Promoting Voluntarism

General Membership Meetings

By Marcella Morgan,

the Junior League of Oklahoma City’s General Membership Meetings (GMMs) this year were jam-packed with motivational and inspiring speakers, networking opportunities and Member-focused experiences built around the yearly theme of “Be BOLD”. We started the year off strong, with the opportunity to hear from John Bobb-Semple who spoke to Membership about identifying our “Bridge Builder” and leadership pollinator style and honing in on those qualities and characteristics to help make JLOC and the community better.

This year, each GMM had a theme to encourage participation and attendance. These ranged from tailgates to Golden Girls to Mardi Gras. It was a fun time to see all the Members that dressed the part! The Special Thanks & Recognition (STAR) Award was brought back for our 95th Anniversary, and it proved to be inspiring for Membership to see and hear of all the great things that our “Eager Leaguers” do to stand out.

At the GMMs, we also had a chance to visit with our community partners so that Members

Gmm Recaps

SEPTEMBER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

*Kickoff to JLOC’s 95th Year

*Community Impact Speaker: A. Jay Johnson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County

*Guest Speaker: John Bobb-Semple

• Topic: Building Bridges that Empower Change

OCTOBER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

*Mistletoe Market Kickoff

*Community Impact Speaker: Lou Carmichael, CEO, Variety Care

*Guest Speaker: Seth Lewis, Director, Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts

• Topic: JLOC’s role in starting the Festival of the Arts & the importance of volunteers at large-scale fundraisers.

League Link Committee Member

could hear history of our partnerships and really understand that the volunteer service that we provide for these organizations is greatly appreciated! For the April GMM, we had the pleasure of hearing from Linda Clark. Linda’s presentation was filled with honesty and encouragement to continue to be our genuine selves as we support JLOC and our community.

with her opening remarks.

Members of the Education & Development Greeting Committee, Mindy Johnson, Angie Huffaker, Darian McPherson and Summer Sellers, prepare for Members to arrive before the September GMM.

The JLOC Board of Directors meet with Guest Speaker Linda Clark after her talk about being your authentic self.

JANUARY 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

*Membership and Donor Appreciation

*Community Impact Speaker: Megan Carter, Concordia Life Plan Community

*Guest Speaker: Teresa Atkinson, Director of Organizational Development, Express Employment International

• Topic: Let’s Be BOLD

APRIL 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

*Whale of a Sale Kickoff & Community Fair

*Community Impact Speaker: Candice Rennels, Oklahoma City Zoo

*Guest Speaker: Linda Clark, Linda Clark Consulting

• Topic: Making Genuine Connection & Authenticity Challenge

STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

September

Sarah Dumas, Web Content Assistant Editor

Andrea Flores Raygosa, PAT Chair

October

Kajal Jassemnejad, Education & Development Networking & Social Chair

Audra Kedy, Education & Development Training Chair

January

Jade Law, Finance Committee, Community Impact Events

April

Megan Euseppi, Transfer Chair

May

Marcella Morgan, PAT Advisor

Darian McPherson, Education & Development Logistics Chair