The Junior League of Boca Raton Podcast- "The League"

In today’s episode of The League, host and Junior League of Boca Raton Board Member Alexandra Scheiber sits down with Woman Volunteer of the Year co-chairs Victoria Matthews and Linda Gunn Paton. Together, they share the inspiration behind this beloved annual fundraiser, celebrate the incredible women who make a difference in our community, and give us a glimpse into what makes this event so special. Tune in for a lively conversation about leadership, philanthropy, and the power of women coming together to create meaningful change!

Hear about her Junior League experience and her Vision for the new League year

The Junior League of Boca Raton and the Junior League of Boca Raton Endowment Fund invite you to learn about the work being done in the community with an invitation to support their signature event Raise the Bar at Rocco's Tacos on May 21st 2026

Advocacy in Action- a conversation with the Public Affairs Committee and sustaining advisor Yvette Drucker

JUNIOR LEAGUE of Boca Raton Public Affairs

Join us for an engaging and honest conversation on parenting, featuring Castilia Cava, Maria Bedoya, and Daniele Jean, three parents navigating different stages of raising children, hosted by Lauren Pomeranz.

From early childhood to the teenage years, this discussion brings together diverse perspectives, real-life experiences, and practical insights on what it truly means to parent in today’s world. Whether you’re just starting your journey or growing alongside your children, you’ll walk away with relatable takeaways, fresh perspectives, and reassurance that you’re not in it alone.

In our very first episode of The League, we open the doors to the mission, history, and heartbeat of the Junior League of Boca Raton. Hosts Daniele Jean, Lisa Warren, Lauren Pomerantz, and special guest Victoria Matthews, President for the 2025–2026 year, take you inside the work, the women, and the impact that define this organization.

Victoria shares how the Junior League began, the legacy of service that has shaped Boca Raton for decades, and the current initiatives making a real difference today, including:

• Literacy partnerships that support Title One students
 • The Period Poverty program serving girls across South Florida
 • NICU basket pilot projects supporting new mothers
 • The Back to School Bash and the Girls Room experience
 • The history and purpose behind the Women Volunteer of the Year Luncheon
 • The 1971 Society and how it strengthens JLBR’s mission

You will also hear meaningful stories from each host, from early volunteer experiences to moments that changed the trajectory of their service. They discuss membership, the provisional journey, adapting through Covid, and why women across all walks of life continue to find purpose and friendship in the League.

If you want to get involved or learn more about upcoming events and membership opportunities, visit http://www.jlbr.org/
or email [email protected]
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This episode marks the official launch of The League, a new way for the Junior League of Boca Raton to highlight community impact, celebrate volunteers, and welcome the next generation of women ready to serve.