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Because high performancedeserves high praise we salute the Junior League of Charlotte

Accenture is committed to improving the world around us and we proudly support the Junior League for their passionate eorts to improve the lives of women and children in the Charlotte community

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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 SturgeThe CRIER Staff

EDITORMichelle Grose ASSISTANT EDITORMorgan CooperPHOTOGRAPHY MANAGERREPORTERKristin ListPRODUCTION MANAGERREPORTEROlga Kearns BillupsAD SALES MANAGERHannah TravisCOPY EDITORSREPORTERSAmy Ford and Sara Sprague REPORTERSJessica Cook Chemere Davis Betsey Dillon Shemeka Johnson Samantha Hall and Alexandra Samsell

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC1332 Maryland Avenue Charlotte NC 28209(704) 375-5993infojlcharlotteorgjlcharlotteorg

JLCharlotte

The CRIER staff is excited to announce the new digital

format for the 2015-2016 year Readers can access

The CRIER from desktop and mobile devices even

when on the go on our new digital platform powered

by ISSUU Look in your inbox for each issue

this year

Cover and CRIER Design Michelle Grose CRIER Editor

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The CRIER | Summer 2016

lsquoservice to othersrsquoldquoService to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earthrdquo - Muhammad Ali

These words have never rung more true than they do now As I reflect on my 14 year journey as a member of the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) I like so many of the members of the JLC truly embrace this quote I believe this quote is the motivating factor that moves us as members of the JLC to serve

The 2015-2016 JLC year has been a year of reflection and celebration as well as a year of transitions and transformations During this League year our organization looked at the many reasons we continue to make a lasting impact on our community Throughout this year our members and I have explored what is needed for the JLC to remain relevant during the days and times of competing factors While reflecting on the many accomplishments we have experienced the JLC leadership teams also reflected on our organization as a business and the components needed to ensure the JLC is sustainable for another 90 years

During this year our members were reminded of the imprints the JLC has left on the Charlotte community From humble beginnings with only 15 members to an organization with a roster of almost 1800 is something the community and our organization can truly be proud of and celebrate Our members volunteer their service and time at such great organizations as Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Promising Pages Reid Park Academy and Alexander Youth Network From just a single volunteer placement opportunity in our early beginnings to 15 volunteer opportunities today the JLCrsquos reach spans across our community ensuring children and their families have access

to needed services related to physical health dental health and mental health Service to our community has been the JLCrsquos commitment for 90 years As this organization continues to transform one thing will remain a focus the JLCrsquos commitment to leadership and service to our community

Like all organizations and businesses during this 2015-2016 League year the JLC took the opportunity to revisit its business model in a way that will ensure the JLC is sustainable and able to serve our community for another 90 years In preparing the JLC for sustainability the JLC evaluated current practices With some restructuring and the continued support of dedicated members the JLC will continue to be a leading source for trained volunteers and leadership for our community

As our organization continues its legacy of providing trained volunteers community service and leadership to the community we welcome the new leadership team for the 2016-2017 JLC year I am confident this group of intelligent and talented community leaders will continue to propel the League to higher levels With the understanding of the Leaguersquos rich history and the determination for a successful future the incoming JLC leadership team will continue to be of service to others because after all service to others is what being a member of the JLC is all about

Your partner in service

Lisa L Johnson 2015-2016 President

Letter from Our 2015-2016 President Lisa L Johnson

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ContentsSUMMER EDITION 2015-2016

4LETTER FROM

OUR PRESIDENT

6LETTER FROM OUR EDITOR

7JLC

CELEBRATING 90 YEARS

10FROM THE ARCHIVES

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

12A LEGACY OF CARING

14DISHES FROM THE PAST

16CHARLOTTE TRAILBLAZERS

20ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH

NONPROFITS

28SISTER LEAGUE CELEBRATIONS

32LITTLE BLACK DRESS

INITIATIVE

34JLC NEWS

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

2ACCENTURE7JLC WEARHOUSE25OLD WORLD TRAVEL30MCGUIRE WOODS 31CORPORATE SPONSORS ELEMENTS MASSAGE AND JAMI MASTERS SCHOOL OF DANCE33MICHAEL amp SON SERVICES KNIGHT RESIDENTIAL GROUP LAKENORMAN2GOCOM36JLC ANNUAL FUND

5


lsquoinspiring historyrsquoLetter from Our Editor Michelle Grose

When we began planning the issues of The CRIER for this year we decided to devote ourselves to reflecting on the differences and impact the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) makes in the community Each issue has focused on an internal placement a placement in the community as well as the leadership in the League The JLC has a long history of women going beyond the duties of daily life to help build a better community promote healthy choices for children and support education

Over the past year I reviewed old editions of The CRIER from the 1930s to the present day Each magazine told stories about how the members of the JLC of their day sought to address the issues and concerns of their era One issue I recently found was the 50th Anniversary Edition published in 1976 In this The CRIER staff interviewed all living past presidents about what they remembered most during their tenure The quotes act as a timeline of the JLCrsquos mission through the highs and lows of our countryrsquos history

ldquoThe enthusiasm of the members is what I remember most We were all operating out of absolute love for those babies as though they were our own The year was climaxed with the opening of the new baby home and a visit from the President of the AJLrdquo said Mrs Nell Cansler President 1927-1928 It was this same enthusiasm that carried The JLC through the tough years of the Great Depression ldquoThe winter of 1930-1931 was not ideal for money-making projects but we managed to

attain the necessary goal The League here was small congenial energetic and funrdquo said then President Mrs Katharine Watt

As I read through each decade the spirit of these past members was evident They cared about supporting their community during the trying times of World War II by ldquokeeping up the lsquoHome Frontrsquo for the soldiersrdquo with dances and parties plus setting up the Volunteer Service Bureau that helped individuals find work according to Mrs Alice Henderson 1940-1942 President

The same sentiments echoed in quotes from presidents in the 1950s through the 1970s The 90th Anniversary edition of The CRIER highlights projects and contributions of the JLC since its founding in 1926 We also highlight the passion of our members today with stories of how they are inspired to carry on the legacy of our founding members by caring for our community through the JLC and beyond

All the best

Michelle Grose 2015-2016 The CRIER Editor

Celebrating 90 Years of Leadership and Service

6


LOOKING BACK AND MOVING FORWARDPast and present Junior League of Charlotte Inc members and their families gathered for a special celebration for the 90th anniversary (top) Dawn Owen TaLeayah Johnson Suzy Garvey Aynsley Spencer and Amanda Beacham join in on the celebration

7


Cheers to

90 Years

On May 7 2016 the Junior League of

Charlotte Inc (JLC) celebrated its 90th

anniversary with a joyous and memorable

celebration Attended by Actives and

Sustaining Members alike a plethora of

memories and hopes for the future were

shared

With this sense of celebration in hand past

sustainer and President Rocky Trenkelbach

said ldquoItrsquos amazing how far the League has

come from starting a baby home at the

beginning of our existence to sponsoring large

initiatives throughout the area that have made

a deep impactrdquo This sentiment was shared by

multiple attendees Throughout its existence

the JLC maintains a pattern of identifying and

meeting needs throughout the Charlotte area

over and over again

Remembering occasions such as the 90th

Anniversary demonstrates the strong

support year over year and is evidence of the

sustainability of our organization During the

event 2015-16 President Lisa Johnson and

President-Elect Shannon Vandiver marked the

occasion with words capturing the phenomenal

achievements of the League over its 90 year

tenure and congratulating the women of the

League on their commitment Investing in our

League through meaningful contributions to

the Annual Fund and other fundraising efforts

volunteer hour commitments and through

active participation in our community will help

the JLC achieve sustainability well into the

future and will allow our League to continue

to produce exceptional women leaders capable

of delivering top-notch contributions in our

local community

CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF THE JLC

By Samantha Hall

Erin Maddrey Shannon Vandiver Rocky Trenklebach Lisa Johnson and Aynsley Spencer enjoy

a time of fellowship during the celebration (Top) Alicia Rudd and Erin Maddrey are all smiles

during the party (Bottom)

8

ldquoWith the JLCrsquos 90th Anniversary our legacy is our unsurpassed care of the Charlotte community and its emerging needs From

founding Charlottersquos first Baby Home for orphaned children to the current Healthy Family Initiative to address the physical

dental and mental health needs of families like those at Reid Park Academy our mark is found all over the city The Junior

