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The weather is warming up,  a few flowers are out, and a busy Junior League of Pelham spring is under way! Watch your email for more information on these events and more!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

  • Cocktails for Community: The 2024 Provisional class invites all women to learn to make cocktails and conversation for a good cause. Thursday, March 21.
  • JLP grant applications: The JLP is pleased to make grants available to community programs and projects in Pelham and surrounding communities that address our focus areas of healthy families, education and Pelham improvement. Learn how to apply here; the deadline is April 5.
  • House & History tour: JLP and Pelham Memorial High School PTA’s biennial event is always a winner! Save the date and stay tuned for ticket sales.

JLP MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

  • JLP Placement survey: Due March 22. Sign up for ways to help make JLP strong in 2024-25! Learn about roles here.
  • DIAD opportunities: Log in and check the JLP calendar to see specific tasks to provide snacks for the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle, March 19, March 20 and April 2.
]]> Cocktails for Our Community Networking Night https://www.jlpelham.org/cocktails-for-our-community-networking-night/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:05:03 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5517

 

The Junior League of Pelham’s 2023-2024 Provisional Class invites Westchester women for an evening of cocktails/mocktails and conversation 7 p.m. March 21 at the Rail House.

 The night will provide an opportunity for women to connect socially and professionally, featuring a creative mixology activity.

This event benefits three local organizations that support women with resources to gain steady employment:

  • The Lilac House
  • My Sisters’ Place
  • Career Closet

In lieu of an entrance fee, the Provisional Class kindly asks that you support our three local partners via any of the following suggested donations (before or at the event):

Here’s how to sign up via Event Brite. 

]]> The Making of Our JLP Cookbook https://www.jlpelham.org/the-making-of-our-jlp-cookbook/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:41:57 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5501 Photo of "Nurturing Neighborhoods: cookbook,

Buy your copy of “Nurturing Neighborhoods” now!

 

“Nurturing Neighborhoods,” the Junior League of Pelham cookbook, continues the proud Junior League tradition of featuring time-tested favorite member recipes. With 125 dishes, Junior League history, and a place to document your own best recipes, the JLP cookbook “Nurturing Neighborhoods” is special in many ways. And best of all, it was created specifically to raise funds for a long time to help keep the Junior League’s good work going.

The cookbook is the work of President Amy Platt, who conceived of the idea and ran it start to finish. Here’s her story:

Q: What gave you the idea?

A: I swear this idea has been bandied about every year I’ve been on the board. Everyone was always on board, it’s a great idea, etc and then nothing would ever happen. I got tired of waiting.

Q: When did you really get going?

A: Amanda Star and I were having a conversation last year around March about evergreen ways we could fundraise. This idea has been floating about for a while and I decided to make it happen. Amanda has been my biggest cheerleader and the best person to bounce ideas off of during this process. (Former President) Aileen Dose gave me an enthusiastic yes when I basically told her I was going to do this.

Q: Any favorite recipes? 

[DIAD Chairperson] La-Donna Lawrence submitted a recipe for a Jamaican style bread that I can’t wait to try. 

Q: Did you look at other Junior League cookbooks across the nation for inspiration?

A: Someone gifted me the NYJL cookbook from the 90s that is a beautiful work of art. I drew from that a lot, as well as my huge collection of cookbooks. I love collecting and cooking for them.

Q: What surprised you/what did you learn?

A: I was surprised by how many different designs I’d cycled through until I landed on the final one. I knew I wanted it to feel like a modern version of something you would find at Grandma’s house, but the amount of trial and error to get there was a lot.

Q: Did you make all these dishes yourself so you could photograph them?

A: I did not make all of them, but I made a LOT! Sometimes I’d beg people for a photo. Other times I’d ask if they could make the recipe and take a photo. On the photo contribution page my list of pages takes two lines!

I just have to send a really big thanks goes to everyone who submitted! It wouldn’t have come to life without them.

You can purchase “Nurturing Neighborhoods” here on the JLP web site or at Flour Power, located in the Four Corners shopping center.

