2024-04-05T00:13:25-04:00 Zend_Feed_Writer https://www.jlmcflorida.org 2024-04-05T00:13:25-04:00 2024-04-05T00:13:25-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/42 Mission and Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends,   I hope you had a restful and fulfilling Easter weekend with your loved ones.    March was a great month for our Junior League. Our GMM brought in a great crowd to participate in our annual business meeting. We voted on executive leadership for the 2024-2025 year, as well as voted on changes to our bylaws, which include requiring member obligations again after a brief, two-year hiatus. Our organization’s Bylaws and Policies & Procedures are both available in the Member Area of our website.    We also hosted our last recruitment event of the fiscal year, which ends on May 31. Our new member count is up to 19 for the year. As a reminder, our 2023-2024 goal is 15. This is a wonderful accomplishment and I want to express my gratitude to all our members for helping us reach this goal. Thank you!   Our annual beach clean up on March 24 rallied over two dozen members and families to help keep Martin beautiful. It was a beautiful day to give back to our community and spend quality time together.    This is all just a brief snapshot of the great things March brought our organization. As we approach the end of our fiscal year, I encourage you to make the most of our remaining opportunities to engage, including the Annual Active & Sustainer Mixer on April 9, Spring Soirée on the 13th, the April GMM on the 16th and much more. Please enjoy the following newsletter for the latest and greatest in JLMC. As always, our online member calendar is updated with activities and opportunities for you to participate in.      Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org (772) 349-5805     News and Updates     Spring Soiree | April 13 JLMC's Spring Soiree is back!  The 2022 JLMC 30th Anniversary Party was such a success that we're bringing it back for members to enjoy. This special event will be open to the public, so invite your partners, friends, and families. Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment on the rooftop of the Florida Oceanographic Center on Hutchinson Island.   Click here to purchase tickets!   Kentucky Derby Fundraiser | May 4 JLMC is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party to kick off our fundraising for The Junior League of Martin County's Mom's Haven of Hope Project, a collaboration with Place of Hope (POH). This event will be open to the public, so invite your partners, friends, and families. Join us for cocktails, appetizers, 50/50 raffle, putting contest, squares, and a hat contest!    Click here to purchase tickets and to learn more about JLMC Mom's Haven of Hope Project.   Women's Leadership Symposium In our effort to align more closely with our mission to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training, we are pleased to announce the First Annual JLMC Women's Leadership Symposium. Date of Event is TBD.   If you're interested in helping to plan this first annual training and celebration of women's leadership, please complete this form and you will be included in all planning communications. For more questions please email LeadershipSymposium@JLMCFlorida.org    League Gallery View our JLMC Photo Gallery here. If this is your first time accessing the gallery, please submit a request when prompted. Your request will be approved shortly. When viewing the gallery, select the "grid view" button on the upper right to see the pictures as icons rather than a file list.   To submit photos to the gallery, email your pictures to communications@jlmcflorida.org with the name and date of the JLMC activity where the pictures were taken. April Events Sustainer/Active Mixer (April 9) Join us for our annual Active/Sustainer Social Where: Linda Westcott's Home (address will be provided after RSVP) What to bring: an appetizer to share and your favorite drink RSVP by April 5th to EnglandMLee@yahoo.com Find more details here   Spring Soirée (April 13) Join us for an evening of live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and merriment on the rooftop of the Oceanographic Center on Hutchinson Island. Open to the public Purchase tickets here   JLMC Networking Breakfast (April 16) Join us for a light breakfast provided by Harbor Chase to network and chat with fellow Junior League members. Where: Harbor Chase of Stuart, 650 NW Fork Rd. Stuart, FL 34994 8:30-9:30 AM Click here to RSVP    General Membership Meeting (April 16) Where: Maya's Mexican Grill, 3099 SW Martin Downs Blvd. Palm City, FL 34990 6:30-8:00 pm What to Expect: Updates and presentations from fellow Junior League members. Questions? Concerns? Email membership@jlmcflorida.org   Lilly Pulitzer Give Back (April 18) Come support JLMC while shopping for your summer wardrobe! Where: Lilly Pulitzer Store, Palm Beach Gardens Mall  2-6 PM Members plan to meet for dinner at Cooper's Hawk in the mall afterwards. Questions? Concerns? Email funddev@jlmcflorida.org   SAVE THE DATES   Kentucky Derby Fundraiser (May 4) Crane Watch Club at Evergreen Club, Palm City 5:00-9:00 PM   Annual May Dinner (May 14) The Grove Italian Restaurant, Hobe Sound 6:30-8:30 PM   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? You can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.          Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - Taylor Gilmour - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - Julia Sansevere - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - Lara Bailey - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - Keri Gustafson - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory-Nominating Committee - Jacqueline Kenna - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - Taylor Gilmour - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - Lauren Aloia - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - Alyssa Regan & Heather Frady - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - Laura Baird - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - Karen Moore - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - Teena White - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with The Junior League International The Junior League International is rebranded and easier than ever to work with. Their website provides a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your JLI member account to get started!   New Year, New Store! AJLI invites all Junior League Members to shop the new Boutique, showcasing an exciting range of products, from apparel to accessories. This is just the start! New products will continue to be added, so keep an eye out for the newest designs and merchandise to show off your Junior League spirit!  For more information or to start shopping, visit https://jlboutique.org. Learning Portal  We have relaunched the Learning Portal with new content and resources for self-paced, independent learning in our core disciplines. Check it out HERE.  Virtual Workshops  Check out upcoming webinars HERE. You have received this email because you submitted your email to receive informative or promotional emails from Junior League of Martin County. If you would like to unsubscribe from our mailing list, please use this form. Privacy Policy copyright © 2024 2024-03-02T11:46:42-05:00 2024-03-02T11:46:42-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/41 Having trouble viewing this email? View online. Please do not forward this email - share with a friend. Mission and Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends,   What a great winter the Junior League of Martin County is having! As we approach a new season, I must express my enthusiastic gratitude for the wonderful turnout of attendance and participation in our League since our Virtual Town Hall. Each of you is what makes our organization so special and I am so pleased to see the kind of engagement that's needed for JLMC to succeed. Thank you!   In 2022, we initiated a five-year plan to add at least 15 new members annually. By 2027, with current members retained and new members joined, our goal is to bring our active roster back up to over 100 members. I am so proud to share that we have gained 13 new members in this league year thus far. With Membership's continued efforts and your support, I'm confident we will reach our goal before the end of the year on May 31. Thank you to all who help recruit and retain our membership, and thank you to all our new members for volunteering your time, treasure, and talents to our nonprofit.   As a reminder from previous communications, our leadership is always trying to improve our processes to create the best experience for members. In this effort, we implore you to share your feedback and ideas with your assigned Advisor so we can learn what's working well and what has room for improvement.   Please plan on attending the March General Membership Meeting (GMM), which will also be our annual voting meeting. The slate of officers and proposed bylaw amendments were shared last month. Quorum is required to have the vote, so your attendance is very important! Please reach out to Jacqueline Kenna at Advisory@jlmcflorida.org with any questions.   I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. You'll notice this monthly communication has been updated to welcome our newest members and celebrate our recent activities.   Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org (772) 349-5805     News and Updates Women's Leadership Symposium In our effort to align more closely with our mission to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training, we are pleased to announce the First Annual JLMC Women's Leadership Symposium. Date of Event is TBD.   If you're interested in helping to plan this first annual training and celebration of women's leadership, please complete this form and you will be included in all planning communications. For more questions please email LeadershipSymposium@JLMCFlorida.org    Spring Soiree | April 13 JLMC's Spring Soiree is back!  The 2022 JLMC 30th Anniversary Party was such a success that we're bringing it back for members to enjoy. This special event will be open to the public, so invite your partners, friends, and families. Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment on the rooftop of the Florida Oceanographic Center on Hutchinson Island.   We need your help to plan this fabulous springtime affair! If you're interested in helping to plan, please complete this form to be included in planning communications.   League Gallery View our JLMC Photo Gallery here. If this is your first time accessing the gallery, please submit a request when prompted. Your request will be approved shortly. When viewing the gallery, select the "grid view" button on the upper right to see the pictures as icons rather than a file list.   To submit photos to the gallery, email your pictures to communications@jlmcflorida.org with the name and date of the JLMC activity where the pictures were taken. March Events General Membership Meeting (March 19) Join us for our annual voting meeting at 6pm Where: Stringers Tavern & Oyster Bar, 3754 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL Find more details here   Sustainer Event: MCHS Culinary School Luncheon (March 22) Join Sustainers for a luncheon at MCHS campus restaurant,  the Tiger's Den, for their 10th year supporting MCHS Culinary School RSVP required. Find more details here   Secret Gardens Tour (March 23) Join a group of members to tour the secret gardens presented by The Garden Club of Stuart Email Laura Baird at membership@jlmcflorida.org Find more details here   Annual Beach Clean-Up (March 24) 10 AM, Stuart Beach.  Everyone is welcome!  Find more details here   Molly's House Chef for a Day (March 28) JLMC will be providing home cooked meals for the guests at Molly's House 4-6 PM, 430 Osceola St., Stuart, FL Click here to sign up   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? You can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.    Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - Taylor Gilmour - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - Julia Sansevere - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - Lara Bailey - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - Keri Gustafson - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory-Nominating Committee - Jacqueline Kenna - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - Taylor Gilmour - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - Lauren Aloia - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - Alyssa Regan & Heather Frady - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - Laura Baird - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - Karen Moore - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - Teena White - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with The Junior League International The Junior League International is rebranded and easier than ever to work with. Their website provides a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your JLI member account to get started!   New Year, New Store! AJLI invites all Junior League Members to shop the new Boutique, showcasing an exciting range of products, from apparel to accessories. This is just the start! New products will continue to be added, so keep an eye out for the newest designs and merchandise to show off your Junior League spirit!  For more information or to start shopping, visit https://jlboutique.org. Learning Portal  We have relaunched the Learning Portal with new content and resources for self-paced, independent learning in our core disciplines. Check it out HERE.  Virtual Workshops  Check out upcoming webinars HERE. You have received this email because you submitted your email to receive informative or promotional emails from Junior League of Martin County. If you would like to unsubscribe from our mailing list, please use this form. Privacy Policy copyright © 2024 2024-02-06T21:19:13-05:00 2024-02-06T21:19:13-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/40 JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends,   At the end of last year, it came to my attention that there has been a lot of confusion throughout the League. In an effort to help level-set with members, the Board of Directors executed a series of initiatives over the past month, not least of which was the Virtual Town Hall on January 31. For a full reminder of these efforts, please refer back to the January Newsletter. