August - September 2009
our mission
The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc., is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
president’s view
What I did on My Summer Vacation
board of directors Anna-Melissa Cavazos President Cathy Scanlon President-Elect Anne Ahlschwede Treasurer Cynthia Kerby Board Secretary Traci Meadows Membership Development Council Chair Lesley Vernor Community Council Chair Stacy Foerster Planning Council Chair Amy Smith Fund Development Council Chair Melissa Unsell Communications Council Chair Debbie Callihan Treasurer-Elect Lisa Ebrom Research and Development Chair Judy Juarez Placement Committee Chair Debbie Strus Board Member-at-Large Amber Japhet Assistant to the President Misty Kelley Bylaws Committee Chair/Parliamentarian Laura Peel Nominating Chair Pamela Toman Signature Project Chair Susan Nelson Sustaining Advisor Denise Reams White Managing Director
office staff contact info Denise Reams White Managing Director 210-225-1861 ext 302, denise@jlsa.org Carol Sheridan Financial Administrator 210-225-1861 ext 301, carol@jlsa.org Kristi L. Ingram Membership Coordinator 210-225-1861 ext 300 kristi@jlsa.org The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. 723 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio,Texas 78215 Phone: 210-225-1861 Fax: 210-225-6832 Email: info@jlsa.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Do you remember what it was like as a child getting ready for a new school year? I remember the new clothes, or, in my case, uniforms with brand new white blouses that I’d get a few weeks before the first day. I loved going school supply shopping and couldn’t wait until we received the list. My dad would take us shopping and pretty much we’d get whatever we wanted that was cute and fit the school requirements. I remember picking out the pencil box that would last me all year and that would store all of the supplies I would need to get me through until May. I remember going back to school to see familiar faces who would ask, “what did you do this summer?” Well, this summer my vacation included a first-time trip to Las Vegas, a trip to the beach, and a trip to San Francisco. While these summer excursions provided some fun and needed relaxation, I also spent some time preparing my “pencil box” for this new League year. Your Board of Directors met throughout the summer to continue working on our strategic plans for the 2009-10 year. We are embarking on a branding initiative with a local firm, Blueground, who has been working with us in identifying who we are as the JLSA, Inc., of the 21st century while preserving our 85-year history. We anticipate that these efforts will assist in recruiting more members who are committed to our mission and want to be a part of the positive change we all want to make in our community. You, the member, are the most important part of what allows us to achieve our mission. The value you receive and give as a member is a high priority. Retention is a key focus. We want to place a greater emphasis on communication – both internally and externally – regarding what it means to be a JLSA, Inc., member. My “pencil box” has become full of ways to communicate with you, our valued members. When I say member, I mean all of our members whether you are a new member, active, or sustainer. Beginning in September, I am looking forward to the “President’s Chat,” an occasion that will allow a small group of members each month to give feedback on topics that affect all members. I hope you will join me. My “pencil box” has become full of those crayons, stickers and glitter to make our meetings fun and keep you engaged in our mission. These will also provide the tools that support appreciative leadership thinking throughout all of our placements. We all want to feel appreciated for our efforts, just as those we serve have often thanked us after a completed project has changed their lives. Lastly, my “pencil box” has a few bookmarks for those great books on leadership to read and to pass on to others. One of the best ways to mentor another league member is to get them involved in what you are doing. Thank you to Karen Greenwood who asked me to be a part of the Board of Directors when she was President. Remember to take those opportunities to say “yes” when called - you never know where you might end up. I look forward to seeing you at our first general meeting on September 8 at 7 p.m. Join us before the meeting starts for a welcome back social at 6 p.m. so you can tell everyone what you did this summer and what you are bringing in your “pencil box” to build a better community and develop your potential this year. Authentically yours,
Anna-Melissa Cavazos JLSA, Inc., President, 2009-10
editor’s note By Paige Bitter
Can you believe the 2009-2010 JLSA, Inc., year has begun? If there is one thing to be sure of, it is that the Junior League of San Antonio, Inc., is continually evolving, improving and growing. With that in mind, your Scrawls newsletter is also changing. It is now published bi-monthly, and soon you may choose to have it delivered electronically. The Scrawls is going green! What will you find in our new and improved Scrawls? Learn how members truly touched children’s lives and made reading “fun” at Reading Camp – a great example of our signature project at work. Of course, also included is an update on our Literacy Project, as well as updates on our other League initiatives such as Met Opera, Nominating Committee, and AMIGOS. Did you know that SA Works has been hard at work since May? Have you seen a photograph of the new Holiday Olé Ornament? Find that and more in this issue. We would also like to have more of your input into Scrawls. Have a good recipe you want to share? How about a great holiday decorating tip? Send them to paigebitter@sbcglobal.net, and we’ll make sure to share your tips with our membership.
