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OCT 2008

S C R A W L S The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc.

Olé Marketplace heads north for holiday shopping fun!

October 23rd-25th, 2008 At the Alzafar Shrine Temple Ready for the cooler temperature of the San Antonio fall season? Always vow to finish your holiday shopping long before parking lot traffic is a nightmare? Good news! Olé Marketplace is almost here with all the great shopping and fun events you have come to expect. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23 – Saturday, October 25. Even better news! Olé Marketplace returns this year to the Alzafar Shrine Temple with almost 100 fabulous merchants from across the U.S. Olé Marketplace 2008 features three s p e c i a l events: The shopping starts with Ready, Set, Shop, an exclusive, pri- Shoppers swarm the aisles at Olé 2007 vate shopping event on Thursday, October 23rd.

From 9:00am – Noon you will have the first look at our premiere Olé Marketplace merchants. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while sipping signature Olé Marketplace mimosas. Bring your shopping shoes and your friends because this much fun must be shared! Tickets are $35 per person.

On Thursday night the fun really heats up with the League’s favorite couple’s party, Salsa &

Shopping, presented by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm enjoy Mexican appetizers while shopping our fabulous Olé Merchants. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and margaritas are included in the ticket price. Bid on fabulous silent auction items from our 2008 Olé Merchants and some of San Antonio’s finest businesses. Salsa & Shopping tickets cost $45 each or two for $80.

The fun continues Friday night. Yes, ladies, Holiday Soiree, Cocktails for a Cause is back for a second year. Call your girlfriends and come out from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for first class shopping, our signature Olé Marketplace drink, light hors d’oeuvres, and hourly door prizes. Cash bar also available. Tickets are only $20.

Remember, Special Event tickets can also be used for admission to Olé during general market shopping hours. Market shopping hours for 2008: Thursday, October 23 Friday, October 24 Saturday, October 25

Noon-6:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm

On Saturday, October 25, “The Elf on the Shelf ” will be read for your little shoppers in training.

Readings will be held on the hour from 10:00 – 12:00 pm. If you missed this book last year, you will want to be certain to purchase a copy. And, the authors are offering a new Activity Book this year.

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President’s Message

Teamwork gives JLSA reasons to cheer As President of this great organization I have many different roles. A President is a facilitator, integrator, motivator, communicator, manager, strategist, just to name a few. But this month, I am a cheerleader!

I have never been a cheerleader before, so this is new to me. I have no Pom-Poms or megaphone, just great pride as three of our programs launch this month. LITERACY San Antonio, The Goodwill Partnership, and Olé Marketplace.

All are perfect examples of our mission at work. These programs have also been collaborating with and supporting each other to serve our “One Mission” as “One League.”

LITERACY San Antonio will host a media launch on October 15th. JLSA is the organizing force behind LITERACY San Antonio, however effective change requires participation from ALL members of the community — including corporate, agency and individual members.

LITERACY San Antonio will provide a method for reliable and effective action. Through an Internet clearinghouse, hotlines, and various media along with community volunteers, we intend to enable existing literacy programs to serve more people in San Antonio, thereby significantly and permanently decreasing illiteracy rates.

LITERACY San Antonio is collaborating with our Goodwill Partnership Team by sponsoring children’s book drives at all JLSA General Meetings. These donated books will be given to children who attend our JLSA/Goodwill Sale Day on February 28, 2009.

After the retirement of “The Rummage Sale,” members expressed a strong interest in maintaining the community service aspect of the sale. The Goodwill Partnership allows members to continue to donate gently-used goods that will be sold at great prices to the those who need them. The Partnership includes $25,000 in “Community Cash Vouchers” presented by Goodwill for JLSA to distribute to community partner agencies. The Vouchers will be used on the JLSA/Goodwill Sale Day. The Goodwill Partnership Team is collaborating with the Olé Marketplace Committee to host a donation station at Olé Marketplace. Individuals who bring items for donation at Olé will receive a coupon for $2.00 off admission to Olé

Marketplace. These three programs are successful and support each other and are perfect examples of our mission at work! It takes a dedicated team to execute these major programs. Our Coaches and Team captains (chairs and committee members) need the entire team (JLSA membership) to work as “One League” to be successful. What can you do?

As Syndi Phillips, Olé Assistant Co-Chair, said so well at the September General Meeting. “Come early, Be Loud, Stay Late and Wear Your Shopping Shoes!”