League was is and will continue to be here - improving livesrdquo

Rocky Trenkelbach Board Member 2001-02 JLC President 2015-16 Sustaining Advisor to President

ldquoThe things that the women of the JLC have accomplished over the past 90 years is truly phenomenal It wasnrsquot that much more

than 90 years ago that women were granted the right to vote so for a group of women to come together with the vision of the

JLC and to create an organization at that point in our nationrsquos history that is still making an impact on the community today - itrsquos

amazing I am excited to celebrate our history this year and help begin writing the story that will be our next 90 yearsrdquo

Christina Gratrix Board Member Member-At-Large

ldquoThe 90th Anniversary of the JLC means many different things to me It is a celebration of the hard work dedication sacrifice

and determination of forward-thinking and servant-leading women in the city of Charlotte Over the years through the work of

the JLC many amazing women have started off as inexperienced volunteers and have become experienced leaders in our city

This volunteer training and experience has allowed us to provide 90 years of great service to our city I am proud to be a part of

this legacy and forever grateful to the JLC for all of the wonderful memories lifelong friendships training and development that

I have received I am looking forward to us continuing our legacy for the next 90 yearsrdquo

Destiny Jenkins Board Member Member-At-Large

ldquoThe JLCrsquos 90th anniversary is a time for us to celebrate our history reflect on our accomplishments and recharge as we continue

to find ways to deliver on our mission by serving the community I hope the next 90 years are reflective of our vision and

commitment to our members partners and those we serverdquo

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

ldquoI am both honored and proud to be a part of an organization that has been such a catalyst for change for so many years Long

ago our founders fought to make our community better during a time when things werenrsquot as easy for womenhellip Ninety years

later wersquore still just as passionate concerned and committed to building committed leaders and improving the lives of families

in our communityrdquo

Kellie Lofton Board Member Member-At-Large

ldquoThe 90th Year of the JLC means that the Junior League of Charlotte has stood the test of time Surviving the Great Depression

and other variables over nine decades is confirmation that the Junior League of Charlotte is a constant and reliable force in our

communityrdquo

Nikki Fleming Board Member Member-At-Large

ldquoFrom the first community project the Junior League Baby Home to our public stand supporting North Carolina House Bills

advocating against human trafficking - the Junior League of Charlotte continues to illustrate an organization of passionate

women who support the needs of those who do not have a voice It is an honor to be a part of a 90 year legacy that is committed

to having a meaningful impact on families and children in the Charlotte community May our history and present day encourage

members to forge into the future with more ground-breaking efforts to sustain our legacy for another 90 inspirational years of

impactrdquo

TaLeayah Johnson Board Member Nominating Chair

ldquoIn the JLCrsquos 90 years of leadership and service to greater Charlotte our women have transformed the cultural educational and

human services landscape of this community Charlotte has been made immeasurably better by the legacy the Junior League has

left As we embark on the next 90 years I am excited about all of the ways in which our League will continue to improve the lives

of our communityrsquos children and familiesrdquo

Shannon Vandiver Board Member President-Elect

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ldquohellipan organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism to

developing the potential of womenhelliprdquo

The Junior League of Charlotte Incrsquos (JLC) mission statement speaks

to our commitment to both the improvement of our community and

the betterment of ourselves a quality that sets the League apart as a

unique opportunity for women amongst a sea of non-profit volunteer

opportunities The JLC has a long-standing tradition of making leadership

training accessible to all of our volunteers through targeted workshops

mentorship and on-the-job leadership experiences These experiences

enable our members to be more prepared to serve the community as Board

members trained volunteers and working professionals

The demographics of the League have changed drastically since the

Leaguersquos inception in 1926 In the 1920s just 20 percent of the US

workforce was made up of women and less than 25 percent of women

who worked were married However the lsquo20s were a time of movement

and change Womenrsquos Suffrage brought the right to vote and the right to an

opinion the arrival of Corporate America created new jobs for women and

the department store brought designer and buyer occupations that for the

first time ever allowed women opportunities for significant advancement

Employment amongst women began to soar with continuous increase

through WWII and until the present day This movement to the workplace

mirrored itself in the JLCrsquos own demographics

Today nearly 85 percent of JLC active members work full-time Members

such as Shannon Vandiver our President-Elect and full-time lawyer are

faced with the challenging task of balancing a full professional workload

with their obligations to the League The JLC has responded and evolved to

support our members allowing a variety of options to serve our community

that create opportunity and flexibility for our members and tailoring

available training over time to reflect the challenges and opportunities

facing todayrsquos women leaders

In December 1975 Marjorie Crane of The CRIER featured several of the

full-time working members of the League and how the League contributed

to them professionally socially and otherwise The article comes at a time

when the US economy saw a huge spike in women specifically married

mothers joining the workplace primarily due to the Equal Pay Act and

passing of Title IX legislation While the article captures the changing

demographic and acknowledges the hard work that these ladies put in

it also showcases two unchanging universal truths about our members

we continue to be flexible to each otherrsquos needs and we find value in the

League in many facets I hope you enjoy this peek into our history

What Attraction Has League Involvement For The Professional (The CRIER 1975) By Marjorie Crane

Adelaide Carver a lawyer is an Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer for First Union Within the League Adelaide is the only professional on the Community Research Committee This Committee has arranged for luncheon meetings this year so they have conveniently fit into Adelaidersquos schedule

Voluntarism is important to oneself and the community Adelaide believes The League offers such excellent well-researched placements that the volunteer has a variety of rewarding opportunities right at hand And as far as the social aspect of the League is concerned it offers the opportunity to work with girls you enjoy knowing both professionally and non-professionally

Mozelle DePass is a social worker with the Child Welfare Protective Services Her primary function as such is to investigate the area of child abuse and neglect Mozelle is thrilled with the Leaguersquos work in this area and their wonderful progress with Youth Homes

Why is League membership valuable to Mozelle So many of the people she comes in contact with through her professional work have been ldquotouchedrdquo in one way or another with League projects ndash ie The Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center Thus she sees the actual results of the hard work the League has put into the community Socially Mozelle values League membership because she enjoys the contact and meaningful relationships she has made within the League Mozelle interested in a placement not too job-related is Chairman of the Puppets this year which she says has been a learning experience in itself

Laura Gilchrist teaches second grade at Beverly Woods Elementary School The actual volunteer work has been the most valuable and interesting aspect of League membership for Laura She worked at the Shop for two years Although it was difficult feeling motivated to work on Saturdays she thoroughly enjoyed the work This year Laura is working in the emergency room at Charlotte Memorial Hospital Laurarsquos volunteer time is obvious evidence of the feeling of satisfaction she gains through her placement Her schedule was set up for two hours every other Wednesday but she has arranged to be there for four hours every Wednesday She notes that in working at the hospital she has a renewed interest in perhaps completing her studies to become an RNAnd as for the question how do you feel about the League socially The most recent social activity to come to Laurarsquos mind was the Leaguersquos tennis tournament She incidentally won the singles Laura felt that the tournament was a good example of the way in which League functions are well-planned and organized

Professional Women in the League Now and Then

By Sara Sprague

10

(Left to right) Cathlean Utzig Emma Lubanski Rachel Dodsworth Shirell Harrison Burris Trish Hobson

Peaches Laxton is the Home Service Supervisor with Duke Power Peaches has worked a double placement into her schedule this year She works at the Shop one Saturday every other month and also works with the Provisionals She is a first year Active and she finds that her affiliation with an organization ndash ie the League ndash outside of her work offers a wonderful outlet Peaches considers the Leaguersquos efficient and professional handling of placements a definite benefit to a volunteer

Mary Mills is with Roberts Real Estate Professionally her hours are fairly flexible so she is able to choose practically any League placement Last year Mary worked with the Drug program in the 4th grades and this year her placement is with Youth Homes

The most immediate value of the League to Mary is the social contacts They are of definite help in her type of business

Betsy Small is a branch manager with Wachovia She is a second year Active and her placement for this year is LIVE As a relatively new member in the League she enthusiastically related the values she found in her League placement The LIVE program she states helps her professionally and personally It is the kind of program she feels that makes a League girl a quality volunteer Just recently married Betsy feels that ldquoeverythingrdquo has just begun

Camilla Turner works at River Hills LIVE was Camillarsquos placement last year and she describes the course as being extremely rewarding She enjoys the availability and variety of placements the League offers as well as the excellent training

Camilla considers volunteer work important As a professional with few spare hours she feels that if she were not a League member she would probably not do volunteer work on her own even though she may have good intentions Also appealing to Camila are the friendships shersquos developed working in small volunteer groups This year her placement is Puppets

