Based on feedback from previous provisional classes and retention numbers (both Provisional and 1st year active), there was a need for change within the JLI’s provisional process. Suzanne Brittain (VP of Membership), Joslyn McGriff (Provisional Co-Chair), and Michele Peterson (Provisional Co-Chair) submitted a proposal to the Board to condense the Provisional process from one year… Read More

In July, the State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) joined the Policy Circle and the Sagamore Institute at The Harrison Center in Indianapolis to enjoy the exhibit, “The Beauty of Front Porch Citizenship” and discuss what it means to be a citizen. Promoting civic engagement and civil discourse is a prominent theme for SPAC this year.… Read More

CAREER MOVES  Ali McNichols was promoted to Director of Communications at Matchbook Creative, Liz Todd began a new position at Wagner Reese, and Jourdann Bourski started joined the Rowland Design team.  NEW BABIES Katie Fischer welcomed Levi Anthony Fischer on June 18th and Nicole Carroll welcomed Eliana Rose Carroll on June 20th.  COMMUNITY LEADERS Several… Read More

The Community Council hosted its second annual Community Open House event on August 8, 2019, and invited non-profit organizations to learn about the various grant and volunteer opportunities JLI offers. Nearly 40 charity representatives from around 35 charities attended the event. “[I] had a great time,” noted Sierra Jones of The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc.… Read More