March 2017 As a young girl, I never realized my career path would lead to volunteer management in a hospital — but I’m so glad that it did. Volunteerism has been a common thread that has linked my past to my present. From a young age, I learned the importance of giving my time and…

February 2017 With entertainment by a classic barbershop quartet, Austin-based country band Reckless Kelly, and Houston party band Sunset BLVD, the 69th annual Junior League of Houston gala, dubbed “American Journey,” was a blowout affair. The three-night extravaganza, held in the ballroom at the League’s River Oaks-area building, celebrated with red, white and blue décor, and a different patriotic…

February 2017 Cue the red, white, and blue. The Junior League of Houston’s 69th annual Charity Ball was a celebration of all things patriotic, though chairman Jennifer Scheifley Roberts explained that her theme of choice had nothing to do with politics. “‘American Journey’ was inspired by my family living in Malaysia for three years,” she clarified on…

January 2017 As a third-year law student at the University of Houston Law Center, my schedule was already packed with final exams, papers and interning for law firms; but with the flexibility of a student schedule, it felt like the ideal time to make a commitment to community service. I began my career practicing corporate…

January 2017 The Junior League of Houston recently presented the Adelaide Lovett Baker Award to Florence “Flo” Wells McGee with the 2016 Adelaide Lovett Baker Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a sustaining member of the League. A native Texan, McGee is a graduate of The University of Texas and a loyal…

November 2016 Company culture is one of the pillars of success at any organization. Yet with thousands of decisions, such as how best to organize departments, fund research and development, and field leads each year, the values that contribute to a strong company culture often don’t make it past an organization’s mission statement. As a…

September 2016 Three decades is a long time. In honor of the Junior League of Houston‘s 30th year in its current Briar Oaks Lane location, the organization celebrated the milestone with not one, but two “Opening Style Show” soirees. Team Room special events chairmen Shelby Damiani was on hostess duty for both installments. Two packed crowds filed into…

July 2016 For nearly a century, the women of the Junior League of Houston have been an integral part of the growth and development of the city of Houston. With the goal of creating change in the city through impactful volunteerism, the organization has been on the forefront of building the city as it is…

From Peace Meals 1 ½ cups chicken broth 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped 1 medium sweet onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups) ½ to 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped (about 2 ½ cups), plus additional slices for garnish 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, plus additional…

Women-Led, Dedicated Organization Introduces Incoming Executive Committee for 2016 – 2017 May 2016 The Junior League of Houston, Inc., an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, recently inducted its 2016 – 2017 Executive Committee. These volunteers bring…