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The Junior League
Mon, Jan 27 2014 14:31:10

2014 AJLI Winter Leadership Conference

In January 2014, incoming Junior League leaders from across the globe came together to learn and prepare to continue our legacy of community impact. Here are their insights in photos and tweets.

  1. JuniorLeague

    The Junior League@JuniorLeague
    Don’t miss the goings-on at this weekend’s 2014 AJLI Winter Leadership Conference by following our official hashtag, #JLWL14.

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    Wed, Jan 22 2014 06:10:32

  2. So excited to head off to Scottsdale for Junior League Winter Conference to learn all about being President-elect! It’s going to be an Ah-Mazing weekend!! #JLWL14 #juniorleague #jlstpete
    Gentry Adams
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 12:53:37

  3. rebeccalwilson

    Rebecca L. Wilson@rebeccalwilson
    Safe travels to all @JuniorLeague leaders traveling to #JLWL14! Enjoy the time together- it’s such an amazing experience!

    Wed, Jan 22 2014 12:32:46

  4. mjvaeth

    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
    Heading to the #AJLI conference in Scottsdale! First leg CVG-SLC! #JLWL14 @JuniorLeague (at @CVGairport w/ 3 others)  http://4sq.com/KM9cVs 

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 04:16:38

  5. TravelingPumper

    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
    Heading to Scottsdale for #JLWL14 to represent @JLKDServes Can’t wait to learn, connect and warm up 🙂

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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 04:26:49

  6. JLA_President

    JLA President@JLA_President
    Wishing @jlatlanta Pres elect @jbennecke safe travels to @JuniorLeague Winter Leasdership Conference. #JLWL14 #BeJLA

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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 05:25:15

  7. jbennecke

    Jen Bennecke@jbennecke
    Proud to represent @jlatlanta! @JLA_President: Wishing Pres elect @jbennecke safe travels to @JuniorLeague Winter Leadership Conf #JLWL14

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 06:06:02

  8. JuniorLeague

    The Junior League@JuniorLeague
    We wish safe and happy travels to all our #JLWL14 delegates on their way to join us in Scottsdale, AZ!

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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 07:16:14

  9. jlmcnpresident

    JL Macon President@jlmcnpresident
    Enjoy #JLWL14 @HopeLiipfertM and @morrisamandam! Bring it all back to us here @JLMaconGA !!! Have fun and be safe!

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 11:25:51

  10. mjvaeth

    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
    Landed in Phoenix! Now for a short drive to Scottsdale! #JLWL14 (@ Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX))  http://4sq.com/1my2xtP 

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 12:14:21

  11. mjvaeth

    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
    @TravelingPumper safe travels!! Looking forward to meeting you! #jlwl14

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 13:21:01

  12. Gorgeous view from my hotel room patio! #palmtrees #whatwinter #scottsdale #arizona #jlwl14 #nofilter…  http://instagram.com/p/jhqGKdM367/ 
    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 13:08:36

  13. Gorgeous view from my hotel room patio! #palmtrees #whatwinter #scottsdale #arizona #jlwl14 #nofilter
    mjvaeth
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 13:08:36

  14. TravelingPumper

    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
    @mjvaeth nice! Can’t wait to land and enjoy it too! #jlwl14

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 13:18:29

  15. JLSpringfieldIL

    JL Springfield IL@JLSpringfieldIL
    Made it to Scottsdale! Super beautiful! Excited to get some good training. #JLWL14  http://fb.me/6usfwmzY2 

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 13:38:06

  16. TravelingPumper

    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
    In Phoenix! hello 75 degrees and #jlwl14

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 13:47:37

  17. Wow! Seems so official now! So #honored to be the Pres Elect Elect of the #JLC! Can’t wait for #jlwl14 to get started! #juniorleague #women #leadership #empowered
    mjvaeth
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 15:12:01

  18. diycaligal

    Tracey Collins@diycaligal
    @JuniorLeague So excited to visit and collaborate with amazing women! Thanks for hosting AZ. #JLWL14 @JLRiverside

