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The CRIER is the official magazine of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) and is published four times a year. This four-color publication is distributed to JLC members, partner organizations and area businesses.
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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE, INC. TEAMS UP WITH BELK FOR A GREAT
FASHION SHOW EVENT
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
FALL 2015
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Junior League of Charlotte
@JL_Charlotte
JLCharlotte.org
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MISSION STATEMENTThe Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Board of DirectorsPRESIDENT Lisa L. Johnson PRESIDENT-ELECTShannon L. Vandiver CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERAnna Portal NOMINATING CHAIRTaLeayah Johnson SECRETARYNicole BaldonSUSTAINING ADVISORRocky TrenkelbachMEMBERS-AT-LARGEMegan Anderson, Kim Best-Staton, Susan Branch, Christina Gratrix, Heather Hendren, Destiny Jenkins, Nikki Fleming, Kellie Lofton and Valerie Patterson
Management TeamPRESIDENT-ELECT Shannon L. VandiverHUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERCharlitta HatchCOMMUNICATIONS MANAGERTricia Magee COMMUNITY IMPACT MANAGERAshley LoweryEDUCATION, TRAINING & ADVOCACY MANAGERMary Sherrill WareFUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERTonya BruceVP OF FINANCECasey LiadisRISK MANAGERMolly SchugelNOMINATING VICE CHAIRMalone Lockaby
The CRIER StaffEDITORMichelle Grose ASSISTANT EDITORMorgan CooperPHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER/REPORTERKristin ListPRODUCTION MANAGER/REPORTEROlga Kearns BillupsAD SALES MANAGERHannah TravisCOPY EDITORS/REPORTERSAmy Ford and Sara Sprague REPORTERSJessica Cook, Chemere Davis, Betsey Dillon, Shemeka Johnson, and Samantha Hall
League StaffEXECUTIVE DIRECTORWoozie DellBOOKKEEPERCarolyn PartonIT MANAGERErin WebsterSUSTAINER LIAISON, HISTORIAN, JLC CALENDARBecky ClarkJLC WEARHOUSE MANAGERBrandace KinderJLC WEARHOUSE ASSISTANT MANAGERDaris HillmanCONTROLLERPerry BlickenstaffDEVELOPMENT DIRECTORDiana Warth
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE, INC.1332 Maryland Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209(704)[email protected]
@JLCharlotte
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The CRIER | Fall 2015
‘embrace our history’As we celebrate our 90 year history as a member of the Associations of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) has fond memories of the impact our organization has made on our community and members. While we embrace our history, we eagerly look forward to the amazing opportunities in store for our Junior League and our community.
From our beginnings, the Junior League of Charlotte has been a group of ladies not content with remaining in the comfort of our own day to day life. We as League members have always challenged the status quo and challenged one another to move outside of our comfort zone to ensure those without a voice are heard and those in need receive. Whether its was bringing the first trained social service worker to Mecklenburg County during the 1934-1935 League year, or in 1970-1971, making drug education available to public and private school 4th and 5th grade students for the first time through the Drug Education Center (now the Center for Prevention Services) or more recently creating three nationally nominated and award winning documentaries targeted toward removing the stigmas associated with mental health. The JLC has a lot to celebrate! One might ask, how will the JLC celebrate its nine decades of service? We look forward to continuing our support and partnership with Reid Park Academy through our Cornerstone Project, contributing approximately 10,000 community volunteer hours by volunteering
with JLC’s Healing Arts for Hemby at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, through the JLC’s Family Support Program (a partnership with the Salvation Army and Lutheran Family Services), Chameleon’s Journey, Second Harvest and a host of other programs. For the 5th year, on October 1, we partnered with Belk to bring members and the community Lights! Camera! Fashion! (our signature fashion show). Being mindful of the second component of our mission (second only to voluntarism), members can look forward to an excellent roster of Education, Training and Advocacy programing and several member-wide service days.
While no one knows what the future holds, I believe based on our past and present day accomplishments, the JLC will continue to push the status quo and be around to serve our community for another 90 years. Whether you’re a JLC member, community partner, sponsor, or someone interested in learning about the JLC reading The CRIER, I invite you to join us in the celebration and stay connected to the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. by visiting us at www.jlcharlotte.org. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as we continue to create memories and history.
Yours in service,
Lisa L. Johnson2015-2016 President
Letter from Our President, Lisa L. Johnson
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Visit our website to learn more about our programs and activities at: www.jlcharlotte.org
Considering joining our membership. Contact: [email protected]
Apply to be a Community Partner with the JLC. Visit www.jlcharlotte.org/?nd=community_partners
Become a corporate sponsor or to make a tax-deductible donation of in-kind gifts or services. Contact: [email protected]
Shop with us or donate items to our JLC WearHouse store. Contact: [email protected]
Participate in our fundraising efforts, including our next event, March Money Madness. Contact: [email protected]
2015-2016 Board of Directors: (Front) Christina Gratrix, Megan Anderson , Shannon L. Vandiver, Lisa L. Johnson, Anna Portal, Nikki Fleming (Back) Valerie Patterson, Kellie Lofton, Destiny Jenkins, Nicole Baldon, Susan Branch, Taleayah Johnson, Heather Hendren, Woozie Dell, Kim Best-Staton, Rocky Trenkelbach
2015-2016 Management Team: (Front) Mary Sherrill Ware, Molly Schugel, Shannon L. Vandiver, Charlitta Hatch, Tricia Magee (Back) Casey Liadis, Malone Lockaby, Nantasha Chryst, Ashley Lowery (Not Pictured) Tonya Bruce
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The CRIER | Fall 2015
‘sharing our story’Letter from Our Editor, Michelle Grose
Looking back over the past 90 years of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC), I am amazed at all of the accomplishments that have been made when women join together to help serve our community. Each woman who has been a part of the JLC has a story to tell. Each placement opportunity over the past 90 years has a history to share. The JLC has been built by hard work, dedication and inspiration of individuals who seek to be a part of something bigger than themselves. This is the Junior League of Charlotte, an organization that understands the power in joining together like-minded women in pursuit of making the world a better place.
