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Building Partnerships for a Better Birmingham The Junior League of Birmingham, Inc. is an
Newsheet, the magazine of The Junior League of Birmingham, Inc., is published two times per year, fall and spring. Contents of the Newsheet may not be reprinted without permission from The Junior League of Birmingham, Inc. Inquiries may be sent by e-mail to: publications@jlbonline.com, by phone: (205) 879-9861 or by mail: Newsheet The Junior League of Birmingham 2212 Twentieth Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35223
organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
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IN EVERY ISSUE Letter from the Editor 4 President’s Message 6 Corporate Sponsors 8
MEMBER S P OT L I G H T S Martina Winston 42 Val Holman 47
PROJECTS Preschool Partners’ Big Move 26 CAMP Shops for College 30
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FUNDRAISERS Ten Years of Shop Save & Share 10 Market Noel’s 25th Anniversary 34
SPECIAL F E AT U R E S The Sprit of One, the Impact of Many 22 Board Profiles 14 Scholarship Recipients 28 Recipes 19 President’s Society 46 Annual Report Insert
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Editor Assistant Editor Writers
FALL 2015
June Clark Jennifer Brooks Lauren Nichols
Maggie O’Connor
Loren Spiller
Photography Chair
Whitney Poole
Food Photography
Susan Gaskin
Food Stylists
Lizzie Holt Tate Maddox
Business Manager Ad Sales Manager
Maggie Tanner Rae Baker
2015-2016 JLB Executive Board President President-Elect Communications VP
Wendy Johnson Alison Lassiter
Finance VP
Amanda Saint
Fund Development VP
Carrie Juliano Lindsey Tanner
Planning VP
Ragan Cain
Training VP
Amanda Watkins
Volunteer VP Nominating Director Member Liaison
Anne Marie Everly Mary Evans Becky Holt
Governance/Bylaws
Kate Mather
Recording Secretary
Katy Eldridge
Sustainer Advisor
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Community VP
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Letter from the Editor
Caroline Bolvig
Each year, I treasure the new beginnings that fall brings. Growing up as a student through college and graduate school, the school calendar seemed to provide the natural order for the year. Following a much-needed summer break, fall signaled a time to get back to work. Now as a teacher and mom of school-age children, every new school year offers a fresh start, with new opportunities for learning, growing and giving. And just like the teachers and children starting back to school, League members are busy laying the foundation for the important work to be done this year. The League presents members with boundless opportunities to learn, grow and give every year. I am excited to serve as Editor of Newsheet, the Junior League of Birmingham’s biannual magazine. I am thankful for the opportunity to share the work of our members through words and images. I am grateful for the tireless efforts of the writers, photographers, layout editors, ad sales team, JLB leaders and staff who collaborate to present this beautiful publication. It truly could not come together without each person’s vital contributions. This issue focuses on what our members do and the impact we make as a collective whole. We explore the JLB theme for the the year: the spirit of one, the impact of many—individual members giving their time to address specific needs, but working together under one mission to better the lives of women and children in our area. We look at the make up of the League’s membership and how we make a difference in the community. We celebrate anniversaries for Market Noel and Shop Save & Share with retrospectives and details for this year’s fundraisers. We celebrate the investments the League makes through scholarships for young women and assistance for CAMP participants. We explore the League’s contributions to PreSchool Partners and the program’s new building. We introduce the amazing women who comprise our Executive Board as well as active and sustainer members dedicated to living the League’s mission. We hope you will take time to read through the pages of Newsheet to see what the Junior League of Birmingham is accomplishing—one dedicated member at a time, united together as one incredible catalyst for change.
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President’s Message
We cultivate leaders. We support our community. We transform lives. THIS is what the Junior League of Birmingham has been doing since our founding in 1922. As we celebrate the spirit of one and the impact of many this year, I hope you will see the lasting imprint our volunteers have made in the Birmingham area. The League’s legacy is based upon individual development and collective accomplishment. The contribution our organization makes to our community includes not only hands-on community service, but also the longer-lasting effect of trained volunteers who continue to lead well past their Junior League tenure. Our cover shot for this issue features nearly all of the 175 members of the JLB leadership team. These dedicated women, along with the 658 other active members, 1,391 Sustainers and our provisional class of 179, help us fulfill our mission in meaningful ways. Whether working on Market Noel, Project Yummy, Mobile Food Pantry, Admissions or General Meetings, or a community placement, the desire to assist others is the common thread that connects each of these women as they immerse themselves in their volunteer activities. Each woman brings her individual talents, passion and enthusiasm to the work of our organization;
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however, the League, not unlike the cover, is most vibrant and impactful when we combine our unique experiences and diverse backgrounds to make a difference in the community we share. The individual spirit we bring to our voluntarism wouldn’t be as meaningful without an inspiring place to channel our efforts. If you are one of our valued community partners—thank you for giving our members a significant place to perform their volunteer service. If you are one of our generous donors—thank you for showing confidence in our organization and the judicious care we take with your resources. If you are a prospective member—thank you for thinking about joining our ranks, especially in a city with many fulfilling options. We work to build a better Birmingham and transform our community every day. We execute our mission and categorize our efforts in four Impact Areas: Education, Safety and Crisis Intervention, Health and Financial Stability. Our concentrated approach allows us to address the most critical issues facing our community with deeper understanding. And our focused efforts give us purpose and direction. The work of JLB is a continuous process. Our foundation is solid, as it has been carefully built—layer upon layer, year over year. This careful process of the past is evident in the present, and the careful planning of today will be evident in the future. Fulfilling the JLB mission calls for enduring commitment and passion. It calls for the contribution of each individual spirit to achieve collective impact. The Junior League of Birmingham stands at the forefront of lasting and positive change in our community. As we continue to make a difference in each of our four Impact Areas, we invite you to join us in our efforts to make an impact on the Birmingham metropolitan area and we thank you for giving us a platform to celebrate the spirit of our individual gifts and the impact of our combined achievements.
Leigh Haver
2015-2016 Corporate Sponsors The Junior League of Birmingham thanks our sponsors for their financial support. Our community projects cannot achieve the success they accomplish without our generous sponsors.
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PARTNERS Belk, Inc. Blue Cross Blue Shield/The Caring Foundation Regions Bank
SUPPORTERS Children’s of Alabama EBSCO Hill Crest Foundation iBERIABANK Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
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The 2014 SSS team celebrates its first time breaking $100,000 in sales with 100 Grand candy bars.
Ten years ago, the League was in need of a new method to
raise funds for its community projects. Junior League of Birmingham President Lissa Tyson and President-Elect Penny Hartline researched ideas and were particularly intrigued by the idea of a savings card. Austin, Texas had the Holiday Shopping Card and Phoenix’s Care Card was seeing success. Could this be the answer they sought? Tyson recruited JLB Marketing Vice President Kelly Sorrells to help evaluate the viability of the idea for the Birmingham market. Sorrells and Hartline spent months pouring over all of the information they could find. They determined there were three features that made the sale of the cards an attractive option: 1. It was a unique method of collaborating with area businesses with no cost to the retailers and the added benefit of bringing them additional sales. 2. It offered the general public a low-cost way to support the League, while also receiving a direct benefit. 3. It required very little upfront costs to launch. After presenting their findings, they received a green light from the Executive Board. Shop Save & Share (SSS) became a League fundraiser and Sorrells became the first Chair.
