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Women Building a Better Oklahoma City

SEPTEMBER 2014

JLOC Begins New 5-Year Focus in Health PLUS: A PREVIEW OF MISTLETOE MARKET 2014

President’s Letter Hello, Friends.

Kristi Leonard

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

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What an exciting time to be a member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City! After 10 years of Changing Lives Through Literacy, our League is shifting its focus to making our community healthier in mind, body and spirit. Our volunteers have been hard at work this summer impacting Oklahoma City through new health-related projects including Summer Food and Fun at the Family Junction Youth Shelter. League members taught the teen residents simple, healthy recipes they will be able to replicate as they age out of the Oklahoma Foster Care system. Sustainer Cary Sue Vega taught dining etiquette, and they took tours of the culinary school at Francis Tuttle and Crest Foods. Variety Pack volunteers served and supported delegates to the Oklahoma Commission on Human Trafficking Summit in July. The summit was the first workshop of its kind to address the issues surrounding sex trafficking in Oklahoma City. JLOC continued its literacy legacy by Bringing Books to Life at the Myriad Gardens, which is one of our most popular children’s programs. Congratulations to our summer volunteers for a job well done! League leaders and committee members have also worked hard transitioning from literacy to our new health focus. We have updated our website and our Monday email templates to reflect our new tagline: Women Building A Better Oklahoma City. Likewise, our Bylaws Committee, led by Bylaws Chair Blair Bradley, updated the Policy and Procedure document to remove all references to literacy. Kudos to all the women working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep JLOC’s internal communications up to date! This year boasts one of the largest Provisional Classes the JLOC has ever had, with over 120 young women wanting to be a part of our special organization! PAT Chair Kelli Hayward, along with the PAT Committee, works to make each Provisional feel welcome and encouraged. Kelli is a great role model for these women, and I know they will have a marvelous year! Led by Laura Steen, the Mistletoe Market Board has been working hard since January to make the 2014 Market the best yet! The dates have been moved to November, and we hope to continue to hold the Market at the same time every year which will help us continue to attract the best merchants with unique offerings to keep customers coming back. We have also listened to our customer’s comments and will have more Christmas vendors than in years past. Make plans now to Sip, Shop and Mingle during our Preview Party on Wednesday, November 5, at the Cox Convention Center. Please join us as we officially kick off our Health Focus with special guest, The Biggest Loser’s David Brown, at the September General Membership Meeting on September 9. I am excited to announce that our meetings will be held at Will Rogers Theatre this year! Social time begins at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. It will be an energetic and uplifting night, and you won’t want to miss it! I am humbled to serve with each of you, and honored to be a Member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. It is going to be a year of change, which can seem daunting, but together we will lay the foundation to build a better Oklahoma City! Warmly,

Kristi Leonard President 2014-2015

SEPTEMBER 2014 LINK VISION

To inform members and increase awareness of Junior League of Oklahoma City projects and events. EDITOR Deanne McGehee ASSISTANT EDITOR & BUSINESS MANAGER Leah Jackson SUSTAINING ADVISOR Lyn Watson COMMITTEE MEMBERS Kristin Ferate, Kristen Gaddis, Amanda Gamble, Courtney Jordan, Holly Moore, Tori Raines, Chandler Walters

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2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Kristi Leonard PRESIDENT-ELECT Nazette Zuhdi ADMINISTRATIVE VP Jenifer Randle BYLAWS CHAIR Blair Bradley COMMUNICATIONS VP Kristen Ferate COMMUNITY VP Mandy Heaps FINANCE VP Erin Fong FUNDRAISING VP Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler MEMBERSHIP VP Jamie Maddy NOMINATING CHAIR Pam Campbell SUSTAINING ADVISOR Cindy Riesen COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Clytie Bunyan, Terry Cline, Nicole Dobbins, James Farris, Debbie Forshee, Douglas Gibson, Stanley Hupfeld, Randy Lewis, Jack McBride, Dan Martel, Mel Martin, Matthew Mollman, Monique Naifeh, Mikio “Kio” Nihira, Lindsay Parks, Paul Ryckbost, Charles “Chuck” Spicer, Jr., Sandra Payne, Joe Strunk, Pete Winemiller

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS/PROJECT MANAGERS A SOLDIER’S STORY Lauren Sesock

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[ e ve nts ] Mistletoe Market Has a New Look AND a New Date! Provisionals on Course to Active Membership Get Connected Through Junior Groups Friendships Bloom At The Fleuriste

PROFILE

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JLOC Members Join Fight Girls On The Block