The JLC looks a lot different today than it did in 1926. It started out with 30 women who saw a need for supporting local children and families. After researching old National Junior League publications from the past, I found the first entry from these 30 women printed in the 1926 edition of the Junior League Bulletin, collectively published by all established Junior Leagues at the time. The newly-chartered Charlotte chapter explained its vision: “We intend to concentrate our resources on a Baby Home, caring for infants under eighteen months... We have to start on a small scale, but hope to work up to the place where we can care for all of Charlotte’s babies.”
Now with almost 2,000 members, we are a part of this legacy that sought to help children receive the care, education and support that can help them succeed in life. It is my hope that The CRIER highlights how we seek to continue this legacy for the needs of today, as well as portrays how members connect with each other and the community through the many available avenues, such as placements, socials, small groups and fundraiser events.
As the staff of the 2015-2016 CRIER, we want to continue to tell our story. We want to share the behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to pull off Big Shots Saturdays. We hope to show our readers what can happen when we partner with and help support the efforts of students and staff of Reid Park Academy, our current Cornerstone Project. We desire to show our readers how the JLC continues to look for new ways to meet the needs of our area with new community placements, such as the Healing Arts for Hemby program at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
We hope you enjoy this issue of The CRIER as much as we have enjoyed bringing these stories to the page.
All the best,
Michelle Grose2015-2016 CRIER Editor
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ContentsFALL EDITION 2015-2016
4LETTER FROM
OUR PRESIDENT
6LETTER FROM OUR EDITOR
8LIGHTS! CAMERA!
FASHION!
10REID PARK ACADEMY
12SPOTLIGHT ON
SHANNON VANDIVER
14HEALING ARTS
FOR HEMBY
18FROM THE ARCHIVES:
JLC FOLLIES
22FINANCE FAQS
24FROM THE KITCHEN
28BIG SHOTS
SATURDAYS
30LET’S GET SOCIAL:
JLC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
32MEET OUR
PROVISIONALS
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
2........MICHAEL AND SONS24.....CORPORATE SPONSORS33......SUSTAINER SHOWCASE36.......MCGUIRE WOODS37.......ELEMENTS MASSAGE JAMI MASTERS SCHOOL OF DANCE KNIGHT RESIDENTIAL GROUP38......JLC ANNUAL FUND
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The CRIER | Fall 2015
Back in ActionBy Olga Kearns Billups
On Oct. 1, 2015, the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) and Belk, Inc. rolled out the red carpet to sponsor the 5th Annual Lights! Camera! Fashion! at Belk’s flagship store in the SouthPark Mall.
Lights! Camera! Fashion! (LCF) raised more than $32,000 with almost
500 in attendance. “The energy was great, and the introduction of local
celebrities into the fashion show and event was well received. William
Wilson from William Wilson clothing was in attendance, along with our
own wonderful emcee, Christine Sperow, Clary Hilliard Gray and Liz
Hilliard from Hilliard Studio Method, and Brooke Thomas from 360 Your
Life. The silent auction was a big hit with more than 45 items receiving
bids,” said Emilie Duncan-Heffernan, Lights! Camera! Fashion! Chair.
“Lights! Camera! Fashion! was epic this year. The music, wine and fashion
show enhanced my Thursday night shopping experience. Great job to
Belk, JLC Staff, LCF committee and Tonya Bruce, Fund Development
Council Manger,” said Nicole Baldon, Board Secretary and Membership
Initiatives Committee Chair.
LCF’s History
Everyone knows that Lights! Camera! Fashion! is a fabulous fundraiser
with something for everyone, including outstanding discounts,
marvelous affordable fashions, silent auction items, giveaways, hors
d’oeuvres and spirits. But did you know that the event was started in
part by Kristin Davis? According to the JLC history archives, during the
‘08-’09 year, Charlotte, along with the rest of the nation, was in a deep
recession. Belk, Inc., approached the Junior League of Charlotte about
doing a fashion show with Kristin Davis, star of Sex in the City. At the
time, Kristin was launching a line of women’s clothing, and a fashion
show was a great way to market her new brand. The JLC took advantage
of this unique opportunity with tremendous results. The first year event
sold out and raised $28,000 for the JLC, beginning a tradition with the
JLC and Belk, Inc.
During the following League year, the JLC assembled a Signature
With Lights! Camera! Fashion!
MODELS FEATURE A VARIETY OF STYLES FROM THE 2015 FALL FASHION COLLECTION AT BELK(Top) Models inspire the crowd by featuring a variety of styles from the 2015 Fall Fashion Collection at Belk. (Middle, p.9) Lights! Camera! Fashion goers browse the wide-array of silent auction items during the night’s event. (Bottom, p.9) Lights! Camera! Fashion! volunteers greet guests with all smiles in their customed Belk Lilly Pulitzer scarves.
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Fundraiser Task Force charged with initiating a
sustainable fall fundraiser for all members and
creating of a new, more diverse fund development
plan including new requirements for active members.
The Task Force met and engaged all members in
research, surveys and focus groups. The results of its
studies were encompassed in a proposed bundle and
included the Fall Fundraiser, membership quotas and
the Annual Fund amongst other objectives. The bundle
was submitted and approved by membership at the
2010 March voting meeting, giving life to the Lights!
Camera! Fashion! initiative.
After membership approval was obtained, the first
Lights! Camera! Fashion! was held in partnership
with Belk, Inc. and located at Belk’s flagship store in
Southpark Mall. The inaugural event took place on
September 19, 2010 and raised $40,000 for
the League.
According to Beverley Shull, immediate past JLC
president, “The JLC had a long history of fundraisers.
The latest ones before Lights! Camera! Fashion!
included Kids in Motion, Rocks & Rolls, and the
Rhinestone Roundup, though none of those grossed
close to the revenues as Lights! Camera! Fashion!”
Did you know?
The JLC has a long history of putting on fashion
events! Check out this archives photo of the ladies of
the 1930s, preparing to model WearHouse finds on
the catwalk!
