Jul 15, 2009
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2009 Spirit of the League Winner!
Congratulations Mrs. Jill Barton
100 Holes of Golf Challenge Raffle Ticket
$100 Gift Certificate to TALLY HO Jewlers is also Raffle Ticket to win 2 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set in 14 Carat White Gold. Click on the ticket image to purchase yours today and contribute the projects of the JLGWH
We're LIVE today at Noon on PGTV
Click on the image to watch live streaming video. Or watch at home, check website for cable stations
Radio Debut
LEslie H. and Jill Dunlop test their on air personalities with gracious hosts Ryan and Ritchie while promoting the Family Fit Fest. Thanks Polk County Sports Marketing!
Library Display
Be sure and check out the JLGWH on display at the Winter Haven Public Library. A time line of empowerment and positive community change featuring female Leaders that make up the Junior League membership.
Women in Charge, by well known League Member, Hillary Rodam Clinton
New Interactive Site
Click on the image and join the virtual community of leagues for great resource and information sharing!
Visit our booth TONIGHT! Downtown Alive 5:30 - 10:00pm
Main Street Winter Haven is pleased to announce “Health & Fitness” a new signature event in downtown Winter Haven. On Friday, January 16, 2008, the streets and parks of downtown will be filled with thousands of conscientious health and fitness people and corresponding vendors. In short, downtown Winter Haven will provide the community with all the materials and motivation to start the 2009 year, “Healthy!”
Super Saturday 2.7.09
Special thanks to Jessica Fischer for her talents and unofficial placement as the JLGWH graphic designer! She has greatly enhanced the League's public image and created gorgeous new logos to brand our events.
Casino Night 3.7.09
Coming Soon! tickets available for purchase on our website www.jlgwh.org
Lets find out how the ladies of the League resolve to make 2009 even better. Take our poll!
Spring Health and Fitness Event
Chair, Nikki Martin & Chair-Elect Jill Dunlop take time from their Holiday shopping to work on the our Spring event. The name has been selected and the winner will be announced at our January Mtg! Thanks to all of you who thre your name in the hat!
Support the Winter Haven Family YMCA and take a night off from cooking!
On Monday, Dec. 15th from 5pm-10pm Giovanni’s NY Pizza will a give 50% discount of all sales to the Winter Haven Family YMCA. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a delicious dinner with friends and family while supporting the YMCA.
2008 Holiday Gift of the Year
complete with JL Logo! These ladies are so creative!
Winner of the PMA's 2008 Impact Award
Active member, Allison Lee, and her Company Blue Lake Citrus was recently recognized nationally. Click on the image above to link to the full story.
Name that Event Contest
Help us name our upcoming event! This ground breaking heatlh and fitness expo will target families in our community and is sure to make a huge impact. Win the gratitude of your fellow members, as well as a JLGWH Family Organizer, by submitting the winning name. Click on the image above to link to our website. Click on to "member section" to submit your entry. The winner will be chosen by the committee, on Dec 8th! Good Luck!
Special thanks to Hall Communications station 1430AM - WLKF
Talk 1430 - WLKF Sports Marketing hosts, Kris and Ryan allowed Angela, Mary Beth and I to join them in the studio LIVE to plug our upcoming Merry Market. The guys were hillarious and even allowed us to stay to help with this weekend's football picks. I doubt EPSN will be calling anytime soon, but we had a great time and really appreciate the guys for their hospitality. Ryan, we will be watching for you on Christmas Eve!
Provisional, Mary Beth Jackson, is a natural in the studio. Thanks "Skippy"!
Blue Saphhire Sushi debuts the Girls Night Out sushi roll, in honor of Merry Market!
Event caterer, Blue Saphhire Sushi is making quite a name for itself in W.H. We are so excited that they have are so generously sponsoring our Girls Night Out event, and on Tuesday, the membership enjoyed the debut of the Girls Night Out roll made in honor of upcoming event! It was FABULOUS! Be sure to visit this new hot spot and be sure to ask for the GNO roll!
