on a special documentary screening on January 20

As you can see there is a lot going on this year in the Junior League of Charlotte I hope you enjoy reading about the work our members are doing in the community

I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays I look forward to sharing more stories in 2016 about the JLC as we head into our 90th year

All the best

Michelle Grose2015-2016 CRIER Editor

6

ContentsWINTER EDITION 2015-2016

4LETTER FROM

OUR PRESIDENT

6LETTER FROM OUR EDITOR

8BOARD AND MANAGEMENT

TEAM SPOTLIGHT

11HOLIDAY PARTY AND

SLATE REVEAL

12ADACOOKS

14AJLI CONNECTIONS

16MEET OUR SUSTAINERS

18FROM THE ARCHIVES

22FAMILY SUPPORT

PARTNERSHIPS

24HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS IN

MECKLENBURG COUNTY

26LOOKING BACK THROUGH

THE YEARS

30-33MEET THE CRIER AND

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE FACT SHEET

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

2MCGUIRE WOODS5JLC WEARHOUSE13MICHAEL amp SON SERVICES15ELEMENTS MASSAGE19JAMI MASTERS SCHOOL OF DANCE25CORPORATE SPONSORS34KNIGHT RESIDENTIAL GROUP AND JLC ANNUAL FUND 36MARCH MONEY MADNESS

7


Board and Management Team

SpotlightLisa Johnson knew from the start that the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) was a perfect

match The ideals and values of the JLC were aligned closely with the values instilled by her own

family and the JLCrsquos goal to improve the lives of Charlotte families mirrored her own desire to

provide meaningful experiences for her friends and community What she may not have known

was that her desire to simply lend a helping hand and to live out her ideals would bring her

immense opportunities for leadership and change

Lisa moved from St Louis Mo in the 1990s to attend school at Johnson C Smith University While

her roots may not be native she considers Charlotte her home She was drawn to the JLC in 2003

after being invited by her sponsor JLC Sustaining Member Lisa Vaughan to attend a meeting to get

to know other members Recalling her initial response Lisa says ldquoI fell in love with all the amazing

things they were doing in the League Even not having a complete picture of what the Junior

League truly was I knew I wanted to be involved in anything that these ladies were connected tordquo

When asked about her leadership story Lisa said she was never one to seek out leadership roles

ndash lending a helpful hand and making things happen was far more important to her Lisa would

frequently step up to the table if there was a task to be done her commitment to voluntarism was

noticed and this led to offers for positions in leadership As the JLC President Lisa is surrounded by

other talented and knowledgeable women to aid in achieving League goals According to Lisa ldquoWe

have an amazing Board we have a judge attorneys finance experts The Nominating Committee did

a standout job in making sure that the areas that Irsquom strong in we shine and the areas in which Irsquom

not as strong I have the proper support team Then we can go out into the community and share

our story and encourage other members to make an impactrdquo Additionally she says ldquoDelegation

is something in which I truly believe I donrsquot feel as though I have to do all the work when I have a

talented teamrdquo

As the 2015-2016 President of the JLC Lisa Johnson oversees the Board of Directors Lisa and

her team set and revise governing policies and ensure alignment of the mission and vision at all

levels of the organization through policy administration financial management strategic planning

operational continuity and public relations ldquoThe Board is thinking three four or five years down

By Chemere Davis

the road This group has some amazing ideas and

yoursquoll start to see some of that as we are working

on our strategic plan for the coming yearrdquo says

Lisa Additionally the team is looking at ways to

celebrate all that the JLC has done and what is to

come

How can the JLC grow membership

A primary focus for this yearrsquos Board and

Management Team both in the Charlotte chapter

and nationally is on maintaining and building upon

current membership numbers Lisa says ldquoWomen

have so many options to choose from whether they

volunteer with their sororities other non-profits

or if they continue the legacy of volunteering

with the JLCrdquo Lisa suggests that being sincere and

open about who we are and what we do helps to

encourage members to engage with others and will

attract talented women to the JLC

A few ways all JLC members can engage

bullAttend events like Third Thursday Socials to

engage and build networks within the League

bullAttend Coffee chats with the Board to share your

thoughts and ideas (held on the first Saturday of

every month (locations vary)

bullGet the word out Know how to talk about the JLC

to new members and non-members ndash our history

what we do who we help You never know when

yoursquoll get to share

8

Comments feedback phone calls are welcome and encouraged Members should reach out to their

chairs leaders and Board members with questions ideas or opportunities to share Lisa believes

that when the League focuses on the things that we naturally do well members remain interested

and invite their friends to join as well Of her experiences influencing her current philosophy Lisa

says ldquofrom the first provisional meeting I was immediately sold on the League Since joining the

League thatrsquos been my goal to give that same experience to any person whether Irsquom sponsoring

them or not I want them to come to the first meeting and feel at home and to say that this is where

they want to volunteer and give their timerdquo

One of the other major goals for this year is to reconnect with the community The Board would like

to reintroduce the JLC to community agencies to share the wonderful programs and opportunities

that the League provides In addition to being volunteers the League trains other women both

members and those in the community through the Education Training and Advocacy Council Lisa

says ldquoYes we are 2000 members strong but if we can tell our story to someone else then they can

help keep the community connected to what we are doingrdquo

What should members be proud of in terms of JLC accomplishments

The JLC is frequently the organization to recognize community issues affecting the mental physical

andor dental health of Charlotte-based children and families These issues are addressed by

providing volunteers financial assistance and public support as necessary In addition to ongoing

outreach efforts the JLC also engages in focused Cornerstone Projects that make a concentrated

impact in the local community Cornerstone Projects are often planned in collaboration with other

community groups andor the public sector The JLC designs and launches a program to directly

establish a sustainable iniative for a program in order for the organization to manage in the future

A perfect example of this model is the current Cornerstone Initiative at Reid Park Academy It

was recognized that Reid Park Academy was in need Less than 50 percent of the students were

performing at grade level and greater than 95 percent of the students received free and reduced

lunch an indicator of low household income To address the issue the JLC worked directly with

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Mecklenburg County and The Council for Childrenrsquos Rights to build

a wrap-around Community School Model featuring a ldquoSystem of Carerdquo model that provides holistic

services for students and their families For the last three years the JLC has supported the Reid

Park Academy Cornerstone Project both financially and with volunteer hours Although the major

financial commitment ends at the end of 2015 there will still be volunteer support there for at least

two additional years Additionally as a result of the stellar work completed using the ldquoSystem of

Carerdquo model developed for the school Mecklenburg County has agreed to continue to support and

replicate the System of Care model for other areas within the County

What are the 2015 ndash 2016 goals for each

Management Team Council

While the Board of Directors is focused on strategic

and long-term vision the Management Team is

involved in the day-to-day operations to carry out

the JLC mission through our members According to

Shannon Vandiver 2015 ndash 2016 President ndash Elect

member engagement is high on the agenda for the

Management Team The team strives to celebrate

our members our partnerships our history and

the legacy that we have in the community That

is accomplished through the councils of the

Management Team The Community Impact Council

celebrates what we currently do and have done

historically The Fund Development Council raises

funding to develop and execute programming The

Communications Council tells the JLC story and the

Human Resources Council ensures members are

engaged and focused on our mission developing

the potential of women volunteering and

improving the community The Education Training

and Advocacy Council plans and executes trainings

meetings and education events for our members

and the community and also advocates for issues

important to the JLCrsquos initiatives

ldquoOne of our biggest goals is to take a big League

and make it feel more like a community of servant

leadersrdquo says Shannon ldquoThrough engaging with

social media members can see what teams across

the League are doing and can keep up with all

of our many volunteer and community impact

activities Members are encouraged to visit the new

JLC members-only Facebook page and everyone

can follow us on social media through the hashtag

JLCharlotterdquo An exciting development coming in

the future is the creation of a registration system

for members to volunteer on a one-time basis with

other committees

BONDING AT THE MANAGEMENT TEAM RETREAT

9


Highlights Around the Management Team

Education Training and Advocacy

Mary Sherrill Ware (Education Training and Advocacy Council Manager)

GOALS To make members aware of benefits available for training and

development as a part of their membership including trainings and programs like

Leadership Development Institute (LDI) Get on Board the Public Policy Institute

and the Mentor program and to enhance the awareness of advocacy issues

EXCITED ABOUT Three Wine and Wisdom events planned for 2015 - 2016

ldquoWe would love to increase training and programming programming attendance

since they are such a value-add to membershiprdquo - Mary Sherrill Ware

WearHouse

Nantasha Chryst (WearHouse Chair)

GOALS Increase member engagement with the WearHouse and launch the newly

created logo and tagline for the WearHouse

EXCITED ABOUT The partnership with Green Jeans Consignment pop up sales

that have been very beneficial for the WearHouse Three sales occurred in the

fall with 3 more planned for the spring

ldquoThe WearHouse is so important to the success of the JLC and we are always

encouraging members to donate quality items to support the WearHouse and in

turn the JLC missionrdquo - Nantasha Chryst

Nominating

Malone Lockaby (Nominating Vice Chair)

