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J u n i o r l e a g u e o f O k l a h o m a C i t y, I n c .

Changing Lives Through Literacy

September 2013

Mistletoe Market

Celebrates Its

20th Year

Plus: donate to the annual campaign and receive benefits!

2013 Mistletoe Market Board

President’s Letter Dear friends,

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Kristen Brown

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 Changing Lives Through Literacy

elcome back!

It is amazing to think that the summer has already passed us by!

While we still have the warm temperatures, the busy feeling of the fall season is upon us. Back to school, football season and most importantly the new Junior League year. I hope each of you had a wonderful summer and got to enjoy a little downtime. I know many of our members were very active the last few months. From our exciting summer concentrated community projects, to Mistletoe Market, there was a lot going on!

Join us at 7:00 pm for the September General Meeting at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to learn how you can make an impact! We have just celebrated 85 fabulous years in Oklahoma City and will have much to celebrate this year with our 10th year of Literacy and our 20th Mistletoe Market! We truly have “Changed Lives Through Literacy!”

Thank you to all of the ladies that worked tirelessly this summer on our community projects. This was a great start to our year impacting our community! We could not have done it without the project managers and volunteers who made Back to School, Wild Tuesday Storytime Safaris and the Reading Rainforest projects a success. The new Provisional class is also off to a fantastic beginning thanks to Blair Bradley, PAT Chair. They have just completed their first Provisional course, the newly brought back bus tour and their fun summer social!

I know Mistletoe Market is well underway and the Market board has so much in store for our 2013 Market! The enthusiastic Market board, led by the fantastic Shannon Love, has been hard at work ensuring that our 20th Market is one to remember.

Mark your calendar and tell your friends to join us at the Preview Party on Oct. 30.

This is one party you won’t want to miss!

The 2013-2014 Board of Directors is an incredible group of women who are ready to lead us into the future. Part of this future includes working hard to ensure we are ready to launch our new Health based focus in June 2014. Mandy Heaps, READ chair, and the READ Committee have been doing a fantastic job getting us ready for this exciting transition. Thank you all for your commitment not only to the present but to our future as well.

As we begin this year together, let us remember that special feeling of what it means to be a Junior League member. Remember why you joined and why you love the League. By staying true to our mission, think of all that we can do together this year to make our community a better place, all while training our members and having fun together! We are inspiring each other and those around us to make Oklahoma City a better place. It is a great time to be in Oklahoma City and a part of this Junior League.

On behalf of the 2013-2014 Junior League Board and myself, I am so thrilled to take these next steps with you for the future of our League. YOU all EMPOWER, IMPACT and ENRICH lives every day. Let us keep up the good work ladies. I am honored to work with each of you and am looking forward to all that we can accomplish.

Gratefully,

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Kristen Brown

President 2013-2014

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Link Vision

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

Editor Summer DeFehr Assistant Editor & Business Manager Deanne

McGehee Sustaining Advisor Heidi Cohn Committee Members Amy Bradt, Shirley Consedine,

Emma Flinton, Tori Raines, Clair Robison, Laura Steen, Jennifer Stehr, Leah Sullivan, Lydia Sullivan-Benham 2013-2014 Board of Directors President Kristen Brown President-Elect Kristi Leonard Administrative VP Kim Riley Bylaws Chair Wendy Mounger Communications VP Jenifer Stehr Community VP Sara Sweet Finance VP Nicole Dobbins Fundraising VP Amy Parrish Membership VP Amy McDougall Nominating Chair Shannon Gottschalk Sustaining Advisor Patty Anthony Community Advisory Board

Cherokee Ballard, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Clay Christiansen, Vicki Clark-Gourley, James Farris, Debbie Forshee, Douglas Gibson, Stanley Hupfeld, Randy Lewis, Linda Mares, Mel Martin, Brian Maughan, Matthew Mollman, Mikio Nihira, M.D., Sandra Payne, Paul Ryckbost, Claudia San Pedro, Sean Simpson, Charles Spicer, Jr., Joe Strunk Community Projects/Project Managers A Soldier’s Story Stacy Fagan Amachi: Big Brothers Big Sisters Jennifer Patterson Back to School Tara Gard Boys & Girls Child Literacy Mandi Briggs Cultural Literacy Melauna Wescott Family Fun in the Zone Rachael Brancich Family Reading Nights Lauren Williams Health Literacy Tiffany Backus JETS After School Reading Casi Williams Kids in the Kitchen Meredith Williams KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Lauren