New Provisionals finish their Class Tree
You Go Girl! Provisional, Angela Newell, finishes the NYC Marathon, on Sunday, in under 5 hours!
Angela ran to raise money for A Team for Kids, and also surpassed her fundraising goal. Angela is pictured here in green and black. Congrats Angela, we are so proud of you!
Lunching with a Purpose
Susan Williams rolls up her sleeves and the utensils for a tasty lunch fundraiser. Pictured here with Outback Manager.
Thinking about lunch today?
Head down tp Outback and pick up a chicken lunch. Carry out starts at 11:30. Tickets $10
As the Merry Market buzz continues to grow, be sure to reserve your tickets today!
visit our website at www.jlgwh.org
Board Meetings are Fun!
With a productive tone, many of us look forward to our monthly Board meetings! Meet baby Caroline who anticipated dad's arrival, and Recording Secretary, Ricci Keown, one of the hardest working ladies on the Board! Dessert, well... that was just icing on the (really good) cupcake!
Congratulations to this year's O.D.I. Delegates
Welcome Provisionals! Come, meet, greet and toast to our newest volunteers this Thursday, 5:30 pm
Grape Expectations The Wine Bar after work and say hello to our potential members!
Superhero Sighting
Our very own Dr. Mitsie Vargas, JLGWH Board Member currently working on our Teacher mini "Grants for Greatness" project was named the Bay News 9, 2007 Medical Hero of the Year. Mitsie (R) is pictured above at the Heroes Luncheon with Bay News 9 Leigh Moody.
Provisional Social - Sept. 25th, 5:30pm
Grape Expectations The Wine Bar after work and say hello to our potential members!
Did you know that today, August 26th, was the day that women earned the right to vote in 1920?
Did you know that the Junior League was instrumental in Women's Sufferage?
Delight demonstrates what can happen when chatting and sewing at the same time!
Sewing circle enjoyed another productive session of creative energy and enjoyment. Thank you to Leslie McCutchin for opening up her home to us.
League ladies enjoy a different kind of Project, of the Runway variety!
"Martha" of week
Jessica Fisher gets the "Martha" of the week award for her lastest sewing design! She neatly stores her iPhone in this home-made and adorable case. Jess, I can't wait to make one at our next sewing circle!
Must-see websites...
www.howfasttheygrow.com
www.thesillywagon.com
JL Sewing Circle
Project Runway has nothing on the ladies of the JL! Join in for the fabric fun next Tuesday, July 29th at 6:00pm. Leslie McCutchin will open up her home and (yes, i am so jealous) sewing room for a Sew Party! Let's develop the potential of women and learn this fun and resourceful craft and let the creative juices flow! Bring those towels that need decoration, the skirt that needs hemmed, or that fabric that needs a little creative magic to turn into a fabulous skirt and join us for a sewing party. Can't sew?? That's OK, you can pin, press, steam, or keep the drinks coming and we'll lend you a hand.
Thinking of a Leadership role in the League?
Take advantage of this awesome conference in our own backyard. If you are interested, let us know! Organizational Development Institute (ODI) Training October 3-5 in Orlando, FL
On National Friendship Day, Celebrate your Girlfriends
Author and girls getaway expert Casey Wohl, better known as The Getaway Girl™, has the answer for women who want to celebrate this great holiday and spend time with their girlfriends. Wohl is hosting the National Friendship Day Girls Getaway to Orlando August 1-3 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Wohl has created the ultimate in girl getaway indulgence, from shopping and spa treatments to dining and cooking demonstrations, there is something for everyone during this amazing weekend. On a side note, Mrs. Wohl will visit our Gen Mbrshp Meeting in the Fall for a private book signing! Click on the image below for full details and be sure to email me at leslieh@premieronline.com if your in!
The Junior League of Greater Winter Haven
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