Informer NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 | Volume 23, Issue 3
Inside This Issue Membership 4 Finance 7 Community 8 New Members 10 Volunteer Development 11 Community 13 Sustainers 14 Noteworthy 15 It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
visit from Santa, and more! Come kick-off
The fifth annual Boutique will take place
the holiday season at Boutique and shop
Friday, November 21 and Saturday,
‘til you drop while supporting the JLWS
November 22 in the grand ballroom at
and the Winston-Salem community.
Boutique: Holiday Market Happy Hour
the Embassy Suites/ Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem. The
Calling all Volunteers!
lineup of vendors for shopping at this
Deck the halls for Boutique! We have
year’s Boutique holiday market offers
added a fun and casual evening of
unique gift giving options for everyone
decorating on Wednesday, November 19
on Santa’s list. In addition to fabulous
at 6:00 p.m., and we need volunteers!
shopping, Boutique will offer attendees
Pizza will be provided, bring your favorite
demonstrations from the Home Depot,
drink. Don’t miss this fun event to get in
entertainment, kids’ activities, a special
the spirit of Boutique!
Friday, November 21, 2014 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For professionals Girls’ Night Out! Bubbles, Baubles, Bags and Sweet Bites Friday, November 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. $30.00 or 4 tickets for $100.00 (prior to event) $35.00 at the door
Don’t miss the Boutique Girls’ Night Out event: Bubbles, Baubles, Bags and Sweet Bites! Building on the success of last year’s Girls’ Night Out event, there will
Shopping Day Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. $5.00 admission
once again be a silent auction offering a variety of items from jewelry to bags to photography packages. Read page two to find out more details and how to participate.
Junior League of Winston-Salem, Inc. 390 South Liberty Street, Suite 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 Phone: (336) 722-9681 Fax: (336) 721-1051 E-mail: headquarters@jlws.org Web: www.jlws.org Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Dewey’s Fundraiser Prior to Boutique Who doesn’t love a sweet Dewey’s treat? Members can help raise funds for the Junior League of Winston-Salem. There will be a Dewey’s booth at Boutique and Dewey’s has agreed to donate 50% of all pre-sales to the JLWS. It’s never been so simple to raise money for the JLWS! In addition, there will be prizes for those members that bring in the top dollars in pre-sales. So start taking orders from family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers, and let’s make this a sweet treat to remember!
Three important things to note: 1. Pick up the order form (if you did not collect one at the September GMM) and turn it in at Headquarters by November 20, 2014. 2. Make checks payable to the Junior League of Winston-Salem. 3. Note if the orders will be picked up at Headquarters or at the Dewey’s Boutique booth.
Bubbles, Baubles, Bags and Sweet Bites Don’t miss the Boutique Girls’ Night Out event: Bubbles, Baubles, Bags and Sweet Bites! Building on the success of last year’s Girls Night Out event, there will once again be a silent auction offering a variety of items from jewelry to bags to photography packages. This year we are also having a holiday dessert showcase, featuring specialty desserts from local bakeries and restaurants. Let the bidding begin because this auction offers something for everyone on your holiday list. Grab your girlfriends, take advantage of the special four pack ticket pricing, and start the holiday season in style at the Bubbles, Baubles, Bags and Sweet Bites! Ticket price includes wine/champagne, mini desserts, entertainment, access to the silent auction, and fun. All Girls Night Out tickets purchased will also include one free ticket to return to Boutique on Saturday. Please be sure to visit the Boutique Facebook page and “like” it for many updates prior to the event. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.jlws.org/boutique.
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If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Moorefield at jessicamoorefield@yahoo.com or any member of the Boutique Committee at boutique@jlws.org. The JLWS is looking forward to making this Dewey’s event an impactful affair!