Our Community Partners The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. is proud to partner with over 40 agencies annually. Alzheimer's Association
Leukemia Lymphoma Society
American Diabetes Association
Metropolitan Opera
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association Avance
McNay Art Museum
Northeast San Antonio Community Outreach
Audubon Texas/Mitchell Lake
Prevent Blindness
Big Brothers Big Sisters,
Rebuilding Together for Christmas
Audubon Center Alamo Area
Boysville, Inc.
Cancer Center Council
Child Advocates of San Antonio
Children's Shelter of San Antonio ChildSafe
Christian Senior Services Cibolo Nature Center
Elf Louise Christmas Project Family Service Association
Family Violence Prevention Services Friends of the Parks Girls Inc.
Goodwill of San Antonio
Rainbow House in April
Respite Care
Ronald McDonald House
Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, Inc. SAMM Shelter
San Antonio Botanical Garden San Antonio Food Bank
San Antonio Kids Exchange
San Antonio Sports Foundation San Antonio Youth Literacy
Southwest Mental Health Center
St. Peter/St. Joseph Children's Home St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School
Habitat for Humanity
Sunshine Cottage
KLRN
Various Nursing Homes
Healthy Families San Antonio
Unicorn Center
Table of Contents Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Reading Camp 2009 SA Works The Gift of Giving at Sunshine Cottage JLSA and Met Opera to Give Opera Singers the Chance of a Lifetime Literacy San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 JLSA Book Club Holiday Olé Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . 7 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Meet our Managing Director Calling All Leaders Transfer Spotlight Special Events AMIGOS Sustainer Report News and Announcements Corresponding Secretary Report Welcome New Members Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Communications Council at Work for You Dates to Remember Flavors Cookbook Recipe. . . . . . . . . 11 Grapefruit Sherbet
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Reading Camp 2009
community SA Works
community The Gift of Giving at Sunshine Cottage
By Miles Payne and Keri Barth, Reading Camp Co-Chairs
By Jenny Fish, SA Works Chair
By Cathy Scanlon, President-Elect
JLSA, Inc., volunteers packed up and went on a reading safari at Hawthorne Academy! We explored Habitats of the World for two fun-filled weeks. Children and volunteers enjoyed exploring animal
habitats from around the world using different methods of reading and writing skills. We had so much fun that we forgot we were LEARNING! No exploring adventure would be complete without singing! Every morning prior to the camp, volunteers led the students in camp songs about the animals or habitats we would study that day. Then the students participated in science experiments and literacy-based projects using the information we learned about the rainforest, desert, arctic, forests, ocean and many other habitats. At the literacy stations, each student was given the chance to practice his/her oral reading skills, comprehension skills, decoding skills and vocabulary knowledge. At the closing of each 4
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adventurous day, the JLSA, Inc., volunteers took time to recognize each student’s accomplishments with an award. There were so many examples of eager learners! One of the students said she couldn’t wait to come to camp because “my brother told me how much fun he had!” Campers from the past asked, “Can we come back, you made reading fun!” One child wrote thank you notes to each one of us and then said,“Can you give this one to the boss so she knows how much I like the camp?” Our adventure would not be as successful or exciting without the hard work and enthusiasm of the League volunteers that made Reading Camp 2009 a fantastic success. The volunteers have given these
students a curious mind and a love of learning.The dedication they have shown will give them confidence to excel in reading and writing in the years to come. Well done!