]]> Winter Wonderland: Stop by our table ❤️ https://www.jlpelham.org/love-pelham-at-the-winter-wonderland/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:42:20 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5465 LOVE PELHAM will be at the Pelham Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Wonderland in honor of Small Business Saturday.  Stop by and say hi!

More about LOVE Pelham

More about the Winter Wonderland

]]> Thanksgiving Box Drop-off and Packing Days https://www.jlpelham.org/thanksgiving-box-packing-days/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:39:04 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5450 The Ending Hunger committee invites you to participate in Thanksgiving-in-a-Box, a partnership with Family Services of Westchester, which aims to feed 1000 families this holiday.  The

Help us reach our goal of 25 boxes from Junior League!

]]> Help Plan the Future of Pelham at the Annual Roundtable https://www.jlpelham.org/2023-roundtable/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:38:44 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5434 How can we make Pelham more livable on a day-to-day basis? How can we address the issues of walkability and pedestrian safety? How could we support small businesses and a thriving downtown? How do we best engage with the tween/teen population?

Come to the JLP’s annual Community Roundtable discussion at 7 pm Tuesday Nov. 14 at Pelham Memorial High School’s Alumni Hall to hear what’s happening, and discuss what more we can do together. Speakers will include:

  • Christine Chianese – President, Pelham Chamber of Commerce
  • Laura Caruso – Executive Director, Pelham Together
  • Kristen Burke – Council Member, Town of Pelham
  • Allison Frost – Co-Chair PTAC Pedestrian Safety Committee
  • Michael Owen-Michane – Presidents, Pelham Board of Education
  • Deanna Zammi – Head of Non-Profit & Local Government Synergy, Chamber of Commerce
]]> New Member Provisional Class https://www.jlpelham.org/new-member-provisional-class/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:50:15 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5394

The provisional class hosted a Women’s Resource Drive that truly embodied the spirit of MLK day, and benefitted women and families who receive services through Giving Friends, Bundles of Joy, and Family Services of Westchester. With over 50 attendees, kids created crafts while moms got to enjoy two phenomenal Barre classes led by Danielle of Pelham’s Thrive Barre& Fitness, all while the class sorted and collected bags & boxes of donations.

The provisional class was so excited to be able to provide a few hours of wellness & connection for the moms in our community while being able to provide much needed baby & personal care items for moms in need in our surrounding communities.

