Top 5 of '15

Let's recap. Here are our most popular blog posts from 2015!

#5. Embodying Volunteerism: Ashley Boren, 2015 Betty Whitmire Sumner Award Recipient 

Volunteers are a precious commodity around the Permian Basin and Ashley Boren is one of the outstanding leaders and volunteers in our community. With busy lives of being the carpool mom, running kids to practices, making dinner and helping kids with homework, volunteering your time can be hard to do.  However, Ashley embodies the idea of volunteerism through her selfless giving of her wisdom, experiences, time and money.  She has led by example over the past eleven years through her charity works with The Junior League of Midland, Inc.  Ashley has made it her mission to train others and develop them into great volunteers in our community.  She gives back to the community and improves the Midland area. Continue reading ->

#4. 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. Continue reading->

#3. "The Junior League has taught me so much..." Karmen Hendrix Bryant, Sustainer of the Year

“It is a true honor to be thought of so highly by such an esteemed group of peers. The Junior League has taught me so much, not only about the importance of philanthropy but also the skills and confidence I would need to work in our amazing community. I am blessed to stand on the shoulders of giants and only hope to serve them well,” Bryant said. Continue reading -> 

#2. An Open Letter to Junior League Husbands and Dads

Dear Junior League Husbands and Dads,

This Father’s Day, we wanted to say a few words. Especially to you.

We know you are often the unsung heroes of our organization. But we value your contributions – big and small. And we wanted to say thank you… Continue reading->

#1. Announcing Vicki Gunvalson

The Junior League of Midland, Inc. welcomes Vicki Gunvalson from The Real Housewives of Orange County to Midland for the Spring Fling Market in February, 2016!   Born in 1962 in a small Northwest suburb of Chicago, Vicki is one of 5 children. Her father owned a large construction company and her mother was a stay at home mom who cooked every night for the family, babysitters were a rarity and she always looked impeccable. Family was their priority and to this day Vicki carries those same core values. Continue reading->

See you next year!