FOCUS

[ pr oj e c ts ] Inside the Workout: Boot Camp What Does It Mean To Be Gluten Free? Summer Food and Fun Bringing Books to Life

AMACHI: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Meghan Dunn EAT BETTER, MOVE MORE Stacy Lopez FAMILY FITNESS NIGHTS @ OKC EDUCARE Tony Parks-

Payne HEALTH LITERACY Natlie Browne HEALTHY PRACTICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Krystal Murer & Lori McConnell “HEALTHY YOU” PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Whitney Rainbolt KIDS IN THE KITCHEN /TOP CHEF Sabrina Froehlick &

Suzanne Singleterry KIDS ON TRACK Kathryn Chandler OCCC ADULT LITERACY Audra Doty-Bromagem

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[ va ri ous ] Search for New Fundraiser Bookshelf Speaker Event Q&A Impacting Lives through Annual Campaign

PROM NIGHT AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Nichole Glover BRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE Jenny Dunham THE READING RAINFOREST Candice Rennels VARIETY CARE HEALTH & NUTRITION LITERACY Jenna

Hudson VARIETY PACK Jenifer Stehr WHIZ KIDS April Waggoner

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In an effort to incorporate the JLOC’s new health initiative, volunteers with Bringing Books to Life sent children on a scavenger hunt through the Myriad Gardens.

FUNDRAISERS

Financial Development Mistletoe Market

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Mistletoe Market Has a New Look AND a New Date!

he 2014 Mistletoe Market Board is excited to debut a new and livelier look for Market this year. With the help of the fabulous design team at The Fleuriste, the Cox Convention Center will be filled with pops of color and whimsical decorations that will create the perfect setting for our best Market yet. Mistletoe Market will kick off on Wednesday, November 5 with the alwaysanticipated Preview Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.jloc. org so make sure you get yours before they sell out! Mistletoe Market will then be officially open for business Thursday, November 6 thru Saturday, November 8.

Hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Thursday & Friday) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). This year’s Market features a number of new and exciting vendors as well as your favorites from previous years. There will be a wide selection of unique gifts, home décor, women’s clothing and accessories, children’s clothing, Christmas décor, food and so much more! The Mistletoe Market Board and Special Events Committee have been working especially hard to bring creative and energetic events to this year’s Market. The Board hopes to make this year more memorable than ever before! Some examples include a children’s choir performance on Thursday, November 6, plus more surpris-

es to be announced! Here is a quick peek of some wonderful events already planned! SPECIAL EVENTS Preview Party: Mistletoe Market’s “Sip, Shop and Mingle” Preview Party is the best way to get a jump start on your holiday shopping experience! Enjoy fabulous food, live music from Born In November featuring C+, fun and shopping from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5. Preview Party tickets are $45 until October 1 and $50 until the day of the event. Purchase one for yourself or get multiple to make it a girls’ night out! Breakfast with Santa: Why wait in line at the last minute to see Santa? This year, cross that visit off your list early and get a jump start on treats for your little ones! On Saturday, November 8 from 9 to 10 a.m. or 10 to 11 a.m., enjoy a light breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus and kick off the holiday spirit early by decorating cookies generously provided by The Cookie Princess! Your $25 ticket to this event will include admittance for one child and one adult, light breakfast, cookie decorating and, most importantly, a picture with Santa himself! Additional attendees are just $10. Tickets are available now, so don’t forget to reserve your seat! Bellinis with Bobbie: After your visit with Santa, be sure to stick around and stop back by the Special Events area for the return of one of our favorite market week events! Enjoy a makeover, compliments of Bobbie Brown, while enjoying a

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JLOC BEGINS NEW

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

FOCUS It’s here. We said goodbye to bellissimo Bellini from the bar! This fantastic annual event will be going on from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8. Mistletoe Money: Interested in an item from a merchant but would like some financial help purchasing it? Mistletoe Money will be there to help you! For $25 you will have a chance to win a $50 or $100 gift certificate from one of our fabulous merchants. Gift certificates will be divided by category so you know you will get something you’re interested in! Mistletoe Money will be available for purchase during all hours of Market while supplies last. Mathis Brothers’ Lounge: If you’ve enjoyed shopping through one side of Market but need a break before continuing, take a rest in one of our lounges, generously provided by Mathis Brothers Furniture! Back for another Market, they will have two lounges, located in the N.W. and S.W. corners of Market, equipped with TVs and couches to help you relax and give you a chance to catch a football game or your favorite soap opera while you shop. QUOTA TICKETS Each Junior League member is required to purchase six quota tickets for $30. Similar to the past few years, all Active and Provisional members will be mailed their quota ticket bundle, whether or not they have ordered them online by the mailing date. Members are still required to pay for their tickets before the close of Market on Saturday, November 8. Payment will be accepted online at jloc.org or at the October General Membership Meeting. As the League’s largest fundraiser, proceeds from Mistletoe Market help fund the many community programs supported by the Junior League of Oklahoma City. By purchasing your quota tickets, volunteering at your shift and shopping with your friends and family, you are helping to ensure this year’s Market will be a success. Members are encouraged to share their quota tickets with friends, family and co-