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Winter Member Survey. The questions and comments included in those responses, as well as the feedback we heard at last month's committee meetings really guided our efforts in the Town Hall presentation. The reactions thus far have been incredibly positive. Please continue to let your Advisor know what you thought of the Town Hall and what questions you may have so the appropriate League Leader can provide you with support. The presentation and a comment form will be available online soon. Leadership is continuing to work together to strengthen our processes and programming for members, particularly in New & Transfer Member Onboarding. We would love to hear your feedback in your own experience. Please share your onboarding experience with your Advisor so leaders can make the appropriate considerations in our new plans. In addition to all the efforts that leadership is making, I want to remind you, as a member, of the power you hold within this organization. I challenge you to take accountability for your experience as a member by participating, engaging, asking questions, learning, and diving in head first. One of the greatest things about the Junior League of Martin County is that every single member has the ability to shape and transform the organization. There is every opportunity for your voice to be heard. You just have to speak up. Please read through this month's newsletter. This is a great resource for the month ahead and also contains a wealth of information that can benefit your understanding of our Junior League.   Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org (mobile) 772.349.5805 News and Updates 2023-2024 Impact Initiatives Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, we focus our community projects, training opportunities, fundraising, and advocacy on initiatives that fall into our impact areas. After polling members, we identified the top priorities in each of our impact areas: Women: domestic violence; human trafficking; and women's health Children: child sex trafficking; self-esteem; teen dating violence; and health, nutrition, and food insecurity Civic Leadership: individual leadership training These impact areas drive all of the year's activities in community service, education and advocacy, organized by the committees. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the appropriate committee chair.   2023-2024 Member Education and Training Our mission is to train and create leaders in our community. We surveyed members to learn more about the skills/topics you want to cultivate. The top results are included below. Mental health & self care Leadership Board Member Engagement (for board service in JL and beyond) Member education and training is coordinated by the Advisory-Nominating Committee. If ou have any questions or concerns, please reach out to advisory@jlmcflorida.org.   Martin County School District Scholarships We are pleased to announce the Junior League of Martin County's 2024 Scholarships. 24 graduating high school senior women from the Martin County School District applied for one of our two, $1,500 scholarships.    JLMC is responsible for submitting our two scholarship recipients to the District on March 1 and we will award the winners at their school's Scholarship Night later this spring. Our two scholarship recipients will also be invited to our Annual Dinner in May.   We invite YOU to help review applications to determine our two recipients.    If you're interested in being a part of the review process, please complete the interest form here. If you have any questions, please email scholarship@jlmcflorida.org.   League Gallery View our JLMC Photo Gallery here. If this is your first time accessing the gallery, please submit a request when prompted. Your request will be approved shortly. When viewing the gallery, select the "grid view" button on the upper right to see the pictures as icons rather than a file list.   To submit photos to the gallery, email your pictures to communications@jlmcflorida.org with the name and date of the JLMC activity where the pictures were taken. Upcoming Activities SOCIAL: Sustainer Valentine's Cookie Exchange (Feb 9) Join us for the Sustainer's Annual Valentine's Luncheon and Cookie Exchance on Friday, February 9 at 12 pm. Find more details here.   General Membership Meeting (Feb 13) Join us for our February GMM at 6 pm. Where: Place of Hope Stuart Campus, 1490 SE Cove Rd, Stuart, FL 34997 Find more details here.   You can expect a Know Before You Go (KBYG) email from your Advisory the week before the GMM. Not sure who you're advisor is, or not receiving emails? Hop onto the Member Area on our website and see the list on the Advisory page.   VOLUNTEER: House of Hope (Feb 17) Volunteer with your fellow Junior Leaguers to support House of Hope's "Growing Hope Farm" in Palm City! They are in need of extra hands with various tasks such as weeding, planting, harvesting, sorting, and packing. Find details and RSVP here.   GIVEBACK: Lilly Pulitzer (Feb 18) Get ready to shop until you drop! Lilly Pulitzer is hosting a special fundraiser where revenue from sales from 2-6 pm on February 18 will be given back to our nonprofit. Find details and sign up to volunteer here.   RECRUITMENT: Meet & Mingle (Feb 22) Join us at our upcoming recruitment event! Meet and mingle with JLMC members and potential new members at Waterfront on Feb 22. Find details and RSVP here.   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? You can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.  Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - Taylor Gilmour - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - Julia Sansevere - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - Lara Bailey - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - Keri Gustafson - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory-Nominating Committee - Jacqueline Kenna - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - Taylor Gilmour - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - Lauren Aloia - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - Alyssa Regan & Heather Frady - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - Laura Baird - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - Karen Moore - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - Teena White - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with The Junior League International The Junior League International (JLI) is rebranded and easier than ever to work with. Their website provides a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your JLI member account to get started!   New Year, New Store! AJLI invites all Junior League Members to shop the new Boutique, showcasing an exciting range of products, from apparel to accessories. This is just the start! New products will continue to be added, so keep an eye out for the newest designs and merchandise to show off your Junior League spirit!  For more information or to start shopping, visit https://jlboutique.org. Learning Portal  We have relaunched the Learning Portal with new content and resources for self-paced, independent learning in our core disciplines. Check it out HERE.  Virtual Workshops  Check out upcoming webinars HERE. 2024-01-08T22:04:52-05:00 2024-01-08T22:04:52-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/39 Having trouble viewing this email? View online. Please do not forward this email - share with a friend. JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends,   Happy New Year! It feels like just yesterday we were still enjoying summer at our League Kick Off at Sailor's Return. In the blink of an eye, we're already ringing in the new year! I hope everyone had a fabulously fun and healthy holiday season.  A tradition of mine as part of my preparations for a new year is to have an honest reflection of the past year. It isn't always pretty or comfortable, but I attribute a lot of my personal and professional growth over the years to this practice. I'm grateful to have the honor of including JLMC in my reflections this year. It's come to my attention that there's a lot of confusion throughout the League. It's always been my hope, and the hope of the rest of our League leaders, to empower fellow members and leave this organization a little better than we found it. There's been so much great work completed in the first half of this year, and I'm excited to share some upcoming opportunities for you to learn more about how we're positioning the organization for a successful future and also to ask any burning questions you may have. Winter Member Survey. Throughout each year, the Advisory-Nominating Committee coordinates member surveys, which are shared with the Board of Directors to learn what's going well and the areas for improvement. Your engagement in these surveys helps drive change for how this League operates and how it's governed. Complete the survey here. President & Vice President Committee Meeting Visits. Throughout the month, Lara and I will attend each committee meeting. We want to hear from each of you, in an intimate setting, what questions, concerns, challenges, etc. are. Whether you want to learn more about your committee responsibilities or about the league as a whole, we are excited to hear from you! Connect with your committee chair for meeting details. ​Advisory-Nominating Committee Meeting: TBD Community Committee Meeting: January 23 at 6:00 pm Fund Development Committee Meeting: TBD Membership Committee Meeting: January 11 at 6:30 pm Virtual Town Hall. Based on the questions/comments we receive in the survey and committee meeting visits, the Board of Directors will collaborate on a presentation to provide more information, clarity, and context. With special emphasis on our budget and financial information, we'll share context on recent history of our league, detail on where we're at now and how we're positioning our organization for success in the future. Communications will be shared later. Save the date for January 31 at 6 pm. New & Transfer Member Connections. We're collaborating with Membership and Advisory-Nominating to create ongoing opportunities to connect with new members and transfers and provide further league education to support this transition and enhance member experience. Member & Leader Onboarding. We're developing an improved framework and comprehensive plan for onboarding of members and JLMC leaders each year. And we're giving further consideration to how and when we start our League year moving forward. In addition to these opportunities, I challenge each of you to take accountability for your experience as a member in this organization. Engage, participate, show up, ask questions, share ideas, advocate for yourself, inquire and investigate. One of the greatest things about our small league is that every member has the ability to shape and transform this league. There is every opportunity for your voice to be heard. You just have to speak up.   Please read through these monthly newsletters. They are a great resource for the month ahead and also contain a wealth of information that can benefit your understanding of our League. In addition to delivery to your mailbox, these newsletters also live in perpetuity in the Member Area. If you experience issues logging in, please contact your Advisor.   Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org (mobile) 772.349.5805 News and Updates Impact Areas Survey Results Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, we focus our community projects, training opportunities, fundraising, and advocacy on initiatives that fall into our impact areas. After polling members, we identified the top priorities in each of our impact areas: Women: domestic violence; human trafficking; and women's health Children: child sex trafficking; self-esteem; teen dating violence; and health, nutrition, and food insecurity Civic Leadership: individual leadership training These impact areas drive all of the year's activities in community service, education and advocacy, organized by the committees. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the appropriate committee chair.   Member Education and Training Survey Results Our mission is to train and create leaders in our community. We surveyed members to learn more about the skills/topics you want to cultivate. The top results are included below. Mental health & self care Leadership Board Member Engagement (for board service in JL and beyond) Member education and training is coordinated by the Advisory-Nominating Committee. If ou have any questions or concerns, please reach out to advisory@jlmcflorida.org.   Winter Member Survey Advisory-Nominating Committee coordinates membership surveys throughout the year to share with the Board of Directors. We want to hear from all active members to  learn what the League and its leaders can do to help give you a better experience.    Every question offers an opportunity to provide extended responses for additional comments. Want to share something that's not covered in one of the questions below? Fill out the open comments section at the end!   Use your voice! Complete the survey here.   Martin County School District Scholarships We are pleased to announce the Junior League of Martin County's 2024 Scholarships. 24 graduating high school senior women from the Martin County School District applied for one of our two, $1,500 scholarships.    JLMC is responsible for submitting our two scholarship recipients to the District in March (date pending) and we will award the winners at their school's Scholarship Night (dates pending) later this spring. Our two scholarship recipients will also be invited to our Annual Dinner in May.   We invite YOU to help review applications to determine our two recipients.   If you're interested in being a part of the review process, please complete the interest form here. If you have any questions, please email scholarship@jlmcflorida.org.   Women's Leadership Symposium In our effort to align more closely with our mission to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training, we are pleased to announce the First Annual JLMC Women's Leadership Symposium.    We had our kick-off meeting last month, which sparked great conversation about the potential format, venue, and agenda of this inaugural event. It's not too late to join the planning process!    If you're interested in helping to plan this first annual training and celebration of women's leadership, please complete this form and you will be included in all planning communications.   