JLC Memory Book – a Summary

During the lazy, hazy days of summer, many Junior Leaguers enjoy the slower pace that summer brings. In 2012, a number of JLC women worked diligently through the summer months to make the 100th year the best that it could be. While the Gala committee was hard at work getting everything ready for the great celebration on September 8, 2012, another small, dedicated, unheard of group also worked many hours through the spring and summer.

Way-y-y up on the third floor of the Junior League House is where one could find the archives of the JLC. There a group of women met weekly. They were the writers and researchers who produced this Memory Book in honor of the JLC’s 100 years. The writers and researchers met at least twice a week for three or four hours at a time for many months. Junior League member, Betsy Nagy, took the helm and was the chief writer for the project. She was helped by Kim Liddell, Amy Shaper and Suzanne de Roulet. Provisional member, Elizabeth Deering designed the cover.

In the spring the team determined an outline for the book. From there researchers, former JLC President Susan Larson and Sustainer Joyce Litzler combed the League archives for documents on the membership, projects and fundraisers through the years. The researchers found wonderful photographs for the book and delightful quotes from past presidents, League members and community leaders.

The book was a true labor of love for all those involved. We hope that you enjoy the history of the Junior League of Cleveland as much as we did discovering it. This project was a first for many of those involved – isn’t that what the League is really all about? We were encouraged to spread our wings, challenge ourselves and give back to the community. We hope you
feel the same inspiration as we do as we move into the JLC’s next 100 years.

Sincerely,
Susan Larson
Joyce Litzler
Betsy Nagy