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S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 A publication of the Junior League of San Antonio, Inc.

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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 MESSAGE

TOGETHER WE CAN ROCK THE WORLD

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By Lorena Peña

nd with a blink of an eye we are in the homestretch of another Junior League of San Antonio year. For League members, this means we are transitioning into new volunteer roles, known as placements. We are closing the books on a year where we honed new skills and finetuned our leadership abilities. We look forward with hopeful anticipation on the new fiscal year, its new opportunities, new personal challenges and guarantees for more growth.

For our community partners, donors and agencies, this means we will be coming to see you soon, introducing you to a new point of contact and sharing more with you about the work and the partnership opportunities available in the coming year. It’s an exciting time, for a TRAINING organization like ours. We take great pride in the role we play in developing and nurturing the leadership skills of our membership base. We see it as some of the most important work we do.

Our 2015-2016 theme of “One Woman Can Make a Difference, but Together We Can Rock the World” has been woven throughout all areas of our organizations VOLUNTEER work - within the community and within our membership. Just one search of the hashtag #JLSARocks illustrates this perfectly.

You will see hundreds of images, and quotes, and real life examples of heartfelt women, united in service for this community. The women who make up the Junior League of San Antonio are strong and our mission is simple – to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and to improve San Antonio through the effective action of trained volunteers.

During this election year, this quote seems especially poignant, “Volunteering is the

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ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.”

The 1150 women who make up the Junior League of San Antonio are proudly living this mantra. This edition of “Scrawls” highlights the major accomplishments of the hard-working women of this League.

• For example, we are welcoming a wonderful class of hardworking and dedicated new members into active member status. They have completed over 1,800 community hours, assisted in making our Resolve for A Better SA 5k a great success by fundraising and working our fun event and having an in-depth training about their city and League.

• Two new graduating classes from our both our amazing programs LEADERboard and GOAL • Highlighting our wonderful Community Partners and how together we make San Antonio better • Plus so much more!

I hope you will find the stories inspiring and proofpositive that the impact the Junior League makes on San Antonio and surrounding areas is real and lasting.

In closing, please allow me a moment to offer my sincere gratitude and appreciation to this League for the opportunity to serve as the 2015-2016 President. I will forever look back on this year with fondness and pride. All the accolades, gratitude and thanks go to you – the members, sponsors, donors, community partners AND our friends, families and loved ones too. I would truly like to thank everyone for making this year such a remarkable one.

I have learned so much by leading and serving with such a dedicated group of women. As we transition, I am excited to see what next year will hold under the wonderful leadership of Janet Peavy…. I have always said with enough time and caffeine the women of the Junior League of San Antonio can accomplish anything. Thank you again for taking this journey with me and I hope you will take something from this year with you because I know I will!

Thank you for all you do,

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lorena Peña President Janet Peavy President-Elect Lauren Malitz Secretary Karen Brown Treasurer Cassie Schneider Treasurer-Elect Brandis Davis Vice President of Community Joy McGaugh Vice President of Membership Development Ariana Barbour Vice President of Communications Yvonne Addison Vice President of Fund Development Melissa Unsell Vice President of Planning Brooke Meabon Program Development Chair Stephanie Reese Social Inclusion Chair LIbby McKelvain Board Member-at-Large Danielle Schick Bylaws/Parliamentarian Sarah Wannarka Vice President of Research & Development Araceli Peña Nominating Chair Barbara Mohs Sustaining Advisor Christina Martin Assistant to the President Lupita Castrejon Tijerina Managing Director JLSA STAFF Lupita A. Castrejon-Tijerina Managing Director 210.225.1861 ext. 302 / lupita@jlsa.org Shannon Grabill Financial Administrator 210.225.1861 ext. 301 / shannon@jlsa.org Destiny Stivers Membership Program Administrator 210.225.1861 ext. 300 / destiny@jlsa.org OFFICE INFO The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. 723 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, Texas, 78215 T:210.225.1861 F:210.225.6832 Email: info@jlsa.org Office hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm

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CONTENTS Community

Letter from the President Community Partner Spotlight: Clarity New Member Profile Guidance 4 Active Profile Community Partner Spotlight: The DoSeum 5 Recipe Box Our Year In Numbers 8-9 Calendar Goodwill 10

Fundraising Resolve for a Better SA 5K Fête de Cuvée

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Membership Volunteer Extraordinaire GOAL

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SCRAWLS STAFF Writers: Megan Quinn Rebekah Elliott Elizabeth Rozyskie Photograpers: Rachel Cole Hannah Steward Layout Editor: Melanie Tawil Vice President of Communications: Ariana Barbour B e t t e r

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Community Partner Spotlight: Clarity Guidance IT KEEPS GROWING AND GROWING Text: Megan Bluntzer • Photos: Hannah Steward

The Junior League of San Antonio has been partnering with Clarity Child Guidance Center for several years now.

Clarity Child Guidance Center is the only nonprofit treatment center in San Antonio and South Texas that specializes in children ages 3-17 who suffer from serious mental health problems.

Their inpatient and outpatient programs include a range of services, from crisis stabilization, to psychiatric evaluations, to ongoing therapy. They have the region’s largest staff of children’s mental health professionals at three, family friendly campuses and several satellite locations.

The partnership of JLSA and Clarity is a unique one.

“The Junior League of San Antonio is the only group of volunteers that Clarity Child Guidance Center allows to work directly with the children in our hospital. These trusted volunteers not only read to our children in the evenings, but also participate in creative projects on Saturdays that allow our children to express themselves in healthy ways.

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WHY IS DONATING TO ALF IMPORTANT? DONATING TO ALF SHOWS LOYALTY TO YOUR LEAGUE – THAT YOU BELIEVE IN THE MISSION OF JLSA AND YOU WANT TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. THE PERCENTAGE OF MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS TO OUR ORGANIZATION IS A FREQUENTLY REQUESTED STATISTIC BY CORPORATE DONORS. THE CLOSER WE ARE TO 100%, THE STRONGER OUR ORGANIZATION IS – HELPING US GET ADDITIONAL FUNDING SO WE PUT MORE MONEY TOWARDS OUR MISSION. DONATE TO THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO TODAY: HTTPS://WWW.JLSA.ORG/?ND=ANNUAL_FUND_DONATION

The DoSeum OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY PLACEMENT ....