workers who are dying to shop until they drop at Mistletoe Market! SHIFT SIGN-UP All Active and Provisional members are required to work a 3-hour shift for Mistletoe Market. There will be a variety of shifts available before, during and after Market. Shift sign-up for all Active and Provisional members will be online at jloc.org beginning at 6 a.m., Wednesday, October 15 through Wednesday, October 22. Shifts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Shift sign-up information will be given at the October General Membership Meeting. All shifts will take place at the Cox Convention Center unless otherwise noted. If a member has a conflict, such as a health restriction or work-related event, that would prevent her from working an available shift, contact Kim Riley, Mistletoe Market Personnel Chair, at kim.riley@ gmail.com. NEW this year! Seventy-five Actives with 5+ years will have the opportunity to purchase a Shift Buy Out for $100. This will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Wednesday, October 15 at 6 a.m. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS No wardrobe is complete without your Mistletoe Market T-shirt. We have a bright new look this year – and a new logo – so you’ll want to make sure you have one to wear during your Market shift. It makes getting ready for Market a breeze, plus it helps vendors easily identify you in case they need help. Purchase yours at the October General Membership Meeting. Members can also pick up Mistletoe Market yard signs at the October General Membership Meeting. Members are asked to place a sign in their yard and to pick up extra signs for their businesses, neighbors and family to display. See you in November!

our 10-year focus in literacy. Now, it’s time to begin our new five-year focus in health and wellness. According to America’s Health Rankings, Oklahoma is ranked 44th in overall health. The ratings state that 32% of adults in Oklahoma—a stunning 875,000 citizens—are obese. “The negative statistics concerning our state’s overall health far outweigh the positive,” said Junior League President Kristi Leonard. Statistics we hope turn around with our new focus. While public health funding continues to decrease, there are a limited number of available primary care physicians and a high number of uninsured residents. “We are an organization that adapts to the demands of time,” Leonard said. “We understand that there is a great need in our community for health and wellness advocacy.” During the past year, we have worked to create projects within the community that will directly impact the quality of life for the residents of Oklahoma City. Let’s get to work!

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Provisionals on Course to Active Membership BY HOLLY MOORE

LOC is excited to welcome 121 women as Provisional members for the 2014-2015 year. Over the summer, the group attended an orientation and a Provisional course, participated in committee meetings, and planned events and socials. During their first Provisional course, the group had the wonderful opportunity to learn from Beth Shortt, former JLOC President and Executive Director of Leadership Oklahoma City. Beth led the women in many different team building exercises, helping them quickly turn a room full of strangers into friends. This fall, the Provisional members will participate in trainings on technology and meeting facilitation, as well as Provisional courses on the history and structure of the JLOC. The Provisional class also has planned their first social for the fall, which will take place at The Factory boutique. In addition, the women will be volunteering with several different community projects that will be geared toward JLOC’s new health focus, such as Kids in the Kitchen. “These wonderful women are already well on their way to getting to know one another,” PAT Chair Kelli Hayward says. “All of the trainings and courses

PAT’s attend the Welcome Celebration for the incoming Provisionals on April 10. From left to right, back row: Adrienne Nobles, Whitney Porch-Van Heuvelen, Leigh Scully, Amy McDougall, Kelli Hayward, Adele Shadid, and Becky Taylor. Front row: Jennifer Fritsch, Caroline Turan, Heather Ward-Read, Natalie Fix.

we have planned will help train these women into the leaders of our League.” This year’s Provisional group is led by Kelli Hayward, PAT Chair; Amy McDougall, PAT Vice Chair; Ann Trudgeon, Sustaining Advisor; and

 The 2014-15 Provisional class took part in a Team Building course on Saturday, June 21, at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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Susan Delay and Tracey Elliot.

 From left to right, Katelyn Hudson, Lindsey Park, Ally Pinkley and Lauren Ottaway meet and greet during the Welcome Celebration held at Headquarters.

