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An Historical Review
1920s
1925 - 1926: Mrs. Edward Upton, President*
- Fundraising Projects: The Traveling Gift Shop and the first Junior League of Miami Benefit Ball
- Community Projects: Child Welfare Works
- Major Milestones: Constitution drafted, Birmingham, LA, proposes Miami for membership in AJLA
1926-1927: Rebecca Herndon Bush, President*
- Fundraising Projects: Benefit Bridge Party for the general operating fund
- Community Projects: Boosters for the University of Miami
- Major Milestones: Miami admitted to AJLA
1927-1928: Rebecca Herndon Bush, President*
- Fundraising Projects: Gift Shop
- Community Projects: Occupational Therapy Ward at Jackson Memorial Hospital
- Major Milestones: First Provisional Course and the Gift Shop is permanently located on 115 SE First Avenue with space for League headquarters
1928-1929: Gladys Moore Gilman, President*
- Fundraising Projects: The Orange Ball, the Gift Shop and a Musical Concert
- Community Projects: Occupational Therapy Ward and the Firemen's Christmas Toy Drive
- Major Milestones: Members begin serving on Community Boards
1929-1930: Ethel Jackson Hutson, President*
- Fundraising Projects: First Edition of The Miami Daily News, first Children's Play production "Snow White" and Gift Shop
- Community Projects: The Children's Home Society, the Firemen's Toy Drive, Occupational Therapy Ward and the Day Nursery
- Major Milestones: Gift Shop relocated to 708 Lincoln Road.
On to the 1930s
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