Monday, November 26, 2012

Committee Spotlight: Holiday Market

 

Editor's note: Considering a leadership position for next year? Unsure what committee you want to be a part of? We'll spotlight each of the committees in upcoming weeks to give you an inside look and help you make the best decision. The first installment takes a look at a new committee this year, the Holiday Market. Laurie Simon explains what's it like to be part of our exciting new fundraiser. 

The best part of the Holiday market is... The best part about being on Holiday Market has been helping to shape an exciting and promising new fundraising event. The charge to do this (and do it well!) has helped energize our efforts and create a wonderful sense of camaraderie among committee members. Plus, we are planning a SHOPPING event around the HOLIDAYS. Is there a more perfect project for a group of JLJ women to take on?   

Members who join this committee should be prepared to... do a TON of work! Holiday Market is labor intensive but incredibly rewarding. Align yourself with a placement you are passionate about and throw everything into. And prepare yourself to become a promotional mouthpiece. 

Members would be surprised to know... We are all friends! Before this placement started I knew some of the members casually, through other JLJ events. But our time together on Holiday Market committee has created some true and lasting friendships. It has been a privilege and joy to work with a such a thoughtful, talented and dedicated group of women who united in a common goal to advance our League.

Through this placement, our committee has learned... that lots of other Leagues coordinate a similar event. We had a lot of fun reaching out to some of them to learn about best practices. For many of them, the financial return on this event is absolutely astonishing. If we do Holiday Market right, we could secure SIGNIFICANT income for our current operations and begin thinking about some exciting new initiatives to advance our mission.  

Members should consider joining this committee because... the signature member outfit is black and pearls! Kidding. Holiday Market Committee offers a fantastic variety of placements that allow our members to really align their skills/passions with a important League objective. That, coupled with a healthy dash of holiday flavor, makes this one of the best League placements today.

Interested in becoming chair of Holiday Market? Fill out the online leadership form on our website here.

Travel for a cause: JLJ Disney FUNdraiser!




Are you ready for a relaxing cruise on Royal Caribbean, a beautiful wedding at Sandals, an ultimate Hawaii vacation, or just a weekend trip to Disney World?

Book your next vacation with Destinations in Florida and 2% of your package total goes to the Junior League of Jacksonville.

Visit their website for details or call Allison at 904-545-6443 or email at allison@destinationsinflorida.com.


Event spotlight: Holiday Books & Trees

The Junior League of Jacksonville is hosting 'Holiday Books & Trees' at the Cummer Museum this holiday season.

Five holiday trees will be on display in Art Connections, decorated in the spirit of five selected books. The exhibit will have special reading nights on Tuesday nights from 5 - 8 p.m. There will also be a special drop-in craft project on those nights.

Reading schedule

Nov. 20: The Curious Garden by Peter Brown read by Mike Bush, a board member from JDRF of Jacksonville 
Nov. 27: Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh read by Charlie Houchin, Olympic Gold Medal swimmer
Dec. 4: Rose’s Garden by Peter H. Reynolds read by Hailey Winslow, Channel 4
Dec. 11: Dream Snow by Eric Carle  
Dec. 18: Winter Lights by Anna Grossnickle Hines ready by Ashley Mitchem, Channel 4

Santa will make an appearance at the Cummer Museum Saturday, Dec. 15 from 12-2 p.m.



Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Do not forget to VOTE today & General Meeting @ MOSH



Our November General Meeting is TONIGHT @ MOSH
6:00 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. meeting






Bring your "I voted" sticker for the raffle!
Go out and VOTE! Not sure where to go? To find your precinct click here 

Monday, November 5, 2012

DIAD of the Day

On September 29th, 2012 21 JL volunteers served two shifts and 73 hours at 
Family Promise of Jacksonville. 

thank you volunteers
"Family Promise of Jacksonville is a non-profit, interfaith hospitality network providing temporary assistance, hospitality and case management for families with children experiencing homelessness.


We recognize that poverty is a multifaceted problem that requires a multifaceted response. Our interfaith, nonsectarian network brings the faith community together to help our community’s families regain housing, independence and dignity in a time of need.

With an 80% success rate of homeless to home transition, Family Promise of Jacksonville is building better communities, one family at a time." to find out more about this local Jacksonville effort check out their website.