The Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

SUSTAINERS

     The 263 sustaining members of the Junior League of McAllen play a vital role in the fulfillment of the organization's Vision Statement.  Through financial support and countless hours of volunteerism, the sustaining members insure that community projects and cultural events exceed expectations.  Rioscape would not have been possible to build without the overwhelming contributions of time and effort by this dedicated group of remarkable women.  Each December, Dias Festivos Marketplace is a success because sustaining members bake for the hospitality booth, model in the style show, and shop! 

 
     These sustaining members have given anywhere from 5 to 50 years of service to the Junior League of McAllen.  Grateful for the education and training received from the league, these ladies put their skills to use by volunteering as dedicated members of churches, the synagogue, and organizations such as Palmer Drug Abuse Program, the Boy Scouts, the Museum of South Texas History, the International Museum of Art & Science, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and the McAllen Economic Development Corporation.

     During Dias Festivos Marketplace 2008, at the "Sugar and Spice" Gala and Auction, the Junior League of McAllen invited the community to help honor three of our Sustainers.  The Gala was held on December 5th at Quinta Mazatlan - a night of appreciation, recognition, fundraising and fun.  We honored Bailey Gurwitz, Patty Fallek and Janet Wallace each with a Lifetime Volunteer Achievement award.