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 15:36:27

  19. Thanks @JuniorLeague for the wonderful welcome bag! #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/hn8H85exW8
    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 15:54:50

  20. hey @italiankennedy and @kceling this one’s for you. cheers! #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/YKcVYcBeMH
    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 16:37:05

  21. #scottsdale evening #sky! #icouldgetusedtothis #jlwl14 #arizona
    mjvaeth
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 17:24:53

  22. #scottsdale evening #sky! #icouldgetusedtothis #jlwl14 #arizona @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel…  http://instagram.com/p/jiHbR4s31S/ 
    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 17:24:54

  23. mjvaeth

    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
    At the Doubletree lobby bar meeting up w the Pres Elect of Youngstown #ohio. JL-ers—stop by and say hi! #JLWL14

    Thu, Jan 23 2014 17:41:45

  24. You’re welcome! RT @TravelingPumper: Thanks @JuniorLeague for the wonderful welcome bag! #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/uJ6rYJG0uV
    The Junior League@JuniorLeague

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    Thu, Jan 23 2014 17:45:38

  25. January 24, 2014: First Official Day

  26. JuniorLeague

    The Junior League@JuniorLeague
    Good morning, #JLWL14 delegates! Please join us for breakfast starting at 7:30am in South Center Ballroom.

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 05:25:32

  27. JuniorLeague

    The Junior League@JuniorLeague
    We officially begin #JLWL14 with the Opening Plenary in Forum, Lower Level at 8:30 a.m.

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 07:25:23

  28. JudyJankowski

    Judy Jankowski@JudyJankowski
    #JLWL14 Good Morning!

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 07:58:44

  29. JLSpringfieldIL

    JL Springfield IL@JLSpringfieldIL
    Getting ready to start the opening plenary. Super excited about hearing what Susan Danish has planned! #JLWL14 —…  http://fb.me/6rrpv2BRr 

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 07:49:13

  30. mjvaeth

    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
    Watching JL of Phoenix’s video—wow, well done, ladies!! #jlwl14

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 07:56:18

  31. being an Olympic champion is like being president of a Junior League- Toni Freeman #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/JyqCIaR8np
    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:01:49

  32. jbennecke

    Jen Bennecke@jbennecke
    Kicking off #JLWL14 learning abt the incredible impact that the JL Phoenix has made through their community programs @JuniorLeague

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:02:04

  33. Our esteemed #ajli President Toni Freeman kicks off #JLWL14 ! #ajli love the winter hat!
    mjvaeth
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:02:21

  34. Empowerment is powerful. I am in the company of exceptional women ❤️#juniorleague #juniorleagueps #leadershipempowered #communityminded @jamiebrothershumphrey @bianca__rae @angelaq1983 @raychdevilla @mardarn @aspire2blove @ashleelee819 @nikki_tee15 @amberlina11 @jeanius17 @autdamn @abigailbeckert @christynmccabe @denicitygirl @palmspringsstyle @inspiretoday @juniorleague @lotusflowmovement @nicolelising @nicole_middleton @mrsabbeynewell @stephymw @sjobrien87 @whatupb
    Erin Hyland
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:01:54

  35. great quote to share Susan. we do have the responsibility to lift up other woman #jlwl14 pic.twitter.com/a6VDRhp2nd
    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:10:20

  36. mjvaeth

    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
    1 out of 3 people in the US live in #poverty, & 70% of those are #women & #children — @mariashriver #shriverreport #JLWL14 #sobering #fact

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:10:24

  37. wprich

    Whitney P Richardson@wprich
    “We have the responsibility to act, and the obligation to act conscientiously to affect the environment around us.” Great start to #jlwl14

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:11:37

  38. JLSpringfieldIL

    JL Springfield IL@JLSpringfieldIL
    “You are the next leader of the Junior League”….scary but exciting! #JLWL14 — at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton…  http://fb.me/2WYyeKBYj 

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:22:04

  39. Holy cuteness (my awesome conference bag) and I’m filling it with knowledge and goodies! #JLWL14 #womenempowered
    jamiiu
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 13:44:12

  40. gopherfan99

    Sara Watkins@gopherfan99
    #JLWL14 Excited to start this leadership journey!