Letter from the President What an amazing fall it has been so far in our Junior League of Winston-Salem year! Kicking off with the great speakers at our first General Membership Meeting and now gearing up for our Fifth Annual
The Junior League of Winston-Salem is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism,
Boutique, it has been a big year so far for the JLWS,
developing the potential of women
and it isn’t even half over.
and improving the community through the effective action and
The theme for the year is Turning the Page, Enriching
leadership of trained volunteers. Its
the Tradition. The first part of this theme is “Turning
purpose is exclusively educational
the Page.” If you are a New Member or Active, you
and charitable.
have already turned the page by embracing our new Community Project BookW.O.R.M. Thank you for donating your gently used books or three new books. The JLWS has been able to begin distribution to our partner organizations. If you are a Sustainer or friend of the JLWS, be on the lookout for a paper bag and instructions coming to your doorstep this spring. The Junior League of Winston-Salem is taking the book drive to the streets, so to speak. We are excited to unroll a new community project. Also “Turning the Page” is our Women’s Health Initiative. Ninety-four women signed up after the September General Membership Meeting to be part of the focus group. The focus group will get tips for leading a healthy cardiovascular life. It is exciting as this signature project begins to take shape that so many of our own Junior Leaguers want to improve their health and participate. Finally, Boutique is here! It has been such a great journey so far for Boutique. It was created as Bootique and then evolved as any fundraiser will. I hope you will join me at the Girls Night Out: Bubbles, Baubles, Bags & Sweet Bites. Grab your friends and make it your night to shop, chat, and enjoy some sweet and savory desserts. Don’t forget the kiddos; we hope you will come visit Santa on Saturday! The Junior League of Winston-Salem cannot be the vibrant organization it has been for ninetytwo years without your support of our fundraisers, so THANK YOU in advance for all of your support. As we enter into the holiday season with all the craziness that it can be, please know that I’m so grateful to be part of this great organization. Whatever part of your Junior League journey you are in, from New Member to Sustainer Emeritus,
2014-2015 Board of Directors Christine Storch: President Stephanie Moser: President-Elect Cate Lynch: Administrative Vice President Amy Shively: Strategic Planning Chair Heather Hubbard: Communications Vice President Parker Tegeler: Assistant Communications Vice President Yvette Boland: Community Vice President Kristin Chambers: Assistant Community Vice President Elizabeth Dampier: Finance Vice President Kate Reece: Assistant Finance Vice President Katie Neal: Membership Vice President Carrie Hileman: Assistant Membership Vice President Hunter Douglas: Nominating Chair Carrie Ross: Volunteer Development Chair Elizabeth Myers: Member-at-Large Annette Lynch: Sustainer Advisor
Headquarters Staff Somya Qureshi: Administrative Director The Informer is published six times a year in September, October, November, January, March, and May by Junior League of Winston-Salem, Inc.
the Junior League of Winston-Salem.
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Fondly,
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it wouldn’t be the same organization without you. Thank you for being a member of
2014-2015 Informer Staff:
Christine Storch
Somya Qureshi: Managing Editor Heather Hubbard Casey Stephens Parker Tegeler
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August 2014 Board Briefs The Board of Directors met August 18, 2014. After approving the minutes and the agenda, Elizabeth Dampier, Finance Vice President gave the finance report. She updated the Board on Boutique’s progress, along with the $500 grant for the Puppet Show, and the completed audit. Stephanie Moser, President Elect, presented earlier discussions from the Management Team meeting. These included Boutique, the kick-off picnic, and the First Year Active program. Christine Storch, President, proposed a blood drive. The BOD discussed and voted on it. Nine Board members opposed the blood
General Membership Meeting Calendar
drive and two voted in favor of it. Christine Storch, along with other Board members, discussed the upcoming General Membership Meeting agenda. Two motions to reinstate
Monday, January 26, 2015
were presented, voted on, and approved by the Board.
(Voting Meeting) 6:30 p.m. Social 7:00 p.m. Meeting
September 2014 Board Briefs
Novant Health: Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center
The Board of Directors met on September 15, 2014. Women’s Health Initiative presented their video to the Board. They also gave a preview of their presentation for the General Membership Meeting. Elizabeth Dampier, Finance Vice President presented the P&L Budget. She also discussed the audit and report from auditor. The audit went well. Stephanie Moser, President-Elect provided a report from the Management Team’s
Monday, March 23, 2015 6:30 p.m. Social 7:00 p.m. Meeting Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem
earlier discussion. Management had discussed the fundraising package, Boutique, Placement reviews, GMM pre-meeting training, and the New Member Seminar. Christine Storch, President reviewed the Town Halls plan and schedule. She also went over the upcoming General Membership meeting. The next meeting is on October 15th.