SA Works kicked off its 2009-2010 year in May with 188 volunteer hours and over a thousand individuals served. Together, new members and actives assisted Texas Organ Share in a Donor Family Quilt Ceremony at the Bright Shawl, and they also partnered with the San Antonio River Foundation to kick off the grand opening of the Museum Reach of the River North project along the San Antonio Riverwalk. This was an extraordinary beginning for SA Works. Hats off to our volunteers for such a great start to the 09-10 year! SA Works continued its strong support in the community by volunteering for a variety of agencies this summer. From babysitting at Seton Home, to helping the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society prepare for the Light the Night Walk, to assisting Healy Murphy in a water play-day for children at their child development center, our volunteers have proven the JLSA, Inc., commitment to assisting those in need in the San Antonio area. SA Works is comprised of 38 active volunteers this year. We partner with over a 130 new members and the new Placement Sampler volunteers to fulfill the many hours of service requests from agencies all over the San Antonio area. Without this partnership we would not be able to make the huge impact we have on the community. These volunteers serve by fulfilling Done-in-a-Day (DIAD) requests submitted to our League office. The DIAD requests are comprised of projects that usually can be completed in eight hours or less, although some do require our assistance over a longer period of time. Even though these are shortterm projects, our help allows these agencies to make a long-term impact in many individual lives. SA Works will continue to make its positive impact throughout the fall, winter and spring. By partnering with the new members and Placement Sampler volunteers, we are making lasting improvements in our community – one project at a time.
For the past 62 years we have had a rich history with Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children. In 1947, the Junior League of San Antonio, Inc., gave $15,000 in seed money to help start Sunshine Cottage. Over the years our League has completed countless Done-in-a-Day Projects, such as painting figures of children holding hands on the walls of the gym, helping with the annual Sunshine Cottage Cowboy Breakfast, and planting flowers and plants around the campus. In addition to giving our time, we also established a Sunshine Cottage scholarship fund in 1955. The fund exists in perpetuity, and a percentage of the fund is presented in scholarships each June. This year we presented two scholarships to two deserving students: Kilee and Elijah. With this scholarship presentation, our total in awards given reached $102,235. We have also made a $30,000 commitment in support of the Reading Nook in the new Sunshine Cottage campus library. It was such an honor to present these two children with a gift that will shape their future and provide them an opportunity to listen, talk, and become a part of the hearing world. We are proud of our continued partnership with Sunshine Cottage.
JLSA, Inc., and Met Opera to Give Aspiring Opera Singers the Chance of a Lifetime By Heather Russo, Met Opera Committee
Join us for a weekend of inspiring stories, heart-stopping drama, and genuine Texas hospitality — and that’s just what is going on behind the scenes of this annual singing competition! The JLSA, Inc., will once again help stage the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition, Southwest Region, September 26 and 27 at Saint Mary's Hall. Treat yourself to an afternoon of musical musings at “The Finals” on Sunday, September 27, at 2 pm at Saint Mary’s Hall. Not only will you hear a wonderful concert, but it is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and family to help us celebrate the 51st anniversary of these auditions and Mag Tobin’s legacy! The JLSA, Inc., is the only Junior League involved in this national cultural event, so please consider volunteering as we help aspiring opera singers pursue their dream of singing on the stage of the Met in New York City. Met Opera shifts are eligible for JLSA, Inc., member credit. Please see the "Member Credit Sign-Up" tab of the JLSA, Inc., website to choose days and times that are convenient for you. An information reception will be held on
September 10 for those interested in volunteering or learning more about The Metropolitan Opera committee.
Contact either Jackie Sliker at jacquelyn.sliker@Trinity.edu or Marjory Newman at marjoryznewman@gmail.com for more details.
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signature project LITERACY San Antonio Heats Up in Summer 2009! It was a busy summer for the LITERACY San Antonio team! In spite of the summer heat, LITERACY San Antonio implemented two groundbreaking projects. First, the ReadSA Summer Reading Academy was launched.
This pilot program sought to increase literacy levels at Windcrest Elementary through community engagement and collaboration. In partnership with Rackspace® Hosting, (NYSE: RAX), The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc., H-E-B, Valero, and North East ISD, we created a six-week Summer Reading Academy at Windcrest Elementary. The Summer Reading Academy was one of a number of initiatives included in the Read SA pilot plan developed by Windcrest Elementary, Rackspace and The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. The Summer Reading Academy included a daily curriculum to significantly and permanently increase the literacy levels of more than 70 students (kindergarten through fifth-grade) at Windcrest Elementary. Students worked on vocabulary as well as their reading skills through
individual and group work.Teachers worked independently with students to increase each student’s reading level and frequency. In addition, students studied a math, social studies and science curriculum. Meals were provided through contributions from North East ISD and the SA Food Bank. Measurements of student performance during the academy are ongoing and include pre-Academy and post-Academy tests, attendance rates, informal assessments (at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year), and results from the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).The ReadSA pilot project provided a model that can be used by other schools and communities to increase literacy for underserved families.
