Member News

The 3rd Annual Baubles & Bags Sale and Appraisal Event will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Donations of jewelry, handbags, scrap gold and sterling silver are being accepted at the Thrift Shop now.
For more details contact Marion Holt at 704-525-5000.

Savor the Season Fashion Show
 & Luncheon

Monday, November 10, 2008

Renaissance Hotel on Tyvola Road

Boutique Shopping 10:30 am

Followed by luncheon and fashions

By Peruvian Designer Luis Machicao

Youth empowerment and involvement are key components of our Teen Court program, as teen volunteers play an integral role in its success. These volunteers are trained to serve as attorneys, jury foremen, clerks of court, and bailiffs, promoting the value of positive peer influence and the importance of accountability. Last year, we valued the contributions of 151 teens who gave 2,248 hours to this program.

Two teen volunteers deserve special recognition for their contributions to the Teen Court program and to Assistance League - Dion Norman and Alex Henderson.

Dion is our Volunteer of the Year for 2008 and a great example of our tag line - Teens Helping Teens. A volunteer for seven years, Dion has served as juror, defense attorney, prosecutor, and trainer of new jurors. He has been invaluable as a positive role model for defendants who come to court. Kay Faucette, co-chairman of Teen Court, notes that she could always depend on Dion - even during his busy football seasons. "Whenever I was short an adult volunteer this year, Dion ably and willingly filled that role for us," says Kay. "Not only did he bring his experience but also his unwavering willingness to help in whatever capacity we needed."

Dion is already preparing for college, where he has received a four year football scholarship. This outstanding young man also recently earned his Eagle Scout award.

A special Award for Extraordinary Service was created this year for Alex, the recipient of our Volunteer of the Year Award in 2007. Alex has distinguished himself both as a long-time Teen Court volunteer and supporter of Assistance League since he was ten years old. A high school graduate now headed to Georgetown University, Alex accepted an important role in our juror training program this year. "In fact," points out Teen Court Co-chairman Marilyn Lisman, "whatever we have asked Alex to do, he has done without hesitation."

 In addition to his service at court, Alex has been an ambassador for the program and our organization. He has spoken to several groups, including Charlotte City Council, and just this April he wowed the audience at our Philanthropy Breakfast. Alex has also devoted many hours of work in the warehouse helping out the Backroom Boys.

We salute the commitment of these teen volunteers!