Text: Rebekah Elliott

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An exciting new placement was added to the JLSA catalog this year, creating another outlet for our volunteers to embody all of the facets of the JLSA mission statement, “promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.” JLSA and The DoSeum, San Antonio’s Museum for Kids, will be partnering next year for an official placement.

After almost two years of building a new relationship with The DoSeum, JLSA President, Lorena Pena, along with DoSeum officials and JLSA sustainers formulated a new role for JLSA volunteers at The DoSeum. Later, the JLSA Board of Directors met with The Doseum to tour and learn about The DoSeum organization, and from there, this new placement and partnership took off!

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1924 SOCIETY The 1924 Society was started in the 2013-2014 year to honor the Junior League of San Antonio’s 90th Anniversary. 1924 Society Members have contributed $500 or more to our Annual Loyalty Fund over the course of a single League year. Thank you to the following generous donors who have supported this effort: Crystal Fuller Lorena Pena Cassandra Schneider Brooke Meabon Gretchen Garceau-Kragh Lisa Cohick Laura Talley Andrea Tingleff Karen Brown Courtney Ringelstein Celina Montoya Marguerite Dreiss Megan Earl Elizabeth Forster Rachel Cole Laura Talley

COMMUNITY children each year. The campus now features

(Clarity Guidance continued from page 4) With the opening of this new center, the volunteers will have access to more children that need the helpful and healing support of the JLSA,” said Rebecca Helterbrand, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Resource Development, Clarity Child Guidance Center.

This partnership began around 15 years ago, with the Southwest Mental Health Center. The SA Works team at that time organized several successful done-in-a-day projects at the Southwest Mental Health Center where JLSA members read stories, created an art project and provided a snack all within a theme. These projects quickly became popular with JLSA members, and Melissa Harken and the JLSA Research & Development team created the Southwest Mental Health placement. Later, Southwest Mental Health Center and Child Guidance Center of San Antonio merged to create Clarity Child Guidance Center.

“What I love most about Clarity are the people.

The staff and children alike, always greet you with a smile and appreciation. When we’re there the kids get to just be kids and enjoy a story while working on an arts and crafts project. It’s a happy place to be,” said Kim Yates, JLSA Chair of Clarity Child Guidance Center.

“It has been a great placement that has touched the hearts of many. In addition, it provided visitors to some children who had none,” said Melissa Harken.

And this year, Clarity is growing and adding new facilities to reach out to even more children that experience mental health crisis, but have no where to receive psychiatric care. Clarity Child Guidance Center has added a child adolescent Crisis Assessment Center, a 13,500 square foot living unit on Clarity CGC’s 8-acre campus, consisting of six observation beds and 14 additional acute care beds, at the campus within the South Texas Medical Center.

“Clarity Child Guidance Center has nearly completed its $22 million dollar expansion, creating the opportunity to serve an additional 1,000

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additional acute care beds, a crisis assessment center, gym, climbing wall, and much more.

Children age 3 to 17 can now experience the healing that comes with yoga, along with expanded capabilities for art, music and Play with Purpose. Outpatient services are also being moved to the main campus into a new three-story building that will also feature the University of Texas Health Science Center’s own child & adolescent psychiatry department.

This transformation was made possible by many generous patrons who are helping the center to heal young minds and hearts,” said Helterbrand.

So now with this great history, partnership and expansion, the JLSA Clarity placement has the opportunity to reach even more lives, spreading smiles, stories and snacks to the children, families, staff and volunteers making a huge difference in the San Antonio community!

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(DoSeum continued from page 5) “I felt honored to be able to work with our wonderful Sustainers Suzanne Goudge and Lisa Ebrom on making this placement a reality!

I believe assisting The DoSeum train their volunteers is a perfect partnership since we have the most dedicated and well-trained volunteers, which is such an important part of our mission!” said Lorena Pena.

Sarah Wannarka, JLSA Vice Chair of Research and Development, worked with Pamela Riles, The Doseum Manager of Volunteerism, to determine that the docent program was where JLSA would best fit and that role could be fashioned into an actual placement.

“At that time, the DoSeum wasn’t even open yet. So it is cool we were partnering with them right from the beginning,” said Wannarka.

“The partnership with the JLSA is so critical for The DoSeum because it provides a system of support on a regular basis. The facilitation of the orientation sessions twice a month allows for the on-boarding of hundreds of volunteers to help support the daily operations of the museum. It also allows me as the Manager of Volunteerism to focus my efforts on other priorities at hand.

I consider the JLSA ladies not only volunteers but friends. The many conversations during our times together have built a great relationship that I hope will continue to grow for years to come,” said Riles.

This year a team of six SA Works and Placement Sampler volunteers tested this informal placement with The DoSeum. They facilitated the monthly orientations for DoSeum volunteers, which includes the teaching basics of The DoSeum, the basic information of the eight galleries, including the resetting of computers and props. They also teach checkin and check-out procedures, scheduling of volunteer opportunities in Volgistics (Volunteer Management System) and emergency procedures for lost children and evacuation of all individuals.

“The JLSA volunteers provide great leadership as they are the first individuals that engage with volunteers during the orientations. The knowledge of The DoSeum and enthusiasm provide a great first experience with the volunteers. While leading the tours for volunteers the passion and love for the volunteer work here at The DoSeum shines through and carries over to the volunteers. They are a great group of ladies that are always so willing to jump in and assist where needed,” said Pamela Riles.

This year, the JLSA volunteers trained 502 volunteers as of the end of 2015. The DoSeum is looking to train about 1,000 new volunteers each year, including large corporate groups. The JLSA W o m e n

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volunteers split the training schedule to cover the third Thursday and Saturday of each month, training about 25-60 new DoSeum volunteers at a time. For 20162017, The DoSeum placement will be an appointed position, with the same functions.