Second, LITERACY San Antonio completed the first release of the Community Literacy Plan.
This ambitious project unifies stake-
JLSA Book Club Fall Selections
August: “Comfort Food” by Kate Jacobs. Discussion on August 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Wetmore Smokehouse.
September: “Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. Discussion on September 23, 6:30 p.m. at Lion & Rose (Stone Oak).
“Same Kind of Different As Me” by Ron Hall, Denver Moore, & Lynn Vincent. Discussion on October 28 at 6:30 p.m. (location TBA).
October:
“Forever Fatal” by Nancy Glass West (a JLSA sustainer). Discussion on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. (location TBA).
November:
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holders across San Antonio to combat illiteracy through a common vision and plan. The Literacy Powerline and The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc., brought together over 50 local agencies during a seven-month period to address the literacy issue in San Antonio and to create a comprehensive, unified plan for the entire city. The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc., has been instrumental in opening the lines of communication among agencies and in creating an avenue that fosters communication and collaboration as the coalition moves forward. September is National Literacy Month, and we are celebrating the success of the ReadSA Summer Reading Academy and the completion of the Community Literacy Plan while preparing to implement the plan and build the coalition. More information about LITERACY San Antonio and the community plan is available online at literacysanantonio.com.
A City that Reads, Succeeds!
fundraising Holiday Olé Marketplace prepares for a
Felices Fiestas
When it is 90° outside it is hard to feel the holiday spirit. Or is it? Every holiday season we joyfully celebrate our beautiful city – not with wind, ice, and snow – but with blooming plants, balmy temperatures, and lovely starry nights. It is that beauty of southern holidays we wish to celebrate during our 16th annual Holiday Olé Marketplace. The 2009 Holiday Olé Marketplace will showcase over 80 unique merchants who can fulfill all of your holiday shopping needs! Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 24. The Alzafar Shrine Temple will be decorated in the style of shopping capitals in our southern latitude – green plants, twinkle lights, and trimmings of red and gold. It’s the perfect venue for our not-to-be-missed event – the largest marketplace fundraiser in San Antonio.
features at least $25 in discounts from our Marketplace merchants, and some boxes will hold up to $100 in discount certificates. Bring your shopping shoes and your friends because this fun event must be shared! Tickets are $35 per person. General admission shopping hours for Holiday Olé are as follows: Thursday, October 22 from Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, October 23 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets are available online at www.jlsa.org Holiday Olé Marketplace 2009 will also feature two unique parties: • New this year is the Holiday Olé Preview Party on Wednesday night, October 21, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy shopping, delicious food from the Bright Shawl and area restaurants, signature drinks, and – back by popular demand – entertainment by The Texas Tides. The talented glassware artist, Lolita, will also be available to sign her amazing creations. Browse and bid at our wonderful silent auction, plus so much more! Tickets are $50 each or a pair for $90. • Thursday morning, October 22, features our traditional Ready, Set, Shop event from 9 a.m. to noon. Our guests will enjoy a delicious light brunch while sipping signature Holiday Olé mimosas. Lolita will be back on-site to sign her fabulous glassware creations. And you may even get an opportunity to score a bargain by purchasing your Capital Group “Holiday Gold” boxes for $20 each. Each Holiday Gold box
Don’t forget to pre-order our beautiful Holiday Olé commemorative glass ornament exclusively designed by Christopher Radko. We may sell-out during the pre-order period, so place your order online soon. The ornaments are $35 each. Your pre-ordered ornaments will be available at Holiday Olé. Holiday Olé Marketplace is OUR event. Let’s show San Antonio that we are committed to our city, League and ourselves by selling out our special events and filling the Marketplace with shoppers. This is our chance to SHINE brightly like the holiday lights. We’ll have fun, serve our customers, and make money to support the community programs and projects of our League.
See you October 21-24, Felices Fiestas!
