Posts by year
2012
Who was the first woman to…?
Well, a lot of them were Junior Leaguers. Now, just in time for Women’s Equality Day, let’s take a look… Who was the first U.S. delegate to the United Nations?…
Back-to-school time already?
For families with young children, shopping for school supplies is a bittersweet ritual that states clearly that summer vacation is almost over. For too many families with young children, however,…
What Leaders Can Learn from the Olympics
I don’t know about all of you, but every four years I find myself watching and caring about things I don’t usually even think about…beach volleyball, cycling, synchronized diving to…
How do we define ‘success’?
Good question. At The Junior League, the best measurement is our ability to create lasting community impact. That is what we strive to do with every program or initiative we…
What does getting muddy have to do with self-esteem?
At the Junior League of the Quad Cities, it’s a key element of an ambitious program to nurture self-esteem among girls and young women. It’s also part of a larger…
Why is advocacy like baseball?
Because walks and singles are much more common than homeruns…but homeruns are great when they happen! Just look at the results achieved during the 2012 legislative session by the Junior…
Reflections on Aurora
How do you explain a tragedy like the killings in Aurora, Colorado last weekend? Lives lost. Innocence lost. The unthinkable once again a reality. The news has been filled with…
Carrying the torch for a good cause!
Liz James’ latest volunteer effort will put her in front of millions. Chosen as one of 8,000 torchbearers who are taking the Olympic flame across the UK to London for…
Can one person make a difference?
Human trafficking is an increasingly important issue within The Junior League, with key initiatives taking place at the state level through the New York State Public Affairs Committee of the…
Everyone wants volunteers, right?
Definitely. But what are we doing to attract them? To jumpstart the conversation, here’s what six Junior Leagues have done: The Junior League of New Orleans – As a result…