Hauschild Life 101 Catherine Creppon OCCC Adult Literacy Adrienne Elias Positive Tomorrows Kathryn Johnson Prime Time Amber Brock Reading Rainforest Liza Cryder Journeys Deborah Baucom

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Mistletoe Market Sustainer Events 2013-2014 General Membership Meeting Schedule

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Q&A with Mistletoe Market Chair Shannon Love What Junior League Means to Me Girls on the Block

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Reading Rainforest Boys and Girls Club Literacy Back to School

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Fundraising Bookshelf Family Focus—Game Day Recipes

Variety Care Health & Nutrition Literacy Wendi

Shipp Variety Pack Rebecca Farris Whiz Kids Heather Messer Wild Tuesday Story Time Safari Regan Raff YWCA Financial Literacy Paula Wackenheim

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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

J u n i o r l e a g u e o f o k l a h o m a C i t y, i n C .

Changing Lives Through Literacy

September 2013

Mistletoe Market

Celebrates its

20th Year

Plus: donate to the annual camPaign and receive benefits!

ON THE COVER: 2013 Mistletoe Market Board Photography by Shirley Kay Photography

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Financial Development Mistletoe Market

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Kristen and Matt Brown enjoy the 2012 Preview Party

Mistletoe Market—Everything You Need to Know

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Come Celebrate Twenty Years with Mistletoe Market!

By Laura Steen, Special Events Chair and Mistletoe Market Vice-Chair

he 2013 Mistletoe Market Board has several exciting events planned this season, which include a custom ornament (available for purchase), extended hours for Market and several lively events. Mistletoe Market will be held from Thursday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City.

Preview Party will be Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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!

SPECIAL EVENTS: The Mistletoe Market Board and Special Events committee has 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 Sustainer’s event, a children’s choir performance on Thursday, Oct. 31, plus more surprises to be announced! Here is a quick peek of some wonderful events already planned!

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! As an added bonus for this year’s shoppers, an extra hour has been added to the preview party. Enjoy fabulous food, live music from Born In November featuring C+ and fun and shop-

The 2012 Market Board is all smiles for a picture with Rumble the Bison

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ping from 6-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Preview Party tickets are $45 until Oct. 1 and $50 until the day of the event.

Purchase one for yourself or get multiple and make it a girls’ night out!

Rumble Meet and Greet: Unless there is an emergency and he needs to graze in the pasture, Oklahoma City’s favorite bison, Rumble, will be on hand to meet with you and your family on Friday, Nov. 1 from 3-5 p.m.! Additionally, Orange Leaf will provide frozen yogurt treats for all who attend. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet your favorite mascot!

20th Anniversary Party: Every special milestone needs a special party! Enjoy live music and food provided by Fuzzy’s Taco Shop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 while you look through the pictures of Mistletoe Market history and shop until you drop!

Mimosas & Makeovers: After a fantastic debut year, Mimosas & Makeovers is making a return to the 2013 Market from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2! Makeup artists from Bobbi Brown and massage therapists from Massage Envy will be on hand to help you prepare for a busy holiday season. Enjoy the tunes of Jamie Bramble while you relax and shop!

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 at a $50 or $100 gift certificate to one of our fabulous merchants. The 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 or until they sell out.

Mathis Brothers’ Lounge: If you’ve enjoyed shopping through one side of Market but need a break before continuing on, take a rest in our lounge, generously provided by Mathis Brothers Furniture! Once again, they will have TVs and couches at Mistletoe Market for a chance to catch up on the latest game score 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, Oct. 13. Payment will be accepted online at jloc.org or at the September 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 coworkers who are dying to shop until they drop at Mistletoe Market!

SHIFT SIGN UP: All Active and Provisional members are required to work a shift for Mistletoe Market. There are a

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 Kate Lindley, Mistletoe Market Personnel Chair, at lindleyleaguer@gmail.com.

