MEET MEDIA RELATIONS LIAISON NATALIE NEEDHAM

I heard about the Jaycees from my friend Veronica. I had been looking for a volunteer organization. In 2008 I had been active with the Go Red for Women campaign, was a representative for United Way through my work, had organized a Scrap Pink Breast Cancer crop, and walked in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. I was excited to find a group of peers wanting to volunteer. I couldn’t wait to start taking my projects to the next level.

I was honored to become a member of the Cherry Valley Jaycees in September of 2008. I took on the role of Media Relations for 2009. I have always loved Cherry Valley, especially Baumann Park, where I have many memories of tennis matches and walking or rollerblading around the lake. Aside from the Jaycees I am also a member of The Junior League of Rockford, The Interstitial Cystitis Association, and am Co-Chair of Shimmy for the Cure: Bellydancers Fight Breast Cancer.

As for me personally…I do Marketing for Alpine Bank. I love to Bellydance and perform under the stage name Nakia Jizeem. I also love tennis, reading, baking, singing, and currently my new wii system. I value honesty, family, and true friendship. I have a lot of experience in the past with community involvement and am looking forward to a great year with the Cherry Valley Jaycees!