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Tausha Moore, VP Communications
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Junior League of Toledo Announces 2010-2011 Board of Directors

Toledo, Ohio – June 10, 2010 – Junior League of Toledo (JLT) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for the 2010-2011 membership year. President Aileen Meyer will lead the new Board and the 450 member non-profit organization, as it continues its long history of developing women as community leaders and making a positive community impact in the Toledo area.

 The 2010-2011 Junior League of Toledo Board of Directors are:

Aileen Meyer (Waterville) - President

Sara Bassler (Toledo) - Recording Secretary

Elizabeth Murawski (Toledo) - VP Community Projects

Tausha Moore (Sylvania Township) - VP Communications

Kathryn Roberts-Bubrig (Bowling Green) - VP Volunteer Resources

Brittany Barhite (Maumee) - VP Financial Development

Danita ButtsJackson-ReVels (Toledo) - VP Finance

Lindsay Miller (Toledo) - Treasurer

Martha Mewhort (Holland) - Sustainer Representative

Bridget Brell-Holt (Maumee) - Sustainer Representative

Front Row (Left to right): Bridget Brell-Holt, Aileen Meyer, Danita ButtsJackson-ReVels, Tausha Moore; Back Row (Left to right): Lindsay Miller, Martha Mewhort, Elizabeth Murawski, Brittany Barhite, Kathryn Roberts-Bubrig, Sara Bassler

“When women are effectively trained and empowered, the possibilities for lasting community impact are endless. Many of our members have leveraged their League experience in ways that stretch beyond our organization’s walls – founding new community programs, serving on leading nonprofit boards and assuming significant civic leadership roles,” said JLT President Aileen Meyer.

Junior League of Toledo is an organization welcoming of all women who have a desire to put their greatest strengths to use for the betterment of our community while at the same time developing new skills and leadership competencies. Through the membership experience women gain exposure and understanding about leading community issues and have the opportunity to volunteer their time, expertise and skills to address these issues.

The Junior League of Toledo has several new projects it will be working on throughout 2010 and 2011. One project is employment facilitation for autistic adults, which addresses the emerging need for sheltered employment for autistic adults. This project involves JLT developing a business plan for a Bittersweet Farms product development program and providing leadership during the start-up and stabilization of the program. JLT will also be working on a project called Community of Siblings- Respite Care. That project entails partnering with Sunshine Communities, Inc. to provide parents of special needs children with a few child-free hours one day per month at an affordable rate. During that time, the disabled children and their non-disabled sibling(s) will attend a support session that includes a range of activities coordinated by JLT.

Thanks to the generous funding of O-I Charities Foundation, JLT will once again be hosting its hugely successful Kids in the Kitchen event on October 16, 2010 at the SeaGate Convention Centre. It will also expand the one-day expo to include other activities throughout the year. The goal of the Kids in the Kitchen initiative is to help combat the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and the associated health concerns. All Kids in the Kitchen events and activities will focus on educating children and their parents about nutrition and fitness, and informing them about the numerous related community resources that are available.

 The Junior League of Toledo is always seeking new members of diverse professional and personal backgrounds who are interested in community involvement and would like to develop their personal and professional skills.

 ABOUT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TOLEDO

 The Junior League of Toledo is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community. It offers its members extensive experience in leadership and organizational development, community needs assessment, strategic planning, communications, advocacy and fundraising.   Membership is open to all women in Greater Toledo who are committed to developing their potential as community leaders. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable .  

The Junior League of Toledo is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, which is comprised of approximately 300 Leagues across the United States, Canada, Mexico and England.

 For more information about the Junior League of Toledo, please visit www.juniorleaguetoledo.org or call 419.474.6262.