TIDEings - March 2013
JLNVB Mission The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. is an organization of women, committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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President’s Message According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago. In Hampton Roads, we share in the obesity epidemic and the Junior League’s commitment to do something about it. The Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen program, now in its 7th year, is teaching kids and their parents about the importance of eating healthy foods and involving them in the fight against childhood obesity. Kids in the Kitchen is a hands-on event that was developed to help promote child health and wellness by empowering children and youth to make healthy lifestyle choices. Kids in the Kitchen programs take place in more than 200 communities and in four countries. In cities as varied as Los Angeles, Calgary, Mexico City, and London, the program’s common denominator is committed volunteers teaching kids and their parents about the importance of healthy food choices. At its inception, the JLNVB’s Kids in the Kitchen program was a classroom-style event with approximately 30 children and a handful of community partners including Richard Harris, CHKD, Farm Fresh and Jim White. Our program has grown to a half-day event with over 300 children and their parents participating with over 40 vendors offering health related presentations, demonstrations, and activities. The JLNVB is directly impacting young lives through this signature event. We are providing parents with resources and guidance on healthier meal preparation and exercise and wellness tips. The JLNVB is laying the foundation for a healthier lifestyle for the entire family. I want to thank our lead sponsors - Pembroke Mall, Richard Harris and Jim White - for their valued partnership with the JLNVB’s Kids in the Kitchen program. I invite each of you to join us at the 7th annual Kids in the Kitchen community event on March 23rd from 11-3. Together, we can continue to make a difference and impact children’s health and wellness in Hampton Roads.
Best Wishes,
Melissa Steadman 2012-2013 President Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc.
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Important Dates Date
Time
Event
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Java Surf Beach Cafe, 9:30 am
Coffee Club
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Location
Virginia Beach No Frill Bar & Grill,
11:30 am
Ladies Who Lunch
Norfolk
6:30 pm
JLNVB Book Club
Norfolk
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
GMM
EVMS
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Thursday, March 21, 2013
Ruby Tuesday All Day
JLNVB Restaurant Day
Hampton Blvd, Norfolk
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kids in the Kitchen
Pembroke Mall
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Green Onion,
Monday, March 25, 2013
5:30 pm - 700 pm
Recruitment Happy Hour
Hunt Club Farm,
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Norfolk
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Touch-a-Truck
Virginia Beach
We would like to give a special thank you to St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, Physicians for Peace, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, and Girls on the Run for hosting us for the February Cluster Meetings. JLNVB truly appreciates the generosity of these Community Partners in supporting our mission.
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This event is FREE and open to the public! Families with elementary school-aged children are encouraged to attend.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Pembroke Mall 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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FREE ADMISSION Experience fun, family-friendly activities Discover new ways of healthy living Learn about balanced nutrition Meet special surprise guests su Free giveaways and raffles
VISIT WWW.JLNVB.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. is an organization of women, committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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Community Wednesdays’ Healthy Kids Club at Whole Foods
The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. has teamed up with Whole Foods Market Virginia Beach in support of our Healthy Kids Initiative by offering the Whole Foods Healthy Kids Club – a fun and creative way to teach children ages 3-5 about making healthy food choices. The first Healthy Kids Club was held on February 6 and two 30-minute classes are offered every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. League members are on hand at each class to help out and collect donations. All proceeds benefit our organization. To register, call 422-0444 or email VABEvents@wholefoods.com. Please put the event name, date and time in the subject line of your email. This is a highly sought out community event and space is limited to 10 children per class, so reserve your spot today! Babes in arms or strollers are welcome to sit with caregivers.
REACH
On February 10, the League hosted a book drive for REACH at Café Stella. We collected over 200 new and used children’s books! Thank you to all members who supported with your volunteer hours and generous donations. REACH is a volunteer organization that supports the literacy needs of homeless and at-risk children living in shelters throughout the South Hampton Roads community. The REACH Read Aloud program serves twelve area homeless and domestic violence family shelters in all of the cities of Southside Hampton Roads.
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Care by Community
On February 13, JLNVB members hosted a Valentine’s Day party for 30 elementary school students in grades K through fifth. The students participate in Care by Community, an after-school program for homeless and “at-risk” children at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church. JLNVB volunteers provided beverages, healthy strawberry shortcakes that the students got to make themselves, supplies to make Valentine’s Day cards, and a paper fortune teller game. Many of the students had second helpings of the strawberries and enjoyed decorating the cards so much that they decorated the backs of the cards, too! In addition to all the fun Valentine’s Day activities, members also helped the students with their homework.
