Super Saturday II Recap

The Junior League Provisional and Transfer Members participated in Super Saturday 2 on Saturday, Nov. 14. Topics covered included the History of Junior League and JLP, JLP Org Chart/Committee Overviews/Leadership Opportunities, JLP Mission and Branding, JLP Trivia, and a Q&A Panel! Guest speakers included Stephanie Mitchell (Provisional Chair), Jennie Elser (President), Elizabeth Goldstein (EVP), Teresa… Read More

New Member Training – Level 1

One of Junior League of Phoenix’s foundational pillars is the development of women. As part of this, 1/3 of our members are involved in leadership positions each year, where they participate in hands-on learning all year. Our first Leadership Training session of 2020 – 2021 took place on July 18, via Zoom. This was the… Read More

Last Chance to Attend a 2020 – 2021 Information Session!

Are you still interested in joining Junior League of Phoenix for our 2020 – 2021 year? Junior League of Phoenix welcomes a new class of Provisional members every spring. Each applicant is required to attend an Information Session to be considered for Provisional membership. Only 2 information sessions remain for the 2020 – 2021 JLP… Read More

AJLI’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recent events across the globe have brought us to a pivotal moment in history where we need to speak up for the values our organization believes in. The AJLI Board understands that it is important for us to listen, learn and engage. Conversations on race can be painful,… Read More

Leadership Development Series, Part 5: Elizabeth Goldstein

The ultimate goal of the Junior League of Phoenix’s (JLP) development of women is to give them skills that can be used to further enhance the community through an ongoing ripple effect. By training women in leadership skills, we multiply their influence and impact to improve our community. Elizabeth Goldstein, incoming 2020 – 2022 Executive… Read More

Leadership Development Series, Part 4: Jennie Elser

The development of women that occurs through the Junior League of Phoenix’s (JLP) training (both hands-on and classroom) is transformative. The League offers endless ways to get involved and learn at a pace dictated by the individual member. Jennie Elser, incoming 2020 – 2022 JLP President, explains more about how Junior League changed the trajectory… Read More

Leadership Development Series, Part 3: Wendy Brooks

Wendy Brooks and other JLP members stand in front of the mobile food bus that JLP granted to Phoenix Rescue Mission in honor of our 85th Anniversary. Also shown is the proclamation declaring Feb. 9, 2020, as “Junior League of Phoenix Day” in Phoenix.

Leadership Development Series, Part 2: Annette Tanori

The Junior League of Phoenix knows that to develop great leaders, sometimes all that is needed is a safe space to learn, try, and grow. Annette Tanori, 2018 – 2020 Executive VP explains: “Junior League of Phoenix (JLP) has played a vital role in the development of my leadership skills over the last decade. I… Read More

Leadership Development Series, Part 1: Introduction

When you hear the name “Junior League of Phoenix” or “JLP,” images of women volunteering and fighting social issues may come to mind. It’s true; since the 1930s, the hundreds of projects fueled by this organization have made a significant positive impact in the Greater Phoenix area, but JLP takes it one step further. They… Read More

2019-2020 Provisional Class Makes an Impact

We are halfway through 2019-2020 Provisional year and we may be biased, but we love our Provisionals! We hit the ground running in August with our first Super Saturday Community Partners bus tour that allowed our Provisionals to see first-hand the impact JLP has had in the community, both past & present. This experience is… Read More