Celebrating our successes 7 Little Leaguers 4
Corresponding Secretary’s report 7 Provisionals make their mark 4
Spring reading in literary corner 6 Kids in the Kitchen successful 3
Leadership training a colorful event 5 Meels on Wheels a Vital Service 2
S C R A W L S The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc.
Presidents’ Messages A final word from Delaina
Laura lays out her plans
“I believe in the ‘mirror test’. All that matters is if you can look in the mirror and honestly tell the person you see there, that you’ve done your best.”
✔ Hired a Managing Director for fundraising assistance, for constancy in the community, and for fresh eyes and direction for operations ✔ Honestly assessed the league’s event based fundraisers and made recommendations to position the league for the future ✔ Educated and trained a group of 120 provisional new members ✔ Launched “Literacy San Antonio,” the JLSA signature project, and received rave reviews. ✔ Received the largest monetary gift ever given to the Junior League ✔ Hosted the inaugural Little Leaguers event, where JLSA volunteers and their children worked side by side to better the San Antonio community ✔ Redecorated the C.E.R. King home at the Bright Shawl ✔ Continued to plan and execute updates and improvements to the Bright Shawl and Headquarters properties
This year has “Marked” meaningful change for The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. Led by President Delaina Harrison and the Board of Directors, we have made decisions and changes to move our organization forward. We have “Made our Mark” in the community this year by staying true to our focus on the mission. I want to take this opportunity to thank Delaina and the Board for their hard work to insure that we have an opportunity to continue to grow and thrive. As this League year comes to a close, we celebrate those accomplishments and look forward to the opportunities and challenges of the future. The 2008-2009 Board of Directors has begun to focus on the future of JLSA, Inc. Not just next year, but the long term future of the League. Where do we want to be as an organization in 2018? or 2028? It is time to think ahead and make shifts to grow our membership, focus on our strategic priorities and impact our community in new ways. It requires us to think “Outside the Box” and test our limits. The incoming Board is studying Good to Great and the Social Sectors by Jim Collins. The format of the book is driving the Board to think ahead, and not just think about what “we are best at,” but what “we can be the best in the world at.” Next year we look forward to providing you opportunities to participate in moving the Junior League of San Antonio from “Good to Great.” There are many exciting changes that will be implemented next year including a more flexible set of member obligations, an expanded program
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-Lou Holtz
MAY 2008
WOW! I can’t believe the year is really drawing to a close! When I reflect back on this year, and use the “mirror test” that Lou Holtz spoke of in the above quote, I believe WE, as an organization, can look in the mirror and honestly say, we have done our best. Here is why I believe WE, each of us in this organization, can say this…..