The Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF McALLEN

     The Junior League of McAllen 2009-2010 is composed of: 28 provisional members (first year members), 75 active members & 300 sustaining members (members who have completed at least five years of active service and continue to support the organization).  Together, members who volunteer in the community log more than 3000 hours of service each year.  81% of provisional and active members work outside of the home; 84% of provisional and active members are also raising children at home; and the average age of the active member is 34.

SEATED (L to R)
Vice President of Communications
President Elect
President
Past President
Vice President of Finance

STANDING (L to R)
Member at Large
Vice President of Community Affairs
Sustaining Director
Assistant Treasurer
Treasurer
Sustaining Advisor

NOT PICTURED
Vice President of Membership

Linda Requenez Rossborough
Lynse Guerra
Tina Martin
Michelle Palacios
Kirsten Vinson
Michelle Kinney


Ann Rowland

I am so excited and honored to be the President of Junior League of McAllen.  It is amazing the vision that women had over 70 years ago which is evident through our history.  From 1938 and the establishment of the Milk Fund to the hands-on placements that we continue to volunteer our time with today, we have made incredible changes and improved many children’s lives in our community.  We each have a dream for this organization and when we believe in our dreams we achieve them through our teamwork.

Our member’s commitment to Palmer Drug Abuse (PDAP) Special People Program, Arts in Medicine (AIM) at Vannie E. Cook Children’s Hematology and Oncology Clinic and Bully Talk through McAllen Independent School District is evident through our voluntarism. Our 7^th Annual Children’s Art & Literacy Festival has positively impacted the children in our community and I look for its continued success this year.  

The women serving on our Board of Directors are a devoted and caring group who give unselfishly of their time.  I am grateful for their support and knowledge to continue our mission to improve our community and our league.

Dias Festivos Marketplace (DFM) continues this year with “Christmas Around the World”.  Between DFM, our sponsorship campaign organized by our Resource Development Committee and our Cookbook committee we will continue to raise funds to be able to give back money through the Educational Enhancement Fund, Community Assistance Fund, our ABC Grants and Scholarships.  Through the Community Research Committee we explore the community to identify and fulfill the current needs.

The women dedicated to our Public Relations and Publications committees provide our community with our accomplishments and our unyielding vision to our mission.  As we fulfill our mission statement we also strive to develop the potential of women.  Our members through their personal growth exemplify the success of the women in our organization.

I welcome our new Provisional Class.  I hope you will meet and develop many lasting friendships through your involvement in this organization.  I also hope you will gain personal satisfaction through the lives that you touch and the memories you create through the years.

Let us all look forward to fulfilling the dreams of our league and believe that we can succeed because when you Dream It, and Believe It, you can Achieve It.

Kristy Ochoa
President 2009-2010
Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

Community Advisory Board

     The Junior League of McAllen Community Advisory Board is selected by the President and Officers with the approval of the Board of Directors.  Its purpose is to assist the league with evaluating programs, long range planning, developing a network of expertise, and strengthening public relations.  The members serve as a sounding board of community opinions concerning league operations and community needs.