• “Come Early”- Buy Olé tickets on-line now, donate your quota to Goodwill early and often, Bring books to the October General Meetings • “Be Loud”- Tell friends, neighbors, family, co-workers- to shop Olé, to visit literacysanantonio.com and view the video, donate to Goodwill, tear off the postagepaid comment card on the Goodwill receipt and write, “donated on behalf of JLSA” with approximate amount of donation • “Stay Late”- Buy an Olé multi-day ticket or event ticket, Continue to support LITERACY San Antonio and Goodwill all year!

• “Wear Your Shopping Shoes”- Shop! Shop! Shop!

Buy! Buy! Buy! At Olé Marketplace as Olé Marketplace funds support Literacy San Antonio and the projects and programs of The Junior League. And Shop, Shop, Shop, Buy! Buy! Buy! At the JLSA/Goodwill Partnership Sale Day to support our mission.

Each program’s success depends on all JLSA members using “The Power of One” to promote each event. I will work on my cheerleading skills and look forward to working with all of you to cheer JLSA on to huge success!

Remember: “Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late and Wear Your Shopping Shoes!”

Warm Regards,

Laura

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SA Works gets jobs ‘Done in a Day’ Lending a helping hand to complete San Antonio. “Main Story” is a weekly “Done-In-A-Day” projects, the SA children’s series promoting family and Works committee and the Provisional literacy. Volunteers assist with storyclass have worked together to make a telling and other children’s activities positive impact in San Antonio. such as face painting and games.

As members dedicate themselves to Already, these efforts have affected the Junior League mission of promoting thousands of community members.

The “Done-In-A-Day” projects are voluntarism, other agencies fulfill their unique completed in “There are a million other things that we missions one day by as well. our voluncould be doing with our time, By paintteers and but it makes you feel really good when ing a leave an imyou’ve been able to be productive mural on proved envithe wall ronment for to someone else’s benefit,” at Family the agencies Christina Erwin, JLSA Active Member.

Services we serve.

Center, a Projects are chosen on a variety of factors including: family feels better while using the room agency need, project requested, and vol- for counseling. When landscaping a yard with Habitat for Humanity, a famiunteer schedules.

This fall, JLSA will work with over 40 ly in need realizes their dream of ownagencies to complete “Done-in-a-Day” ing a home. By stuffing backpacks with projects, including Family Services school supplies, low-income children Association, McNay Art Museum, have a positive start for the school year.

Project by project, JLSA’s efforts conAlzheimer’s Association, HealyMurphy Center, and Cancer Center tinue to help shape the lives of others.

Council.

“There are a million other things SA Works also directly contributes to that we could be doing with our JLSA’s Signature Project, LITERACY

Leaguers work hard to get a project ‘Done in a Day’

time, but it makes you feel really good when you’ve been able to be productive to someone else’s benefit,”—Christina Erwin, JLSA Active Member.

Our league continues to have a positive presence with the community and agencies truly appreciate our efforts.

“The volunteers went above and beyond, stepping in wherever they were needed and usually before we needed to ask and always made sure our constituents were taken care of and had a good time,” said Joan Childress, McNay Art Museum.

Together, SA Works, the provisional class, and JLSA will continue to impact the San Antonio community, one “Done In A Day” project at a time.

Anniversary party to revisit the Roaring 20’s March 27, 2009 will be a night of celebration for The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. In 1924, eleven women founded our League. Therefore, back to 1924 we shall travel.

Gals, grab your favorite Guy and head down to The Bright Shawl. Here you will find a reason to kick up your

heels. The Speakeasy Bar will be up and operational, but keep that to yourself as Prohibition is in high gear and no one wants the “buttons” (police) showing up to break up the fun.

Brush up on the “Charleston” and “Lindy Hop” and be ready when the band plays a hit from the 1920’s. Not

up for dancing? Head to the Casino with your “Butter and Egg Man” (rich guy) to roll the dice or play a hand of twenty-one. Of course there will be a spread of food that is sure to please.

Tickets will go on sale in January, but until then mark the calendar for Friday, March 27th from 7 to 11 p.m.!

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Shop away at ‘08 Olé!

Holiday reading to entertain youngsters

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single day ticket is $10. Really love to shop? Purchase a multi-day ticket for $12. And multi-day ticket purchasers have the option to “bring a friend for FREE” on Saturday, October 25th from 1:00pm – close.

Tickets are available online at www.jlsa.org. Not an online shopper?

Call the Olé Reservations hotline at (210) 979-5710.

You will be happy to know that the Alzafar Shrine Temple features close, free, parking. It is very easy to find the Alzafar Shrine Temple. It is conveniently located on Loop 1604 between Stone Oak Parkway and Blanco Road.

