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President’s Letter Dear friends,

MISSION The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

VISION The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. will empower volunteers to impact our community and enrich lives.

FOCUS Women Building a Better Oklahoma City

Happy New League Year, everyone! I want to take a moment to thank you all for your continued dedication to the Junior League of Oklahoma City. This year marks our chapter’s 90th anniversary, and as we continue to work together to build a better OKC, we will look back and honor those that worked so hard to get us where we are today. Stay in touch for some amazing events and training opportunities to commemorate this historical milestone in our history.

I had the privilege to represent you at the Association of Junior Leagues International (“AJLI”) Annual Conference this May in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The AJLI theme this year is to “Disrupt Convention”, and I could not agree with it more. We often think of disruption as a bad thing, but as leaders in our community we have been disputing the status quo for years. We cannot have positive change unless we disrupt how things are currently being done. I encourage everyone to be disruptors so that we can continue to improve our League and our community.

I am often asked by friends and coworkers, “what is the Junior League?”. I find myself going back to the mission, and telling them that we are an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The more I talk about our mission and what we do, the more I focus on the fact that we train leaders in our community. I encourage you all to take advantage of this and make the most of your membership. What would you like to learn from the League, and what can you teach others? The wants and needs of our membership is constantly changing, and we will be a stronger organization if we continue to grow and develop each other.

The summertime is historically a quieter time for the Junior League, and I look forward to seeing you all at the fall General Membership Meeting. I want everyone to be aware that we have a lot of work going on behind the scenes. Thank you to our project managers and volunteers that are already giving back to the community by volunteering with Variety Pack, Pet Food Pantry, Family Junction and many more of our wonderful projects. Our fundraising teams are working tirelessly to plan an amazing Mistletoe Market and Speaker in the City event for the coming year. We have dozens of members working together to create our commemorative entertaining book Western + Grand; this will be a special keepsake for everyone in the Oklahoma City community to enjoy.

What has made my League experience so memorable are the relationships and friendships I have made over the years. I encourage all of you to attend Junior League events, trainings, and while you are there, to introduce yourself to someone you have not met before. I am fortunate to have met some of my very best friends in Oklahoma City just by striking up a conversation at a Junior League function. I encourage each of you to step out of your comfort zone and make the most out of your League experience.

With sincere appreciation,

Tracey Frederick President, Junior League of Oklahoma City 2017-18

MEET YOUR EDITOR Jenn Tupps joined the Junior League as a Transfer in 2009. She completed her Provisional year and first two Active years as part of the Junior League of Norman. Jenn was raised in Edmond, and is a graduate of Edmond North High School. She then headed down I-35, where she attended the University of Oklahoma (Boomer!). She graduated with a degree in Letters in 2004; then

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obtained her law degree in 2008. She currently serves as Assistant General Counsel to a state agency.

Jenn is married to Ryan Tupps and together they have two beautiful children; a daughter Bryn, age five and a son, Jensen, age two. In addition to her role in the JLOC, Jenn serves on the Associate Board for Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and is a graduate of Leadership

Oklahoma LOYAL Class VII. Jenn credits the JLOC for truly training women for lifelong volunteerism and service! Most recently, Jenn has embarked on the role of PTO mom, by getting involved with the Parent Teacher Organization at Christ the King Catholic School.

When Jenn isn’t busy in her legal practice or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

JULY 2017 LINK VISION

To inform members and increase awareness of Junior League of Oklahoma City projects and events.

EDITOR Jenn Tupps ASSISTANT EDITOR & BUSINESS MANAGER Michelle Phillips COMMITTEE MEMBERS Kelly Burchett, Stephanie Hinton,

Leah Jackson, Colin Rockefeller, Christy Wilson

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2017-18 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Tracey Frederick PRESIDENT-ELECT Pam Campbell ADMINISTRATIVE VP Paula Cagigal BYLAWS CHAIR Sabrina Froehlich COMMUNICATIONS VP Christy Wilson COMMUNITY VP Cortney Smith FINANCE VP Katharine Johnston FUNDRAISING VP Kristen Ferate MEMBERSHIP VP Adrienne Nobles

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SUSTAINING ADVISOR Pam Newby

COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

James Farris, Debbie Forshee, Dr. Terry Cline, Lindsay Parks, Nicole Dobbins, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Mel Martin, Alex Cameron, Beth Shortt, Clytie Bunyan, Mary Melon, Noel Williams, MD, Annette White-Klososky, Molly Ross, Jim Gebhart, Rita Aragon, Aurora Lora, Jeff Kretchmar, Kelly Fry, Michael Brooks-Jimenez, Teresa Rose Crook, Kersey Winfree, Kristine Browne, Susan Webb COMMUNITY PROJECTS/PROJECT MANAGERS ELEMENTARY HEALTH Lindsey Truelove FAMILY FITNESS NIGHTS Danielle Lidwell FOOD AND FUN AT FAMILY JUNCTION Mindy Rule HEALTHY PETS/HEALTHY HOMES Shannon Stiger KITK/TOP CHEF Amanda Essali & Rachel Vernon PARENTS NIGHT OUT Hayley Moore HEALTHY PRACTICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Julia Jernigan & Britnee Joyner KIDS ON TRACK Lauren Hammonds

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Spotlight on Sustainer Pam Newby Membership Report Provisional Class Receives Active Status

NOMINATING CHAIR Mei Cheng CHIEF OF STAFF Jamie Manoles

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Family Fitness Nights at OKC Educare Wellness for Life Season’s Eatings!

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We Are JLOC Letters to the League Annual Report

PROM NIGHT Cassie Thompson RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GUEST CHEFS Heather Davey SAFE KIDS CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS Tina Izadi SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Kristen LeForce WELLNESS FOR LIFE Nicole Doherty OPEN STREETS Katy McNeil FAMILY FUN NIGHTS Tori Raines VARIETY PACK Blair Bradley

League Link is published five times a year by the Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. HEADQUARTERS

ON THE COVER: Photo courtesy of Leah Jackson.

