S U S T A I N E R S

Sustaining members took advantage of the return to in-person events, though the monthly book club and Steering Committee meetings continued to be held over Zoom.

In October, the annual Sustainer luncheon was held at the Portland Country Club. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal while catching up on each other's life happenings.

A combined President-Elect-Elect celebration, New Member recognition and Sustainer holiday party was held in December at Grippy Tannins. The combined event brought together a sizable and diverse group of members to celebrate the Junior League of Portland, and Sustainers are looking forward to continuing this event for years to come.

Sustaining and Active members combined forces to organize a snack donation drive for our longtime community partner, My Place Teen Center. Members donated 42 boxes - over 2,065 snacks - to their after school program.

In April, the League presented a Sustainer panel at the Children's Museum & Theater of Maine. Facilitator Anne Dalton was joined by Terri DeCoster, Patti Foden, Katie Clark, and Sally Vanvakias Panelists shared their League experiences with an enthusiastic audience of Active members, who learned how the JLP helped shape and influence their careers, civic and community involvement, and philanthropy. Currently, the Sustaining membership is creating a foundation for the Living Histories Project. The project, along with historical interviews, will be shared throughout the upcoming year