Becky Wie a first year Active is a teacher of the Emotionally Disturbed for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools She transferred to Charlotte as a Provisional Becky describes the Provisional course as informative and thorough It was an immediate aid in helping her feel oriented to the Charlotte area

While Becky enjoys her placement in the Shop this year she is eagerly looking forward to working in various of the other placements the League offers

So 40 years later are our full-time working members attracted to the

JLC for the same reasons as Adelaide Laura Peaches and the other 1975

interviewees In celebration of our 90th Anniversary we asked this

question again and herersquos what we heard

ldquoWhat attraction does League involvement have for the professionalrdquo

Emma Lubanski a first year Active is a Talent Management and Event

Logistics Specialist with Vanguard ldquoThe JLC is a great way to gain informal

and formal leadership experience hone in on skills in areas that are outside

of your current career path and network with professionals throughout

the greater Charlotte area The League is also a great way for women to

utilize the skills and expertise from their professional life in a skills-based

volunteering model There are so many incredibly skilled women in our

league that are making a difference during the day in their offices and in

the evening and on weekends in our communityrdquo

Cathlean Utzig a sustainer with 23 years in the JLC owns her own

accounting practice ldquoLeague involvement is an excellent way to connect

with the community hone your talents try new skills and network with

peers During my years as an active member I made many connections

that continue to make a remarkably positive impact on my career now

The people you meet and work with today will be Charlottersquos leaders

tomorrowrdquo

Rachel Dodsworth is a third year member of the JLC and is the founder

and CEO of Adsworth Media ldquoLeague involvement allows you to meet

numerous people and make a difference in the community through

collective actionrdquo

Trish Hobson a sustainer with 19 years in the JLC is the Vice President of

the Alexander Childrenrsquos Foundation the philanthropic arm of Alexander

Youth Network ldquoMy experience with the League really trained me for this

profession During my active years I was a stay-at-home mom and spent

my free time volunteering with the JLC I was introduced to the non-profit

community and learned fundraising and leadership skills I am grateful to

the JLC for giving me the experience to launch a career in fundraisingrdquo

Shirell Harrison Burris joined the JLC 4 years ago and currently serves on

both Big Shots Saturdays and the 90th Anniversary Committee Outside of

the League Shirell is a Program Manager in the Craft and Technical Training

department at Duke Energy ldquoThe Junior League offers a professional an

opportunity to connect with the Charlotte community on a variety of

different levels and gain exposure to a number of non-profit organizations

League members are able to not only use their gifts and talents to perform

the work of the League but also at a grass roots level continue to support

the goals of the Junior League at a local and national levelrdquo

11


When we think of the Junior League we think

of service to our community being trained as

a leader in service making new friends as we

serve and much more To many in the Junior

League besides all these things it is also an

important family tradition to carry on

Many members of the Junior League have

mothers mothers-in-law grandmothers or

sisters in the Junior League While serving our

community these daughters daughters-in-

law granddaughters and sisters are in many

ways continuing the work that their family

members started and contributing to a service

organization that they know is important to

their family members

Linda Lockman-Brooks is one of those

members with a daughter who is now a Junior

League member Lockman-Brooks joined the

Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills

Inc (JLOSH) in New Jersey when her daughter

Morgan was little At the time Lockman-

Brooks was commuting into New York City

for work and on her commute each day she

witnessed a serious homeless problem ndash one

she wanted to take action to help Lockman-

Brooks knew that as an individual there was

little she could do help A friend of Lockman-

Brooksrsquo was a member of JLOSH and this

League was tackling the very issue that Linda

wanted to get involved in ndash helping the

homeless

Lockman-Brooks said ldquoI recognized that the

League was addressing the issue by starting

a shelter for families and it could provide me

a way to engagerdquo JLOSH was a small League

with just 120 women and it was a wonderful

first Junior League experience for Lockman-

Brooks

Fast forward a few years and Lockman-

Brooks moved to Charlotte with her then

two small children Morgan and Garrett for

her husbandrsquos job Lockman-Brooks said she

remained ldquoActiveNon-Residentrdquo initially She

thought they might be moving back to the

New York and New Jersey area however she

laughingly points this out now that she has

been in Charlotte for over twenty-five years

After about a year and a half in Charlotte

it looked like she was here to stay so she

transferred her membership with her first

placement being with Charlotte Emergency

Housing (now Charlotte Family Housing)

among many others

A Legacy of Caring

The Junior League Links Women

within Families and Across

Generations

By Betsey Dillon

Lockman-Brooks said ldquoI focused on out of

league placementsrdquo and she continued

her work in Charlotte of helping the

homeless that she had begun in New Jersey

Lockman-Brooks has also served on the

Marketing and Research committees and

served on the Junior League of Charlotte

Inc (JLC) board in 2005 She loves how the

League has allowed her to volunteer very

efficiently and make a bigger impact than

she could on her own

Like other JLC members Lockman-Brooks

has served on other community boards like

the YWCA Childrenrsquos Theatre and the Arts

and Science Council Her League work and

other volunteer work has had an impact on

this community and on her family

Lockman-Brooksrsquo daughter Morgan

Thompson is now an active member of

the New York Junior League Inc (NYJL)

Lockman-Brooks pointed out ldquoour kids

watched us volunteer in the community and

saw it as a family valuerdquo

Thompson said ldquoI have a lot of memories

of my mom doing JLC work growing up

12

My brother and I would help wrap presents

for families during the holidays and I also

remember going to a few shopping eventsrdquo

Now Thompson is making an impact on the

community in New York City in her own way

Thompson explained how she came to join

the NYJL ldquoWhen I was home for Thanksgiving

in 2012 my mom and I had brunch with a few

members of the Charlotte league and after

that brunch my mom encouraged me to look

into the League in New York She positioned

it as a great way to serve the community and

connect with like-minded womenrdquo

While Lockman-Brooks has focused on the

issue of homelessness through much of her

Junior League work Thompson has found her

own issue to focus on helping those battling

cancer Thompsonrsquos background provided

strong reasons for her desire to work with the

A Legacy of Caring

Mother Daughter ConnectionsJunior League of Charlotte member Linda Lockman-Brooks and her daughter Junior League of New York member Morgan Thompson share a bond of serving their communities

through the Junior League

Cancer Awareness and Support Committee

in the NYJL ldquoThis is a placement that I really

wanted because I am a cancer survivor and

fought Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma for 6 yearsrdquo

she said ldquoI wanted to do work in the cancer

community to give back and joining the NYJL

gave me the opportunity to connect with

community in a unique way We bring dinner

to people staying at Hope Lodge in NYC (a

location where out-of-town cancer patients

can live while getting treatment) and I have the

chance to speak with other cancer patients and

share my experiences I really enjoyed those

moments of giving back within a community

that means so much to merdquo

While Lockman-Brooks and Thompson are

members of Junior Leagues in different cities

and have each had their own experiences and

focuses within the Junior League they each

speak fondly of how the Junior League has

been a great thing to share

Thompson said about her mom ldquoShe is a

huge role model to me in so many waysas

a wife mother business woman community

leader and friend Over the years she has

always given me great advice and one of

those pieces of advice was to join the Junior

Leaguerdquo

Are you a multi-generational Junior League

member Share your experiences on our

Facebook page

13


Dishes From the PastTo celebrate the 90th anniversary of the JLC we picked out seven recipes from our own The Charlotte

Cookbook (1969) to experience how similar or dissimilar dishes were from across the decades The macaroni and cheese and deviled eggs were the top winners amongst all reviewers (thank you to the Mindstorm Communications Group team for blindly braving the dishes) We had so much fun learning about how differently dishes were prepared and presented then from current times (hint a LOT of salt was used) Enjoy reading about these

blasts from the past We encourage everyoneto find an old JLC recipe and test it out