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Healthy Recipes for Kids
From HealthyKids.org
Confetti Quinoa Note: If you don’t have quinoa, substitute brown rice or whole-wheat couscous, but be sure to adjust the cook time as needed. PREP TIME: 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock or water • 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and drained • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1 cup frozen chopped, mixed vegetables such as peas, carrots, green beans, corn EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: • Medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid • Measuring cups • Measuring spoons • Fork DIRECTIONS: 1. Add vegetable stock or water to medium saucepan. 2. With an adult’s help, bring stock or water to a boil over medium-high heat. 3. Stir in quinoa, salt, and pepper. 4. Switch heat to low and cover pot with lid. 5. Cook until liquid is evaporated and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. 6. Remove lid and stir in veggies with a fork. 7. Place lid back on quinoa so that the heat from the quinoa cooks the vegetables. 8. Serve immediately or place into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. HOW MUCH DOES THIS RECIPE MAKE? Serves 4 (consider making a double batch to serve for dinner and lunches)
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Grilled Veggie Pita Note: Grill extra veggies at dinnertime so you’ll have some on hand for sandwiches and salads. They will keep refrigerated in a tightly sealed container for up to a week. Get an adult’s help with the part of this recipe that requires a food processor. PREP TIME: 5 Minutes INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese or any other low-fat spreadable cheese • 1 teaspoon chives, chopped • 1 teaspoon parsley • 3-4 cups leftover grilled veggies (we like carrots, eggplant, and zucchini) • 4 whole-wheat pitas EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: • Food processor • Butter knife (for spreading) DIRECTIONS: 1. With an adult’s help, place cream cheese and herbs into a food processor. 2. Pulse until herbs are evenly distributed throughout cheese. 3. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of herbed cream cheese onto the inside of each pita. 4. Stuff each pita evenly with grilled veggies. HOW MUCH DOES THIS RECIPE MAKE? Serves 4
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Exercising as a Family Kids in Motion
From HealthyKids.org By the time they reach high school, 64% of children are no longer physically active. Why? If your kids fall within this group, you don’t have to sadly shake your head. You can set a good example, be a role model, and do the right things so your kids will, too. Get off the couch and get on a bike with your kids. Introduce them to exercise that’s fun. Eat healthy. Instead of high-calorie foods and snacks, turn to fruits and other healthy foods. And once you get kids moving in the direction of fitness, chances are they’ll keep going for the rest of their lives.
Start ‘em Young
Becoming a healthy adult starts with being a healthy child. Many chronic diseases of adulthood have their beginnings in childhood. For example, it is important for kids to build strong bones, so that by the time they’re in their 20s, their peak bone density will be higher and their risk of osteoporosis will be decreased. There are also childhood diseases that can easily be prevented by proper diet and physical activity. Children can suffer from diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure—these aren’t just adult ailments. An hour of physical activity per day is recommended for children. It is also recommended that screen time (TV and computer time) be limited to two hours per day. Children who are fit can avoid the above health problems. They also do better in physical-performance tests. They have a stronger selfimage, more self-confidence, less anxiety and stress and they demonstrate greater improvement in skill- and health-related fitness. When you consider the facts, it makes good sense to encourage physical activity when your children are young. Parents, teachers and fitness professionals all have a role to play. Each can help kids think positively about exercise and motivate them to make regular physical activity a lifetime pursuit.
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Mom and Dad Are the Best Motivators As a parent, it’s up to you to play the biggest part—bigger than a teacher, more important than a fitness professional. Your children look to you for examples on how to talk, dress, act and lead a physically active—or inactive—life. Set a good example for your kids. Instead of spending the evening in front of the television, find some activity that will keep you moving. In warm weather, bike outdoors. If it’s too cold, get a stationary bike, a treadmill or a trampoline. And it’s never too late or too early to help your kids build strength and endurance. Push-ups and pull-ups are an excellent way to build upper-body strength. Jungle gyms and monkey bars are great for kids because they utilize their own body weight. And they’re loads of fun. Make sure your kids have the proper protective equipment, such as helmets and knee, elbow and wrist pads. Also make sure the athletic equipment they’re using is the proper size for them. You wouldn’t want to swing a bat as tall as you, so buy equipment to fit each child. Keep in mind that kids are not always naturally limber and that their muscles may be tight and vulnerable to injury during the growth spurts that occur during the elementary years. Be sure to include stretching as a part of your fitness activities. Make sure that you concentrate on the positive aspects of exercise. It’s a chance for a family to be together, to share good times, and have fun. Avoid competition, discipline and embarrassment— things that can turn good times into moments of dread. Praise your children for trying. Encourage their interest in other sports and other activities, which will help them take ownership of their fitness.