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variety of shifts available before, during and after Market. All shifts are three hours this year!

Members will sign up for their shifts online at jloc.org beginning at 6 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Oct. 11. Shifts are available on a first come, first served basis. Shift sign up information will be given at the September General Membership Meeting. All shifts will take place at the Cox Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Fleuriste is back as the 2013 Mistletoe Market design team! Be sure to check out all of the fabulous decorations at this year’s Market, as all of the items you see will be for sale. There will be a variety of decorations to brighten your home this holiday!

No wardrobe is complete without your Mistletoe Market t-shirt. Featuring a fun, new design, this t-shirt makes getting ready for your Market shift a breeze! And 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.

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Provisional Project: Kids in the Kitchen

Start your League year off right

By Emma Flinton

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he Provisional class will be taking on an exciting new project this year. With the closing of the Remarkable Shop, the League is teaming up with the Boys & Girls club to host Kids in the Kitchen, a health-based event focused on creating smart food and exercise habits in the youth of Oklahoma City.

Kids in the Kitchen will be an evening packed with kids learning to read recipes and food labels, measure ingredients and take part in simple exercise activities they can do at home. Interactive chef stations with healthy recipes that do not require heat to complete will be organized to provide the kids with a few healthy snack options during their Spring Break.

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Encourage all your friends to join you “I am very excited to get the Provisionals into the community through our project with Kids in the Kitchen this year. The League has such a special relationship with the Boys and Girls Club and I cannot think of a better place for Provisionals to participate,” said Blair Bradley, 2013-2014 PAT Chair.

The goal of Kids in the Kitchen is to empower kids to make healthy dietary decisions for a lifetime of good health.

With emphasis on improving self-esteem, mentoring and understanding the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle, the program’s primary focus is nutritional literacy. The event will take place in the spring and will require a number of volunteers for jobs such as recipe planning, logistics, partnerships, etc.

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­—— Fall Kick Off —— Ladies be sure to mark your calendars now. All of our events will be sent by email in an effort to save postage costs. They will be sent out in a separate email from our usual Monday ones. Look forward to seeing everyone this fall.

—Carol Sue Taylor & Elaine Jackson, Co-Chairs Wed, Sept. 6, Headquarters, at 10:30 a.m. Jennifer Klos will present Splendor of the English Country House. Light refreshments will be served.

Wed, Sep. 18, Coffee in the beautiful home of Carole Drake 10 a.m. to Noon ThuR, Oct. 31, Mistletoe Market Early Bird Special: 9:15 a.m. enjoy a light breakfast then be the first to shop the Market when it opens at 10 a.m. Get a jump on your Christmas gift list! $10

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Q&A with Mistletoe Market Chair Shannon Love

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ow long have you been in the League?

My provisional year was 11 years ago! I joined several months before I became engaged and now my husband and I just celebrated our 10 year Anniversary with our two little girls. Time flies!

Where do you work?

I have a photography business, Shannon Love Photography, that is my dream come true. I honestly couldn’t love doing anything else more. I also work a couple of days a week at my favorite clothing store, Anthropologie (my husband says he’s still waiting to see a paycheck from there…).

Where did you grow up?

I am an Okie, born and raised. I went to Bishop McGuinness and then to OU where I studied Accounting. I worked for a Finance company in the Ft. Worth area for several years after college and then was transferred back to Oklahoma City where I’ve been ever since. I was recently on vacation where someone (from California) asked me, “Why do you like living in Oklahoma?” And my simple answer was, “It’s the only place that has ever truly felt like home. Oklahomans are the kindest people I’ve ever encountered and I’m proud to be a part of their community.”

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Where did you vacation?

In celebration of our Anniversary, our family went to St. Thomas to enjoy some fun in the sun. I even learned to paddle board!

What would people be surprised to know about you?

I’m incredibly clumsy! My friends call me “baby giraffe” because I usually don’t make it from “point A” to “point B” without some sort of a scene.