Morgan Nichols was one of these first six DoSeum JSLA volunteers.

“I get to share my passion of teaching in one of the most fun ways. It’s very exciting to see all of the new and eager faces in the volunteer groups. It’s inspiring to know that I am helping in a huge way. If I help train a volunteer group of 40 volunteers, and each one of them helps just 2 kids each time they volunteer, then the number of people helped grows exponentially!” said Nichols.

JLSA and The DoSeum are off to a wonderful start, and this placement will continue to further the JLSA mission, also enriching lives of the JLSA volunteers and thousands of San Antonio community members for years to come.

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Volunteers ran science summer camps over 10 weeks, plus special events throughout the year. We revamped curriculum to emphasize STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a hands-on approach.

We partnered with Girls, Inc. for the first time, purchasing 150 new science books for their students.

Volunteers work year round, rain or shine, to make an impact in the health and livelihood of all types of communities in every city council district in San Antonio, reaching SA youth and elderly housing.

This year, the GSA committee successfully planned the Annual Community Gardeners’ Appreciation Banquet for all 40-50 gardens.

By donating new and gently used goods, Goodwill gives JLSA gift cards to present to selected community partners, similar to Rummage Sale’s “Community Cash” program.

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Goodwill IT KEEPS GROWING AND GROWING...

Text: Rebekah Elliott • Photos: Hannah Steward

February 27th weekend, the Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. partnered with Goodwill Industries for the eighth consecutive year for the Rummage Around event. Since 2009, Goodwill has hosted this weekend-long event that features new and gently used high-end donations from Junior League members, along with Goodwill’s abundant inventory to draw thousands of shoppers to their stores.

The Junior League of San Antonio began a rummage event in 1924 - their first fundraiser - where much like today, members collected and housed their high-end merchandise and held a sale to raise money for the league, all on their own. JLSA then spent those proceeds on the San Antonio community and programs. The current partnership continues that legacy of collecting and generous giving, but allows Goodwill to process and hold donations until the weekend of the event.

This year, Goodwill is hosting the event in nine San Antonio locations. The stores participating are selected based on their locations and sales volume.

Goodwill has a new addition to the list of participating locations - their new store on Walzem Road. The Rummage Around weekend has historically been Goodwill of San Antonio’s highest grossing sales weekend of the year. So many community members are drawn to the stores to shop the high-end and extra inventory that the event provides. This year’s Rummage Around event totaled $283,080 in sales for the nine event stores and $371,137 for all stores, making it the most successful yet!

“This is such an amazing partnership that allows our League to grant thousands of dollars annually to our amazing community partners and allows our members to really shine in their volunteer roles,” said Bridget Lamme, this year’s JLSA Goodwill chair.

All Junior League members collect their donations throughout the year, and donate a minimum of $100 worth of goods to any Goodwill drop off location throughout the city. Many of these high-end donations are later selected to be in the “Julia’s Attic” section of Goodwill stores, which was created after the first Rummage Around event. This section of the store offers high-end merchandise at discounted prices. After January 31, the donations are valued and tracked, and for every $3 donated by the league members, $1 is given back to JLSA in the form of gift cards. The wonderful thing about these gift cards, is they are then awarded to non-profit community partners that apply for the funds. This year over $92,000 worth of donations were collected by generous JLSA members, resulting in $28,000 in Goodwill gift cards that were distributed to JLSA’s community partners!

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beginning of February. Many take advantage of the amazing inventory that is available on the weekend of the Rummage Around event to shop for whatever their organization may need. This year gift card recipients include Boys Town Inc., The Children’s Shelter, Good Samaritan Community Services, Arc of San Antonio, Kendall County Women’s Shelter, Chrysalis Ministries, Family Endeavors, Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, Magdalena House, Child Advocates of San Antonio, Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc., Volunteer Services Council of the San Antonio State Hospital, Family Services Association, Seton Home and Bexar Land Trust, Inc. DBA Green Spaces Alliance.

Community partner Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. (RMI) assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. They provide residential, day habilitation and educational outreach programs and many of their clients live at/below the poverty line. “Thank you so much for the opportunity to assist our clients in such an impactful way. These gift cards are greatly appreciated,” said Melanie R. Cawthon, Outreach & Development VP. Junior League members are also crucial to the success of the Rummage Around event. Members staff shifts before the sale to stock extra inventory, prepare the store for the event and later work shifts on the Saturday of the event weekend. During the event shifts the members greet customers, help tidy the stores, bag purchases and assist in any other tasks that the store managers need help with in order to keep the event running smoothly.

“Junior League as a whole did a great job in supporting us the day of the Rummage Event,” said Juan Zuniga, Fredricksburg Road Goodwill store manager.

Each year this successful partnership has proven to grow and become even more successful, and in turn, serves more organizations and members of the San Antonio community continuing the hard work of our charter members from 1924.

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Out With The Old, In With The New A TOTALLY RAD RESOLVE FOR A BETTER SA 5K

Text: Elizabeth Rozyskie • Photos: Rachel Cole

As 2016 rolled in, people from around the world made their resolutions: Eat better, lose weight, be more active, watch more news instead of E! News.

Whatever your resolution was*, the Junior League of San Antonio was there to help get the ball rolling with our annual Resolve For a Better SA 5K. This year’s theme was Totally 90s, a subtle nod to the Junior League of San Antonio serving the community for 92 years. *Author’s note: While the Resolve For a Better 5K only addressed physical resolutions, many programs and meetings that JLSA offer do help strengthen your mind. For more information, visit jlsa.org today.

The annual Resolve For a Better SA 5K connects the Junior League of San Antonio with more than 60 community partners to raise money that goes directly to the JLSA mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Bright and early on a cool, but sunny Saturday in January, nearly 400 participants gathered at The Bright Shawl. Dressed in their 90s best neon legwarmers and headbands, they took their places at the starting line, ready to run along the historic River Walk and loop back to the Bright Shawl. As far as the eye could see, it was a sea of neons, side pony tails and scrunchies. The phrase “all that and a bag of chips” would be an understatement to all of the totally awesome outfits of the participants.