It’s Really up to You You can’t tell kids that being active is fun. You have to show them. So take your kids hiking, biking, dancing, sledding, swimming, and in-line skating. Skip rope or shoot baskets with them. Plan outings and activities that involve walking, like a trip to the zoo or the park, a nature trail hike or even a walk through the mall. Remember: If you want your kids to be healthy, happy teens and adults, it’s up to you to do something about it.
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Meet the Slate for the
2012-2013 Board of Directors PRESIDENT
LAURA BANGOR » Laura has been a member of the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. since 2001. During her time with the League, she has served in a number of roles on the Membership, Community, Administrative, and Finance Councils, including as Membership Vice President and Community Vice President. Laura has worked in organizational and administrative management, historic preservation, the mortgage industry, and event planning, but she especially loved her work in historic preservation and architectural conservation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Historic Preservation from Mary Washington College, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and is a certified mediator. She has served in various capacities with a number of community and volunteer organizations. Currently, Laura works with Dr. Bloom Chewable Jewels and as a stay at home mother, the most rewarding job ever! She is looking forward to serving as President of the JLNVB and as a COW (Commanding Officers’ Wife) in support of her husband, Craig. She enjoys every opportunity to spend time with Craig, their children, Nash and Ella Page, and Siberian Husky, Sable, outside having fun and exploring and visiting cultural sites and museums around the world (including frequent visits to Disney and Busch Gardens!).
PRESIDENT ELECT « BOBBIE GRIBBLE
Bobbie Has been a member of the Junior League since 1994. She currently serves as the Sustainer Committee Co-Chair. Her past roles include Administrative Vice President, Chairman of the Auction Committee, Training Committee Chairman, AtLarge Representative and the Political Action Committee Chair. She has attended ODI twice. Her other volunteer experience includes Leadership Hampton Roads, Bravo 2001 – Chamber of Commerce, Animal Rescue of Tidewater (ART), Parent Teacher Student Association and Fairfield Forrest Civic League - President 6 years. Bobbie has worked as a Development Director for Starbase Victory and as a Senior Account Manager for the American Red Cross. She resides in Virginia Beach.
TREASURER
NICOLE PARNELL » Nicole has been with JLNVB for 4 years and is currently serving as Treasurer-Elect. She previously served as Chair of the Signature Issue Committee and was a member of the Beach Ball Committee for two years. In addition to Junior League service, she has volunteered with the Norfolk SPCA, Leukemia Society and has been a member of the Virginia Opera Guild for 3 years. Nicole is currently a Manager of
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the Retirement Plan Services Department of regional accounting firm, Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP. She has over 14 years of experience in the retirement plan administration field in addition to 8 years of experience in the accounting industry as Staff Accountant for a large non-profit organization. Nicole is currently a member of the professional service organization, American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries. She lives in Norfolk with her husband, Keith, and enjoys spending time with family & friends, cooking, wine tasting, and reading.
TREASURER ELECT
« BARRETT BUSSARD HANNON Barrett grew up in the Norfolk area. She joined the JL in 2001 and served on the Mardi Gras committee for 2 years, was cookbook chair-elect and then cookbook chair. She was treasurer-elect in 2006-2007. After taking some time off she joined the League again and is an advisor. Barrett is a teacher for Norfolk Public Schools and resides in Norfolk with her husband, Timm, and their son, Parker.
ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT WHITNEY HARDING »
Whitney Harding started her League career at the Junior League of Tampa in 2004 where she held positions including: Decorations Chair for the Holiday Gift Market (Tampa’s annual fundraiser), Provisional Liaison and DACCO (Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office) Chair and Board Member. In 2010, she transferred to the New York Junior League and became the Community Partner Liaison for CHEF (Cooking and Health Education for Families). In the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, she currently holds the position of Donor Relations Chair Elect. Whitney graduated from the University of Florida in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Food Science and Human Nutrition. In 2009, she earned her MBA from the University of South Florida. Whitney is currently a stay at home mom to her 15 month old son, Parker. She loves spending time with her family and friends, cooking, traveling with her husband, Matt and son and enjoying time at the beach.