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membership Meet our New Managing Director – Denise Reams White Tell us about one of your favorite JLSA memories?
We had a fundraiser with the author of a hot new coffee table book, “The Art of Giving.” It was about gifts given by famous people to famous people. Big and glossy, with great gossipy stories and pictures. The author was very handsome and debonair. We dressed in fabulous cocktail clothes and pretended we were very chic, indeed! It was the best party JLSA ever had, and I was thrilled to chair it. Just like one out of Real Housewives…..
What were your placements in the JLSA?
I was co-chair of the Community Calendar, Assistant Marketing Chair, Flavors Chair, Fund Development Chair, Planning Council Chair, Strategic Plan Chair, Bylaws Chair, Community Coalition Chair, ChildWatch Chair, and Area V Director to AJLI.
How long have you been a sustainer?
I went sustaining after 17 years as an active in 1999 when Molly Wilkes was President.
Tell us about your family.
Not enough room in your article! My husband, Brooks, is the real JLSA volunteer…he volunteered at the Rummage Sale warehouse before we met to “meet chicks.” He works in the sign business, and we have been married for 22 years. I have two sons. Colin is a junior at American University in Washington D.C., and works on Capitol Hill, and Dylan, who just graduated from Alamo Heights, is headed to Fordham University in New
Calling All Leaders!
The Nominating Committee is seeking applications from the general membership for 2010-2011 elected leadership positions. Members currently in good standing are eligible to apply or nominate another member for the following positions: • • • • • • • • 8
Community Council Chair Membership Development Council Chair Treasurer-Elect Board Secretary Fund Development Council Chair-Elect Communications Council Chair-Elect Board Member-at-Large Nominating Committee Members
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membership Transfer Spotlight:Tammy Cochran Married to Chris Cochran; Sons Coleman (6) and Carter (3) We moved from Plano,TX, to San Antonio a little over a year ago when my husband accepted a position at Rackspace. I grew up in Austin and my husband and I met when we were attending Texas A&M University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and former elementary school counselor. I am currently staying at home chasing after my spunky, active boys. I enjoy reading, exercising, decorating, and traveling. I will be serving on the Howard Early Childhood School PTO board as membership chair this upcoming school year as we tackle our first kindergarten experience. I am also supporting my friend who is starting a new MOPS program at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church this fall. We have enjoyed San Antonio and found it to be a very family friendly and welcoming community. I am looking forward to being a part of JLSA in order to learn more about the city and do my part to make it a better place. I have always found Junior League a great place to meet interesting and dynamic people. I can't wait to get started!
York City. I will be an empty nester—a very poor empty nester with plenty of time for JLSA but no cash for GNO!
What book are you currently reading?
I always have a stack next to the chair in my bedroom. I am reading “Hot House Flower” and the “Nine Plants of Desire” right now. I just finished “Julie and Julia.” I read lighter stuff in summer.
What is your favorite food?
I love Mexican food – the real stuff. Anything with poblano peppers and lots of Oaxacan cheese!
What is your favorite movie?
Modern movie would be “Love Actually” and an old classic would be “Some Like it Hot” with Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe.
What is your favorite trip to take in the summer?
I am a fall/winter trip taker, we never really travel in the summer. My favorite vacation destination is Hawaii….best trip ever was 20th Anniversary to Paris for Valentine’s Day. But, I am going to the Hamptons in August…
Who is your favorite sports team? Hands down, University of Texas Longhorns!
Where else have you lived other than San Antonio?
I grew up in South Texas, went to UT in Austin, and moved here from college and never left! My family and I did live in New Orleans for two years when I was in junior high, and I really picked up a Cajun accent for a little while!
Nominations or self-applications can be submitted through the www.jlsa.org website (under the Forms tab and then click on Applications) and are due by September 13, 2009. (Applications for President-Elect were due on August 9, 2009.) All members are encouraged to participate in the nomination process, especially self-applications. Our organization is filled with amazing leaders who can help to further the JLSA, Inc., mission to serve our community and develop the potential of women. Please take a few minutes to fill out a nomination form and tell us about a strong leader who has positively influenced your League experience, or fill out a self-application and let us know why you would make a great leader for the League. For questions please contact Laura Peel, Nominating Committee Chair, at nominating@jlsa.org.