In a matter of seconds, the race began as the sea of 90’s neon was set in motion down the 3.5 mile course along the San Antonio River.

As our runners lit up the River Walk with their neon outfits, another 50 participants rolled over in bed, pulling the covers over their eyes for some nice weekend relaxation. Wait- what?

Again this year, JLSA offered non-runners a way to supporting the race without deviating from their normal weekend routine with the “Race From Your Pillow” option.

In addition to our race participants, JLSA members were tasked with raising money through the online fundraising site Crowdrise. Through Crowdrise, JLSA supporters from around the globe were able to give their donations to support the JLSA mission. Through the online fundraiser, JLSA was able to raise over $9,700, nearly doubling the $5,050 total raised in 2015.

New members in the JLSA were tasked with both participating in the Resolve For a Better 5K as well as fundraise though Crowdrise. Did they fall short? AS IF! The 2016 New Member class stepped up to the challenge with gusto: 87% of the new member class either ran in the 5K or chose to “race from my pillow” as participants. This is up from 69% of the 2015 New Member class who chose to participate through running or “race from my pillow.”

The 2016 New Member class diligently worked to raised $4,200 online through Crowdrise, which contributed 46% of the total amount raised that will go directly towards the JLSA mission.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Resolve for a Better SA 5K. We could not have put on the totally awesome event without the support from the Resolve for a Better SA 5K committee, our JLSA volunteers, the San Antonio Police Department, the City of San Antonio, all of the JLSA community partners, the race participants, the 2016 New Member class, everyone who shared a social media post and everyone who donated to Crowdrise. Without all of you supporting the JLSA mission, we could not impact the lives of so many people throughout San Antonio.

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Fête de Cuvée THE BEST OF JLSA AND SAN ANTONIO Text: Elizabeth Rozyskie • Photos: Parish Photography

On Saturday, March 19, The Junior League of San Antonio held the 5th Annual Fete du Cuvee. This year, the event was held in The Rosenberg Skyroom at the University of Incarnate Word. While the traditional gift for a 5th anniversary is traditionally wood, the JLSA decided to treat our guests to party that featured San Antonio’s most celebrated chefs will tantalize your palate with their extraordinary cuisine with expertly paired with the perfect wine for an incredible fine dining experience.

We topped off the night with a silent and live auction that featured an incredible array of exclusive one-of-a-kind items during Fete.

All night long, our guests were only treated to the best: delectable bites from the city’s top chefs, excellent wines and a view from the top.

The annual event also served as one of the largest fundraisers for the Junior League of San Antonio. With all of the funds raised through ticket sales, silent auction, live auction, Raise the Paddle and Balloon Pop, JLSA is able to continue serving and supporting our community partners in the San Antonio-area through advancing our mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The proceeds also help fund Junior League of San Antonio programs and projects, including our signature project working toward eradicating childhood obesity, “Let’s Go San Antonio.”

Through all of the Fete du Cuvee fundraising, a total of $43,570 was raised. During the event, the auctions, both silent and live. The auctions raised $16,000 while Raise the Paddle and Balloon Pop raised over $9,500 to support the JLSA mission and the San Antonio community.

Fete du Cuvee 2016 was made possible because of the generous contributions made by community members and businesses. A thank you to the following patrons for their support of JLSA and Fete du Cuvee 2016: Becker Vineyards W o m e n

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Busted Sandal Brewery Company Cass Ringelstein DPC Media Services Dr. and Mrs. Becker Evy Ramos and WOAI GLI Distributing Michael Reese Parish Photography Pedernales Cellars Pink Texas Designs Republic National Distributing Company Rosenberg Skyroom at the University of

Incarnate Word Ross Benton Sodexo Studio Benton The Youth Orchestras of San Antonio A very special thank you to the chefs who volunteered their time, efforts and skills to serve delectable bites all night long: Lisa Astorga Watel- Bite Daniela Borquez- J&D Cakes Luis Colon- Folc Rebel Mariposa- La Botancia Steve McHugh- Cured Noah Melngailis- One Lucky Duck Texas Brooke Smith- Esquire James Smith- Morton’s John Tamez- Art Institute of San Antonio Annie Vu- Annie’s Petite Treats Thank you to our Fete du Cuvee 2016 corporate sponsors: Wave Healthcare Americus Diamond Lee Michaels Valero Energy Foundation Zachry Institute for Women’s Health Last but certainly not least, thank you to all of the Fete du Cuvee donors, attendees and volunteers. With everyone’s support for Fete du Cuvee 2016, the JLSA will be able to continue to make a lasting impact in many lives throughout the San Antonio community.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS AND DONORS The Junior League of San Antonio is incredibly proud to partner with some of the finest businesses, corporations and individuals in town. It’s because of their generous gifts of financial support, goods and services that we are able to advance our mission of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving our community.

THANK YOU to all of the people who have shown their support to us in the 2014-2015 Junior League year. *List current as of November 1, 2014.