The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. 1001 NW Grand Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone (405) 843-5668 Fax (405) 843-0994 www.jloc.org FUNDRAISERS

Mistletoe Market Speaker in the City Annual Campaign

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BY JENN TUPPS

he candy theme at this year’s final General Membership Meeting was a fitting farewell to 201617 President, Sara Sweet and her Board of Directors. The May GMM was a celebration of the exciting year the JLOC recently concluded and a preview of the great things to come! Both the outgoing and incoming Boards of Directors feature some of JLOC’s most capable leaders, and in this, we know the League is in good hands.

Prior to the meeting, members were given the chance to learn about the different JLOC

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committees and sign up to serve on those that interested them. The committees within JLOC allow members to both learn more about the League, and to share their talents, all while meeting and spending time with new JLOC friends!

The outgoing Provisional class created a fantasyland of sweets, and the care they took in the preparation was evident in the giant wrapped lollipops and fluffy cotton candy spread throughout the meeting space. The centerpieces on each table were filled with candies, lollipops, and bubblegum, as well as small goody-bags, so members could take

some sweets with them when the meeting adjourned. No detail was overlooked in this colorful candy land, and with that, we can be certain that these Provisionals will become careful and thoughtful Active members.

The League bid a fond farewell to those members who transitioned from Active to Sustainer status. We are always sad to see them go, but we know they will represent JLOC amazingly in the community and in all they do.

The end of the meeting marked the transition from 2016-17 leadership to 2017-18 leadership, with Tracey Frederick as incoming President. The meeting ended with a favorite longstanding tradition, the ceremonial passing of the gavel. Many past presidents lined the front of the meeting hall to pass the presidential gavel from one end down to Tracey, who then gave her introductory speech as President. Congratulations on your successful tenure as President, Sara! Tracey, we are so excited to see the great things you will accomplish this upcoming year!

SPEAKER IN THE CITY JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OKC

Save the Date February 8, 2018 The Criterion Downtown Oklahoma City Visit www.jloc.org for more information on the Junior League of Oklahoma City’s Speaker in the City.

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2017-18 MEETING DATES September 12, 2017 October 10, 2017 January 9, 2018 February 13, 2018 *March 13, 2018 April 10, 2018 May 8, 2018

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Each issue, we will feature JLOC pets!

If you would like to see your pet in the League Link, please email photos to tupps.editor2017@gmail.com.

Wyatt Wilson • 7.5 yearold Labrador Retriever Christy Wilson, Pet Owner “He is my fur-st child!”

Anna Beth & Henry • 2.5 year-old Maltipoos

Jeanie Butts, Pet Owner Anna Beth’s hobbies include eating & walks to the QC country club. Henry is a tiny man—only 7 lbs.—and loves sticking close to his mom! Both enjoy visits with Poppy Butts, and can often be found sitting on a tuffet at Jeanie’s front window watching everyone/everything that moves on Quail Creek Road!

Poppy • 2 year-old miniature poodle

Zoe Butts, Pet Owner Loves to run laps very fast around the pool and really loves to bark! Enjoys spending time with her pals Henry & Anna Beth.

Bogey • 1.5 year-old chocolate English lab

Alex Brady, Pet Owner Weighing in at almost 100 lbs., this gent enjoys eating pillows, especially Alex’s nice ones! “…and that rug no longer exists because he ate it—haha!”

Brodie • 14 year-old boxer Porterhouse • 5 year-old black lab

Tracey Frederick, Pet Owner Both pups are rescue dogs. they enjoy watching Netflix, barking at the UPS man, and sleeping all day!

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SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP PLACEMENT NOTES

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Single Parent Support Groups is a JLOC placement in which JLOC volunteers create health, fitness, nutrition, and wellness activities for the clients of the Single Parent Support Network. This past year, 11 JLOC volunteers took part in this bi-monthly placement, which took place at Sunbeam Family Services, located off of Classen. The first Monday of the month is used as a planning session, in which we have a casual dinner meeting to plan a health, fitness, wellness, or nutrition activity for our families, and divide up the responsibilities for the current month. We try and think outside of the box on the experiences we plan with them.

Every session with our families includes a light meal. To keep things simple, we created a healthy buffet including sandwich wraps, fruits, vegetables, hummus, yogurt, string cheese, goldfish, and peanut butter. This allows the families to pick and choose what they want to eat for dinner, while also adding flexibility so that we can feed more people. Community attendance varied monthly—some

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months we had only a few families and sometimes we had up to 20 families!

This year, we have enjoyed a family yoga session, line-dancing, self-defense lesson, and a Thanksgiving celebration dinner. My favorite session had to be the Thanksgiving session. For this holiday event, we purchased family-style meals from Uptown Grocery, and had a volunteer lead a gratitude journaling session.

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It was a treat to see the families being exposed to new things they had never experienced before. Our family-style yoga session was a huge hit! The parents seemed to enjoy the activities that JLOC volunteers planned, and the JLOC volunteers certainly had a blast planning and executing the curriculum. It was such a rewarding way to spend two evenings a month.

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Spotlight on Sustainer Pam Newby

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xactly 20 years after her tenure as President, during the League’s 70th anniversary, Pam Newby will return to serve as the Sustaining Advisor for the 2017-18 Board of Directors. Following her term as JLOC President, Pam went on to serve the Junior League on an international level, first serving as the Area 5 Director of the Association of Junior Leagues International (“AJLI”) and then serving a two-year term as President of AJLI. Her service, leadership, and commitment to the Junior League family—locally, nationally, and internationally—cannot be overstated. Her path to JLOC and within JLOC is such an interesting journey, as I am sure you will agree upon reading her story.

