Member Spotlights

Community Volunteer Spotlight: Celia Silk

Active Member Since 2019

2022-23 Placement: Community Impact Events

2023-24 Placement: Community Impact Events Project Manager

Why did you join JLOC? Growing up, I was an active member of 4-H for nine years and enjoyed participating in volunteer and leadership activities. I loved helping others, having learning opportunities and impacting the local community. After college, I lived in a new city, didn’t have friends outside of work and felt like something was missing. A client introduced me to Junior League in 2018. Since then, I’ve been honored to be a part of a beautiful organization surrounded by inspiring women devoted to voluntarism.

Active Spotlight:

Marcella Morgan

Active Member Since 2018

2022-23 Placement: PAT Advisor, Nominating Committee, Legacy & Legends Committee, Courtesy and Recognition Committee, Financial Development Committee, Education & Development Networking & Social Committee

2023-24 Placement: Education & Development

Provisional Training Chair

Why did you join the Junior League? I joined JLOC because I wanted to be around other like-minded women that had a passion for volunteering in their community just as I did and still do to this day. I was ready to join an organization that took pride in empowering its Members to serve the community through training and developing them as leaders. What impact do your feel you have had in the community during your tenure in the Junior League? During my five years as a Member, I have been a dedicated volunteer to my In-League and Community Placements. I have empowered others to continue to volunteer, and I have empowered women around me to step out of their comfort zones and lead.

What Junior League or life accomplishments are you most proud of? I am most proud of my life accomplishment of being a guardian to my three nephews for the past five years. Raising my nephews with the tremendous help of my momma has been my most worthwhile accomplishment. The days were not always easy, but I am thankful that I was willing and able to care for three young boys that I hope will one day grow up and know that their Auntie loves them will all her heart.

Active Spotlight: Megan Sittig

Active Member Since 2020

2022-23 Placement: Education & Development Leadership Institute Chair, 100th Anniversary Signature Project Development Committee Member-at-Large, Finance Committee

2023-24 Placement: PAT Advisor, 100th Anniversary Signature Project Development Committee Member-at-Large

What do you love about JLOC? I like volunteering in the community, the General Membership Meetings, AJLI membership and being part of a nationally respected organization. I love the friendships created while supporting philanthropic efforts.

What Junior League accomplishments are you most proud of? I am most proud of my time volunteering with Community Impact Events this year. Every community event felt meaningful. I gained experience working with JLOC’s community partners and felt confident in pursuing a project manager position. I am proud of my service and look forward to helping offer a positive experience for volunteers and our community projects next year.

What advice do you have for Provisional or Active Junior League Members? Get involved and stay curious. Take advantage of the opportunities available to you. Say ‘yes’ to those opportunities even if you have little experience or it’s out of your comfort zone. The Junior League is a great place to learn new skills, grow and connect with passionate women.

Also, be willing to learn from others, take the time to get to know one another and cheer each other on to success. I love to see empowered women empowering other women!

What has been your favorite placement with JLOC? I have been honored with the opportunity to chair the Leadership Institute the last two years, and I love this because I see real development in the participants, including me!

What do you love most about Oklahoma City? Oklahoma City strikes the perfect balance between thriving big city and charming small town.

What is your favorite quote? “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”from “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost

What is one thing on your bucket list? I don’t keep a bucket list. Instead, I do something each year that I’ve never done before. My 2023 “never before” was becoming a vegan.