B

MACARONI AND CHEESE DELUXE

1 7-ounce package elbow macaroni

2 cups small-curd cream-style cottage cheese

1 cup dairy sour cream

1 egg slightly beaten

frac34 teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

2 cups shard American cheese shredded

Paprika

Cook and drain macaroni Combine macaroni

cottage cheese sour cream egg seasonings

and American cheese Turn into a greased

9x9x2 baking dish Sprinkle with paprika

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes Serves 8

REVIEWS

AlexandraMarkStephen good needs less

salt requested to make again

Jeff Love some deluxe mac and cheese

Amy My favorite Tastes like the mac and

cheese my grandma makes

Dan Tasted all right but I like a little kick in my

mac and cheese

D

COLA SALAD

15 cups cola

1 small package lemon Jello

1 cup chopped nuts

1 small can crushed pineapple

C

PORCUPINE MEAT BALLS

1 pound ground beef

13 cup uncooked rice

frac14 cup chopped onion

frac14 cup water

1 teaspoon salt

Combine meat rice onion frac14 cup water and

seasonings in large bowl (I find it easier to mix

with my hands) Shape into 15 1-inch balls

Blend soup chili powder and water in electric

skillet or large heavy skillet and bring to a

boil Add meat balls Cover and barely simmer

for 45 minutes to an hour basting as often

as possible (This could be cooked in a 350

degrees oven covered for about 1 hour) This

rice pops through looking like porcupines

which children love Serves 4 to 5

REVIEWS

AlexandraMarkStephen Great flavors salty

Jeff Tastes like traditional Italian meatballs

Amy I thought these were really good

Dan Good Had a little kick which I like

Pepper to taste

1 large can condensed

tomato soup

frac12 teaspoon chili powder

frac12 cup water

A

CABBAGE SURPRISE

1 head cabbage quartered

6-8 slices bacon

Cook cut cabbage in salted water (about 1 cup)

for 5 minutes Fry bacon saving the drippings

Drain cabbage and stir in the bacon drippings

just before serving

Crumble bacon on top of cabbage Serves 6

REVIEWS

AlexandraMarkStephen Could use more

flavor

Jeff A little a plain

Amy I liked the pieces that had a little char on

them

Dan Not bad but not my favorite vegetable

REVIEWS

AlexandraMarkStephen Very sweet

Jeff Interesting and reminds me of my grandma

Amy Interesting taste and texture

Dan Not bad but canrsquot feed to the family due to nuts

Heat frac34 cup of cola Pour lemon Jello in it and heat until dissolved

Do not boil Cool Add remaining cola drained crushed pineapple

and nuts Chill until firm Serve on lettuce Serves 6

By Alexandra Samsell

14

F

LAZY MANrsquoS DESSERT

1 cup chocolate syrup

1 cup cold water

1 package miniature marshmallows

frac12 package fudge cake mix

In a 6x10-inch pan pour in the syrup then

the water Do not mix the two together Cover

the surface with as many marshmallows are

as needed Mix half the cake mix according

to directions on the package Pour over

marshmallows Bake at 350 degrees for 55

minutes Serve while warm topped with

whipped cream if desired

REVIEWS

AlexandraMarkStephen very light airy and

fluffy tastes like a chocolate bread pudding

overflowed in my oven

Jeff Tastes like a brownie yummy light

Amy Nice way to end a meal Canrsquot go wrong

with chocolate

Dan Tastes good Very good and also would be

good if you ate it warm or chilled

E

DEVILED EGGS

6 hard cooked eggs

frac14 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 teaspoon vinegar

1 teaspoon prepared mustard


Dash of pepper

Halves eggs lengthwise remove yolks and

mash mix with mayonnaise vinegar mustard

salt and more pepper Refill egg whites (Pastry

tube is good to do this if available) Chill and

trim with pimento strips or sliced olives and

sprinkle with paprika

Authorrsquos note Crumbled bacon was added

REVIEWS

AlexandraMarkStephen Turned out a little

salty

Jeff Awesome

Amy Love Could definitely taste the salt but

Irsquove never been one to say no to salt

Dan Loved them Very nice texture and had me

wanting more

G

SUMMER DELIGHT

1 large bottle ginger ale

5-6 tablespoons lemon juice

Leaves of 2 or 3 sprigs of mint

Break or crush mint leaves in container Add lemon

juice and ginger ale Stir until most of the fizz is

gone Strain into pitcher Pour over ice

REVIEWS

AlexandraMarkStephen delicious and refreshing

Jeff Tastes refreshing and light like a dry like wine

Good with lazy manrsquos dessert

Amy The name suits the drink Itrsquos very refreshing

and would be nice to drink on a hot summer day

Dan It was dry to taste

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

15


Reid Park Academy ndash The JLC committed a combined $1 million in funds and

volunteer time to establish a system of care that met the criteria for the Healthy

Family Initiative This was the first non-brick and mortar undertaking instead

the focus was on human capital In conjunction with other community agencies

the League has helped to establish a model that reduces the education gap

for students and access to services and information for parents Some of the

projects that JLC volunteers have worked on include the Amay James community

garden Career Day STEM presentation and participation in the building of a

neighborhood playground

Thousands of Women Millions of Dollars and more than a Million Hours Served to Meet the Needs of the CommunityBy Chemere Davis

Center for Prevention Services ndash This center formally the Charlotte Drug Education

Center was founded in the 1970s as a need to combat drug abuse The League committed

$75000 in funds to prevent children from succumbing to drug use As a result the

program became a model nationally Today the Center for Prevention Services provides

prevention related programming and services all across the US and internationally for

children and families The League-designed award-winning ldquoIrsquom Specialrdquo program now

called ldquoUnique Yourdquo is still offered today

Charlotte Trailblazers

Discovery Place ndash The JLC

contributed funds to create a

Collections Gallery in 1981 where

children could learn more about

science Volunteers helped to

nurture the childrenrsquos curiosity and

stoke the fire to learn more about the

world around them

The needs of the area children and families are central to the work of the Junior

League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) Since 1926 the JLC has helped thousands of Charlottersquos

children and families to live healthy lives through various initiatives that serve the

body and mind In turn the community has benefited greatly The vision and passion

that all League members have past and present is evident as you walk the streets

of Charlotte While some of the notable contributions to the community may have

changed names and locations a solid foundation was and continues to be set by the

dedication vision resilience and strength of leadership that makes up the League

The Leaguersquos contributions to Charlotte include efforts in the arts city revitalization

education health and human services

While this list is certainly not exhaustive it is a brief reminder of just how much the

JLC has accomplished in 90 years with the help of other community agencies and the

families in the communities in which we serve

16

JLC Building Celebrates 50 Years

Leaguersquos Role in Fourth Ward Rebirth

Kids in Motion Preview

Ronald McDonald House to Open in April

Get Out and Volunteer

Kids in the Kitchen

Building Charlottea Better

The Magazine of theJunior League of Charlotte

Spring 2011

Berryhill House ndash In the 1970s the League took an interest in historical

preservation With help from the community and in celebration of the JLC

Bicentennial restoration of Fourth Ward commenced The intent of the

group was to preserve architecturally significant structures in the area and

to influence others to act in the same manner The Berryhill house built in

1884 was renovated for $51323 as a combined effort of the JLC and other

community partners The house was sold and is now privately owned but the

effect on the community has been long-lasting

Childrenrsquos Theater of Charlotte ndash This is one of the Junior

League of Charlottersquos longest running achievements In the

early 1940s League members performed plays for children

and families in schoolhouses until a permanent location could

be found Today itrsquos part of Imaginon Linda Reynolds Acting

Executive DirectorDirector of Advancement at the Childrenrsquos

Theater of Charlotte had this to say about JLCrsquos legacy ldquoA group

of insightful women determined that the young people of our

area would be enriched if given an opportunity to experience

live theater Their early voluntarism and commitment helped

launch what is one of the most respected theatrersquos for young

people in the country Their foresight and commitment was

ground-breakingrdquo The Childrenrsquos Theater of Charlotte currently

serves over a quarter million students a year from NC and SC


Council for Childrenrsquos Rights ndash

In 1979 the Council for Children

was formed as a joint effort

between the JLC United Way and

the League of Women Voters with

an initial donation of $47000 to

train (volunteers) to help children

navigate various agencies to get

the care they need and deserve

In 2006 the Childrenrsquos Law

Center (to which the JLC also

contributed funds and volunteers)

combined with the Council for

Children to become what is now

one of the preeminent services

of its kind The agency works

to understand and provide a

personalized assessment of each

childrsquos needs and build a support

Ronald McDonald House ndash Serving families and

children who receive treatment at health facilities

around the city this home that provides comfort

in time of need opened in 2011 At itrsquos opening

and in the years that followed the JLC provided

volunteers to assist families and also provided

funding for the lockers in the house

17


JLC Year in Review

Honoring Sally Dalton Robinson

Kids in Motion Gets Kids Moving

A Grand Affair at the WearHouse

Meet the Management Team

SPAC Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence

Leading Outside of the League

Coping in the Current Economic Times

Happy Birthday to the FRC

101 Things to Do This Summer

Summer 2009


JLC Year in Review










Levine Childrenrsquos Hospital (Family Resource Center)