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:23:27

  41. Great quote from AJLI founder Mary Herriman #JLWL14 with @powersfamily3
    reneesells
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:24:33

  42. Heard around the Exhibit Area and Beyond
  43. TravelingPumper

    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
    Blown away by all the cute new items at the #JLWL14 JL Boutique. Susan, you’re awesome! @JLKDServes friends, please let me know if you…

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 04:10:11

  44. komenCANaz

    Komen CAN Arizona@komenCANaz
    Excited to be sharing breast health information at today’s Junior League Winter Leadership Conference in Scottsdale! #JLWL14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 09:37:00

  45. JLNV

    Junior League NoVA@JLNV
    Follow events of AJLI Winter Leadership Conference at #jlwl14. President and president-elect will be tweeting throughout the weekend.

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 09:00:26

  46. calspac

    JL CA Public Affairs@calspac
    #JLWL14 begins! Good luck to the 16 CA leagues @JLFresno @JLBakersfield @JuniorLeagueSJ @JuniorLeagueSF @JLMontereyCnty @jlpamp @MyJLP

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 09:29:17

  47. calspac

    JL CA Public Affairs@calspac
    #JLCAPubAffairs sends best wishes to #JLWL14! @JrLeagueSac @JLRiverside @JuniorLeague_SB @JuniorLeagueSD @JLOakEastBay @JLLosAngeles

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 09:44:30

  48. JLIndyPresident

    JL Indy President@JLIndyPresident
    Excited for @JLIndianapolis President-Elect Mica W. who is attending #JLWL14. Awesome @JuniorLeague training! Bring back some sun!

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:14:39

  49. “Leading Your League through Transition: A Three-Operational-Phases Perspective,” Presenter: Karen Henning, Principal, CareerScape
  50. wprich

    Whitney P Richardson@wprich
    Simple act to make transition smoother: Acknowledge the work of your predecessor. #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:57:47

  51. “The President’s Role as the Chief Communicator,” Presenter: Susan Danish, AJLI Executive Director
  52. Dster13

    Danae Richards@Dster13
    Presidents role as chief communicator #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 08:59:00

  53. wprich

    Whitney P Richardson@wprich
    Learning to create solid key messages around opportunities, challenges and vision. #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 11:47:11

  54. “Becoming the Chief Governance Officer: A Toolkit for League Governance and Board Leadership,” Presenter: Anne Dalton, AJLI Chief Officer for Strategic Initiatives
  55. jbennecke

    Jen Bennecke@jbennecke
    To really grow an organization, allow for generative thinking. Allow for great minds to think differently. #jlwl14 @jlatlanta @JLA_President

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 09:11:59

  56. “Servant Leadership,” Presenter: Vicki Clark, Building the Capacity of Organizations
  57. diycaligal

    Tracey Collins@diycaligal
    Parenting and leadership are identical skills; the only variable is the size of the children. #JLWL14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 09:30:23

  58. gopherfan99

    Sara Watkins@gopherfan99
    “Leaders plant seeds for a tree with shade they won’t sit under.” -Vicki Clark #JLWL14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 11:19:47

  59. sarahhunnell

    Sarah Hunnell@sarahhunnell
    The view from the back of the room is as good add the the view from the board. You don’t have to stay on the leadership train. #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 11:48:07

  60. sarahhunnell

    Sarah Hunnell@sarahhunnell
    #jlwl14 “our product is creating community leaders” – Vicki Clark

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:02:18

  61. smj710

    Shiela Jones@smj710
    Grow where you are planted! #JLWL14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:46:02

  62. morrisamandam

    Amanda Morris@morrisamandam
    “They ain’t gonna call you Madame President.” Vicki Clark talks Servant Leadership #JLWL14