GOALS To create a pipeline of women who have been identified as interested

in leadership roles throughout the League year and to align JLC processes with

the new AJLI processes that include an application for each executive leadership

nomination

EXCITED ABOUT Working with HRC to create an internal project evaluation

ldquoOur leaders are the future of our organization and Nominating is honored

to work with our members to identify and place emerging leadersrdquo - Malone

Lockaby

Human Resources Council

Charlitta Hatch Human Resources Council Manager

GOALS Increase our membership retention by ensuring members are engaged

in meaningful placements and able to connect with like-minded women in

Charlotte

EXCITED ABOUT Our members whether they are new members 1st year actives

transfers or been in the JLC for years by way of Active or Sustainers Our

membership allow us to do great things in the Charlotte community and have

fun while we are doing it

Community Impact Council (CIC)

Ashley Lowery (Community Impact Manager)

GOALS Effectively market what CIC committees are doing through increased

social media presence as well as enhance the evaluation metrics for

community projects

EXCITED ABOUT Strengthening our community partnerships

Fund Development Council (FDC)

Tonya Bruce (Fund Development Council Manager)

GOALS Continue to raise additional funds for League initiatives and

strengthen FDC committees to maximize fundraising as well as increase

awareness of the JLC fund development model

EXCITED ABOUT The return of Lights Camera Fashion with Belk and the

continued growth of the Annual Fund

Communications Council

Tricia Magee (Communications Council Manager)

GOALS Ensuring JLC members know whatrsquos going on through Marketing and

PR Committees and increasing League wide use of all JLC communication

platforms including Social media The CRIER The Happenings JLC Blog and

Press Releases

EXCITED ABOUT The new digital CRIER

ldquoWe want to make sure our JLC message is cohesive and powerfully tells the

JLC storyrdquo - Tricia Magee

Risk Manager

Molly Schugel (Risk Manager Chair of the Contracts Committee)

GOALS Ensure risk is evaluated appropriately across the JLC and consult AJLI

best practices for risk governance

EXCITED ABOUT Working together with all departments

Finance Committee

Kamila McDonnough (Finance Manager)

GOALS Effectively manage the JLCrsquos balanced budget and increase awareness

for JLC membership regarding monetary contributions and support of JLC

programs

EXCITED ABOUT Developing a balanced budget

In addition to the many things planned by the individual councils members

have a lot to look forward to with the upcoming 90th anniversary celebration

as well

ldquoWe had our retreat in May before the League year began and we started to

look at how to tell a story that is 90 years longrdquo says Lisa Johnson Members

should be excited about celebrating our history After all how many people

can say they have been a part of an organization that has been around for 90

years

JLC MEMBERS CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT THE HOLIDAY PARTY AND SLATE REVEAL

10

By Sara Sprague

What do ldquoAurora Blaiserdquordquo Kayla Possiblerdquo and ldquoBrownSugar Ryderrdquo have in

common with the Junior League of Charlotte They along with 34 other Bond

Agents represent the incoming 2016-2017 Board of Directors Management

Team and Nominating Committee

On December 2 the JLCrsquos Social and Nominating Committees co-hosted this

yearrsquos combination Holiday Social and Slate Reveal Party at Bubble Charlotte

More than 100 attendees donned their favorite holiday apparel to enjoy a

spirited evening at the swanky and seasonally-decorated champagne lounge

Among them were current President Lisa Johnson President-Elect Shannon

Vandiver and past Presidents Whitni Wilson-Wertz Beverley Shull Katherine

Fuller Elizabeth Kovacs Beth Gregg and Kelley Cobb as well as many members

of the Sustainer Board including Suzy Garvey and past Sustainer President

Dianne Cates

The event featured a fabulous spread of appetizers a cash bar and parting

giveaways Guests were encouraged to mingle for the first hour of the event

most enjoying a glass of champagne or wine and sharing stories from the

League while the anticipation and excitement for this yearrsquos Slate Reveal built

The big reveal had a James Bond theme ndash emcee Beth Bechhold Nominating

Committee Member introduced each incoming member by their self-selected

Bond girl name car and most desirable co-host while their favorite Bond

theme song played in the background One by one announced Slate members

walked strutted and danced to the front stage where they were adorned with

gold bead necklaces and embraced in congratulatory hugs from their fellow

team members supporters and friends ldquoIrsquom looking forward to working with

this outstanding team to continue our legacy of servicerdquo said slated incoming

President-Elect Arina Kirk ldquoIt was so fun to share this event with the holiday

party and to celebrate leadership with so many membersrdquo

In addition to of the excitement of the Slate reveal the Holiday party was a great

place for members to set aside their civic responsibilities and enjoy each otherrsquos

company in a more relaxed and informal setting It was also an opportunity to

foster new relationships and share our collective pride in the Junior Leaguersquos

accomplishments Transfer Ashley Hansen captured this sentiment ldquoThe JLC

Holiday Social and Slate Party was a blast As a new transfer this was my first

event I could attend in the Charlotte League so I was nervous about not knowing

anyone However as soon as I walked in I was greeted with warm smiles and left

the event having made a few new friends I learned so much about the League

in such a short amount of time and the Slate reveal was so fun and exciting It

was a great introduction to the League and I canrsquot wait to jump right in moving

forwardrdquo

Special thanks to a well-orchestrated evening to Amy Rhyne Social Committee

Chair Taleayah Johnson Nominating Chair and their respective committees

and to Sherri Johnson Nominating Committee member for her incredible

photography talent ldquoThe Social Committee led by Amy Rhyne and Caitlin

Smith and the Nominating team led by TaLeayah Johnson and Malone

Lockaby put on a spectacular event attended by over a hundred of our active

and sustaining members Provisionals JLC past Presidents and Sustainer

Presidentsrdquo said President-Elect Shannon Vandiver ldquoIt was the perfect kick-

off to the Holiday season and a great way to celebrate our League and toast a

stellar slate of JLC leadersrdquo

Without further ado congratulations to our 2016-2017 Junior League of

Charlotte Slate

Board of Directors

President Shannon Vandiver

President-Elect (PE) Arina Kirk (M)

Nominating Chair Malone Lockaby

Chief Financial Officer Casey Liadis

Board of Directors (BOD) Secretary Caitlin Helgeson

BOD - Members-At-Large

Tonya Bruce

Helen King

Molly Ward

Christina Gratrix

Destiny Jenkins

Susan Branch

Kim Best-Staton

Kellie Lofton

BOD - Member-At-Large (Sustaining Member) Valerie Patterson

Management Team


Sustainer Advisor Katherine Fuller

Nominating Vice Chair Charlitta Hatch

Vice President of Finance Kamila McDonnough

Communication Council Manager Sara Sprague

Community Impact Council Manager Anastasia Speer

Education Training and Advocacy Council Manager Chrissy Fischer

Human Resource Council Manager Jessica Walker

Fund Development Manager Kate Stewart

Risk Manager Tricia Magee

Management Team Secretary Emily Reichs

Nominating Committee



Committee Members

Anna Portal

Julie Spahn

Kayla Petty

Debbie Hull

Sherri Johnson

Kirsten Pittman

Beth Bechold

ampJLC Holiday Slate Reveal Party

11


AdaCooks Up Healthy OptionsEarlier this fall the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) began an annual

