What's in a Name?

Perhaps it's just an agenda to those who pick it up at each general membership meeting. But for years "League Lites" have informed members of important upcoming dates, meeting agendas, birthdays, and other tidbits of information.

Our former paper newsletter, "League Lines," has gone to digital email form.  Each month members receive this update with a note from the president and relevant news and dates.

Now, in an effort to cultivate communication within our league as well as extend into our community we are creating an updated newsletter that, in addition to current and upcoming league information, will also provide readers articles with pertinent information on health, nutrition, education, and family. We hope to deliver this publication biannually in both paper and electronic forms to be as far reaching as possible. Alas, one thing is missing, a name.

What's in a name? Plenty. A professional naming firm may charge as much as $80,000 to develop a business name. Wow! Many of the 294 Junior Leagues currently have a newsletter or magazine publication. Some have names with geographic relevance as in Junior League of Atlanta's, Peachtree Papers and Junior League of St. Pete's Causeway. Others have adopted names with meaning to the league as in the Junior League of Los Angeles' publication, Inspire. Our publication is in search of a memorable name that conveys the value and uniqueness of our organization and we are leaving it to you to decide. After a brainstorming session at a general membership meeting last fall, three selections were chosen: Blossom, The Chain Affect, and JL Just Lead.  All can be a part of this new publication as column heads etc., but only one will be the feature title. What do you think it should be?  Cast your vote in our poll.

Happy New Year!

What a gift! 12 new months to live life to the fullest, to enjoy new adventures, and to learn, grow, and help others along the way!

2011 will be a great year for JLGWH. Watch for posts about our A Mother's Voice project, hospital renovation completion, new website launch, spring teacher Grants 4 Greatness, Family Fit Fest, Casino Night, and more.  Opportunities, possibilities, wonder. So much to look forward to. Hope you join us along the way...

NOT just business as usual

The holiday season is in full swing. One of the highlights of this festive season is spending quality time with family and friends.  With that in mind JLGWH holds a "cluster" of meeting opportunities in December rather than one general membership meeting. This year members were invited to enjoy lunch at The Sundown Southern Eatery, share tea with Mrs. Claus at Sweet Magnolias Tea Bistro, and gather for shopping and great food at m.marie and Kate's Cafe.

Tea hosts, Lora & Paula

m.marie meeting hosts, Jae Lynn & Meghan

Holly, Joanna, Megan, Crista

MaryAnn, Lisa

 Of course there were a few items on the agenda but it was not business as usual. The magic of the season is alive with JLGWH. We appreciate our member hostesses and the area businesses for accommodating us. Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays.

Merry Market Kicks Off the Holiday Season!

The 3rd Annual Merry Market took place the weekend of Nov 19&20.  One of two major fundraisers for our organization we strived to raise money through merchant fees, ticket sales, raffles, and a silent auction. All of the proceeds from this event directly impact our community projects and member development that you can read more about on our website.  

Merry Market provides so much more to our organization.  It takes a lot to put on an event such as this.  Our provisional members took on the responsibility of planning Champagne & Shopping, Friday's VIP event and we are so proud of their efforts. The event committee took on the rest of the weekend headed up by fund development chair, Jill Bentley. Over 80% of our active membership participated in this event as volunteers, vendors, ticket sellers, patrons, or a combination.  Sustaining members were seen shopping as well as attendees of Friday night's event.  Past President, Donna Sheehan, served as master of ceremonies. Merry Market brings  our organization together.  We learn skills to use for future events and other community organizations, we learn about each other, and we secure funding for our work in the community. Truly a special way to kick off the holiday season!

Click to read the November 21st article in the News Chief. Visit our facebook fan page to see more photographs.

Pampering with Provisionals

Provisional chairs Amy Smith and Eva Chambers organized a fun event Tuesday evening hosted by Estee Lauder make-up artists Jessica and Nicole at our local Belk's department store. The evening included skin care and eye make-up demonstrations and offered a relaxed atmosphere to meet and greet some fantastic women interested in joining our cause. We were fortunate to have all membership levels represented: provisional, active, advisory active, and sustainer.

The Committee Grows...

And we say the more the merrier! There are great things in store for all attendees of the November 19-20th Merry Market fundraising event. The committee met Wednesday afternoon to continue going through the details and were joined by a group of energetic and ambitious provisional members. This year's VIP Girls Night Out shopping event themed, Champagne and Shopping, will be brought to life by this talented group of women. Stay tuned for the specifics of this exciting evening of shopping with friends. And make sure to get your tickets early. This exclusive event is limited to 250 guests. Tickets are available online at www.jlgwh.org or from Jessica Fischer, jess.fischer@me.com. Members sign out tickets from Jessica now or at the October general membership meeting.

Advisory Active Member Showcased in Community

Look who's in the news!

Peggy Threlkel, advisory active member and former president of JLGWH, graces the cover of September's issue of Focus Magazine. Peggy lives the mission of JLGWH daily as she strives to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women (girls:) ), and improve our community as the Executive Director of Girls Inc. Pick it up on newsstands now or click on the link in the sidebar to view online. You go girl!