For the first time in the history of the Junior League of Tyler, the League was awarded an International Award! The announcement was made at the Annual Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, April 25, 2009. The Collaboration Award is for the League’s innovative Senior Servings program benefiting thousands of Senior Citizens in Smith County. It was a combined effort of the League, East Texas Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. It was one of only 6 awards handed out this year by AJLI. CONGRATULATIONS JLT MEMBERS!




The setting is Andy Woods Elementary. It is midweek of camp. The campers, 115 in total, are enjoying a hot lunch and chanting to the tune of Joan Jett's "I Love Rock n Roll" - "I love reading camp, Put another book in my book bag, lady; I love reading camp, Come on take the time and read with me!" Campers were invited from a record number of Tyler ISD schools this year; 13 in total.
It was a week of fun at the Texas Asthma Camp this summer. Junior League of Tyler volunteers helped educate the children on how to control their asthma problems, teaching them how to live a normal, happy life. Asthma can be very frightening to children and our volunteers helped alleviate those fears, giving them a life changing experience.
The St. Paul Children's Foundation held its Back-to-School Event in August. The Junior League of Tyler was instrumental in providing children of all ages with the supplies they need for a successful school year, including a school uniform.
The first Junior League of Tyler initiated Girl Power Summit was a huge success October 4, 2008! It was attended by 225 enthusiastic area sixth-graders. 