Her path to the JLOC began with her daughter’s diagnosis of Leukemia. After receiving treatment, Pam found that her daughter was being defined by her medical challenges in a traditional preschool setting, and began looking for a more inclusive school.

She wanted to find a place where children with disabilities could learn alongside traditionally-developing children. Finding none, Pam Newby founded Special Care, a year-round educational facility that serves children with and without special needs, providing high-quality early childhood education, specialized care, and on-site therapeutic services.

These children are educated in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

In the days of Special Care’s infancy, Pam needed volunteers. As luck would have it, Sustainer Sarah Malloy, then the Chair of the CRPE (now the Project Development Committee), reached out to Pam, asking if JLOC could create a placement for League members at Special Care. Pam jumped at the idea, and in 1986, JLOC volunteers began assisting at Special Care serving in a variety of capacities.

League volunteers assisted in creating and writing

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a newsletter for Special Care, lending hands in the classrooms, and hosting an annual volunteer party for all the Special Care volunteers. Pam Newby remembers this JLOC help fondly, as this Special Care placement continued for 7 years. She said that in those early years, Special Care simply could not have afforded the volunteer hours that the League members donated. The JLOC provided a critical step in Special Care’s growth and development.

After Special Care became a community placement, Pam Newby decided to join the Junior League as a member. She embraced leadership roles and served as a PAT Advisor, Community VP, and of course, President. Pam mentioned that her membership in the JLOC was fortuitous because when she founded Special Care, she had very little non-profit experience. Pam often speaks of the opportunities that the JLOC provided to her such as public speaking skills, learning how to form a Board of Directors, and how to be a better Executive Director, which in turn allowed her to succeed and grow in her own non-profit career and

organization. Additionally, she speaks fondly of her JLOC mentors, that no matter what comes her way, they are still there for her, personally, professionally, and voluntarily.

The biggest takeaway for Pam Newby is how the Junior League has been with her throughout her adult life. When her child was diagnosed with leukemia, and she founded Special Care, JLOC was there. When she adopted her niece and nephew after their mother was unable to care for them, she was thrown two showers: one from JLOC and one from AJLI. When her home in Moore was destroyed by the May 3rd tornado, JLOC was there.

She said that she is so grateful and thankful for Sarah Malloy, who brought JLOC to Special Care, and into her life. Pam wanted to tell all members this, “JLOC can be life changing. Whether that is in your career, through the trainings you receive at JLOC; in the difference you make in a stranger’s life during a community placement; or in your own family through the friendships you make in the League, you will get out of the experience what you put in. Get involved and see how your life is impacted!”

Currently, Pam Newby continues to serve as the Executive Director of Special Care.

She is married with five children and three grandchildren; and her daughter, a leukemia survivor, is now a teacher at Special Care.

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Aven Brinkley Holley

Savannah Kate Evans

Born April 4, 2017 Parents are Andrea & John Holley

Born March 9, 2017 Parents are Stacie & J. Markham Evans

Provisional Class Receives Active Status

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he Provisional Admissions and Training team is proud to announce that we have welcomed 91 wonderful ladies to Active membership, as of June 1, 2017! The Provisional year is a busy one with Provisional courses, socials and volunteering activities. The Provisional class kicked-off the year in June, with a team building exercise held at the Boys & Girls Club and presented by Shiloh Adventure Camps. Later in the summer, Plenty Mercantile hosted the class at their store with discounted shopping and “provisions” by Provision Kitchen.

For their Community Project, the ladies completed three community gardens in partnership with OKC Harvest of OKC Beautiful: at Cleveland Elementary, Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, and Linwood Elementary. In recognition for their hard work, JLOC received the OKC Beautiful “Community Spirit Award” at the 34th Annual Distinguished Service

Awards Luncheon on March 23, 2017, at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. At the awards luncheon, it was noted that the outdoor classrooms completed by JLOC are a tremendous benefit to the local Oklahoma City schools and the children they serve.

The Provisional members were led through their JLOC Provisional year by Chair Heather Ward, Vice-Chair Jennifer Fritsch, and the following PAT Advisors: Jenna Hudson, Courtney Thomas, Wendi Shipp, Katie Steuwe, Paige Ross, Emma Flinton, Audra Bromagem, Moira McCarthy-Parham, and Jessica Hunt.

Congratulations to the Provisional Class of 2017! You will undoubtedly continue to blaze new trails and we know you have a bright JLOC future ahead of you!

Class of 2016-17

Congratulations to the following ladies who received Active Status at the May GMM Natasha Alikhani-Hinz Lydia Anderson Janelle Archer Beth Armstrong Brittany Attaway Caroline Baumunk Andrea Bickerstaff Brooke Bogert Christina Boghetich Liz Bomhoff Brandi Bowers Phi Boyle Sheldra Brigham Kasey Brown Ryanne Brown Kara Bundren Madeline Burger Jennifer Burgess Zoe Butts Ilse Carrizales Emily Chancellor Rachel Colvin Melissa Cox

Laura Cunningham Autumn Davenport Baleigh Davenport Danielle Deen Jane Derrick Amanda Dietz Jennifer Doughtie Shannon Dunn Laura Eiszner Lexi Epperson Amy Ewald Renee Flood Michelle Frazier Carolyn Gadboys Bailey Gatewood Ashley Gillum Jillian Gosselin Whitney Guild Helen Harris (Perry) Meridith Harris Callie Heerwagen Natalie Hodgen Magon Hoffman

Libby Howard Brooke Johnson Kelsey Johnson Crystal Juel Audra Kedy Michelle Keffer Hayley Kemp Jenn Knight Elise Lopez Markie Martin Elizabeth Matson Robyn Matthews Mallory McDaniels LeeAnna McNally Katie Morgan Katherine Nash-Satterfield Jillian Neville Stacie Nguyen Krystal Palmisano Jacqueline Penick Brooke Powell Marianne Quinn Abby Randle

Mecca Rayne Lanie Roper Laura Rudicel Lauren Rutledge Julie Shannon-Phelan Monique Short Kara Simpson Jayme Sprouse Bri Stone Jessica Szeto Heather Tikhonoff Marissa Valdez Sammie Valentino Amy VanHemel Keisha West Nikki West Lisa Wheeler Brittany Whitesel Jena Williams Katie Wilson Ashley Zamudio Sarah Zynda

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JUNIOR LEAGUE

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COUNCIL MEMBERS Thank you to our 2016-17 Community Advisory Board (“CAB�) members, for generously sharing their time and expertise with the Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. The CAB has been renamed the Junior League Advisory Council, and it is a group of trusted, high-level advisors representing a variety of professions and community experience, who act as mentors to our JLOC Board of Directors and other councils. This year we are pleased to have a number of returning members as well as a few new faces.