Monday, May 18, 2015 (Voting Meeting) 6:30 p.m. Social 7:00 p.m. Meeting Novant Health: Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center
Application Deadline for First Round Consideration: January 30th, 2015 summitschool.com
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Membership
Ask Your Member-at-Large Elizabeth Myers Question: I am interested in a leadership role in the Junior League but I’m not sure who I should talk to about my interests! Please help!
Answer: Oh I love this question! I am so excited when people want to be more involved in the Junior League! The short answer to your question is to express your interests to nominating. Nominating has posted Leadership interest forms on the JLWS website and regularly reviews applications. Members are encouraged to nominate each other or to self-nominate. I know sometimes the nominating process is a little confusing so I consulted Hunter Douglas, nominating chair, for a little more information. It is important to take note of the general schedule to which nominating adheres so that you express your interest in time! Nominating begins the year by slating the future year’s Board of Directors. The slate for the Board is ready by October so if you are interested in a Board position it is important to get those forms in early! In November the nominating committee interviews potential new nominating committee members and selects new members. If you are interested in a position on nominating there are applications available on the website in October and November. In January and February the committee works tirelessly to slate all leadership positions prior to the Placement Fair. So the bottom line here is if you are interested in a specific position speak out early! Nominating loves to hear from members who are energetic and excited about become leaders. Another way to express interest in a leadership position is to talk to your Placement Liaison. These ladies are a direct link to nominating and will pass along leadership interest. Fall placement interviews are the perfect time to express your interest or to let your PL know of someone on your committee who would be a fabulous leader. And as always, Hunter Douglas can be reached at nominating@jlws.org
The JLWS Wants To Hear From You! How do you give back to our community during the holiday season? “During the holiday season, my family gives back by helping with the The Light a Luminary project for the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem. On Christmas Eve, the sight of luminary lined sidewalks and walkways instantly conjure the holiday spirit. It truly is beautiful, and knowing that each light that shines is in honor of a family who has or will stay at our local RMH, is a wonderful way to keep others in our thoughts during the hustle and bustle of the busy Holiday season. Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families with children receiving treatment in our community’s medical facilities. Please light a luminary this year in honor of someone you love. Kits can be purchased at Lowes Foods, Deweys Bakery, Cloverdale Ace Hardware, Christie’s Hallmark or Noteworthy Nov 28- Dec 24. For more information about RMHWS, luminaries and where to purchase your kits, please visit RMHWS.org.” -Active member, Jennifer Bryan
Next issue the JLWS wants to know: How do you maintain a proper balance between your personal, professional, and volunteer roles? E-mail your answer to headquarters@jlws.org. Please note that space may be limited and lengthy answers may be shortened if necessary.
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September General Membership Meeting Over 200 JLWS members attended the General Membership Meeting on Monday, September 29, 2014. Allen Joines, Mayor of the City of Winston-Salem gave a state of the city address. Dr. Beverley Emory, Superintendent of Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools addressed the state of the school system. They both took questions after their addresses.