"Lights! Camera! Fashion! was ‘fash-tastic.’ This event proves why it is and has been one of our most successful
fundraisers. Everything was quality from start to finish. We are so fortunate to have this amazing partnership with
Belk SouthPark. Kudos to the Fund Development Council and the LCF
Committee for a job well done!”
Nikki Fleming
2014-2016 JLC Board of Directors
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The CRIER | Fall 2015
Cornerstone: Every Member Counts As our Cornerstone project, Reid Park Academy provides opportunities for all Junior League members to help support this vibrant learning community through service and support.
By Chemere Davis and Shemeka Johnson
This fall, the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) embarks on a new year of
partnership with Reid Park Academy as part of the Cornerstone Project and
the Healthy Family Initiative. JLC volunteers logged just under 2,000 hours at
Reid Park Academy during the 2014-2015 league year. This year, the JLC plans
programming that includes providing backpacks filled with non-perishable
food items for students, a mobile food pantry, teaching about healthy choices
and habits, hosting book parties, providing vaccinations and dental exams. The
JLC leadership team, Community Impact Council (CIC) and Reid Park Academy
leadership are working hard to guarantee a successful year of events that
empower families in the Reid Park Academy community to make positive
decisions that ensure success for each child. Ashley Lowery, 2015 – 2016 CIC
Manager, shares ways that every JLC member can help maximize the impact on
the Reid Park community through engagement with school staff, students and
other League members.
How can you make a difference at Reid Park this year?JLC members are encouraged to attend or volunteer at Family Nights and share
their experience on social media. According to Lowery, “Family Nights are
huge. We use these events to promote other plans at Reid Park for the year. It’s
a really great way for the JLC to be in front of not only the kids and the school
staff, but also the parents. We are trying to discover ways to really integrate
ourselves with the families.”
Take an active approach.More than half of the CIC committees (8 out of 15) are focused on Reid
Park Academy, including Go Kids Go!, Second Harvest, Kids in the Kitchen,
Promising Pages, Done in a Day, Give Kids a Smile, Big Shots Saturdays and
Family Health Link. Increased JLC visibility at school activities, such as Coffee
with the Principal, Muffins for Mom, and Doughnuts for Dad, is a priority this
year to ensure that families are aware of programming efforts. Members are
encouraged to attend events and take advantage of an additional platform to
spread the word.
Support Reid Park Academy goals.Reid Park has several academic initiatives for this year: improve literacy
with all students reading on grade level; increase math, reading, and
science scores; reduce the suspension rate; and focus on the use
of technology. In addition to the Reid Park Academy-focused CIC
committees, all JLC members can volunteer their time and services to help
attain these goals. Reid Park Academy Principal James Garvin shared his
appreciation of the JLC for investing time and resources to help Reid Park
continue focusing on the needs of students and their families. Garvin
referenced the familiar biblical story of brothers Cain and Abel, where
the importance of taking care of your brother is mentioned, to illustrate
the partnership between Reid Park Academy and the JLC. Garvin said,
“Reid Park Academy has been truly blessed to have a partnership with
the JLC who has taken an interest in taking care of the children and the
families of Reid Park Academy. The JLC Cornerstone Project has provided
vast support to the West Corridor to assist students and their families
with wrap-around services to support their academic, social, emotional,
physical and mental needs. The JLC provides their time, resources and
support weekly to ensure Reid Park Academy can focus on teaching and
learning.”
Attend other events hosted at Reid Park Academy.All JLC hosted Reid Park events will be posted on the League
calendar. Similarly, Reid Park events, such as science and book fairs
will be publicized to allow all JLC members an opportunity to serve.
Opportunities to volunteer directly with the school are also available.
Lowery says, “We would really like to see all members, not just CIC
committees involved. There are so many opportunities for volunteering
at Reid Park. We are trying to make sure the League calendar stays up to
date with everything Reid Park Academy related so that members can plan
on being there and being involved no matter their current placement.”
Create ways to impact Reid Park staff.While much of the work that the JLC does for Reid Park Academy is
focused on the students, a great emphasis will be placed on ways to
improve the relationship JLC has with school staff. Events currently in
planning stages include staff appreciation activities and a service day.
Post on social media platforms.JLC members can share Reid Park Academy events by posting on social
media platforms. Lowery urges, “Post on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
the ways you are volunteering through the JLC to make a difference for the
families and children at Reid Park Academy!”
“We would really like to see all members, not just CIC committees involved. There are so many opportunities for volunteering.”
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REID PARK RECIEVED A NEW WALL MURAL FROM JLC MEMBERS IN SPRING 2015
In the 2014-2015 school year, JLC Members coordinated/assisted with the following activities at Reid Park Academy:
• Dental Lessons for Kindergartners – JLC members spent three
weeks in the month of April 2015 educating kindergarten
students on the importance of dental hygiene.
• Second Harvest Food Bank – JLC members packed, delivered
and dispersed 55 backpacks to registered students each
Friday.
• Garden Clean-up Project – JLC members removed weeds,
summer plants, and debris from eight garden beds and
replaced with fall/winter plants. The event was sponsored
by the JLC Kids in the Kitchen Garden sub-committee. The
gardens will be used to support classroom curriculum such as
plant growth and life cycles.
• Three Go Kids Go! events were held at Reid Park where
families in the community benefited from learning about
healthy living and eating habits.
• JLC Provisional members executed monthly Teacher
Appreciation events in the 2014-2015 school year.
• JLC Provisional members logged 1,370 hours at Reid Park
Academy in the 2014-2015 school year supporting various
activities and events.
• More than 50 percent of newly connected volunteers to
Reid Park Academy in the 2014-2015 school year were JLC
members.
Source: May 1, 2015, JLC Cornerstone Project at Reid Park Academy
Council for Children’s Rights Project Update For Grant Disbursement.
2015-2016 Happenings at Reid Park Academy
October 19-22 School Spirit Week
October 30 Character Education Assembly PreK-7
November 19* Family Night 6pm – 8pm
December 7-11 Fall Book Fair
February 18* Family Night 6pm – 8pm
April 21* Family Night 6pm – 8pm
May 28 Reid Park Legacy Festival
* All members are welcome to participate.