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Sorrells insisted that JLB members not be required to purchase or sell cards. She didn’t want to burden the membership, instead envisioning this as a way that individual members of the Birmingham community could support the work of the League. A committee of five members—Cathy Miller, Andria Robinson, Sharon Bullock, Ruth Cole and Lisa Randall—set out to approach 20 retailers each. The target list included primarily locally-owned businesses in Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Homewood, 5 Points South, Hoover, Inverness and Trussville. The committee began by approaching businesses that were already supporting the League through advertising or donations, so they were aware of the opportunity first. Shaia’s of Homewood, Inc. was the first retailer to commit. Sorrells recalls visiting Mr. Shaia to discuss the card. “He told me that a long-time business colleague and friend had a men’s clothing store in Austin that had tremendous success with the Holiday Shopping Card. He signed the contract that day.” The committee secured a total of 88 retailers to participate in the first sale. Despite the initial success of the card, the League failed to make a profit in 2006. The second year, an expanded committee grew the retailer list to 250 and doubled the sales of the card. The popularity of the fundraiser ensued over the years with exponential growth.
Elisabeth Lyman, now a Sustainer, spent five years of her League career with the fundraiser and was responsible for much of its success. She served as SSS Chair in both 2008 and 2009 and as Co-Chair from 2010-12. “Shop Save and Share has seen steady growth every year since 2006,” says Lyman. “Each year the fundraiser grew between 20-30 percent in [the number of] cards sold and I anticipate the growth will continue. The beauty of SSS is that it has very little overhead and there is no ceiling to keep it from reaching the sky.” In 2014, the card raised more than $100,000 for its first time. Once a novel idea, shoppers now flock from all parts of Alabama to take advantage of the unique savings. Because many of the participating retailers rarely offer sales, SSS provides a rare opportunity to receive discounts. Many shoppers dedicate this time to tackle their holiday shopping lists. JLB Fund Development Vice President Carrie Juliano identifies another key to the fundraiser’s success. “It really is a win-win for retailers to participate. Not only do they experience a bump in their sales, but they are also identified as being a partner with an organization who puts every penny made from the sale of the card straight back into the community.” Current SSS committee members have been working diligently to secure retailers and sell cards to ensure success of this year’s fundraiser. And they’re seeing success already. This year, the committee secured 554
retailers, breaking yet another record. Alabama Outdoors has participated in SSS since 2009. Walter McCorkle, Director of Marketing, says the stores look forward to being part of the fundraiser each year. “It is a privilege to be a part of an event that allows us to give back to the community. Our customers love the Shop Save & Share event. The Junior League of Birmingham does a tremendous job of marketing and celebrating the event and its participating retailers. Alabama Outdoors is thrilled to continue our participation and partnership with the Junior League of Birmingham.” What began as a small seed 10 years ago is now one of the League’s most successful annual fundraisers. Lyman continues to see its dynamic potential. “My dream is that as Shop Save & Share grows, one day it will make a million dollars, just like the Holiday Card does in Houston. Just think of what a million dollars could do for the less fortunate women and children of Birmingham.” “The Chairs of previous years have really laid the groundwork for success,” says Emily Cotney, current SSS Chair. “We work hard, but because of the success of the previous events, it becomes an easier sell. Each year becomes an exercise in laying the groundwork for success in subsequent years.”
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EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015-2016
Leigh Haver
Lauren Roberts
ACTIVE YEAR: 2007
ACTIVE YEAR: 2007
Communications Vice President
HOMETOWN: Dothan, Ala.
HOMETOWN: Baton Rouge, La.
ACTIVE YEAR: 2009
HOMETOWN: Roswell, Ga.
FAMILY: Husband, Will; Sam (8), Elizabeth (6), Stella (dog, 10)
FAMILY: Husband, Stuart; Jack (9), Rosemary (8), Evelyn (5)
HOMETOWN: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
FAMILY: Husband, Tatum; Eleanor (7)
JOB/COMPANY: Private Banker/ Iberia Bank
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Push yourself to try something new. Try a new placement often, even if you’re unsure. You will learn more about yourself and your community if you do.
President
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Embrace the variety of what the League offers and treat each experience as an opportunity to learn something new about yourself, develop an untapped skill or make a difference in the lives of others. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
President-Elect
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” Fred Rogers
Wendy Johnson
FAMILY: Husband, Michael; Maribel (9), Celia (7) ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Develop a sense of pride and accomplishment in whatever you do. Focus on filling your soul, not a checked box. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “When we grow old, there can only be one regret—not to have given enough of ourselves.” Eleonora Duse
Alison Lassiter
Community Vice President ACTIVE YEAR: 2006
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. Push yourself and be rewarded! You will be a more knowledgeable volunteer and reap the benefits of training and new skills.
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Amanda Saint
Carrie Juliano
Becky Holt
Lindsey Tanner
ACTIVE YEAR: 2008
ACTIVE YEAR: 2009
ACTIVE YEAR: 2010
ACTIVE YEAR: 2007
HOMETOWN: Murfreesboro, Tenn.
HOMETOWN: Birmingham, Ala.
HOMETOWN: Brandon, Miss.
HOMETOWN: Mobile, Ala.
FAMILY: Husband, Brian; Will (6)
FAMILY: fiancé, Brett Laney; Jeter (maltese), Tucker (golden retriever)
FAMILY: Husband, Tyler; Jonathan (4); Maggie (2)
FAMILY: Some awesome nieces and nephews!
JOB/COMPANY: Speech Language Pathologist
JOB/COMPANY: Accounting and Finance Recruiter/Vaco
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Just show up! Every event, meeting or volunteer session that you attend is a new chance to make a positive impact in someone’s life, including your own.
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: The years that I have put more into the League are the years that I have been the most fulfilled. If you want to feel the benefits of membership in JLB, invest in it. Roll up your sleeves and get involved.
Finance Vice President
JOB/COMPANY: Regions Bank ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: During the years you have the opportunity, branch out, take a leadership position or do a little extra. You will be amazed at the sense of accomplishment and community, not to mention new friends you will have. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” Margaret Mead
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Fund Development VP
JOB/COMPANY: Senior Sales Representative/Eli Lilly & Company ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Communicate, communicate, communicate! If you are in a role that doesn’t work for you or you have a life event that changes your circumstances, reach out to us. The League needs you. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “A candle loses no light by lighting another candle.” James Keller
Member Liaison
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “Perhaps this is the moment for which you were created.” Esther 4:14
Membership VP
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than the ones that you did do. So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
Ragan Cain
Amanda Watkins
Anne Marie Everly
Mary Evans
ACTIVE YEAR: 2005
ACTIVE YEAR: 2009
ACTIVE YEAR: 2005
ACTIVE YEAR: 2008
HOMETOWN: Eufaula, Ala.
HOMETOWN: Midland, Tex.
HOMETOWN: Nashville, Tenn.
HOMETOWN: Montgomery, Ala.
FAMILY: Husband, Bradley
FAMILY: Husband, Andy; baby Watkins due Oct. 17
FAMILY: Husband, Joe; George & Gracie (8), Harry Potter (dog, 2)
FAMILY: Husband, Adam; William (11), John (8), George (7)
JOB/COMPANY: Social Media Consultant & Partner/Virtual Marketing Studio
JOB/COMPANY: CPA/BBVA Compass
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Each year of your League experience is going to look different as you go through different seasons of life. Some years you might need something lighter, and other years you’ll have time to dig a little deeper. Don’t give up when you feel squeezed on time. The friendships you make and the time you give are so rewarding!