Spring Soiree | April 13 JLMC's Spring Soiree is back!  The 2022 JLMC 30th Anniversary Party was such a success that we're bringing it back for members to enjoy. This special event will be open to the public, so invite your partners, friends, and families. Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment on the rooftop of the Florida Oceanographic Center on Hutchinson Island.   We need your help to plan this fabulous springtime affair! If you're interested in helping to plan, please complete this form to be included in planning communications.   League Gallery View our JLMC Photo Gallery here. If this is your first time accessing the gallery, please submit a request when prompted. Your request will be approved shortly. When viewing the gallery, select the "grid view" button on the upper right to see the pictures as icons rather than a file list.   To submit photos to the gallery, email your pictures to communications@jlmcflorida.org with the name and date of the JLMC activity where the pictures were taken. Upcoming Activities General Membership Meeting (Jan 10) Social: 6:30 pm | Meeting: 7:00 pm Where: Office of the Supervisor of Elections,  135 Southeast Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., Stuart  Guest Speaker: Vicki Davis, Martin County Supervisor of Elections   You can expect a Know Before You Go (KBYG) email from your Advisory the week before the GMM. Not sure who you're advisor is, or not receiving emails? Hop onto the Member Area on our website and see the list on the Advisory page.   Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Jan 11) January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Thursday, January 11 is HTA Day! Follow our social media accounts to see regular posts/stories spreading awareness for this impact initiative. You can contribute by resharing our social media content on your personal account and wear blueon Thursday to help spread awareness!   Florida SPAC Conference in Tallahassee (Jan 15-17) Taylor, Lara, and Brooke are headed to the state capital for advocacy training with the rest of Junior Leagues of Florida State and Public Affairs Committees. Don't miss the February GMM, where the girls will bring back their lessons learned and takeaways from the training for all of membership to learn from.   Fundraiser Luncheon and Sip & Shop (Jan 19) Join us in support of the Junior League of Martin County for a $25 luncheon at Renato's & Josephine's Italian Restaurant and enjoy informal modeling featuring the latest Harbour Bay fashions. RSVP's are required.   Following the luncheon and fashion show, enjoy lite sweets and bubbly at participating shops, and a percentage of your qualifying purchases will benefit our League!   Don't miss all the details on the Member Calendar.   Beach Bonfire (Jan 19) Potential members, friends, and families are invited to join us at Stuart Beach for a bonfire. Bring your own chairs, drinks, and snacks. All the fixings for s'mores will be provided. Details and RSVP on the Member Calendar.   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? You can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.  Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory/Nominating Committee - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with AJLI The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your AJLI member account to get started!   New Year, New Store! AJLI invites all Junior League Members to shop the new Boutique, showcasing an exciting range of products, from apparel to accessories. This is just the start! New products will continue to be added, so keep an eye out for the newest designs and merchandise to show off your Junior League spirit!  For more information or to start shopping, visit https://jlboutique.org. You have received this email because you submitted your email to receive informative or promotional emails from Junior League of Martin County. If you would like to unsubscribe from our mailing list, please use this form. Privacy Policy copyright © 2024 2023-11-09T18:13:36-05:00 2023-11-09T18:13:36-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/38   JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends,   I hope your Halloween was full of sweet treats, spooky ghouls, happy kids, and scary screams! Though the weather doesn't show it, we have officially entered holiday season For myself and many others, work and other life commitments are particularly busy this time of year, making it easy to forget the reason for the season. My hope for all of us this year is that we're able to stay present, feel grateful, and enjoy the special time with our loved ones. At our GMM last month, the Membership Committee hosted our first inaugural Chilli Cook-Off. Several members entered their chili into the blind tasting contest and others chipped in to complete the meal with cornbread, salad, and more. I am pleased to share that Lara Bailey won first place in the cook-off. Congratulations, Lara! I hope you'll all keep perfecting your recipes and join us in our second annual cook-off next fall. Jamie Bond, from Place of Hope, joined our GMM to teach us more about  the issues and prevalence of human trafficking, domestic violence, and poverty in our community. We learned what Place of Hope is doing to meet the needs of those afflicted by these issues, and we also learned what each of us catalysts of change can do to help. We also had a brief reaffirmation of our new mission statement: to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. We achieve our mission through: Volunteer action — service opportunities coordinated by Community Committee Training — workshops, conferences, serving in leadership roles, learning how to plan and execute a large-scale fundraising event like Reindeer Dash, etc. Collaboration — by collaborating with other community leaders (policymakers, change-makers, nonprofits, etc.) we can (1) learn more about issues impacting our community; (2) become educated advocates; and (3) leverage our skills and leadership to create change for the better. Through these channels, we advance leadership amongst ourselves, to create meaningful community impact. What kind of community impact is determined by our impact areas and initiatives, voted on by all our members earlier this year. In the spirit of the season, I want to take a moment to tell you all how grateful I am to each of you. I am grateful for your friendship, for the unique experiences we all share together, and for helping make me a better person and leader. Amongst what I hope is a very long list of things you're thankful for this year, I hope the Junior League of Martin County is one of them. Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org News and Updates Impact Areas Survey Results Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, we focus our community projects, training opportunities, fundraising, and advocacy on initiatives that fall into our impact areas. After polling members, we identified the top priorities in each of our impact areas: Women: domestic violence; human trafficking; and women's health Children: child sex trafficking; self-esteem; teen dating violence; and health, nutrition, and food insecurity Civic Leadership: individual leadership training Member Education and Training Survey Results Our mission is to train and create leaders in our community. We surveyed members to learn more about the skills/topics you want to cultivate. The top results are included below. Mental health & self care Leadership Board Member Engagement (for board service in JL and beyond) Reindeer Dash: Sponsorships Needed! Our Junior League's 15th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. This annual fundraising event would not be a success without our sponsors, and we need YOUR help securing sponsorships. Proceeds of this signature event support our Junior League's community projects and programs. Click here to see/print our sponsor packet. Organizations can also complete a sponsorship form online on the 5k event page here.   League Gallery View our JLMC Photo Gallery here. If this is your first time accessing the gallery, please submit a request when prompted. Your request will be approved shortly. When viewing the gallery, select the "grid view" button on the upper right to see the pictures as icons rather than a file list. To submit photos to the gallery, email your pictures to communications@jlmcflorida.org with the name and date of the JLMC activity where the pictures were taken. Upcoming Activities Tiki Taxi Social (Nov 9) Join JLMC for an evening on the water with the Stuart Tiki Taxi! This fun evening is open to all current and potential Junior League members. Sign up online.   General Membership Meetings (Nov 14) You can expect a Know Before You Go (KBYG) email from your Advisory the week before the GMM. Not sure who you're advisor is, or not receiving emails? Hop onto the Member Area on our website and see the list on the Advisory page.   Brookdale Senior Living Visit (Nov 17) Volunteers will be dropping off desserts (cookies, brownies, etc. purchased from Costco) and visiting the residents of the Brookdale Senior Living facilities. Sign up online.   Meet and Mingle (Nov 19) Join us for our upcoming Meet and Mingle! Held on the third Sunday of each month at Lush Lounge, we invite current and potential new members to join us.   Reindeer Dash Packet Pickup I (Nov 29) Runners are invited to pick up their race day packet, race bib, and t-shirt on Wednesday, November 29, 11am - 5 pm, at Fleet Feet Stuart. Sign up online.   Reindeer Dash Packet Pickup II (Nov 30) Runners are invited to pick up their race day packet, race bib, and t-shirt on Wednesday, November 30, 4-8 pm, at Ocean Republic Brewing. Sign up online.   Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k (Dec 2) Join us for the 15th Annual Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k in historic Downtown Stuart! Our  signature event raises money to support our operational budget for the year, including all of our charitable programming. We need your help to make this year a success! Please reach out to ReindeerDash@jlmcflorida.org with any questions, sponsorships, or volunteer interest.   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? You can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.  Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory/Nominating Committee - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with AJLI The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your AJLI member account to get started! League Success Manager We are excited to share that AJLI has created League Success Managers (LSM) for all leagues. Our League's assigned LSM is a dedicated professional who will serve as a liaison, ambassador, resource, and educator between AJLI and JLMC. Her primary purpose is to provide unwavering support and guidance as we navigate the path to success. We are very optimistic that our new LSM will help connect the greater AJLI mission and resources with our League's strategic efforts at the local level. Lean In Circles We are also thrilled to announce the launching of Lean In Circles, in partnership with AJLI and Lean In. These small peer groups will focus on skill building, connection, and networking across all Junior Leagues! Topics covered during the Circles will range from work-life balance to negotiation strategy to inclusive leadership. This is a great tool to further our mission of advancing women's leadership and also to connect with members worldwide. Click Here to register.  Learning Portal  We have relaunched the Learning Portal with new content and resources for self-paced, independent learning in our core disciplines. Check it out HERE.  Virtual Workshops  Check out upcoming webinars HERE. Association Townhalls Join AJLI Board President Dona Ponepinto and CEO Melanie Schild for an inside look at the ongoing initiatives dedicated to helping your League meet its goals. These meetings are devoted to keeping League Leaders and Members informed on the day-to-day operations of AJLI, while also providing you an opportunity to share your successes, questions, and concerns. Help guide the conversation by sending your questions and discussion topic suggestions to mneyenhaus@ajli.org. Sign up HERE. 2023-10-04T20:24:40-04:00 2023-10-04T20:24:40-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/37 We are thrilled to announce that we are 61 days away from our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year for Junior League, The 15th Annual Ruldolph’s Reindeer Dash 5k &10k! The race will take place on Saturday, December 2 at 7:00am at Memorial Park in Stuart.    For more than a century, we have been a dedicated and passionate organization that spearheads initiatives with our community partnerships focusing on women and children in need while also advancing women's leadership. Last year the Reindeer Dash raised over $30,000 to help fund our league’s programs and initiatives and had 459 runners in attendance.       As a member of the Martin County Junior League, we are counting on your continued support to help spread the word and help obtain sponsors.  Contact Sponsors by Email: Below you will find two templates that you can use to contact past sponsors or new sponsors for your convenience. In-Person: The race flyer and sponsorship packet are also attached to this email for you to pass out to local businesses you visit. Online Sponsor Link: CLICK HERE Online Runner Registration Link: CLICK HERE   2023 Fundraising Goals: $35,000.00   2023 Runner Goals: 475 Runners     Social Media: We’d appreciate your support via social media as well. Please like then share our Dash content on the JLMC Facebook and Instagram. We created a Facebook event for the Dash; please select “attending” on that event page so your friends and family will see the event. Please share the event on your personal pages as well!  Click here to view the event on FB   In addition, we would love to see where the fliers you put up are displayed in our community! Please take a picture and tag us on Instagram or post a picture to our JLMC Facebook account.  Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC     Dry Fit Performance Shirts: We’ll be revealing this year's shirt design shortly and you’ll have the option to purchase shirts.      Questions:  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at reindeerdash@jlmcflorida.org.     Thank you in advance for your help and participation to help make this event a success!    