SPRING 2012 - Junior League of Corpus Christi

Very often the wise words of others resonate so
loudly they bear repeating. And always when I hear
the powerful words of Aristotle, “The greatest virtues
are those which are most useful to other persons”, I
am reminded of each member of the Junior League.
It is clear to me that the virtues of our membership undoubtedly make
Corpus Christi a better place to learn, live and work. The positive impact
on our community is a true testament to the caliber of women who
choose to become involved in this organization.
Throughout this spring issue of Currents you will witness the accomplishments
of many. Individually each member has accomplished
many goals; collectively our league has changed lives.
I recently received a letter from a board member at Metro Ministries
thanking all members not only for the hard work at the Rainbow House
Shelter but for the long history of dedication to improving this community.
While sorting children’s books our group of volunteers was
thanked personally by a resident of Rainbow House. What I know from
my years as a community volunteer is that the gratitude wasn’t for the
new books or the new curtains and not even for the beautiful play area
we created instead it was the sincerest gratitude in knowing someone
cared.
That such a small act on our part could mean so much to some of the
most vulnerable in our community is a testament to the key role the
League has played in moving this community forward. Consider the
number of lives our members have made a difference in this year.
Whether their focus was health or education, whether they worked on a
fundraiser, a publication, facilitated a member training or any other
selfless ways our volunteers serve. They have all worked towards fulfilling
the mission of the JLCC.
As our history illustrates, we are a strong league. The idea of trained
volunteers has flourished in our community and each year the league
works to seek new ways to use the talents of its membership. Each
year new members are recruited to guarantee a foundation of strength
and to continue our work in making a collective difference in the lives
of the community we serve.
Recent years have demonstrated how uncertain life can get but they
have also shown us what we’re capable of when we all join together
and decide to be the difference.
May we always inspire each other to continue to give back and may the
many faces of the community we support encourage us to always do
more.
In gratitude,
Adriana
| President’s Perspective |
A message
from Adriana Martinez
Celebrate the Journey
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Junior League of Corpus Christi, Inc., is
an organization of women committed to promoting
voluntarism, developing the potential
of women, and improving the community
through the effective action and leadership
of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively
educational and charitable.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adriana Martinez | President
Katherine Dain | President-Elect
Jenny Alexander | Treasurer
Veronica Maxwell | Treasurer-Elect
Lisa Trevino | Recording Secretary
Melissa Goonan | Communications VP
Veronica Hudlow | Community VP
Emily Martinez | Funding VP
Lisa Jasek | Membership VP
Trisha Del Bosque | Bylaws/Parliamentarian
Jacqueline Replogle | Planning & Research
Erika Serna Bouts | Placement Chairman
Jennifer Henderson | Nominating Chairman
Mary Beth Delano | Sustaining Advisor
Sherry Rumley | Sustaining Advisor
Velda Vela-Trujillo | Sustaining Advisor
Natasa Davis | President’s Assistant
COMMUNITY ADVISORS
Brent Chesney
Troy Riggs
Dr. Robert Garcia
Margie C. Rose
Lorette Williams
Grete McBath
Gloria VanZante
Josie Kudlicki
Donna Hurley
Mary McQueen
Publishing Chairman
Kate Clower
Publishing Committee
Christy Campbell
Edelia Vasquez
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