Let us all formally welcome our newest members:
Lynda has lived in Pelham for 10 years with her husband Adam, daughter Mila (13), son Orlando (11). They added a Shih Tzu puppy, Mr. Bingley (3), to the family during the pandemic, and now the family is complete. Lynda is a native New Mexican and has lived and traveled all over the world. She met her husband 20 years ago (!) in Tokyo while they were both teaching English, and then moved to Adam’s home town, Melbourne, Australia. After having their children they moved to Los Angeles and eventually settled in Pelham. Lynda is a real estate agent with Compass with a passion for meeting new people and helping families relocate to the area to find community as her family has. She also loves to read fiction, make Mexican food for her family and friends, and of course, travel.
Pam lives in Pelham Manor with her daughter, 8 year old granddaughter and son-in-law. She moved here from a small condo in Bronx a little over a year ago after moving to NYC from the Bay Area in California. Pam was born and raised in Oakland and graduated from Cal Berkeley. Her son and two other granddaughters are still there. Pam spent her career in public education, teaching for 20 years then in District administration for 18 years all in Oakland. She is an artist and enjoys pottery at Pelham Arts, stained glass windows, watercolors and fabric art pieces. Pam was also a community activist in California working on public art projects, pedestrian safety, sustainable public landscaping  and other local issues.
Margaret lives in Pelham with her husband Kyle, sons Patrick (7) and Thomas (2), and daughter Mary (5). She grew up in New Rochelle, and as a teenager babysat for many families in Pelham, and knew that she would eventually settle here some day. Margaret is the Senior Director of Digital Content Strategy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she wears many hats, including leadership on social media strategy, website experience, content operations and more. She is a former Trustee of the Pelham Public Library, Hutchinson PTA volunteer, and as of this year, a Girl Scout Leader.
Paula has lived in Pelham for the last 4 years and is currently the Director of Marketing for a tech company. She is the proud mommy of a rowdy toddler and two fur children who enjoys being outdoors and taking on new ventures.
Karie is a mom of two from Virginia, who recently moved to Pelham from the Upper East Side!
Dr. Kimberly Grocher is a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, certified yoga & mindfulness meditation teacher. She is an adjunct professor at the Columbia University School of Social Work & Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and Lecturer of Social Work in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. She provides psychotherapy to couples and women who are navigating mood, anxiety and trauma disorders as well as reproductive mental health concerns in her private practice. Kimberly is originally from the D.C./MD area and lives in Mt. Vernon with her husband, Steve, and fur baby, Mr. Marley. Being of service is a core value in Kimberly’s life and she’s happy to be an asset to the JLP and surrounding communities.
Amy Hand joined the Junior League in 2022. Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Amy moved to NYC shortly after college to pursue a career in the fashion industry. She worked in women’s wholesale for more than 10 years and is now a stay-at- home mom to her two kids. Amy moved to Pelham in 2012 with her husband, Bill. They share two children, a daughter, Kenzie (4), and a son, William (1).
Geraldine was born and raised in Paris, France (father is French, mother is American). She moved to NYC for college (NYU), and after a little over a decade living in NYC, moved to Pelham for suburban life. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, but currently exclusively focused on her job as a parent, who’s employer is a highly energetic 2.5yo boy named Charlie.
Julia is originally from Oregon and along with her husband, made their way to New York post college. She lives with her husband and two kids (Teegan -7 & Cash – 5). They absolutely love being in Pelham and raising their children here!
Monique moved to Pelham from Brooklyn Heights in Jan ‘22 with her two lovable maniacs (Declan, 5; Finn, 3) and her equally lovable, but more calm, husband John. They welcomed their third (Michaela) in August ‘22 and after a lovely maternity leave, Monique is back at work, doing global marketing at Citi. Now that they are feeling settled in, Monique is looking forward to becoming more involved in the community.
Pam is the Director of Philanthropy at MUFG Bank. In this role, she serves as a corporate citizen warrior, DE&I champion, impact seeker, and ally. She enjoys connecting bank’s employees to the charitable sector and helping nonprofits fulfill their mission.
Ashley lives in Pelham with her husband, Wayne, and 9month old son, Henry. While she’s been in NY for the past 10 years, she was born in Massachusetts, and will forever remain a Boston sports fan. She works as a Hospice and Palliative care physician in Queens. She is relatively new to Pelham and eager to meet/work with other awesome women in the area.
Diana has lived in Pelham for the last three years.
Kate is the Chief Operating Officer of GroundTruth, a media company that turns real-world behavior into real business results. In her role, Kate focuses on building trustworthy relationships with internal stakeholders and customers by providing best-in-class service and increases profitability for both GroundTruth and its customers through collaboration and an outcome-oriented mindset. Kate graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. She lives in Pelham with her husband and two daughters.
Preeti is the Executive Secretary heading the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) at the United Nations responsible for financing and investing in some of the least developed countries around the world. Preeti is a global nomad having lived and worked on 4 continents. She is a Swiss citizen. She came to Pelham in November 2021 following her love for nature, and to be in a wonderful community. She has a strong sense of local community and friendships. She loves to take long walks in and around Pelham, garden, and have conversations about a kind, better and more equitable world.
Madhu is Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs at AMC Networks, Inc. Madhu joined AMC in 2009 where she worked on the television series Breaking Bad and Mad Men and had a significant legal and business affairs role in the launch of AMC Studios and The Walking Dead. Madhu has volunteered her time for a myriad of committees and causes. Currently, Madhu serves on the Board of Trustees to The Town Hall, a performance venue which was historically where the women’s suffrage movement and Planned Parenthood began. She also serves on the Board of ReelWorks, an organization dedicated to educating disadvantaged youth through filmmaking. Madhu also sits on the Board of FAME, the Fashion, Arts, Media & Entertainment department at Cardozo School of Law, where Madhu taught entertainment law in Spring of 2022. Madhu is also serving as faculty for the Asian American Bar Association of New York’s Leadership Development Program for the third year in a row. In addition to advising and mentoring rising lawyers, Madhu founded the AMC Legal Internship program in 2009 and continues to steer it every summer. Madhu is a frequent national speaker and moderator on issues related to entertainment law, mentorship, diversity, and issues that impact working women and mothers.
Charlotte moved to Pelham two years ago and is the master of navigating difficult conversations.
Alyson moved to Pelham in July 2020 from the UWS with her 2 boys and husband (a Pelham native!). After attending Boston College and initially pursuing a job in accounting, she made a career switch and for the last 10 years has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She most recently served as the Admissions Director of a special education school working with students with a variety of learning needs, but is currently home with her newest baby boy that joined the family this January. She enjoys yoga, reading, & eating and is in the market for a new hobby for 2023.
Danielle lives in Pelham with her husband Mike and two sons, Michael and Tyler. She grew up in Massachusetts and moved to New York in 2013, living in Manhattan until the pandemic and a newly-walking toddler made her take the jump to Pelham for more space. Danielle truly values the sense of community that she has seen in this town and has loved getting to meet new friends. She looks forward to continuing this as a member of the Junior League!
Erica Wolf graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational development. She went on to work as a Human Resource Business Partner, focusing on talent development, recruitment, and retention strategies in both the financial services and e-commerce space. Erica moved to Pelham with her husband, son, and two daughters in 2022. She grew up in Pelham and knew this was the place she wanted to raise her family. Growing up, Erica experienced first hand the impressive accomplishments of the JLP and looks forward to assisting in implementing its mission while engaging with the community.
Junior League of Pelham is part of the Association of Junior Leagues, International, founded in 1901, by social activist Mary Harriman. AJLI comprises more than 140,000 women in 291 Leagues in four countries. Pelham Service League started in 1932. It changed its name to Junior League of Pelham in 1943. It joined AJLI in 1941.