Sincerely,  Alyssa Alexander and Heather Frady 2023 Fund Development Co-Chairs Junior League of Martin County     ____________________________________________________________   New Sponsors Template:  Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to you on behalf of The Junior League of Martin County, a non-profit organization. For more than a century, we have been a dedicated and passionate organization that spearheads initiatives with our community partnerships focusing on women and children in need while also advancing women's leadership. We are hosting our 15th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k & 10k on December 2, 2023 in Downtown Stuart. This is our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year and is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Treasure Coast. The event features a 5k and 10k road race through historic downtown Stuart with over 450 participants.  To ensure the success of this endeavor, I’m actively seeking partnerships and support from individuals and organizations that share our vision of making a positive difference in the community. I’m reaching out to you in the hope that you would consider becoming a sponsor for this meaningful cause. Sponsorships of $250.00 or more will be featured on the shirt given to all runners participating in the race. Attached you will find our sponsorship packet with the different sponsorship levels and their benefits. You may also view this information and become a sponsor on our website; http://bit.ly/jlmcdash.  The Junior League of Martin County and our community greatly appreciate any and all donations made on behalf of the Rudolph’s Reindeer Dash.  I sincerely hope that you will consider partnering with us on this endeavor. Your support would be invaluable to Martin County and in helping us bring about positive change in our community. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, ***YOUR NAME*** Junior League of Martin County  Become a sponsor now!   __________________________________________________________________   Past Sponsors Template:   Dear [Recipient's Name],    The Junior League of Martin County is hosting our 15th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k & 10k on December 2, 2023 in Downtown Stuart. This is our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year and is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Treasure Coast. The event features a 5k and 10k road race through historic downtown Stuart with over 450 participants.    We sincerely appreciate your generous donation to our Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k in 2022. With your support we were able to raise over $30,000 for our community partners and program initiatives!   For more than a century, the Junior League of Martin County has been a dedicated and passionate organization that spearheads initiatives with our community partnerships focusing on women and children in need while also advancing women's leadership.   We would love to have your continued support for our 15th annual signature fundraiser, whether that's by renewing your sponsorship for this year or increasing your donation to receive more benefits & exposure in the community! Please find the JLMC Rudolph’s Reindeer Dash Sponsorship Packet attached to this email. You may also view this information and sign up for this sponsorship on our website; http://bit.ly/jlmcdash   Your contribution would be appreciated greatly! Not only by the Junior League of Martin County, but by the entire Treasure Coast community.   I look forward to hearing from you soon.   Sincerely,    ***YOUR NAME*** Junior League of Martin County Become a sponsor now! 2023-10-04T20:17:32-04:00 2023-10-04T20:17:32-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/36 Having trouble viewing this email? View online. Please do not forward this email - share with a friend. JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends,   It's hard to believe that it's already October. We had our first General Membership Meeting (GMM) last month, held at Nostalgia's Greek Italian Kouzina. It was so great to see everyone and share all of the exciting updates and new features to look forward to in this upcoming year. I mentioned at our GMM that we will no longer use our meeting time to report out on upcoming events and updates. You can peruse this important information in the Member Area at your leisure. Instead, our time together will include valuable experiences, where we learn about our impact areas and community issues, complete service projects, and participate in educational trainings.  Also new this year are Affinity Groups. These are interest-based social groups, organized exclusively for JLMC members. You can be in as many groups as you'd like. Want to start a group for your favorite hobby? Email membership@jlmcflorida.org. Please take some time to explore our updated pages available in the Member Area, including news, calendar events, committee announcements, resources, our league photo gallery, and more. If you're experiencing trouble logging in, please reach out to your Advisor. Have a spooktacular month! Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org News and Updates FINAL CALL: Impact Areas Survey Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, our League aligns with AJLI to prioritize our efforts. We focus our community projects, training opportunities, fundraising, and advocacy on initiatives that fall into our impact areas: (1) Women; (2) Children; and (3) Civic Leadership. Let us know what initiatives you're most interested in by completing the survey here. FINAL CALL: Member Education and Training Survey Our mission is to train and create leaders in our community. What skills/topics do you want to cultivate to become the best version of yourself and the leader you were meant to become? Let us know how we can shape learning opportunities to meet your interests by completing the survey here. Reindeer Dash: Sponsorships Needed! Our Junior League's 15th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. This annual fundraising event would not be a success without our sponsors, and we need YOUR help securing sponsorships. Proceeds of this signature event support our Junior League's community projects and programs. Click here to see/print our sponsor packet. Organizations can also complete a sponsorship form online on the 5k event page here.   JLMC Resources Check out all of our organization's resources, like our member roster, budget, bylaws, reimbursement form, leadership contact information, AJLI Facebook Groups and so much more! Another fun new addition to this page of our Member Area is our League Gallery!   League Gallery View our JLMC Photo Gallery here. If this is your first time accessing the gallery, please submit a request when prompted. Your request will be approved shortly. When viewing the gallery, select the "grid view" button on the upper right to see the pictures as icons rather than a file list. To submit photos to the gallery, email your pictures to communications@jlmcflorida.org with the name and date of the JLMC activity where the pictures were taken. Upcoming Activities General Membership Meetings (Oct 10) Join us for our Chili Cook-Off and GMM, where Place of Hope will speak on the topics of abuse, neglect, homelessness, poverty, and human trafficking in our community.   Meet & Mingle with JLMC (Oct 15) Join us for our upcoming Meet and Mingle! Held on the third Sunday of each month at Lush Lounge, we invite current and potential new members to join us.   Spooktacular Night at the Park (Oct 20) Reach out to community@jlmcflorida.org for more information.   House of Hope Volunteer Project (Oct 28) Reach out to community@jlmcflorida.org for more information.   Reindeer Dash Packet Pickup I (Nov 29) Runners are invited to pick up their race day packet, race bib, and t-shirt on Wednesday, November 29, 11am - 5 pm, at Fleet Feet Stuart. Sign up for a volunteer time at funddev@ccf.org.   Reindeer Dash Packet Pickup II (Nov 30) Runners are invited to pick up their race day packet, race bib, and t-shirt on Wednesday, November 30, 4-8 pm, at Ocean Republic Brewing. Sign up for a volunteer time at funddev@ccf.org.   Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k (Dec 2) Join us for the 15th Annual Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k in historic Downtown Stuart! Our  signature event raises money to support our operational budget for the year, including all of our charitable programming. We need your help to make this year a success! Please reach out to ReindeerDash@jlmcflorida.org with any questions, sponsorships, or volunteer interest.   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? You can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.  Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory/Nominating Committee - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with AJLI The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your AJLI member account to get started!   Organizational Development Institute (ODI) Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 5, 2023 In-Person: Westin City Center, Washington DC Reach out to Advisory@JLMCFlorida.org if interested in participating. League Success Manager We are excited to share that AJLI has created League Success Managers (LSM) for all leagues. Our League's assigned LSM is a dedicated professional who will serve as a liaison, ambassador, resource, and educator between AJLI and JLMC. Her primary purpose is to provide unwavering support and guidance as we navigate the path to success. We are very optimistic that our new LSM will help connect the greater AJLI mission and resources with our League's strategic efforts at the local level. Lean In Circles We are also thrilled to announce the launching of Lean In Circles, in partnership with AJLI and Lean In. These small peer groups will focus on skill building, connection, and networking across all Junior Leagues! Topics covered during the Circles will range from work-life balance to negotiation strategy to inclusive leadership. This is a great tool to further our mission of advancing women's leadership and also to connect with members worldwide. Click Here to register.  Learning Portal  We have relaunched the Learning Portal with new content and resources for self-paced, independent learning in our core disciplines. Check it out HERE.  Virtual Workshops  Check out upcoming webinars HERE. Association Townhalls Join AJLI Board President Dona Ponepinto and CEO Melanie Schild for an inside look at the ongoing initiatives dedicated to helping your League meet its goals. These meetings are devoted to keeping League Leaders and Members informed on the day-to-day operations of AJLI, while also providing you an opportunity to share your successes, questions, and concerns. Help guide the conversation by sending your questions and discussion topic suggestions to mneyenhaus@ajli.org. Sign up HERE. 2023-09-01T20:17:21-04:00 2023-10-04T20:17:21-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/35 Having trouble viewing this email? View online. Please do not forward this email - share with a friend. JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends, Our League Year officially kicked off this past week, with Sunset at Sailor's! It was a fabulous evening of reconnection and fun with our fellow members and friends. And the night's sunset did not disappoint! Thank you, Laura Baird, and the Membership Committee for coordinating this event. I mentioned last month that our Board of Directors and Management Team have been hard at work these past few months planning for the upcoming year. In this new year, we are grounding our efforts in member recruitment, education, and engagement, while clarifying our impact initiatives. I am so pleased to share that we have already had a number of new members and transfers join our League this summer. Welcome Alex Adams, Samantha Conway, Morgan Karr, Leslie Fidler, Joanna Mangan, Brooke Martson and Roxanna Scaffidi! We are absolutely thrilled to have you and we can't wait to get to know each of you more throughout this upcoming year! We will welcome our newest members at the start of each monthly GMM. There is a lot of information in this month's newsletter. If email isn't your thing, you can also read our monthly newsletters in the Member News page of our website. I hope, by now, you have learned that we are moving away from Basecamp and taking advantage of all of the features that our mobile-friendly website has to offer. If you haven't already, please do take some time to explore the pages available in the Member Area, including news, calendar events, committee announcements, resources, our league photo gallery, and more. I cannot wait to see you all at our first General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the year, on September 19. Please RSVP for the meeting online. Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org News and Updates The Return of the Monthly GMM We are returning to monthly General Membership Meetings (GMM), starting on September 19. The entire year's GMM's are now available on the Member Calendar. We invite you to start saving the dates so you don't miss out on all the fun! Please note that GMM's will be a value-add experience for all members. Each month, we will use this time together to complete community projects, participate in training opportunities, hear from community leaders, and more. As always, we'll start each GMM with a brief social. We look forward to connecting with you at the next GMM!   Reindeer Dash: Sponsorships Needed! Our Junior League's 15th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. This annual fundraising event would not be a success without our sponsors, and we need YOUR help securing sponsorships. Proceeds of this signature event support our Junior League's community projects and programs. Click here to see/print our sponsor packet. Organizations can also complete a sponsorship form onilne on the 5k event page here.   JLMC Resources Check out all of our organization's resources, like our member roster, budget, bylaws, reimbursement form, leadership contact information, AJLI Facebook Groups and so much more! Another fun new addition to this page of our Member Area is our League Gallery!   