Press Release

September 27, 2010

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FLINT Announces Recruitment Date for New Members

FLINT, MI -- The Junior League of Flint (JLF), a women’s volunteer organization committed to developing the potential of women and improving the community, has announced their open recruitment date for new members that will orient new members during the 2010-2011 year.  

For over 83 years the Junior League of Flint has been serving the Genesee County community and that begins with an annual recruitment of new members who are interested in giving back to their community. The difference in belonging to an organization like the Junior League is the opportunity for women to achieve personal growth, leadership, receive training and develop lifelong friendships.  

Members of the Junior League of Flint are exposed to a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, like fundraising, event planning, administrative functions, service on a Board of Directors and more.  League volunteer and financial resources support annual projects like "Kids in the Kitchen" – a program designed to help children choose healthy eating alternatives. League members participate on a variety of projects within the community through partnership with organizations like the YWCA, Eastern Michigan Food Bank, New Life Center, North End Soup Kitchen and more. 

The new member recruitment will be held at Brick Street Bar and Grill, located at 1223 East Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, MI.  This event is open to all women who are interested in learning more about the Junior League. Walk-in’s are welcome, however if you would like to register for this event or learn more about our organization, please contact us at www.jlflint.com – someone from our membership will contact you.

About the Junior League of Flint

The Junior League of Flint (JLF) was founded in 1928 and seeks to transform the lives of women and children by promoting volunteerism, and educating, empowering and connecting women through effective community action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  JLF reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.

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BENEFITS: Flint Farmer’s Market program  

Founded in 1929, the Junior League of Flint is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. 

For more information, visit our web site at  www.jlflint.com

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Nicole Breslin, Public Relations Chair
Junior League of Flint
nicolehostebreslin@comcast.net                           www.jlflint.com

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As a result of the Junior League of Flint 2010 Annual Road Rally – Camp Copneconic was presented with a check for $4,000. 

Annually the incoming Junior League member class plan and host the Road Rally – it takes participants around Genesee County. Not only is the event designed to raise money for a specific charity of the Class’s choice, the destinations are local businesses within businesses of Genesee County.  It is the goal that our participants will go back and patronize those that support the league.

The presentation of the check was particularly exiting, Meredith Roche and Nicole Breslin were on hand to present it to the Camp and the YWCA board members at their annual Donor Luncheon, where this year’s campership members put on quite a show for the guests. Meredith Roche said, “I wish everyone who participated could be here right now to experience the feeling of joy and gratitude! It made the whole event so much more than it already was!”

We would like to thank this years supporters: the Flint Farmers Market, the Lunch Studio, Basking Robbins, Tropical Smoothie, Maxie’s, Dort Federal Credit Union, Davison Dental, Flushing Vision Clinic, Suski Chevrolet, Flint Gastroenterology, JDT Asset Management, Building Blocks, Precision Plumbers, Tri-Tech Seal, Garrow and Associates, Dr. Stephen Hildensperger, Ameri Clean, Mongolian BBQ, Texas Road House, Ruby Tuesday, Lebanese Bakery/ Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Flushing Valley Country Club, Sovereign Auto and Subway.

About the Junior League of Flint: Founded in 1929, the Junior League of Flint is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  The Junior League of Flint is a volunteer organization for women interested in making an impact in their community. We are part of the Association of Junior Leagues International, which is made up of 296 Junior Leagues in four countries. For more information, visit our web site at www.jlfflint.com

Contact:

Nicole Breslin, Public Relations Chair
Junior League of Flint
www.jlflint.com