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New Member Provisional Class
Join us at tonight’s GMM as we officially welcome this year’s New Member class!

The provisional class hosted a Women’s Resource Drive that truly embodied the spirit of MLK day, and benefitted women and families who receive services through Giving Friends, Bundles of Joy, and Family Services of Westchester. With over 50 attendees, kids created crafts while moms got to enjoy two phenomenal Barre classes led by Danielle of Pelham’s Thrive Barre& Fitness, all while the class sorted and collected bags & boxes of donations.

The provisional class was so excited to be able to provide a few hours of wellness & connection for the moms in our community while being able to provide much needed baby & personal care items for moms in need in our surrounding communities.

Let us all formally welcome our newest members:
Lynda has lived in Pelham for 10 years with her husband Adam, daughter Mila (13), son Orlando (11). They added a Shih Tzu puppy, Mr. Bingley (3), to the family during the pandemic, and now the family is complete. Lynda is a native New Mexican and has lived and traveled all over the world. She met her husband 20 years ago (!) in Tokyo while they were both teaching English, and then moved to Adam’s home town, Melbourne, Australia. After having their children they moved to Los Angeles and eventually settled in Pelham. Lynda is a real estate agent with Compass with a passion for meeting new people and helping families relocate to the area to find community as her family has. She also loves to read fiction, make Mexican food for her family and friends, and of course, travel.
Pam lives in Pelham Manor with her daughter, 8 year old granddaughter and son-in-law. She moved here from a small condo in Bronx a little over a year ago after moving to NYC from the Bay Area in California. Pam was born and raised in Oakland and graduated from Cal Berkeley. Her son and two other granddaughters are still there. Pam spent her career in public education, teaching for 20 years then in District administration for 18 years all in Oakland. She is an artist and enjoys pottery at Pelham Arts, stained glass windows, watercolors and fabric art pieces. Pam was also a community activist in California working on public art projects, pedestrian safety, sustainable public landscaping  and other local issues.
Margaret lives in Pelham with her husband Kyle, sons Patrick (7) and Thomas (2), and daughter Mary (5). She grew up in New Rochelle, and as a teenager babysat for many families in Pelham, and knew that she would eventually settle here some day. Margaret is the Senior Director of Digital Content Strategy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she wears many hats, including leadership on social media strategy, website experience, content operations and more. She is a former Trustee of the Pelham Public Library, Hutchinson PTA volunteer, and as of this year, a Girl Scout Leader.
Paula has lived in Pelham for the last 4 years and is currently the Director of Marketing for a tech company. She is the proud mommy of a rowdy toddler and two fur children who enjoys being outdoors and taking on new ventures.
Karie is a mom of two from Virginia, who recently moved to Pelham from the Upper East Side!
Dr. Kimberly Grocher is a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, certified yoga & mindfulness meditation teacher. She is an adjunct professor at the Columbia University School of Social Work & Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and Lecturer of Social Work in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. She provides psychotherapy to couples and women who are navigating mood, anxiety and trauma disorders as well as reproductive mental health concerns in her private practice. Kimberly is originally from the D.C./MD area and lives in Mt. Vernon with her husband, Steve, and fur baby, Mr. Marley. Being of service is a core value in Kimberly’s life and she’s happy to be an asset to the JLP and surrounding communities.
Amy Hand joined the Junior League in 2022. Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Amy moved to NYC shortly after college to pursue a career in the fashion industry. She worked in women’s wholesale for more than 10 years and is now a stay-at- home mom to her two kids. Amy moved to Pelham in 2012 with her husband, Bill. They share two children, a daughter, Kenzie (4), and a son, William (1).
Geraldine was born and raised in Paris, France (father is French, mother is American). She moved to NYC for college (NYU), and after a little over a decade living in NYC, moved to Pelham for suburban life. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, but currently exclusively focused on her job as a parent, who’s employer is a highly energetic 2.5yo boy named Charlie.
Julia is originally from Oregon and along with her husband, made their way to New York post college. She lives with her husband and two kids (Teegan -7 & Cash – 5). They absolutely love being in Pelham and raising their children here!