Planning Vice President
JOB/COMPANY: Vice President and Treasurer/Tacala, LLC ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: From Karen Henning of CareerScape, “Be the first to force everyone to do their best, or be the last to wake them up and leave a lasting impression; be vulnerable, honest and self-deprecating; take a risk; humor provides perspective.” INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: In honor of Leigh Haver, my favorite Dave Matthews lyric is, “What I want is what I’ve not got, and what I need is all around me.”
Training Vice President
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Intention is one of the most powerful forces there is. Whatever you choose to do during this League year, embrace it and commit fully to it. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it! INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “No amount of regret changes the past. No amount of anxiety changes the future. Any amount of gratitude changes the present.” Ann Voskamp
Volunteer VP
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: The League is what you make of it. Put your whole heart into your placement and take advantage of the many leadership opportunities the League has to offer – where you land might surprise you. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” James Dolittle
Nominating Director
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “You never regret being kind.” Nicole Shepherd
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Kate Mather
Katy Eldridge
Caroline Bolvig
ACTIVE YEAR: 2006
ACTIVE YEAR: 2009
ACTIVE YEAR: 1987
HOMETOWN: Birmingham, Ala.
HOMETOWN: Lexington, Ky.
HOMETOWN: Kingsport, Tenn.
FAMILY: Husband, Zach; Will (9), Julia (7) , Griffin (3)
FAMILY: Husband, Jamey; Howie (10), Barrett (8)
FAMILY: Tucker (25), Petersen (23)
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Find your fit. Early in your League career, think about what you want to get out of your League experience and plan accordingly. Evaluate each year to see if it was a fulfilling experience for you. When you find something that feels worthwhile, time goes by quickly because you believe in the mission.
JOB/COMPANY: Shareholder/ Maynard Cooper & Gale
JOB/COMPANY: Vice President of Major Gifts/United Way of Central Alabama
Governance Director
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “Be kinder than necessary.” J.M. Barrie
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Recording Secretary
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: If you don’t love what you’re doing, there is a place for you in the League where you will. Don’t give up until you find what speaks to your heart. What you do matters. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “I have learned that the best way to lift one’s self up is to help someone else.” Booker T. Washington
Sustainer Advisor
ADVICE TO MEMBERS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THEIR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE: Get involved and make the most of it! INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
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BEEF AND RYE BITS
BLACK EYED PEA DIP
Yield: 70-80
Serves 12
1 pound lean ground beef 1 pound sausage Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 (8-ounce) box Velveeta cheese, diced 2 loaves Pepperidge Farm party rye
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon jalapeno juice
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix ground beef, sausage, salt, pepper and seasoned salt. Add onion to mixture and brown in skillet. Pour off grease. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Spread bread with meat and cheese mixture. Freeze or bake immediately for 8-10 minutes.
1½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese ¼ cup butter 1 (3-ounce) can deviled ham 3 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
Cook peas 2 minutes and drain. Lightly mash peas and mix with salt and next 6 ingredients. Pour into a 9-inch round baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve warm
© Food for Thought, pg 25
© Magic, pg 29
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PUMPKIN BARS For the bars: 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 cups cooked, pureed pumpkin (or Libby’s canned) 1 cup oil
2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Beat eggs in mixing bowl. Add sugar and beat well. Add pumpkin and oil, then stir in dry ingredients. Pour into ungreased 15 ½” x 10 ½” x 1” jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. For the frosting: 1 (3-ounce) package softened cream cheese ½ cup butter 1 tablespoon cream
1 teaspoon vanilla ½-¾ box (1 pound) confectioner’s sugar
Cream together cream cheese and butter. Add cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioner’s sugar until frosting is spreadable. Frost bars when cool.
WARM TORTELLINI SOUP Makes 6 cups 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 9 ounces fresh chicken tortellini or cheese tortellini 1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can diced Italian-style tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1¼ tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Bring the broth to a boil in a stockpot over medium heat and add the pasta. Cook for 4 minutes and stir in the beans and undrained tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
© Tables of Content , pg 165 © Magic, pg 310
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THE SPIRIT OF ONE, T H E I M PA C T O F M A N Y How Birmingham’s Largest Volunteer Organization Creates Change, One Woman at a Time B Y
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Fifth-year Active Kim Shoemaker is an example of a busy
professional who finds a way to volunteer despite the challenges life presents. As a national business development director for a Fortune 500 company, Shoemaker appreciates the opportunity to serve. “I joined the League because of the variety of opportunities it offers for me to contribute to my community and make a difference,” says Shoemaker. A mindset of giving to the community guides League members to give their efforts to the great purpose of the organization. Multiply this by more than 1,000 active and provisional volunteers and it’s evident how The Junior League of Birmingham becomes one incredible force in the Birmingham metro area. “The YWCA Central Alabama would not be able to offer our critically important Children in Crisis program without the financial support and time commitment of the volunteers of the Junior League of Birmingham,” says Amanda Carmichael, YWCA Assistant Director of Domestic Violence Services. Carmichael explains that the program offers children and teens the opportunity to learn about how they are affected by family violence in a place where they are safe to express their feelings. JLB volunteers help children understand that violence at home is not their fault, teach them how to stay safe during episodes of violence and help them learn what healthy relationships really look like. “By teaching all of these valuable lessons to children and teens exposed to domestic violence, JLB volunteers are truly helping break the cycle of violence within families in our community,” says Carmichael. “They are
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ensuring future generations have stronger, healthier relationships, which contributes to stronger, healthier communities for us all.” The ability to contribute to such an impact draws service-minded women to the organization. Provisional Christy Roach jumped into her League commitment with both feet, agreeing to chair her provisional group and planning a Yummy Truck service project. “I joined the League because I saw the impact these women make throughout our city in so many different ways,” she says. “They see a need and find a way to meet it. There are also so many ways to grow in the League through training and serving the community. If there is a philanthropy or mission that you are involved in or are moved by, they encourage and empower women to go forward and make a difference.” If you evaluate the contributions of League members at the individual level, the typical volunteer commits to 40 placement hours, 5-10 hours of membership meetings and training events and six hours of shiftwork each year. This does not include time spent supporting fundraising events or taking on the extra responsibility of leadership roles within the League. Over the course of a 10-year commitment to the League, volunteers often contribute more than 500 hours of their time. The annual financial value of our members’ service is far more than most individuals can accomplish alone--more than $1.2 million. When combined with the League’s mission-based spending of $842,650 to support community projects, the total impact is $2.1 million, enough to affect real change in the community. “It’s a challenge to know where the greatest needs are as an individual. But with the League’s organized approach, deep ties and understanding of the community, it takes that burden off of me, and all I have to do is choose where I want to focus my efforts,” says Shoemaker.