League Gallery View our JLMC Photo Gallery here. If this is your first time accessing the gallery, please submit a request when prompted. Your request will be approved shortly. When viewing the gallery, select the "grid view" button on the upper right to see the pictures as icons rather than a file list. To submit photos to the gallery, email your pictures to communications@jlmcflorida.org with the name and date of the JLMC activity where the pictures were taken.   Reimbursement Form JLMC offers reimbursements to active members for qualified expenses throughout the year. If you ever use personal funds for JL expenses, please complete the Reimbursement Form stored on the JLMC Resources page of our Member Area, and secure the necessary signatures before submitting to treasurer@jlmcflorida.org. Checks are issued on the 15th and 30th of each month.    All reimbursements must be submitted within 60 days of the expense, or on May 30th of our fiscal year, whichever is sooner. Please note that it's not expected that any member uses their own funds for JL expenses. Vendor invoices can be submitted directly to treasurer@jlmcflorida.org.   SURVEY: Impact Areas Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, our League aligns with AJLI to prioritize our efforts. We focus our community projects, training opportunities, fundraising, and advocacy on initiatives that fall into our impact areas: (1) Women; (2) Children; and (3) Civic Leadership. Let us know what initiatives you're most interested in by completing the survey here. SURVEY: Member Education and Training Our mission is to train and create leaders in our community. What skills/topics do you want to cultivate to become the best version of yourself and the leader you were meant to become? Let us know how we can shape learning opportunities to meet your interests by completing the survey here. Upcoming Activities General Membership Meetings (Sep 19) We are resuming our General Membership Meetings (GMMs) starting on Tuesday, September 19. Save the date for the second Tuesday of each month through May, for League updates, training, done-in-a-day (DIAD) community projects, and more. Virtual options will be available this year. Stay tuned for more details, and find more details on our Member Calendar!   10th Street Fall Open House (Sep 7) 10th Street Community Center invites the Junior League of Martin County to attend their upcoming Fall Open House on Thursday, September 7 from 5-7 pm. JLMC partnered with 10th Street Community Center in the 2022-2023 Leage Year. The objective for the open house is to network with 10th Street's community partners, including JLMC, and showcase their capital and programmatic updates. Learn more here.   Out Run Hunger 5k (Sep 16) Members of JLMC, friends, and family, please join us in supporting the Treasure Coast Food Bank and raising Hunger Awareness by participating in the 3rd Annual Out Run Hunger 5k! All proceeds will benefit the TC Food Bank's programs that serve 225,000 food insecure children, families, and seniors across the Treasure Coast every week.  JLMC has a fundraising page as well as a 5k team. Learn more here.   EQ Workshop (Sep 21) Join us for the first workshop of the year! We'll kick the night off with socializing over drinks before diving into the 45-min workshop and dinner. This interactive Emotional Intelligence workshop will help members sharpen their personal, professional, and leadership skills by helping us understand the importance of emotional intelligence and teaching various coping skills to be our best selves! Learn more about this workshop and RSVP here.   Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k (Dec 2) Join us for the 15th Annual Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k in historic Downtown Stuart! Our  signature event raises money to support our operational budget for the year, including all of our charitable programming. We need your help to make this year a success! Please reach out to ReindeerDash@jlmcflorida.org with any questions, sponsorships, or volunteer interest.   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? Welcome to our website! We are building out our website to be the central location for all you need to know as a JLMC member. In this effort, you can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.  Recent Activities Meet & Mingle (Aug 13) The Membership Committee planned a wonderful Meet & Mingle recruitment event to attract new prospective members and educate them about our League. It was a rainy, rainy Sunday afternoon, but that didn't stop us from having a great time. We had around 8 prospective members attend, a few of whom have already joined our membership! Stay tuned for more recruitment events throughout the year. We hope to see you at our next event so you can help prospective new members learn about what makes JLMC so great! View photos from the event here.     Sunset at Sailor's Return (Aug 23) Our league year kicked off last week at our annual kickoff party! Planned by our Membership Committee, this fun night provided us an opportunity to reconnect with friends and fellow Leaguers. This event was open to active and sustaining members as well as potential new members. We even had a new transfer member join us. Welcome, Alex! View photos from the event here.   Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory/Nominating Committee - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with AJLI The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your AJLI member account to get started!   Organizational Development Institute (ODI) Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 5, 2023 In-Person: Westin City Center, Washington DC Reach out to Advisory@JLMCFlorida.org if interested in participating. League Success Manager We are excited to share that AJLI has created League Success Managers (LSM) for all leagues. Our League's assigned LSM is a dedicated professional who will serve as a liaison, ambassador, resource, and educator between AJLI and JLMC. Her primary purpose is to provide unwavering support and guidance as we navigate the path to success. We are very optimistic that our new LSM will help connect the greater AJLI mission and resources with our League's strategic efforts at the local level. Lean In Circles We are also thrilled to announce the launching of Lean In Circles, in partnership with AJLI and Lean In. These small peer groups will focus on skill building, connection, and networking across all Junior Leagues! Topics covered during the Circles will range from work-life balance to negotiation strategy to inclusive leadership. This is a great tool to further our mission of advancing women's leadership and also to connect with members worldwide. Click Here to register.  Learning Portal  We have relaunched the Learning Portal with new content and resources for self-paced, independent learning in our core disciplines. Check it out HERE.  Virtual Workshops  Check out upcoming webinars HERE. Association Townhalls Join AJLI Board President Dona Ponepinto and CEO Melanie Schild for an inside look at the ongoing initiatives dedicated to helping your League meet its goals. These meetings are devoted to keeping League Leaders and Members informed on the day-to-day operations of AJLI, while also providing you an opportunity to share your successes, questions, and concerns. Help guide the conversation by sending your questions and discussion topic suggestions to mneyenhaus@ajli.org. Sign up HERE. You have received this email because you submitted your email to receive informative or promotional emails from Junior League of Martin County. If you would like to unsubscribe from our mailing list, please use this form. Privacy Policy copyright © 2023  2023-08-08T10:11:59-04:00 2023-08-08T10:11:59-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/34 Having trouble viewing this email? View online. Please do not forward this email - share with a friend. JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. President's Message Dear Friends, I cannot believe summer is already nearing its end. I hope your summer has been full of fun, relaxation, and travel... and lots of air conditioning! With the end of summer comes the start of a new season. As a child, I always looked forward to the feeling of a new school year approaching. The back-to-school clothing shopping, new school supplies, as well as the changing season of fall represented a special kind of optimism for all the new possibilities ahead.  I hope that the start of our new year in Junior League brings you a similar kind of optimism and excitement. Our leadership has been hard at work trying to set our League up for success, and we are grounding our efforts this year in member recruitment, education, and retention. This will be a season of change for the Junior League of Martin County, and I look forward to sharing some of these changes with you at our first General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Tuesday, September 19. I am so looking forward to kicking off this new year with you all, starting with our Meet and Mingle recruitment event on Sunday, August 13 and Sunset at Sailor's, our annual kickoff party, on Wednesday, August 23. To participate, please make sure to pay your membership dues before the August 31 deadline. More information on upcoming events and dues are detailed below. Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org LAST CALL: 2023-2024 Membership Dues Upcoming Deadline: August 31   Pay Your 2023-2024 Membership Dues Active Member Dues $150 Sustaining Member Dues $100   Online Payment Instructions: Renew your membership online by following this link. If you forgot your password, simply: Click on "I have forgotten my password, and want to reset it" Use the email address we have on file, and follow the prompts Pay for the year up front, or elect for quarterly payments. Mailed Payment Instructions Make checks payable to: The Junior League of Martin County Mail checks to: PO Box 897, Stuart, FL 34995 Please make sure that your name, address, and phone number are clearly written on or attached to the check. DO NOT MAIL CASH. Questions? Reach out to treasurer@jlmcflorida.org.  News and Updates Reimbursement Form JLMC offers reimbursements to active members for qualified expenses throughout the year. If you ever use personal funds for JL expenses, please complete the Reimbursement Form stored on the JLMC Resources page of our Member Area, and secure the necessary signatures before submitting to treasurer@jlmcflorida.org. Checks are issued on the 15th and 30th of each month.    All reimbursements must be submitted within 60 days of the expense, or on May 30th of our fiscal year, whichever is sooner. Please note that it's not expected that any member uses their own funds for JL expenses. Vendor invoices can be submitted directly to treasurer@jlmcflorida.org.   Impact Areas Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, our League aligns with AJLI to prioritize our efforts. We focus our community projects, training opportunities, fundraising, and advocacy on initiatives that fall into our impact areas: (1) Women; (2) Children; and (3) Civic Leadership. Let us know what initiatives you're most interested in by completing the survey here. Member Education and Training Our mission is to train and create leaders in our community. What skills/topics do you want to cultivate to become the best version of yourself and the leader you were meant to become? Let us know how we can shape learning opportunities to meet your interests by completing the survey here. Upcoming Activities Meet & Mingle (Aug 13) Join us for our upcoming recruitment event with prospective members! On Sunday, August 13, we are hosting any women interested in learning more about JLMC and potential membership. Join us at Lush Lounge in downtown Stuart to meet and mingle with our newest members. Learn more and RSVP here.   Sunset at Sailor's Return (Aug 23) Our league year will kick off in August with our annual kickoff party! Planned by our Membership Committee, you won't want to miss a fun night to reconnect with friends and learn about all there is to look forward to this year. This event is open to active and sustaining members as well as potential new members. RSVP here and we'll see you for Sunset at Sailor's!   General Membership Meetings (Sep 19) We are resuming our General Membership Meetings (GMMs) starting on Tuesday, September 19. Save the date for the second Tuesday of each month through May, for League updates, training, done-in-a-day (DIAD) community projects, and more. Virtual options will be available this year. Stay tuned for more details, and find more details on our Member Calendar!   Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k (Dec 2) Join us for the 15th Annual Reindeer Dash 5k and 10k in historic Downtown Stuart! Our  signature event raises money to support our operational budget for the year, including all of our charitable programming. We need your help to make this year a success! Stay tuned for details about securing event sponsors, signing up to volunteer, or registering for the race. For immediate questions, please reach out to ReindeerDash@jlmcflorida.org.   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? Welcome to our website! We are building out our website to be the central location for all you need to know as a JLMC member. In this effort, you can find all JLMC activities on our Member Calendar! Learn about GMM's, sign up to volunteer, and register for events all in one place.  Connect with JLMC Please utilize the Member Area of our website to learn the latest and greatest at JLMC: save the dates for upcoming events; sign up for volunteer opportunities; find organizational and committee resources; pay your annual membership dues; and more.   Active and Sustaining members can also rely on monthly member newsletter e-mailed from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Can't find the eblast in your inbox? You can find the month's full newsletter in the Member Area on the page called In the News.   Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory/Nominating Committee - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - @Junior League of Martin County Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC Engage with AJLI The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a wealth of knowledge and resources for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available.   Use this link to create/log in to your AJLI member account to get started!   