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The CRIER | Fall 2015
Shannon L. VandiverJunior League of CharlottePresident-Elect 2015-2016
Leadership
SpotlightShannon is what some may call a natural-born leader, which makes her a natural
fit for the Junior League of Charlotte Inc.’s (JLC) role as President-Elect for the 2015-2016 year.
Shannon joined the League because she saw it as a path to community involvement that could
provide her an opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded women. She brings a
wide-aray of experience to her role in leadership. After graduating from The University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, she recieved her J.D., cum laude, from the Campbell School of Law, served
as a federal law clerk in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia and
later practiced with an Am Law 100 law firm conducting nationwide products liability litigation for a
Fortune 500 company. Now a solo practitioner, Shannon focuses her practice on civil litigation and motorsports
law, an industry close to Shannon’s heart, as she comes from a racing family that includes her late father, a
NASCAR driver, and several other family members that raced or worked in various racing divisions.
Shannon is not only a dedicated Junior League member, but also a dedicated member of the greater Charlotte
community. Don’t be surprised if you bump into her at any number of community events and League-sponsored
activities. In the League, Shannon has served in various community placements - beginning with her first
placement on Big Shots Saturdays, as well as serving on the Board of Directors and Management Team.
Interested in the success of the League’s largest fundraiser – and always up for the challenge of finding a
good deal - Shannon served in leadership at the WearHouse last year and also assisted in its recent facelift .
When asked about the WearHouse, she said, “What better way to support our mission and put money into our
placements than shopping for a bargain at the WearHouse.”
Being a Huntersville native gives Shannon a unique and personal interest in area charities and causes. Anyone
lucky enough to meet her can immediately tell she’s “from around here” by her warm, welcoming personality
that is unmistakably southern-rooted.
Shannon enjoys living on Lake Norman, where she retreats to from her work and League life, and loves to
spend quality time with her friends and family, especially her Silver Labrador Retriever, Nolen. She says, “I feel
blessed to have family who are friends and friends who are family.”
What inspires you to give back to the community?“Simply put, I come from good people. I feel fortunate that my family has always loved on, supported and
encouraged me. They led by example in their service to others and their selflessness. If you wonder how
someone can be so strong and independent yet so selfless and passionately dedicated to others, just look at
my mom. The confidence? That comes from my dad always believing in me and always telling me how proud
he was of me. My philanthropic philosophy can be summed up by reference to John 13:35, ‘By this everyone
will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.’”
By Nicole Brantley
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All of our League leaders are multifaceted in the ways they
contribute to the League and to Charlotte as a whole. Most
have taken on leadership roles both in their careers and the
community, making them not only well-rounded and near
angelic, but also pretty interesting.
See yourself as a future JLC leader? Make your presence known
among today’s leaders- treat someone you look up to to coffee
and pick their brain or simply let them know they’re appreciated
the next time you see them serving the community, our League,
and you.
Shannon’s advice for members?
“Use your volunteer life to embrace what you love and to pay it forward . . . the life you change may be your own!”
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The CRIER | Fall 2015
New Healing Arts for Hemby Placement
A New Placement for 2015-2016Junior League Members and Novant Health Hemby Children’s
Hospital help young patients through creativity
By Chemere Davis
THE FIRST HEALING ARTS FOR HEMBY COMMITTEE LEADS THE WAY FOR EXCITING NEW PLACEMENT Front row (left to right): Kristen Leonard, Jennifer Lane, Laurel Guzenhauser, Chelsea Allard, Sarah Helms, Jennifer Harmeling and Catherine Harrison
Back row (left to right): Kim Niccolls, Meg Herrington, Taylor Kiser, Katy Plott, Amanda Hollingsworth, Allison Kiser, Talah Goodwin and Lauren Stokes
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You may think that cotton balls, pipe cleaners and pinecones have nothing in common, but in the small hands of hospital patients, those items will be transformed into a personalized expression of creativity.
Beginning this fall, members of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc.
(JLC) will partner with Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital at
Presbyterian Medical Center to provide much needed distraction to
young patients through therapeutic art activities. JLC Healing Arts for
Hemby is one of the new community placements offered this year and
is part of the Community Impact Council and the Healthy Minds Team.
The pediatric unit at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has
existed since the 1950s, but it was Torrence and Hilda Hemby that
set out to build a hospital exclusively for children. Novant Health
Hemby Children’s Hospital was opened in 1995 and since that time,
young patients ages birth to 17 receive personable, individualized
care from some of the leading experts in the region. During what can
be a traumatizing or confusing time in a child’s life, hospital staff
and volunteers work hard to reduce some of the fear and anxiety
associated with hospitals and medical procedures, giving patients and
parents alike greater peace of mind.
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital operates several programs
that are designed to distract, educate and relax patients, including pet
therapy, Victory Junction hospital outreach and science experiments
from representatives of Discovery Place. Survivors of serious illnesses
receive memorial beads to make bracelets through Beads of Courage.
Sports fans may have a personal experience with a favorite athlete,
sports team or event courtesy of Dream on 3. JLC Healing Arts for
Hemby is one of the latest programs, designed “to reduce anxiety and
expose children and their families to therapeutic release and creative
opportunities through expression in arts and music,” according to its
founders.
Led by Kim Niccolls and Meg Herrington, with a total of 19 committee
members, JLC Healing Arts for Hemby is poised to make a huge splash
at the hospital. Committee members will volunteer two evenings a
week at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospitall giving the patient
a choice of projects. If the patient is unavailable, they will leave an
activity that can be completed at a later time.
Weeks of preparation went into making the kickoff on September 7,
2015, a success. The committee completed hospital and volunteer
training, purchased supplies and test-drove the projects to assess
feasilibity.
The JLC Healing Arts for Hemby committee works in collaboration with
the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital‘s Child Life department to
identify children for whom therapeutic art activities or projects would
be suitable. Each month, a pair of Healing Arts for Hemby committee
members plans engaging projects for approximately 30 patients.
