JUNIOR LEAGUE OF
SYRACUSE September 2016
IN THIS ISSUE: Comm •2016-2017 League Goals
•Council Updates
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Issue 2
LEAGUE GOALS for 2016-2017
•Holiday Shoppes save the date •Congratulations •News to Know
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Check the members’ website for registration and event details. August 31: Women’s Day at the Fair • 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. • Chevy Court
September 8: JLS After Dark
• 6:00 p.m.@ Aster Pantry & Parlor • Bring a friend!
September 13: New Member Recruitment • 5:30 p.m. @ JLS Office
September 13: September GMM • Welcome to the 2016-2017 year! • 6:00 p.m. Social • 6:30 p.m. Meeting • JLS Office
September 19: Sustainer Dinner and optional golf event • Golf (4 p.m.) Cocktails (6 p.m.) Dinner (7 p.m.) @ Drumlins
September 28: Sustainer R&R • 5:30 p.m. @ Location TBA
October 11: October GMM • 6:00 p.m. Social • 6:30 p.m. Meeting • JLS Office
The official start of the League year is always an exciting time. Whether you are entering your 30th year or your 1st as a member, there is always a freshness that comes from the start of a new year. There are members beginning in new placements, leadership and committee, and with that comes the opportunity to continue the progress of the previous year or head in new directions. As the 20162017 Board of Directors looks forward to the upcoming year, we are excited to share our areas of focus and goals. With member recruitment underway, an area of interest for the Board is to ensure that we are promoting a League which values diversity and inclusion. The Junior League Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion states that the League welcomes all women who value our mission. It also notes that we are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. In the upcoming year, the Board will focus on improving how we share this commitment with the community and our membership. Our League has an engaged membership committed to making a positive impact in our community. Combining the core
value of voluntarism with our thriving partnerships in the community, the JLS will continue to do great work. This year, the JLS will begin the work to develop a multi-year plan for community impact. As we grow closer to our 100th year, it will be important to plan for the use of the $100,000 Anniversary Fund. Developing a multi-year community impact plan will help us to focus our effort on the community now and develop a plan for our celebration year. The Holiday Shoppes continues to be a profitable fundraiser for the JLS and it is important to appreciate the success of that event. However, it is mindful to continue to explore additional fundraising efforts in order to increase resources and diversify funding. Building upon the success last year, the wine pull event will be improved to maximize revenue and profit. The goal of this Continued On Page 2
Contact the President:
Cathy Dotterer:
dotterer@hotmail.com
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