Building Charlotte

President’s Letter
Ten
years ago, I joined the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) as a transfer
member from a much smaller League in Florida. My first experience as a
JLC member was a game night for transfers in the Community Room of the JLC
Building. I met women that night who are my friends today and who helped me
acclimate to life in the Queen City.
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc.
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Charlotte,
Inc. is an organization of women
committed to promoting
voluntarism, to developing the
potential of women, and to
improving the community
through the effective action and
leadership of trained volunteers.
Its purpose is exclusively
educational and charitable.
Reaching Out Statement
The Junior League of Charlotte,
Inc. and The Association of
Junior Leagues International,
Inc. reach out to women of all
races, religions and national
origins who demonstrate an
interest in and commitment to
voluntarism.
Little did I know then how much time I would spend in our headquarters at 1332
Maryland Avenue. My 4 year old daughter knows the JLC Building as a place with
vintage toys and yummy snacks. I have attended meetings in every room, and I have
come to know the building like I know my own home. This year, I am fortunate to
take up residence in the president’s office. When I reflect upon my decade at the
JLC Building, what I remember most fondly is the work; cleaning the building,
stuffing envelopes, planting flowers and other tasks, always surrounded by dear
friends and lots of laughter.
Our headquarters was established in 1960 and received a major renovation in 1986.
Since then, we have restored the Berryhill House and Duke Mansion, and built the
Double Oaks Family Resource Center, the JLC Family Resource Center at Levine
Children’s Hospital, as well as homes for Habitat for Humanity. Our beautiful JLC
Building has retained its charm and weathered the many years of activity and
hundreds of volunteers who have worked on any number of community or in-
League projects. I often think “if these walls could talk…” Soon, it will be time for
us to upgrade our own building for future generations of volunteer service.
Though my time as JLC president is coming to an end, my time as a JLC member is
just beginning. I look forward to continuing my training as a League member in the
years to come, and I can’t wait to join the sustainer investment club. I may even join
the knitting group or Shakespeare class, but mostly I look forward to making more
friends and sharing more laughs on Maryland Avenue. I also look forward to seeing
what future League leaders do with our beloved JLC Building to sustain it and
provide our members with a warm and inviting space continue the great work of
the JLC, and I will help them in any way I can. I hope you will do the same.
As always, thank you for all you do to support the members and the mission of the
JLC!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Kovacs
2010-2011 JLC President
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