Gearing up for an approaching League year committees are hustling and bustling, planning and preparing. Santa's Merry Market commitee as well as the CRPD committee both met last week reporting even further progress and great ideas. Both chairpersons (Angela & Jancie) held their meetings at the new Wine Bar in Cypress Station, as the owner is thrilled about our his participation in the Merry Market event, so we wanted to patronize them in return. Keep up the good work ladies!
On Sunday, PE Wendy Morris, I attended the SPAC summer conference in Orlando. We along with several other ladies from leagues all over the state listened to and addressed issues that face our members statewide. The Junior League of Greater Winter Haven is a new member of SPAC and I am thrilled about our involvement. As president-elect, Wendy will officially serve as this year's delegate. The Junior Leagues of Florida, State Public Affairs Committee has been the advocacy arm of the Junior Leagues of Florida for over 30 years, monitoring the state legislative process and addressing issues of political importance to the members of the Junior Leagues.
It's all the buzz! Join us for The Sewing Bee, Thurs 8/28, at 6pm, Leslie McCutchin's home. This week we will make super simple aprons for when function meets style in the kitchens across Greater Winter Haven! Or, for those of you who are blessed with hubbies that cook (angela moore) do the cooking, bring a project in the works, your mending basket, or check out one of the projects below. Can't sew?? That's OK, you can pin, press, steam, or keep the drinks coming and we'll lend you a hand. Bring your favorite beverage, a light snack, or cool craft magazine. We don't need much, our hands will be busy with projects. If you are stressed for prep-time, just come as you are there will be plenty to enjoy and plenty to do.
In the spirit of our organization, we love the pink bundles! Congrats to Erin Tilghman and her husband, James, on welcoming their newest girl (number 3) Mary Ruth Tilghman on July 29th. I am thinking the future of the Junior League is looking bright than ever! Contact Erica Sirrine if you would like to provide a LINKS meal for these ladies (and dad too!).
The Ice Cream Social was a hit and we had many new faces come to learn more about the League. We so appreciate the Marble Slab and the hospitality, and the Wine Bar for the wine tasting that many of us enjoyed after our ice cream! 
Mark your calendars now for the premier event ofe the holiday season. Friday - Saturday, November 21st & 22nd. Angela Moore and Nikki Rudd have been working hard this summer preparing what is sure to quickly become, another JLGWH signature event! This upscale shopping experience includes all the right elements to put you in the holiday spirit! Friday night will kick off the event with Martinis and Manicures preview event followed, Saturday, by family-friendly shopping bazaar complete with Santa and & his workshop, book signings with area authors, and merchandise from boutiques and vendors across central Florida accompanied by a myriad of pre-decorated Holiday Trees for purchase. Contact Angela now angmoore@deloitte.com and get in on the fun!
