JLL Recruitment Event

JLL welcomed roughly 35 women interested in joining the League last night at the Crane House. It was a fun group and they asked a lot of great questions. Hopefully, they will all be new members in January! Thanks for coming to visit us, ladies!

November Board Meeting

The JLL Board of Directors met on the 6th of November. We used a portion of the meeting to do a mid-year "self-assessment". We talked about how we are operating as a Board, what is going well this year and what could use improvement. Run Wild quickly became a hot topic with the discussion revolving around whether or not we are making a real impact on the community with this event. After much discussion, we all agreed to look at this event top to bottom to see what we can do to make sure we are making a measurable impact on the community in future years.

We also discussed HollyDays, the upcoming Art andd Gift Market, the annual plan, our recruitment event (it was last night), the Two of a Kind Gala, our community impact numbers and more. Everything is on the web so check there frequently for upcoming events!

Who is our next president?

No, I'm not talking about Obama or McCain. I'm talking about Mary Ellen Wiederwohl - the next President of the Junior League of Louisville. Mary Ellen takes the reigns June 1st so I thought I'd let you know a little bit about her.

Mary Ellen Wiederwohl is the Assistant Director of MML&K Government Solutions, a lobbying and government relations firm based in Frankfort, KY. She joined MML&K with a background as chief legislative aide for the Senate Majority Floor Leader and later as a lobbyist and public relations director of the state Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), Kentucky’s state teacher preparation and certification agency.

Mary Ellen is a native Kentuckian; she was born in Louisville and grew up in Meade County. Mary Ellen is also a first generation American; her father immigrated to this country from Europe after World War II. Mary Ellen graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Louisville with a major in music. She has performed with numerous ensembles including the Louisville Youth Orchestra and the Louisville Chorus. She resides in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood with her Great Pyrenees and two cats.

As for JLL, Mary Ellen joined our organization in 1999. In her decade in the League, she has held numerous leadership and committee positions, including VP of Communications, Membership Mentor/Placement, Public Affairs Chair, and Membership Training Chair.

Mary Ellen has been a great asset on the board and I know she will be a great leader for the League's 89th year!

Nanz and Kraft for the Cure

This caught my attention - especially since I have a sorority sister bravely fighting breast cancer right now. Nanz and Kraft Florist on Breckenridge Lane is hosting two open houses to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Go to the store on Nov 9th or 16th from 1PM to 4PM and enjoy shopping, music and more - all for a great cause...