“A baby is a little bit of heaven on earth.”—Unknown

Houston Burke Powers

Lyla Elaine Creighton

Zach Bernard Semtner

Jane Caroline Kernke

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Born on July 15, 2013 Parents are Michelle & Stephen Powers

Born on May 9, 2013 Parents are Margaret & Shaun Creighton

Born on March 27, 2013 Parents are Elizabeth & John Semtner

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Born on March 11, 2013 Parents are Rebekah & Dustin Wheeler

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The holidays will be here soon! What’s on your “wish list” this year?

Well, I’d always love a new handbag (can you ever have one big enough?!?) or a new piece of jewelry, but my favorite gift every year is a piece of Herend that my husband buys for the girls and I. It’s the only thing I collect and he’s really great at picking out unique pieces.

How did you get involved with the Mistletoe Market Board?

Three years ago, I was asked to be the Market Arrangements Vice-Chair and I had no idea what that entailed. But getting to know the inner-workings of such a fun event is something I couldn’t get enough of which, obviously, led me to my position today. I love the camaraderie with the other Board members as we celebrate each other’s successes of such a historic event.

What special things does Mistletoe Market have planned this year?

What’s your favorite Market purchase?

What’s your favorite aspect of Market?

What’s your advice to someone wanting to be involved with Market next year?

What don’t we have planned?!? This 20th Anniversary of Mistletoe Market is surely going to be the best yet! We are expecting a record amount of people to our Preview Party. We even decided to extend it by another hour until 10:00 P.M.! We’ll have live music every day, ‘Mimosas and Makeovers’ again, a new and improved ‘Mistletoe Money’ Board, an extremely fun children’s event and maybe even a few surprises here and there…

I love the anticipation of our shoppers and our vendors just before we open the doors for Preview Party. We can hear the buzz of shoppers standing in lines outside the doors as the Board awaits to show the City what we’ve been working on for the past year. As corny as it sounds, it’s as close to Christmas morning for me as you get in October!

Gosh, that’s hard because I’ve bought so many great things over the years. I would say that it is some jewelry that I’ve bought from Leighelena. She has the most unique leather cuffs with customizable clasps and they fit them for you while you wait. I also love the food, so I always stock up on soup/ casserole mixes from Company’s Comin’ and lots of dips from All of Us. I might have to buy a Pony Pet for my girls this year ~ they were such a huge hit last year!

Go for it! The ladies on the Board have taught me so much and I will be forever grateful for the expertise that they bestowed on me. Market is a time commitment but it is worth every minute of hard work when you see the shoppers come through the doors and know that all of your hard work directly benefits the League and all of our Community Partners.

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1993-94 Executive Committee—Back Row: Patty Anthony, Mary Kay Samis, Rene Vassar and Barbara Covington. Front Row: Adelaide Liedtke, Kelly Krahl and Pat Gallagher

What Junior League Means to Me 1993-94 Executive Committee: A 20-Year Placement!

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he theory that a shared experience can lay the foundation for life-long friendships certainly was proven true when seven women teamed up to form the 1993-94 Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Led by President Kelly Krahl and the six Vice Presidents: Adelaide Liedtke, Barbara Covington, Rene Vassar, Mary Kay Samis, Pat Gallagher and me, we had little in common besides our love for the League. Our children ranged from 6 months to 18 years old and attended four different schools. We had a Jayhawk, a Longhorn, a Buckeye and a couple of Sooners represented and most of us didn’t know each other.

We soon developed a strong bond that began during appointments at Lake Fort Gibson where we got to know each other’s

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leadership styles, likes and dislikes and most importantly who could make a good post-meeting margarita. (Mary Kay)!

The year presented many challenges including the launch of the first Mistletoe Market. We leaned on each other as we crossed many hurdles to finally see the Market doors open at the State Fairgrounds in the fall of 1993. Our relationships strengthened during our weekly Monday Exec. meetings rotating between each of our homes, beginning with breakfast goodies and usually ending at carpool time. We had been known to stay hours after the “business portion” of the meeting just to chat and catch up on each other’s family activities.

After the year was over and we went our separate ways, we pledged to meet several times a year at each other’s

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homes to discuss the League but most importantly each other’s lives. We have kept up our pledge and have seen each other through good and bad times for the past 20 years. We lost dear Barbara several years ago and we think of her at each gathering as we set the table for six instead of seven places.

