the President

Happy

2023! As we find our stride in this new year, I am filled with excitement thinking of all that lies ahead for the Junior League of Beaumont. I can’t reflect on this year’s theme of “Advancing the Legacy of Building a Better Beaumont” without first thinking about our members. They are the heart and soul of our organization. Our 2023-2024 JLB Provisional (new member) applications are open on our website, and now is the time for anyone who has ever been interested in joining the Junior League of Beaumont to take the next steps. JLB members were encouraged to “bring a friend” and prospective new members to our General Meeting on February 21st. We loved having this opportunity to share what the League does for our members and how it positively impacts our community, and our membership is undeniably the greatest way we advance the legacy we are leaving on Southeast Texas.

I hope that when you think of JLB and our legacy, some of our Signature Projects come to mind. Our newest Signature Project “The O.N.E.” (Our Non-profits Elevated), which we adopted in 2020, is a partnership in which we work alongside a local nonprofit for one League year and assist in as many ways as possible. The O.N.E.’s goal is to empower our partnering non-profit by providing any tools the League can in order to help them take their passion to the next level. We are thrilled to announce that our partner next year will be Make Ends Meet of Southeast Texas, which is a non-profit organization created to support single-parent families, which comprises approximately 40% of Jefferson County. Stayed tuned to watch this partnership flourish.

In other exciting news our not to be missed event, Dancing with the Stars of Southeast Texas, was a huge success. Our DWTS committee had been hard at work for months to ensure that this year’s event was one to be remembered. We would not be able to do all the meaningful work in our local communities if it were not for the success of our fundraisers and support of generous donors, and I am sincerely grateful for all of the support we have received this league year. Believe me when I say that our members will take those dollars and spin them into gold.

Cheers to 2023. Let’s make it a great year!

With much appreciation,

Katie O’Neill Baker, Junior League of Beaumont President 2022-2023

Treasurer ..........................................................

Treasurer-Elect

Communications Council Director ..............

Community Council Director

Membership Counci Director .......................

Planning Council Director

Corresponding Secretary

Recording Secretary ........................................

Past President

Sustaining Advisor ..........................................

Katie Baker

Sara Norman

Rebecca Tatum

Kate Eckhart

Sarah Wells

Ashley Willis

Ashlee Garrett

Kate Thorne

Amanda Yarbrough

Lindsay Brake

Brenna Rodriguez

Kara Hawthorn

Member Spotlight

Meet JLB members Deanna “Dee” Bessler and Megan Moss

Day in the Life

Read about the daily life of some of our wonderful local educators, whom are also members of the JLB

Volunteering in the Community

Check out what our JLB members have been doing to give back to the community

The Ongoing Legacy of Building a Better Beaumont

The Junior League continues to provide assistance and support to children and families in our community

Dancing with the Stars

Check out the photos and sponsors from this years event and read about what happens behind the scenes

Creamy Poblano Enchiladas

Try out this warm, comforting meal that is full of flavor

What’s Happening at BFM

Starting its 14th season, the Beaumont Farmers Market provides fresh, authentic, local goods and service to the community