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Financial Development Chair

Congrats TO OUR NEW

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Lydia Sullivan-Benham

Financial Development Vice-Chair Jenn Kaiser

Financial Developer (Active) Lauren Schwartz

Financial Developer (Sustainer) Kathryn L. Wilson

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James Farris, James Farris Associates Debbie Forshee, Community Volunteer Dr. Terry Cline, Oklahoma Commissioner of Health Lindsay Parks, Barre3 Nicole Dobbins, Chaparral Energy Lillie-Beth Brinkman, NBC Oklahoma Mel Martin, First National Bank of Oklahoma Alex Cameron, KWTV News 9 Beth Shortt, Leadership Oklahoma City Clytie Bunyan, The Oklahoman Mary Melon, The Foundation for OKC Public Schools Noel Williams, MD, Optimal Health Associates Annette White-Klososky, EWF International Molly Ross, James Hall Center for Mind, Body & Spirit Institute Jim Gebhart, Mercy Hospital Rita Aragon, Secretary of Oklahoma Military Veterans Affairs Aurora Lora, OKC Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Kretchmar, Prodigal, LLC Kelly Fry, The Oklahoman Michael Brooks-Jimenez, Michael BrooksJimenez, P.C. Teresa Rose Crook, OKC Community Foundation Kersey Winfree, SSM Health of Oklahoma Kristine Browne, Community Volunteer Susan Webb, Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Thank you to the 2016-17 Board of Directors for a great year!

PRESIDENT Sara Sweet

BYLAWS CHAIR Katherine Hager

FINANCE VP Summer DeFehr

NOMINATING CHAIR Mandy Heaps

PRESIDENT-ELECT Tracey Frederick

COMMUNICATIONS VP Sheena Karami

FUNDRAISING VP Alexis Lux

SUSTAINING ADVISOR Sue Ann Hyde

ADMINISTRATIVE VP Kelly Brown

COMMUNITY VP Sabrina Froehlich

MEMBERSHIP VP Kathy Swift

CHIEF OF STAFF Leslie Coale-Mossman

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017-18 MEMBERS-AT-LARGE AND APPOINTEES ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

Helen Harris Jillian Neville Lisa Wheeler

COURTESY & RECOGNITION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

Kelli Walsh (Active) Linda Garrett (Sustainer)

ARRANGEMENTS CHAIR

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Lauren Ottaway Johnson

Josephine Broyle Amanda Dietz

COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL

FUNDRAISING COUNCIL

Beth Armstrong Magon Hoffman Anastasia Svec

Zoe Butts Brooke Johnson Tabitha Narvaiz HEADQUARTERS CHAIR

COMMUNITY COORDINATORS

Jamie Herrera

Rachel Petty Becca Sullivan

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Jenn Tupps, Editor Michelle Phillips, Assistant Editor

Breann Hager Meredith Harris Cassidy Sullivan

LEGACY & LEGENDS CO-CHAIRS

Emma Flinton (Active) Whitney Tero (Sustainer)

MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL

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LeeAnna McNally Courtney Thomas Sarah Zynda

Leah Jackson

PACE COMMITTEE

Katherine Chandler, Co-Chair Leslie Coale-Mossman, Co-Chair Blair Bradley Amanda Harding Jessica Hunt Beth Perry Jennings Katie Mueller Lindsey Riddel Ilana Sharpe Wendi Shipp Kathy Swift

Natalie Fix, Chair Becky Taylor, Vice-Chair Lydia Anderson Amanda Seay Tracie Simard Ashley Smith PAT COMMITTEE

Jennifer Fritsch, Chair Jenna Hudson, ViceChair Dana Gillett Kelli Hilgenfeld Daniella Knighten Laura Neal Laura Winkler Alexis Lux Amy McDougall Lauren Reiken-Hobbs Erin Sexson Margo Ward

PLACEMENT/ADVISING MENTOR

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Morgan Hopson, Chair Suzanne Singleterry, Vice-Chair

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Chelsea Rickett, Chair Azadeh Aldamini, ViceChair Nadine Davis Krystal Murer HISTORIAN/ SCRAPBOOK

TRANSFER CO-CHAIRS

Nichole Glover (Active) Jeanette Stanton (Sustainer) WEB CONTENT

Katelyn Hudson, Editor Jessie West, Assistant Editor

Elizabeth Semtner

90TH ANNIVERSARY CO-CHAIRS

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

Sheena Karami (Active) Ann Cameron (Sustainer)

Kristin VanNort, Chair Paula Wackenheim, Vice-Chair TRAINING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

90TH ANNIVERSARY ENTERTAINMENT BOOK CHAIR

Kelly Brown

Megan Johnson, Chair Samara Terrill, ViceChair

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Fundraising Vice President

in the community? JLOC’s biggest impact on the community are the women we train to volunteer in nonprofits across the city. Our members are a valuable resource to these organizations that expand their capacity.

Why would you encourage your friends to join JLOC? Within the past four years, I have lost my family of origin. The League has given me a sense of purpose and friends that have helped me to overcome the emotions and grief. JLOC is more than a service organization. We are family.