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Finance
Finance Report As a member of the Junior League, at some point, we all say something like, “We pay our dues. Doesn’t that cover everything?” and the answer is no – it does not. Membership dues are approximately 43% of our income budget this year ($118,618) and 31% of those dues will go straight to AJLI ($36,550). Therefore, we must do other things to help raise the money to support the impactful things the Junior League is doing and supporting in our community. Our four fundraising initiatives (the fundraiser package, Boutique, Tour of Fine Spaces and Dine Around) are slated to bring in $104,200, or 38%, of the budget, but that means that the remaining 19% of the budget must come from somewhere else. There are many ways we all work together to bring this in – through Amazon Smile where a portion of a purchase is donated to the Junior League, corporate sponsorships, grants, ad sales and others, but one other way that you can make a difference is by supporting the Junior League of Winston Salem’s Annual Fund. In order to continue to serve our community with a tremendous positive impact and provide the greatest array of services in the community, the JLWS relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support through Annual Fund giving. Without any Annual Fund support, the Junior League of Winston Salem wouldn’t be able to serve its members and those in the Winston Salem community each year. Will each of you consider making a gift to the Annual Fund this year with a fully tax-deductible cash donation? This year’s goal is $12,500 and your gift is meaningful. A gift of:
$50 will provide healthy snacks for 50 children at a Kids in the Kitchen event $100 will provide 10 books for children who may not own their own book in Winston Salem $500 will provide one scholarship for a young woman to attend college $1,000 will allow the Family Support Network placement to provide a monthly meal to families with children in the hospital for one full year Donation may be made online at www.jlws.org or mail a check to JLWS Annual Fund. Remember that many companies and foundations will match the value of charitable gifts made by employees and their spouses, board members, and retirees. Gifts may be designated in honor or memory of someone special. A gift to the Annual Fund is a great way to say “thank you,” remember a loved one, or to commemorate a special occasion. If you are considering a gift of stock, bonds, mutual funds, personal property, real estate or other gift, please contact JLWS Headquarters for more information. Some gifts may require appraisal or advance approval in order to be accepted. Thinking ahead or have you already? A gift to JLWS can also be a useful financial planning tool. A bequest contained in a will, revocable (living) trust or other type of gift is a wonderful way to give. If you already have made the JLWS a part of your plans, please let us know so we can thank you personally. Thank you for all you do to support the Junior League of Winston Salem!
Community
Community Update The Junior League of Winston-Salem has a strong reputation in the community based on its commitment to volunteerism throughout the city of Winston-Salem. As many might be aware, the JLWS is an organization of women committed to improving this community through effective action and leadership of trained women. The JLWS impact is huge and something all members should be proud of. All members of the Junior League of Winston-Salem should stay informed of many ways the JLWS is impacting the community and be mindful of the legacy that Sustainers and past members have left behind, to uphold within the JLWS community placements. That being said, many people in Winston-Salem and even members within the JLWS are unaware of just how many touches the JLWS has had in the past 90+ years of JLWS history. To many, the JLWS is synonymous with the annual Rummage Sale. Members should remember and remind
the greater Winston-Salem community that they believe in the JLWS’ placements and support its events. Yvette Boland, Community Vice President personally wishes to thank all members for the payment of the Fundraising Package obligation as it greatly impacts the work the JLWS members are able to accomplish within the community. In conclusion, Yvette would like to challenge each member to participate in a community placement at least once in their JLWS career or contact her if one would like to offer current support to any of the JLWS community placements as oneoff opportunities. She personally has had the opportunity to hold an in-league placement, as well as numerous community placements. The impact that the members’ time and talent has on this community is priceless! The members may encounter the opportunity to give a child courage needed to speak up about abuse they are enduring; or empower a young girl to see herself in a new light; or teach a family to cook a healthy meal; or simply be there for someone else.
their family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of the beginnings the JLWS gave to many organizations and projects throughout Winston-Salem. These include, The Ronald McDonald House, SciWorks, and BookMarks to name a few. Strong and committed women of the past gave these organizations the solid foundation needed to continue and flourish on their own. With its strong history, the Junior League of Winston-Salem looks into its future for new adventures and new traditions. The beginnings of the Go! Campaign, the JLWS initiative for Women’s Health and BookWORM are exciting opportunities to go into the community and strengthen not only the JLWS name, but more importantly, improve cardiovascular health among women in Forsyth County and battle the literacy challenges facing children within this community. The JLWS leadership hopes that these new community placements will join the ranks of the Child Abuse Puppet Show and Kids In the Kitchen, two of JLWS’ strongest and impactful placements that are its own. Community placements are at the heart of the JLWS Mission Statement and the base of its existence, but, it cannot exist without financial support. As many know, the JLWS
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raises funds to maintain the JLWS and to support the work members are doing throughout the various community placements. Therefore, it is equally important that the JLWS community, support its fundraisers such as Boutique and Tour of Fine Spaces and that all members are showing
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New Members
New Members visit Goodwill Industries to learn and volunteer for BookWORM This year the New Member class partnered with Goodwill Industries for their October event. It is the mission of both the JLWS and the Goodwill to help those in need so what better way to start the year than to join forces! New Members were asked to bring two business related clothing items to donate to a Goodwill program, Success Outfitters. Success Outfitters is a Goodwill career training program which clothes participants for interviews and work. New Members were
New Member Group Spotlight: Wine’N Dinin’ Women
also invited to bring their own donations for general collection. Those donations were placed in Goodwill bins and later weighed. The New Members were all amazed to see how many pounds of clothing they collected. Although they are only one month into their New Member year they have already begun to touch many lives in Winston-Salem. The meeting also gave the New Member class a great opportunity to kick off the BookWORM project. Goodwill set up gaylords of books allowing the New Members to sort through their collection to find books applicable to BookWORM. The JLWS is grateful to Goodwill for partnering for this event and for the generous donation of books the New Members class sorted.