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C O M M U N I T Y I M PA C T “We can change lives through our programs only because of the ongoing support we receive from people like you. Offering a simple ‘Thank You’ for your gift never feels like it’s enough...because what you’ve done is to help us change lives.” Karen Kapp, Executive Director, Better Basics
“Thank you for your thoughtful and generous gift to Rape Response in addition to all of the support you already give to us. You are making a difference with our clients and our whole community!” Meg McGlamery, Executive Director, Crisis Center
“We just...graduated 45 outstanding high school leaders from our program. As always, we could not accomplish this without the assistance of JLB volunteers.” Susie Abbott, Executive Director, Youth Leadership Forum
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A B I G M O V E F O R P R E S C H O O L PA R T N E R S B Y
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PreSchool Partners, a longstanding community partner of the Junior League of Birmingham, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a monumental move. After years of renting, sharing space and holding programs in multiple locations each week, PreSchool Partners broke ground on a new home in March. On Aug. 31, the staff eagerly welcomed students through the doors of a beautiful new building for the beginning of the 2015-16 school year. JLB has partnered with PreSchool Partners for 18 years, providing both volunteers and financial support. The League is proud to have been a part of Operation Schoolhouse, the $2.6 million capital campaign that brought the new facility to life. In 2013, Capstone Real Estate Investments purchased the former McElwain Elementary School, on behalf of PreSchool Partners. Since that time, the community has rallied around Operation Schoolhouse, creating excitement around the project, according to Lella Carl Hamiter, Executive Director of PreSchool Partners. Hamiter applied for grant money from the JLB Beeson Community Fund last fall and the committee approved a gift of $100,000. “This gift made a huge impact on our capital campaign because it showed us that the League believes in what we are doing [as well as] a willingness to partner with us on that mission,” says Hamiter. “We have been amazed at the generosity of our community in making this dream a reality.”
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PreSchool Partners placed great importance on recognizing all who contributed to Operation Schoolhouse. For Hamiter, these community partnerships are the true “foundation” of the building. The names of the capital campaign supporters are displayed throughout the new school. JLB is recognized in the entry to one of the children’s wings of the school. Here, PreSchool Partners and JLB volunteers will continue the mission of school readiness. PreSchool Partners began in 1995 when volunteer tutors realized their students were not prepared for academic success prior to kindergarten. They responded by creating a program to involve parents as well as three- and four-year-old children in North Birmingham. The PreSchool Partners mission became “to equip families of at-risk preschool children with the skills necessary to achieve school readiness,” according to the PreSchool Partners website. In recent years, the school annually served 70 children and their parents who would otherwise be unable to afford preschool. The new facility will enable PreSchool Partners to expand the program’s reach by 60% to 110 children each year. Each child receives more than 800 hours of instruction with trained teachers and staff. Classrooms are led by two teachers and the program maintains small class sizes. Three-year-old classes enjoy a five-to-one student to teacher ratio, while four-year-olds have a six-to-one ratio. Students learn general classroom behavior, social skills and engage in activities to sharpen recognition and understand-
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more likely to be arrested for a violent crime
more likely to become a teen parent
more likely to drop out of school
more likely to never hold a job
more likely to spend the rest of their life in poverty
Preschool Partners’ New Facility Provides The ability to expand the program by 60% to serve more families The program to be held in the same location all week A facility with better safety features A rainy day activity room Offices for all staff members An enlarged and enhanced playground For the program to be licensed
Most importantly—a place to call home for the first time in 20 years ing of numbers, letters, shapes and colors. The children enjoy class time as well as enrichment activities such as art, music and computer. Ten JLB volunteers currently serve PreSchool Partners. Katherine Robinson, a sixyear volunteer with the school, serves as JLB PreSchool Partners Chair. She assists Program Director Allyson Mouron in training and staffing each program. JLB tutors work with students on a weekly basis. They review and practice skills learned in the classroom and tailor activities to the children’s needs. Tutoring is provided to students who need further review and to those who need enrichment. JLB members assist with an annual health fair and also distribute helmets and age-appropriate car seats to children and families as part of the program. The focus of PreSchool Partners extends beyond the students. In order for their children to be enrolled, parents are required to attend classes on Monday mornings. Community professionals teach subjects such as
nutrition, financial management and child development. In addition, parents participate in “Families Reading Together,” a literacy program supported by the League providing children’s books to share at home. Throughout the year, each family receives 28 books to help create a quality home library. JLB volunteers help the parents understand the importance of interacting with their children while reading. League volunteers serve in many other capacities. Art volunteers attend a weekly class and assist with creative hands-on projects. The enrichment volunteer arranges the students’ computer, dance and music programs on Mondays. She also organizes teacher appreciation lunches, a fall festival and graduation. Additionally, JLB volunteers are available to support the staff with special events and field trips throughout the year. Mouron praises the work of the JLB members, eight of whom are returning volunteers. “Anytime the kids or parents get special attention from a volunteer, it’s helpful. The stu-
dents would not make as much progress without the tutors. The Health Fair wouldn’t be as beneficial without [their help]. The families wouldn’t have home libraries without Families Reading Together and the art volunteers allow the kids to be creative.” The building was designed specifically to accommodate the needs of PreSchool Partners. The additional space in the new facility allows programming for all students and parents to be held in one location. Hamiter is ecstatic about the new classrooms, meeting rooms, offices and play areas. She says the anticipation was palpable among board members, advisors, staff and teachers who were eager to welcome students to see all the new facilities can offer them. Mouron dreamed of the first day of school, stating that “I kept imagining what the parents’ and kids’ precious faces were going to look like when they saw it for the first time, and I think it was beyond my imagination.”
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H E L P I N G YO U N G W O M E N A C H I E V E 2015 JLB Scholarship Recipients B Y
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True to its mission of developing the potential of women, the Junior League of Birmingham scholarship program di-
rectly impacts the lives of young women in our community. Although the number of scholarships awarded and the amount varies from year to year, the impact on the individual is constant.The League recognized recipients of the 2015 scholarships at the Community Circle Breakfast in March. This year, ten women who demonstrated outstanding volunteer service in the community each received one-year scholarships in the amount of $3,500. Each applicant was evaluated on academics, extracurricular activities and community involvement, as well as an essay on how she would solve an issue facing the community. All recipients are enrolled as full- or parttime students in either a two- or four-year undergraduate, graduate or vocational-technical program at an accredited private or public school for the upcoming year.
