First Person: Anne, President

I cried. Your happy, tough but nice, President cried her eyes out at the Valley Impact Social while asking our attendees to donate money. I did the same thing at last year’s Valley Impact event, so I knew it was coming. When I get in front of a group of strangers, this deep emotion comes over me… Read More

November In-Home: Formal Etiquette and Tea

Junior League of Phoenix In-Home Meetings offer a fun, informal way for members to learn about a variety of topics and socialize outside of GMMs (General Membership Meetings) and volunteer placements.  Held in the fall and spring, topics can range from leadership ethics to belly dancing, and everything in between.  In this series we’ll give… Read More

Gear up for the Red Top Rummage Sale

Mark your calendars for the Junior League of Phoenix‘s 79th Annual Rummage Sale!  The “Red Top Rummage” Pre-Party will be held on Friday, February 19 and for the sale event on Saturday, February 20. This year’s theme is ‘Under the Red Top,’ with all things carnival and fun, so start getting your garb together! Pre-Sale Party Information… Read More

First Person: Leadership Reflection

When I reflect on my Junior League leadership experiences since joining in 2004, three words come to mind: Passion, Purpose and Vision. It has truly been a pleasure to serve as a leader to many of the committees, projects, councils (now teams) and serve on the board in two leagues. One experience stands out the… Read More

JLP Gives Thanks Through Volunteerism

Throughout the month of November, the Junior League of Phoenix gave thanks by giving their time to our partner organizations like Phoenix Day’s Stone Soup Event, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Homeward Bound Turkey Tuesday and the Phoenix Zoo! From August through November, JLP provisionals, actives and sustainers have completed 1184 hours of service! We are… Read More

JLP 360 offers impactful leadership training for members

The Junior League of Phoenix is a women’s leadership and philanthropic organization. While we are primarily recognized for far-reaching community impact and our past preservation work in Phoenix, we provide extensive leadership and development opportunities for our members. One program implemented this year is the JLP 360 Leadership Summit, which is a series of leadership… Read More

November In-Home: The Sparkle Bar

Junior League of Phoenix In-Home Meetings offer a fun, informal way for members to learn about a variety of topics and socialize outside of GMMs (General Membership Meetings) and volunteer placements.  Held in the fall and spring, topics can range from leadership ethics to belly dancing, and everything in between.  In this series we’ll give… Read More

Announcing the 2016-2018 JLP Director of Operations

The Nominating Committee of The Junior League of Phoenix has selected Kelly Kaysonepheth as Director of Operations. Kelly is slated to follow Lara Lennaman and will begin her tenure in 2016, serving through 2018. About Kelly Kelly grew up in Dodge City, KS and went to college at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. … Read More

JLP Makes BIG Impact in October

October was a SUPER busy month for our members through community impact! By the end of October, Junior League of Phoenix provisionals, actives and sustainers have completed 694 hours of service, a 280% increase since the end of September. While we saw over 113 new volunteers take part in community impact shifts in October, many… Read More

First Person: Caring

Reflections of a Junior League Experience. I find it interesting that no one has ever asked those of us who have stayed in the Junior League why we have done so… I am sure there is some tremendous beauty in our various answers. There have been times I would have answered that with a “they… Read More