AT LARGE DIRECTOR - MEMBERS WILL VOTE FOR ONE CARIN CARR » I am a third year active with the JLNVB. During my tenure with the League, I have had the privilege to be the chair of the Provisional Blood Drive, Chair of the Gala (Beach Ball), Fund Development VP and this year I am the chair of our KIK Event. I have enjoyed working on the financial and community aspects of our League. It has allowed me to make friends and colleagues with many of you. On a personal note, I am a married mother of three beautiful girls ranging from 19 - 1 years old. They definitely keep me on my toes. I am a Financial Center Leader
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for BB&T in Ghent. I have been with the bank six years now; getting hired just after my move from Chicago. I would love the opportunity to represent you, the members, on the Board. I would to help make each member feel welcome and a part of the Family. I know the position takes on the role of making your opinions, both positive and constructive, heard by our leaders and directors and I believe I will do this well.
« BETSY GLOVER Betsy Glover has been with JLNVB since 2009 and is currently the Provisional Chair. In the past she has served positions on the Membership, Community and Finance councils. Her favorite past positions were when she served as Kids in the Kitchen Chair and Provisional Mentor. Betsy grew up in Chesapeake and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management from James Madison University. She currently works at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club as the Marketing and Membership Director. Betsy resides in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake with her husband, Charles, and their corgi, Jefferson. In her spare time, she enjoys “playing” in the kitchen, attempting to be creative and crafty, and spending time with friends and family.
JULIE STROH » Julie has been a member of the JL for over 7 years. She transferred to JLNVB in the fall of 2007 from the Junior League of Washington. She has served on several committees in the JLNVB. Julie is the CFO of Waterside Capital Corporation, a mezzanine fund. She grew up in Virginia Beach and went to ODU for both undergrad and MBA. She also has her CPA. Julie volunteers for another women’s organization called P.E.O., which raises money for women for educational purposes. She has served as an officer in P.E.O. many times including President twice.
COMMUNICATIONS VICE PRESIDENT « DENA LISTON
Dena is a Major Gift Officer at Eastern Virginia Medical School. With her expertise in fund-raising, donor cultivation, and relationship building, Dena successfully closes major gifts of $25,000 and above for the EVMS Foundation. Dena’s out-going personality and enthusiasm allows her to present a compelling case for support and guides her ability to fulfill the philanthropic endeavors of her donors. In June 2012, Dena closed a major gift of $1,000,000 to support diabetes research at the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center. Her strategies for success include: taking pride in what she does and working for worthwhile causes in the community for which she is passionate.
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Dena joined the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach in 2011 and currently serves as the editor of Tideings magazine. Dena is a member of the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she participates in service projects and raises funds for mental and physical health initiatives and student scholarships. Dena also volunteers as a grant writer for Generation Hope, a Washington D.C. based charity that provides scholarship support to teen parents that are attending college. When she is not out saving the world, Dena is experimenting with Pinterest recipes and attempting craft-projects-for-dummies for the enjoyment of her husband, David. She also enjoys playing cars and in-house soccer with her two sons, Ian Matthew and David Julian IV, and her dog/goalie, Dani.
COMMUNITY VICE PRESIDENT ÂŤ ABBE MALONE
Abbe has been a member of the Junior League since 2004 and has served in various chair and mentor positions in several leagues. She recently transferred back to the JLNVB from Monterey, California and is a happy stay-at-home mom to her 16 month old son. Abbe received her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and maintains her child life certification to hopefully return to work after her next baby, due in July 2013. She remains active, enjoying the beach and outdoors with her husband, Michael and especially loves friendly get-togethers with food and wine!
FUND DEVELOPMENT VICE PRESIDENT MAURA BOSWELL Âť
Maura Boswell has been a member of the JLNVB since 2010 and is currently the Administrative Vice President. She has previously served as the Assistant Administrative Vice President and on the Themed Party Committee. Maura works as a Coastal Engineer for Moffatt & Nichol, having received a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering from the University of Florida. She is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and Virginia. Maura enjoys volunteering and is on the Board of Directors and the Sponsorship Chair for the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, serves as President of the Greater Norfolk Alumnae Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In her free time, Maura enjoys going to the beach, working out and traveling.
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MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT « HANAN MITRY
Hanan has been a Junior League Member since 2007 and is currently serving as Placement Chair. She has also served as Placement Chair Elect, Nominating Committee, Placement Advisor, Web Liaison, Cookbook Committee and Tideings Editor. She attended ODI last year. Hanan is a PMP certified Project Manager currently working for the Joint Staff on a systems engineering team within the Department of Defense. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and a native of Charlotte, North Carolina.