GRAZIELLA CAMATA Senior, Vestavia Hills High School Trilingual; National Merit Finalist; President of the National Honor Society; counselor at a camp in Brazil; member of Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills; Alabama Youth Symphony cellist; conducted research at University Chemistry Laboratory; member of the We The People Team “Graziella describes herself as a liberal, cello-playing, Hispanic-American who can get along with anyone. She enjoys a good football game and likes to shop. She can fit into every group, but does not fall into any stereotype. She refuses to accept information just because a textbook prints it and always looks for the deeper, complex answers and reasons behind everything. She will be an incredible addition to the institution lucky enough to have her.” Oliver Aaron, Vestavia Hills High School College Counselor
SARAH CLIFTON First-year graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alabama Graduate of Pleasant Grove High School and the University of Montevallo; volunteer at Children’s of Alabama (363 hours to date), member of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association; works as a nanny “Sarah is always upbeat, caring and giving to the children at the hospital. She has volunteered in several different areas of the hospital, including the Sugar Plum Shop at Christmas and Fun Night at the Harbor. She helped start a new volunteer program at Children’s South on Acton Road. Sarah never says no to our department – even while attending graduate school in Tuscaloosa.” Howard Holmes, Volunteer Coordinator at Children’s of Alabama
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ELEXIA COLEMAN Senior, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate High School/ Shades Valley Volunteers at the Civil Rights Institute; Foundation Chair of the Birmingham Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; Ms. Tower in the SCIB/Shades Valley Scholarship Pageant; participant in the Jefferson County Distinguished Young Women Program; Senior Class President; Varsity Cheerleader “As a state representative for one of the most severely impacted areas [by the tornadoes of 2011], I witnessed people from all walks of life volunteering and lending a helping hand, but it was the level of hard work, dedication and team leadership exhibited by Elexia that caught my attention. She was unwavering in her commitment to serve every man, woman, boy or girl in need, even sacrificing as a teen her own summer activities to assist families in need. She is the epitome of a servant leader and is destined to succeed.” Juandalynn D. Givan, Alabama State Representative
JORDAN COTNEY Senior, Spain Park High School Winner of the Spain Park Scholars Award; Spain Park representative to Alabama Girls’ State; recipient of President’s Volunteer Service Award; National Honor Society member; member of Youth Leadership Shelby County; Varsity Cheerleader; Captain of the basketball team; Hoover Belle; Children’s of Alabama volunteer “It is easier to make a list of things that Jordan is not involved in rather than a list of all of her accomplishments. Outside of standard leadership positions, Jordan has spent over 800 hours volunteering in and around our community. Jordan does these things not for the sake of resume building, but because they are meaningful to her. She is a portrait of true service…a true servant leader.” Tracy Prater, Spain Park High School Guidance Counselor
RACHEL FEDYK Senior, Spain Park High School Member of a family providing foster care to 15 children for the past three years; Peer Helper; Co-Captain of the Color Guard; member and Sectional Leader of the Spain Park Chamber Choir; works as a cashier at Zaxby’s and as a manager at Michael’s “As a member of a foster family, Rachel ‘shares’ herself and her family without personal regard or resentment. Rachel is mature, humble and appreciative of her opportunities. I consider it an honor to write a recommendation for such a gifted and talented young lady. I am so impressed with Rachel that a brief counselor letter does not begin to scratch the surface.” Tracy Prater, Spain Park High School Guidance Counselor
OLIVIA JONES Senior, The Altamont School National Merit Finalist; member of Avondale Tutoring Club; Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient; Class President; Captain of the girls’ swim team; Teaches Latin to second graders; Created children’s libraries at Head Start Centers around Birmingham; works part-time at Once Upon a Time “Olivia is one of those people who make the world around them a better place. She’s always on the lookout for ways she can improve herself and the world around her. I could not recommend anyone more highly than Olivia Jones. She is academically, emotionally, and intellectually deserving of any scholarship you may award.” William Crowe, Altamont School Latin teacher
JOY KORLEY Senior, Homewood High School Volunteer at the Bell Center Youth Alliance; member of Service Over Self Missions, Volunteer at Jimmie Hale Mission and LoveLady Center; member of the track and field team; member of the Homewood Patriot Marching Band; Class President; President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Patriot Pride Ambassador “Joy has been a positive force in our community – serving, encouraging and being a wonderful role model. She has been an active force for good [in our community] and her journey will unfold in amazing ways.” Rachel Estes, Homewood community leader
KALYN MCMILLAN
WHITNEY POOLE Second-year student at Birmingham School of Law University of Alabama graduate; Camp Smile-a-Mile Junior Board member, Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Junior Board member; Junior League of Birmingham member and Photography Chair; Full-time Senior Complex Litigation Specialist at ProAssurance “There are not enough words to explain how impressive Ms. Poole is. I have witnessed first-hand her desire not only to be a great student, but to also share that knowledge with others. Law school is highly competitive, and each student is competing with each other for grades, but that does not stop Ms. Poole from wanting to help and encourage others to be their best as well.” Stacy Hansen, Birmingham School of Law professor
Senior, P.D. Jackson-Olin High School Academy of Health Sciences
AMICA RAPADAS
President of local chapter of Academy of Health Science; State President of HOSA; Member of Youth Leadership Forum; President of Youth Addiction Prevention Coalition; volunteer at Rafiki Village Orphanage in Ghana; Delegate to AnyTown Alabama; Youth Serve volunteer; volunteer in P.D. Jackson-Olin High School Health Clinic
Senior, Homewood High School
“Kaylyn’s assessment of the ‘world as her community’ has always driven her desire to serve others. As a result, she became a member of Peace Birmingham, where she was selected to be a global ambassador for Birmingham and traveled to Ghana. There she delivered brown baby dolls [that she had collected as part of the “Brown Baby Project”] to children at the Rafiki village orphanage. Kalyn’s genuine concern for the welfare of others makes her an excellent choice for your scholarship.” Fredia Freeman, P.D. Jackson-Olin High School Academy of Health Sciences Guidance Counselor
National Honor Society member; Youth Leadership Forum of Birmingham member; Star Spangled Dance Line member; Chamber Winds Symphony member; Vice President of Key Club; President of Mu Alpha Theta; Vice President of Beta Club; Relay for Life Team Member Born in the Philippines, Amica moved to Alabama when she was just 8 years old. She says she has been humbled by what she describes as her “extraordinary life” in the U.S. and says she wants to use it to do something extraordinary for others because she believes to whom much is given, much is required. “Amica has been a model leader and student who consistently is composed, collected, confident, humble and fun. She is a woman of integrity both in and out of the classroom.” Timothy Hurry, Homewood High School teacher
Picture above: Scholarship winners pose with their certificates along with immediate past president Alison Scott, President Leigh Haver, and President-Elect, Lauren Roberts.
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CAMP GOES A B O V E A N D B E YO N D TO P R E PA R E F R E S H M E N FOR COLLEGE B Y
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For students graduating from high school, scholarships and assistance are available for costs such as tuition, housing and meals. However, students are often on their own to purchase items like study supplies, bedding and accessories to make their dorm rooms feel like home. On July 20, Junior League of Birmingham volunteers helped facilitate a special shopping trip for a deserving group on their way to college. College Admissions Made Possible (CAMP) is a nonprofit organization that helps firstgeneration college students in the Birmingham area transition to college. The program guides them through the college admissions process, teaching ACT preparation classes and planning onsite college visits. JLB volunteers assist with various aspects of the program, which culminates in a shopping spree for a group of college freshmen. JLB provided each of the 11 students with a $500 gift card to spend at Bed Bath and Beyond, where they also received 20 percent off their entire purchase. JLB CAMP Placement Chair Sidney Shackleford enjoyed being part of the experience. “Our first activity for the CAMP placement was a special one,” she says. “To help the students budget while they were shopping, we
provided calculators, notebooks and Bed Bath & Beyond’s suggestion list.” JLB volunteer Laura Bartlett accompanied Bessemer City High School graduate Jamila Brooks on her shopping trip. “Jamila was so excited about coordinating her dorm room. She really impressed me with her preparation before the shopping event— she and her sister had preselected her items and even had her shopping list organized by the item locations in the store. She is now situated in a color-coordinated and well-appointed dorm room at Talladega College.” Bartlett believes the experience helps set up students like Brooks for success in college. “Jamila is a planner and a motivated young woman, and I know she has a bright future ahead of her at Talledega College and beyond.”
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Congratulations to IBERIABANK’s Leigh Haver, Junior League Board President this year! We wish you much success as you lead this important organization.