Special Events
The Special Events committee is currently planning a fabulous calendar for the upcoming year, packed with many social opportunities. We will be sending out information via JLSA, Inc., e-blasts, so be on the lookout for details regarding our first event of the 2009-2010 year. If you have any event suggestions and/or connections for amazing venues, please contact your friends at Special Events: Alix Allen (alixallen@satx.rr.com),Audrey Bertagnoli (purdue1@satx.rr.com) and Janie Reister (jreister@satx.rr.com).
AMIGOS: A Mission In Giving Others Support Who We Are:
A committee of women who are here to support, encourage, and congratulate the lives and times of our JLSA, Inc., sisters.
What We Do:
We send announcements, congratulations, assistance, and sympathies to our JLSA, Inc., sisters when they need us.
What You Can Do:
Contact us when you learn about events that affect our members’ lives, such as births, engagements, marriages, illnesses, and deaths. We will reach out and help or celebrate accordingly.
Contacts:
Email: amigos@jlsa.org • Linda Molina, lindamolina@satx.rr.com, 210-857-1557
• Marquel McCabe, marquelmccabe@yahoo.com 210-883-6954
You can also view our webpage at www.jlsa.org under Member Resources to learn more about us.
Sustainer Report As the 2009-2010 league year begins, we look forward to a fun and active year for the sustainers! Here are a few exciting items to share:
• On the heels of our successful New Active Group, we are starting a New Sustainer Group, which will include members who sustained from 20042009. Led by two recent sustaining members, Carolyn Karger and Laura Moreno, this group will provide opportunities for newly sustaining members to connect and continue to support the JLSA, Inc. • JLSA, Inc., sustaining members possess a wealth of knowledge and experience that we hope can be shared with our actives and new members. This year the Sustainer Liaison will work with the sustainer committee to not only plan sustainer social events but also to offer opportunities for sustainers to join other JLSA, Inc., members at a Done-ina-Day project, a fun and informative member training, a Little Leaguers event, or one of the special events throughout the year.
Luncheon on Thursday, September 24 at the Bright Shawl.
• Please also make sure to update your contact information by logging onto the member page at www.jlsa.org.
• If you are a member of Facebook, please take a moment and join both the Junior League of San Antonio group and the Junior League of San Antonio Sustainers Group. This is a great way for all sustainers to communicate and stay connected! • The Sustainer Liaison for 2009-2010 is Mitra Woody. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact her at 210-852-5376 or sustainer@jlsa.org .
News and Announcements • Congratulations to Edie and John Wright on the arrival of Whitson "Whit" Lanier Wright on May 11.
• Celina Montoya and her husband opened a new business, Prime Cultures Frozen Yogurt, in the heart of Olmos Park at 3910 McCullough. Stop by and enjoy a frozen treat! • It’s not too early to turn in your Goodwill quota! Check our website (www.jlsa.org) under the “Goodwill Donation Information” tab for quota guidelines and drop-off locations, or contact Allison Proffitt (allisonproffitt@gmail.com) with questions.