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 14:05:25

  63. mjvaeth

    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
    “New members are not #embryos and #sustainers are not #dead!” – Vicki Clark #actualquote #truestory #truth #JLWL14 #ajli

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 14:21:49

  64. “Tapping the Potential of All of Your Members,” Presenter: Dr. Mimi Hull, President, Hull & Associates
  65. Next up- @DrMimi !! Tapping the full potential of ALL our @JuniorLeague members! #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/tn9EpFQxH7
    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 10:31:25

  66. diycaligal

    Tracey Collins@diycaligal
    I’m not type A, I’m type A+
    #JLWL14

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 11:35:33

  67. wprich

    Whitney P Richardson@wprich
    People will forget what you said, but they won’t forget how you made them feel. #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:05:41

  68. JessicaOSwink

    Jessica O. Swink@JessicaOSwink
    Loving all of the #jlwl14 tweets from some inspiring @JuniorLeague leaders.

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:04:01

  69. So much learned and the day is only half over…
  70. JuniorLeague

    The Junior League@JuniorLeague
    Attn #JLWL14 delegates: Lunch and our afternoon program will begin at 1:15pm in Forum, Lower Level.

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:04:30

  71. jbennecke

    Jen Bennecke@jbennecke
    Hearing from past @JuniorLeague leaders- embrace the opportunity that Junior League is a safe place to learn new skills & take risks #JLWL14

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:51:51

  72. JLSpringfieldIL

    JL Springfield IL@JLSpringfieldIL
    Where else can you get advice and talk with 6 AJLI Presidents?? At Winter Leadership! #JLWL14  http://fb.me/2YwnMqC1x 

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:57:21

  73. Where else can you get advice and talk with 6 …

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    Mon, Jan 27 2014 12:18:23

  74. wprich

    Whitney P Richardson@wprich
    A leader must be about momentum, not maintenance. #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:57:27

  75. gopherfan99

    Sara Watkins@gopherfan99
    Leadership is about momentum not maintenance. -Meridel Moulton #JLWL14

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:57:34

  76. SarahBrownback

    Sarah Brownback@SarahBrownback
    “As leaders crisis will happen even though you don’t know what it will be. A leader must be about momentum not maintenance.” #JLWL14

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 12:59:14

  77. sarahhunnell

    Sarah Hunnell@sarahhunnell
    It is important to go where there is no path and build it as you walk it. #pastleaders #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 13:01:30

  78. What an #inspiration—#ajli Presidents past & present share their thoughts on #leadership #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/sf6vwKxcIB
    Michelle Vaeth@mjvaeth
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 13:11:58

  79. MT @carlyebeth: @JuniorLeagueGR learning re “balance” in the life of a volunteer #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/wyKHyPzP4B #JLCAPubAffairs
    JL CA Public Affairs@calspac
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 16:44:01

  80. Inspiring luncheon – soaking it all in (the sun too) in AZ at #JLWL14! Thank you @JLColumbus for the opportunity! pic.twitter.com/i52vI5AUUf
    Liz Zuercher@ezuerche
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 13:20:41

  81. TravelingPumper

    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
    Past JL leaders shared that JL leadership role is a platform for other things. Owe it to share our skills with others #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 17:22:03

  82. Time to enjoy the evening with conference host League, The Junior League of Phoenix
  83. JuniorLeague

    The Junior League@JuniorLeague
    Buses for the official #JLWL14 opening reception hosted by @juniorleaguephx, will board at 5pm in front of the hotel. See you there!