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C E L E B R AT I N G T H E H I S TO R Y OF MARKE T NOEL While its name has changed over the years, the fall event continues to support the mission of the League B Y
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The Junior League of Birmingham celebrates its 25th annual fall holiday market event in November. The roots of what is now Market Noel can be traced back to two former League events. Despite changes in name and logo, venue and format over the years, the League’s commitment to using funds raised from this event to impact the community remains unwavering. The Birmingham Antiques Show
The Birmingham Antiques Show, founded in 1980 by Susan Greene Pitts, started as a Birmingham Music Club project. After two years of failing to produce profits, BMC offered sponsorship of the show to the League in 1982. JLB leaders accepted the opportunity to develop a new fundraiser to replace sponsorship of the Birmingham International Indoor Tennis Tournament, which ended in 1979. “We saw the show as a vehicle to bring museum-quality art, accessories and furniture to our city, as well as a venue for speakers and an attraction for out-of-town guests,” says Diana Plosser, who served as JLB Treasurer
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when the League took on the sponsorship. She became Chair of the event the following year. “It was a way to educate our community and enhance the League’s involvement in promoting the arts while raising funds.” The show was a three-day event held at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center featuring 35 antique dealers, a preview party, tea room, guided tours, lectures and more. To keep JLB volunteers in existing placements, Plosser was assisted by just 12 members the first year. “It was my privilege to work with the exceptional women who helped pull off that first show,” she said. “The determination of that small committee provided the foundation on which today’s Market Noel was built.” The Birmingham Antiques Show planners meticulously selected antique dealers to appeal to a range of attendees, from serious collectors to first-time buyers. The quality and variety of offerings made the show a major attraction in the Southeast. A 1992 Newsheet article on the event’s 10-year anniversary reflects on the elaborate themes and decor featured in the show each year, “artfully conjuring up images of everything from a holiday wonderland to the sidewalks of Paris.” The show earned impressive net profits of $27,000 that first year. Profits steadily increased each fall thereafter, surpassing $100,000 in 1986 and exceeding $1 million in cumulative net proceeds by 1992. In 1993, League leaders changed the name of the event to the Birmingham Antiques and Garden Show to add a southern gardening emphasis.
The League launches the Fall Market shopping event at the JLB building
The Birmingham Antiques Show becomes the Birmingham Antiques and Garden Show
The Fall Market event merges with the Antiques and Garden Show to become The Birmingham Antiques, Gardens and Gifts Market
The Birmingham Antiques, Gardens and Gifts Market becomes The Market
The Market moves to the Cahaba Grand Conference Center
The Market becomes Market Noel
JLB celebrates 25 years of hosting a holiday market event
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The Fall Market
Meanwhile, in 1989, the League held a “Fall Shopping Fantasy” at the JLB building to offer members a unique holiday shopping experience. The following year, the name was changed to the Fall Market. The event was opened to friends and family of League members and featured a variety of merchandise from toys to jewelry. To broaden the appeal of both the Fall Market and the Birmingham Antiques and Garden Show, the two events merged in 1999 to become the Birmingham Antiques, Garden & Gifts Market. The new event remained at the BJCC and adopted the format, special parties and events of the Antiques show, adding a holiday shopping component from the Fall Market. In 2005, the event became The Market, assuming a new logo and dropping the antiques and garden themes to focus exclusively on gift and accessory vendors. JLB leaders had observed Leagues in other cities having great success with such gift markets. Sustainer Virginia Amason, who chaired the event in 2005, says, “I most enjoyed the camaraderie and friendships we made during the many hours of producing the new show. It was a transitional year, but an important and successful one.”
Market Noel
In 2013, League leaders again adapted the fundraiser with a renewed vision and a new name—Market Noel. “The rebrand to Market Noel helped attract new vendors,” says 2013 Market Noel Chair Mary Evans, who led the rebranding efforts. “Our hope was that old favorites would continue to come, but new, fresh merchandise would come in from vendors around the country.” The event continues to be held at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center each November. Current Market Noel Chair Paige Drew and her committee of 52 volunteers have been diligently planning this year’s event for many months to continue the success of the fundraiser.
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“Market Noel has a huge impact on our community partners and, like our other fundraising events, raises funds that go straight back to the community,” explains JLB Fund Development Vice President Carrie Juliano. “This year’s committee has done a fabulous job in creating new special events that will continue to make Market Noel attractive to both vendors and visitors.” Drew shares that Market Noel’s success relies on the support of volunteers who constantly focus on the funds that the event raises. “What I like most about Market Noel is that, as a committee, we are able to see the funds we raise,” she says. “I see this huge event that people put their hearts into planning, and I see first-hand the dollars it brings. Every time I see a vendor sign up or a visitor come through the door, I see the money coming in. I know where all the funds go, and that’s what makes this rewarding.” Drew is especially proud of the efforts Market Noel committee members make to help vendors load and unload their booths at the start and end of the show. “We’re unique in that we offer a smile and a helping hand to our vendors,” she adds. “The main focus of our committee during the week of the event is to help vendors in any way we can, and they always compliment us on this.” Market Noel also features special events and giveaways thanks to a variety of community sponsors. “As the Market Noel Special Events Chair last year, I was thrilled to see the overwhelmingly positive reaction when we introduced Preview Noel and Market Bliss,” says Market Noel Chair-Elect Julia Meyers. “We are excited to continue that momentum this year and can’t wait to see everyone’s reactions to this year’s special events!” The commitment of League members to Market Noel and its preceding events over the last 25 years have made this annual fall fundraiser a success supporting the JLB mission of service to the community.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BIRMINGHAM
NOVEMBER 19-21, 2015 cahaba grand conference center . marketnoel.net SCHEDULE Thursday, November 19 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.*
Friday, November 20 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, November 21 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. *Stroller Free: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
TICKETS $12 General Admission $48 Preview Noel* $36 Market Bliss* $24 Rock the Runway $10 Group Ticket** $24 Three Day Must-Have Pass * Valet available for $6 ** Groups of 10 or more
EVENTS Preview Noel & Man Cave Wednesday, November 18 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Market Bliss
Friday, November 20 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Rock the Runway
Saturday, November 21 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
SPONSORS The Lochamy Brothers Sean Heninger Bromberg’s Tonya Jones Salon Rare Transportation City Paper Cathead Vodka Avo & Dram The Fresh Market Lilly Pulitzer Sister Schubert Evans Meat United -Johnson Brothers Heidi’s Heavenly Cookies Royal Cup Good People Brewing Co.
The 2015 Market Noel Committee is proud to celebrate the 25th year of Market Noel, Birmingham’s premier holiday shopping event! We invite you to delight in the holiday season with fabulous special events and extraordinary shopping from over 100 unique merchants. We look forward to celebrating with you. Be Bold... Be Bright! - Paige Drew, Chair
Photo courtesy Nik Layman PhotoVideo Location courtesy MCJ Company
Schedule of Events WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Preview Noel & The Man Cave 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Preview Noel kicks off the Birmingham holiday season with a merry sneak peek into Market Noel. VIP guests are greeted with signature swag bags before an evening of private shopping and silent auction to welcome the gifting season. While the ladies shop and try their chances in the Diamond Drop by Diamonds Direct, the men are invited to enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres in the Man Cave with a beer and bourbon tasting from Good People Brewing and Dram as well as live music from Sean Heninger and entertainment from featured emcees, The Lochamy Brothers of the SEC Network.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
A Wine-derful Event Member Training 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year! Enjoy a wine tasting class presented by the UnitedJohnson Brothers while enjoying cheese and crackers from Cafe Iz, all while earning a member training credit. Spots are limited to the first 50 to register.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Market Bliss - A Night of Beauty & Bubbles 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
It’s Girls’ Night Out! Market Noel’s most popular night is back! Ladies will enjoy a beauty bar from Tonya Jones Salon, glasses of bubbles and specialty cocktails from Cathead Vodka, and sweet treats. Guests are invited to enter in a chance to win a treatment package from Dr. Jason Jack of Plastic Surgery Specialists and a one-of-a kind piece of jewelry from Diamonds Direct that will catch every girl’s eye.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Rock the Runway - Couture for a Cause 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy a fashion show hosted by Lilly Pulitzer and Market Noel’s most fashionable vendors Tickets include mimosas, a coffee bar from Royal Cup and brunch bites from The Fresh Market. Guests will leave inspired by our young models including heartwarming appearances from our community partners.