Mentor: Kayce Clodfelter Kayce Clodfelter was born and raised in WinstonSalem. She graduated with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from East Carolina University in 2011. She came back to Winston-Salem because that was where her heart was. She began working at Rick Babusiak State Farm Insurance following her move back in 2011. Her passion is helping others and through her work at State Farm she helps clients manage the risks of everyday life on a daily basis and nothing could be more fulfilling.
The Wine’N Dinin’ Women bonded instantly at their first New Member Social at 5 Points restaurant on August 15, 2014. It was as if the women had known each other for years. Since then the WDW’s have attended their New Member Seminar where they learned the ins and outs of being a successful member in the JLWS followed by another social at The Hilltop House. When the Wine’N Dinin’ Women are together there isn’t a minute that is not filled with fun and fellowship. All of the women in this group are excited to become more engaged and plugged in to WinstonSalem and serve their community more through the Junior League of Winston-Salem.
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Kayce joined the Junior League of Winston-Salem in order to surround herself with women who had the same passion of serving others as she did. During her New Member year she served as a “Girls on the Run” coach where she mentored 15 girls over ten weeks with the end goal of completing the Mistletoe 5K. Besides being the youth director at her church this was one of the most rewarding experiences that Kayce has ever had. Kayce took this mentoring experience one step further and became a New Member Mentor during her first Active year. She is so excited to help the Wine’N Dinin’ Women immerse themselves in the JLWS and make their experience the best it can be.
Volunteer Development Volunteer Development Update Volunteer Development committee has lots of planning in action at the moment! It hosted the leadership dinner on October 6,
December 10, 2014
Women Are Largely Missing From American History: Why It Matters & Why It’s Time to Set the Record Straight
2014. The Volunteer Development committee discussed and planned JLWS’ upcoming events and General Membership
Featuring: Joan Bradley Wages
Meetings. Members can look forward to: a pre-GMM speaker
President & CEO, National Women’s History Museum
for the January General Membership Meeting and sessions of specific topics during the regular March General Membership
Joan Wages, President and CEO of the National Women’s History
Meeting. For those that were in attendance last year, the
Museum will lead us in a dynamic, multi-faceted conversation
members have had some great discussions and informative
exploring the lack of women in our national narrative and the
lessons during these sessions! Look out for more information on
challenges, and ever evolving assortment of issues girls and
dates and speakers in upcoming months.
women face as a result.
Webinar Wednesdays
Join this webinar and be inspired as Joan introduces us to several
AJLI’s Webinar series, Webinar Wednesdays, is one of many
and the impact these women have had on the world. You will hear
methods to help Junior League women develop as community and civic leaders. These sessions, typically one-hour in duration, are designed to appeal to every Junior League member, regardless of age or current engagement in her community, as an easy way to increase her knowledge of and interest in community
highly accomplished women in history you’ve likely not heard of about the impact a womanless history has on girls’ self-esteem and career choices, as well as its impact on young boys, men and society as a whole. You will also learn about Joan’s dedication to raising public
and civic leadership.
awareness of and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of
Webinar Wednesdays run from September to June, typically on
history museum at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.
Upcoming Webinars: November 22, 2014
women and her nearly 20 year crusade to build a national women’s
December 17, 2014
Demystifying Bylaws and Policies: The Backbone of Your League’s Structure and Management
How Good Could You Make It? Thriving on Change and Mastering the Art of SelfReinvention
Featuring: Anne Dalton
Featuring: Gail Blanke
Good bylaws and policies are essential to a healthy Junior League.