Monique moved to Pelham from Brooklyn Heights in Jan ‘22 with her two lovable maniacs (Declan, 5; Finn, 3) and her equally lovable, but more calm, husband John. They welcomed their third (Michaela) in August ‘22 and after a lovely maternity leave, Monique is back at work, doing global marketing at Citi. Now that they are feeling settled in, Monique is looking forward to becoming more involved in the community.
Pam is the Director of Philanthropy at MUFG Bank. In this role, she serves as a corporate citizen warrior, DE&I champion, impact seeker, and ally. She enjoys connecting bank’s employees to the charitable sector and helping nonprofits fulfill their mission.
Ashley lives in Pelham with her husband, Wayne, and 9month old son, Henry. While she’s been in NY for the past 10 years, she was born in Massachusetts, and will forever remain a Boston sports fan. She works as a Hospice and Palliative care physician in Queens. She is relatively new to Pelham and eager to meet/work with other awesome women in the area.
Diana has lived in Pelham for the last three years.
Kate is the Chief Operating Officer of GroundTruth, a media company that turns real-world behavior into real business results. In her role, Kate focuses on building trustworthy relationships with internal stakeholders and customers by providing best-in-class service and increases profitability for both GroundTruth and its customers through collaboration and an outcome-oriented mindset. Kate graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. She lives in Pelham with her husband and two daughters.
Preeti is the Executive Secretary heading the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) at the United Nations responsible for financing and investing in some of the least developed countries around the world. Preeti is a global nomad having lived and worked on 4 continents. She is a Swiss citizen. She came to Pelham in November 2021 following her love for nature, and to be in a wonderful community. She has a strong sense of local community and friendships. She loves to take long walks in and around Pelham, garden, and have conversations about a kind, better and more equitable world.
Madhu is Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs at AMC Networks, Inc. Madhu joined AMC in 2009 where she worked on the television series Breaking Bad and Mad Men and had a significant legal and business affairs role in the launch of AMC Studios and The Walking Dead. Madhu has volunteered her time for a myriad of committees and causes. Currently, Madhu serves on the Board of Trustees to The Town Hall, a performance venue which was historically where the women’s suffrage movement and Planned Parenthood began. She also serves on the Board of ReelWorks, an organization dedicated to educating disadvantaged youth through filmmaking. Madhu also sits on the Board of FAME, the Fashion, Arts, Media & Entertainment department at Cardozo School of Law, where Madhu taught entertainment law in Spring of 2022. Madhu is also serving as faculty for the Asian American Bar Association of New York’s Leadership Development Program for the third year in a row. In addition to advising and mentoring rising lawyers, Madhu founded the AMC Legal Internship program in 2009 and continues to steer it every summer. Madhu is a frequent national speaker and moderator on issues related to entertainment law, mentorship, diversity, and issues that impact working women and mothers.
Charlotte moved to Pelham two years ago and is the master of navigating difficult conversations.
Alyson moved to Pelham in July 2020 from the UWS with her 2 boys and husband (a Pelham native!). After attending Boston College and initially pursuing a job in accounting, she made a career switch and for the last 10 years has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She most recently served as the Admissions Director of a special education school working with students with a variety of learning needs, but is currently home with her newest baby boy that joined the family this January. She enjoys yoga, reading, & eating and is in the market for a new hobby for 2023.
Danielle lives in Pelham with her husband Mike and two sons, Michael and Tyler. She grew up in Massachusetts and moved to New York in 2013, living in Manhattan until the pandemic and a newly-walking toddler made her take the jump to Pelham for more space. Danielle truly values the sense of community that she has seen in this town and has loved getting to meet new friends. She looks forward to continuing this as a member of the Junior League!
Erica Wolf graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational development. She went on to work as a Human Resource Business Partner, focusing on talent development, recruitment, and retention strategies in both the financial services and e-commerce space. Erica moved to Pelham with her husband, son, and two daughters in 2022. She grew up in Pelham and knew this was the place she wanted to raise her family. Growing up, Erica experienced first hand the impressive accomplishments of the JLP and looks forward to assisting in implementing its mission while engaging with the community.