My league experience not only provided me invaluable training and skills but also life-long friends who I would not have known if it weren’t for the Junior League.

My daughter, Lauren, who was 11 in 1993, often eaves-dropped on the meeting, wondering what her Mom was doing with those “league ladies!” Today she is a Provisional and I hope she will have a similar experience gaining cherished friends as I did, as she begins her League journey.

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Where do you take your clothes now that the Remarkable Shop has closed?

YWCA’s My Sister’s Closet

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Binging on Netflix whenever I can… My latest obsession is Orange Is The New Black.

There’s almost always an episode of Gilmore Girls in the mix, too.

What are you passionate about?

Doing my part to help make the world a better place. It sounds so huge and cheesy but starts with the smallest of efforts like being a better friend and neighbor.

Suzanne Singleterry Active Hometown Chickasha, Oklahoma

Occupation Principal, Anchored Consulting

Provisional year and location Class of 2012-2013, Oklahoma City

Current league placement Cultural Literacy

Education University of Oklahoma, B.A. Communications

Family and pets Single, and a proud aunt to many furry and non-furry children

Other community involvement 2011 United Way Loaned Executive (best experience ever - do it if you can!), Red Cross volunteer

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What is your favorite football season activity?

Shopping on Campus Corner in Norman before the game.

What is your fall activity and why?

I love attending all the local fall festivals and picking out pumpkins. There’s just something special about being outside in the crisp fall air!

What are the three accomplishments you are most proud of?

1. Making and maintaining close relationships with friends who live both near and far 2. Learning to say yes more than no. It’s fun and kind of amazing what can happen when you are open to new people, experiences, and points of view.

3. Completing my recent kitchen renovation (and only gaining 10lbs in the process)!

What has been the best life lesson that you’ve learned?

Be nice to absolutely everyone, because you never know where, when, or in what capacity they might cross your path again.

What experience has changed you the most?

Moving back to Oklahoma after eight years on the East Coast.

Moving away was easy but moving back has been transformative!

I’ve learned more about myself in the last two years than I ever thought possible.

What is your goal for this year?

To be a better person than I was 12 months ago.

People would be surprised to know that I... learned Michael Jackson’s thriller dance aboard the Presidential Yacht. Actually, that whole evening was a very surreal experience.

Which person has influenced your life the most and why?

Aside from my family, it would have to be my friend Cassi Poole. She is the best friend that every one of us deserves.

She lifts me up and holds me accountable when I need it the most. She doesn’t let me sell out and always points me in the direction of the high road.

What are your other hobbies and interests?

I am a true history buff and am usually reading a quirky nonfiction book (current read: This Town by Mark Liebovich). I am an avid fan of wine, cheese, and chocolate. I enjoy exploring different tastes and textures.

I’ve also been a Pilates devotee these last nine years. As a former gymnast, I enjoy how Pilates continually challenges my body and my brain. There’s also something about a good stretch!

BLOCK Nicole Dobbins Board Member Hometown Watonga, OK

Occupation Information Technology – Senior Applications Manager at SandRidge Energy

Education Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science – Business Administration

Family and pets Husband – Brian Blad; We are expecting a baby boy in midNovember

Provisional year and location 2003 in Oklahoma City

Current league placement

Graduate at Oklahoma State University 3. Being named an OKC BIZ Forty Under 40 award recipient

Vice President Finance

Other community involvement Previously served on the Oklahoma Heritage Association’s Second Century Board, OSU’s Alumni Association National Board, and Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Group

What is your favorite football season activity?

Attending OSU Football games in Stillwater

What is your favorite fall activity and why?

Attending the fabulous annual Mistletoe Market. As a previous Merchant Chair for Market, I understand the time and talent that is dedicated to this great event. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new friends and shop ‘til you drop.

Where do you take your clothes now that the Remarkable Shop has closed?

Goodwill

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Mexican food

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about making a positive impact not only in the community in which I reside and work but also in the lives of my family and friends.

What are the three accomplishments you are most proud of?

What has been the best life lesson that you’ve learned?

