Junior League of Moore County

Attached you will find all of the relevant information for the January 2012 GMM.  Please review before the meeting and have any discussion or proposals for action prepared.

December 2011 GMM minutes

AJLI explanation of the issue based community impact process

MailChimp Training - for those of you who either were not on the email list or misplaced it.

Reports

FUNDRAISING:

It’s time to take on the Wine Tasting Planning! Our first meeting of the year will be next Wednesday, January 18th at 6pm at Taylor’s office. There will be snacks and beverages available. This is a really fun event to plan, all members are welcome and I’m looking forward to spending time with my wonderful Fundraising Committee again!

The biggest part of the spring fundraiser is the auction. If you have ideas of auction items or business you think may donate, feel free to go ahead and ask them and update spreadsheet (link to be emailed)

Thanks girls!!

COMMUNITY:

The Community commitee and the Board have been involved in discussions about how best to launch our major initiative towards self esteem issue based impact.  During these discussions it was decided that the best way to move us towards our goal of establishing a meaningful impact in the self esteem of young women would be to forgo holding an Academy for Success this spring in favor of holding approx. 4 small focus group discussions with our target audience to learn directly from them what problems they see and what solutions they feel would be most impactful and meaningful.  These focus groups will be held beginning in January and proceeding into March.  The Board feels that these groups will still allow for one on one interaction with the girls and provide a meaningful volunteer opportunity for our members while collecting research data that we can use to build an effective set of programs to support and develop our new focus area of self esteem.

At our last meeting we decided to get feedback from school councelor’s and psychiatrists from what issues they see having a negative impact on self esteem and as a result of the great discussion at our last meeting we are pleased to have Ms. Tambra Menchion, Social Worker at Aberdeen Elementary and Pinecrest High School (who is actually a former Jr. Leaguer from Massachusetts!) agree to attend our meeting and give us a short presentation on her observations.  We will also be doing a short education session about the process of moving towards issue based community impact, where we are in that process, and the next steps for us moving forward.

Just because we are not doing a large project like Academy does not mean that members are not required to participate in these meetings and discussions.  It is vital to have member support and participation while we are charting the new course for our League!!!  This is your League and we want it to reflect our members thoughts and interests.  At the February meeting we will be going over the information that we gain from this meeting and Taylor’s meeting with the counselors at Southern Middle School this Wednesday at 12pm and narrowing down our focus area.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

Jessica needs all chairs to send her their relevant dates for the Spring so that they can be added to the calendar on the website.  Please send her your info ASAP.

NOMINATING AND PLACEMENT:

We will be discussing briefly the Chair positions that are available and what each position entails.  We are hoping to start placing Chairs by next meeting!

All chairs need to be sure that they are remembering to submit their reports before the GMMs.  If it is not on the report form, it will not be added to the meeting packet or discussed at the meetings.  The only way to keep all members informed is to be dilligent about our reporting.

UPCOMING DATES:

January 10 – 12pm – Taylor will be meeting with 2 counselors at Southern Middle School and would love more people to join her!

Jan 18th – Fundraising Meeting
135 W. Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC

January 24 – 6pm – Board/Chair meeting at Mollie’s

Feb 8th – Fundraising Meeting

March 15th – Wine Tasting ** REQUIRED EVENT **

Community meeting – DBD

See you all tomorrow!

Are you interested in finding out more about Junior League?  Do you want to join the Junior League of Moore County?  Save the date to join League members and future provisional members at our spring PROVISIONAL SOCIAL!  The Junior League of Moore County will be hosting a social event for women over the age of 21 who are interested in meeting our members and learning more about membership in the Junior League of Moore County.  This is an informal social, dress is casual, and significant others are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Wednesday January 25, 2012

7-9pm

Ashten’s
140 East New Hampshire Avenue  Southern Pines, NC 28387-5530

Attached you will find all of the relevant information for the December 2011 GMM.  Please review before the meeting and have any discussion or proposals for action prepared.