effort to reassess the ways we could help meet needs in our ever-widening

community The addition of new placements allows us to stretch our reach to

new areas while also developing long-lasting partnerships with community

organizations

One of the new placements for 2015-2016 is AdaCooks The 13 person

committee is a partnership with the Ada Jenkins Center of Davidson NC They

have been working tirelessly to develop ldquogood-for-you-and-your-familyrdquo

cooking demonstrations for food pantry clients But before there was the

placement there was the center

Founded in 1937 The Ada Jenkins Center initially began as a school house

Eventually it identified as a place for child development after-school program

food co-op and even a dance studio All of its missions focused on the

betterment of the local population By 1994 it became a center of community

gatherings offering 21 different programs and services to in-need clients

One of the services the Loaves amp Fishes Pantry currently partners with

AdaCooks In conjunction with AdaCooks the JLC provides nutritional

information and cooking guidance for center partners based on grocery

staples currently available in the pantry

The center is similar in appearance to a neighborhood elementary school

There is a jungle gym a green field ripe for dodge-ball and multiple buildings

attached by breezeways Just like the schools of our younger years all who

grace its hallways are demonstrated mutual respect and understanding

Referrals are required for any person visiting the pantry and they are

thenceforth considered clients Based on the size of their family unit a

designated family member will shop the Loaves amp Fishes Food Pantry based

on their needs

The pantry is set up to resemble a supermarket with a canned food section

cheese and dairy section vegetable section and a dry goods section The

clients that visit are in crisis They need some type of support for themselves

or their family and between one challenge or another nutritional eating for

healthy living can fall by the wayside

Nancy Tedder Combs and Amber Shannon lead a committee of 13 women who

possess a wide-range of cooking skills but all are focused on the importance

of nutrition Both women have previous leadership experience within the

League and feel their backgrounds have helped them develop the placement

quickly learn from mistakes and find ways to add value for AdaCooks Early in

the year after one particular event the committee received branded Junior

League aprons from a generous sustainer and since then their intentions may

have become even more evident During monthly meetings the committee

determines the next monthrsquos schedule and cooking demonstration order of

events

On-site while waiting for their turn in the pantrymini-grocery store

AdaCooks members conduct a cooking demonstration using items easily

found within the pantry For four hours the committee informs clients about

the benefits of using better fats or simply switching a vegetable out for picky

eaters For each demonstration eight to 15 families are usually represented

Each family leaves with all the ingredients and the recipe card to make the

dayrsquos dish for their family all provided by the Junior League of Charlotte

Their time and efforts are not in vain The Ada Jenkins Center has received

feedback from clients and families on how much they like the demonstrations

and how it has increased the sense of community along with the emphasis

of simple nutritious cooking when visiting the pantry Speaking to one of

the committee members its easy to see they believe in the importance of

AdaCooks mission

Before their more recent successful events The committee had to evaluate

the needs of The Ada Jenkins Center As a convergence of multiple services to

those in acute crisis the JLC sought to address a community of people in a way

that would enhance improve and provide a tangible benefit

There are ways to help The Ada Jenkins Center outside of the work the

AdaCooks committee does from week to week

bull Donate canned goods and dry shelf-stable items AFTER the holidays that

were not used at Christmas dinner

bull Relieve your suitcase and toiletry bag of all those travel size sanitary

items you may have picked up at a hotel They are the just the right size

for clients

bull Donate toilet paper This item that cannot be purchased with WIC and

government assistance

bull Donate cleaning supplies

By Samantha Hall

12

AdaCooks Up Healthy Options No Bean Turkey

and Sweet Potato Chili

Calories 235

Fat 8 g

Carb 14 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

Cholesterol 81 mg

Sodium 578 mg (without salt)

20 oz 93 lean ground turkey

12 cup onion chopped

3 cloves garlic crushed

10 oz can Rotel mild tomatoes with green chilies

8 oz can tomato sauce

12 tsp cumin or to taste

14 tsp chili powder

14 tsp paprika

1 bayleaf

1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced into 12-inch cubes

Optional One 15 oz can of beansmdashyour choice

Optional toppings cheese sour cream fresh cilantro

In a large skillet brown turkey over medium-high heat breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces and season with salt and cumin

When meat is browned and cooked through (no longer pink) add onion and garlic cook 3 minutes over medium heat

Add the can of Rotel tomatoes sweet potato tomato sauce water cumin chili powder paprika salt and bay leaf (and beans if using)

Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until potatoes are soft and cooked through about 25 minutes stirring occasionally Add 14 cup more water if needed Remove bay leaf and serve

Servings 5 Serving Size 1 cup

Submitted by AdaCooks

13


AJLI ConnectionsGet to know the Junior League of St PetersburgBy Alexandra Samsell

One of the benefits of being a member in the Association of Junior Leagues

International Inc (AJLI) is that we are everywhere There are 293 Leagues in

four different countries If a member moves to a new city chances are that

there will be a Junior League nearby and the transfer process is quite simple

Alexandra Samsell has been involved in three different Junior Leagues in

Tennessee and North Carolina and each one has welcomed her with open arms

It is a wonderful to experience how each Junior League is unique while sharing

similarities The CRIER reached out to the Gentry Adams the president of the

Junior League of St Petersburg Florida to learn about the differences this

League is making in their community

Facts about the Junior League of St Petersburg

President Gentry Adams

Headquarters St Petersburg Florida

Founded March 4 1931

Current Membership 150 Actives 250 Sustainers and 50 Provisionals

Website wwwjlstpeteorg

How does your league make an impact in the community

About five years ago our League transitioned to the Issue-Based Community

Impact model and decided to take on the issue of ldquoschool readinessrdquo under the

umbrella of healthcare nutrition and literacy Our signature event is the Back to

School Care Fair (we just celebrated our 19th year) in which we give out over

1500 backpacks full of school supplies to school-aged children Additionally

we provide free physicals and medical dental vision and diabetes screenings

so that the kids in our community have everything they need for a successful

year Itrsquos always one of my favorite events there is nothing like seeing the joy

on a childrsquos face when they pick out a backpack in their favorite color and walk

away proudly

This year we are beginning the Kids in the Kitchen program so that we can bring

nutrition education to low-income students We will be working with local after-

school programs to teach children about the importance of fiber and protein

and will be whipping up simple recipes with five ingredients or less that they

can take home Wersquove got an exciting vision of how this program can grow in

conjunction with our cityrsquos initiative on food access and education Healthy

St Pete

What makes your league unique

St Petersburg is really a ldquobigrdquo small town Many of our members have been

born and raised in our city so itrsquos always fun to hear about them making

new friends (or reconnecting with old ones) through the Junior League I

love seeing friendships grow that are rooted in a common connection of

wanting to make a difference in our community Itrsquos amazing to witness

what a determined and passionate group of like-minded women can do to

shape our community for the better

Do you have any unique fundraisers or events specific to the Junior

League of St Pete

We have two signature fundraisers currently Fall into Fashion and Whale

of a Sale Fall into Fashion is the perfect afternoon event to attend with

14

ldquoAlmost instantaneously the ladies of the Junior League

took me in and made me feel like family rdquo

your girlfriends sisters moms and daughters Guests

are treated to a yummy lunch attend a fabulous fashion

show from local retailers and play purse bingo for

the chance to win a designer bag This year we also

added pop-up shops so attendees could shop the looks

straight off of the runway Itrsquos such a fun girlsrsquo afternoon

out and has become a beloved event for our members

Paying homage to our roots of running a thrift shop we

now host a one-day rummage sale Whale of a Sale with

a ldquoSip and Seardquo preview party the night before Guests

can shop high-end bargains in the Repeat Boutique or

find their next treasure on our main floor This event

truly takes a League-wide effort to host but it is so

rewarding seeing our shoppers find pieces that they

absolutely adore We look at this event as a way to

serve our community and after the shopping is done

we work with several local organizations to donate any

remaining merchandise For instance we give boysrsquo

clothing to Clothes to Kids which provides children who

cannot afford clothing the chance to ldquoshoprdquo for a weekrsquos

worth of clothing free of charge We love that this event

is not only a fundraiser but also a chance to continue to

support our community

Why do you love being in the Junior League

of St Petersburg

When I moved to St Pete almost four years ago I didnrsquot

know a soul and was nervous about transferring to

the JLSP Almost instantaneously though the ladies

of the Junior League took me in and made me feel like

family I was accepted loved and supported through

several trials and triumphs over the past few years I

always know that when I need a shoulder to cry on or

someone to pop some bubbly and celebrate with I can

count on the ladies of the JLSP I am thankful for their

friendships and that together we can give back to the

beautiful city that we get to call our home

What are your favorite St Pete spots

Irsquom a huge fan of water-front Beach Drive You cannot

go wrong with any of the restaurants or shops there

Make sure you grab a drink at The Canopy as it has

some of the best views in the city Yoursquoll also want to stop by the Dali Museum where you can see

amazing paintings by Salvador Dali Irsquom obsessed with the ldquoPink Palacerdquo aka the Loews Don CeSar

Hotel Even if you donrsquot stay there make sure you grab dinner drinks and visit the beach Itrsquos the

perfect spot to spend an afternoon St Pete Beach is continually one of the top-ranked beaches in

the country so pack your swimsuit for a fun day in the surf and sand

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15


Meet Our Sustainers

A leagacy of serviceBy Shemeka Johnson

Andrea Bierce joined the Junior League in 1974 just after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania

and moving to New York She was an active member in the New York Junior League for more than 25 years

Andrea worked full-time but her early volunteer work was focused on teaching English as a second language

to a variety of people She also sang in a group that visited hospitals and senior citizen housing facilities

Andrea and her husband have two daughters Cameron and Jenny who came out at the New York Junior League

Debutante Ball at the Waldorf Astoria and Plaza Hotel respectively Their son Alex escorted them Almost 10

years ago Andrea de-activated in good standing but reactivated and transferred to the Charlotte Sustainers

Group upon relocation to Charlotte

In addition to teaching and singing in the New York League Andrea helped with a variety of fundraisers such

as the Designer Show house She was involved with other initiatives such as the New Member Welcome

Committee Childrenrsquos Book Drives the Debutante Ball and many others Andrea stated ldquoTeaching English as

a second language had the most immediate impact for many who really did not know or understand English

We worked on practical experiences such as going to the grocery store making an appointment with doctor

or a childrsquos teacher The singing brought a lot of joy as well even though we were a bit flat at timesrdquo Andrea

stated she feels like she grew up with the Junior League Her mother who was also an active member instilled

in her what an extraordinary organization the Junior League is and how participation makes a real difference

ldquoPart of her legacy had always been to give back and for each of her daughters (I am one of three) that meant

being an active member of the Junior League The JLC is very active and a strong contributor to the city so I am

grateful to be here and a part of it even though I continue to work full-time It is also a wonderful way to meet

outstanding people who want to make a differencerdquo Andrea said

Jane Grosse joined the Junior League in Winston-Salem and later transferred to the Junior League of Charlotte

Much of her time in the league has been focused on communications marketing and fund development Jane

served as the Editor of The CRIER one year which was a placement she enjoyed She also served as the Follies

