Junior League DeKalb to Host Prospective Member Open House, July 26

June 23, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Khadijah Hasan

Communications Committee Chair

Cell: 706-255-3496

Email: publicrelations@jldekalb.org

Junior League DeKalb to Host Prospective Member Open House, July 26

DECATUR, GA – The Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. (JLD) will hold a prospective member open house on Sunday, July 26, 2015, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at its league headquarters, the historical Mary Gay House, located at 716 W. Trinity Place in downtown Decatur. This informational session will provide potential new members with an opportunity to meet current members, ask questions, and learn about the volunteering, educational, and social opportunities JLD provides its members. We welcome all women interested in making a difference in DeKalb County and learning more about JLD to attend.

The afternoon will begin with a reception at 2:30 p.m. followed by the program, where attendees will learn about JLD’s commitment to investing in the community, women, and one another. Attendees will also receive an overview of JLD’s history of making a positive impact in DeKalb County for over 80 years. “The Junior League of DeKalb County provides an excellent opportunity to be active in your own community,” said Vice President of Membership Kimberly Roberts. “The various opportunities to serve are both enlightening and fulfilling.”

For details about the open house and to learn more about the Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc., visit our website at www.jldekalb.org, or contact Laresa Jones, Membership Development Chair, at membershipdevelopment@jldekalb.org or 404-578-0601. You may also find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Junior-League-of-DeKalb-County-Inc, Twitter at https://twitter.com/jldekalb, and Instagram at https://instagram.com/jldekalb/.

About the Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc.

The Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. (JLD) 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. JLD members direct their volunteer efforts to the current community impact focus area, Improving Nutrition and Combating Obesity in DeKalb County, through hands-on volunteer activities, as well as collaborative efforts with other community organizations. Additionally, JLD provides a supportive environment for training tomorrow’s female community leaders while enabling our members to forge lasting friendships.

The Junior League reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who have reached the age of 21 and who demonstrate an interest in, and a commitment to, voluntarism.

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