What is your favorite summertime memory?

My mother was a teacher and in the summer she would enjoy her leisure and cook more intricate meals: peach pie, fried chicken, potato and pasta salads, baked beans. I still associate summer with fun food.

TRACEY FREDERICK

President What was your best vacation? My sister lived in Barcelona for a few years, going to visit her and learn about the culture there was amazing.

What do you think JLOC’s biggest impact is in the community? That we have trained and developed so many civic leaders throughout the generations.

PAM CAMPBELL

President Elect What do you love most about OKC? It’s hard to choose one thing that I love most about OKC. I’m excited about its growth and the way people work together to move it forward. But, even with all of the changes, the people are still friendly, generous and committed to making it even better.

What do you think JLOC’s biggest impact is

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CORTNEY SMITH

Community Vice President Do you have any fun summer plans? My husband and I are going to Greece for two weeks in June. I cannot wait to get away, explore, eat, and be lazy!

What has been your favorite JLOC placement thus far? I have genuinely enjoyed every project I’ve had the opportunity to be on, but my favorite has to be Food and Fun at Family Junction! The kids are so grateful, funny, and deserving. It’s a project where every time you leave a session, you walk away with a very tangible feeling of what it means to be a volunteer. What it means to do something that’s selfless and see the impact that just giving your time and attention can have on these kids. It is wonderfully fulfilling, and I loved every minute!

PAULA CAGIGAL

Administrative Vice President What do you love most about OKC? I love that despite being a big city, Oklahoma City feels small.

What was your best vacation? A family beach trip to the Mediterranean Sea.

KATHARINE JOHNSTON

Finance Vice President

Board of Directors first time to Hawaii was amazing because you don’t realize that the pictures you see do not do it justice.

We went to the Big Island and put 1000 miles on the rental car in a week. There was so much to see and do. It is a must for everyone at least once.

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CHRISTY WILSON

Membership Vice President

Communications Vice President

What is your favorite summertime memory?

It’s hard to pick just one, but I fondly remember staying out with all the neighborhood kids until the last bit of daylight in the summer. Days full of adventure within a couple of blocks! I love that it doesn’t get dark until 9pm!

What has been your favorite JLOC placement thus far? I’ve been lucky to enjoy most of my placements, but among my favorites are serving in KIPP – Knowledge is Power and both as a member of the Nominating Committee and later as Nominating Chairman.

What is your favorite summertime memory?

Every summer growing up, I spent two months at Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota. It was such a beautiful part of the country and I made lifelong friends from around the globe. I can’t wait for my kiddos to get to the ages when I can send them!

Why would you encourage your friends to join JLOC? Because the JLOC is unparalleled, in my opinion. The trainings, the friendships, the impact we make in the community, and the relationships we develop with our community partners are lifelong and life changing. What you put into the League, you get in return. I’m getting sidetracked, but I encourage everyone to take advantage of these training opportunities! No other organization provides the amount, the quality, and the diversity of trainings that you get with your membership in the League!

PAM NEWBY

Sustaining Advisor Do you have any fun summer plans? This summer, we are heading to Destin, FL. Our family—36 in total—have rented a large house, and we are headed to the beach! I love any trips that focus on family.

What was your favorite placement? One was definitely the Community Literacy Center, where we taught English as a Second Language. I was paired with a Somalian woman, and at the end of the year after this woman graduated, she invited me to her home where she prepared a traditional Somali meal to say thank you.

SABRINA FROEHLICH

Bylaws Chair What was your best vacation? I’ve been fortunate enough to have had some pretty great vacations. My most memorable is not one trip but the repeated trips my family has made to Laguna Beach and Southern California. We spend extended periods of time and love going to our favorite spots and exploring new ones. Plans are for the hubs and I to retire there as soon as the last kid leaves for college: so in about 13 years.

What do you think JLOC’s biggest impact is in the community? I believe JLOC’s biggest community impact is our women, hands down. We have some of the finest, most influential community servants OKC has to offer. And that’s when they join.

After the training and leadership experience we have to offer, the women are that much better!

MEI CHENG

Nominating Chair What do you think JLOC’s biggest impact is in the community? The women of JLOC are the leaders in the community. They give back to the community with their service in their work places, schools, churches, and numerous other organizations.

What was your best vacation? It’s difficult to pick the best because each is great in its own way.

Traveling to Taiwan with my parents to see relatives was a wonderful experience. All of my relatives were so kind. One of my cousins arranged for a mini tour bus to take several of us around the island for a week.

We ate fabulous banquets for our meals and enjoyed the beautiful island scenery. Taiwan is known for its hospitality and delicious cuisine. And then the

JAMIE MANOLES

Chief of Staff What is your favorite summertime memory?

Traveling with my Nanaw and Papaw in their motor home!

What has been your favorite JLOC placement thus far? This is a tough one! I’ve been lucky to have so many. If I had to choose one though, probably my year as Bylaws Chair. The opportunity to serve with Nazette and serve on our Board was amazing.

I learned so much about leadership and sacrifice.

Plus, I was able to attend ODI that year, which was awesome!

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BY SALLY KERNKE

nother great year of Family Fitness fun is in the books!

JLOC volunteers started the year strong with fresh, new ideas focused on health and wellness to bring to this placement at OKC Educare, where the goal is to get families together and promote healthy activities. Family Fitness Nights always begins with a healthy dinner to pack tummies full of protein, fruits, veggies, water and juice. Dinner is followed by a fitness related activity which is always fun and includes lots of laughter. League

members wanted to make sure the kiddos got to take something home with them after the placement to remind them how much fun it is to get up and get moving, so we always sent them home with a fun souvenir.