Chair one year which was a big fundraiser for the JLC

As Chair of The Follies Jane was able to raise more than a million dollars that year Jane stated she recalled

a conversation among some of the attendees at The Follies and they were talking about donating to the JLC

simply because they were giving to the JLC The Follies was an entertaining event but it also helped to support

and fund many JLC projects

Jane said ldquoI have been so fortunate to have wonderful mentors during my time in the JLC I have met some of

the smartest most caring individuals I have ever knownrdquo Jane also stated each of the JLC Presidents she has

known have been absolutely amazing and to see how they all lead with such grace and passion is inspirational

ldquoI am proud that the JLC is always doing something for the good of the community The

friendships I have gained have been among the best of my liferdquo Jane said

Andrea Bierce Sustainer

Jane Grosse Sustainer

16

Meet Our Sustainers


Suzy Garvey joined the Junior League in 1974 in South Bend IN and she later transferred to the Junior League

of Charlotte in 1981 Suzy spent several years as an active member of the Junior League of South Bend IN

where she focused on foster care placements Once she transferred to the JLC she served on the Guardian ad

Litem and Cookbook placements She has also been a Sustainer Advisor Suzy stated she also had the pleasure

of mentoring two past JLC Presidents

ldquoIt was a pleasure to spend time with each of these ladies and be a part of their journey as JLC Presidentsrdquo Suzy

said

Suzy has been a Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children since 1981 A Guardian ad Litem serves

as an advocate for children who have been abused and neglected and speaks up for their best interests in court

or other legal situations Suzy said ldquoI would have never been a part of it had it not been for the Junior League

We have saved the lives of many children and itrsquos rewarding to hear their success storiesrdquo

Suzy said ldquoI am proud of the contributions the JLC has made and continues to make to the community I am

also thankful for lifelong friends I have made since joining the JLCrdquo

Dianne Cates joined the Junior League of Charlotte in 1974 shortly after relocating to the city All Provisionals

served at the WearHouse for their first placement For Dianne working in the WearHouse was fun because she

had been raised in a family involved in the clothing business Her next placement focused on researching and

visiting elderly care facilities throughout Charlotte Dianne also served as Public Relations Chair of the JLC

participated in The Follies and finally chaired LeaguePrint a major fundraiser for the JLC Stationary including

engraved items embossed napkins and other items could be purchased through home sales The LeaguePrint

shop located at the JLC Building opened each day for additional sales opportunities This shop was staffed by

JLC volunteers

In 2012 Dianne became the JLC Sustainer President Her goal was to reconnect many who had been inactive

and provide them with opportunities for fellowship The first Sustainer Showcase was launched and the third

has just occurred Each one has been successful

The JLC has members who have so much to give and Dianne said ldquoIrsquom happy to play a small part with such an

outstanding group of womenrdquo

Suzy Garvey Sustainer

Dianne Cates Sustainer

bull When were you an active member of the Junior League

bull What placements did you serve in during your time as an active member

bull What do you feel is your most impactful placement and why

bull What are you most proud of as it relates to your experience in the Junior League

17


Ann McNinch Marilyn Ransom Kay Weatherspoon Jan Stedman and Doris

Hartman have the thrilling experience of being the first to work on the

Planetarium Project designed to develop [] educational programs which will

help prepare Charlotte-Mecklenburg school children for Planetarium visits

the aim of which is to augment the studentsrsquo classroom experience by serving

as a laboratory experience in astronomy beyond the normal classroom work

The main function of our committee is to assist the teachers in preparing their

students for their planetarium visit through an educational program which will

include developing and preparing a Curriculum Guide for Teachers a series

of small traveling school-loan exhibits on astronomy and an automated-slide

program on astronomy

The Planetarium Curriculum Guide for Teachers will provide classroom

preparation in such areas as a basic vocabulary of terms used in astronomy

the location of celestial bodies in space and seasonal changes The Guide

will also include follow-up activities which will reinforce the Planetarium

visit as a learning experience The school-loan exhibits will be simple and

informative and will help provide a background in basic astronomy and a

better understanding of certain basic astronomical principles

The automated-slide program will include an introduction to astronomy

providing the students with basic concepts and principles of the universe by

means of slides and a synchronized tape recorder which a League girl will

take to the school classroom and monitor The primary work of the committee

From the Archives

ldquoA Real Learning Experiencerdquo

A 1964 article looks at new projects from

that year that are still as important todayBy Sara Sprague and Amy Ford

This 1964 article from The CRIER highlights successful projects that the women

of The Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) carried out The JLCrsquos impact on the

Nature Museum is especially notable in light of the recent announcement of a

$28 million 5-year expansion project as it approaches its 70th birthday

in 2016

M Covington writes ldquoIt was eighteen years ago when the Charlotte Junior League

was instrumental in arousing the cityrsquos interest in the need for and benefits of

a Childrenrsquos Nature Museum As a demonstration we contributed $5000 over a

three-year period and in 1948 voted to adopt the Museum as our project We

assumed the $8000 existing budget and agreed to pay $8000 more over a two-

year period However the Museum was fast outgrowing its tiny quarters in Cecil

Street and in 1950 the plans for the new $69000 building at Freedom Park were

approved by the League An ambitious project but in two and a half short years

the League was able to burn the mortgage

The following year 1953 the League again voted to contribute to the museum

in the amount of $13000 for specified additions to the building With the

installation of the Planetarium two years later the League concluded its two-fold

program of building and volunteer services at the Nature Museum Made possible

by income from the THRIFT SHOP two Follies a Benefit Tea and Fashion Show a

ldquoParade of Quartetsrdquo and a Charity Ball the Leaguersquos contribution to the museum

at this time totaled $103500 and many volunteer hours

ldquoLast year the League voted to meet a challenge donation of $20000 to build a

larger and permanent Planetarium the heart of which is the Spitz A-3-P Projector

which is one of the most versatile space-science teaching machines available No

instrument even the largest available is more capable of producing the illusion

of the night sky and solar system It will reproduce the sky from any point on

earth and show an entire nightrsquos progression of stars

With the official opening of the Planetarium in October the Charlotte Junior

League realized the fulfillment of another dream and the beginning of a

fascinating placement opportunity for willing League volunteers

Ann Sturges and her committee which consists of Ann Norton Martha Carmichael

The 1950s ushered in a new wave of placements and committees along with the initial steps towards a new headquarters for the Junior League of Charlotte Undoubtedly the relocation and expansion of the Charlotte Nature Museum in its new home was the crowning achievement of the decade

1950 marked the groundbreaking for the new location of the museum With a commitment of $123909 the Charlotte Junior League pledged not only dollars but also volunteers whom singlehandedly ran the museum until permanent staff came onboard in 1954

One of the biggest concerns of the decade was public education In 1954 the US Supreme Court found racial s e g r e g a t i o n in the school unconstitutional while the Cold War kicked off c o m p e t i t i o n between the US and Russians in the fields of scientific and techno log i ca l

education In recognition of these pressing needs the JLC moved to make education its main focus

In addition the Charlotte Nature Museum the JLC became involved in childrenrsquos theater puppetry radio and TV programming the establishing of the Remedial Reading Center and funding a Girl Scout Camp at Lake Lure

Television began to play a larger role in American family life with local programming rolling out shows geared towards educating children In 1951 Charlottersquos WBT began live telecasting and shortly thereafter partnered with the JLC in the production of a series of 10 programs on the responsibilities of citizenship entitled ldquoWhat Matters Mostrdquo It was during this time that

1950sA Groundbreaking Decade

MilestonesAbove 1956 - Charlotte Nature museum at Freedom Park

Left 1956 - Children getting acquainted with a reptile at the Charlotte Nature Museum

the Leaguersquos Radio Committee also got involved It joined forces with the Charlotte School Board the Charlotte Symphony and WBT to produce a 13-week radio series ldquoMen Who Make Musicrdquo exposing local school kids to music from some of the worldrsquos best composers

The Junior League Childrenrsquos Theater a popular placement in the 1950s introduced children to live theater by staging classics like Peter Pan and Sleeping Beauty

When it came to fundraising the Thrift Shop continued to be the major source of revenue for the League during the 1950s The annual childrenrsquos Easter matinee at the Manor Theater required donations of clothes and other items for admission in order to help keep the store stocked A 1957 issue of The CRIER notes members rejoiced when the Thrift Shop netted $6000 Other fundraisers during this decade included the Follies in 1951 and 1957 a charity ball a horseshow and tours through ldquoHotpoint Houserdquo to see a modern home

The country was on the path of change by the end of the 1950s and the JLC responded to those changes by connecting with local leaders about the needs of the community In gratitude the community extended its hand to the League Myers Park Presbyterian Church donated what was then known as the ldquoWhite Cottagerdquo to the League to use as a headquarters building starting in 1960 With the help of Charlotte city leaders members moved the building to its new location beside Freedom Park for a lease of 20-years

All in all the 1950s was a decade to remember not only for the Junior League of Charlotte but for the city of Charlotte as well

1950-1951 Ground was broken for the Charlotte Nature Museum

1952-1953 Final payment was made for the Charlotte Nature Museum building Project Finding Committee organized

1953-1954 ldquoMen Who Make Musicrdquo series inaugurated in conjunction with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra the Charlotte School Board and WBT Junior League Charity BallrdquoRed Rose Cotillionrdquo netted $3269 for

the Community Fund The Thrift Shop expanded and moved across Trade Street into new quarters