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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 15:25:12

  84. At the Children’s Museum of Phoenix for #JLWL14 pic.twitter.com/DNM86kvE5T
    Sarah Brownback@SarahBrownback
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 17:02:12

  85. JLSpringfieldIL

    JL Springfield IL@JLSpringfieldIL
    Great social at Phoenix Children’s Museum. Thank you to Junior League of Phoenix! #JLWL14  http://fb.me/2Z9JXpKsK 

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 17:32:20

  86. Great social at Phoenix Children’s Museum. Thank

    Facebook
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    Mon, Jan 27 2014 12:38:30

  87. NC Junior League leaders including the AJLI President! #JLWL14 #jlwnc pic.twitter.com/P3qbGAv21U
    Angie Brewer@AngieBrewer10
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 17:37:22

  88. JL Texarkana and JL Little Rock networking! #jlwl14 #juniorleague #phoenixchildrensmuseum  http://instagram.com/p/jkvIXDt_lS/ 
    Mary C Marracino@mcmarracino83
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 17:50:19

  89. Busted…when I go to a Children’s Museum, I have to play! #phoenixchildrensmuseum #jlwl14  http://instagram.com/p/jkz6rfN_q5/ 
    Mary C Marracino@mcmarracino83
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 18:32:09

  90. Fun in the noodle forest at the Children’s Museum in Phoenix! #JLWL14 @JuniorLeagueGR @JuniorLeague pic.twitter.com/8eRR73Av8d
    Carlye Allen@carlyebeth
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 19:20:38

  91. Having a blast at the Phoenix Children’s museum reception hosted by the Junior League of Phoenix! #JLWL14 #winterleadership
    Gentry Adams
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 18:09:21

  92. Aly and I can find a bathtub to crash about anywhere. #bathtub #jlwl14 #juniorleague
    Mica Wilson
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 21:52:06

  93. TravelingPumper

    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
    Past JL leaders shared that JL leadership role is a platform for other things. Owe it to share our skills with others #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 17:22:03

  94. TravelingPumper

    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
    Thank you @juniorleaguephx for your wonderful hospitality during #jlwl14

    Fri, Jan 24 2014 17:24:13

  95. Our President-Elect, Liz Smith, and President-Elect-Elect, Ellen Berg are having a blast at @JuniorLeague #JLWL14! pic.twitter.com/tckkJij4Cm
    JL of Portland, ME@JLPMaine
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    Sat, Jan 25 2014 08:42:02

  96. @jaimew1109 & I crushed Day 1 of the Junior League leadership conference. #jlconference #crushedit
    Lindsey Elliott
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    Fri, Jan 24 2014 16:37:56

  97. January 26, 2014: Second Day

  98. BrandyPelzel

    Brandy Pelzel@BrandyPelzel
    Looking forward to reading the tweets coming in from #jlwl14 this weekend!

    Sat, Jan 25 2014 05:37:06

  99. MaryLouRuderman

    Mary Lou Ruderman@MaryLouRuderman
    I agree! “@BrandyPelzel : Looking forward to reading the tweets coming in from #jlwl14 this weekend!”

    Sat, Jan 25 2014 05:44:03

  100. TinainPearls

    Tina Penman@TinainPearls
    Thanks for using the hashtag #JLWL14! You’re bringing more leaders with you in spirit! Also say hi to Courtney and Cat from Portland, OR.

    Sat, Jan 25 2014 06:00:45

  101. JuniorLeague

    The Junior League@JuniorLeague
    Good morning, #JLWL14 delegates! Our breakfast & morning program will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom.

    Sat, Jan 25 2014 06:03:37

  102. #happysaturday! Kicking off the 2nd day of the #jlwl14 conference w a governance plenary. #nofilter #juniorleague #leadershipempowered
    mjvaeth
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    Sat, Jan 25 2014 07:52:23

  103. Governance plenary #jlwl14 pic.twitter.com/xZjhpYepyk
    Traci Kantowski@TravelingPumper
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    Sat, Jan 25 2014 07:51:45

  104. JLSaintPaul

    JL Saint Paul @JLSaintPaul
    Our President-Elect Sonya is enjoying a break from our MN weather at the @JuniorLeague #JLWL14 conference in AZ this weekend!

    Sat, Jan 25 2014 08:01:41

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    wprich

    Whitney P Richardson@wprich
    Junior League has something to benefit every woman in the community. Are we getting that message across? #jlwl14

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    Sat, Jan 25 2014 09:39:02