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Martina Winston B Y
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Martina Winston began to rethink her commitment to the Junior League of Birmingham toward the end of her first year as a Provisional. She had not felt drawn to any one project and imagined her time and talents might find a better home outside of the League. Fortunately her friend, current JLB President, Leigh Haver, urged Winston to join the Bargain Carousel team. She said, “the job isn’t glamorous, but I believe you are the lady for the challenge,” recalls Winston. She devoted herself to the fundraiser, and has since become a leader within the 5K for Kids and the JLB Provisional program.
Winston grew up in Chicago, but moved to Sulligent, Ala. at age 13. She remained in the South to attend Itawamba College in Mississippi, where she majored in Communications. She married her high school sweetheart, Corey, with whom she has two children, Jada and Jordan. When she’s not working at Protective Life as a human resources partner or volunteering with the League, you’ll find her coaching, cheerleading or teaching Zumba. This year, Winston serves as JLB Provisional Co-Chair. With an incoming class of 180 women, her responsibilities include educating and guiding the new members to their “home” in the League. Winston has served as a Provisional Advisor since 2013, and she is excited to help lead the group this year.
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“Martina is fun, organized, compassionate, respectful, thoughtful, and always full-speed
about to Zumba?” Winston recalls his big smile and treasures such opportunities to invest in the future of the community. Burgess sees Winston’s strong impact as an extension of her personality. “Her energy and excitement are infectious, and she instills fun in everything she does.” Winston and the provisional team are currently receiving praise from League leaders for planning fun, energetic meetings filled with costumes, props and dynamic speakers. Winston hopes their efforts ensure every new JLB member finds her place within the League.
ahead. She leads by example, listens to her team, and loves to get her hands dirty in the trenches.” Lauren Hayes, JLB Provisional Co-Chair
“This placement is very important to me because I have a strong passion for mentoring and developing future leaders,” she says. Provisional Co-Chair Lauren Hayes describes Winston’s leadership style as “high energy.” “Whether she’s running the adult clothing section at Bargain Carousel, pouring her passion into the Pelham Panther’s Youth Cheer and Football League, infusing endless energy into the JLB Provisional program or inspiring people through Zumba, she always devotes herself completely.” In addition to serving as Provisional Advisor, Winston continued to head up the Bargain Carousel Adult Clothing Department for four years. “I’ve been making other folks’ clothing look good ever since that conversation [with Haver],” she says. “I love Bargain Carousel. The crew holds a special place in my heart.” Winston says she enjoys finding new closets for the clothes sold at Bargain Carousel. Former Bargain Carousel Chair Elizabeth Burgess fondly recalls Winston’s fervor for sales. “This is a department that most people shy away from. However, Martina has a knack for staging the merchandise in a manner that can’t be matched. Working with Emily Roberts and Tammy Bryson, they transform a department that could be disorganized into a shopper’s dream. She has an eye for displaying merchandise. Martina doesn’t shy away from modeling anything from accessories to sweaters to ball gowns to make a sale.” Winston reports that, while she has fun modeling ball gowns at Bargain Carousel, her work with the 5K for Kids has provided some of her favorite moments. Known as the “Zumba Chick” to many, Winston taught fitness and healthy eating habits in a number of Birmingham city schools. Martina remembers one rewarding visit to Hemphill Elementary where a young boy approached her and said, “You’re the Zumba lady! Are we
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L to R: Ashelynn Falkenburg Smith, Elizabeth Burgess, Val Holman, Alison Scott, Caroline Ezelle
President’s Society is the Junior League of Birmingham’s annual giving campaign that exists to cultivate, advance and acknowledge the significant value of promoting voluntarism, community service and personal giving at a leadership level. President’s Society includes individuals and private foundations that donate $750 for a first time donor and $1,000 or more annually after the first year. Membership is renewed each year. Proceeds are used to fulfill the League’s mission. The JLB believes that proactive involvement and investment in the health, education, financial stability and safety of women and children strengthens the quality of family life and the community. President’s Society 2014-2015 includes 111 members who provided more than $130,000 in support of community outreach efforts.
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President’s Society Honorary Chair VA L E R I E G AY D E N HOLMAN B Y
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ACTIVE YEAR: 1989 JOB/COMPANY: Account Supervisor at Lewis Communications ALMA MATER: The University of Alabama FAMILY: Husband, George Holman; Gayden (graduate student at Denver Seminary) and Hinton (sophomore at the University of Alabama)
As a former president of the Junior League of Birmingham, Val Holman gave countless hours of dedicated service in support of the mission of the League. This year, she serves as honorary chair of the JLB President’s Society, the annual fund campaign that has raised more than $1.5 million to support the League’s community projects since it began 16 years ago. Holman’s commitment to the League made her an asset to the campaign. “We were focused on promoting the friendly, welcoming and engaging side of the League, so Val was a perfect fit as honorary chair,” says 2014-15 JLB President Alison Scott. “She embodies all those qualities. Her vivacious personality and trademark smile put everyone she meets at ease. Val represents so much of what we all aspire to be in the League.” Holman and her husband, George, graciously opened their home for the President’s Society cocktail party in March. The couple loves to entertain, so hosting the event was an ideal way to serve. “The response was overwhelmingly favorable since Val gives so generously of herself in so many ways”, says Sustainer and former JLB President Susie Abbott.
Now a sustaining member, Holman served in many roles as an active JLB member, from treasurer and technology chair to volunteer with Childcare Resources. She won the Dottie Haynes Service Award in 1998. Val also empowered the women around her, trusting her leadership team to make decisions and become accountable leaders.
“With Val’s help, President’s Society increased giving for the 2014-15 year,” says Caroline Ezelle, 2014-15 President’s Society Chair. “President’s Society is a unique opportunity for volunteers from yesterday, today and tomorrow to come together, and Val inspired us all to become the hands of change in the Birmingham community.”
Holman’s service to the League extends beyond Birmingham as well. She represented JLB within the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) and also worked with presidents from other large leagues across the country to address the AJLI board regarding important changes.
In addition to her League service, Holman has served on the Council for Excellence in Education, the McWane Science Center Board, as membership adviser for Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of Alabama and on the vestry at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. Recently she co-chaired the fundraising campaign for the new Bruno Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Birmingham, where she was successfully treated for breast cancer 11 years ago. Holman exemplifies the kind of impact a League member can continue to make in the community following years of dedicated service.
“Val is a wonderful JLB spokesperson,” says 2015-16 President’s Society Chair Ashelynn Falkenburg Smith. “She understands our mission and has always been a supporter. She believes in the League.” Holman’s legacy within the League endures. She served as the first Beeson Committee Chair and studied other grant-making organizations in order to develop initial guidelines, hiring the League’s first bookkeeper and improving technology through the purchase of fundraising software.