- As part of the Healthy Child Initiative the League

committed to provide major funding to create a space

for children and their families to find resources that

explained medical issues children faced and housed

other resources for support The center also provides

computers for caregivers hosts trainings and seminars

andserves in the gap for families in need

Duke Mansion ndash On the National Register of Historic places

this mansion in a nonprofit which operates to preserve and

protect the structure The Duke Mansion functions as a bed and

breakfast meeting and event space The JLC has contributed to

preservation efforts since the earliest years of the League

JLC WearHouse ndash The JLC WearHouse Has been in operation for 80

years Formerly the Thrift Shop the WearHouse opened in 1936 as

a permanent business project In 1976 the Thrift Shop became The

WearHouse and has moved around the city over the years With

donations and patronage from JLC members and the community at

large proceeds from the WearHouse continue to fund many of the

Leaguersquos major initiatives

Teen Health Connection ndash Started by a

community collaboration that included the

JLC the doors opened to the community

in 1992 to provide preventative and

acute health care for at-risk teens The

organization also provides mental health

services and boasts about 156000

healthcare visits since its inception

18

Mint Museum of Art ndash The Museum opened in 1936 in

the original US Mint It is the oldest museum in North

Carolina League members were involved in funding

the salary for a museum director providing tours and

leading free art classes for area children Currently the

Mint provides exhibits and collections from around the

world and also provides education for the community

Charlotte Speech and Hearing ndash In 1967 this center was founded

by the JLC as the first of its kind in North Carolina and it began as a

service to help children who were affected by speech-language or

hearing disorders Today the center efforts have grown to service

anyone in the community affected by a speech or hearing impediment

The Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center provides about 10000

services annually Thousands of hearing aids and hundreds of therapy

sessions have been provided to those who could not afford it resulting

in lowered communication barriers


Charlotte Nature Museum ndash In the 1950s the present

location of the museum was funded and run by JLC

volunteers Using fauna and flora the museumrsquos exhibits

are designed to provide knowledge and fun for patrons of

all sizes Current exhibits include the Butterfly Pavilion

and the Paw Paw Nature Trail

19


Arranged By Olga Killips-Burns

With the mission of the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) focused

on improving the community through volunteer efforts it should be no

surprise that many members take this mission beyond the parameters

of the JLC In this article four JLC members share their stories about the

inspiration behind and mission of nonprofit organizations they have

founded and continue to grow today

The Vintage Foundation IncorporatedBy Nikki Fleming JLC Memberwwwvintagefoundationorg

The Vintage Foundation Incorporated is a Private Foundation [501c(3)]

that is purposed to serve the community through Leadership Development

and Economic Empowerment What was initially founded to serve as

the philanthropic arm of our Wealth Management Firm Vintage Wealth

Management Group Inc has also transformed into our community

outreach vehicle It is such a blessing to be able to give back through both

financial and human capital Not only are my husband and I able to support

our community through the monetary donations we make we are also able

to lend our expertise and time for the benefit of others which is indeed

priceless

My inspiration for starting The Vintage Foundation Incorporated was

giving back When my husband and I started our Wealth Management

Firm in 2009 we knew that we also had to have an entity that would

serve as our avenue to pay it forward We both are highly involved in

the community and decided that an even better way to give back was

through our own nonprofit My husband is a Certified Financial Plannerreg

so he manages our Wealth Management Firm as the Chief Wealth and

Investment Officer I have a Masterrsquos Degree in Social Work so I am the

Executive Director of our foundation There are no words to adequately

describe the freedom and fulfillment that we both have operating in our

God given purpose and to be fortunate enough to have a mutually aligned

for-profit and nonprofit under our stewardship

My hope is that our foundation will grow into a giving back powerhouse I

absolutely LOVE giving back and I truly believe that service is the greatest

gift that you can give to someone else Giving and helping other people

feeds my soul so I literally need to do those things to have my being There

is something so special about giving because it permanently connects you

with others Last month The Vintage Foundation Incorporated received

a grant from Foundation For The Carolinas to conduct Financial Literacy

Workshops for female entrepreneurs I cannot fully explain what it means

to have spent the time writing my very first grant and then to be awarded

the funds Even more than that the opportunity to economically empower

women is the real reward I know what it takes to start both a business and

a nonprofit ndash it is A LOT of work ndash and I hope that I can be used in some

significant way to help those ladies in their journey

So as my foundation grows and touches more lives my life too will be

touched I remember growing up hearing in church that ldquoYou canrsquot be God

giving no matter how hard you tryrdquo and while I certainly know that I canrsquot

beat God-given purpose I will do my very best to make sure that He is

extremely proud of the work that I do through the gift that He has given

me thus known as The Vintage Foundation Incorporated

Taylorrsquos TaleBy Sharon King JLC Sustainerwwwtaylorstaleorg

Taylorrsquos Tale was founded in 2007 to provide funding for lifesaving

research and promote awareness of Batten disease Since then the

Enriching Lives Through Nonprofits

20

public charity has become a well-known advocate in the fight against rare

disease Today Taylorrsquos Tale advocates for state and federal legislation in

support of one in 10 Americans battling a rare disease it was the catalyst

for historic legislation that established the nationrsquos first rare disease

advisory council in 2015

Since its founding Taylorrsquos Tale has funded important research projects

at institutions including University of Texas Southwestern Kingrsquos College

London National Institutes of Health and Washington University in

St Louis For the past three years Taylorrsquos Tale has supported ground-

breaking research at the UNC Gene Therapy Center under the direction of

Steven Gray PhD

Taylorrsquos Tale is a small volunteer-run organization but it has made

incredible progress in a short time If you look at the list of board

members past and present yoursquoll note a strong Junior League presence

Taylorrsquos Tale is a fortunate beneficiary of the training and relationships

developed during our years of active membership with the Junior League

of Charlotte

My daughter Taylor was the inspiration for starting Taylorrsquos Tale I couldnrsquot

accept that we had no hope ndash that there was nothing we could do to fight

the disease I was supposed to take her home and make happy memories

while we watched the disease steal her away But I donrsquot like to watch

Irsquom not a ldquosidelinesrdquo sort of gal I asked several friends to help organize a

fundraiser for research The rest as they say is history I donrsquot think any of

us realized the change agent we were creating

There is so much hope on the horizon for children and families who

receive a Batten disease diagnosis There are multiple forms of the

disease and three of them have a clinical trial in process or close at hand

Taylorrsquos form of the disease has the potential to be number four through

the research study at UNC The biggest barrier to moving the work forward

is funding I dream every day of a treatment for infantile Batten disease

so that children like Taylor and their families wonrsquot have to face this

devastating illness I also hope Taylorrsquos Tale will continue to play a pivotal

role in advocating for the one in 10 Americans living with rare disease one

million people in North Carolina With those numbers it is clear that rare

disease is a public health imperative Indeed it affects us all

LIFE LOVE(Left) Nikki Fleming founder of The Vintage Foundations (Right) Sharon King founder of the Taylorrsquos Tale

ldquoI absolutely LOVE giving back and I truly believe that service is the greatest gift that you can give to someone elserdquo

Nikki Fleming

21


THE POWER OF A BOOKKristina Cruise founder of Promising Pages

Promising Pages By Kristina Cruise Founder of Promising Pages and JLC Memberwwwpromisingpagesorg