The months of September through November have projects that have a
fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving flair. The winter months of December,
January and February bring activities that include lots of snow. Spring
and early summer are represented in projects, such as wind catchers and
painted flower pots. During patient visits, the volunteers will determine
if projects need to be adjusted based on age, need or input from other
caregivers.
While the patient’s creative muscles are flexed, each project also has
an educational component, including cognitive and social stimulation.
Spirits and minds will be nurtured through this program, allowing
patients to better cope and associate positive experiences with their
hospital stay. Siblings, parents or other caregivers are also able to join in
the activity if desired.
The JLC Healing Arts for Hemby committee plans to display framed
patient artwork on a dedicated wall within the hospital as inspiration
and a showcase of pride in each artist. The program offers JLC members
the opportunity to help patients discover their inner artist and foster
communication and teamwork within the group and children with whom
they interact.
Sample Lessons Learned Through Art• Fine motor skills• Engaging in conversation• Creative expression• Use of imagination• Fun!
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JLC 2015 - 2016 Fact Sheet
Mission StatementThe Junior League of Charlotte,
Inc. (JLC) is an organization of women committed to promoting
voluntarism, to developing the potential of women and to
improving the community through the effective action and leadership
of trained volunteers.
Reaching Out StatementThe Junior League of Charlotte,
Inc. and The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI)
reach out to women of all races, religions and national origins who
demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
Vision StatementThe Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. will be a leading force in improving the lives of children and families in
this community.
Community CommitmentThe Junior League of Charlotte,
Inc. annually reviews project proposals submitted by community agencies and/or League focus area
committees. Final decisions are voted upon by the membership and
are based on community needs, membership interest, and available
League resources.
Community Projects 2015-2016
Since June 2013, the JLC has embraced the Healthy Family Initiative (HFI), an expansion of the Healthy Child Initiative, focusing on the physical, dental and mental health needs of Charlotte area children with an emphasis on the importance of family decisions and their impact on children.
Community Projects JLC Dollars Allocated
JLC VolunteerHours Allocated
Leadership
Lisa L. Johnson, President Shannon L. Vandiver, President-Elect Woozie Dell, Executive Director Diana Warth, Director of Development
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The Membership
• Almost 2,000 Charlotte-area women are members of the JLC.• More than 700 of our members are Active members who engage in hands-on community and internal
volunteer commitments and manage our organization. Most of our Active members also work in a variety of industries across the Charlotte region.
• More than 1,000 of our members are Sustaining members who have previously served as Active members of our League but now serve in advisory roles and provide support to the JLC.
• Nearly 100 women have entered our Provisional Course this year seeking JLC membership.
Training and Education
• The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. provides diverse opportunities to our membership and community for training and personal development with programs such as the Leadership Development Institute (LDI), the Public Policy Institute, the JLC Mentor Program and Get on Board and with training seminars on professional, career, leadership and health topics.
Advocacy
• The JLC engages in advocacy at the local, state and national level through researching and addressing issues relevant to our Health Family Initiative. The current Advocacy focus is on food deserts and the lack of access to healthy foods. The JLC Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee and the State Public Affairs Committee propose public stands for the JLC and educate our members and community stakeholders on JLC advocacy initiatives including by providing information to public officials through the Annual Public Officials Breakfast, held at the JLC headquarters each spring.
Points of Interest
• Founded in 1926, the JLC has provided more than 1.5 million hours of volunteer service and over $13.5 million dollars to the Charlotte community.
• The JLC is a member of the The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI), which is comprised of 293 Leagues throughout the U.S., Great Britain, Mexico and Canada, with a collective membership of more than 155,000 women.
JLC 2015 - 2016 Fact Sheet
Leadership
Lisa L. Johnson, President Shannon L. Vandiver, President-Elect Woozie Dell, Executive Director Diana Warth, Director of Development
Contact Information
1332 Maryland Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209 | Phone: (704) 375-5993 | Fax: (704) 375-9730 Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. www.jlcharlotte.org | [email protected] | twitter.com/JL_Charlotte www.facebook.com/jlcharlotte
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From the Archives
“Lest We Forget”A 1976 article takes a look at the JLC Follies in the
50th year anniversary year edition of The CRIER
By Sara Sprague and Amy Ford
As with any non-profit organization, a key element of the Junior League of
Charlotte, Inc.’s (JLC) success is rooted in successful fundraising – so much so
that fundraising has been established as its own council on the Management
Team. Without the proper funding, we would not be able to give to the many
projects we hold dear to our hearts, and the thousands of families and children
that we have served over the years would not have received the benefits of our
voluntarism. Successful fundraising does not have to be all work and no play. In
fact, for 71 years, the JLC proved through the production of the JLC Follies that
a strong mixture of hard work, fun and friendship could produce the greatest
fundraiser of all.
In the 1976 50th Anniversary edition of The CRIER, Anna Pitt shared JLC member
memories of the Follies in a wonderful article entitled “Lest We Forget.” Anna’s
story captures the lively spirit of the Follies, and emphasizes the joy we bring to
the world through laughter and happiness alone. We hope you enjoy this excerpt
as much as we did!
As they say, all good things come to an end, and after the 1998 show, the League decided to retire the Follies tradition. However, the spirit of the Follies is very much alive. Through hard work and genuine smiles, the JLC will continue to be an organization that brings happiness and goodwill to all of those it touches.
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“Absolutely nothing in the whole world is so much fun, so exhausting,
so self-satisfying, so drunk or so rewarding as being in the follies. There is
something about the transformation of Jane Housewife and John Businessman
into Jane Hoofer and John Ham that is completely beyond description. Once
bitten by the follies bug, we have seen many in ingénue turn into an aging
character actress during the course of five or six follies spaced about every
five years. Many a Marlene Dietrich or Cary Grant will always answer the call
once the follies trumpet is sounded. There are so many good follies stories
that it’s hard to know where to begin, but several are classic.
In one production, Morton Church had a marvelous death scene in a gangster
spoof. His children had a front row seat at dress rehearsal and were so
impressed by his effective dying that they had to be carried out. All were
sobbing and all convinced that he really had been shot...
