JLC Members Attend 2011 Northwest Exchange!

Active members Marla McCutcheon and Cyndi Cox attended the Northwest Exchange hosted by the Junior League of Seattle February 4-6. The theme of the weekend was "Becoming a Catalyst for Community Change" with many exciting speakers and activities.

To kick off the action-packed weekend three Junior League of Seattle Members presented inspirational stories of their personal experiences in the Junior League and how it has impacted their life journey.



Saturday was off to a fast paced start with opening speaker Dr. Gary Mangiofico, Associate Dean at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business Management. Dr. Mangiofico set the tone by focusing on how relationships are the foundation to creating lasting change.



A panel of speakers joined the attendees on Saturday afternoon to lead an active discussion on the topic, "Balancing Your Passions". Some of the advice given was:

•  Take things one step at a time
• Give yourself an occasional pass, you can’t always give 110%
•  Appreciate the little things in life
• Set goals and say them out loud
• Be upfront with yourself, your family and others you work closely with on your passions



Marla McCutcheon Grant and Cyndi cox

Saturday wrapped up with a closing session emphasizing the need to care and have a passion to influence change.

Of course no Junior League Exchange would be complete without a few social activities - Saturday night was fun-filled with a Cupcake and Champagne event, followed on Sunday morning by a jog along the Seattle waterfront.

Susan Danish, AJLI Executive Director, wrapped up the conference explaining the AJLI Strategic Roadmap and highlighting the future direction of the Junior League.