When I was a kid my home life was a mess My family was a disaster and

I was a shell of a generally unremarkable child with pretty battered self-

esteem I cried myself to sleep on many occasions I felt like I had been

dealt a really horrible hand in life I persevered I never gave up I had a

couple of mentors and role models including Oprah who I absolutely

adored and resonated with I also had a very special book that help turn my

low self esteem into a fire to achieve

While at the University of Florida studying broadcast journalism I

volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters I became a ldquobigrdquo to a little

boy which was great but all I could think about was how so many other

kids so desperately needed mentors they would never get I wanted to

clone myself so I could be a big to lots and lots of the little boys and girls

who truly needed me to stand by them

I joined the ranks of the cut-throat TV news industry where I worked

tirelessly to find the good in all of the pain I covered on TV for nearly a

decade As a general assignment reporter for the Cincinnati NBC affiliate

one particular story in 2008 changed my life and helped answer my

prayers on how to clone my ability to mentor others the way you did

through your talk show

One mid-winter morning I was covering a story at an inner-city Cincinnati

food pantry called the Freestore Foodbank There were too many people

in line and not enough donations in the pantry to go around There was a

little girl in line who was sad beyond description Her otherwise beautiful

dark brown eyes already screeched ldquoI give uprdquo She was only 3 I looked

around in my reporterrsquos bag for something to give her Unfortunately I

couldnrsquot find anything appropriate but I clearly heard the word ldquobooksrdquo

shouting in my head

Sometime after my shift I listened to a radio report on 700 WLW where

a group of researchers were discussing the results of their large scale

study conducted on thousands of brain scans of toddlers The results were

shocking Toddlers who had no access to books in their homes had brain

scans that in some extreme cases mirrored stroke victims I shared this

news with my kindergarten public school teacher friends who unlike me

were not at all surprised adding that every year kids enter their classroom

having never even touched a book before ldquoThey donrsquot even know which

way is up or down or how to turn the pagesrdquo Roughly 90 percent of

brain cells form between the ages of zero and five These children often

enter school with so few pre-reading skills that they already have to be

ldquorehabilitatedrdquo One teacher told me by the second or third week as

the students begin to realize how behind they are at least one of the

students will invariably ask her ldquoWhy am I stupidrdquo According to the US

Department of Education these children are 3 to 4 times more likely to not

graduate from high school

ldquoOur future is very bright and with that we vow to make brighter futures for more childrenrdquo

Kristina Cruise

22

How had I never heard of this before As a reporter who cared deeply

about health and children I was shocked that no one seemed to be talking

about such a prolific complex social issue yet in my mind one that is also

solvable

My solution was simple Collect books that other kids have simply

outgrown wrap them as presents and give them to children in line at food

pantries What has happened in the last five years since starting Promising

Pages in Charlotte NC has been so much greater than anything I could

have imagined Our mission is to provide ownership of books to under-

served children cultivating a lifelong love of reading through innovative

literacy programs and partnerships

Armed with 100000 donated books a year we visit places such as Crisis

Assistant Ministry where we give wrapped book presents to under-served

children about a quarter of whom are receiving or even holding a book

for the very first time Instead of me handing out these presents they are

distributed by our brightly colored superhero mascots named Erm the

Bookworm and Erma the Bookworma

Erm and Erma also work throughout the school year with approximately

1700 budding bookworms at 4 Title I schools including Reid Park and

a local charter school Through our one-of-a-kind programming these

self-proclaimed K-Third grade ldquobookwormsrdquo learn what it feels like to fall

in love with books and reading They even get to touch a ldquoMagic Bookrdquo

which if they want will transform them into a bookworm We have a blast

teaching them how to keep the magic activated for long term success

Our unique but simple and easily replicable early-literacy development

model takes ordinary books and creates extraordinary bookworms We

know all too well the importance and the urgency of this work There are

more than 60000 children growing up in the Charlotte area without books

to call their own Sixty percent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School systemrsquos

third graders cannot read on grade level with statistically little chance for

upward mobility by that point Yet 96 percent of children who can read at

grade level will go on to graduate high school There are 45 Title I schools

in Charlotte and our wait list for books and programming continues to

grow

Our small staff and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly every single

day to change the world for the better one child and one book at a time

We have several wonderful supporting partnerships including Wells

Fargo and OrthoCarolina as well as the Junior League This allows us to

provide our books free of charge to 30 community organizations to be

used in their programs Examples include Smart Start Reach out and Read

Raising a Reader and Big Brothers Big Sisters Our hope and our goal is

to expand Promising Pages country-wide and eventually world-wide so

that all children can experience the magical powers of books and reading

We know we can do it Because the books are donated the volunteer

man power is donated and even our facilities are completely donated

we are able to keep our costs way down to impressive levels of just $25

per year child for a stack of book and the Magic Book Party lessons

which help them discover the joy of reading A recent partnership with

PricewatershouseCoopers resulted in an intensive operational analysis

that shows us exactly what we need to do to scale 5 fold to 500000

books a year That turned into the basis for our 3 year strategic plan and

city-wide campaign called the One Million Books Revolution that we are

currently putting the finishing touches on The corporate naming rights

for this unprecedented effort are up for grabs as are many corporate and

community book drive and volunteer processing slots

In April 2016 we were awarded first place in the waste reduction

category for the way we bring life to our donated upcycled childrenrsquos

books On Thursday May 5 we were awarded in front of 500 people at the

Charlotte Convention Center with a Leadership Charlotte Legacy Award for

community service Our future is very bright and with that we vow to make

brighter futures for more children who really need it children just like me

23


EmpowHERmentBy Carrie Cook JLC MemberwwwempowHERmentcom

EmpowHERment is more than an organization Itrsquos a movement Itrsquos a

way of life It is the belief that communities are strengthened when

girls and women are empowered to lead locally We act on this belief by

empowering girls and women through mentoring talent development

and advocacy EmpowHERment is on a mission to strengthen the female

leadership pipeline We work with girls in grades 6-12 for our mentoring

and talent development programming hire local collegiate women as

interns so they gain valuable work experience and partner with women

in our community who are mentors volunteers curriculum leaders and

speakers I often get asked whatrsquos the difference between EmpowHERment

and other mentoring programs for girls And my answer is always the

same three words reciprocal growth relationship We are intentionally

seeking to develop the leadership skills of both the girls and the women

in our programs while building social capital So many opportunities for

growth and leadership are connected to networks and we can build more

effective networks for girls and women in Charlotte No matter who you

are no matter what yoursquore doing whether you are in 6th grade or in your

6th career we can all continue developing our skills as leaders And we

have to show our girls that you donrsquot have to be perfect to lead

Wersquore all learning and growing together and empowering each other along

the way Our three core programs are

Annual EmpowHERment Summit (open to 300 girls in grades 6-12)

Monthly Leadership Academy (open to any girl in grades 6-12)

Mentor Program (4-year comprehensive leadership development program

that girls begin in 9th grade and graduate from in 12th grade with the

support of a one-on-one woman mentor)

According to a national study conducted a couple of years ago 62

of US girls report no connection to women leaders in their community

outside of their family Thatrsquos just insane Wersquove got so many talented

women leaders in our community and girls who are craving a connection

with women whom they can look up to as role-models mentors and

leaders I was previously tutoring at Ranson Middle School and coaching

at Vance High School - schools I attended as a young girl in Charlotte

And every time I went to the schools I was struck by how many students

asked me to work with them and were seeking guidance from a caring

adult Ultimately I knew I could not work with every girl who was seeking a

connection but I could create a platform to connect more girls and women

in a meaningful way and thatrsquos exactly what we did I truly believe that

every girl and woman should have a mentor and be a mentor It changes

our lives

In 2011 we held a series of focus groups in the community and found that

most organizations only focus on the development of the youth (girls)

or the development of professional women There wasnrsquot really a bridge

organization to bring girls and women together to learn about our unique

community resources challenges and opportunities and what we can

do as girls and women to lead locally So we started in 2011 by hosting

an Annual EmpowHERment Summit to connect girls and women in our

community with local issues speakers and resources That year 70 girls

attended and we had about 30 women volunteers Fast forward and last

year during our 5th Annual EmpowHERment Summit we had 250 girls in

grades 6-12 participate and over 60 women who volunteered We had the

Mayor of Charlotte attend the Superintendent share remarks about her

leadership journey local business leaders community leaders non-profit

leaders and dynamic local college young ladies to share their experiences

I also really love our collegiate internship program because I know college

students are looking for meaningful work experience and serving with a

local organization is a huge win-win

I hope that EmpowHERment will connect inspire and empower countless

numbers of girls and women I want us to continue developing a

strong presence in Charlotte then expand regionally nationally and

internationally This is my lifersquos work There is a need to support and

empower girls and women across the globe and Irsquom deeply committed to

that work starting at home

24

Your friends at Old World Travel have created some wonderful travel opportunities for 2017 We hope one of these journeys will appeal to you

2016November 10-13 Our annual theatre weekend to NYC

2017March 16-26 ndash Argentina Highlights of this small group journey include two nights in Buenos Aires four nights in San Martin de los Andes (on the edge of Patagonia) and two nights in beautiful Bariloche This trip will feature sophisticated visits in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and special wine tasting and exploring in the countryside