People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan

What experience has changed you the most?

The unexpected death of my father at a young age.

What is your goal for this year?

To transition successfully into motherhood.

People would be surprised to know that I... used to be a faithful follower of Young and the Restless

Which person has influenced your life the most and why?

My mother has influenced my life the most as I witnessed her transition into life as a single mother and business owner after the death of my father. It has been apparent to me that life is never guaranteed and to live each day to its fullest.

What are your other hobbies and interests?

Spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading and attending OSU sporting events.

1. The relationships I have with my family and friends 2. Being named Outstanding Female

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Current league placement Sustainer

What is your favorite football season activity?

Not going to football games, now that Jordan has graduated, though I do miss tailgating!

Where do you take your clothes now that the Remarkable Shop has closed?

Goodwill

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Spa treatments!

What are you passionate about?

Financial education and literacy for women

Hilarie Blaney Sustainer Hometown Born in McAlester, OK, but I’ve lived in Oklahoma City since my family moved here when I was 15.

Occupation Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending, Private Banking at BancFirst

Education Oklahoma City University, B.S. in Management; Oklahoma City University, M.B.A. in Finance

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Family and pets Husband Kevin Blaney, one daughter, Jordan, and four stepchildren

Other community involvement Trustee, Oklahoma Student Loan Authority; Trustee, Family Health Foundation

Provisional year and location Class of 1992-1993, Oklahoma City

What are the three accomplishments you are most proud of?

1. Being named 2010 Sustainer of the Year 2. Being a founding board member of Impact Oklahoma 10 years ago 3.

Being lucky enough to work at BancFirst.

What has been the best life lesson that you’ve learned?

I’ve learned that when something is really difficult, there’s an opportunity or a change or a door that is opening; that in the future when you look back, you are grateful that it happened.

What is your goal for this year?

To plant bulbs in my garden this fall. I’ve never done it before!

People would be surprised to know that I... am a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington.

Which person has influenced your life the most and why?

Career-wise, I had a female mentor when I started in banking thirty years ago. She was 10 years older than me and she taught me everything about relationships in the business world.

What are your other hobbies and interests?

I enjoy travel, exercise and reading. I just got back from Santa Fe, and I look forward to exercising with my trainer Don every week. I also recently read Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.

Emily Blanding provisional Hometown Dallas, TX

Occupation Senior Event Marketing Representative for ALSAC/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Education Bachelors from the University of Oklahoma - Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Family and pets Brother - Jason; Sister - Audra

Other community involvement Making Oklahoma City Beautiful; Tri Delta young alum

Current league placement Course Meals/League Link and Annual Member Luncheon

What is your favorite football season activity?

Tailgating!

What is your fall activity and why?

When my schedule allows, I love to take the adult ballet classes at Oklahoma City Ballet.

Where do you take your clothes now that the Remarkable Shop has closed?

Goodwill

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Anything sweet—especially ice cream!

What are you passionate about?

Raising money for the kids of St. Jude who are battling catastrophic diseases and childhood cancers.

What are the three accomplishments you are most proud of?

1. Attending the summer intensive program at Pacific Northwest Ballet at the age of 16 2. Graduating from college 3. Living on my own/supporting myself

What has been the best life lesson that you’ve learned?

knowing that my chapter and hundreds of other Tri Delta’s nationwide were making a difference in a child’s life. I don’t know what I’d be doing or where I’d be working today if I hadn’t had this amazing opportunity!

What is your goal for this year?

Make new friends, but keep the old :)

People would be surprised to know that I... had no intention of going to college. I used to want to be a professional ballerina.

Which person has influenced your life the most and why?

My mom; she’s my biggest cheerleader, is always there to listen, and without her, I don’t know where I’d be today. I’m so lucky to have her as my mom!

What are your other hobbies and interests?

Dancing ballet, singing, hiking, hanging out with friends, going to concerts, watching OU football

Proverbs 3:6 - In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

What experience has changed you the most?

I had the opportunity to visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the first time when I was in college serving as my chapter’s philanthropy chair.

After the visit, I walked away

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Congratulations!