1954-1955 Spitz (Kelly) Planetarium installed at the Charlotte Nature Museum

1956-1957 For the first time the Junior League adopted two projects simultaneously the Charlotte Reading Center pledging $30000 and the Girl Scout Camp at Lake Lure pledging $10000

1957-1958 The follies ldquoAngelrsquos Revuerdquo netted $22622

1958-1959 Final contribution to the Charlotte Reading Center of $10000 on a three-year pledge of $30000 was paid Made final payment of $3340 to Camp Occoneechee completing three-year pledge of $10000 Pledged $9500 over a three-year period to Youth Concerts

1959-1960 Construction begun on a headquarters building financed by contributions from League members and their friends

Members performing in the 1957 Follies

ldquoAngels Revuerdquo

1956 - League members who all had a daughter who were active members of the JLC

Mrs M Lee Heath(Anne Purnell)

1955-1956 President

Mrs Addison Brenizer Jr (Meredith Marshall)1956-1957 President

Mrs Neil MacMillan (Lola Whisnant Zaccagni)

1957-1958 President

Mrs William K Van Allen (Sally Schall)

1958-1959 President

Mrs J Emmett Sebrell (Alice Bell)

1959-1960 President

Mrs William I Coddington (Gladys Tillett)

1950-1951 President

Mrs Walter E Daniel (Perry Gibson)

1951-1952 President

Mrs William T Buice Jr (Genevieve Ramsaur) 1952-1953 President

Mrs John Cunningham (Nella Douglas)

1953-1954 President

Mrs Robert Lassiter Jr (Elizabeth Fitton)

1954-1955 President

Bottom Left Clockwise

unknown

1951 Follies

18

in this part of the program will center around preparing the

contents selecting the visuals which are to be photographed

and writing the script for the text of the sound tape

Although the Planetarium is for all ages with school programs

arranged by request and with two regularly scheduled public

Planetarium shows- Saturdays and Sundays 330 pm It is

the school children who will make the greatest use of it For

many of them a Planetarium visit will be one of the richest

experiences in their lives a real learning experience

Three Museum staff members- Mrs Luther Kelly Sr

Planetarium Director Mr Grant MacLaren Exhibits Curator and

Mrs Dorothy Beetle Educational Curator- will work with Ann

Sturges and her committee in implementing this tremendous

undertakingrdquo

By the end of the 20th century the JLC had donated almost

$166000 to the Nature Museum While the Planetarium no

longer stands it provided rich educational opportunities

to children for many years The JLC is be proud of how the

League has invested in Charlottersquos children for almost ninety

years and continues to today

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By Olga Kearns Billups

Since the inception of the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) in 1926

members have prided themselves on standing tall in community service

A major iniative of the Junior League is an emphasis on family support

In past years the JLC partnered with community agencies such as The

Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte and Thompson Child and Family

Focus Not only did the JLC donate

financially but League volunteers

donated thousands of hours to

planned events and the daily

operations of these facilities

Partnerships of this kind keep the

JLC deeply rooted in the community

Two current family support programs

provide further example of how

the JLC continues to help families

Second Harvest and Done in A Day

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

Each year the League continues to sow its seeds in the community

through programs like Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM)

The SHFBM committee focuses on three major volunteer programs that

address hunger ndash the Mobile Food Pantry the Backpack Program and

Holiday Food Drive With the help of its volunteers the committee is able

to achieve its goals while strengthening and enriching the lives of families

in the community

This year the Second Harvest committee

is led by Alana Lopez Chair and

Elizabeth Grymes Vice-chair There

are a total of 18 committee members

including seven returning from the

2014-15 JLC year

ldquoThe fact that over half the members

returned this year reflects how much

the volunteers enjoy this partnershiprdquo

Alana said

ldquoPartnerships of this kind keep the JLC

deeply rooted in the community rdquo

Standing Tall in Service

22

VOLUNTEERING AT THE RELATIVES Katrina McLin Katherine Morgan Sharon Slider Anne Skinner Nicki Bradley Betsy Buse and Marian Steele serve dinner

Standing Tall in ServiceldquoThe committee has set long and short term goals this year The short term

goals are to maximize current funding to feed the maximum number of children

possible and to engage as many JLC associates as possible throughout the

school year to assist SHFBM with the Backpack Program at Reid Park Academy

and at several school mobile pantries held during the school year The long

term goal is to continue to work together to distribute healthier food to hungry

children through growth of the Backpack and Mobile School Pantry programs or

other new programs that we create togetherrdquo

Each year the Mobile Pantry Program puts more than 400 mobile pantries in

place each of which carries an average of nine pounds of food per trip into the

most rural areas The JLC Second Harvest committee significantly assists with

this effort by providing 50000 pounds of nutritious food and household items

to 200 families in need During each of the four mobile food pantries at Reid

Park volunteers help set up tables of food to distribute to the children and

families of Reid Park

Additionally the SHFBM backpack program provides a weekly backpack of

nutritious food to 50-100 students each week for the entire school year

Committee members pick up these backpacks and deliver them to Reid Park

every Friday Volunteers also stuff backpacks twice a month at the Second

Harvest Food Bank warehouse In total SHFBM operates over 100 Backpack

Programs in approximately 16 counties that provide children with nutritious

foods on weekends and holidays when school meals are not available

This year the JLC launched a new program The Holiday Food Drive The goal was

to collect as many canned goods as possible to donate to SHFBM by November

20 for the holiday season Members dropped off donations at the WearHouse

and JLC Building While the Second Harvest Committee has made a difference

with all three of these programs the number of children still going hungry on

a daily basis is staggering To learn more about these children and how to help

visit wwwsecondharvestmetrolinaorg

Done In A Day

Done In A Day is an opportunity for league volunteers to get involved in

meaningful specific programs that can be ldquodone in a dayrdquo Members donate

their time and energy to a variety of service projects that meet an immediate

need for families and community partners

Holden Sours Done In A Day Committee Chair said ldquoMembers of the committee

meet monthly usually to debrief on prior events talk about what is upcoming

and brainstorm any ideas members may have We typically try to make the

meeting a social event to thank our committee for all of their hard workrdquo

The committee has much to celebrate this year It has been busy staffing the

events such as

bull Camp Luck of Levine Hospital - In November the group met to plan Pizza and

Pillowcases a program that will provide pillowcases for children with heart

defects at Levine Hospital An associate from Camp Luck attended the meeting

to explain and demonstrate how to make the pillowcases The pillowcases

themselves will be made during a pizza party

bull The Relatives Youth Shelter - The group hosts several events during the

year at the Relatives Youth Shelter a program that offers a safe haven for kids

and their families Events include game night where they played Apples to

Apples as well as served dinner A sundae ice cream bar was also a big hit

bull Family HealthLink - In September committee members staff the JLCrsquos

Family HealthLink event This event is open to the public and children can

receive health assessments including vision dental and hearing screenings

bull Autumn in the Park Festival ndash In October JLC members served as arts and

crafts volunteers at the Arts for Life booth during therdquoAutumn in the Parkrdquo

festival

bull JLC WearHouse Craft Project ndash The group created Thanksgiving-inspired art

projects including turkeys made out of construction paper and feathers with

children while their parents shopped at the JLC WearHouse

bull KinderMourn ndash Committee members made blankets in a variety of colors to

distribute to children when they have their screenings in early 2016

bull Second Harvest Warehouse - Members volunteered at the Second Harvest

Warehouse assisting with the food drive

bull Alexander Youth Network (AYN) - Throughout December members of this

committee wrapped Angel Tree presents so children living at the AYN facility

will have a gift to open on Christmas morning

ldquoI have heard a lot of women talk about how much they like being on the

committee because of the variety of different projects we do We help a lot

of other JLC committees with their events but we also are able to give back

to smaller organizations who do not currently have a formal partnership with

the League I think it helps to raise awareness for non-profit organizations

and promotes the mission of the JLCrdquo says Holden

23


The State of the Charlotte Dinner Plate

By Jessica Cook

Throughout the nine decades that the Junior League

of Charlotte Inc (JLC) has been in existence

there has been a focus on affecting change in our

community

Whether itrsquos through sitting on a board or

volunteering at a school the JLC is visible helping

individuals families and organizations However

there is equally important advocacy work taking

place behind the scenes

The Junior League of Charlottersquos Advocacy and

Public Awareness Committee plays an active role

in both facilitating advocacy and researching areas

of concern relevant to the city of Charlotte Based

on their research the Board of Directors and the

Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee annually

determine an advocacy issue for the Junior League

of Charlotte Access to Healthy Food in the Charlotte

Community is the JLCrsquos latest community impact and

advocacy issue

According to the Food Atlas Research Mecklenburg

County has more than 72000 residents who are

living in an area designated as a food desert The

US Department of Agriculture defines a food desert

as an urban neighborhood or rural town without

ready access to fresh healthy and affordable food

This is significant because the dietary choices

available in food deserts are often unhealthy and

non-nutritious Without easy access to grocery stores

residents living in food deserts have limited produce

availability and therefore rarely eat fresh fruits

and vegetables Residents in these areas are often

limited to fast food retailers and convenience stores

full of processed and pre-packaged snacks When a

community lacks access to healthy food many people

who may desire to live healthier lifestyles have

difficulty doing so

How the Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee is Addressing Charlotte Food Deserts