• Mark your calendars for the Sustainer
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membership Corresponding Secretary Report August – September 2009
communications Communications Council at Work for You
Transferred In
By Melissa Unsell, Communications Council Chair
Donna Ford(S) from Victoria,TX Alison Kothmann (A) from Midland,TX Tammy Cochran (A) from Plano,TX Sarah Williams (A) from Tallahassee, FL
Transferred Out
Tracy Walters (A) to Cincinnati, OH Nadja Garcia (A) to Los Angeles, CA Kelly Hern (A) to Dallas,TX Teresa Whitley (A) to Fort Worth,TX Raquel Garcia (A) to Austin,TX Corey Munoz (P) to Austin,TX Barbara Hasslocher-Neely (S) to Chicago, IL Deanna Gelwicks (ANR) to Houston,TX Sarah Jacks (P) to Raleigh, NC Billie Rose (ANR) to Chattanooga,TN Marisa Mireles (A) to Houston,TX Polly Burleson (P/A) to Houston,TX Cynthia Villanueva (A) to Dallas,TX Lindsey Lyons (A) to Portland, OR Melissa Esterline (A) to Dallas,TX
Reinstatement
Cynthia Robinson (S) Katherine Ingram (S) Kristal Statler (A) Dale Jacklyn (A)
Lisa Galloway (A to S) Erin Graham (A to S) Delaina Harrison (A to S) Amy Hawk (A to S) Kathryn Howie (A to S) Lisa Keller (A to S) Christina Jersin (A to S) Rebecca Levine (A to S) Nikki Loehr (A to S) A. Eileen Notzen Luna (A to S) Kim Martinez (A to S) Tiffany Mills (A to S) Barbara Mohs (A to S) Alicia Pape (A to S) Molly Renaud (A to S) Chandler Renner (A to S) Brooke Shannon (A to S) Katharine Welder (A to S) Nancy Woodall (A to S) Jennifer Woodland (A to S) Lisa Yarbrough (A to S) Jacqueline Bueche (A to ANR) Lindsey Reed (A to ANR) Caroline Trotman (A to ANR) Angela Goodman (A to ANR)
Resignation
Kellie Pipkin (A) Miranda Tucker (P/A) Deirdre Lindsay (A) Nicole Fowles (A) Stephanie Green (A) Myra Garza (A) Jamie Ernst (ANR) Claudia Clark (AP) Carol Ann Killian (S) Natalie Villagomez (A) Elizabeth Rockwood (S) Rena Baisden (S) Guela LaGrone (A) Tracy Carter (S) Kathryn Gibson (A) Leslie Mullins (AP) Jennifer Adams (A)
Deaths
Louise Batz (S)
Status Change
Suzi Brysacz (A to S) Phyllis Davis (A to S) Rebecca Dumas (A to S) Sondie Epley (A to S) Valerie Finch (A to S)
Welcome to our New Members!
Our new members began their year with a bang on May 2. Their “Super Saturday” included presentations on a variety of placements such as Holiday Olé, SA Works, and Seton Home. Then our newest League members loaded a bus for Boerne and a tour of Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, Inc. Please join us in welcoming our New Member Class of 2009-2010: Lynne Ahlstrom Jennifer Allison Sofia Alonso Erin Alsup Brenda Baldwin Heather Beard April Beaty Jennelle Berger Sheri Best Katy Biffle Sandra Blanton Kelly Boerckel Melissa Bolado Shaunda Bradley Jolyn Bragg Meredith Brewer Sara Brouillard Mary Brown Megan Brown Maggie Buckley Gaby Calderon Michelle Camacho Priscilla Camacho Shannon Cantrell Ammie Cardreon Rebecca Clausewitz Jan Clepp Dana S. Cleveland
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Amanda Conine Michela Cook Helen Dear April Dickson Marcy Edwards Allison Ewing Sarah Faulkenberry Courtney Floyd Irene Fuentes Jen Fuentes Crystal Fuller Mireya Gideon Anna Gonzalez Kristina Gonzalez Sarita Gonzalez Tanya Greenhill Laurie Haiduk Kate Halinski Jenn Halliday Natalie Harmon Amanda Harris Stephanie Harrold Cassandra Hedgpeth Kate Henvey Heather Herron Kimberly Hesbrook Jennifer Hilley Amy Hinitt
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Rachel Hollon Melissa Honeycutt Laura Hotchkiss Amie Hudspeth Kristi Ingram Sarah James Nicole Johnson Janine Kadin Katherine Kolm Vanessa Konkol Lis Krimbill Dana Kroon Brookes Lasswell Rachel Lee Veronica Legarreta Lenka Lehmann Katherine Leigh Misty Lewis Alicia Logue Summer Lyons Stephanie Martin Anna Martinez Kristin Martinez Marti Martinez Amelita Mauzé Melissa Mayfield Sheila Mayfield Leslie McLean
Jane Anne Miller Christy Mitchell Jennifer Mitchell Jessica Montoya Kelly Moody Sheri Moore Leigh Anne Morgan Erin Mulkey Marti Nonemaker Stacy O'Leary Stephanie Oosterveen Michelle Parker Jenny Parks Amy Patterson Elizabeth Payne Araceli Pena Lucy Peveto Caroline Ramsay Kami Rapp Jaime Reed Tracy Reeder Kathy Rohlfs Alesia Roland Shannyn Romero Cassie Ross Melissa Rosson Elizabeth Rozyskie Tammy Salazar
Mitzi Sandell Claire Sanders Cassie Schneider Christen Shanks Pat Shreder Veronica Skerhut Victoria Soto Maura Stevens Katie Stong Mary Stork Ashley Street Angela Strickland Ashley Sullivan Denise Taylor Inger Thomas Christina Thompson Andrea Troxel Michelle Vahalik Desaree Vega-Stevens Ashley Voss Sarah Walker Lindsay Wester Alicia White Lorien Whyte Veronica Wolfe
You’ll begin to notice spurts of fresh air gently sweeping across the Junior League of San Antonio, Inc., this year, particularly when it comes to marketing and communications. The first wisp of air had us changing the name of the council from the Marketing Council to the Communications Council. Our new name encompasses our distinct responsibility to effectively communicate with our members and our community, using appropriate avenues to reach each of our important audiences. Other waves of air are rolling through, bringing subtle changes and developments for the benefit of our League.