During this placement year, we were fortunate to have the OKC Energy players come twice and bring inflatables to play soccer with the kiddos – the kids were star struck! We also had a visit from Blaze the Dragon with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma who showed up to compete with the kiddos and parents in an obstacle

Project Manager Sally Kernke accepts The Community Partner Award from Sunbeam Family Services on behalf of JLOC from Jim Priest, CEO of Sunbeam Family Services, and Erin Engelke, Chief External Relations Officer of Sunbeam Family Services (and JLOC Member).

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course. Other activities included zumba, yoga, HIIT workouts and so much more!

Our largest attendance occurred during our last event of the year–the April Family Fitness Fair that the JLOC members coordinated. We ended the year with tons of fun and excitement.

There were inflatables, rowing machines from the River Sports Crew in OKC, and face painting.

Each family took home a summer fitness package that included sunglasses, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, frisbees, bubbles and a kite.

Volunteers and families both agreed that this year was a success, and both parties are eagerly looking forward to the project resuming in August. In addition to the reward that serving these families provides, JLOC was also honored with The Community Partner Award from Sunbeam Family Services this year at their annual volunteer banquet.

Wellness for Life

By Rachel Talasaz, Project Manager

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his past year marked the second year for the Wellness for Life placement. This placement took place at Concordia Life Care Community. We met the first and third Tuesday of each month with the residents, mainly those in independent living. The members that were assigned to this placement were really committed and took a lot of pride in planning their activities. They went above and beyond to plan fun and interesting activities geared toward senior citizens. After all, the intent of the placement was to help senior citizens remain active by doing fun activities and to build meaningful relationships.

In the fall, we held a pilates class specifically geared towards senior citizens. In October, we partnered with Concordia to have a Trunk or Treat for Halloween for the residents and their families. We decorated booths and made coordinating costumes. We also held several game nights to just sit and talk with the residents.

In the spring, we partnered again with Concordia to have a resident-wide Great Gatsby party. We were in charge of the black jack tables and dance party. We all dressed up

in 20s costumes and had a lot of fun. Another springtime activity was a night spent learning about herbs and we planted herb gardens in mason jars. The residents really enjoyed doing activities for others, so we made blankets to give to the Homeless Alliance. The residents were thrilled to be giving back to the community.

For our last placement meeting, we held an English Tea with a presentation about the history of a proper tea service, complete with tea and snacks. The members gifted the residents a puzzle with a collage of pictures of our activities throughout the year.

We really tried to focus on building the meetings based on what the residents preferred to do.

We coordinated all the events with Concordia to get the word out early of what we would be doing for each placement. We were able to build off the first year to make it even more successful.

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ABC and STAR Award Winners for the 2016-17 JLOC Year

2016-2017 ABC Award Recipients MAY 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016

JANUARY 2017

Moira McCarthy-Parham

Adrienne Nobles & Nichole Glover

Griffin Santino

JUNE 2016

OCTOBER 2016

FEBRUARY 2017

Hillary Ashton & Katelyn Hudson

Melissa Frost

Heather Ward & Jennifer Fritsch

JULY 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

MARCH 2017

Samara Terrill & Kristen Brown

Bria Hanlon & Jen Randle

Jamie Manoles & Heather Coyle

AUGUST 2016

DECEMBER 2016

APRIL 2017

Cortney Smith & Christy Wilson

Jill Merritt

Rachel Petty, Carey Sue Vega, & Laura Kerr

2016-2017 S.T.A.R Award Recipients WHEN

RECIPIENT

PLACEMENT

JUNE 2016

Macie Craven-Timms

Food & Fun at Family Junction

JULY 2016

Lacey Hulme

Family Fun Nights

AUGUST 2016

Sarah Campbell

Family Fun Nights

SEPTEMBER 2016

Selena Skorman

Healthy You Parents Night Out

Katy McNeil and Grace Meyer

Open Streets

NOVEMBER 2016

Emily Shipley

Food & Fun at Family Junction

DECEMBER 2016

Ashley Cronin

Healthy Pets, Healthy Homes

Amanda Essaili

Kids in the Kitchen/Top Chef

Jessica Green

Wellness for Life

MARCH 2017

Danielle Lidwell

Food & Fun at Family Junction

APRIL 2017

Michelle Phillips

Kids on Track

OCTOBER 2016

JANUARY 2017 FEBRUARY 2017

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JLOC 2017-2018 Project Updates

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LOC is excited to welcome the following new project partnerships to our Community lineup! Our volunteers will have a large-scale impact with these three unique projects, as each works with diverse populations and ages across Central Oklahoma!

Health Beyond Sight with New View JLOC volunteers will plan, organize, and facilitate quarterly events for kids and families affected by blindness and visual impairment. This placement will kick-off with a superhero-themed carnival during summer OWL (Oklahomans Without Limits) Camp at UCO in mid-July.

Each quarterly event will host between 40-100 people, and JLOC volunteers will also have the opportunity to plan activities with New View Oklahoma providing transportation and certified guides for each event. Our ultimate goal for this placement is to promote a healthy, active

lifestyle and camaraderie for kids and young adults affected by visual impairment.

The Health Fair with Infant Crisis Services Junior League volunteers will develop a health-oriented spring festival to take place at Infant Crisis Services. Infant Crisis Services provides formula, diapers, food and clothing for babies and toddlers, to families in need. The goal of the Health Fair is to offer a free event to educate families about healthy food and lifestyle choices. Volunteers will create booths with activities, demonstrations and informational handouts to educate families about healthy practices. The Health Fair placement will allow the volunteers creative freedom to develop their own engaging health-themed festival to serve around 200-300 families. The fair will be geared toward families currently and/or previously utilizing resources provided by Infant Crisis Services.

KidStock 2017 with Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma (Variety Pack) KidStock highlights the importance of a healthy body and mind, improved eating habits, and an active lifestyle for girls and their families and friends. Volunteers will be assigned to various activities for kids and their families, including leading physical activities, providing health demonstrations at interactive booths, participating in crafting sessions, and teaching participants about health and wellness. Prior to KidStock 2017 will be the first annual “Thin Mint Sprint” 5K and JLOC is expecting all participants from the 5K to attend KidStock afterward!