PARLIAMENTARIAN
JENNIFER GIBBS SWETS » Jennifer Gibbs Swets has been a member of JLNVB since 2009 and is currently serving as the Membership Initiatives Director. Previously, she has served on the Themed Party, Ways & Means and Fund Development Committees. Jen is a Senior Manager with Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP where she has specialized in Retirement Plan Services for eight years. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a Bachelors of Business Administration (concentration in Finance) and Bachelors of the Arts (concentration in Government). Outside of the JLNVB, Jen is a member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA), the Central Business District Association and a graduate of LEAD Hampton Roads. As an ASPPA member, Jen serves on the Next Generation Sub-Committee as well as the Annual Conference Committee which she will be co-chairing in 2013. Jen resides in Norfolk with her husband, Brian, and her two newborn baby girls. She enjoys time at the beach, cooking, wine tasting and quality time with family and friends.
NOMINATING CHAIR « KATIE CULLIPHER
Katie has been with JLNVB since 2009 and has served on the Kids in the Kitchen Committee, the Themed Party Committee, and Communications Council. She currently works as the Senior Environmental Education Planner for the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. Before joining HRPDC, Katie worked in media and communications for the City of Virginia Beach and in marketing for Time Life in Fairfax, VA. Katie received her B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia in 2003. Outside of the Junior League, Katie enjoys doing anything creative, learning about photography, and spending time with her husband, Bobby, and their two dogs, Layla and Callie.
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Recipes from Junior League Cookbooks Black Bean & Feta Dip
from the Tallahassee Junior League
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup sugar • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar • 3/4 cup vegetable oil • 3 {15 oz} cans of black beans, drained and rinsed • 3 {15 oz} cans of Shoepeg corn, drained and rinsed • 1 bunch of scallions, chopped • 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped • 1 {8 oz} block feta cheese, crumbled DIRECTIONS: • Whisk sugar, vinegar and oil in a large bowl. • Add the black beans, corn, scallions, cilantro, and feta and mix well. • Chill until serving time. • Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips. SERVING SIZE: Serves 30
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Red Sangria
from the Junior League of Houston
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 750-ml bottle light red wine, like pinot noir • 1/4 cup brandy or cognac • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks • 4 thin slices each of orange, lemon, and lime • 1 fresh peach, pitted and sliced • 1 cup ginger ale DIRECTIONS: • Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a 1-qt. saucepan. • Let cool and transfer to a pitcher; add wine, brandy, and citrus juices. Chill. • Any time before serving, add pineapple, citrus slices, and peaches. Add ginger ale just before serving. • Stir and serve over ice, including chunks of fruit in each pour.
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Fundraising Support the JLNVB
We are pleased to announce JLNVB Restaurant Family & Friends’ Days, a great way to support JLNVB with you friends and family! On Sunday, March 3, you can dine-in to support the JLNVB at Salvatore’s Pizzeria. Salvatore’s will generously donate 15% of total sales for that day to the JLNVB. They are located at 4876 Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach. On Thursday, March 21, Ruby Tuesday will also host a dine-in event to support the JLNVB. Please bring this flyer to the Ruby Tuesday located at 8305 Hampton Blvd in Norfolk and they will donate 20% of your sale to the JLNVB.
GET SOCIAL WITH JLNVB Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/JLNVB Follow us on Twitter @JuniorLeagueNVB If you don’t have a Twitter or Facebook account, don’t worry. The Communications Council wants you to be connected. If you have questions about setting up an account with Facebook or Twitter, please see a member of the Communications Council.
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Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and believes in giving back. As a fellow member of the community, we invite you to participate in...
Ruby Tuesday’s Community GiveBack Program. Grab your family and friends and join us at the 8305 HAMPTON BLVD. location on the dates listed below. Please present this flyer to your server, and we will give back 20% of your purchase to the organization.