A recent WBTV production entitled ldquoInside a

Charlotte Food Desertrdquo features the story of a

Charlotte mother In order to access healthy food

she must make a 48 minute one-way journey to

the grocery store Her trip involves a bus the light

rail and a walk across South Boulevard Her story

also expresses the ease with which she could feed

her children fast food but her desire to provide

them with a healthier and more delicious life

The JLC Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee

has and will continue to host ldquoWine and Wisdomrdquo

events These events are designed to increase

awareness on food deserts and the lack of access

to healthy foods The upcoming Wine and Wisdom

on January 20 2016 will be a screening of the

documentary film A Place at the Table which

explores food insecurity in America According

to Sherri Belfield Chair of the JLC Advocacy and

Public Awareness Committee ldquoAccess to healthy

foods results in stronger families which results in

stronger communities We all benefit when our

communities are strongrdquo Junior League members

who are interested in increasing their own

awareness or learning how they can advocate for

the issue of access to healthy food in the Charlotte

community are encouraged to attend the following

Wine and Wisdom events

Documentary Screening

Wednesday January 20 2016

Spring Wine and Wisdom

Wednesday March 16 2016

24

Thank You to Our Corporate SponsorsThe Junior League of Charlotte Inc would like to thank the Corporate Sponsors listed below for their financial support during the current year

(2015-2016) Our community projects could not achieve such great success without their generous sponsorship These relationships are vital to our

continued ability to make a difference throughout Charlotte Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors

Food Deserts in North Carolina

Food Access Research Atlas 2013

Counties with Food DesertsTier 1 Counties with Food Deserts

Food Deserts

Census Blockgroups

Zip Code Boundaries

Food Deserts in Mecklenburg County


25


As We Move Forward Time to Reflect BackBy Betsey Dillon

As the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) builds up to its 90th year anniversary take a look back at several major accomplishments since its beginning in 1926

1920sIn January of 1926 30 philanthropic women formed the JLC out of what was previously known as the Welfare League The new Junior League joined the Association of Junior Leagues International Inc (AJLI) with $84341 from the treasury of the Welfare League Then-President Catherine Garrett Morehead Cluett said in her yearly report ldquoWe felt very grateful very

humble and very willing to work and wait to find a real place to fill and call our own in the communityrdquo

1920sThe Junior League Baby Home became the organizationrsquos first large-scale project in the community on April 24 1926 with the formal public opening held on May 18 This was the primary commitment of the League during the first two years of its

establishment The CRIER was first published during the 1927-1928 year and was aptly named after the crying babies in the Junior League Baby Home

1920s In March of its first year the League took in a provisional class of 18 members and three transfers Eight volunteer hours were required of both active and provisional members however due to both the importance of the project and the small

membership base most women easily exceeded the hourly requirement

1930sIn 1935 the Baby Home closed its doors Adoption cases were being taken over by the welfare department government

aid was given to dependent children and babies were left in their own homes whenever possible or placed in foster homes In total the JLC contributed $37000 to the project The building was rented for a few years and then sold with the

proceeds being put back into welfare service

1930s To meet the needs of the Leaguersquos fundraising efforts the Thrift Shop (now the WearHouse) was introduced in 1936 in uptown Charlotte The Thrift Shop offered the community an affordable place to shop as well as valuable training opportunities for JLC members In its first six months of business the store reported gross receipts of $1737 and net

profits of $640 Today the WearHouse is Leaguersquos longest running fundraiser

1940sThe Old North State Cookbook was first published in 1942 It was sold for $206

and was delivered by bicycle to save gas money In The CRIER JLC members jest that the James K Polk Fruit Cake on page 13 weighs 16 pounds when baked

The cookbooks brought in nearly $2900 for the organization

1920sMilestonesIn January of 1926 30 philanthropic women formed the Charlotte Junior League out of what was previously known as the Welfare League League chapters from Nashville Tennessee (as the proposer) Atlanta Georgia (as the sponsor) Winston-Salem North Carolina and Jacksonville Florida (as the inspectors) assisted the Charlotte organization in joining the Association of Junior Leagues of America (AJLA)

The new Charlotte Junior League as it was then named joined the AJLA with money in the coffers totaling $84331 from the treasury of the Welfare League Said then President Catherine Garrett Morehead Cluett in her yearly report ldquoWe felt very grateful very humble and very willing to work and wait to find a real place to fill and call our own in the communityrdquo

This ideal was met more quickly than expected when at the Cooperative Social Agencies Association that met in January at City Hall the Alexander Childrenrsquos Home asked if the League would help establish a baby home in order to take care of newborns who were not old enough for the Thompson Orphanage The task was exactly what the first Charlotte Junior League members were aiming for although at such an early stage in organization the magnitude of the project caused brief hesitation In order to be sure that the League would be able to perform the required work members decided they would first see what kind of support they could garner from Charlotte residents and businesses

Support was exactly what the League received collecting donations from the local newspapers merchants drugstores dairies laundries and individuals A five-room cottage was also donated rent-free for one year The Junior League Baby Home became the organizationrsquos first large-scale project in the community on April 24 1926 with the formal public opening on May 18 This was the primary commitment of the League during the first two years of its establishment The CRIER was first published during the 1927-1928 year and was aptly named after the crying babies in the Junior League Baby Home

While most of the funds collected the first year were from public donation the League also held several fundraisers to establish the Baby Home Members organized rummage sales and a dance Members also participated in a fundraiser with the Charlotte Polo Team from which the League retained the proceeds of all ticket sales from the Charlotte-Harvard Polo game totaling $154 The funds raised the

The Beginning of a Legacyfirst year of the Charlotte Junior League totaled $261486 and the community disbursements equaled $127887

Charlotte Junior League members were also active on other community boards such as the Alexander Childrenrsquos Home Thompson Orphanage and the YWCA The Charlotte Junior League also sent a member delegate to

sit on the Cooperative Nurses Association Board This presence in the community gave the League not only a louder voice but also increased support

In March of that first year the League took in a provisional class of 18 members and three transfers Eight volunteer hours were required of both the active and provisional members however due to both the importance of the project and their small membership base the women worked many more easily exceeded the requirement

ldquoThe Junior League Committees have functioned splendidly The responsiveness and enthusiasm of the girls has been very gratifying and their help and understanding has overcome many tedious moments and has made my service a very great pleasure and privilegerdquo wrote Cluett

It is fitting that the first year of the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) was marked with ambitious initiatives The fortitude and commitment embodied by its first members are the standards by which the JLC is known today

Photo Credits1-The Baby Hospital Team2- Cluett3- Cansler4- Henderson5- Luncheon6- Charlotte Observer7- Highlights8- New League Officers

26

As We Move Forward Time to Reflect Back

1940sIn 1948 the League voted to adopt the Charlotte Nature Museum as a project The JLC was responsible for

the entire budget with the goal of moving the museum from 325 North Cecil Street to a $50000 building on a 30-acre tract at Freedom Park In April 1949 the Follies brought in $16000 for the new Charlotte Nature

Museum building and 1950 marked the groundbreaking for the new location of the museum In addition to a total contribution of $123909 the Charlotte Junior League also supplied volunteers who singlehandedly ran the

museum until permanent staff came onboard in 1954

1950s The country was on the path of change by the end of the 1950s and the JLC responded to those changes by

connecting with local leaders to focus on community needs Myers Park Presbyterian Church donated what was then known as the ldquoWhite Cottagerdquo as League headquarters in 1960 With the help of Charlotte city leaders

members moved the building to its new location beside Freedom Park

1970s In 1971 the League sponsored its first pieces of legislation House Bills 203 and 204 entitled ldquoAdvocacy for Childrenrdquo In the following years the JLC in conjunction with other North Carolina Junior Leagues successfully

passed legislation that provided the state with its first public kindergartens

1980sThe city of Charlotte faced an unexpected challenge in the fall of 1989 Hurricane Hugo made a direct hit on the

Queen City on September 21 1989 ldquoVOLUNTEERSThe Spirit of Charlotterdquo was a most appropriate theme for this year as members responded with donations of food clothing time and funds Members voted to approve the Boardrsquos motion to donate $8000 to Crisis Assistance Ministry in Charlotte as well as $2500 to the Junior League

of Charleston for Hugo relief efforts

2000s In 2004 and 2005 the Leaguersquos focus shifted to the Healthy Child Initiative Shortly after the focus shifted the

JLC committed to partner with Levine Childrenrsquos Hospital to fund the Junior League of Charlotte Inc Family Resource Center Over the next few years more than one million dollars was raised through the Cornerstone

campaign and the center opened in 2007 as an information library for patientrsquos families In addition to the JLC Family Resource Center other new placements were added to support the Healthy Child Initiative

27


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Join the Junior League of Charlotte on social media Share your own JLC photos by using the hashtag jlcharlotte