Organizational Development Institute (ODI) Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 5, 2023 In-Person: Westin City Center, Washington DC Reach out to Advisory@JLMCFlorida.org if interested in participating. League Success Manager We are excited to share that AJLI has created League Success Managers (LSM) for all leagues. Our League's assigned LSM is a dedicated professional who will serve as a liaison, ambassador, resource, and educator between AJLI and JLMC. Her primary purpose is to provide unwavering support and guidance as we navigate the path to success. We are very optimistic that our new LSM will help connect the greater AJLI mission and resources with our League's strategic efforts at the local level. Lean In Circles We are also thrilled to announce the launching of Lean In Circles, in partnership with AJLI and Lean In. These small peer groups will focus on skill building, connection, and networking across all Junior Leagues! Topics covered during the Circles will range from work-life balance to negotiation strategy to inclusive leadership. This is a great tool to further our mission of advancing women's leadership and also to connect with members worldwide. Click Here to register.  Learning Portal  We have relaunched the Learning Portal with new content and resources for self-paced, independent learning in our core disciplines. Check it out HERE.  Virtual Workshops  Check out upcoming webinars HERE. Association Townhalls Join AJLI Board President Dona Ponepinto and CEO Melanie Schild for an inside look at the ongoing initiatives dedicated to helping your League meet its goals. These meetings are devoted to keeping League Leaders and Members informed on the day-to-day operations of AJLI, while also providing you an opportunity to share your successes, questions, and concerns. Help guide the conversation by sending your questions and discussion topic suggestions to mneyenhaus@ajli.org. Sign up HERE. 2023-07-10T22:11:56-04:00 2023-07-10T22:11:56-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/33 President's Message Dear Friends, Summer sure is heating up down here! I hope you are all staying cool and enjoying the season on the water, in the sun, and traveling to new places.  Time is flying by and our new League year will start before we know it! I hope you're looking forward to a great year as much as I am.  If you haven't paid your dues yet, please do so before the August deadline. More details on that later in this newsletter. If you don't remember whether you paid, you can email our Treasurers to receive confirmation. JLMC leadership is already hard at work to set JLMC up for success. Our approach is simple. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities, we will equip our members with the skills and leadership needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. By identifying opportunities and impact areas focused on women, children, and civic leadership, we can address serious issues and have a powerful impact in Martin County. Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County www.JLMCFlorida.org 2023-2024 Membership Dues Dues for the 2023-2024 League year are due by August 31.  Active Member Dues $150 Sustaining Member Dues $100   Online Payment Instructions: 1.  Renew your membership online by following this link. If you forgot your password, simply: Click on "I have forgotten my password, and want to reset it" Use the email address we have on file, and follow the prompts 2.  Pay for the year up front, or elect for quarterly payments. Alternative Payment Instructions: Make checks payable to:  The Junior League of Martin County PO Box 897 Stuart, FL 34995 Please make sure that your name, address, and phone number are clearly written on or attached to the check. DO NOT MAIL CASH. Questions? Please reach out to the JLMC Treasurer here. News and Updates Welcome New Co-Treasurers Thank you for voting last month. We can officially welcome our new Co-Treasurers: Charlene Lyons and Keri Gustafson! Charlene and Keri have both previously served JLMC in this capacity and we are overjoyed to have them back in our ranks.   Impact Areas Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, JLMC is reprioritizing our efforts to realign with AJLI. We will focus our community projects, fundraising benefeciaries, and training opportunities on initiatives that fall into one of the following three impact areas: Women Children Civic Leadership Let us know what initiatives your most interested in by completing the survey here.   Member Education and Training What do you want to learn about? Our mission is to train and create leaders. What skills/topics do you want to cultivate to become the best version of yourself? Please take the survey here to let us know how we shape these opportunities to meet your interests.   State Public Affairs Committee We are recommitting our efforts and prioritization on the Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee. JLFLSPAC has been the advocacy arm of the Junior Leagues of Florida for nearly 45 years, monitoring the state legislative process and addressing issues of political importance to our members. As a member league, we participate in the advocacy process by sending delegates to state meetings and conferences throughout the year to research and debate the issues of the day, and then: Advocate for specific legislation at the state and national levels that is relevant to our key issue areas Educate our member Leagues about advocacy and public policy Coordinate the exchange of information from community-based League projects to policymakers Upcoming Activities Mid-Summer Social Cool off from the summer heat at our mid-summer social! Join us on Thursday, July 27 at the Meadow's Pool in Palm City, starting at 5 pm. You can plunge into the pool or hang in the shade. Get all the details and RSVP here. We look forward to reconnecting and hearing about how summer is going for everyone!   Annual Kick-Off Party Our league year will kick off in August with our annual Kick-Off Party! Planned by our Membership Committee, you won't want to miss a fun night to reconnect with friends and learn about all there is to look forward to this year. This event is open to active and sustaining members as well as potential new members. Stay tuned for future details and a save the date.   General Membership Meetings Membership meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, starting on September 12. These GMM's aren't always business-related. One meeting, we may be learning about an impact area from a community leader, and we may be creating period kits for middle school-aged girls at the next GMM. There's always something to look forward to!   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatest? Welcome to our website! You can find all JLMC activities on the website calendar! Sign up to volunteer, register for an event, and save the dates all in one place.  Engage with AJLI The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a wealth of knowledge and resouces for JLMC and its members. From regular conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available. Use this link to create/log in to your AJLI member account to get started!   AJLI New League Success Manager We are excited to share that AJLI has created League Success Managers (LSM) for all leagues. Our League's assigned LSM is a dedicated professional who will serve as a liaison, ambassador, resource, and educator between AJLI and JLMC. Her primary purpose is to provide unwavering support and guidance as we navigate the path to success. We are very optimistic that our new LSM will help connect the greater AJLI mission and resources with our League's strategic efforts at the local level.   AJLI Lean In Circles We are also thrilled to announce the launching of Lean In Circles, in partnership with AJLI and Lean In. These small peer groups will focus on skill building, connection, and networking across all Junior Leagues! Topics covered during the Circles will range from work-life balance to negotiation strategy to inclusive leadership. This is a great tool to further our mission of advancing women's leadership and also to connect with members worldwide. Attend an upcoming Kick-Off Session with AJLI by registering here. Stay Connected These are our two major sources of information and connection. Please utilize the Member Area on our website to learn about upcoming events, find resources, and pay your dues. Active members can use Basecamp to connect with committees and store documents and files.   Website Member Area - www.jlmcflorida.org  Basecamp - https://3.basecamp.com/4028624/   Members can also rely on regular communications from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory/Nominating Committee - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/juniorleaguemc/ Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. 2023-06-04T22:10:52-04:00 2023-07-10T22:10:52-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/32 President's Message Dear Friends, As our Junior League starts its new fiscal year, I feel so humbled and honored to start my two-year term as President of this wonderful organization. My sincerest hope for us all is that we can learn and grow together, while strengthening our friendships and giving back to our beautiful community. This past year we celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Junior League of Martin County and reflected on all our accomplishments. Throughout our rich history, JLMC has been on the forefront of social reform, identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way. We've tackled a long list of community issues, including: poverty, illiteracy, food insecurity, and under-resourced foster children. As we look forward to the future, our approach is simple. Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities, we will equip our members with the skills and leadership needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. By identifying opportunities and impact areas focused on women, children, and civic leadership, we can address serious issues and have a powerful impact in Martin County. The following newsletter is full of opportunities for you to help shape our efforts this upcoming year. I invite you to use your voice to help make our Junior League the best it can be. Gratefully, Taylor Gilmour, MPP, CFRE President The Junior League of Martin County News and Updates Welcome New Leadership Congratulations and welcome to our new Board of Directors and Committee Chairs! We are so grateful to each of these volunteers leaders for committing their time and talents to advancing the mission of JLMC for the betterment of all our members and community.   Co-Treasurer Vote Our previous treasurer had to unexpectedly step down in the middle of her two-year term. Two previous treasurers, Charlene Lyons (2018-2020) and Keri Gustafson (2020-2022) generously volunteered to serve as Co-Treasurers on our Board of Directors. To make things official, we need to eligible members to vote for these treasurers, per our Bylaws. If you are a voting member of JLMC (actives only), please use the link here to vote by Friday, June 16.   State Public Affairs Committee We are recommitting our efforts and priotization on the Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee. JLFLSPAC has been the advocacy arm of the Junior Leagues of Florida for nearly 45 years, monitoring the state legislative process and addressing issues of political importance to our members. As a member league, we participate in the advocacy process by sending delegates to state meetings and conferences throughout the year to research and debate the issues of the day, and then: Advocate for specific legislation at the state and national levels that is relevant to our key issue areas Educate our member Leagues about advocacy and public policy Coordinate the exchange of information from community-based League projects to policymakers If you're interested in getting involved in our league's SPAC, please email spac@jlmcflorida.org.    Impact Areas Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities we will give members the skills needed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. To continue the Junior League's tradition of identifying problems and finding solutions in a collaborative way, JLMC is reprioritizing our efforts to realign with AJLI. We will focus our community projects, fundraising benefeciaries, training opportunities, and advocacy on initiatives that fall into one of the following three impact areas: Women Children Civic Leadership Please take the survey here so we can learn what initiatives our members are most interested in.    Affinity Groups We are excited to introduce affinity groups to JLMC this year! Affinity groups are opportunities for forming meaningful connections through shared interests. You may recall being surveyed this spring about possible groups (running, wine, cooking, painting, dogs, coffee, etc.). Stay tuned for details or reach out to the Membership Committee with any questions at membership@jlmcflorida.org.   Member Education and Training What do you want to learn about? Our mission is to train and create leaders. What skills/topics do you want to cultivate to become the best version of yourself and the best leader you can be? Please take the survey here to let us know how we can shape these opportunities to meet your interests. 2023-2024 Membership Dues Dues for the 2022- 2023 League year are due by August 1.  Active Member Dues $150 Sustaining Member Dues $100 If payment is not received by September 1, 2021, the member will be dropped from the JLMC and AJLI roster as stated in the JLMC Policies and Procedures.   Online payment is preferred at JLMCflorida.org. Instructions are included below.   If you prefer to mail in a check, please make checks payable to: The Junior League of Martin County, PO Box 897, Stuart, FL 34995.   Online Payment Instructions: 1.  Renew your membership via the website. Please ensure to renew your membership online by following this link. If you forgot your password, simply: Click on "I have forgotten my password, and want to reset it" Use the email address we have on file, and follow the prompts 2.  