letter from the editor
Ever since planning commenced for The CRIER, my goal for this edition is that we answer the question that I, and most members, get asked often: What is the Junior League of Charlotte? It was during my brainstorming when Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman” came on the radio, and that’s when it hit me: The JLC is every woman! Walk into any Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) community partner event, Training Tuesday, fundraiser, or committee meeting and you will find women of all backgrounds with varying expertise. Our membership is comprised of over 1,600 women who hold various titles: business owners, mothers, nurses, daughters, teachers, lawyers, and more. What brings this diverse group of incredible women together? The calling and desire to leverage our God-given strengths to serve and improve our community. It is this core value that has united the women of the JLC for almost 95 years. Since 1926, the Junior League of Charlotte has been a foundational partner in helping build the city of Charlotte. From Discovery Place and Levine Children’s Hospital Family Resource Center, to The Council for Children’s Rights and Charlotte Speech & Hearing (just to name a few), the women of the JLC have been driving forward change and advocacy for the community. As members are staples in the community, the JLC is dedicated to leadership development and growth to further enhance the breadth of impact and influence of our membership. Our members are not solely change agents for Charlotte. They’re mothers of three, recruiters, caretakers of elderly parents, entrepreneurs, physical therapists, or accountants. With this magazine, The CRIER reporters and I hope to showcase the true embodiment of the JLC to our members and all readers of this work; not only who we are but where we have been and where we are going. With Gratitude,
Morgan Squatriglia Editor 2019-2020
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