Who could ever forget Dr. Bill Pitts, noted neurosurgeon, as the lead stripper
singing, “Take Back Your Mink”? He was so carried away with the fun that
he talked wife, Betty, into being in a number and she ended having a shot
of cortisone in her knee and her mother had to come and take care of the
children. Or, Cassin Minor’s quick change in artistry from wash woman to
Montalvo’s model. Not all of the talent dissolved at the final curtain. Lot of
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Now you can see why it has been so much fun laughing back over the years
with Junior League. With the help of Nancy Josephs and Jane Moore (two
gals who also love a good chuckle), we have had lots of laughs digging about
for humorous tales.
Granted, the past fifty years for the Charlotte League have not been all
laughs. We’ve worked hard, we’ve accomplished lots, and we’ve cried, too.
But without our sense of humor, we could not have survived. So remember,
dear ladies, as you go about the next fifty years in your League business, that
a woman’s most prized possession should be her sense of humor, and that
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Putting 2 + 2 TogetherBy Shemeka Johnson
What are their Responsibilities?
If you think the Finance Committee is only responsible for crunching numbers, you are only partially correct.
The Finance Committee is at the center of it all, providing continuous
support and guidance from the League’s smallest function to the largest
event. I spent some time with Kamila McDonnough, Finance Manager,
for a Finance Committee 101 session. Kamilia shared the Finance
Committee’s responsibilities and involvement in the Junior League of
Charlotte, Inc. (JLC).
Budget: The Finance Committee works hand-in-hand with commitee chairs and the
Management Team to create and manage the annual operational budget
for the JLC. They are also responsible for reviewing actual expenditures
and for understanding and approving variances from
the budget.
Consult: Finance Committee members regularly act as consultants to the League’s
various placements. For example, members of the Finance Committee
will work with committee chairs to understand the needs of the JLC
community in order to ensure that funding is allocated appropriately,
and will advise on changes to proposed budgets that will benefit both
the placement and the League overall. Finance Committee members
are often called upon to assist placement chairs with best practices as
it relates to executing funds, managing budgets, and utilizing available
resources to complete a project. Finance Committee members may also
serve as consultants during the development and implementation of new
committees, processes or events.
Educate: Representatives from the Finance Committee regularly share financial
updates and impacts to the JLC Management Team, Board of Directors,
and the JLC Foundation Board. In fact, the President and President-Elect
are in regular attendance at monthly Finance meetings. Representatives
of the Finance Committee (VP of Finance or the CFO) present financial
updates to JLC members during General Membership Meetings (GMM)
and have the responsibility of making all of those numbers translate into
meaningful messaging for our members.
What’s Trending? #Focus! The Finance Committee is hard at work this League year and is focused
on a number of areas as it relates to budgeting, analysis and education.
This year, the committee will be reviewing and updating current policies
and procedures to ensure alignment with the way the Finance Committee
currently executes and determines budgets. The committee will also
spend time analyzing revenue trends in an effort to identify opportunities
for efficiency and increased revenue for the JLC. The Finance Committee
plans to increase awareness to our members through the use of email
and GMMs. Look for more from the Finance Committee and how you can
positively contribute to the success of the JLC. Increased awareness and
action from our membership will result in widespread success.
How can I help?One of the best things about the JLC is the endless possibilities of
connecting. Our connections, links, donations and participation in
fundraising events are all vital to the success of the Finance Committee
and ultimately drives the success of the JLC. McDonnough said there are
also many ways that members can support the JLC:
1. Donate to and shop at the JLC WearHouse. Remember, the JLC
WearHouse is our largest fundraiser. As stewards of the League, we should
support it!
2. Purchase from Amazon Smile (www.smile.amazon.com) and have a
portion of the proceeds go to the JLC through the JLC Foundation. Amazon
Smile offers the same products you are familiar with at the same prices
offered through Amazon, but as a huge benefit, 0.5 percent of eligible
purchases directly help our League! It’s an effort-free donation!
3. Use the Finance Committee as a consultant for your Committee! The
Finance Committee members serve two-year placements – they see how
committees are operated year-over-year and have transparency to the
various ways a number of committees get things done, making them a
great resource for best practices!
4. Involve the Finance Committee at the beginning of projects as they can
help identify resources and funding for various projects. It is important
for all committees to be good stewards of their funds and having the
Finance Committee engaged, when appropriate, is a good way to ensure
success.
Who can be a member?JLC members of all disciplines are welcomed and encouraged to join
the Finance Committee through the Willingness to Serve process.
McDonnough said, “I think people have a misconception that everyone on
the Finance Committee has to have a background in accounting or finance.
However, people who are well organized, practical and resourceful can
add a lot of value.”
“Our connections, links, donations and participation in fundraising events are all vital to the success of the Finance Committee and ultimately drives the success of the JLC. ”
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Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors!The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. would like to thank the Corporate Sponsors listed below for their financial support during the current year
(2015-2016). Our community projects could not achieve such great success without their generous sponsorship. These relationships are vital to our
continued ability to make a difference throughout Charlotte. Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!
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The CRIER | Fall 2015
‘From Kids in the Kitchen’Looking for some healthy snacks to feed the kids before they are off to soccer practice? Help the kids in your life learn to make smart food choices by offering these fun and nutritious choices offered by the Junior League of Charlotte’s Kids in the Kitchen placement!
After-School Snack Ideas
Chicken Supreme
Candy Corn ParfaitsLayer pineapples, mandarin oranges and vanilla yogurt. Top with a piece of candy corn to make this fall treat!
Ants on a Log Fill cut celery with peanut butter and top with raisins.
By Betsey Dillon
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From Our Kitchens!
Looking for a fun recipe for Saturday
College Football get-togethers?
Try out this recipe!
Combine flour, salt and paprika. Coat chicken and brown in butter. Add 1/4 cup water and simmer 30 min. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup milk. Stir into drippings ove low heat. Gradually add remaining milk, sherry, lemon rind and juice. Cook at 350 degrees until thickened and pour over chicken. Bake chicken covered until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered until melted. Garnish with parsley.