CONCLUDED PROJECTS: The following project was concluded at the end of the 2016-17 year: ArtsReach program through the OKC Ballet – Variety Pack

S E A S O N ’ S E AT I N G S !

Summer is here! Enjoy some of these delicious recipes with friends and family, perhaps al fresco as the weather is so nice! These tasty treats are sure to please.

Grilled Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette RECIPE COURTESY OF VIRGINIA WILLIS TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN SERVES: 8

Ingredients 3 lb. baby Yukon gold potatoes (about the size of a walnut halved) Kosher salt Black pepper 6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 6 slices of bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped ¼ c. apple cider vinegar 2 tsp. firmly packed brown sugar 8 scallions 2 Tbsp. fresh marjoram (can substitute oregano)

Directions Heat grill to medium-high. Line a plate with paper towels. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water by 2 inches. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until easily pierced with a knife, 14-16 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp. oil.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Removed to prepared plate with slotted spoon. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. of bacon drippings from skillet. Off the heat, add garlic, vinegar, and brown sugar to the drippings in the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in remaining 4 Tbsp. olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Grill potatoes cutside down until lightly charred, 2-3 minutes. Grill scallions, turning occasionally, until charred, 4-6

minutes.

Chop scallions into 1-inch pieces. Add potatoes, scallions, and marjoram (or oregano) to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with bacon and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with extra marjoram.

Serve immediately.

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Dear fellow Junior League of Oklahoma City members, I know it’s said each year, but it bears repeating, “Can you believe another JLOC year has gone by?” Perhaps one reason our years together speed by is due to the amount of good work we are doing. Beginning with our summer projects in our beloved community, moving right into the busiest part of our year, I have been so humbled by your contributions to our community. Perhaps another reason is the amount of communication and collaboration required to hold meetings, plan events and organize the best activities for our community projects. Or maybe it is due to the fact that between serving in community projects, working Mistletoe Market, attending General Membership Meetings, Legacy & Legends and all the activities between, we are quite simply, very busy ladies.

When I was first slated as President Elect-Elect in October 2014, I felt incredibly humbled by the honor of serving as President to the League that I love. I didn’t think it would be possible, but today, I feel even more humble, as I have been in awe of the good work done by each and every one of you this year.

I am thrilled for the future of the League!

Tracey Frederick and the 2017-18 Board of Directors and leadership team have exciting plans for all of us as we celebrate 90 years of “Building a Better Oklahoma City.” We are so fortunate to have deep roots in our beloved community that will help us continue to grow

President-Elect Pam Campbell, President Tracey Frederick, AJLI President Carol Scott and Immediate Past President Sara Sweet are all smiles after JLOC was awarded a $2,500 grant from Gwynnie Bee, a women’s clothing company that has partnered with AJLI. JLOC was recognized at the AJLI Annual Conference.

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strong in our endeavors.

My family and I are long-dedicated Chicago Cubs fans, and some of you may remember that they won the World Series last fall, which was no small feat. One of our favorite players was David Ross, the team’s catcher who retired after the season and has now gone on to other endeavors, including “Dancing with the Stars.”

Recently, my son asked me if I thought that David Ross would be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I explained to him that Ross doesn’t really have the big stats to get him to the Hall of Fame and remarked, “He’s really more of a ’clubhouse‘ player.”

When my son asked me what that meant, I explained to him that Ross’s role was really more about being a friend to his teammates, challenging them to be their best and putting out his best effort as a player himself.

When I think about my service to the League, in my heart, I will always be your clubhouse gal, cheering my heart out for each of you, as you continue to make the community we love stronger.

With Much Appreciation,

Sara Sweet, President 2016-17

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re you out getting healthy, supporting our community, or spending time with other JLOC members? If so, we want to know about it! Submit your JLOC photos to our Webmaster and you may be featured in your JLOC & ME or the next issue of the League Link Magazine! Don’t forget to use the following hashtags on social media: #JLOC, #WeAreJLOC, #JLOCFavoriteThings, or #JLOCHealthySelfie.

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 Sustainer Ann Hargis on a mountain biking excursion

COURTESY & RECOGNITION

By Jamie Herrera & Leslie Littlejohn

CONGRATULATIONS Marriages & Engagements

Lydia Anderson Births

Daniella Knighten­—Baby Girl Katie Davis—Baby Girl

CONDOLENCES Alison Naifeh—Passing of her Mother Caroline Gallaway—Passing of her father

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Lisa Elder and the entire Patti Elder Family—Passing of Pattie Elder (S) Sally Stringer—Passing of her husband, married for 47 years Sarah Butler—Passing of her father

CARE & CONCERN Catherine Langford Stacey Weddington Josephine Estey Thweatt Edwards

Membership LEAVE OF ABSENCE Catherine Potente

RESIGNATION Jenny Morrison Liz Ward Roberta Rausch Deborah Johnson Gail Beals Leslie Baumert Stephanie Gannaway

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Hillary Farrell Rene Hall Amanda Lawler Stephanie Naifeh Kimberly Swan Whitney Porch-VanHeuvelen Audra Doty

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Catherine Slater (Fort Worth) Erin Williams (Kansas City) Victoria Hui (Tulsa)

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2016-17 Financial Review 1.00%

Revenues (Accrual Basis - Unaudited)

28.21%

26.54%

Dues & Fees

152,497.00

28.21%

Interest Income & Distributions

186,550.01

34.51%

52,677.58

9.75%

143,439.65

26.54%

Fundraising & Financial Development Special Events & Projects 9.75%

Other

5,393.98 1.00%

$540,558.22

34.51%

Budgeted Expenses (2017-2018)

7.50% 27.09%

Community Services

122,154.00 27.09%

Community Support & Volunteer Training* 162,984.00 29.28%

Management & General Expenses Fundraising Costs

36.14%

132,024.00 29.28% 33,815.00

7.50%

$450,977.00

36.14%

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*Includes Mistletoe Market

The Board of Directors works diligently to manage the finances of the Junior League of Oklahoma City, ensuring that sound financial practices are aligned with our organization’s mission. The annual audit for the year ending May 31, 2017 has not yet been completed. However,

select unaudited financial information has been included below. Our audit report for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2016 showed a strong financial position. Our most recent audit report and tax return are available on our website, www.jloc.org, or upon request.