]]> JLP Sustainability Checklist https://www.jlpelham.org/jlp-sustainability-checklist/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:48:42 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5368 JLP’s Sustainability Project aims to strengthen community knowledge, connections, and action in support of environmental sustainability and climate resilience in the Pelhams. In support of this goal, this Sustainable Events Checklist will be used by JLP to mainstream sustainability within JLP’s own meeting and events planning.

Benefits of using this checklist when planning a meeting or event:

  •  Reducing JLP’s costs

  • Promoting social responsibility

  • Minimizing JLP’s negative environmental impacts

  • Supporting local suppliers/ makers

  • Enhancing JLP’s reputation as a sustainable organization

Venue and set-up

☑ Choose a venue that uses resources efficiently and limits its impact on the natural environment, and is close to public transport and/or has bicycle racks.

☑ Offer services such as videoconferencing

☑ When decorations are needed, use reusable ones or ones that can be donated (for instance, via Buy Nothing Pelham FB Group)

Registration, promotion and communication 

☑ Use online registration process for attendees

☑ Use electronic communications to communicate with attendees (email, website, social media) to reduce paper usage.

☑ Create reusable, long-lasting signage that isn’t throw away after the event.

If a vinyl banner is created to announce an event, it can be repurposed into many items, including reusable tote bags. Consider working with a local seamstress/crafter and offer the totes as an award / prize at a future event. You can also offer vinyl banners to a local scrap store or Freecycle.

☑ Encourage use of electronic presentations and share on a website rather than print-outs to eliminate waste.

