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The Junior League of Napa‑Sonoma is proud to be a member of CalSPAC, and every year JLNS selects a Junior and Senior SPAC delegate to represent our League. Senior SPAC Delegate (2024–25) – Kara Clark Junior SPAC Delegate (2024–25) – Lori Hurlbert‑Johnson 
Since 1971, the Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee (CalSPAC) has represented member Leagues and their community projects to policymakers at every level. CalSPAC advocates for legislation that supports education, family services, health, anti‑trafficking, and violence prevention across California. |
The members of the CalSPAC delegation advocate for specific legislation relevant to member league issues, educate their home Junior League members about advocacy and public policy, and coordinate the exchange of information from community-based league projects to policymakers. 
Day at the Capitol: The first Monday in May each year our league sends several of its leaders to Sacramento to meet with legislators and policy makers to discuss issues that are important to the league. This is an enriching day dedicated to speakers and activities to celebrate the impact of our California junior leagues. |
Since 1992, CalSPAC has sponsored six bills and co-sponsored three bills that are now California Law; sponsored two California Resolutions; and co-sponsored one Congressional Resolution.
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Recent CalSPAC meeting in San Francisco (2024)
Junior League CALSPAC Members with Senator Susan Rubio |
AJLI recognizes CalSPAC with the Public Policy & Advocacy Award |
CalSPAC wins: 2024 Public Policy & Advocacy Award Senate Bill 848, the Reproductive Loss Leave Act, successfully drafted and passed. This critical legislation acknowledges the profound impact that miscarriage, failed IVF attempts, & other forms of pregnancy loss can have on individuals and families. | CalSPAC wins 2015 Public Policy & Advocacy Award The first AJLI award in Public Policy & Advocacy went to the Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee for its Maternal Mental Health Advocacy Project, a plan to secure state-wide legislation to de-stigmatize women’s mental health. |
Initiatives
Here are three more ways Junior League of Napa‑Sonoma is making an impact: 
Done in a Day
Through hands-on one-day volunteer projects, JLNS members make an immediate difference in the community. 
Museum on the Go
Our partnership with the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County delivers education and creativity to local youth. 
G.L.O.W.
GLOW: Girls Leading Our World – is our signature girls' empowerment program |