AJLI Chief Officer for Strategic Initiatives
Founder, President, and CEO of Lifedesigns, LLC
They establish the legal framework, define the authority of the
We live in extraordinarily tough times. But not surprisingly,
governed and managed. Yet bring up the subject of bylaws and
these are exactly the right times to lift our heads, raise our hands, open our hearts and put ourselves and our egos on the line for an outrageous, best-idea-this-lifetime vision of what’s possible. Join us as Gail Blanke, best-selling author and internationally
members and the Board, and spell out how the League will be policies and you are sure to witness lots of confusion around what should be in the bylaws and what should be in the policies manual. To assist, AJLI has recently issued a digital publication, AJLI Bylaws Template.
renowned motivational speaker and executive/life coach, helps us answer the all-important question: “How Good Could You Make It?” Gail will tell us how we can rekindle our energy, optimism, sense of purpose and sense of humor, edit out the “life plaque” that weighs us down and holds us back, reignite our courage and confidence...and create a life that both thrills and fulfills us. November / December 2014 • www.jlws.org
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Volunteer Development In this webinar Anne Dalton will walk you through the AJLI
exceed our goals and achieve our fullest potential.
Bylaws Template, illustrate the connection between bylaws and
This session will introduce the concept of EQ and the critical role
policies, help you identify how to incorporate the AJLI Minimum
it can play in managing our lives and careers. Hear about the
Standards into your governing documents, and cover the
brain science behind the theory of emotional intelligence as well
essentials of how bylaws and policies are amended.
as tips and strategies for building and increasing our EQ!
So come prepared with your League’s current governing
AJLI On-demand Trainings
documents. Together we’ll find the way to making these important resources work for your League!
AJLI offers free online on-demand trainings for all League members. To access, visit the AJLI website and click on the on-
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demand database. The most recent 2014 topics available in the
Emotional Intelligence – A Predictor for Success
archive include:
Featuring: JRita Balian Allen
Amplify Your Fundraising Results with Giving Days:
President, Rita B. Allen Associates
#GivingTuesday and Colorado Gives Day in the Spotlight
We are all familiar with IQ but what about the role of EQ,
Be Ready to Be the One: Applying Junior League Training to
Emotional Intelligence, as a measure of potential leadership success and individual performance? Emotional Intelligence requires effective communication between the rational and emotional centers of the brain – it represents the path between feeling and reason. There are 4 skills that together make up Emotional Intelligence: Top 2 are self-awareness and selfmanagement which are about personal competence; Bottom 2 are social awareness and relationship management which are about social competence. EQ is the #1 predictor of professional success and personal excellence. Developing these four core EQ skills will allow us to increase our emotional intelligence and ultimately
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Community Leadership AJLI Infoshare: 2014-15 Service Plan and Budget The Empress Has No Clothes: Conquering Self-Doubt to Embrace Success (June 2014) For questions on these and other training opportunities, please contact Volunteer Development at volunteerdevelopment@jlws.org.
Community
Placements
PRC is then responsible for reviewing the community applications to determine which will be utilized for the following
Have you ever wondered how all the placements for the league
two years. Additionally they are responsible for gathering
are determined each year? You are not alone. Each year the
feedback across all placements to understand what is or is not
Placement Review Committee (PRC) meets to do just that. The PRC consists of the president, president-elect, placement liaison chair, community assistant vice president, community vice
they have come up with the placements and allocations for each, the president-elect is responsible for submitting it to the board
president (optional), strategic planning officer, a representative from the nominating committee and the placement coordinator. The committee is chaired by the president-elect. Each year the
for review and approval. This typically will occur at the December board meeting. Once the board has had a chance to review, provide feedback and approve the League’s placement brochures
PRC reviews the existing in-league and community placements
are updated to reflect the changes for the upcoming year.
and reviews reports from the prior year’s feedback. During even numbered years, PRC will utilize an updated Community
The PRC takes their role very seriously as they realize they
Application that outlines the League’s current focus areas and
are setting the pace of the league for the next two years. It is
vision for involvement in the community. The applications are distributed to interested agencies and community partners over the summer and are collected early fall. Typically this is done by the community council VP and AVP.
working and make adjustments as appropriate. Once they feel
important that they think independently and not use any kind of bias they have but rather use facts and data to make the best decisions they can.