Oh! Remember to purchase your raffle tickets from any Olé Marketplace committee member. The amazing prizes

Not too early to get started on recruiting

Don’t miss opportunities for training

this year would make anyone’s holiday dreams come true. They include stunning diamonds from Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, a Dream Golf Package, food and wine pairing dinners from Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Copa Wine Bar, 21 days at Camp Honey Creek, and so much more. Raffle tickets are $10 each or five tickets for $45.

Olé Marketplace is YOUR event.

Please plan to attend the special events, bring your friends to shop, and volunteer to help. This is your chance to have fun, serve our customers, and make money to support the community programs and projects of the League. The Olé Marketplace Committee is looking forward to seeing you October 23rd – October 25th .

Welcome back Junior Leaguers!

Everyone is looking forward to another great year of events, voluntarism and friendship.

It is never too early to start recruiting another great incoming Provisional/ New Member class. The first Prospective Member Information Session will be held Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. in The Bright Shawl Board Room. Please encourage friends, neighbors and coworkers who might be interested in joining this dynamic group of women to attend.

This is just an informational meeting where potential members can ask questions, get a membership application and talk to Active members about their

Vicki Clark to speak at October General Membership Meetings The JLSA is excited to provide members with an exceptional training opportunity at the October General Meetings.

Vicki Clark has extensive experience as both a nonprofit leader and consultant. She has delivered training on a variety of nonprofit governance topics to a broad range of organizations, including many AJLI Conferences.

Vicki helps build the capacity of nonprofit, government, faith-based, and business sector organizations through training, speaking, writing, and consulting. Vicki’s presentations are interactive, engaging and entertaining.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience and learn from Vicki.

experiences in the League.

The Junior League is a great way for women who are new to the San Antonio community to get involved and get familiar with local non-profit organizations, make friends and feel a sense of belonging.

Get involved - promote YOUR league.

Ask employers if flyers can be posted in lunch/break rooms. Talk to friends and family; it is amazing how many people are truly interested in our organization and what it does for our community.

For additional information or if you have any other ideas to promote JLSA, please visit the JLSA website or email Admissions Chair, Allison Hayne at admissions@jlsa.org.

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Mark your calendars... ...for the October General Membership Meetings There will be two October General Membership Meetings: Tuesday, October 14th, 12:00 Noon Lunch buffet will be available for $9.00 Tuesday, October 14th, 7:00 PM “Gallery Gathering” following the evening meeting

Are Your Bookshelves Overflowing?

Don’t forget to donate Children’s Books at the October General Membership Meetings!

Donated books will be given to children attending the JLSA/Goodwill Sale Day

See reverse for the recipe for Sweet Potato Fries

Community Meetings help you learn about SA, nonprofits

By Catie Eastland Community Council Events & Communications Chair Our mission as a League includes promoting voluntarism and improving our community. This November, our community meetings are designed to do just that. Each member will be given an opportunity to attend a meeting, for General Membership Meeting credit, at a variety of agencies serving San Antonio. Some of the meeting locations will include • Communities in Schools Goodwill • KLRN • • Cibolo Nature Center • Sunshine Cottage, and the River North Project.

• Numerous activities have been built into each meeting, many with a focus on our signature project: LITERACY San Antonio. In addition, some meetings will provide members with the opportunity to bring family members so that they can learn more about serving our community as well.

Community meetings are scheduled for November 10th-16th at various times throughout the day. Watch for a JLSA E-Update with date and location for online sign-up information.

6 Corresponding Secretary’s Report (July 08) Transfer In Jordan Arriaga (A) from Houston, Texas Catherine Bell (P) from Jackson, MS Maureen Montgomery (S) from Bell County, Texas Sarah Wannarka (A) from Austin, Texas

Tr a n s f e r O u t Alison Wile (A) to Dallas, Texas Misty Jo Hildum (A) to Sugarland, Texas

Resigned in Good Standing Nancy Flores (S)

Reinstatement Maya Thukral (A) Julie Evans (S) Gloria Galt (S) Daphne Newman (S) Ann Mueller (S) Jackie Loring (S) Margaret Branton (S) Holly Schur (S) Marguerite Kane (S) Elaine Hicks (S) Allece Hollis (S) Diane Smith (S) Marcia Hills (S) Jane Williams (S) Marion Jeffers (S) Nichole Salzillo (S) Karen Townsend (SNR)

Deaths Gay Keahey (S)

OCT 2008

Transfer program in full swing Greetings from the Transfer CoChairs, Audrey Bertagnoli and Coco Anderson!

The Transfer chairs have been busy getting to know our Transfers and introducing them to the JLSA. A kick-off meeting and social was held July 27th at Rio Mambo, it was incredible to spend time with such an exceptional group of ladies! A full calendar is planned this year, including a family social at Pericos, the Olé Preview party, a First Friday/Oktoberfest gathering, Olé Marketplace and the various Special Events offered by JLSA.