Pay for the year up front, or elect for quarterly payments via the website. If you would like to sign up for quarterly payments, please follow this link. Questions? Please reach out to the JLMC Treasurer at Treasurer@jlmcflorida.org. 2023-2024 Committee Placements Advisory/Nominating Committee Ashley Winchel, Chair Jacqueline Kenna Olivia Kirchman Rosi Schroeder Community Committee Lauren Aloia, Chair Catherine Allen Chiquita Cooper Meghan Conway Melody Creese Nicole Kerr Karen Moore Kyla McAuliffe Kim Nash Ally Whalen Abby Zayyad Fund Development Committee Alyssa Regan, Co-Chair Heather Frady, Co-Chair Jennifer Castellanos Christie Cloninger Kandice Deane Deb George Ashley Mann Jenny McIntosh Susan Shirley Artemis Talvat Cathy Vandercook Membership Committee Laura Baird, Chair Ashley Fogler Karlee Knebels Mindi Paruta Jackie Prussing State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) Teena White, Chair Taylor Gilmour Upcoming Activities Shop to Support with Lilly Pulitzer Join us as we shop for a cause in support of the Junior League of Martin County. Our mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. 10% of in-store proceeds between 2 and 6 pm on Thursday, June 15 will support our charitable efforts. Learn more on the JLMC Calendar here.   Post-Lilly Member Dinner After the Lilly Pulitzer Shop to Support event, JLMC members are invited to enjoy dinner and drinks together at Cooper's Hawk Palm Beach Gardens. Advance RSVP is required for the reservation. Learn more and RSVP on the JLMC Calendar here.   Annual Kick-Off Party Our league year will kick off in August with our annual Kick-Off Party! Planned by our Membership Committee, you won't want to miss a fun night to reconnect with friends and learn about all there is to look forward to this year. This event is open to active and sustaining members as well as potential new members. Stay tuned for future details and a save the date.   Online Calendar Not sure where to find all the JLMC latest and greatert? Welcome to our website! We will continue to build out amazing member features on jlmcflorida.org throughout year. For now, you can find all  JLMC activities on the website calendar! Sign up to volunteer, register for an event, and save the dates all in one place.  Engage with AJLI The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a wealth of knowledge and resouces for JLMC and its members. From regularly conferences to stand-alone webinars, there are always valuable training opportunities and other resources available. Use this link to create/log in to your AJLI member account to get started!   AJLI New League Success Manager We are excited to share that AJLI has created League Success Managers (LSM) for all leagues. Our League's assigned LSM is a dedicated professional who will serve as a liaison, ambassador, resource, and educator between AJLI and JLMC. Her primary purpose is to provide unwavering support and guidance as we navigate the path to success. We are very optimistic that our new LSM will help connect the greater AJLI mission and resources with our League's strategic efforts at the local level.   AJLI Lean In Circles We are also thrilled to announce the launching of Lean In Circles, in partnership with AJLI and Lean In. These small peer groups will focus on skill building, connection, and networking across all Junior Leagues! Topics covered during the Circles will range from work-life balance to negotioation strategy to inclusive leadership. This is a great tool to further our mission of advancing women's leadership and also to connect with members worldwide. Attend an upcoming Kick-Off Session with AJLI by registering here. Recent Activities Annual  Thank you to all who were able to attend our Annual Dinner on May 9, 2023. Held at the Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club, members enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and connection. Leadership led special programming to recap and celebrate the year's accomplishments as well as recognize leaders for the upcoming year. You can view a copy of the presentation here.   Congratulations to our award winners! Community Service Award - Ashley Winchel Super Leaguer - Jacqueline Kenna Board of Directors Award - Kelli Lugo Legacy of Leadership Award - Mary Fields   Stay Connected These are our two major sources of information and connection. Please utilize the Member Area on our website to learn about upcoming events, find resources, and pay your dues. Active members can use Basecamp to connect with committees and store documents and files.   Website - www.jlmcflorida.org  Basecamp - https://3.basecamp.com/4028624/   Members can also rely on regular communications from JLMC President, Taylor Gilmour, and Sustainer Director, Julia Sansevere. Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Taylor or Julia with any questions or concerns.   Connect with Leadership President - president@jlmcflorida.org Sustainer Director - sustainer@jlmcflorida.org Vice President - vicepresident@jlmcflorida.org Treasurer - treasurer@jlmcflorida.org Advisory/Nominating Committee - advisory@jlmcflorida.org Communications - communications@jlmcflorida.org Community Committee - community@jlmcflorida.org Fund Development Committee - funddev@jlmcflorida.org Membership Committee - membership@jlmcflorida.org Scholarship - scholarship@jlmcflorida.org State Public Affairs Committee - spac@jlmcflorida.org   Join Us on Social We invite you to join us on social media! Please note that these are supplemental communication tools and members should not rely on any of these platforms as an exclusive source of JLMC information.   Facebook Page - @Junior League of Martin County Facebook Member Group - @JLMC Member Group Facebook Classifieds Group - @JLMC Classifieds Instagram - @JuniorLeagueMC LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/juniorleaguemc/ Twitter - @JuniorLeagueMC JLMC Mission & Vision Mission To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision Women as catalysts for lasting community change. Values Our core values ensure we embody our mission and guide all we do. We are passionate about our community. We believe in maximizing our impact through strategic external partnerships, advocacy and volunteer action to achieve our mission. We respect individuals. We respect each other, those with whom we work and those we serve in the community. We strive to understand others, to respect differences and to treat everyone with dignity. We act responsibly. We recognize that our decisions and our actions can affect others. We strive to uphold our commitments and act honorably in all that we do. We promote opportunity. We are committed to helping each other achieve our potential. We foster a supportive and motivating environment that enables continuous learning, encourages mentoring, and develops future leaders.  

2021-02-11T12:17:20-05:00 2021-02-11T12:17:20-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/31 At the GMM this past week, we learned about a some of the fundraising updates.   Pineapple Palooza has been cancelled for 2021. With the history behind this event - the Pineapple Ball being a successful event for 12 years - the onset of COVID delaying the original date in 2020 - and now the still existing concern around COVID as it relates to all our members, including sustainers Everyone involved has decided that it is best that we do not hold Pineapple Palooza this year. Additionally, the Lunafest event has been cancelled as well. In order to offset these events, the fundraising team in conjunction with the board has determined that they will launch the "Little Black Dress Initiative" with the members. More details to come!

2021-02-09T13:04:11-05:00 2021-02-11T13:04:11-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/29 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: 10th Street Movie Night   February 12th we have a fun event with the 10th City Community Center.   Stuart Memorial Park 300 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994   Friday, February 12th  6 PM EST – 8 PM EST   This event is a movie night which will be held at Memorial Park in Stuart. The event starts at 6pm. We will help in the concession stand. We will follow the CDC guidelines for this event. There is a sign up for this event online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45adae2aaafac52-10th     VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Hibiscus House Foster the Love Party   The best event of the year! Come spread some love with the foster children at Hibiscus House!   We will start the day off at Rush from 12-1pm. the kids will have a great jump jumping. Then will go to the House with kids and have lunch and arts project waiting for them, That will be from 1-3pm We are excited that each child will receive new shoes and socks, from the league.   Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:30 AM EST—3:30 PM EST   We need two sets of volunteers:  Rush from 11:30a - 1:15p ​3245 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Hibiscus House from 12:30p - 3p 4001 NE Savannah Road, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Sign up here for our annual Foster the Love party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45adae2aaafac52-valentines       VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Dr. Seuss Night @ 10th Street   Join us to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with 10th Street Community Center.   We will read books and have arts and crafts for the kids. 10TH Street Community Center 724 SE 10th St., Stuart, FL 34994 Tuesday, March 2, 2021  4 PM EST – 6 PM EST     Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45adae2aaafac52-drseuss ***YOU MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK TO PARTICIPATE. Martin County Sheriff's Office is waiving all fees currently. Please call 772.220.7000, and press the option for records requests. let them know you need a background check and provide your name, DOB, last 4 of your SSN, and email address.***     VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: 10th Street Community Center Race   To continue our partnership with 10th Street Community Center, we'll be assisting them during their race event. Wear your red JL shirt.    Stuart Memorial Park 300 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:30 AM EST – 8 AM EST Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ADAE2AAAFAC52-10th1  

2021-02-09T08:41:10-05:00 2021-02-11T08:41:10-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/27 The Junior League of Martin County wrapped up 2020 with a socially-distant holiday party!    One of our members, Laura Baird opened her outdoor patio to us and we even had a Taco Truck on site, (in her driveway to be exact) where we were able to enjoy fresh Mexican cuisine while reconnecting before the holidays.   In January 2021, we had our annual placement fair where we met in person, to sign up for committees for the new year.   And just yesterday, we held our GMM at the children's museum and virtually. Barring a few tiny technical difficulties, it was a great event. Most notably, Laura Baird presented the community projects as part of our community project review (CPR).   An important announcement was made that Pineapple Palooza is cancelled for 2021. As an alternative, the league will be participating in the little black dress initiative.    lastly, we will be closing our office as we look at opening a storage unit to store all of our materials and event items.

2021-01-15T11:55:40-05:00 2021-02-11T11:55:40-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/30 12th Annual Rudolph’s Reindeer Dash 5K raises $20,000 for Junior League of Martin County Racers joined in the fun on December 5 at the 12th Annual Rudolph’s Reindeer Dash 5k, which this year took place both virtually and in person with precautions at Memorial Park in Historic Downtown Stuart.   Over 374 participants took part in the highly anticipated event, helping to raise over $20,000. Proceeds will help support the JLMC’s programs that improve the local community, including support for The Children's Museum, Martin County School District, United Way White Doves Holiday Project, Gertrude Walden Center, Hibiscus Children’s Center, and more.   This year’s race followed all CDC guidelines for a safe and healthy event, with the first ever virtual option.   “Planning the event during the COVID-10 pandemic was certainly a challenge we haven’t faced before, but thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the support of our participants, this year’s race was a safe, fun and successful start to the holiday season,” said Sara Steinhauer, who co-chaired the event with Andi McAvoy. “We are grateful and excited to have raised $22,187, which will have a direct impact on improving the lives of children and families in Martin County.”   Organizers are already looking forward to the 2021 Reindeer Dash, which will take place on December 4, 2021.    “Junior League's Reindeer Dash is an event we look forward to each year,” said racer Gretchen Abell, who took first place in the female open division.  “This has become to be one of our favorite traditions- kids, friends and family all included. There's a way for everyone to enjoy the race and kick off the holiday season!”  

2020-11-10T20:35:01-05:00 2020-11-11T20:35:01-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/21 Stuart, Fla. – The Junior League of Martin County (JLMC) will host their 12th Annual Rudolph’s Reindeer Dash 5K on Saturday, December 5 from 7:00 am – 9:00 am.   This event, which is held in Downtown Stuart at Memorial Park, is JLMC’s biggest fundraiser of the year and one of the most highly anticipated events on the Treasure Coast. Proceeds will help support the JLMC’s programs that improve the local community.   The annual fundraiser features a 5k run, 10k run, Tot Trot, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments, vendors, awards, goodie bags, race t-shirts and fun!  This year’s event will be following all CDC guidelines for a safe and healthy event, and organizers have added a virtual run option for those interested.   Andi McAvoy and Sara Steinhauer are chairing this year’s Reindeer Dash.  “It has certainly been a challenging year, but we are looking forward to spreading some cheer this holiday season, and are excited to continue the much-loved tradition of the Reindeer Dash with safety top of mind,” said McAvoy.   In accordance with the Junior League’s focus of increasing opportunities for at-risk kids, participation by children and teenagers is encouraged. “Junior Dashers” (ages seven and under) are invited to compete in their own 100-yard Tot Trot.   Entry fees are $35 for the 5k, $45 for the 10k, $20 for the kids dash or $30 for the virtual run. Sign up individually or as part of a team of four or more racers. To register, sponsor, or donate, visit runsignup.com/Race/FL/Stuart/JLMCReindeerDash2020.   To learn more, visit jlmcflorida.org.   ###     The Junior League of Martin County is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. 