4.0 Cellars 5M Ranch Ace Mart Aguilar Family Health Care Alamo Cafe Allen and Allen Americus Diamond Annie’s Petite Treats ARG Photographs Artistic Images Lisa Astorga-Watel Laurie Barnes Barton Design Company Beast Mode Custom Fitness Center Becker Vineyards Bell Mountain Vineyards Bike City Bite Restaurant Blue Box Daniela Borquez Bradford World Renown Portraiture Olivia Bustos C.H. Guenther and Son, Inc Caliente Grill Diane Castillo Cellar Rat Wine Tours Chappellet Lisa Howlett Cohick Luis Colon CommonWealth Coffeehouse

& Bakery Community Council Cured at the Pearl Darioush Brandis Davis Lori & Jamie Donnell DoSeum Erica Ellis Esquire Tavern Fete Du Cuvee Team FOLC Patricia Frost Fund Development Council Tracey Garza

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Shannon Grabill Shana Gurwitz Hall, Angela Holiday Inn - San Antonio NW Holy Trinity Catholic Church Howl at the Moon Inphinity Designs by Kandy Lloyd Institute for Women’s Health JLSA Communications Council Valayia Jones-Smith JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Kendra Scott Jewelry KGS Masterpiece Portraits Kiddie Park Kualli Foods La Botanica Bridget Lamme-Kerr Carrie Lane Laurie Saunders Ltd. Vanessa Leal Lee Michaels Lick Honest Ice Creams Emily Littlefield Lauren Malitz Rebel Mariposa Christina Martin Carter & Sheila Mayfield Joy McGaugh Steve McHugh Melissa Unsell & Brian Smith Noah Melngailis Membership Council Mölli Celina Montoya Morris Kaye & Sons Morton’s The Steakhouse North Shore Tiki Hut One Lucky Duck Texas Stephanie Oosterveen Orangetheory Fitness Paesanos Restaurant Group Kristen Palme Paramour Pedernales Cellars Peju Province Winery J u n i o r

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Lorena Pena Gary Penny Perry (Sanders), Pamela Priscila Lugo - Stone Oak Hair Studio Lee and Ayla Rahmberg Stephanie Reese Richardson, KC Barret & Co. Ridout Robin Jackson Photography Salon Volt San Antonio Current San Antonio Missions San Antonio Museum of Art San Antonio River Foundation San Antonio Zoo Katy Schultz Scott and Liz Lamoureux Shade Science Tara Shelton Sisterdale General Store Smart Barre San Antonio James Smith Crystal Sperber Deborah Strus SwipeTrack Solutions John Tamez The Bloody Buddy The Boarnet Family The Junior League of San

Antonio Board of Directors Time Out Sitters Alann Torres Michele Torres Tuesday Phelps Twin Liquors UTSA Athletics Valero Energy Foundation Ruben Vega Issis Vela-Fox Annie Vu Sarah Wannarka Wave Healthcare Waxing the City Tracy Weber A n t o n i o

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COMMUNITY JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY PARTNERS The Junior League of San Antonio is proud to have recently partnered with the following community groups: AccessAbility Fest for San Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Phil Hardberger Park Antonio Daisy Cares Conservancy Alamo Area Development Daughters of Charity Prevent Blindness of Texas Corporation

Services of San Antonio Rainbow House Alpha Home DoSeum Rape Crisis Center ALS Association of South Eva’s Heroes Retired & Senior Volunteer Texas Family Endeavors Program Alzheimer’s Association Family Services Association Ronald McDonald House American Cancer Society Family Violence Prevention Roy Mass Youth American Diabetes Services

Alternatives Center Association Girl Scouts of Southwest SA Youth American Heart Association Texas SAISD Foundation Any Baby Can of San Girls Incorporated of San Salvation Army - San Antonio Antonio

Antonio Area Command Art In The Park Girls on The Run San Antonio Animal Artpace San Antonio Go Play Girls Advocates Avance - San Antonio Good Samaritan San Antonio Clubhouse Ballet Conservancy of

Community Services San Antonio Eye Bank

South Texas Goodwill Industries San Antonio Fighting Back Ballet Latino de San Green Spaces Alliance San Antonio Food Bank Antonio Guadalupe Cultural Arts San Antonio Museum of Art Baptist Health Foundation Center San Antonio Public Library

of San Antonio Guide Dogs of Texas Foundation BCFS Health and Human Habitat For Humanity San Antonio River Services Healy-Murphy Center Foundation Benissimo Music Heidi Search Center San Antonio State Hospital Productions Hill Country Mission for San Antonio Youth Bexar County Family Health Seton Home

Justice Center Humane Society of San SNIPSA Big Brothers Big Sisters of Antonio Southwest Key Programs

South Texas Inspire Community Fine Art Spina Bifida Texas Boys Town Texas Center St. PJ’s Children’s Home Boy Scouts of America, Institute of Texan Cultures Sunshine Cottage School

Alamo Area Council Juvenile Diabetes Research

for Deaf Children Boys & Girls Club San Foundation Susan G. Komen Race for Antonio Kendall County Women’s

The Cure Boysville, Inc. Shelter Texas Organ Sharing Brighton Center Kinetic Kids, Inc. Alliance Cancer Center Council La Prensa Foundation, Inc. Texas Public Radio Catholic Charities Leukemia & Lymphoma The Arc of San Antonio Center for Family Relations Society The Magik Theatre Child Advocates San Literacy San Antonio, Inc. The Saddle Light Center Antonio Main Plaza Conservancy Transplants for Children Child Safe Magdalena House Unicorn Centers, Inc. Children’s Bereavement Magik Theater University Health System Center Merced Housing Texas Foundation Children’s Shelter McNay Museum of Art Urban Connections Christian Senior Services Mitchell Lake Audubon Voices for Children of San Chrysalis Ministries Center Antonio Cibolo Nature Center Mothers Against Drunk WINGS City of Terrell Hills Driving Witte Museum Clarity Child Guidance Northeast Senior Woodridge Elementary PTO Center Assistance Youth Orchestras of San Communities In Schools Antonio

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Save The Date!

for our 23rd Annual Holiday OlĂŠ Market at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall

October 26-29, 2016

MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP

Marissa Tepera A LIFE-LONG PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS PAVED THE ROAD TO THE ALAMO CITY FOR THIS TRANSFER MEMBER

Text: Megan Bluntzer

The heart and soul of the Junior League of San Antonio (JLSA) are its members. The future success of JLSA depends on our ability to attract and retain highly motivated New Members each year who are committed to carrying out the League’s mission. Our League has been successful in attracting large numbers of successful, driven, community-minded women, but retention beyond the provisional year can be a challenge. A new member’s experiences in her provisional year are often crucial in determining whether she will remain in the League long-term. The purpose of the provisional year is two-fold: to educate new members about the League’s mission and future opportunities within the League, as well as to build long-lasting friendships with other members.

