Beyond the League: Christine Foreman

Welcome to “Beyond the League.” In this series, we will meet Active and Sustaining members of The Junior League of Midland, Inc. We will learn how they are making contributions to the community, their workplace, and beyond – celebrating how the skills they gained in the League make an impact beyond the League.

Today, we visit Christine Foreman. Christine is a sustaining member of The Junior League of Midland, Inc. and is involved in several organizations throughout the community, including the Carver Center PTA.

Tell us about the organization where you lead or serve.

Currently, I am the Teacher Appreciation Chairman for the Carver Center Parent Teacher Association.

How has your JLM experience helped you lead and serve this organization?

The JLM gave me the tools to be a knowledgeable and confident part of many school’s PTA’s. In the recent past, I have also served as President, Treasurer, and several other board positions. Because of the training I received through the JLM, I can come up with an agenda, keep minutes, read and present a financial report and many other functions that help organizations to run smoothly. In my job as Teacher Appreciation Chairman, I am confident enough to find out what has worked (and hasn't worked) in the past and do the research to make changes if needed.

How can others get involved? 

You don’t have to have kids in public schools to be a part. PTA’s have long served parents, students and staff in schools. Don’t be afraid to get plugged in to your child’s school, your grandchild’s school or a campus that is near your home! Volunteers are always needed in schools and the PTA has a great history of helping out.

What else would you like to share? 

I’m so proud of my JLM roots. Today, outside the League, I still volunteer alongside many of the women from my Provisional Class, and I’m a proud member of the Second Tuesday Club. I would not be where I am today without the JLM.

Pictured above: 

Christine (right), along with current Carver Center PTA President and fellow Sustainer, Rooney Mestas (left) participating in school activities this Halloween.