2020-11-10T20:17:03-05:00 2020-11-11T20:17:03-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/23 We’ve partnered with The Board Babes to host a virtual Charcuterie Board Workshop fundraiser!   Follow along with us live from Board Babe Iris’s (gorgeous) kitchen as The Board Babes show you how to build a Board like the Babes... just in time for the holidays!   15% of all proceeds will directly benefit the Junior League of Martin County.   Sign up here : https://www.theboardbabesfl.com/workshop   $100 real wooden Board + all ingredients $75 disposable bamboo Board + all ingredients $45 class only + shopping list   Includes chef’s choice of assorted cheeses, meats, fresh & dried fruit. Also includes Hani Honey, nuts, crackers, Bread by Johnny, sweets & other bites sourced from other small local businesses. Board + ingredients are only available for pick up in Stuart on 11/11 - 11/12.

2020-11-10T20:14:26-05:00 2020-11-11T20:14:26-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/24 It’s that time of year to order your holiday cards! Visit Minted.com and use code FUNDRAISEJLMARTIN. You save 20% and Minted donates 15%!  

2020-11-10T18:47:28-05:00 2020-11-10T18:47:28-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/25 Save the Date: #GivingTuesday is December 1!   We’re proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving.   Giving Tuesday, often stylized as #GivingTuesday for the purposes of hashtag activism, refers to the Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving in the United States. It is a global movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.    It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give. 

2020-11-02T20:10:58-05:00 2020-11-11T20:10:58-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/19 It's that Time of Year to Think of Your Future   Now is the time to let us know what leadership role you are interested in within the league.   Please fill out the form attached to the eBlast or found in the 'JLMC Member Area - Resources' on the website by December 18, 2020 and email it back to Ilona Scully, at oceanlife1326@gmail.com.   If you have any questions, please feel free to email her! Thank you!

2020-11-02T19:45:21-05:00 2020-11-02T19:45:21-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/22   JLMC is collecting items to fill the 10th Street Community Closet. The easiest way to get donations to these children is through the Amazon wish list.   Most items consist of basic hygiene items as well as clothing for children. Helping these kids is as easy as clicking the link!  

2020-11-02T19:15:15-05:00 2020-11-02T19:15:15-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/20 New Member Update   The October new member social event was a great start to moving forward with trying to regain some normalcy.   Two women of the community came out to learn about the league and the rest that attended were both actives and even transfers!   I was so nice to be able to connect and just chill. If you haven't already, please refer any women to me that you know locally that you believe would be a great addition to the league.   I'm planning on having an orientation hosted both virtually via zoom and in person based on everyone's level of comfort.   GMM Update   I'm starting to think about Dec. GMM and what that will look for us this year.   I know personally, I'm eager to get back into seeing everyone, and hopefully it will be soon!   - Ashley Connors

2020-01-27T12:09:11-05:00 2020-05-25T12:09:11-04:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/12 January 27, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   The Junior League of Martin County- Connecting with the Community   The Junior League of Martin County (JLMC) has been steadfast and strong this year. We are a small league with a big punch and have had our hands in a lot of volunteer work, whether it is helping other organizations or fundraising money for a better purpose, JLMC faces have been involved with so much and were not done! Our goal this year was and is to connect with the community and let it be known that we are eager and willing to help in many different ways to better our community and the families that reside here.   Since the beginning of our season (September) we have partnered with Keep Martin Beautiful in helping spread the word and bring awareness on how to keep our waterways healthy and clean! This is such an important topic to be involved in and we hope to continue our efforts in helping Keep Martin Beautiful. In November, we were all hands-on deck at the Community Thanksgiving hosted by M.I.S.S at the Martin County Fairgrounds! We had so much fun distributing food, giving a helping hand and dancing the night away in celebration of the coming holidays, what a fabulous event to take part in. December was a month to remember! Each year, Junior League helps support United Way in their toy drive. From assisting with the setup, to donating bikes then having the pleasure of sharing in the excitement with the parents receiving those bikes to give to their children is truly what the holiday spirit is all about! We are not only about giving our time, but we also held our first of two, Books for Kids, Book Drive at Barnes & Noble. Twice a year, Barnes & Noble generously opens their doors to the JLMC and helps us generate money to donate books to our public schools! Experiencing how many businesses are willing to help a great cause is truly where you find the magic in Junior League. There is no other organization that can educate you in so many facets of where help is needed and help you learn all that the community has to offer! This year has been an awesome experience so far and we look forward to continuing our work in the community.   We are pleased to share that our Nominating Committee nominated the following members for awards in our community.  Lauren Betsinger for Soroptimist of Stuart; A Women of Distinction who demonstrates high ethical standards personally, is a recognized role model, has a strong sense of community responsibility and is outstanding in her contributions within Martin County. We have also nominated Keri Gustafson for dream catcher award for Tykes and Teens which is someone who embodies the vibrant spirit and determination that made Dolores Ripper (long-time resident of Martin County and philanthropist) special and has demonstrated a substantial positive impact on the lives of children, either as a professional, a volunteer, or a philanthropist. We wish our ladies and those nominated the best of luck!   Upcoming Events: The Junior League of Martin County is hosting LUNAFEST® for its 5th consecutive year! This exciting film festival will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Flagler Place in Downtown Stuart. LUNAFEST is an inspirational film festival that features short films by, for, about Women®. Some of these short films will tug at your heartstrings, others will make you laugh out loud, and all of them are presented with the goal of raising awareness of, and funds for, women’s issues. The festivities kick off with a lively cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. and the short films beginning at 7:30 p.m. General Admission tickets include one drink ticket for wine, beer or signature cocktail; popcorn and candy bar; live entertainment; amazing silent auction; raffle items; swag bags and more! Advance purchase tickets will be available through 3/26/20 for $35, and, if still available, tickets can be purchased at the door for $40. VIPs will be greeted with a welcome drink and can preview silent auction items; complimentary valet parking; open bar with wine, beer & signature cocktails; preferred seating; VIP swag bags and more! VIP tickets are priced at $60 and will be available through 3/26/20. We welcome you to join the Junior League of Martin County as we reclaim, what once was, the Pineapple Ball to the anew; Pineapple Palooza- A Southern Soirée. The Pineapple Palooza will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Rockin H Ranch in Palm City from 7-11 p.m. This event will feature a chic southern experience reflecting on our Floridian roots and Junior League hospitality filled with live entertainment, dancing, dining, cocktails and so much more! Monies raised from this evet will be directed towards literacy efforts in conjunction with our Books for Kids. Books for Kids is one of the newest and most successful programs of the Junior League of Martin County has been an annual book drive collecting elementary level books to donate to the schools. First year teachers often find themselves with a shortage of books to stock their classroom libraries. The Junior League addressed this need by donating over 3,500 books to all 12 Elementary schools in Martin County and this year will be focusing on the middle schools. JLMC Volunteers partner with the literacy coaches at each school to ensure that the books provided fit into each grade level and the curriculum. For more information, ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities for both upcoming events, please visit our website (jlmcflorida.org) or find us on Facebook (@JuniorLeagueMC). For those interested in learning more about the Junior League, please visit www.jlmcflorida.org. You can also find the Junior League of Martin County on Facebook & Instagram @JuniorLeagueMC to see what we are doing in the community.   The Junior League of Martin County is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. ### 2019-10-05T16:18:36-04:00 2020-02-12T16:18:36-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/13 October 5, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   The Junior League of Martin County Kicks Off Its 27th Year!   The Junior League of Martin County is thrilled to kick-off its 27th year! The Junior Service League (JSL) of Martin County, Inc. was founded in the spring of 1992 with the purpose of providing an ongoing program of education to train volunteers and encourage leadership in community service. Beth Conway, Kim Deulemeester, and Suzanne Karr were the driving force behind the establishment of the organization. These three women – along with 22 dedicated volunteers – became the charter members to address the needs of our community through volunteer service. They provided the foundation for the Junior League of Martin County (JLMC) as we know it today. JSL became the Junior League of Martin County in our 1999-2000 year, joining the Association of Junior Leagues.   Since coming together as the JSL and eventually the JLMC, members have helped improve our community by volunteering and financially supporting: 4C’s, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, Council On Aging, Department of Children & Families, ESE Program at Martin County High School, Florida Oceanographic Society, Gertrude Walden Child Care Center, Samaritan Center for Young Boys & Families, Habitat for Humanity, Hibiscus Children’s Center, Hobe Sound Boys & Girls Club, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, House of Hope, Keep Martin Beautiful, Martin County Arts Council, Martin County Fire Rescue, Martin Health Systems, Moore Family Benefit, Mothers and Infants Striving for Success, PACE Center for Girls, Port Salerno Boys & Girls Club, Redeem The Shadows, Safe Space, Sailfest at Felix A. Williams, Stuart HRS, The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, The Elliott Museum, Tykes & Teens, United Way White Dove Holiday Project, and Volunteers In Medicine.   We would love to start the year off by introducing our newly appointed board and chairs that will be leading the organization. President Teena White heads our board with Vice President Charlene Lyons, EVP Lisha DeSantis, Treasurer Megan Hill, Sustainer Director Donna Follmer and Secretary Sara Steinhauer. Committee Chairs include Laura Baird, Jessica Barnett, Lauren Betsinger, Aleshia Coleman, Kathleen Dempsey, Keri Ann Gustafson, Emily Karr, Olivia Kirchman, Kira Libratore and Andrea McAvoy.    We are currently seeking and welcoming new members to join the Junior League of Martin County! We would like to give a special thank you to The Crafted Keg for hosting our first recruiting event on August 29th,  The Blue Door for our 2nd summer social event on September 13th and Kyle G’s for our kick-ff event on September 19th. For more information on getting involved with JLMC please email Aleisha Coleman at jlmcmembershipchair@gmail.com.   For those interested in learning more about the Junior League, please visit www.jlmcflorida.org. You can also find the Junior League of Martin County on Facebook & Instagram @JuniorLeagueMC to see what we are doing in the community.   The Junior League of Martin County is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.   ###

2019-05-01T16:55:45-04:00 2019-11-03T16:55:45-05:00 https://www.jlmcflorida.org/news/detail/id/7   Derby Day with the Junior League of Martin County is 3-7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Stuart. Check-in begins at 2:45 p.m. at Vine & Barley Stuart at 301 S.W. St. Lucie Ave., followed by stops at Spritz City Bistro, Cafe Martier at Post Office Arcade and Sneaki Tiki. There also are raffles and contests for the best hat, best bow tie and best dressed couple. Tickets, which include a swag bag and a complimentary drink at each location, are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Junior League’s community projects focusing on literacy and child welfare. For more information, go to jlderbyday.eventbrite.com.