Keep up-to-date with the JLC Blog

29


Meet The CRIER

Michelle Grose Morgan Cooper

Olga Kearns Billups

Hannah Travis

Sara SpragueAmy Ford

EditorMichelle works in marketing

and in her freetime she enjoys making wheel-thrown pottery

and baking

Assistant EditorMorgan is a newlywed from

Charleston She loves seafood red wine and her sweet

pup Lola

Ad Sales ManagerHannah is an engaged native

Charlottean She enjoys traveling reading and staying

active and healthy

Production ManagerReporterOlga lives with her husband of

17 years Tyrone their son Mark and their dogs

Copy EditorSara is a happily married

mom of two splitting her time between family consulting the JLC play

dates and pee wee soccer She loves wine grilling and

enjoying the outdoors

Copy EditorAmy works in the public

health field and lives in Cotswold with her husband young son

and 2 dogs

30

Kristin List Shemeka Johnson

Chemere Davis Jessica Cook Samantha Hall Betsey Dillon Reporter

Chemere enjoys laughing and spending time with her

dog Zeus

ReporterJessica is working on her

masters in Medical Physiology She loves to ski and hang out

with Daisy her mini schnauzer

ReporterSamantha is engaged and is from Seneca South Carolina You will find her noshing on a

homemade dish or reading

ReporterBetsey lives in Charlotte and

graduated from Davidson She and her husband Tim recently

had their first child Charlie

Photography EditorKristin lives in Huntersville with her husband currently

fixing up their new home for their first child to arrive in

February 2016

Reporter Shemeka is from Riegelwood NC and is married to her high school sweetheart She loves adventurous vacations good

movies fine dining and crafts

Alexandra SamsellReporter

Alexandra is a transfer from the Junior League of Greensboro She lives in

Charlotte and is currently a brand strategist for a local marketing firm She loves

animals and cake decorating

31


JLC 2015 - 2016 Fact Sheet

Mission StatementThe Junior League of Charlotte

Inc (JLC) is an organization of women committed to promoting

voluntarism to developing the potential of women and to

improving the community through the effective action and leadership

of trained volunteers

Reaching Out StatementThe Junior League of Charlotte

Inc and The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI)

reach out to women of all races religions and national origins who

demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism

Vision StatementThe Junior League of Charlotte Inc will be a leading force in improving the lives of children and families in

this community

Community CommitmentThe Junior League of Charlotte

Inc annually reviews project proposals submitted by community agencies andor League focus area

committees Final decisions are voted upon by the membership and

are based on community needs membership interest and available

League resources

Community Projects 2015-2016

Since June 2013 the JLC has embraced the Healthy Family Initiative (HFI) an expansion of the Healthy Child Initiative focusing on the physical dental and mental health needs of Charlotte area children with an emphasis on the importance of family decisions and their impact on children

Community Projects JLC Dollars Allocated

JLC VolunteerHours Allocated

Leadership

Lisa L Johnson President Shannon L Vandiver President-Elect Woozie Dell Executive Director

00

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The Membership

bull Almost 2000 Charlotte-area women are members of the JLCbull More than 700 of our members are Active members who engage in hands-on community and internal

volunteer commitments and manage our organization Most of our Active members also work in a variety of industries across the Charlotte region

bull More than 1000 of our members are Sustaining members who have previously served as Active members of our League but now serve in advisory roles and provide support to the JLC

bull Nearly 100 women have entered our Provisional Course this year seeking JLC membership

Training and Education

bull The Junior League of Charlotte Inc provides diverse opportunities to our membership and community for training and personal development with programs such as the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) the Public Policy Institute the JLC Mentor Program and Get on Board and with training seminars on professional career leadership and health topics

Advocacy

bull The JLC engages in advocacy at the local state and national level through researching and addressing issues relevant to our Health Family Initiative The current Advocacy focus is on food deserts and the lack of access to healthy foods The JLC Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee and the State Public Affairs Committee propose public stands for the JLC and educate our members and community stakeholders on JLC advocacy initiatives including by providing information to public officials through the Annual Public Officials Breakfast held at the JLC headquarters each spring

Points of Interest

bull Founded in 1926 the JLC has provided more than 15 million hours of volunteer service and over $135 million dollars to the Charlotte community

bull The JLC is a member of the The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc (AJLI) which is comprised of 293 Leagues throughout the US Great Britain Mexico and Canada with a collective membership of more than 155000 women


Leadership


Contact Information

1332 Maryland Avenue Charlotte NC 28209 | Phone (704) 375-5993 | Fax (704) 375-9730 Monday-Thursday 830 am - 430 pm amp Friday 830 am - 12 pm wwwjlcharlotteorg | infojlcharlotteorg | twittercomJL_Charlotte wwwfacebookcomjlcharlotte

33


Building Residential Dreams(704) 733-9566

knightresidentialgroupcom

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JLC NEWSUpcoming Member Events

January 5 2016 Training - Learning to Lead in JLC 630-800 pm

This training will prepare participants to take on leadership positions within the League This class will explain what the key leadership roles are and what skills are needed to be successful in these roles This event is open to JLC members ONLY and is approved for one Membership Credit Space is limited to 30 attendees

January 9 2016 Provisional Community Partnership Tour 830-1130 am

This is a mandatory Provisional event Come learn about the JLCrsquos history and our community partners Meet at the JLC building

January 11 2016 January General Membership Meeting 630 pm

The January General Membership Meeting will be held at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center located at 4740 Randolph Rd Charlotte NC 28211 Our special guest speaker is AJLIrsquos Vicki Clark

January 26 2016 Training - Poverty Simulation 630-800 pm

Poverty simulation is a training designed to make participants aware of the challenges of living as a low income family trying to provide for their family month to month The simulation will give insight into the sensitive and fragile lives of the communities in which we serve

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bull Business Litigationbull Financial Services Litigationbull Arbitrationbull Condemnation Casesbull Class Action Casesbull Consumer Financial Protection Bureaubull Energy Lawbull Trademark Law

