Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF McALLEN

     The Junior League of McAllen 2007-2008 is composed of: 32 provisional members (first year members), 98 active members & 270 sustaining members (members who have completed at least five years of active service and continue to support the organization).  Together, members who volunteer in the community log more than 1700 hours of service each year.  81% of provisional and active members work outside of the home; 84% of provisional and active members are also raising children at home; and the average age of the active member is 34.

FRONT ROW (L to R)
President Elect
President

BACK ROW (L to R)
Assistant Treasurer
Vice President of  Community Affairs
Vice President of Communications
Vice President of Finance
Member at Large
Treasurer
Vice President of Membership

Michelle Palacios
Denise Bergeron
Olicia Hinojosa
Ann Rowland
Karen Williams
Kirsten Vinson
Rachel Torres

From "hands on" placements to serving league internally, I have been able to witness the dedication our membership has to making an impact on the children and youth of our community.  I am blessed and honored to be part of such a powerful group of women.  I challenge every member to carry on with the strong and rich traditions of the 70 years of service set before them.  

We will accomplish this by continuing to provide our time and energy to the Palmer Drug Abuse Special People Program, Teen Court, Bully Talk at McAllen ISD, Arts in Medicine at Vannie Cook Children's Cancer Center, and Community Connections which supports other nonprofit organizations.  We will also host our 6^th annual Children’s Arts and Literacy Festival.  We will touch many lives through each of these programs.

In addition to giving of our time, we make financial contributions to our community that are equally important.  It goes without saying that these financial impacts would not be possible without the hard work of our members in Resource Development, Cookbook, and our Dias Festivos Marketplace committees.  I cannot wait for "Christmas in Candyland" - this year's Dias Festivos Marketplace!

We must also recognize and applaud the work accomplished by those that deliver our message.  The work done by our Public Relations, Magazine, and Newsletter committees is critical so that we show the community we remain steadfast to our vision and the AJLI mission of volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities.

I welcome the members of this year's Provisional Class who are a vital part of this organization.  I thank our Board of Directors for their commitment, enthusiasm, dedication, and expertise.  It is through the team effort of all members that the Junior League of McAllen is able to do amazing things.  Impact Tomorrow Today!

Eva Tavarez
President 2008-2009

2007-2008 Community Advisory Board

     The Junior League of McAllen Community Advisory Board is selected by the President and Officers with the approval of the Board of Directors.  Its purpose is to assist the league with evaluating programs, long range planning, developing a network of expertise, and strengthening public relations.  The members serve as a sounding board of community opinions concerning league operations and community needs.

Debbie Brooks, Owner, Shand-Brooks Travel Agency
Bill Burns, CEO, Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Neo Canales, Information Director, City of McAllen
Matt Crocker, My RGV.com
John Edwards, VP Enrollment & Student Services, UT Pan American
Valorie Glass, Attorney at Law, Atlas & Hall
Serena Rosenkrantz, Executive Director, International Museum of Art & Science
Piedad Martinez, CDBG Director, City of McAllen
Joel Olivarez, General Sales Manager, Entravision/Univision
Scott B. Owings, Superintendent, Sharyland ISD
Willie Rosales, General Sales Manager, Entravision/Radio
Tim Smith, Chief Meteorologist, KRGV Channel 5
Cody Sparks, Texas State Bank
Lilia St. Clair, CPA, Hart & Silva
Karen Valdez, Executive Vice President, IBC