• Congrats to 2013 Fifty Making a Dif-

ference honorees: Sandy Meyers, Beth Kerr, Ann Hargis, Cindi Shelby and Marnie Taylor.

These fellow League members will be among 50 women honored during the Journal Record Woman of the Year awards gala set for Oct. 3 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. During the evening program, the Journal Record will announce the honoree for 2013 Woman of the Year.

• Congrats to Jo Carol Cameron

who will be honored by the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools in the Class of 2013 Wall of Fame. This program celebrates city leaders and influential alumni. The awards dinner will be held on Oct. 10 at the Skirvin Hilton.

• Congrats to Miki Farris, founder

and CEO of Infant Crisis Services, who will be honored by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits at its third annual Visions event. She was selected to receive the Pat Potts Visionary Award at the event on Dec. 3 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

M E M B ERS H I P Reinstatement Amy Backus (A) Christa Sullivan (S) LOA Belinda Tricinella (A) Whitney Hooten (A) Amber Stricklin (A) Maternity LOA Michelle Powers (A) NRA Ashley Jackson (A) Kali Brownell (A) Pending Transfer In Rebecca Hilts (A) from Wichita, KS Kathryn Stuewe (A) from Monterey County, CA Sierra Branch (A) from Wichita Falls, TX Completed Transfer In Meredith Armstrong (A) from Ft. Worth, TX

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Margaux Lippoldt (A) from Norman, OK Mandy Green (A) from Midland, TX Completed Transfer Out Emily Arrington (A) to Amarillo, TX Lindsey Taylor (A) to Dallas, TX Elaina Osteen (A) to Tulsa, OK Amna Choudry (A) to NYC, NY Congratulations Summer DeFehr (A) birth of baby girl Michelle Powers (A) adoption of baby boy Journal Record Women of the Year: Sandy Meyers (S) Beth Kerr (S) Ann Hargis (S) Cindi Shelby (S) Marnie Taylor (S) Care and Concern/Condolences Amber Stricklin (A) Annie Brown (A) Kristen Ferate (A) on death of mother Shannon Love (A) on death of father

Halston Hendley & Lincoln Ault

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Fixley

Mr. and Mrs. Keller Flinton

Mr. and Mrs. Blake Burckart

To be Wed October 26, 2013

married May 18, 2013

married October 19, 2012

married July 6, 2013

To announce your engagement or wedding in the League Link, go to the Members Only portion of the jloc.org website and submit your requested information. The NearlyWed/Newly Wed form is located under the Forms/References tab.

If you would like to submit a photo, please send it to Deanne McGehee at dstein94@cox.net

To announce your engagement or wedding in Brides of Oklahoma Magazine, contact us at 405-607-2902 or visit www.thebridesofoklahoma.com

Junior Leaguers receive $100 off your announcement in Brides of Oklahoma Magazine

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Members in the Community Reuniting Pets With Their Families in Moore

By Summer DeFehr

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hirley Consedine has been an animal lover all her life. In addition to her husband, Bart, Shirley shares her home with her two dogs Oscar, an 8 year old Weimaraner and Olaf, a 4 year old Siberian Husky.

Earlier this year, Shirley began fostering dogs and found it to be a very rewarding experience. After the May 20 tornados hit the Moore area, Shirley wanted to get involved. In the following days, Shirley was in the company of many JLOC members who were trying to figure out how they could help in the recovery efforts.

While members were organizing and training with the Red Cross and other organizations, Shirley found herself at a temporary animal shelter at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Norman.

From May 21 until the shelter held its final adoption event on June 23, Shirley worked at the shelter daily from the time it opened at 7:30 until closing only taking off on Saturday afternoons to

photograph weddings as part of her busy photography business. She was involved in everything from caring for the animals to organizing donations and coordinating meals for the other volunteers. According to Shirley, the training and volunteer experience that she has received since her 2011-2012 Provisional year was instrumental in her ability to be an effective member of the team at the shelter.

