May 27, 2022

Recognition for Corporate Sponsors is based on their annual contributions to the JLSLC. Individuals are recognized for contributions made in 2019 and 2020.

Recipes from Salt To Honey, Recipes For Great Gatherings by Junior League of Salt Lake City A SALT TO HONEY RECIPE: SALTED FUDGE BROWNIES When I first joined the League, part of our new member duties was to throw a Kentucky Derby party. We all had to bring a dish from our wonderful Junior League …

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The Junior League of Salt Lake’s month of March was a success! Not only were the ladies of The League happy to see each other’s faces in person again, but there were many new exciting activities for everyone to enjoy.

For the second year in a row, members of the Junior League of Salt Lake complete most of their league duties virtually. For some, it is a struggle, which does not imply that members are not handling their roles well; everyone is doing the best they can. But navigating everyday tasks and league roles without a lot of human interaction while also trying to stay safe from illness is a struggle no matter what.

The JLSLC has 200 Sustainer members who are the often-invisible foundation of the organization. Sustainers have previously served a minimum of six years as Active members before moving into a supportive position where they can continue their community work in other organizations while assisting the Junior League by fundraising activities, volunteering at JLSLC projects, and serving as advisors on the Board, Investment Committee, and other committees as needed. Sustainers pay annual dues that offer a reliable stream of income for the organization that can help with budgeting and planning.

I cannot say the 2021 Fall Provisional class had a normal Junior League provisional experience. But has anything in the last two years been “normal?”

Unfortunately, over the past year, we heard about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Yes, it is unfortunate because DEI should have been a realistic and viable term since the existence of mankind. It is very important to first understand the definition of DEI. Diversity is the presence of difference within a given setting. Equity is the process of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair, and provide equal possible outcomes for individuals. Inclusion is providing an inclusive environment for people to share, feel safe, and thrive without judgment.

Even with social distancing, Zoom calls, and evolving safety protocols, the Junior League of Salt Lake City has remained connected. As a new member in spring 2021, my experiences with JLSLC have been shaped by this new world in which we live. Admittedly, I wasn’t sure what to expect joining the League during a pandemic. While more established members do (and should) fondly reminisce on times before event caps and virtual formats, I see an organization that has remained a family and undertaken creative solutions to keep members engaged and rewarded for their membership.

The success of our campaign was recognized at the Association of Junior Leagues International Convention in Dallas, Texas, on May 13, 2021. Communications VP Karmel Harper was selected to present our campaign to share with other Leagues from around the world.

For members of the Salt Lake Junior League, they may already know that the Junior League Community Assistance and Resource Event (CARE) Fair is an event for families needing routine medical, dental, and vision services along with community assistance information. Typically, major hurdles such as time, language, financial, and transportation constraints prevented some Utah families from receiving basic health and human services. The CARE Fair eliminated many of those barriers by bringing together community agencies and medical service providers
at one time and in one place. These medical services are provided free of charge at the CARE Fair event held at
Horizonte Instruction and Training Center in Salt Lake.