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Are you in it to pin it?
Last month, I spent an evening in Crystal City, helping to set up shop for the upcoming annual Tossed and Found event. Being a new member, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived for my work shift. Over the course of the evening I was impressed with the vast array of clothing, home […]
Community Impact
I’m thankful to a lot of people this year, but, as we get closer to the end of another year, I want to highlight the role of Committee Chair. It’s the most rewarding, demanding, and impactful role in the Junior League of Washington. While the League helps us each create life-altering experiences, opportunities galore to […]
Tossed and Found Work Shift
As a JLW New Member, this was my first experience with Tossed & Found, a giant rummage sale benefiting JLW’s literacy community programs. When I arrived for my three-hour work shift at the Tossed & Found space in the Crystal City Shops in Arlington, I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of donated merchandise: linens, […]
Sharing the spirit of Valentine’s Day
I can’t remember the last time I cut a heart from craft paper. Not until yesterday evening, that is. Actually, I was more successful at helping the six year old girl create a Valentine’s Day card for her mom than attempting to do it on my own. I tried to fold the paper a thousand […]
JLW Offers Flexibility for New Members
Looking at the list of requirements that New Members in the Junior League of Washington must complete can seem daunting. How can you accomplish all of these commitments? Really, it’s not that hard if you stay organized and don’t wait until the last minute. What makes it all especially simple is the JLW website, which […]
So … where are you from originally?
Introductions and ice breakers at every Junior League event most often lead with the typical Washington question, “so… where are you from originally?” More often than not, this question is rephrased to “where are y’all from originally?” The JLW 2011-2012 new member class is comprised of ladies from most every U.S. state. Our hostesses at […]
The New Member Community Experience
JLW New members are required to complete a Community Experience. This is a chance to experience some of the great work JLW is doing in the community – usually in short volunteer projects that last between two and four hours. The list of potential Community Experience projects to choose from is incredible, and shows how […]
Advisor Meetings – Only One Left
Everyone joins the Junior League for different reasons: to meet people, get to know DC, or to find volunteer opportunities. The New Member group is in all different stages of life – married, career-focused, moms, single. With all these differences and the sheer size of the JLW, it seems like it might be hard to […]
Cooking Up a Day of Fun and Nutritional Literacy at Kids in the Kitchen
Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. We can all agree that this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. But what’s the best way to reverse this trend? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a $25 million project that aims to train children to improve […]
Making a big city seem smaller
One of the reasons I decided to join Junior League of Washington was because I wanted to make a big city seem smaller. I also wanted to meet women with similar interests with whom I could form lasting friendships. The Junior League of Washington is such a large organization of women with numerous events each […]