Budget Income (2017-2018) 9.20%

33.22%

Dues & Fees Interest Income & Distributions

38.25% 10.46%

149,809.00 33.22% 47,163.00 10.46%

Fundraising & Financial Development

40,000.00

8.87%

Special Events & Projects

172,505.00 38.25%

Other

41,500.00 9.20%

$450,977.00

8.87%

0.37%

Expenses (Accrual Basis - Unaudited) 27.88%

Community Services

30.01%

118,827.62

27.88%

Community Support & Volunteer Training* 177,920.50

41.74%

Management & General Expenses

127,900.22

30.01%

1,579.54

0.37%

Fundraising Costs

$426,227.88

41.74%

*Includes Mistletoe Market

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR $5,000 + E.L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation Santreese Foundation Sweet Law Firm $2,500-$4,999 Casady School Tracey Frederick Josephine Freede Leyla Nazette Zuhdi Cleaver $1,000-$2,499 Ascent Resources The Chickasaw Nation Choctaw Nation of OK Mrs. Karla Cohlmia Crowe Dunlevy Dominion Real Estate Nathan Enos Evenbrite Inc First Mortgage Company Mrs. James Dudley Hyde The Kerr Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Darren Lister Polly Nichols Suzanne Singleterry Valliance Bank Weokie Credit Union Mrs. Anne Workman $999-$500 Marilyn Bethea 24 JULY 2017

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Blumenthal Matilda Clements Christi Coyle Hillary Farrell Four Graces Pilates Studio Sara Swanner Northwood Jenifer Randle Mrs. William J. Ross Sara Sweet Mrs. Clayton Taylor $499-250 Brian Blad and Nicole Dobbins Bria Hanlon Mrs. Frank D. Hill Mrs. Carl Holliday Joanie Holmboe Katharine Johnston Kedy Land LLC Mrs. Linda Ligon Lilyrain Jewelry Betsy Mantor Travis Mason Sarah Miller Mrs. Fred Schonwald, Jr. Beth Shortt $249-$100 Catherine Elliott Armitage Karen Arms Mrs. Steven J. Bentley Kelly Brown Mrs. Hal Brown

Gina Burchfiel Pamela Campbell Bruce Chadick Mei Cheng Cherry Kay Clifford Summer DeFehr Francys Derrick Jennifer Doughtie Shannon Dunn Mrs. Larry Edwards Rebecca Farris First Fidelity Bank, N.A. Judith Flesher Betty K Fletcher Sarah Frank Kris Frankfurt Mrs. Sabrina Froehlich Linda Garrett Katherine Hager Mrs. Kirk Hall Dina Hammam Mrs. Amanda Harding Denise Heppler-Balkum Sabrina Herrmann Jamie Herrera Sue Homsey Katie James Jennifer Kaiser Jill King Krystal Kohler Vi Le Danielle Lidwell Erin Logan

GENEROUS DONORS Shannon Love Mrs. Robert P. Luke Alexis Lux Mrs Richard E Marshall Lisa McConnell Nora Rapp Medley Katie Moore Mrs. Stephanie Naifeh Mrs. John Michael Nordin Laura Kerr Ogle Mrs. Gates Oliver Lauren Johnson Leslie Rainbolt Tori Raines Mrs. Candy Reece Jana Reynolds Claudia Robertson Mrs. Carol Sander Monique Short Selena Skorman Alexa Slaughter Mrs. Cortney Smith Shelly Soliz Kathy Swift Mrs. Marjean Towe Jan E. Turnbull Mrs. Benjamin M. Turner, Jr. Mrs. Rene Vassar Karla McCasland Wallace Amanda Wills Christi Woodworth Ashley Zamudio

$99-$50 Janie Axton Robin Banell-McDonald Diane Barton Caroline Baumunk Mrs. Elby Beal Carol Blakey Catherine Clark Mrs. W. David Cottrell Mrs. Paul Cox Macie Craven-Tims Amanda Dietz Mrs. Lauri Newton Edinger Elizabeth K Eickman Mrs. Edward A. Eskridge Mrs. Jamie Farha Miki Farris Teisha Gallegly Mrs. Nichole Glover Kirk Hammons Mrs. Mandy Hansen Helen Harris Lindsay Harris Mrs. John H. Harris Colleen Hatfield Kelli Hayward Walsh Holly Healey Somer Heim Elaine Hood Whittney Hood Daysha Johnson Laurel Kallenberger Sheena Karami

Mrs. Sally Lenz Mary Anne Malone Marty Margo Britt McAnelly Amy McDougall Katie Morgan Katherine Nash-Satterfield Jennifer Nightingale Lori Nordstrom Stephanie O’Gara Bryan Pickel Janet K. Price Vicki Lynn Richards Mrs. Gregory (Liz) S. Robins Mrs. Michael Seikel Mrs. Sormeh Slater Shyla Slay Sarah Stockman Lorna Swinney Whitney Tatum Mrs. Dan Tero Mrs. James R. Tolbert, III Marissa Valdez Margo Ward Jessie West Christy Wilson Sarah Zynda

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Letters to the League “There is an entire section in the bookshop called ‘selfhelp.’ What we really need is a section called ‘help others.’”

Simon Sinek

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MISSION The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

VISION The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. will empower volunteers to impact our community and enrich lives.

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