June 3-10 ndash San Francisco Sequoia and Yosemite This unique trip to John Muir rsquos California is offered in conjunction with Tauck Tours Because of this association with Tauck we are able to offer hotel accommodations in Sequoia at the Wuksachi Lodge located in the Giant Forest area of the Park at a 7000 foot elevation In Yosemite our hotel is the Majestic Yosemite Hotel This hotel was formerly the famous Ahwanhnee Itsrsquo design is a masterpiece of ldquoparkitecturerdquo as it nestles into the natural surroundings Our farewell night in San Francisco will be spent in the equally famous Fairmont Hotel on top of Nob Hill

Mid-September ndash 12 days ndash France and Switzerland This is a ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo personally designed tour It will be created by our personal French tour director extraordinaire William Altman Anyone who has ever traveled with William can attest to his knowledge charm and caring personality Our trip will take us into the southeast corner of France known as the Alsace We will also visit the western corner of Switzerland This area of Europe is especially beautiful in the early fall when the summer flowers will be at their peak

End of October ndash Cuba This trip is still very much a ldquowork in progressrdquo but we are on the list to be approved for a Cuban visit in the late fall of 2017

November 9-12 - New York The annual NYC theatre weekend for 2017

If one or more of these special adventures appeals to you contact Old World Travel at 704-372-0340 or Kathy Price directly via email at oldworldtaolcom We will be happy to provide you with additional information

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Celebrating 90 Years

of Service and VolunteeringDuring the year 1926 eight cities in the United States and Canada

submitted applications and were granted charters to join the Association of Junior Leagues Here are a few highlights from some

of our sister Leagues celebrating 90th anniversarys as well

The Junior League of Toronto

Celebrating 90 Years Building civic leaders Promoting

voluntarism Developing the potential of women through

leadership training and support Improving communities in

the Greater Toronto Area is the mission of the Junior League of

Toronto Inc (JLT)

ldquoWhat has occurred in the JLTrsquos 90 years of service is simply

incredible As an organization we will use this year to reflect

and celebrate our accomplishments while at the same time

building the capacity of our organization for the next 90

yearsrdquo said Stephanie Knox JLT President 2015-2016

For the Junior League of Toronto Inc (JLT) the 2015-2016

league year marks a significant milestone with the celebration

of their 90th anniversary The JLT commemorated their 90th

anniversary with a Mardi Gras themed event on February 6

2016 On April 8 2016 the Junior League of Toronto hosted a

special 90th Anniversary Bridge and Luncheon Junior League

of Toronto members and guests were able to purchase bridge

card sets during the luncheon event

The Junior League of Pasadena

The Junior League of Pasadena Incrsquos (JLP) mission this

year is to create a multi-year plan to note how the JLP

can be a force in their community The multi-year plan

is directly aligned with the JLPrsquos newly created impact

and vision statement The JLP is also finalizing the Issue

Based Community Impact process and looking forward to

continuing to make an impact in the community

ldquoThe JLP has an amazing history in Pasadena from being

the original art docents at The Huntington to founding

Kidspace Childrenrsquos Museum Members of the community

are so grateful for all the JLP has accomplished in the last

90 years ndash and the experienced leadership JLP league

members bring with them to other organizations Being

part of such a respected group of women is an honor and

I look forward to leading them into the next 90 yearsrdquo

Jennifer Allan Goldman President-Elect 2015-2016

The Junior League of Pasadena is marking their 90th

Anniversary celebration with a birthday party at Kidspace

Childrenrsquos Museum in June 2016 Kidspace Childrenrsquos

Museum was founded by the JLP in 1979 The JLP will host

a free party for all members of the community to celebrate

90 years of service in the community Additionally the JLP

is gearing up to focus on a new impact area for the 2016-

28

The Junior League of Savannah

The Junior League of Savannah (JLS) has a mission this

league year to be an inspiration to the women and children

in their community through action and leadership of trained

volunteers JLS members are able to take advantage of

planned training offerings and network opportunities at

General Membership Meetings Training Workshops and within

their placements The JLS plans to focus on community efforts

by introducing their new community impact strategy which

will further their volunteer impact to their current programs

Backpack Buddies Ronald McDonald House and FitKidsFest

ldquoAs we celebrate a milestone anniversary we celebrate what

we have accomplished as women working together The

Junior League woman is one of compassion strength and

determination We have strengthened our community through

our determination to embrace diverse perspectives build

partnership and inspire shared solutions For 90 years we

have been a part of our communityrsquos history And we have

lived up to our vision of being women around the world

as catalysts for lasting community changerdquo said Jennifer

Claiborne JLS President 2015-2016

The JLS is celebrating 90 years in the Savannah community

by participating (along with other Junior Leagues of Georgia)

in the Little Black Dress initiative ndash a campaign to raise

awareness of the challenges that 18 million people in

Georgia living in poverty More than 50 JLS members and

Community Advisory Board members wore the same black

dress or outfit for five working days in a row to highlight how

limited resources impact the ability to afford work-appropriate

clothing needed for economic growth above the poverty

line and to understand how limited resources can affect

daily life Participants in the Little Black Dress initiative wore

a button stating ldquoAsk Me About My Dressrdquo allowing them

the opportunity to discuss the initiative as well as share

information about the JLS and their accomplishments through

their 90 years of service in the community

2017 league year The focus being support and development

of women is a ten-year plan toward increasing the business

entrepreneurship and leadership skills of women The JLPrsquos new

vision statement is as follows ldquoThe Junior League of Pasadena

empowers women to break barriers in order to build their futures

and strengthen their communitiesrdquo

29


McGuireWoods is committed to serving our community and developing the potential of women We contribute locally through charitable donations legal aid and other volunteer work Named by Working MotherFlex-Time Lawyers as one of the ldquo50 Best Law Firms for Womenrdquo we also champion the causes and careers of our women attorneys like litigation attorney Jodie Herrmann Lawson and corporate attorney Stephanie Briggs Evans who provide pro bono legal services to The Junior League of Charlotte

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Committed to Community

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wwwjamimastersschoolofdancecom

INSTILLING THE LOVE OF DANCE FOR 25 YEARS

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for Ages 2-Adult

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Provided by NC Licensed Massage amp Bodywork Therapists

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Sessions include time for consultation and dressing New clientsonly May not be combined with any other offers or discountsLimited time offer

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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

31


LBD Initiative

During the month of April 2016 members of the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) participated in the

Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) to raise awareness for poverty The 2016 Provisional Class led the way

to promote and encourage other members to join in with the JLCrsquos first ever LBDI In five days members

raised more than $25000 through the support of over 460 donors While our members were fortunate

enough to have the ability to change up their looks each day for the 188000 kids in Charlotte living in

poverty they do not have that choice Thank you to all those who participated by wearing a black dress

raising awareness on poverty in Charlotte or simply asking about our dresses

32

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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 officejlcharlotteorg

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

JLC NEWSNewsNantasha Chrystrsquos son Ethan Chryst who is 6 years old qualified for and competed with the USA BMX team in Medellin Columbia in the Worlds BMX race(Pictured upper left)Sarah Brown graduated with her MBA from Queens University of Charlotte on May 6 (Pictured upper right)Jenn Marts Placement Asst Coordinator recently earned a Doctorate in Education from North Carolina State University in the Program Adult and Community College Education with a concentration in Human Resource Development Her dissertation was titled ldquoQuantitative impacts on service-learning community college studentsrdquo

Engagements Michelle Grose The CRIER editor was recently engaged to Bruce Moser The two are planning a late summer wedding in the North Carolina mountains (Pictured lower left)Danielle Rose WearHouse Vice Chair recently got engaged to Evan ThompsonKim Tweedy was recently engaged to Brad Goodman The two are getting married this fall (Pictured lower right)Eleanor Norman was recently engaged to Blake Shell

34

JLC NEWS Our Future is Bright

Little Leaguers

As we look back at the last 90 years of service of the Junior League of Charlotte Inc (JLC) we see all of the leaders and difference makers that came before

us They paved the way so we have a platform to make a difference in our community In the same way the members of the Junior League of Charlotte

wants to build up women who see the value in community service and voluntarism So to celebrate our future leaders we asked members to send in photos

of their daughters posing in JLC gear A Charley Sprague Age 2 Daughter of Sara Sprague B Anne Louise Magee Age 7 Daughter of Tricia Magee C Claire

Gratrix Age 2 Daughter of Christina Gratrix D Corabelle Jowers Daughter of Jessica Jowers 2 years old E Taylor Petillo Age 7 daughter of Lynn Petillo

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1332 Maryland Avenue Charlotte NC 28209