Recipe contributed by Linda Hawfield in Charlotte Cooks Again, a cookbook published by the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 - 40 minutes
Serves: 8-10
Chicken Supreme
1/2 cup flour2 1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. paprika
6 whole skinned chicken breasts, halved or diced1/4 cup butter
2 tsp. cornstarch1 1/2 cups milk1/4 cup sherry1 tsp. grated lemon rind1 tbsp. lemon juice1 cup grated cheddar cheese1/2 cup parsley
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Protecting the HerdBig Shots Saturdays continues the JLC tradition of helping children stay healthy and stay in school.
For nearly 25 years, the ladies of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) have promoted immunization awareness through community involvement and service projects.
Originally introduced as Healthy Beginnings, these immunization awareness
projects have since been reorganized into the placement we now know as Big
Shots Saturdays.
With roots in the early 90s, the Big Shots Saturdays placement originally
stemmed from an Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI)
public awareness campaign entitled “Don’t Wait to Vaccinate.” Established as
a response to increasing rates of preventable childhood diseases; the “Don’t
Wait to Vaccinate” initiative retargeted the same diseases that Leagues earlier
in the century helped to eradicate. The “Don’t Wait to Vaccinate” campaign was
enormously successful and became the first initiative in JL history to be adopted
by all chapters.
Nearly 25 years have passed from the initiation of “Don’t Wait to Vaccinate” to
the 2015 Big Shots Saturdays events. However, the goal of the original campaign
remains relevant, and the modern Big Shots Saturdays placement continues to
makes a difference in the community by preventing the spread of childhood
diseases through public awareness and education about the urgency of childhood
immunization.
This year, the JLC planned, financed and staffed Big Shots Saturdays immunization
clinics, where more than 500 children from 85 different schools received
vaccinations. In total, more than 1,200 immunizations were given. Yvonne Hill, a
4 year Big Shots volunteer and the current Vice Chair, described the placement
as “high-touch and high-volume with those who need it most … the students. The
days are long, but such worthwhile events that I look forward to each year.”
Over the years, the Big Shots Saturdays
placement has evolved to better understand
the factors that put children at-risk for being
inadequately immunized. Students have
become the target population of the placement,
especially those that are considered vulnerable
due to lack of primary medical care or inability
to access appointments. During 2015, more
than 50 percent of the children immunized
at Big Shots spoke English as their primary
language. All children immunized were between
the ages of 4-6 and 11-12, corresponding
to state requirements for attending school.
Children who are not fully immunized are
given a 30 day grace period to become fully
immunized or face exclusion from school. This
year’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools exclusion
date fell on Sept. 23. The final and largest Big
Shots event was held the Saturday prior to
the exclusion date, giving the community a
final opportunity to obtain the immunizations
and other health services necessary to keep
children in the classroom.
The Big Shots Saturdays placement represents
a community partnership between the JLC,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the
Mecklenburg County Health Department.
This partnership and the Big Shots Saturdays
placement makes an undeniable and poignant
difference in the community. It takes volunteers
and resources directly to an at-risk population
and makes a change in our community.
The JLC’s vision is exemplified by the
volunteers of this placement and the difference
in the community they make. Dr. Jackie Zinn, the
current Chair of Big Shots Saturdays, expressed
her love for the placement, remarking that
“during these events we have a chance to
connect to the community and see our impact.
That is why this is one of the League’s longest
running placements.”
During these events we have a chance to connect to the community and see our impact. Dr. Jackie Zinn
By Jessica Cook
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Protecting the Herd
KEEPING KIDS HEALTHYTeam members eagerly help families check in at the first Big Shots Saturdays event for the year. Top (from left to right) Amanda Mason, Rebecca Hill, Jacki Wright and Erica Miller. Bottom (from left to right) Yvonne Hill (Vice Chair), Ashley Foley, Jackie Zinn (Chair) and Nicki Harris.
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Transforming FashionDuring the last ‘change-over’ at the WearHouse, all items in the store were cleared out, reorganized and set out for a fresh new look for customers to enjoy the excitement of great deals and fun finds.
Changing with the TimesIn August, the WearHouse, a consignment and thrift store run by the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC), underwent a makeover. In addition to “changing over” the merchandise for back to school shoppers, the JLC determined it was the right time to change more than just the clothing.
“We knew we wanted to include a full makeover of the WearHouse
during our semi-annual change-over and began planning a few weeks
prior,” said Danielle Rose, Vice Chair of the WearHouse committee. “We
consulted with League members and other local designers to improve
the layout and overall visual appeal of the space.”
The process took 20 hours across two days and involved 14 volunteers.
The detailed plan, overseen by WearHouse Manager, Brandace Kinder,
included moving and painting furniture and racks, adding design texture,
completely flipping the store layout and replenishing the store with fall
and winter items.
In addition to a revamped space that includes a new home goods
seating area and a consignment dress shop organized by pops of color,
the changeover also brought a new pricing structure. Thrift items are
now labeled with colored tags that dictate a discount depending on the
month and color of the tag. In October, for example, all green tagged
clothing is 30 percent off. This way the WearHouse can offer items at a
competitive price and keep the clothing on the floor fresh.
Another change for the WearHouse involves a fresh focus on marketing
and communications to JLC members and the Charlotte community.
Danielle Rose said, “We’re focusing on communicating better with
our customers in the store and externally through social media, such
as Facebook and Instagram. We encourage people to post pictures of
their big “finds” from the WearHouse and tag us, as well as share and
comment on our posts. We’ll be re-starting our weekly email distribution
so our customers are up to date with what’s in the store and any new
promotions.
Follow the JLC WearHouse on Instagram (@JLCWearHouse) and Facebook
to see a timelapse of the transformation, and also real-time information
about special events and merchandise updates.
By Kristin List
What changed? Almost everything.
Before...
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“I’m most proud of what we were able to accomplish in such a short time frame for such a large space. ”Danielle Rose - WearHouse Vice Chair
Look for JLC WearHouse on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to see the latest looks, deals and finds!
