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The Junior League of Sarasota July Meet & Greet

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts recruitment event on Saturday, July 9


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 6:58 p.m. July 9, 2016
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The Junior League of Sarasota held their second “Meet & Greet” event of the summer on Saturday, June 9, at its headquarters. Nearly 30 women attended the event, which served as a recruitment opportunity for the organization. JLS is currently looking for women to join its 2016-2017 new member class that will ultimately consist of 50 members.

Event Organizer Shannon Hankin and Erin Christy.
Event Organizer Shannon Hankin and Erin Christy.
New Member Education Chair Jaclyn Campbell and President Britt Riner.
New Member Education Chair Jaclyn Campbell and President Britt Riner.
Social Media Co-Chair Kelsey Wilson and Marsha Thompson.
Social Media Co-Chair Kelsey Wilson and Marsha Thompson.
Jill French, Judi Bell, Terri Curry and Michele Septer.
Jill French, Judi Bell, Terri Curry and Michele Septer.
Taylor Collins, Ashley Harris and Alicia Piro.
Taylor Collins, Ashley Harris and Alicia Piro.
This year’s signature focus is hunger, so JLS has partnered with All Faiths Food Bank to serve those who are suffering from food insecurity. So far, they've given 100 slow cookers to people in need.
This year’s signature focus is hunger, so JLS has partnered with All Faiths Food Bank to serve those who are suffering from food insecurity. So far, they've given 100 slow cookers to people in need.
President Britt Riner explains the organization’s theme for the year; “Sow, grow, reap,” to show how JLS can help women develop as confident, giving individuals.
President Britt Riner explains the organization’s theme for the year; “Sow, grow, reap,” to show how JLS can help women develop as confident, giving individuals.
Anna Wellman and Grier Ferguson.
Anna Wellman and Grier Ferguson.
Flowers and photographs of past JLS events decorated the room.
Flowers and photographs of past JLS events decorated the room.
Jeanne Paulus surveys her options at the snack table, which featured mimosas as well as an assortment of casseroles and baked goods made by Junior League members using recipes from the organization’s cookbook.
Jeanne Paulus surveys her options at the snack table, which featured mimosas as well as an assortment of casseroles and baked goods made by Junior League members using recipes from the organization’s cookbook.
A JLS “Tube Dude” welcomed attendees.
A JLS “Tube Dude” welcomed attendees.
Jackie Bohannon, Kristin Morrissey and Courtney Ferris.
Jackie Bohannon, Kristin Morrissey and Courtney Ferris.
Ashley Spradley and Jeanne Paulus.
Ashley Spradley and Jeanne Paulus.
Flowers and photographs of past JLS events decorated the room.
Flowers and photographs of past JLS events decorated the room.
This year’s signature focus is hunger, so JLS has partnered with All Faiths Food Bank to serve those who are suffering from food insecurity. Soon they’ll partner with Girls Inc. to give a series of slow cooker-cooking classes.
This year’s signature focus is hunger, so JLS has partnered with All Faiths Food Bank to serve those who are suffering from food insecurity. Soon they’ll partner with Girls Inc. to give a series of slow cooker-cooking classes.
Jill Whittemore and Marilyn Watsey.
Jill Whittemore and Marilyn Watsey.
Jennifer Kelly and Vice President of Membership Natalie Lawry.
Jennifer Kelly and Vice President of Membership Natalie Lawry.

 

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