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GET INVOLVED: THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LONG BEACH SEARCHES FOR NEW MEMBERS

Long Beach-Based Women’s Volunteer Organization Holds Three Summer Mixers, And You’re Invited!

July 13, 2010 (Long Beach, CA) -- The Junior League of Long Beach, an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, announces today that it is hosting three “Prospective New Member Mixers” in July and August.  All JLLB summer mixers are free to attend, start at 6:30 p.m., and are held at local Long Beach locations: Thursday, July 22nd, the mixer will be held at El Torito, located at 3301 Atlantic Avenue, Tuesday, August 3rd, the mixer will be held at Buster's Beach House, located at 166 Marina Drive, and Thursday, August 12th, at George's Greek Café, located in downtown Long Beach at 135 Pine Ave.  To RSVP for any of the three summer mixers, or if there are any questions, please contact Cheli Nye at chelinye@gmail.com or call 310-713-1595.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for women who are seeking personal growth, new connections, and have the desire to make a positive difference in the community,” said Darlene Baker, 2010-2011 JLLB President.  “These women are strongly encouraged to join us for a fun and informative evening, where they will get to know more about the Junior League of Long Beach.”

The JLLB is holding three social opportunities that will provide potential new members a glimpse into the women’s organization, and a chance to make an impact on the Long Beach community. The JLLB  is not just a volunteer organization, it is a learning organization--specializing in training that helps develop important skills to be applied in careers and life.  Training includes experience in grant writing, marketing and communications, finance, event coordination, fundraising, and more.  The JLLB encourages women of all ages to learn about this amazing opportunity, that not only expands your horizons, but creates lifelong friendships.

About the Junior League of Long Beach

The Junior League of Long Beach ( JLLB) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Long Beach has been a driving force behind initiatives and institutions that make our community a healthier, more vital place to live. Since 1931, the JLLB has worked with the community to identify needs, raise funds, and design sustainable projects. Nearly 500 members strong, the Junior League of Long Beach reaches out to all women, regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin, who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. For more information about the Junior League of Long Beach, please visit our website at www.jllb.org.

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