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this community





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Leadership


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Contact Information


33




34










35




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March 10


Coming Soon

36








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6


4LETTER FROM

OUR PRESIDENT



TEAM SPOTLIGHT

11HOLIDAY PARTY AND

SLATE REVEAL

12ADACOOKS

14AJLI CONNECTIONS


18FROM THE ARCHIVES

22FAMILY SUPPORT

PARTNERSHIPS


MECKLENBURG COUNTY


THE YEARS





7

























talented teamrdquo





By Chemere Davis






come























8








































































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9












WearHouse










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Lockaby





Charlotte









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programs




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years


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By Sara Sprague













Dianne Cates


























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Charlotte Slate

Board of Directors







Tonya Bruce

Helen King

Molly Ward

Christina Gratrix

Destiny Jenkins

Susan Branch

Kim Best-Staton

Kellie Lofton


Management Team















Committee Members

Anna Portal

Julie Spahn

Kayla Petty

Debbie Hull

Sherri Johnson

Kirsten Pittman

Beth Bechold


11






organizations






















on their needs















events













AdaCooks mission











for clients




By Samantha Hall

12



Calories 235

Fat 8 g

Carb 14 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

Cholesterol 81 mg








14 tsp chili powder

14 tsp paprika

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13





























away proudly







St Pete










League of St Pete



14



























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15


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16

Meet Our Sustainers








said














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17
























From the Archives








in 2016






















































1955-1956 President



1957-1958 President


1958-1959 President


1959-1960 President


1950-1951 President


1951-1952 President



1953-1954 President


1954-1955 President


unknown

1951 Follies

18














undertakingrdquo







BALLET

POINTE

LYRICAL

JAZZ

TAP

MODERN

HIP HOP

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TUMBLE TOTS

ACROBATICS




Reachfor the Stars

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for Ages 2-Adult

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Dancewear amp Shoes

19


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22































Done In A Day










events such as















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23



By Jessica Cook




community















advocacy issue

















difficulty doing so

































24







Food Deserts

Census Blockgroups

Zip Code Boundaries



25






























26

















27


KeepingSocial

28



29


Meet The CRIER


Olga Kearns Billups

Hannah Travis




and baking



pup Lola



active and healthy









and 2 dogs

30




dog Zeus











February 2016







31













this community





League resources





Leadership


00

32

The Membership







Advocacy


Points of Interest




Leadership


Contact Information


33




34










35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE



March 10


Coming Soon

36







Mark Your Calendars





5











All the best


6


4LETTER FROM

OUR PRESIDENT



TEAM SPOTLIGHT

11HOLIDAY PARTY AND

SLATE REVEAL

12ADACOOKS

14AJLI CONNECTIONS


18FROM THE ARCHIVES

22FAMILY SUPPORT

PARTNERSHIPS


MECKLENBURG COUNTY


THE YEARS





7

























talented teamrdquo





By Chemere Davis






come























8








































































other committees


9












WearHouse










Nominating





nomination




Lockaby





Charlotte









community projects














Press Releases




Risk Manager





Finance Committee




programs




as well





years


10

By Sara Sprague













Dianne Cates


























forwardrdquo












Charlotte Slate

Board of Directors







Tonya Bruce

Helen King

Molly Ward

Christina Gratrix

Destiny Jenkins

Susan Branch

Kim Best-Staton

Kellie Lofton


Management Team















Committee Members

Anna Portal

Julie Spahn

Kayla Petty

Debbie Hull

Sherri Johnson

Kirsten Pittman

Beth Bechold


11






organizations






















on their needs















events













AdaCooks mission











for clients




By Samantha Hall

12



Calories 235

Fat 8 g

Carb 14 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

Cholesterol 81 mg








14 tsp chili powder

14 tsp paprika

1 bayleaf










13





























away proudly







St Pete










League of St Pete



14



























of St Petersburg




































15


Meet Our Sustainers





































16

Meet Our Sustainers








said














JLC volunteers












17
























From the Archives








in 2016






















































1955-1956 President



1957-1958 President


1958-1959 President


1959-1960 President


1950-1951 President


1951-1952 President



1953-1954 President


1954-1955 President


unknown

1951 Follies

18














undertakingrdquo







BALLET

POINTE

LYRICAL

JAZZ

TAP

MODERN

HIP HOP

MUSICAL THEATRE

TUMBLE TOTS

ACROBATICS




Reachfor the Stars

Dance Classes

for Ages 2-Adult

704-525-6555

Dancewear amp Shoes

19


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tine

Spe

row

rsquos p

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in c

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ng ta

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s ho

nor

the

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t 90

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ed a

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in the community






2014-15 JLC year




Alana said




22































Done In A Day










events such as















festival

















23



By Jessica Cook




community















advocacy issue

















difficulty doing so

































24







Food Deserts

Census Blockgroups

Zip Code Boundaries



25






























26

















27


KeepingSocial

28



29


Meet The CRIER


Olga Kearns Billups

Hannah Travis




and baking



pup Lola



active and healthy









and 2 dogs

30




dog Zeus











February 2016







31













this community





League resources





Leadership


00

32

The Membership







Advocacy


Points of Interest




Leadership


Contact Information


33




34










35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE



March 10


Coming Soon

36










All the best


6


4LETTER FROM

OUR PRESIDENT



TEAM SPOTLIGHT

11HOLIDAY PARTY AND

SLATE REVEAL

12ADACOOKS

14AJLI CONNECTIONS


18FROM THE ARCHIVES

22FAMILY SUPPORT

PARTNERSHIPS


MECKLENBURG COUNTY


THE YEARS





7

























talented teamrdquo





By Chemere Davis






come























8








































































other committees


9












WearHouse










Nominating





nomination




Lockaby





Charlotte









community projects














Press Releases




Risk Manager





Finance Committee




programs




as well





years


10

By Sara Sprague













Dianne Cates


























forwardrdquo












Charlotte Slate

Board of Directors







Tonya Bruce

Helen King

Molly Ward

Christina Gratrix

Destiny Jenkins

Susan Branch

Kim Best-Staton

Kellie Lofton


Management Team















Committee Members

Anna Portal

Julie Spahn

Kayla Petty

Debbie Hull

Sherri Johnson

Kirsten Pittman

Beth Bechold


11






organizations






















on their needs















events













AdaCooks mission











for clients




By Samantha Hall

12



Calories 235

Fat 8 g

Carb 14 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

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30




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February 2016







31













this community





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Leadership


Contact Information


33




34










35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE



March 10


Coming Soon

36
























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come























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Charlotte Slate

Board of Directors







Tonya Bruce

Helen King

Molly Ward

Christina Gratrix

Destiny Jenkins

Susan Branch

Kim Best-Staton

Kellie Lofton


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Committee Members

Anna Portal

Julie Spahn

Kayla Petty

Debbie Hull

Sherri Johnson

Kirsten Pittman

Beth Bechold


11






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AdaCooks mission











for clients




By Samantha Hall

12



Calories 235

Fat 8 g

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Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

Cholesterol 81 mg








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of St Petersburg




































15


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Meet Our Sustainers








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From the Archives








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1955-1956 President



1957-1958 President


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1954-1955 President


unknown

1951 Follies

18














undertakingrdquo







BALLET

POINTE

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community















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difficulty doing so

































24







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Census Blockgroups

Zip Code Boundaries



25






























26

















27


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28



29


Meet The CRIER


Olga Kearns Billups

Hannah Travis




and baking



pup Lola



active and healthy









and 2 dogs

30




dog Zeus











February 2016







31













this community





League resources





Leadership


00

32

The Membership







Advocacy


Points of Interest




Leadership


Contact Information


33




34










35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE



March 10


Coming Soon

36








































































other committees


9












WearHouse










Nominating





nomination




Lockaby





Charlotte









community projects














Press Releases




Risk Manager





Finance Committee




programs




as well





years


10

By Sara Sprague













Dianne Cates


























forwardrdquo












Charlotte Slate

Board of Directors







Tonya Bruce

Helen King

Molly Ward

Christina Gratrix

Destiny Jenkins

Susan Branch

Kim Best-Staton

Kellie Lofton


Management Team















Committee Members

Anna Portal

Julie Spahn

Kayla Petty

Debbie Hull

Sherri Johnson

Kirsten Pittman

Beth Bechold


11






organizations






















on their needs















events













AdaCooks mission











for clients




By Samantha Hall

12



Calories 235

Fat 8 g

Carb 14 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

Cholesterol 81 mg








14 tsp chili powder

14 tsp paprika

1 bayleaf










13





























away proudly







St Pete










League of St Pete



14



























of St Petersburg




































15


Meet Our Sustainers





































16

Meet Our Sustainers








said














JLC volunteers












17
























From the Archives








in 2016






















































1955-1956 President



1957-1958 President


1958-1959 President


1959-1960 President


1950-1951 President


1951-1952 President



1953-1954 President


1954-1955 President


unknown

1951 Follies

18














undertakingrdquo







BALLET

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LYRICAL

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MODERN

HIP HOP

MUSICAL THEATRE

TUMBLE TOTS

ACROBATICS




Reachfor the Stars

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for Ages 2-Adult

704-525-6555

Dancewear amp Shoes

19


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community















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difficulty doing so

































24







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Zip Code Boundaries



25






























26

















27


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28



29


Meet The CRIER


Olga Kearns Billups

Hannah Travis




and baking



pup Lola



active and healthy









and 2 dogs

30




dog Zeus











February 2016







31













this community





League resources





Leadership


00

32

The Membership







Advocacy


Points of Interest




Leadership


Contact Information


33




34










35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE



March 10


Coming Soon

36

By Sara Sprague













Dianne Cates


























forwardrdquo












Charlotte Slate

Board of Directors







Tonya Bruce

Helen King

Molly Ward

Christina Gratrix

Destiny Jenkins

Susan Branch

Kim Best-Staton

Kellie Lofton


Management Team















Committee Members

Anna Portal

Julie Spahn

Kayla Petty

Debbie Hull

Sherri Johnson

Kirsten Pittman

Beth Bechold


11






organizations






















on their needs















events













AdaCooks mission











for clients




By Samantha Hall

12



Calories 235

Fat 8 g

Carb 14 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

Cholesterol 81 mg








14 tsp chili powder

14 tsp paprika

1 bayleaf










13





























away proudly







St Pete










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14



























of St Petersburg




































15


Meet Our Sustainers





































16

Meet Our Sustainers








said














JLC volunteers












17
























From the Archives








in 2016






















































1955-1956 President



1957-1958 President


1958-1959 President


1959-1960 President


1950-1951 President


1951-1952 President



1953-1954 President


1954-1955 President


unknown

1951 Follies

18














undertakingrdquo







BALLET

POINTE

LYRICAL

JAZZ

TAP

MODERN

HIP HOP

MUSICAL THEATRE

TUMBLE TOTS

ACROBATICS




Reachfor the Stars

Dance Classes

for Ages 2-Adult

704-525-6555

Dancewear amp Shoes

19


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22































Done In A Day










events such as















festival

















23



By Jessica Cook




community















advocacy issue

















difficulty doing so

































24







Food Deserts

Census Blockgroups

Zip Code Boundaries



25






























26

















27


KeepingSocial

28



29


Meet The CRIER


Olga Kearns Billups

Hannah Travis




and baking



pup Lola



active and healthy









and 2 dogs

30




dog Zeus











February 2016







31













this community





League resources





Leadership


00

32

The Membership







Advocacy


Points of Interest




Leadership


Contact Information


33




34










35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE



March 10


Coming Soon

36





organizations






















on their needs















events













AdaCooks mission











for clients




By Samantha Hall

12



Calories 235

Fat 8 g

Carb 14 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 23 g

Sugar 4 g

Cholesterol 81 mg








14 tsp chili powder

14 tsp paprika

1 bayleaf










13





























away proudly







St Pete










League of St Pete



14



























of St Petersburg




































15


Meet Our Sustainers





































16

Meet Our Sustainers








said














JLC volunteers












17
























From the Archives








in 2016






















































1955-1956 President



1957-1958 President


1958-1959 President


1959-1960 President


1950-1951 President


1951-1952 President



1953-1954 President


1954-1955 President


unknown

1951 Follies

18














undertakingrdquo







BALLET

POINTE

LYRICAL

JAZZ

TAP

MODERN

HIP HOP

MUSICAL THEATRE

TUMBLE TOTS

ACROBATICS




Reachfor the Stars

Dance Classes

for Ages 2-Adult

704-525-6555

Dancewear amp Shoes

19


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hris

tine

Spe

row

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umpk

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31













this community





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33




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From the Archives








in 2016






















































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1951-1952 President



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18














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24







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25






























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Meet The CRIER


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February 2016







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this community





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Points of Interest




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33




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35




jlcharlotteorg

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25






























26

















27


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