...After
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At the first General Membership Meeting of 2015-2016, The CRIER staff caught up with a few members of this year’s provisional class
to learn what motivated them to join the Junior League of Charlotte and what they are most looking forward to this year!
Welcome Provisionals
There was a packed house
at the Fall GMM kick-off at the
NASCAR Hall of Fame!
Leah Fahey “I became a provisional because I saw how my mom enjoyed being a part of the League in the Orlando area. I am excited to see how I can get involved in the community here. I also wouldn’t have the opportunity to meet half of the people I have if not for the JLC.”
Brittney Bogues “I joined for a couple of reasons. My mom was a part of the Junior League, and a lot of women I really admire have been a part of it. That really encouraged me, plus all the work they do in the community. I just moved here from DC so it’s nice to meet other people. ”
Tashonia Allen “I joined when I moved to Charlotte because I wanted to find a group that helped in the community. I wanted to network and meet new people. I hope to meet more people, of course, and also get an understanding of the possibilities.”
Maya Davis “I was inspired to join because of the
empowerment that it has among women of different cultures and
ethnicities. We are all here to serve a purpose and that is to give
back to the community.”
Mandy Wilson “I grew up here and always heard about the JLC.
I wanted to join as a way to meet like-minded women and give back to my community. It is exciting to learn
about all of the different ways the JLC serves in the area.”
Kelly Navarro “I am new to Charlotte and wanted to join to get to know women in the community
and learn more about the area. I am excited to see what the JLC has to
offer and to jump in and utlize my talents for the
organization.”
By Olga Kearns Billups and Michelle Grose
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Come check out a collection of products made or represented by Junior League members, plus products from high-end stores and craftsmen, jewelry, foods to purchase, clothing, turned wood items, skin and hair care products, gifts, and much more!
Sustainer Showcase
and more!Op en to the Pub lic
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Reid Park Academy
Questions? Contact Dianne Cates at [email protected]
P lan to shop for the holidays!
Thursday, Nov. 1910 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Junior League Bldg.1332 Maryland AvenueCharlotte, NC 28209
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JLC NEWSCongratulations to the following memb ers as they
celebrate the arrival of our new Little Leagers!
By Jessica Cook
Nicole Wager and Jeffrey Wager celebrate the birth of their son, Bennett Raymond Wager who arrived May 21, 2015.
Betsey Dillon and Tim Dillon celebrate the birth of a son, Charles Timberlake Dillon, born July 31, 2015.
Kara Barner and Russ Barner are blessed by the arrival of a son, Leo Barner, born August 3, 2015.
Amber Brendle and Andrew Brendle celebrate the arrival of their son, Wade Andrew Brendle, born August 6, 2015.
Congratulations to the following memb ers as they celebrate their recent engagements!Hannah Travis recently became engaged to David Wilkins.
Kayla Lynn Petty and Andrew Holcomb were recently engaged.
Martha Loftin and Adam Snell recently announced their engagement.
Courtney Newman and Jon Bates recently were engaged.
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Meet The CRIER
Michelle Grose Morgan Cooper Olga Kearns BillupsHannah Travis
Kristin List Sara Sprague Shemeka Johnson Amy Ford
Chemere Davis Jessica Cook Samantha Hall Betsey Dillon
EditorFavorite Football Team: Baylor University Bears
Michelle works in marketing, and in her freetime she enjoys making wheel-thrown pottery
and baking.
Assistant EditorFavorite Football Team:
South Carolina GamecocksMorgan is a newlywed from
Charleston. She loves seafood, red wine, and her sweet pup,
Lola.
Ad Sales ManagerFavorite Football Team:
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Charlottean. She enjoys traveling, reading, and staying
active & healthy.
Production Manager/ReporterFavorite Football Team:
Carolina PanthersOlga lives with her husband of 17 years, Tyrone, their son Mark. and
their dogs.
ReporterFavorite Football Team:
Carolina PanthersChemere enjoys laughing and
spending time with her dog Zeus.
ReporterFavorite Football Team:
Carolina PanthersJessica is working on her
masters in Medical Physiology. She loves to ski and hang out
with Daisy, her mini schnauzer.
ReporterFavorite Football Team:
Wofford TerriersSamantha is engaged and is from Seneca, South Carolina. You will find her noshing on a
homemade dish or reading.
ReporterFavorite Football Team:
Davidson CollegeBetsey lives in Charlotte and
graduated from Davidson. She and her husband, Tim, recently
had their first child, Charlie.
Photography EditorFavorite Football Team:
Carolina PanthersKristin lives in Huntersville with her husband, currently
fixing up their new home, for their first child to arrive in
February 2016!
Copy EditorFavorite Football Team:
UCF KnightsSara is a happily married mom
of two, splitting her time between family, consulting, the
JLC, play dates and pee wee soccer. She loves wine, grilling
and enjoying the outdoors!
Reporter Favorite Football Team:
Charlotte 49ersShemeka is from Riegelwood, NC and is married to her high school sweetheart. She loves adventurous vacations, good
movies, fine dining, and crafts.
Copy EditorFavorite Football Team:
Georgia BulldogsAmy works in the public health field and lives in Cotswold with
her husband, young son and 2 dogs.
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The offer circle may be changed the same way as in any other template. Doubleclick on it, select your offer by clicking on it, click "Apply" at the bottom and thenclick "OK" to close the inspector.
To remove the address for in-studio use, just drag the contact information boxesoff the template onto the gray area.
The blue line around the ad is the bleed line. The default bleed is set to .125". Ifyour ad has a different bleed, or no bleed, change or remove the bleed as follows:
1) Double click the red "Document Settings" link at the top of the page.
2) When the inspector box opens set the bleed and trim to 0. If the ad has adifferent bleed amount, type it into the bleed box.
3) Click "Ok" and close the window.
These ads are on an approval loop so we can check layouts. Please allow 24 hoursafter finishing your ad for proof and approval. Ads submitted on Friday will beproofed and returned by end of day the following Monday.
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