November 2011 GMM Minutes

MailChimp Training - for those of you who either were not on the email list or misplaced it.

Reports:

The Community commitee and the Board have been involved in discussions about how best to launch our major initiative towards self esteem issue based impact.  During these discussions it was decided that the best way to move us towards our goal of establishing a meaningful impact in the self esteem of young women would be to forgo holding an Academy for Success this spring in favor of holding approx. 4 small focus group discussions with our target audience to learn directly from them what problems they see and what solutions they feel would be most impactful and meaningful.  These focus groups will be held beginning in January and proceeding into March.  The Board feels that these groups will still allow for one on one interaction with the girls and provide a meaningful volunteer opportunity for our members while collecting research data that we can use to build an effective set of programs to support and develop our new focus area of self esteem.

Just because we are not doing a large project like Academy does not mean that members are not required to participate in these groups.  We will be discussing this topic further at the meeting and working together to develop a course of action.

Community has also been in talks with the League of Women Voters about a possible partnership to show the film “Iron Jawed Angels” to raise awareness about women’s rights and encourage young women to vote.   Details are being investigated and budgeted currently and we should have more information for you soon.  There will be no community meeting in December.

Nominating and Placement is prepared to present the slate for a vote at the GMM.  All Board positions have been filled with great candidates and it looks like we will have a solid team heading into next year.  If for whatever reason you will not be able to attend the meeting be sure to vote by proxy.

Proposed Slate:

President Elect – Leslie Habets

Treasurer Elect – Kate Williams

Corresponding Secretary – Wendy Smyth

Recording Secretary – Kelly Philpot

Public Relations – Jessica Patella

Jessica needs all chairs to send her their relevant dates for the Spring so that they can be added to the calendar on the website.  Please send her your info ASAP.

All chairs need to be sure that they are remembering to submit their reports before the GMMs.  If it is not on the report form, it will not be added to the meeting packet or discussed at the meetings.  The only way to keep all members informed is to be dilligent about our reporting!

Leslie

• Back Pack Pals every Thursday during the school year
• Boys & Girls Club TBA through out the school year
• Autumnfest Race Volunteer, October 1
• Autumnfest Booth promoting JLMC and JLMC fundraisers, October 1
• JLMC The Festival Fundraiser, October 1
• Fall Movie Series Benefiting Southern Pines Parks and Rec, October 14
• Scare Crow Wee Fitness Run Volunteer, October 15
• Fall Movie Series Benefiting Southern Pines Parks and Rec, October 28
• Last Friday with Railhouse Brewery benefiting JLMC, October 28

The Junior League of Moore County is hosting an outdoor music festival on October 1st, after AutumnFest in downtown Southern Pines.  Music will be provided by young musicians from the area including Baxter Clement and his students.

Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door and include admission to the event.  Food is available for purchase, provided by Hickory Tavern.  There will also be beverages available for purchase.  Ticket prices and donations are 100% tax deductible and go to support the Junior League of Moore County and their efforts to support women at risk in our communities.

The Festival
October 1st
4-8 pm
Corner of New York and Bennett Street
Southern Pines (behind the post office)

Tickets are available through Junior League members or The Railhouse Brewery.  You may also comment on this post and someone will be in contact with you.

Active and provisional members if you are interested in getting volunteer hours by helping out or tutoring at the boys & Girls club you must print and fill out the below forms and get them to our contact, Caroline Eddy (Caroline’s information is written below in blue) this must be completed and processed by the B&G Club before you can begin volunteering with them.  If you have any questions please let Leslie Habits, Community Chair, know and if you would like more information on our local chapter of the B&G Club please visit www.sandhillsbgc.org

Caroline Eddy

Southern Pines, NC 28388

boys and girls club volunteer forms

Our first general membership meeting for the fall is just around the corner.  Mark your calendars for Tuesday August 9th.  Please note our MEETING LOCATION HAS CHANGED.  We are now meeting at:

The Overlook at Pine Knoll

590 Central Dr. Southern Pines, NC

In the Theater Building.