I’ve highlighted a few of them below enjoy the breeze:
• The Scrawls newsletter. Now published bi-monthly. You’ll now receive five robust issues, with a refreshed look and layout. Members may opt-out of receiving print copies and receive the newsletter electronically.
• The JLSA, Inc., Brand. What comes to your mind when you think about the League? What do you value most from your membership? Our organization has such a rich history and is slowly evolving. As we move forward, we will be refreshing our look and our positioning statement in the community to appropriately reflect where the League stands today and our goals for future success. We have partnered with Blueground, a full service branding agency, to guide us through this important phase. • Social Media. JLSA, Inc., is now on Facebook and Twitter!
Cool off with this sherbet recipe from Flavors: Grapefruit Sherbet 1 1 2 2
1/4 cups sugar cup water egg whites, stiffly beaten cups unsweetened pink grapefruit juice 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice Drop of red food coloring, optional Boil sugar and water about 5 minutes and pour into egg whites, beating constantly. Add grapefruit and lemon juices. Pour into a freezing tray and freeze for about 4 hours or until partially frozen. Beat until smooth and freeze overnight. Yields 1 quart. Enjoy over 400 pages of enticing recipes by purchasing a Flavors cookbook! Go to www.jlsa.org for purchasing information.
We can’t be left behind on this social media craze. Please join us online by following us on twitter (@JuniorLeagueSA) and becoming a fan of the League on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/junior-league-of-san-antonio/119304685827?ref-s). We also have a private group page on Facebook strictly for members to collaborate and interact. We encourage participation in this group and hope that you will also join our fan page and share it with your friends and family! Fans will receive updates, facts about the League, and special invitations and offers. See you online!
• Public Relations. We are upping our PR initiative this year through a strategic partnership with a PR agency. Keep your eyes and ears abreast of JLSA happenings being dispersed around town. You never know what you might see or hear – there are plenty of surprises on the horizon.
• SA Woman Partnership. A great partnership is in bloom as SA Woman Magazine has agreed to feature Holiday Olé in their September / October issue! We’ll have 16 pages to feature Holiday Olé and highlight the JLSA, Inc. We are pleased about this partnership and the opportunity to reach out to other women in our community.
As the chair of this wonderful council, I look forward to the many developments and opportunities that are on the horizon. I am thankful to have such talented women serve on the council this year, and I am excited about the connections we will form and the progressions we will make.
Dates to Remember August 25
Board of Directors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bright Shawl boardroom
September 8 8 13 17
JLSA office closed-Labor Day holiday Welcome Back Social and First General Meeting (6 & 7 p.m.) Elected leadership nominations due online Community Advisory Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Bright Shawl boardroom 22 Board of Directors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bright Shawl boardroom 24 Sustainer Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Bright Shawl, Ivy Room 26-27 Met Opera National Council Auditions, Southwest Region, St. Mary’s Hall 28 President’s Chat-9 a.m. La Madeleine, Broadway location, (meeting credit opportunity-sign up on website) 29 “Mama Mia” special event
October
13 General Meeting (7 p.m.) 21-24 Holiday Olé Marketplace, Alzafar Shrine Temple 21 Holiday Olé Preview Party, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. 22 Holiday Olé Ready, Set, Shop, 9 a.m.- noon 26 President’s Chat - 6 p.m., at The Lion & The Rose, Sonterra location (meeting credit opportunity-sign up on website) WOMEN BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES 11
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