New Member Marissa Tepera exemplifies the commitment and passion for giving back that will undoubtedly lead to a successful career in JLSA. Marissa’s consistently positive attitude and willingness to dive in and “get her hands dirty” are just a few of the qualities that make her a terrific addition to JLSA. Just over half way through her provisional year, Marissa already stands out by going above and beyond the minimum requirements, consistently demonstrating her passion for helping the San Antonio community and commitment to the League.

Marissa was born and raised in Lake Jackson, Texas, which is about an hour south of Houston.

She comes from a tight-knit family and was raised by “an amazing mother and father who have supported [her] in everything [she] has done.” She credits her passion for helping others and interest

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in community service to her parents, who “always instilled in [her] to be the best that [she] can be and to always give back and help others.” Marissa says her mom is her best friend and is her “go-to for advice, guidance, good days and news, bad days and cries and everything in between.” She describes herself as “definitely a daddy’s girl” and says her dad is “the most amazing man” who she looks up to for his intelligence and patience.

Marissa attended Texas State University in San Marcos, TX after graduating high school. Although it took her awhile to decide on a major because she had many interests and subjects she wanted to learn, she eventually fell in love with and majored in Public Relations. After graduating, Marissa moved to San Antonio to pursue a career in marketing.

She recently did some “soul searching” and realized her true calling was to be a teacher. Marissa recently obtained her teaching certificate and in February2016 she began teaching 7th and 8th grade mathematics.

When she’s not teaching or volunteering with JLSA, Marissa enjoys spending time with her 9 year old miniature pinscher named Bear. She is also passionate about fitness, and enjoys working out with a group of friends she made at her gym. She loves to travel, explore new places, and describes herself as a “very outdoorsy person and loves everything from boating to hiking to running and snowboarding.”

A few of the reasons she decided to join JLSA were her love of meeting new people and becoming more involved in the San Antonio community. Still relatively new to the community, Marissa moved to

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”a few girls from my small cluster ran [the 5K] together and supported each other the whole way. Reaching the end and seeing a huge group of supporters as everyone crossed the finish line was a feeling I will never forget.” says Marissa Tepera

had the opportunity to wrap presents and watch the children and their families visit Santa, take pictures and receive their gifts. Marissa says being able to play a part in helping these children have a joyful Christmas was truly “an incredible experience.”

The second experience of her provisional year that stands out was attending and running the Resolve for a Better SA 5K race in January.

Marissa recalls “a few girls from my small cluster ran [the 5K] together and supported each other the whole way. Reaching the end and seeing a huge group of supporters as everyone crossed the finish line was a feeling I will never forget!” It is this type of experience shared by small cluster members that helps bond them and form friendships that will last for years to come.

We can’t wait to watch where Marissa’s JLSA career takes her. Please help us to warmly welcome Marissa to JLSA!

San Antonio not knowing anyone here. She learned about the Junior League from a friend, and after learning more about JLSA’s mission and activities, she says “I knew it was something I absolutely needed to do to give back, get more involved and meet amazing people.”

Marissa says she has two favorite JLSA experiences so far. First, she attended an SA Works shift with the Spina Bifida Texas organization shortly before Christmas where she and other members got the chance to serve as “elves.” Alongside other volunteers, they

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Stephanie Reese

ACTIVE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 2016-17 BOARD MEMBER-AT-LARGE Text: Megan Bluntzer

Stephanie Reese says she is “honored” and “couldn’t be more excited” to serve as JLSA’s 201617 Board Member-at-Large. The Board Memberat-Large, among other things, serves as the voice of the general membership at all Board of Director’s meetings. Stephanie was elected by the general membership to serve in this role for next year. She is uniquely well-suited to serve in this role because she has spent her entire League career devoted to supporting its membership in different ways.

Stephanie is a small town girl at heart. She was raised in Lytle, Texas, a small town south of San Antonio. She describes growing up in a town with a population of less than 2,500 people was “the best experience ever.” Her mother’s side of the family lived in Lytle or nearby areas, so she spent her childhood constantly surrounded by a tight-knit family.

“They shaped me into the person I am today,” recalls Stephanie. Her mom and dad, Betty and Roger, still live in Lytle with her grandmother. She remains close with her three sisters, Jennifer, Vanessa and Ashley, brother-in-law Clay, and her “favorite little person”, her nephew Andrew. Stephanie has numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, most of which still live around Lytle or the San Antonio area.

After graduating high school, Stephanie initially enrolled in college at Texas Lutheran University and intended to major in Biology. In large part due to her “disdain for Organic Chemistry” (and who can blame her), she ultimately decided to switch majors and transfer to the University of Texas at San Antonio,

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where she graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in History. Stephanie is currently pursuing her Masters in Organizational Development at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Since obtaining her undergraduate degree nine years ago, Stephanie has worked as a Program/Project Manager at USAA. She says she considers herself “lucky to have been with this awesome company based here in San Antonio for the past nine years. I love the people I work with and the mission of the organization.”

Having built a successful career and a great network of friends in San Antonio, she says there was just one “life goal” left before she turned 30 -- to get married. Just 39 days before she turned 30, she married her husband Michael on May 31, 2014. They currently reside in San Antonio and have two “super spoiled furbabies,’ Franklin (a Pomeranian) and

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Beans (a Dachshund). The couple is expecting their first (human) child in July 2016.

Stephanie joined JLSA in 2011 after attending her first ever Holiday Ole Marketplace. She found herself curious about the women who put on such a fabulous event and attended a JLSA informational session that following January. “There was no looking back from that moment. I was hooked after hearing and seeing all the work the Junior League does in the San Antonio community.” She says she was “lucky and blessed to be matched with a great small cluster and mentor during my New Member year.” Stephanie recognizes that having a positive experience and building strong relationships as a New Member is often vital to a long, successful League career.

In her five years in the League, Stephanie has served in various roles of Membership Development. She has held the roles of Placement Advisor, Placement Chair, Vice President of Membership Development, and most recently Social Inclusion Chair.

