League President, Kate Fortlage offers insight into what inspires her within the League and her personal life. The candid interview with Kate shares a causal side of her. Kate is a thoughtful person, who has made time to let us into her world. What are some highlights of your time as the 2022-2023 president? This […]
On August 7th the New Member Chair and Vice Chairs, Erica Busch, Tiffany Hallman & Erica Zaretsky, welcomed 62 new members to the Junior League of Cincinnati at our annual New Member Brunch. The event included an introduction from our President, Kate Fortlage, as well as presentations from New Member leadership and the New Member […]
In just one short year, we’ve already seen the impact that results from passionate women joining in our mission.
The Sustainers Luncheon took place on Wednesday, May 4th at the Cincinnati Country Club. The agenda was packed, with the winners of the last three Cookie Nowland Sustainer Awards being honored at this year’s event. The Cookie Nowland Sustainer Award recognizes a sustainer who has exhibited a lifelong commitment to volunteering, outstanding community service, and […]
The JLC is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Cincinnati Museum Center and our most recent grant gives big smiles all around.
The closing of the Junior League of Cincinnati’s 102nd year took place during our Annual Meeting at Mojave East on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The Membership Engagement Committee, chaired by Casey Burleigh and Meg Anacker, planned this wonderful event, with breezy casual attire, a Southwestern menu and a bake-off competition. Members were asked to wear […]
The Columbia Center is a beautiful, historical building that serves as the headquarters to the Junior League of Cincinnati. The Junior League moved into the Columbia Center on June 25, 1988. Through the generosity of our members and supporters, funds from the Centennial Campaign allowed us to explore opportunities for renovating our beloved building, which […]
Junior League members and supporters experienced Silhouette, a fresh take on the annual Fashion Show fundraiser and luncheon. Committee Chair Ashley Yanzsa and Vice Chair Erin Lee were inspired to create a more inclusive theme and bring more people together, as every woman has a unique and beautiful silhouette. Attendees enjoyed returning to the familiar […]
The Membership Engagement and CandO committees organized a volunteer appreciation celebration event highlight our amazing volunteers
In lieu of a March General Membership Meeting at the Columbia Center, members hosted multiple smaller roundtables in their homes around the area to dive into the topic of diversity and inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, now called Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) have been undergoing many changes this year with the […]