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PAT’s Natalie Fix, Jennifer Fritsch, Adrienne Nobles, Whitney Porch-Van Heuvelen, Heather Ward Read, Leigh Scully, Adele Shadid, Becky Taylor and Caroline Turan.

Communica t i on s Co un ci l “Ki cks” Of f Ne w He al t h Foc u s Members of the Communications Council kick off the new health focus by taking part in a Pilates and kickboxing class during a social event held at The Lighthouse Fitness Center on July 12. After all their hard work, they were

rewarded with a healthy smoothie brunch and a one-month membership to The Lighthouse.

(Top) Communications Council took a kickboxing and Pilate’s class together to get revved up for the new health focus! (Bottom) From left to right, back row: Kristen Ferate, Nazette Zuhdi, Leah Jackson and Kim Swan. Front row: Paige Edwards Frenzel, Kristen Gaddis and Deanne McGehee.

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Get Connected Through Junior Groups

he JLOC is pairing up members based on common interests through the creation of Junior Groups. JLOC launched eight Junior Groups over the summer and so far have more than 50 members signed up. “Junior Groups has something for everyone, from play dates with other moms and their little ones and trying out new

fitness options like Zumba, Barre and CrossFit, to reading and discussing a new bestseller,” said Alexis Lux, TLDC Chair. Each Junior Group has a mixture of Provisionals, Actives and Sustainers and the topics and times vary based on the members of the group. “Through Junior Groups our members can form friendships and connections with other League Members they never would have had the opportunity to meet,” Alexis said.

Here is a list of the current Junior Groups: • Women in Business Leadership • Book Club • Play Date • Running • Fun in Fitness (group classes) • Crafting/Knitting • Cooking • Genealogy Ladies from the Running Junior Group met for the first time on July 23 at Organic Squeeze then took in a run. From left to right: Morgan Liebel, Natalie Pelino, Kristy Hayes, Sierra George, Catherine Shotick and Robyn Dumas.

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If you would like to join any of the groups or have an idea for a new group topic, please contact Alexis Lux at alexislux@gmail.com or (405) 312-6355.

UPCOMING SUSTAINER EVENTS The Sustainer Events Committee is pleased to announce its tentative calendar of events for 2014-2015! Please mark your calendars and continue to watch Monday email and the League Link for updated information! • Lunch and Learn Tuesday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. at The Fleuriste, 9119 North Western. For those who have been in Sustainer status for five years or less. RSVP to Ann Trudgeon at Atrudgeon24@ gmail.com or 388-6673 – space will be limited. • Sustainer Coffee Tuesday, October 14 at 9:30 a.m. at Mrs. Shirley Blaik’s home, 1608 Coventry Park, Nichols Hills. Hosted by Katie Blaik James. Valet service provided. Come to meet members of the JLOC Board of Directors and hear all the great plans for the 2014 Mistletoe Market from Market Chair Laura Steen and members of the MM Board! General admission and preview party tickets will be available for sale. • November Event TBD • Holiday Party Date and Location TBA. The Sustainer Events Committee will not host a separate Holiday Party this year – the Active Membership hopes we will join them!

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Emily Christine Frenzel Born December 9, 2013 Parents are Paige & Michael Frenzel

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PROVISIONAL COURSE 4

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 7 OR January 21, 2015, 6:00 p.m. Location: Junior League Headquarters Course Topic: Community Placements & Appointments

PROVISIONAL COURSE 5

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 4 OR March 18, 2015, 6:00 p.m. Location: Junior League Headquarters Course Topic: JLOC Fundraisers (Mistletoe Market, NEW! Fundraiser, Book)

PROVISIONAL COURSE 6

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 1 OR April 15, 2015, 6:00 p.m. Location: Junior League Headquarters Course Topic: Planning your JLOC Experience & May General Meeting planning

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FRIENDSHIPS BLOOM AT THE FLEURISTE

The 2014-2015 Board of Directors along with their Sustaining Advisors attended a floral design class at The Fleuriste on June 17. The event was part of a training to foster teamwork and encourage friendships.

 Jamie Maddy and Betsy Mantor present their flower arrangements.  Blair Bradley shows off the centerpiece she made during a floral design class the Board took at The Fleuriste.

 Amanda Lawler and Kristen Ferate create a floral centerpiece.

 Pam Campbell is proud of the centerpiece she learned to make during the class.