☑ Collect and reuse name tag holders, lanyards, etc.

☑ When printing is necessary, choose recycled content paper and print double-sided. Only print the quantity needed to avoid excessive quantities of unwanted paper.

☑ Promote car-pooling, public transport options, walking and cycling routes to the event.

☑ Educate attendees about the sustainable aspects of the event/ what is in place for good environmental practice.

Food and Drink

☑ Get an estimated headcount of attendees to determine the types and quantities of food. Reduce waste by not over estimating final numbers – do not over cater.

☑ Avoid bottled water, juice or other drinks in single-use plastics. Request/ arrange for tap water or other drinks in pitchers and reusable cups and ask invitees to bring their own water bottle bottles and/or coffee/tea mugs.

☑ Plan menus using local, fresh/seasonal, and bulk food; avoid individually wrapped items. When possible, serve food buffet style rather than in individual box lunches.

☑ Use napkins made from recycled content paper (for example, Seventh Generation) and designate a focal point in advance to collect them for the compost.

☑ Use reusable dishware and cutlery (or request from catering services if possible) rather than disposables. If not possible, use compostable plates and cutlery and designate a focal point in advance to collect them for the compost.

☑ Make a plan in advance for leftover food so it does not go to waste. Encourage attendees to take leftover food home or share with a local food pantry.

Energy

☑ Choose venues with energy efficient measures in place for lighting and ventilation.

☑ Ensure energy efficient lighting and sound.

☑ Consider the local community – diffuse lighting and sound where possible.

☑ Ensure lights, equipment and appliances are turned off when not being used.

Waste

☑ Reduce waste by tailoring operational supplies according to final numbers.

☑ Reduce printed handouts. When you must print, use recycled paper and alway printed back-to-front. Make sure all left-over paper is properly recycled at the end of the event.

☑ Ensure waste and recycling bins have clear signage and are placed in prominent locations. Learn what is and isn’t recycled in Westchester so you can inform attendees.

☑ Use biodegradable trash bags; avoid the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags.

☑ Eliminate giveaways or offer only consumable giveaways, gift cards for local businesses/experiences, and/or local, sustainable made gifts that can be used more than once.

☑ Make informed purchasing decisions. Research and prioritize supplies, equipment and give-aways that support the use of recycled materials and have end-of-life recycling potential.

]]> JLP Sustainability Project https://www.jlpelham.org/jlp-sustainability-project/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:30:29 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5362 The Junior League of Pelham’s Sustainability Project aims to strengthen community knowledge, connections, and action in support of environmental sustainability and climate resilience in the Pelhams. The JLP Sustainability Project focuses on: 

]]> JLP Member Awards 2022-2023 https://www.jlpelham.org/jlp-member-awards-2022-2023/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:50:16 +0000 https://www.jlpelham.org/?p=5296

We are thrilled to share our recipients of the 2022-2023 Member Awards!

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD – Kim Riegel broke the mold with Junior League of Scientists. It started out with the important goal of representing women in STEAM, and culminated in a district-wide initiative to bring science professionals, hands-on projects and STEAM in film to our whole town. We are so proud of you and the legacy of your hard work, and are grateful for the minds you inspired. Congrats!!

FIRST YEAR ACTIVE AWARD – Allison Anderson took the JLP mission to improve her community and ran with it! Demonstrating effective leadership and broad collaboration, she channeled her passion for Sustainability into steering a community-wide, action-driven Roundtable. She facilitated JLP’ partnering with like-minded organizations like EcoPel and PEP to maximize our impact. Congratulations to Allison- we can’t wait to see where your new Sustainability project leads!

THE ELIZABETH I. JUNOD AWARD – Melissa Deighton is the embodiment of our organization, and is an overall gem of Pelham. She has not only steered multiple novel nights and served on boards and organizations throughout town, but we could not be more fortunate that she chose us. She represents institutional knowledge spanning over a decade, brought us Wolfs Lane Park, and has guided us as we navigated decisions shaping JLP’s future. Congrats Melissa, well-deserved!

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