Her favorite placement, which she also considers the most challenging, was serving as Placement Chair. “It was incredible to see all the different ways we can impact our internal workings of the League as well as our community. Ensuring that the entire active membership is happy with their placements for an entire year is quite the challenge.”

One of Stephanie’s favorite roles has been community outreach and sharing her love of the League with prospective members. “I recently was approached while Christmas shopping by a prospective member who recognized me from an informational session. It was great to chat with her about the League and help answer any questions she had.”

Stephanie’s primary goal for the 2016-17 year is to make sure she listens and responds to questions and concerns of all members and represents their interests at Board of Director meetings. She intends to “continue the work that has already been completed by [2015-16 Board Member-at-Large Libby McKelvain].

A key point is to continue to engage our membership and be their voice at the Board table. I want to ensure that any questions that are asked receive an answer. Sometimes that answer may be ‘not at this time’ or ‘no’ but we need to always ensure questions are being answered and given a fair and reasonable response.” Stephanie is exited to embark on her role as Board Member-at Large and says “I cannot believe how much the League has changed me as a person and my perspective about living in our great city.”

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Fresh Flavors The cookbook tradition of the Junior League of San Antonio is now an attractive bamboo recipe box with over 60 curated recipes.

Our signature recipe box makes gift giving easy and proceeds of Fresh Flavors will contribute to the mission of the Junior League of San Antonio. Get your recipe box for just $35 each, and personalization is available for an additional charge. Orders can be placed at www.

JLSA.org and shipping is available.

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A Powerful Weekend Leadership Training GOAL REACHING ONE LEADER AT A TIME

Text: Kristin Greco & Marisa Brock • Photos: Hannah Steward

For nearly a year’s time, the planning for one weekend culminated in GROWING OUR OWN AWESOME LEADERS- a leadership training opportunity offered exclusively to the members of The Junior League of San Antonio.

You can expect trailblazing throughout the league and our community as the GOAL 2016 Class breaks new ground in their leadership roles! Congratulations to these JLSA members on their completion of the GOAL training: Valerie Balderas, Rebecca Brown, Keri Burroughs, Sara Buske, Diane Castillo, Marianna Coindreau, Marguerite Dreiss, Katharine Farmer, Joyce Feinman, Ashley Garcia, Suzanne Graham, Lisa Lautenschlaeger, Melissa Levine, Leigh Middleton, Ruth Morris, Monica Treviño-Ortega, Pamela Perry, Courtney Ringlestein, Sadie Schweers, Tara Shelton, Marissa Tepera, and Dawn Walker.

Erica Ellis, Leadership Academy Chair, and Kristin Greco, Leadership Academy Assistant Chair -GOAL, worked to plan a weekend that would formulate memories, friends and mentors. The deep desire to recognize the potential of each League member and her calling as a leader are celebrated with the hours spent planning the conference weekend. A visit fromJLSA President Lorena Peña and her uplifting words fostered a great boost in self-worth. Many thanks to Joy McGaugh, Vice President of Membership Development, and her commitment to GOAL.

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Developing Leaders One Training At A Time LEADERBOARD EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY Text: Erica Ellis • Photos: Hannah Steward

For 2016, the Junior League of San Antonio’s Leadership Academy consisted of two separate learning opportunities for our members and those in the community to strengthen their leadership skills and learn how to get involved.

In its second year, the Junior League of San Antonio’s LeaderBOARD program invited members of the San Antonio community, to apply for the program learn leadership skills and prepare for possible roles on a non-profit board of directors.

LeaderBOARD offers specialized courses taught in a classroom environment by professionals who have extensive experience in the non-profit world. The program is designed for those who have a serious interest in membership on a non-profit’s board of directors and plan to pursue those opportunities upon completion of the program. LeaderBOARD participants will be able to seek and accept leadership positions and fulfill their responsibilities with confidence.

The application process kicked off at the JLSA’s October General Membership and after a record number of applicants, the class was narrowed down to 21 members. Congratulations to the 2015-2016 LeaderBOARD class: Paul ‘Frost” Alexander, Ardella M. Anderson, Carrie Armstrong, Caitlin Butler, Margaret Cannata, Maureen Caspers, Laura Clark, Melissa Cornelius-Freyre, Emily Davies, Kimberly DavoltFlores, Anne Edmunds, Dawn Gayden, Lara Kilgore, Mayra Levi, Jessica Nicole McAnelly, Amanda McChesney, Elizabeth Miller, Jessica J. Norberg, Ayla Rahmberg, Sophie Torres, and Michele Torres.

The first LeaderBOARD first session began in December with each member having

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the opportunity to share their background and why they applied for the program. The participants were moved by the heroic stories of CASA employees, military families, and the desire of many to make the world a better place.

The class shared their most vulnerable stories of the intimate moments in which they were inspired to give their time to nonprofit work. San Antonio is truly blessed to have these amazing people in training to be serving on future non-profit boards.

Since then, the class has met for their January (Board Basics), February (Board Finances), March (Strategic Planning and Robert’s Rules of Order) sessions.

The sessions are both informative and interactive with lots of questions being asked during the monthly meetings.

The attendees have two more sessions to look forward to which will cover Public Policy & Advocacy, followed by Marketing, Public Relations & Social Media.

Along with these topics, their final session will include a “Board Day,” where a number of community agencies who are looking to expand their boards are invited to participate in a job fair set up with LeaderBOARD graduates.

This program would not be possible without the hard work and organization of its leader, Marisa Brock who has done so much to bring this year’s program to reality. LeaderBOARD is also grateful to have such wonderful league members who donate their time and talent to come and present to the class. We have a wealth of knowledge within the Junior League of San Antonio, and LeaderBOARD is proud to show that off!

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We asked members what piece of advice or words of encouragement they’d want if they were new members again. Here’s what some of them had to say...