Transfer Spotlight Welcome Jordan Arriaga and Jenni Stupka!

Jordan transferred from Houston, where she has been a League member since 2006. During her membership in

Houston, Jordan volunteered at the Texas Children’s Hospital and the Houston Children’s Museum. She and her husband, Brian, have a 19-month old son, Patrick. Her hobbies and interests include entertaining, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. She is originally from San Antonio and is glad to be home!

Jenni transferred from Jackson, MS and has been in the League for one year.

While in Jackson, she participated in Stewpot and Mistletoe Marketplace.

Jenni and her husband, Eric, have an 8month old daughter, Olivia. Jenni enjoys Pilates, tennis, spa days and visiting with friends and family. She is eager to explore our fabulous city and meet new friends in our League.

Please welcome these and all of the Transfers at our upcoming League meetings and events!

Sweet Potato Fries Difficulty: Medium Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium) 1 pinch salt, optional

••Bake about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown, tossing once after the first 15 minutes.

••Season the potatoes with salt, if desired.

••Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information:

Directions: ••Preheat the oven to 475F. ••In large bowl, mix the oil, cheese and herb seasoning.

••Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges.

••Add the potatoes to the oil mixture, and toss to coat.

••Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Calories: 192; Fat: 5.5g; Saturated fat: 1.6g; Carbohydrates: 31g; Protein: 5.4g; Potassium: 716mg; Fiber: 5g; Cholesterol: 5.5mg; Sodium: 149.3mg; Calcium: 125.9mg

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OCT 2008 A Family Affair

Volunteer to bridge the generation gap This year the JLSA, Inc will debut its “Little Leaguers” Program. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for members to volunteer with their children ages 5 and over. Through these opportunities JLSA hopes to instill a life long love of volunteering in kids and also an understanding of what “Mommy” does at Junior League.

To date three events are scheduled: two Christmas Performances with the Sunshine Singers and an Easter Basket Stuffing Project benefiting Saint PJ’s and the Children’s Shelter.

“Little Leaguers” is also working on

Make a gift of Flavors Volunteering provides family fun, togetherness

partnerships with the USO and The LITERACY San Antonio Program, so be on the lookout for more opportunities throughout the year. If you have any suggestions for great projects please contact Little Leaguers Chair, Lisa Ayres, at lisalayres@hotmail.com.

Don’t forget to buy copies of Flavors Cookbooks for holiday gifts!

Cookbooks will available for purchase at the October General Meeting, and Flavors Cookbooks will also have a booth at Olé. Now through Olé Marketplace, you can get Flavors Cookbooks for a special holiday price of $10 each.

Contact: Lauren McLaughlin at laurenmclaughlin@gmail.com.

Dear Placement Corner:

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In meetings and announcements, I keep hearing about how I need to check my profile, update my profile, etc.

What exactly does that mean?

Excellent question! Your member profile can contain as much information as you’d like – anything from employment information to your family’s names, education information to other league placements! Although you have the option to make some of your data viewable to the whole membership, only administrators have access to other portions. This data is invaluable to Placement, Nominating and Appointed Jobs committees when working to fulfill open placements within the JLSA. In short, think of your member profile as your online League resume – the more complete your profile is, the more likely it is that you’ll be matched with your perfect volunteer opportunity!

To make changes to your member profile, go online to www.jlsa.org, log in, and click on the My Profile tab.

Items to check on your profile: Contact information: Make sure your contact information is current – especially your email address, phone number and mailing address. All communication and correspondence is sent using this data!

Picture: No doubt about it, our league is quite large!

Having a picture posted makes it so much easier to match names with faces! League photographers are available at all General Membership meetings to take your picture for your profile, and the Marketing Council will ensure that the photo gets uploaded correctly.

Skills: It is very important that this section is complete when applying for an Elected or Appointed position within the League. Also, employment, education and other volunteer information sections are very useful when completed!

Other League Placements: If you have transferred here from another league, chances are your old placement information didn’t come with you! You can update your profile in this section to reflect placements you have held in other leagues.

Birthday: You don’t have to include your year of birth, but the AMIGOS committee always appreciates up-todate profiles to acknowledge member birthdays!

Take a moment and fill out your profile – the League will thank you for it! -P.C. Have more questions about placement? Go online to www.jlsa.org and check out the Placement Tab. If you still can’t find the information you need, contact Billie Rose, Placement Chair at placement@jlsa.org for immediate assistance any time! Plus, if your question is featured in Placement Corner, you’ll receive a fabulous prize!

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