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Beth Adams
Jennifer & Jimmy Ard
Barbara & Leon Ashford
Candice Bagby
Mindy & Larry Boggs
Emily & Joel Branum
Elna R. Brendel
Emily & Dowe Bynum
Karen & Phil Carroll
Sheri & Houston Cook
Rebekah Elgin Council & Bryan Council
Cecilia Crenshaw
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Allison & Alan Crotwell
Cameron & Derrill Crowe
Katherine & Forrest DeBuys
Kay & Bruce Donnellan
Kathryn & Douglas Eckert
Liz & William Edwards
Anne Marie & Joe Everly
Caroline & Jay Ezelle
Carolyn Featheringill
Leigh & Keith Forstman
Mary & Jamie French
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Gillian Goodrich
Shaun Gray
Leigh & Jim Hancock
Mary & Victor Hanson
Penney Hartline
Susan & Wyatt Haskell
Leigh & Will Haver
Carey & Bill Hinds
Val & George Holman
Kate & Milton Johnson
Sallie & Jim Johnson
LaVonda & Perry Keel
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Sandy & Wayne Killion
Sheryl & Jon Kimerling
Dorothy Krusen
Lynn & Benny LaRussa
Alison & Tatum Lassiter
Holly & Chris Lollar
Kendyl & Chuck Lowe
Barrett & Rick MacKay
Kara & Delane Myers
Jessica & Page Naftel
Ashley Nicholson & Kenneth Regner
Jean & John Oliver FALL 2015 | NEWSHEET
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Margaret & Kip Porter
Claire & Jimmy Puckett
Valerie & Ron Ramsbacher
Joyce Ratliff & Bayard Tynes
Lora & Jeremy Retherford
Kristin Ritter
Lauren & Stuart Roberts
Kim & Bruce Rogers
Susan Salter & Steven Hydinger
Barbara & Joe Sandner
Alison & Stephen Scott
Jacqui & Leo Shaia
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Diana Slaughter
Emmie & Bill Smith
Mary & Eric Steadman
Linda & Jeff Stone
Ellie & Ryan Taylor
Martha Thompson
Mimi & Bill Tynes
Susan Waldrop
NOT PICTURED Susie and Joe Abbott Laura and Richard Abernathy Jaime and Keith Anderson Anonymous Sheila and Clarence Blair Pat Blinn Emmie and Herman Bolden
Maggie and Will Brooke Elizabeth D. Burgess Ragan and Brad Cain Teresa Callahan Jordan and Wes Caudell Debbie and Patrick Drummond Nancy Goedecke
Suzanne and Mike Graham Caroline P. Ireland Ann and Carl Jones Karen and Michael Luce Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Luckie, III Jobie Lynch Koko and Stan Mackin
Rosalind and Danny Markstein Kate and Zach Mather Heather and Phillip McWane Susie and John Molen Fairfax and Drayton Nabers Sandra M. Parker
Julie and Lee Pearce Ram Tool & Supply Company, Inc. Mrs. Sumner Johnson Rives Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith, Jr. Rebecca Smith Joan and Stan Starnes
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stutts Susan Stutts Mr. and Mrs. Lee Styslinger, II Jennifer and Mark J. Styslinger Susan and Hugh Thomas Gray and Lee Thuston FALL 2015 | NEWSHEET
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1922 CIRCLE (Member 10 or more years) Anonymous Barbara and Leon Ashford Candice W. Bagby Karen and Phil Carroll Dr. and Mrs. A. Derrill Crowe *Charter Member Liz and William Edwards *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Carolyn Burgess Featheringill Leigh King Forstman *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Mr. and Mrs. James S.M. French Gillian and Mike Goodrich *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Suzanne and Mike Graham Leigh and Jim Hancock *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Penney and Roger Hartline *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Susan and Wyatt Haskell *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Val and George Holman *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Caroline P. Ireland *Charter Member Sallie and Jim Johnson Ann and Carl Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kimerling *Charter Member Rosalind and Danny Markstein Heather and Phillip McWane *Charter Member Sandra M. Parker Margaret and Kip Porter *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Mrs. James K.V. Ratliff Mr. and Mrs. William D. Ritter *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Kimberly Justice Rogers *Charter Member Dr. Susan Salter and Mr. Steven Hydinger Jacquelyn and Leo A. Shaia Mr. and Mrs. William M. Slaughter *Charter Member *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thompson Judge and Mrs. Scott Vowell Susan and Glenn Waldrop
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PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE (Member five to nine years) Laura and Richard Abernathy Sheila and Clarence Blair Pat Blinn Emmie and Herman Bolden Maggie and Will Brooke Sheri S. Cook Kathryn and Douglas Eckert Anne Marie and Joe Everly Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gray, III Carey T. Hinds *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Sandra R. Killion *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Dorothy Gray Krusen *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Lynn and Benny LaRussa Holly and Chris Lollar Kendyl and Chuck Lowe Karen and Michael Luce Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Luckie, III Barrett and Rick MacKay Koko and Stan Mackin Fairfax and Drayton Nabers Mr. and Mrs. John T. Oliver, III Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ramsbacher *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Sandner, III Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith, Jr. Joan and Stan Starnes *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Linda and Jeff Stone Mr. and Mrs. Lee Styslinger, II Jennifer and Mark J. Styslinger Ellie and Ryan Taylor
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE (Member two to four years) Susie and Joe Abbott *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Beth and Scott Adams Jaime and Keith Anderson Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ard Mindy Boggs Emily and Joel Branum Elna R. Brendel Elizabeth D. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Dowe Bynum Ragan and Brad Cain Rebekah Elgin Council and Bryan Council Mr. and Mrs. Forrest DeBuys, III Kay B. Donnellan Debbie and Patrick Drummond Caroline and Jay Ezelle Julia R. Gardner Nancy Goedecke Mary and Victor Hanson Leigh and Will Haver Kate and Milton Johnson LaVonda and Perry Keel Alison and Tatum Lassiter Susie and John Molen Kara and Delane Myers *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Jessica and Page Naftel Ram Tool & Supply Company, Inc. Lora and Jeremy Retherford Mrs. Sumner Johnson Rives Lauren and Stuart Roberts Alison and Stephen Scott *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith, III Mary and Eric Steadman Gray and Lee Thuston Emily W. Tynes *Past Presidents’ Inner Circle George E. Wilbanks
COMMUNITY CIRCLE (First year Members) Teresa Callahan Jordan and Wes Caudell Cecilia Crenshaw Allison and Alan Crotwell Jobie Lynch Kate and Zach Mather Ashley Nicholson Julie and Lee Pearce Claire and Jimmy Puckett Rebecca Smith Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stutts Susan Stutts Susan and Hugh Thomas Callie and Lawrence Whatley Pam Yates
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JLB Little Leaguers JLB Project Yummy Magic Moments Fulfillment – Magic Moments Meals on Wheels – Jefferson County Council on Aging Mobile Food Bank – Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Mother’s Milk Bank of Alabama – Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Norwood Learning Garden – Norwood Resource Center Parents & Children’s Education Program – PreSchool Partners Prime Time and Weekends – Children’s Harbor Rape Response Advocate Program – Crisis Center SaveFirst: IMPACT Alabama Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) Teen Court – Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education Teen Leadership – Girls Inc. Wise Women – Oasis Women’s Counseling Center YLF – Youth Leadership Forum
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