In its inaugural event, the League’s Derby-themed party was a success!
The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta’s Mint Julep Mingle drew quite a crowd May 6, as approximately 120 guests enjoyed music, contests, a raffle and prizes, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a live broadcast of the 149th Annual Kentucky Derby—while also helping raise about $5,000 for our community partners.
“The Mint Julep Mingle was so much fun and well-received by our guests, so I have no doubt it will continue to be a staple event year after year for our League,” says Amber Wilson, JLCM’s VP of Finance and Fund Development. “From the thoughtful Derby-themed catering menu to specialty cocktails and watching Mage win, this inaugural was one for the books!”
Wilson adds that guests also had a blast getting “down and Derby” on the dance floor, even after having a dance competition.
“Not to mention, the event was profitable in its first year, which means we get to give back more to our community partners serving women and children all across our area!” she continues.
Held at Boxwood Social Hall on the Marietta Square, the League’s first-ever Mint Julep Mingle will help add to the Marietta-headquartered location’s opportunity to continue to make a financial impact for those who are underserved in Cobb County.
Each year, JLCM’s financial impact is more than $200,000 through annual grants and volunteer hours being given to various community projects and agencies throughout Cobb, including the Cobb County Safety Village, Center for Family Resources, SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Center for Children and Young Adults, Communities in Schools, Omosaze Inc. and the Cobb County Youth Museum.
“I also want to thank all of our League members who volunteered for a shift, donated items to the silent auction, helped us secure sponsors and partners, and sold tickets,” Wilson says. “Our inaugural Mint Julep Mingle would not have been a success without you!”
This year’s sponsors included Boxwood Social Hall, Kendra Scott, Malones Automotive, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Ashley Hill Homes, Amount to SUMthing, Bradshaw Flowers, Neighbors Feed & Seed, and Ariel Starke–East Cobb Luxury Real Estate. Our partners were 1885 Grill–Acworth, East Cobb City Lifestyle Magazine, Hats on Us LLC, Special Blend Mobile Bartending and Krevinghaus Entertainment LLC.
We hope to see you next year, so go ahead and mark your calendars for the 150th Annual Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4. And, if you already know you’d like to be a sponsor or partner for next year, please reach out to the VP of Fund Development at vpfunddevelopment@jlcm.org.
About Junior League of Cobb-Marietta
Founded in 1933, the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of our members and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. To learn more about the organization, make a donation or if you are interested in joining the League, visit jlcm.org.
