Conference Grant Recipient: Connie Henderson

The JL Boston Conference Grant Fund was established to encourage, empower, and enable active members of the Junior League of Boston to pursue training opportunities, through an offset of registration and related costs. We’re excited to share how our 2017-2018 recipients used their awards for personal and professional development. Our second profiled recipient is Connie Henderson.

Conference Grant Recipient: Nicollette Starnella

  The JL Boston Conference Grant Fund was established to encourage, empower, and enable active members of the Junior League of Boston to pursue training opportunities, through an offset of registration and related costs. We’re excited to share how our 2017-2018 recipients used their awards for personal and professional development. Our first profiled recipient is Nicollette… Read More

Member Spotlight: Colleen O’Hara

By Brittany Trimble Today we are showcasing Transfer Member Colleen O’Hara. Originally from Upstate New York, Colleen speaks with us about how she first became involved with the League, how the League has helped her career, and some of her favorite Boston things.

Meet the 2018 JL Boston Slate!

The Nominating Council is thrilled to introduce to you the Junior League of Boston’s 2018 Leadership Slate! Please join us in congratulating these accomplished women who will lead our League in 2019-2020, the second year of our new leadership model. Throughout this year’s nominating process, we were impressed by the energy, grace, and commitment of the entire applicant pool.  We are confident that, with… Read More

JLB Arts – Hyde Park

By: Alexis Arlett JLB Arts – Hyde Park is an arts-based volunteer placement that takes place two Saturdays per month at Boston Renaissance Children’s Charter School. The JLB volunteers and a group of 20 young girls meet and delve into the different aspects of artistic expression. Each session has a different lesson and is led… Read More

JL Boston’s New Public Advocacy Committee Wants to Hear from Members!

By Kristin Halfpenny JL Boston is very excited to roll out its new Public Advocacy Committee, which will tackle larger social issues in Boston. Supported by the League’s mission, the Public Advocacy Committee will work to influence public policy–both legislative and regulatory–and other key stakeholders statewide on critical non-partisan/bi-partisan issues relevant to the League’s mission… Read More

Building Bridges with the JL Boston STEM Program

By Cally McGowan The Junior League of Boston’s STEM community placement is in its second year and thriving in its new home at the Salesian Boys and Girls Club of East Boston. This signature placement encourages young girls to expand their interest and ability in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by participating in a… Read More

A Fashion Affair: Benefit for Women’s Lunch Place Saturday, March 3, 2018

The Junior League of Boston presents A Fashion Affair – the premier fashion event of the season! Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch as they are treated to a fashion show featuring everyday spring fashions from local stores. Guests will have the opportunity to shop a selection of pop-up shops from local women-owned boutiques and participate in… Read More

Member Spotlight: President Karen Page

By Jennifer Hemmerdinger Name: Karen Page Hometown: Currently resides in Merrimack, NH but grew up in Manchester, NH Role in JL Boston: President of the Junior League of Boston Number of Years in Junior League (including other chapters): 17 How did you first get involved with the Junior League? I first joined in 2000 and… Read More

Report from the AJLI Winter Leadership Conference

Dear JL Boston membership,  We were honored to represent the Junior League of Boston at the annual AJLI Winter Leadership Conference, held this year in Long Beach, CA.  One of many conferences and training opportunities presented by AJLI, the Winter Leadership Conference takes place every January. It is held in a different city each year and is… Read More