(704)375-5993infojlcharlotteorg

jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE

PAIDCHARLOTTE NCPERMIT NO 777

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Junior League of Charlotte

JL_Charlotte

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The CRIER is published four times annually by the Junior League of Charlotte Inc No reproductions in any form are allowed without written permission

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

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 SturgeThe CRIER Staff

EDITORMichelle Grose ASSISTANT EDITORMorgan CooperPHOTOGRAPHY MANAGERREPORTERKristin ListPRODUCTION MANAGERREPORTEROlga Kearns BillupsAD SALES MANAGERHannah TravisCOPY EDITORSREPORTERSAmy Ford and Sara Sprague REPORTERSJessica Cook Chemere Davis Betsey Dillon Shemeka Johnson Samantha Hall and Alexandra Samsell

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC1332 Maryland Avenue Charlotte NC 28209(704) 375-5993infojlcharlotteorgjlcharlotteorg

JLCharlotte

The CRIER staff is excited to announce the new digital

format for the 2015-2016 year Readers can access

The CRIER from desktop and mobile devices even

when on the go on our new digital platform powered

by ISSUU Look in your inbox for each issue

this year

Cover and CRIER Design Michelle Grose CRIER Editor

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Reachfor the Stars

Dance Classes

for Ages 2-Adult

704-525-6555

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4


4LETTER FROM

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7JLC


10FROM THE ARCHIVES

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN





NONPROFITS



INITIATIVE

34JLC NEWS



5









All the best



6



7


Cheers to

90 Years







shared











over and over again



















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By Samantha Hall




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A Legacy of Caring






























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Facebook page

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Dash of pepper


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6 hard cooked eggs


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Jeff Awesome




wanting more

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19



















priceless




































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Steven Gray PhD






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Nikki Fleming

21






























shouting in my head


















Kristina Cruise

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grow




























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30

BALLET

POINTE

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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


















31


LBD Initiative








32







33









34


Little Leaguers






A

B

C

D E

35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE


36


4LETTER FROM

OUR PRESIDENT


7JLC


10FROM THE ARCHIVES

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN





NONPROFITS



INITIATIVE

34JLC NEWS



5









All the best



6



7


Cheers to

90 Years







shared











over and over again



















local community


By Samantha Hall




8





























communityrdquo







impactrdquo







Spec

ial W

ords

Fro

m M

embe

rs o

f the

Boa

rd

9

















































By Sara Sprague

10






























tomorrowrdquo





















11
































homeless







Brooks















among many others

A Legacy of Caring



Generations

By Betsey Dillon


























12




















A Legacy of Caring






























Leaguerdquo



Facebook page

13





B







Dash of pepper


Paprika






REVIEWS







mac and cheese

D

COLA SALAD

15 cups cola


1 cup chopped nuts


C


1 pound ground beef



frac14 cup water

1 teaspoon salt












REVIEWS





Pepper to taste


tomato soup


frac12 cup water

A

CABBAGE SURPRISE


6-8 slices bacon




just before serving


REVIEWS


flavor



them


REVIEWS









14

F



1 cup cold water











REVIEWS






with chocolate



E

DEVILED EGGS

6 hard cooked eggs


1 teaspoon vinegar



Dash of pepper








REVIEWS


salty

Jeff Awesome




wanting more

G

SUMMER DELIGHT







REVIEWS







A

B

C

D

E

F

G

15



























world around them














16






Kids in the Kitchen



Spring 2011


















































17


JLC Year in Review










Summer 2009


JLC Year in Review






































18
























19



















priceless




































20











Steven Gray PhD






of Charlotte





















Nikki Fleming

21






























shouting in my head


















Kristina Cruise

22




solvable






























grow




























23










































our lives
























24









25


1 A

Lun

ch a

nd L

earn

on

Acc

ess

to H

ealt

hy F

oods

was

hel

d by

the

Adv

ocac

y an

d Pu

blic

A

war

enes

s Co

mm

itte

e in

par

tner

ship

wit

h th

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Mem

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Ale

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Net

wor

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for

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vent

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stud

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JLC

mem

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att

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ng A

lexa

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You

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nche

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Kova

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lan

for

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8 9

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Toronto Inc (JLT)






































28











































29









30

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


















31


LBD Initiative








32







33









34


Little Leaguers






A

B

C

D E

35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE


36








All the best



6



7


Cheers to

90 Years







shared











over and over again



















local community


By Samantha Hall




8





























communityrdquo







impactrdquo







Spec

ial W

ords

Fro

m M

embe

rs o

f the

Boa

rd

9

















































By Sara Sprague

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By Betsey Dillon


























12




















A Legacy of Caring






























Leaguerdquo



Facebook page

13





B







Dash of pepper


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mac and cheese

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COLA SALAD

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1 cup chopped nuts


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1 pound ground beef



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1 teaspoon salt












REVIEWS





Pepper to taste


tomato soup


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CABBAGE SURPRISE


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flavor



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F



1 cup cold water











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with chocolate



E

DEVILED EGGS

6 hard cooked eggs


1 teaspoon vinegar



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REVIEWS


salty

Jeff Awesome




wanting more

G

SUMMER DELIGHT







REVIEWS







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B

C

D

E

F

G

15



























world around them














16






Kids in the Kitchen



Spring 2011


















































17


JLC Year in Review










Summer 2009


JLC Year in Review






































18
























19



















priceless




































20











Steven Gray PhD






of Charlotte





















Nikki Fleming

21






























shouting in my head


















Kristina Cruise

22




solvable






























grow




























23










































our lives
























24









25


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Reachfor the Stars

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for Ages 2-Adult

704-525-6555

Dancewear amp Shoes


















31


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32







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34


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By Sara Sprague

10






























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11
































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among many others

A Legacy of Caring



Generations

By Betsey Dillon


























12




















A Legacy of Caring






























Leaguerdquo



Facebook page

13





B







Dash of pepper


Paprika






REVIEWS







mac and cheese

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COLA SALAD

15 cups cola


1 cup chopped nuts


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1 pound ground beef



frac14 cup water

1 teaspoon salt












REVIEWS





Pepper to taste


tomato soup


frac12 cup water

A

CABBAGE SURPRISE


6-8 slices bacon




just before serving


REVIEWS


flavor



them


REVIEWS









14

F



1 cup cold water











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with chocolate



E

DEVILED EGGS

6 hard cooked eggs


1 teaspoon vinegar



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REVIEWS


salty

Jeff Awesome




wanting more

G

SUMMER DELIGHT







REVIEWS







A

B

C

D

E

F

G

15



























world around them














16






Kids in the Kitchen



Spring 2011


















































17


JLC Year in Review










Summer 2009


JLC Year in Review






































18
























19



















priceless




































20











Steven Gray PhD






of Charlotte





















Nikki Fleming

21






























shouting in my head


















Kristina Cruise

22




solvable






























grow




























23










































our lives
























24









25


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Lun

ch a

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29









30

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


















31


LBD Initiative








32







33









34


Little Leaguers






A

B

C

D E

35




jlcharlotteorg

NONPROFITUS POSTAGE


36






























tomorrowrdquo





















11
































homeless







Brooks















among many others

A Legacy of Caring



Generations

By Betsey Dillon


























12




















A Legacy of Caring






























Leaguerdquo



Facebook page

13





B







Dash of pepper


Paprika






REVIEWS







mac and cheese

D

COLA SALAD

15 cups cola


1 cup chopped nuts


C


1 pound ground beef



frac14 cup water

1 teaspoon salt












REVIEWS





Pepper to taste


tomato soup


frac12 cup water

A

CABBAGE SURPRISE


6-8 slices bacon




just before serving


REVIEWS


flavor



them


REVIEWS









14

F



1 cup cold water











REVIEWS






with chocolate



E

DEVILED EGGS

6 hard cooked eggs


1 teaspoon vinegar



Dash of pepper








REVIEWS


salty

Jeff Awesome




wanting more

G

SUMMER DELIGHT







REVIEWS







A

B

C

D

E

F

G

15



























world around them














16






Kids in the Kitchen



Spring 2011


















































17


JLC Year in Review










Summer 2009


JLC Year in Review






































18
























19



















priceless




































20











Steven Gray PhD






of Charlotte





















Nikki Fleming

21






























shouting in my head


















Kristina Cruise

22




solvable






























grow




























23










































our lives
























24









25


1 A

Lun

ch a

nd L

earn

on

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to H

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hy F

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was

hel

d by

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priceless




































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solvable






























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our lives
























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