2024 Northwest Exchange
The Annual Northwest Exchange, where the Junior Leagues from the Pacific Northwest Region come together for a weekend of networking, learning, and inspiration, ensuring that each member is equipped with the tools necessary to continue our mission.
We will be updating this page frequently with additional details, speakers, and vendors so check back frequently!
EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICING UNTIL 2/29 | $150/pp! Plus, hotel room rates until 2/29!
*** The first 100 to register will receive a welcome bag***
SCHEDULE
Friday, March 22
5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Registration and Reception | Bar at Marriott
Saturday, March 23
7:00 am – 8:30 am: Registration Open
Dine Around Sign Up, Headshot, and Massage sign up
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast Buffet
8:30 am Opening Remarks
Justine Koble, President, Junior League of Tacoma
8:40 am Keynote
Dona Ponepinto, President of Board of Directors, AJLI
9:35 am Workshop 1: Women in Male Dominated Fields Panel
Annie Pearson-Tech, Alicia Burton – Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Jenna Clifford- Program Coordinator, Economic Mobility and Opportunity, Michelle Prince – Retail – Store and District Management, Moderator: Dona Ponepinto
10:35 am Morning Coffee and Movement break
10:45 am Workshop 2: Investing in Herself: Women’s Journey to Financial Empowerment – 5 tips to move yourself forward
Speaker: Amy Remington, Loan Originator & Branch Manager, Guild Mortgage
11:45 am Lunch
12:45 pm Workshop 3: Mindset & Manifesting, Creating Momentum in Your Business & Life
Speaker: Nicole Mangina, Mentor/Founder, The Success Perspective
1:45 pm Workshop 4: League “Speed Dating”
2:45 pm Afternoon Coffee and Dessert Break
3:00 pm Workshop 4: Engaging Sustainers in the Junior League
Speaker: Judy Jorgensen, Junior League of Portland
4:00 pm Sip ‘n Shop Open
7:00 pm Optional Dine around Tacoma
Sunday, March 24
7:30 am- 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet
8:30 am Workshop 1: Belonging in Junior Leagues
Speaker: Hellen Mwithiga, Junior League of Tacoma
9:30 am Workshop 2: Membership Engagement and Retention Strategies
Speaker: Bee Talmadge, Junior League of Portland
10:30 am: Workshop 3: Deeper Dive
Unleash creativity and innovation with our post-it note idea generating session!
11:15 am: Workshop 4: From League to Life: How Junior League Training Shapes Success Beyond the Boardroom.
Panel: Gayle Selden, Katie Blinn, Ingrid Mungia, Marie Carney
12:00 pm: Closing Remarks
Sip 'n' Shop Participants
Join us for a delightful Saturday evening at our Sip and Shop event, featuring wonderful local businesses from around Tacoma. These fantastic vendors are generously donating a percentage of their profits to support JLT. Explore, sip, and shop with us, and take home something special while contributing to our community.
Headshot Photography for our event.
A curated collection of the best and latest in interior design.
The taste that welcomes you home.
Jewelry made to empower you and impact others. There will be handmade pieces as well as permanent jewelry options.
Perfectly Planned: planners, notepads, calendars, prints, and more
All things MACRAMÉ
Original Art and Prints, Houseplants, Terrariums, and Vintage Decor.
Additional Vendors:
- Local Landscape Photographer Adam Pritchard
- Resin Art by Shannon Pritchard
- Cute Teacher Things
Thank you also to the following businesses for donating to our swag bag and raffle items:
- Floret
- Foss Waterway Seaport
- Harbor History Museum
- Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern
- Lemay Collections @ Marymount
- Northwest Medical Arts
- Tacoma Rainiers
The Sip and Shop Event is open to the public.