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MEM BERSHIP REINSTATEMENT Taniya Thomas (P) Christa Sullivan (S) Karisa Rollins (A) RESIGNATIONS Emily Fiaccone (P) Becky Taylor (P) PENDING TRANSFER IN Kristin Mantell (P) from San Diego, CA Shaina Wilkens (A) from Canton, OH

COMPLETED TRANSFER OUT Bose’ Akadiri (A) to Chicago Caroline Featherstone (A) to Fort Worth Andrea Rhodes Martin (A) to Tulsa Alden Marie Raulston (A) to Birmingham, AL Carla Bloomer (A) to Tulsa Lauren Anthony (A) to Dallas

PENDING TRANSFER OUT Kristen Baker (P) to Dallas, TX Lauren Lambeth (A) to Wichita, KS

CARE AND CONCERN/ CONDOLENCES Mandy Heaps, death of grandmother Karen Volbrecht (S) – passed away Marylin Jones (S) – passed away

COMPLETED TRANSFER IN Carrie Lawson (A) from Pensacola, FL

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2014-2015 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE

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General Membership Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. This year, all meetings will be held at the Will Rogers Theatre at 7 p.m. with social hour beginning at 6 p.m. We will continue our tradition of gathering in December for holiday open houses in member homes.

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Sarah Highsaw Emily Hines Miranda Hines Nicole Hodges Katelyn Hudson Tiffany Hughes Tina L. Izadi Julia Jernigan Courtney Jordan Stacy Kastner Hanna Kelley Lauren Lembo Kelliher Daniella Knighten Sarah Kramer Jes Kudryk Jamie Kurash Virginia Laakman Margaret Lavender Tamara Leach Alyssa Lee Morgan Liebel Kailey Limber Grace Meyer Holly Moore Tracy Morris

Madison Motley Lynne Murphy Whitney McClendon Megan McGinnis Sarah McGuffee Megan Naifeh Katie Nevore Jennifer Nightingale Lindsey Parke Megan Parris Natalie Pelino Toni Penery Abby Pettifer Lauren Phelps Ally Pinkley Angelica Pollock Ashley Rahill Deemah Ramadan Nadine Rayan Brittany Redmond Chelsea Rickett Mindy Rule Allison Schlinke Tanya Schroeder Jordan Shaff

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unior League Members fight human trafficking in Oklahoma through a Solutions Initiative Summit (SIS). The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women hosted the one-day conference on July 17 at the Sheraton Conference Center in Oklahoma City. JLOC provided volunteers to the summit as part of the Variety Pack Project.

The summit was filled with speakers, expert panelists and breakout sessions on a variety of topics including detecting human trafficking groups, establishing policies to prevent it and reviewing existing facilities in place to help victims. Three key areas covered during the summit include: PREVENTION - Request the Governor create a State Task Force that would create and facilitate a state plan for the prevention of human trafficking.

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GIRLS ON THE evening walk with my husband, attending a yoga class during my lunch break, or just putting my phone down and being present with friends and family, help me to live not only healthier, but happier.

What is your favorite summertime memory (doesn’t have to be healthrelated!) One of my favorite summer memories is spending time growing up on Lake Murray with my family. We would load an ice chest full of food and spend the day boating, tubing, swimming and just spending time together. We would always be so worn out at the end of the day, but it was always so much fun.

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What does the new health focus mean to you? Provisional year is already an exciting time, but it’s even more special to be kicking off the new health focus. Since I work at Positive Tomorrows, a Junior League Placement site, I’ve seen first-hand the incredible and long-lasting impact the literacy initiative made on our community.

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I’m thrilled to work with so many passionate, talented women and to be part of this new impact that will make Oklahoma City an even better place to live.

What is some advice for easy healthy living choices? For me, living healthy is about choices that make me happy. Things like taking an

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We concluded a very successful 10-year focus in literacy this year. Now, the JLOC Membership moves forward in a new direction: health!

What does the new health focus mean to you? The new focus to me means the excitement of reaching a whole new community of people. I think that we can help our communities be more healthy and most importantly we can teach the little ones the importance of being healthy all around. I think this is going to be an amazing period of time where we help educate and improve our community to live longer, healthier and happier.

What is some advice for easy healthy living choices? I think that if we make healthy choices a part of our everyday routine it becomes easier and easier until it is just a part of who we are. It’s always nice to reward yourself too, gives me something to work toward and be excited about. :)

What is your favorite summertime memory (doesn’t have to be healthrelated!)

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What does the new health focus mean to you? I love our new focus area! I think our focus on health gives us a great opportunity to have a huge impact on our community, but also with ourselves as we become more cognizant of becoming more aware of healthy living, whether that means being more fit, eating better, mentally being healthy… it’s going to be a great five years!!

