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The Top 5 Questions I Get Asked About the Junior League of Monmouth County!

FOR ALL YOU LETTERMAN FANS OUT THERE

While I will readily admit I am no Letterman, I thought I would borrow his concept of the Top 10 List for my Top 5.

The Top 5 Questions I Get Asked About the Junior League of Monmouth County!

1. Aren’t you way to old to be in the Junior League?

No! I am not too old to do anything I want to do. A confidence and energy that the League instilled in me. Additionally, The Junior League values all women of all ages. We understand that each member can and will bring their own perspective on how to get things done and together we will make a difference.

2. What can you possibly have in common with everyone?

The commonality is our drive to make a difference in our community, our state. We are connected by knowing that what we do makes a difference. Last November we continued with our 20 year commitment with Saturday Soup partnering with Trinity Church of Asbury Park to feed 277 individuals (78 of them were children). They were provided with all the Thanksgiving Day trimmings. And while this event in and of itself is wonderful, this year it was even more special for me. My 12 year old Granddaughter joined us at Trinity Church to help. She worked very hard and was so grateful for this opportunity. She is already talking about becoming a member of the Junior League and follows us diligently on Instagram! Perhaps a future member of our Communications Council!

3. Isn’t The Junior League just a social organization?

The things we do absolutely amaze me. And, at 66 that is pretty hard to do. It is an organization that trains women on how to volunteer and subsequently help within the community. The Junior League reminds me of a really good parent. We work hard to make our children independent and help them move on. And we also have so much fun that food (and maybe a little wine) is an important part of our meetings. And, anyone who knows me knows that would have a high level of criticality.

4. How can you possibly have the time to do this?

There are indeed obligations that need to be fulfilled within the Junior League. Anything that is worth doing requires time to get it done. However one of the things I love about the League is the flexibility it affords a volunteer. When I was working full time I met my minimum requirements and found great fulfillment in doing so. When faced with a health issue obligations were forgiven, replaced by good thoughts and hugs! Having retired in May 2014, I am now serving on the Board. The perfect situation for a newly retired person….just ask my daughters!

5. Would you recommend the League to your friends?

Think I just did. Check out our Website, www.jlmc.org, for tons of great information about this great organization!

Mary Ann LaSardo

Nominating/Placement Chair

2014-2015

The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) membership has a wide range of backgrounds, interests and professional pursuits. They all share an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism. Each member has her own personal story of how the JLMC has made a difference. The JLMC is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLMC focuses on facilitating the empowerment of girls to become confident women.