To make a reservation, call us at 757-440-2980 or visit us online at rubytuesday.com
Organization's Name:
JUNIOR LEAGUE
Event Name:
JUNIOR LEAGUE RESTAURANT NIGHT
Date(s) of Visit:
3/21/2013
8305 HAMPTON BLVD., NORFOLK VA
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Training Opportunities 3 Keys to Bringing Out the Best in People With David Witt of the Ken Blanchard Companies
Who was your best boss? What did he or she do to bring out the best in you? If you are like most people the answer is a combination of high expectations and high support. But what does that look like in today’s work environment? In this webinar, David Witt of The Ken Blanchard Companies, will share research, case studies, and practical strategies for creating a passionate, engaged work environment where people perform at a high level, go above and beyond their job descriptions, and work together collaboratively toward a common goal. You’ll learn: 1. The science behind goal-setting and how to create stretch goals that are engaging, self-directed, and motivating. 2. How to get started with one-on-one meetings. What to discuss, what NOT to discuss, and how to have conversations that are focused, supportive, and results-oriented. 3. The importance of feedback and how to provide it. Explore best practices with positive and negative feedback and discover when each is appropriate. Leadership makes a difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to provide a creative, engaging environment that works for you, your people, and your organization.
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Leadership Self-Awareness With Kim Zilliox
In this no-cost 45 minute webinar, gain an overview of The MBTI® assessment, and ways to: 1. Leverage your natural communication strengths to be more powerful and successful as a leader. 2. Understand the communication styles of others. 3. Work effectively with people you previously found challenging. The Facilitator Kim Zilliox is our resident master in the area of personal and social awareness. She is certified in several assessment instruments and has coached hundreds of women leaders to increase their leadership effectiveness. About The MBTI Assessment The MBTI® assessment is an online assessment used to identify an individual’s personality type based on Carl Jung’s theory of personality preferences. The MBTI® is has been used for over 50 years and is translated into 21 languages and is “the most widely used personality inventory in history”, taken by two million people a year.
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On the Scene with the League On Sunday, February 10, the Pinterest/Craft Group had a great time making coasters!
On Saturday, February 23, members of the JLNVB battled high winds and rain to sort and pack food at the Foodbank of the Southeastern Virginia! Members filled 631 bags for their backpack program!
DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE SCENE WITH THE LEAGUE? Submit your photos to Dena Liston at dlist002@gmail.com along with a description of the League event you attended.
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Kudos to... Anne Bibee on her pregnancy! LeAnn Bradbury on the birth of her precious baby boy, Colin! Phelecia R. Riddick-Debnam, RN for being the best Patient Navigator at EVMS ever! Check out the link below of the video where Phelecia was featured on Monday Medical Rounds. Watch out Dr. Oz! http://vimeo.com/58198012 Neshondria Johnson on her upcoming nuptials! We are so excited for you but will miss you terribly! Susan Mayo received the Human Rights award from the City of Virginia Beach. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Congrats, Susan! Anna Mechling and Kristel Todd, two Provisionals, who have stepped up to lead the Pinterest/Craft Affinity Group. They are even providing the supplies and snacks! Mary Turbeville for planning the Signature Issue Valentine’s Day Party for the after school children’s program at the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church.
Members of the Month «
Lori Collins, Provisional Advisor, is back with a bang! Thank you for the exceptional effort that you have displayed in making your mentees feel welcome. We are so glad you are back!
» Amanda Lloyd, a Provisional, has been a rockstar in preparing for the first ever Touch-a-Truck!
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Kristen O’Connor, Ways and Means Director, for doing a great job with Sponsorship. We know that you do not have an easy job - thank you!
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The 1925 Society is an Annual Fund campaign and tribute to the anniversary of the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. These financial gifts are an investment in our community and allow the JLNVB to continue to train new members and create projects that meet the needs of our community. Thank you to all of our past supporters and we hope you will join us again this year! Your contribution will be recognized in TIDEings, as well as on the website and at the Annual Dinner in May. For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Ways & Means Director, Kristen O’Connor at kristen.d.oconnor@gmail.com.
LEVELS OF GIVING: White Gloves – Level I
String of Pearls – Level II
$100 - $249: Linda Bamforth Margaret Beale Marian Gates Breeden Lori Collins Katie Cullipher Courtney Davio Emily Filer Sherry Gardner Susan Goode Shelly Gram Debra Griggs Melissa Hamann Oriana McKinnon Martha Raiss Carin Schneller-Carr Sharon S. Smith Virginia Van de Water Mallory Winter Edith Wombolt
$250 - $499: Laura Bangor Maura Boswell Ruth Elkins Suzanne Franklin Bobbie Gribble Whitney Harding Angela Jones Stacy Long Kristen O’Connor Margaret Shepherd Ray Debbie Russell Tamara Vurgrin
White Diamonds – Level III $500+: Kirkland Kelly Harry Laibstain Jane Short Melissa & Brian Steadman Barbara Sutelan
Shannon Wright
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