What is some advice for easy healthy living choices? To borrow a line from a podcast I listen to… Get moving and keep moving! Sounds pretty easy…but it can be a struggle some days. If you just get up and take a brisk 15 minute walk, it’ll help you physically and mentally!

What is your favorite summertime memory (doesn’t have to be health-related!) Favorite summertime memory… I’m definitely blessed to have so many favorite summer memories spent with my wonderful family and friends. One of the funniest and memorable was the day I helped my team at summer camp by participating in a hot dog eating contest. Not the best healthy living choice, but I did manage to eat 15 of 20 hot dogs and finish in 5th place! (If you’re interested in strategies to hot dog eating contests, check out my video full of tips: http://youtu.be/RhgdinoZw38)

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Inside the Workout: Boot Camp

By Kristen Gaddis

s JLOC launches into its new focus of health, so are its Members. For those of us who are intimidated by where to start or those who work out alone and find themselves isolated, unmotivated and uninspired, group workouts are a great place to start. The JLOC small fitness group hopes to enlighten you on what is involved in a group workout; from where to go, what to wear and most of all, what to expect. Hopefully along the way we may encourage you to come out and join in.

Our focus this time around was muscling through a month of Boot Camp and the team at Edmond Fit Body Boot Camp let us into their fitness family for a trial run. They provide a variety of affordable top-notch training classes as well as an effective and delicious diet plan. You can’t go wrong with their “10 Diet Rules to Live By.” They believe they are the difference makers and I sure felt the difference after one class. Megan Gray, Provisional and small group leader, has been a member for over a year and expressed, “boot camp is one of those things that I have a love/

The class was held on July 30 at Fit Body Boot Camp in Edmond.

hate relationship with...I hate going but I love the way I feel after. The workout is pretty tough but it’s fun getting to struggle through it with the other members of class!” The words “Boot Camp!” alone make you sweat at the thought and sweat you will. This workout requires you to come in your most comfortable attire. From sweats and no makeup, to your favorite yoga gear; throw on your sneakers and grab a bottle of water to get started. This workout will get you revved up with cardio and keep you tone with weight intervals. Boot camp is a one hour fat burning, muscle building, sweat dripping good time. Never tried burpies or hammer curls? Grab some JLOC friends and give it a try. Let the enthusiasm and energy of the group fuel you. JLOC President Kristi Leonard stated, “the best part about boot camp is getting to meet women I haven’t crossed paths with before. I really enjoyed the camaraderie that developed as we worked out together.” If you are waiting for a sign to get started this is it!

The Fun in Fitness Junior Group kicked off the year with a Boot Camp class.

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Growth of the gluten-free foods market as it boomed in 2012. Conventional grocery grew less than 1% during the same period.

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e have all heard someone say “I am gluten free” or seen food packages labeled gluten free. The trend is out there and growing. But what is a glutenfree diet or why would someone want to go gluten free? A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes the protein gluten. This protein is found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. It can be found in everything from breads, cakes, pizza, sauces and pastas. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with Celiac Disease and new research has shown there is a condition called Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity which has similar symptoms to Celiac. Celiac Disease is an auto-immune disease that attacks the small intestine and eating gluten triggers the immune response. Over time, this reaction produces inflammation that damages the small intestine’s lining and prevents absorption of some nutrients. The intestinal damage can cause weight loss, bloating and sometimes diarrhea. Eventually, your brain, nervous system, bones, liver and other organs can be deprived of vital nourishment. Research estimates that 18 million Americans have gluten sensitivity, that’s six times the amount of Americans who have Celiac Disease. There are still a lot of unknowns about gluten and its effects. More research is being done to fully understand its effects on people with and without sensitivities. Symptoms of gluten intolerance include brain fog, inflammation, chronic fatigue, headaches and abdominal pain. Eating gluten free was originally only suggested to treat Celiac Disease but a lot of people are following this diet in order to lose weight, boost energy, treat autism or generally feel better. Sometimes it’s hard to follow a gluten-free diet, but with planning it is easy. A day of gluten-free eating could look like this: Breakfast- eggs, bacon and fruit; Lunch- large chopped salad with gluten-free dressing; Dinner- Grilled meat or fish, steamed veggies, and side salad. Some alcoholic beverages such as beer must be avoided but most wines and distilled alcohols are okay.

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What Does It Mean To Be Gluten Free?