Natalie Tate, Nominating Committee Get to know people from different clusters and find a good group of friends. Just because you don’t click with the first women you meet, that doesn’t mean JLSA is not for you. There are hundreds of amazing women in this organization - find the ones you really like and start working together to build a relationship and make a difference!

Lorena Peña, President From President to New Member we are all volunteers and learning as we go!

Erica Ellis, Leadership Academy Chair A sponsor & a mentor are two different people, that was very confusing for me.

Joy McGaugh, Vice President of Membership Development Council This is going to be the place where you find your inspiration, your purpose, and your path. It will come not only from the community agencies we serve, but from the women on this journey with you.

Dana Cleveland, Placement Leave Anyone can do it

Janet Peavy, President - Elect It’s easy to move into leadership! Just do your job well and speak up. The women in this organization are always on the lookout for new talent, so letting someone know your goals will allow her to mentor you and get you where you want to be.

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Mari Coindreau, Web Manager Learn more about the appointed jobs and leadership positions after completing new member year. Take advantage of Placement Showcase and ask questions about all roles and don’t be narrow minded and look outside of comfort zone when considering your placement.

Valerie Balderas, Let’s Go San Antonio Weekend Volunteer Coordinator The first year can be very time consuming but it does get much easier.

Michele Torres, Vice Chair of FDC Learn as much as you can about how JLSA is organized and get to know the office staff.

Sara Gerrish, Social Media Coordinator Crumb cake isn’t at every meeting! :) JLSA is an organization filled with strong and successful women.

It can be a little intimidating but they are here for the same reason you are, wanting to serve the community and make new friends!

Heather Blazi, Vice Chair of Communications The JLSA is about more than just volunteering. It is about empowering and training women to become successful in both their League career and their personal career - whatever that may be.

Sadie Schweers, 2016-2017 5K Business Manager I wish I wouldn’t have been so scared to ask questions in the beginning! Jump in with both feet I promise its worth it and no question is wrong!

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Brandis Davis, Vice President of Community Not only can you make friends and give back to your community, but you can also use your time in the Junior League to gain skills that can help you in your career but that you aren’t necessarily getting at work.

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Volunteer Extraordinaire HONORING RHONDA KOLM CALVERT - MARCH 22, 2016

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Rhonda is a San Antonio native. She graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. While at UT she was a member of Mortar Board, Orange Jackets, and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, of which she served as President. Rhonda was also awarded the UT Endowed Presidential Scholarship, Hattie W. Hewlett Scholarship and the Goodfellow Award.

After graduation she returned to San Antonio to begin her career in Banking. She is now Comerica Bank’s Market President, a $65 billion bank headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Rhonda is committed to her hometown and is heavily involved in the community. She is a Board member of The Charity Ball Association, The Battle of Flowers Association, the San Antonio Fiesta Commission and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.

She is also a member of the Military Civilian Club and Timely Topics. She is a Past President of the Junior League. In 2006, she was the second female President of the Downtown Rotary.

Rhonda is married to Joseph Dittmar Calvert.

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AMIGOS In September, 2004, the Junior League of San Antonio launched a new program for our league members to provide support, acknowledgment and friendship in times of joy, celebration, sadness and mourning. Our members give countless hours of time and love in our community, and it is our mission to support our members with our time and love when needed.

Our AMIGOS program is designed to give our members an extended hand of friendship when needed.

It may be a special card to cheer up one who has been ill, or a small gift to celebrate the birth of a child. It may be a phone call to offer support to a member who is having a difficult time, or a dinner for a family whose loved one has passed away.

AMIGOS is a non-placed volunteer position to find ways to provide special attention to those members who need a little extra care, who need our AMIGOS.

A Mission In Giving Others Support

Announcing our newest Little Leaguers: • Cassie and Bill Schneider welcomed William Thomas on November 2, 5 lb. 6 oz.

• Dorothy and Brian Patrick Murray welcomed Nathan Davis Lawrence on November 9, 7 lbs.

• Debbie (Callihan) and Brian Dingle welcomed Elise Claire on November 11, 6 lb.

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• Michelle and Tyler Thomason welcomed Camden Tyler on November 12, 6 lb. 15 oz.

• Nikki and Lance Vivion welcomed Caroline Elizabeth on November 26, 7 lb. 3 oz.

• Carissa and Wilson Parish welcomed Clara Evelyn on December 20, 7 lb. 8 oz.

• Megan and Shay Bluntzer welcomed Mary Claire on January 4, 7 lb. 15 oz.

• Jennifer and Stephen Park welcomed Stephen Macrae on January 6, 8 lb. 6 oz.

• Ariana and Justin Barbour welcomed Anabel Miriam on January 30, 7 lb. 3 oz.

• Brandi Menchaca welcomed foster son Luke, age 2.

Congratulations: •Rachel Castillo and Jaime Bruno were married on November 14 in San Antonio A.M.I.G.O.S. would love to hear from you and celebrate your successes or help you through a hard time. Contact us at amigos@ jlsa.org.

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The Bright Shawl is the historic home of the Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. The Junior League of San Antonio 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.

At the outset, approximately 100 diners could be accommodated in the original small space, and by 1929, The Bright Shawl Tearoom had outgrown this location and moved to its current location at 819 Augusta Street. The new building, designed by architect Alfred Giles, had formally served as the home of Dr. and Mrs. C.E.R. King and their nine children. Lumber for the original house had been purchased from Steves Lumber Company and limestone was hauled from quarries in what is now Brackenridge Park.

By 1965, Bright Shawl patronage and Junior League of San Antonio membership had grown to record heights. To accommodate the growth, the Junior League decided to restore the original house and construct new meeting room facilities in 1973 – the same year the original building, formally the CER King home, was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The renovation and expansion project began in 1975 under the direction of architectural firm Martin and Ortega. Upon the completion of the newest construction in 1976, the entire restoration was designated an Official Bicentennial Project.

The more than 1,200 members of the Junior League of San Antonio proudly continue to serve the San Antonio community from The Bright Shawl. The facility also serves as a beautiful event space in downtown San Antonio.

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