Sustainer Spotlight Suzy Garvey

By: Hayden Pigott

Hometown: South Bend, Indiana.

Job: I became a paralegal in 1975 and retired after 27 years.

How long have you lived in Charlotte?

I moved to Charlotte in 1981 as a new bride.

How long have you been a member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC)?

This is my 48th year as a Junior League member. I spent seven years in the South Bend League and 41 years as a JLC Active, non-resident Active and Sustainer.

What is your current placement in the JLC?

Currently, I serve on the Sustainer board and the Archives Committee and am the Co-chair of the Sustaining Transfers.

What is your favorite JLC memory?

My favorite JLC memory was seeing Margueritte (Andresen) Dunlap at a Transfer cocktail party when we both transferred to the JLC in 1981. We had done our Provisional year together in South Bend in 1974.

What was your favorite JLC placement as an Active Member?

My favorite active placement was being a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children.

How has your membership in the JLC impacted your personal and/or professional life?

My membership in the JLC has opened doors for so many other volunteer endeavors.

What advice would you give to Provisional and Active Members?

My advice to provisionals and actives is that as a member of the JLC, you have an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the citizens of our community while making lifelong friendships.

What inspires you to stay involved with the JLC?

The JLC is my lifelong commitment to service.

What is your ideal day in Charlotte?

My ideal day is getting dirty in our gardens and woods along with the “help” of our basset hound, Emily.