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Summer Food and Fun Volunteers Begin New Project BY JENNY DUNHAM

ummer Food and Fun at the Family Junction is already done! What an amazing summer we had with some special teens. The new project met on Tuesdays as volunteers led a healthy food activity like cooking lessons and then had lunch with the kiddos. Our goal after each session was to have each teen take away a real life skill that would serve them well as they age out of the system. Sustainer Cary Sue Vega taught them dining etiquette as our ladies acted as their servers. We had cooking classes on healthy snacks,

(Top Right) Members started a new project this summer called Summer Food and Fun to go along with our new health focus. (Left) Volunteers also plan a fun yet educational health-related activity around the menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme. (Bottom Right) Volunteers plan a healthy meal each week during the summer break to share with kids from the Family Junction Youth Shelter.

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healthy breakfasts and a spaghetti dinner. The kids did all the cooking! We took amazing tours of the Culinary School at Francis Tuttle and the new Crest Foods. Each volunteer took turns leading sessions. This has been by far my favorite Junior League placement. The kids loved having us there too!

Bringing Books to Life BY COURTNEY JORDAN

ormerly known as Reading Rainforest, Bringing Books to Life is a collaborative effort between JLOC and the Myriad Gardens. It draws Oklahoma City metro children and families out of their house and away from the television or video games, sparking their interest in books and nature. For children ages Pre-K through middle school, books come to life through various art projects, handson demonstrations and interactive programming including plays, puppet shows, as well as science and cooking demonstrations. During the sessions, kids enjoy a story read by JLOC volunteers inside the lobby of the air conditioned Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.

Afterward, the kids participate in a craft and enjoy a complimentary snack and juice box. The JLOC volunteers are responsible for choosing a naturethemed book and facilitating the craft activity. Bringing Books to Life coordinator, Candace Rennels, says this placement is great for Members and Provisionals who are seeking a placement that allows them to be really involved with a project while also getting to know the other ladies. In an effort to incorporate the Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new health initiative, this year the children and their family members are sent on a scavenger hunt to explore the gardens, searching for things like plants of a certain height, animals that climb, vegetable plants and butterflies.

Children participate in a scavenger hunt in an effort to promote health.

Following a snack and story, children bring the book characters to life by creating a craft.

The project is held each Saturday in June through September and includes a tour of the gardens.

Members read stories to children inside the Myriad Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.

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Search for New Fundraiser Membership Supports “Speaker Event”

By Margaret Brooks

ave you ever wanted to get great advice from a highly successful person in their field or brush elbows with famous people right here in Oklahoma City? The new JLOC fundraiser could just be your chance! Last year a task force was selected to help the JLOC decide what the next big fundraiser would be to replace the Remarkable Shop. This task force made up of Actives and Sustainers worked diligently to bring their best idea to the Board in order to get approvals to take it to the April General Membership Meeting. A lot of great ideas were discussed,

researched, evaluated and voted on by the task force. The top three ideas were then brought to the Membership in the form of a survey to pick the most supported. The task force was so excited that an overwhelming majority liked the “Speaker Event” idea. This event could be customized each year to fit the type of “Speaker” that is hired. This will help the sustainability with any new focus the League has. For example, now that our new focus is health, we could bring in the “hot” health person of the moment to speak at an event open to all of OKC. If our focus changes in five years, the speakers would also change to fit in with a new focus. Additionally,

depending on who the speaker is could dictate the event to include cooking classes, for example. There are really endless possibilities. Other Leagues have speaker events that are highly successful. We are so excited for the JLOC to bring this to Oklahoma City!

Speaker Event Q&A With Fundraising VP Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler What would a speaker event entail? Depending on who the speaker is could dictate the event. For example, we could bring in a big chef and he/she could offer not only a speaking event, but also some cooking classes, kids events, etc. Who would be a typical speaker? This event could be customized each year to fit the type of “Speaker” that is hired. For example, now that our new focus is health, we could bring in speakers such as Phil McGraw, Laila Ali, Dr. Oz, Jillian Michaels or a sports star. Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler, Fundraising VP

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When or how often would we have a speaker event? This event will occur every year starting in the spring of 2016. How would a speaker event benefit the JLOC? The main purpose of the event is to replace the funds raised by the Remarkable Shop to help support all of our community projects. Tickets will be sold to the general public along with obtaining sponsorships. How much additional cost if any would be expected from each Member? The JLOC voted on a requirement to purchase a ticket for the event not to exceed $50. This ticket would allow every Member to attend the event.

Bookshelf Q U E S T I ON S:

1. What is your favorite children’s book? 2. What’s your favorite book of all time and why? 3. What book are you currently reading? 4. What’s your “go-to” cookbook?