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Sustainers Getting to know the Sustainers
Sustainer Evening Book Club: 2014-2015 Book Selections My Notorious Life by Kate Manning
January 13, 2015 Kellon Tippett 3008 University Rd, W-S (336) 768-7878
Sustainer Member Profile: Julianna Gyves Hometown: Seminole, FL Family: Husband, Chris, Sons John (10) and Will (7) Profession: I am a Stay-at-Home mom, community volunteer, caregiver and scientist. Hobbies: I love cooking and baking with my boys, going on dates with my husband, having coffee breaks with girlfriends, pilates and learning to play golf. Years in the JLWS: 12 years and counting! Reason for joining the JLWS: I joined the League because I wanted more community service opportunities. I stayed in the League because I am proud to be a part of AJLI and its profound
First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love and Jane Austen by Charlie Lovett
March 10, 2015 (Location TBD)
Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire
May 12, 2015 Ginger Ewing 2824 Kensington Rd, (336) 529-6688
impact on the global community through 292 organizations with the SAME mission. Favorite placement: My favorite placement was the years that I spent chairing the Family Resource Center at the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem. Fondest JLWS memory: Reading to children at the Celebration at Easton Elementary and seeing the excitement on their faces when they learned that they could keep the book for their very own. Favorite quote: “Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?” -Confucius Sustainers, the JLWS wants to hear from you! To be featured here, please email your information to headquarters@jlws.org
“The Daytime Book Club meets four times a year (September, November, January, April) on the fourth Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., in various homes. Our November’s selection was ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE by Anthony Doerr. All Sustainers are welcome.” - Bennie Breece, Leader of the Sustainer Daytime Book Club
New Sustainer to the JLWS?
Want to reconnect to the JLWS Sustainer membership? Have questions about the JLWS or want to meet other Sustainers? Join Sustainer Liaison, Csilla Dunn, at Boutique Girls Night Out on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Meet at the ticket counter at 6:45 p.m. and join Csilla Dunn along with other Sustainers for a fun night out! See front cover page for more details on Boutique. RSVP to Csilla Dunn at sustainerliaison@jlws.org Can’t make it to Girls Night Out? Meet Sustainer Liaison, Csilla Dunn, on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the ticket counter. RSVP to Csilla Dunn at sustainerliaison@jlws.org
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Noteworthy
Junior League Transitions
Transfers from Winston-Salem:
Member Milestones
Engagements
Sustaining Member, Lynda Morris won
Carmen Sauls to Andrew Price
first place in her category Iceland-Fire
September 19, 2014
Caitlin Webb Wright (Active)
and Ice, the Designer’s Choice Award in
Highpoint, NC
her division and the Award of Design Excellence in the 2014 Dixie Classic Fair -
Amy Wilkerson (Active)
Flower Show.
Greensboro, NC 2014 Winston Under 40 Leadership Transfers to Winston-Salem:
Award winners: Kayce Clodfelter (Active), Elizabeth Myers (Active),
Heather Egan (Sustainer)
Katie Neal (Active), Sonny Haynes
Charlotte, NC
(Active), Elizabeth Dampier (Active), Carrie Vickery (Active)
Kristi Adams (Active)
Durham and Orange Counties, NC
Little Junior Leaguers
Wyatt Miller Knudson February 6, 2014 Amy and John Knudson William Hudson Mayse September 15, 2014
Raleigh, NC Ashley Sigmon (Active)
Mollie and Matthew Mayse Please e-mail any additions to headquarters@jlws.org.
TAKE YOUR PASSION FOR
BUSINESS TO ANOTHER LEVEL Learn about the Wake Forest Evening MBA program at an upcoming info session. CASUAL COFFEE/BREAKFAST AFTER-WORK MEET & GREET CLASS VISIT Check our website for the latest events, dates and times: business.wfu.edu/events/
For more information, contact Kevin Bender benderkc@wfu.edu • 336.758.3091 business.wfu.edu/wsevening
November / December 2014 • www.jlws.org
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