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Our Mission
The Junior League of Jackson County is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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 | 2009 Touch-A-Truck | 
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3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck Huge Success!Children and their parents explored construction vehicles, big rigs, public safety equipment, tractors and some cool hot rods at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 9. Booths were filled with youngsters making macaroni jewelry, getting their faces painted, or putting on a fun Touch a Truck tattoo or climbing the rock wall. A highlight at this year's free community event was the Kids in the Kitchen Cook Off between Howard and Oak Grove Elementary Schools. Good job to Chef Dave's team from Howard who won the competetion! Thanks to all our sponsors and donors: Starbucks, Southern Oregon Safety Expo, Cuisine De Jour, Chef David Kruger, Knife River, Dick's and Maynard Hadley Towing, KTM Racing, Rock Solid Climbing, Cross Creek Trading Co., OR Volunteer Firefighters Association, Applegate Fire District, Avista, Mercy Flights, Dare, Kodiak, Rusty Relics, Angie Weaver, Tisa Cawthon, Dr. Rex Miller, Chela Sanchez, Libby Sturgill, Lassman's Fine Eyewear, Jackson County Fairgrounds. A big thanks to our TAT team: Amy, Alisa, Beth, Kelle and Tisa! Go to our Photo Album to see more photos of the event. |
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| Kids in the Kitchen Wins Grant |
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JLOJC Receives $1000 Grant to Expand Kids in the Kitchen
KITK coordinator Chantel Ponts hopes to expand Kids in the Kitchen next year with a grant from the Ashland Food Co-op Community Grants that will enable the JLOJC to continue the program with the addition of a garden and maybe some tree planting. AFC presented the award to Chantel and Christina Lassman on May 21, 2009. Way to go Chantel! Kids who participated in the program last fall spent six weeks preparing food, learning about nutrition and feeding needy families. Chef David Kruger from Cuisine De Jour provided the cooking expertise and JL members helped in the kitchen in partnership with Kids Unlimited. Click here to see a video (search for Kids in the Kitchen). 
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| JLOJC Hosts NWE |
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| JLOJCHosts Exchange
Vicki Clark from Boardsource spoke to JLOJC and other local volunteers about leadership and inspiration at a community dinner as part of the 2009 Northwest Exchange. Junior League members from Washington, Oregon and Idaho attended the three-day event that included training in governance, membership and community. Participants attended sessions all day Friday, and then attended a reception at Rogue Gallery. Local United Way director Dee Anne Everson spoke about volunteering in Jackson County. The Exchange concluded Saturday with a networking breakfast and final session. Thanks to our sponsors: Artisan Bakery, Medford, Bella Union, Jacksonville, Beyond Images Photography, Megan Boone Photography, Elements, Medford, Harry and David, Hot Pots!, Medford, Jacksonville Inn, Jacksonville, La Fiesta, Jacksonville, Metro Mothers Helper, Pacific Office Automation, Medford, Rex F. Miller, DMD, PC, Jacksonville, Southern Oregon Historical Society, Standing Stone Brewing Company, Ashland, Starbucks, Medford, Valley View Winery, Jacksonville, 38th on Central, Medford. Our NWE exchange team put on an awesome event: Maisie V. and Angie W. |
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| Members Attend Annual Conference |
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| AJLI Annual Conference Offers Training
Incoming President Christina Lassman votes on a new vision statement for the international league. Christina and President Elect Julie Rossi attended the conference where they received training in leadership, website navigation, membership and fundraising. Held in Atlanta this year, the conference theme was "Create the Future" included networking with other Pacific Northwest Junior League members, a presentation and book signing by Erin Gruwell, founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation and an awards banquet that featured winning projects from Junior Leagues around the country. Offering training for its members is part of the JLOJC's mission. 
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| Join Us |
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| If you would like to assist the nearly 40 active members of Junior League of Jackson County in attaining our goals, please consider joining. Benefits of Membership Experience in community service Develop leadership skills - Enhance your personal growth
Network with other dynamic women Serve local needs and events that benefit women and children - while having fun and making life-long friends!
For more information click here... |
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541-772-3559 1910 E. Barnett Road suite 104 Medford, Oregon 97504 |
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