Amanda Bleakely

Sarah Kramer

Laura Peck

Becky Taylor

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1. “On The Road” by Jack Kerouac. 2. “Vanity Fair” by William Makepeace Thackeray. I enjoy satires that poke fun at societies obsession with material goods and the climb to the top of the social ladder. The book is filled with entertaining, well-written characters that make this long story quickly fly by. 3. “The Monster at the End of this Book; starring Lovable, Furry, Old Grover.” 4. “Home-Cooked Vegan Comfort Food,” by Celine Steen and Joni Marie Newman.

1. I’m currently reading “Carry On, Warrior” by Glennon Doyle Melton and the fifth book in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I can never read just one book at a time! 2. “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” by Jean-Dominique Bauby. I’ve read “Pride and Prejudice” more times than I can count! It’s my favorite love story of all time. “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” is one of the most moving memoirs I’ve ever read – it reminds me that each day is a gift. 3. “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. It makes me cry but it’s such a good message. 4. “Cooking Light’s Fresh Food Superfast.” It has a ton of delicious, healthy and quick meal ideas that don’t require a million ingredients.

1. “The Island” by Elin Hilderbrand. Love an easy, beach read for the summer! 2. “The Help.” There is no other book that has made me laugh and cry so hard while reading it. Love the movie too! 3. “My Good Night Book” and “Purple Green and Yellow” were my two favorite books growing up. 4. “The Essential New York Times Cook Book.” It’s a quick, easy and an all-encompassing cookbook. Anything by Ree Drummond! I also received “Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking” from my dear friend, Meg Salyer (Sustainer). It’s a lot more adventurous for me, but great for big family dinners! I think it’s time for the Junior League to write “Superlatives, 2nd Edition,” every Sustainer I know swears by that cookbook!

1. “Rules of Civility” 2. “Bridges of Madison County” 3. “The Giving Tree” 4. “Kimbell Art Museum Cookbook”

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Impacting Lives through Annual Campaign

mpact Lives. This is not only the name and purpose of our Annual Campaign, but this is something that we each already do each day as Members of the Junior League, through our commitment to community service and voluntarism. Did you know that last year the Annual Campaign raised over $65,000? Each dollar of that was directly given back to organizations like the Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, Educare and the Children’s Hospital, through projects that our League Members worked so hard to make successful. This year, more than ever, our Annual Campaign needs your participation. As we launch our new health initiative and embark on our new and exciting community projects, it is up to our League Members to help us complete our most success-

ful year yet! The dollars raised through the Annual Campaign go directly into the budgets of the community projects, ensuring that projects like Prom Night at Children’s Hospital, Family Fitness Nights at OKC Educare, and Kids in the Kitchen are provided with the tools they need to continue to be not only successful, but possible! We are also working hand in hand with Mistletoe Market to reach out to the community beyond our League Members and help find new partners in local businesses who can help our League succeed via financial sponsorship. We are asking you, our valued League Members, to contribute to our Annual Campaign and help us make this year a success! Donations of any size are welcomed, but this year we are excited to announce our Copper Sponsorship level at

Annual Campaign

$300, which will earn donors two Preview Party tickets and two Mistletoe Market general admission tickets! All donors will also be listed in our Annual Report and invited to participate in our annual Donor Reception held in March, which is a party you won’t want to miss! For more information, you can find the Sponsorship Form online at jloc.org, or contact Heather Davey.

HEALTHY GAME DAY RECIPE SOUTHWESTERN LAYERED BEAN DIP From: Eating Well Magazine

Makes: 12 Servings, about 1/2 cup each

1 1/6-oz. can nonfat refried beans, preferably “spicy” 1 15-oz. can of black beans, rinsed 4 scallions, sliced 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices, chopped 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 medium avocado, chopped 1/4 canned sliced black olives, (optional) 1. Combine refried beans, black beans, scallions, salsa, cumin, chili powder and jalapeños in a

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Time: 20 minutes

medium bowl. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with cheese. 2. Microwave on High until cheese is melted and the beans are hot, 3-5 minutes. 3. Spread sour cream evenly over the hot bean mixture, and then scatter with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives. Tips: Make Ahead: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. To serve, continue with Steps 2 & 3. Nutrition: Per Serving: 146 calories; 7 g fat (3 g sat fat, 3 g mono); 12mg cholesterol; 15 g carbs; 7 g protein; 5 g fiber; 288 mg sodium; 164 mg potassium. Fiber 20% daily value; Vitamin A & Vitamin C (15% dv).

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