When asked about what she enjoyed most about working at the shelter, Shirley said “My favorite thing about being at the shelter was reuniting owners and pets. It was always an emotional experience to see people who had lost so much become overjoyed to be reunited with their beloved, furry family members.�

Shirley is still involved with the Moore Animal Shelter going by weekly to take pictures of the animals for use on their website profiles. A great photo can be key to generating interest in an animal and ultimately helping that animal find

Shirley Consedine along with Charlie, a dog rescued from the Moore area

a forever home. She also continues to foster shelter dogs in her home.

If you would like more information about the Moore Animal Shelter or would like to adopt an animal, visit www.cityofmoore.com/pets.

2013-2014 Community Advisory Board Members Cherokee Ballard Oklahoma Natural Gas

Stanley Hupfeld Integris Foundation

Sandra Payne St. Anthony Hospital

Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Oklahoman

Randy Lewis Oklahoma Gas & Electric

Paul Ryckbost C.H. Guernsey & Company

Clytie Bunyan The Oklahoman

Linda Mares Boys and Girls Club of OK County

Claudia San Pedro Sonic Corporation

Clay Christiensen Day, Edwards and Christiensen

Mel Martin First National Bank of Oklahoma

Sean Simpson The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

James Farris James Farris Associates

Brian Maughan Oklahoma County

Charles Spicer, Jr. OU Medical System

Debbie Forshee Youth Services of Oklahoma County

Matthew Mollman Mollman Media

Joe Strunk Strunk Insurance

Douglas Gibson Institute for Child Advocacy

Monique Naifeh, M.D. OU Health Sciences Center

Vick Clark Gourley Friday Newspaper

Mikio Nihira, M.D. OU Health Sciences Center

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The Reading Rainforest

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By Liza Cryder, Project Manager

very Saturday throughout the summer, Reading Rainforest volunteers strive to bring nature to life through books, crafts and exploration. Kids of all ages and from all walks of life come to the Myriad Gardens to get away from the “electronic life” and enjoy the simple things, like reading a good book, discovering new plants and creatures and learning about the world around them.

In only its second year, The Reading Rainforest has already gained quite a following, with approximately 15-20 kids attending each week. Partnering with the Myriad Gardens, the project works to encourage kids to turn off their TVs and video games in favor of getting outside to learn and grow! Each Saturday, a Junior League volunteer picks a nature-themed book (like “Leo the Lightening Bug” or “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”) and reads along with the kids, whose ages range from 1 to 7 years. Following our reading lesson – and sometimes the book is so loved, it’s read twice! – a craft is planned that correlates with the book.

When we read “Leo the Lightening Bug,” all the kids made their own lightening bugs to take home with them using recycled water bottles and glow sticks. And recently we read a book about bugs you find in the garden and then released live ladybugs into the herb and vegetable gardens at the Myriad. The kids loved it!

Working with the Myriad Gardens as your backdrop is a dream come true! The scenery alone is enough to

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inspire a child’s imagination.

To close out our sessions each week, we take all the kids on a guided tour of the Botanical Gardens and show them the beauty in nature and all the fun and interesting things they can find. We also encourage the older kids to find plants that start with the same letter as their first name, solve riddles and really get hands-on with the plants and describe to us what they feel and smell. It’s an adventure every time!

Children assemble their very own caterpillar after reading “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” at the Myriad Gardens

The kids loved releasing ladybugs into the herb and vegetable gardens Children enjoying a snack, were encouraged to participate

Boys and Girls Club Literacy

By Mandi Briggs, Project Manager

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hile many children were perfecting their diving skills at the pool this summer, children at Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County were improving their reading skills. Junior League volunteers worked with children ages 6 to 12 throughout the summer to perfect their vocabulary words and reading comprehension.

Reading Club, as it was regularly referred to by the kids, gathered each week to read a few chapters of Roald Dahl’s The BFG. They worked on vocabulary words and reading comprehension in the large group setting. After a light snack, the kids broke into small groups and read a short story aloud to a Junior League volunteer where they worked on tone, voice inflection, and pronunciation.

“Reading aloud is so beneficial to these children,” said Mandi Briggs, Project

Manager for Boys & Girls Club Literacy Program. “Those readers who required more help often times worked one-on-one with a volunteer. It was rewarding to see the progress the kids made with pronunciation and comprehension each week.”

League volunteers planned the weekly lessons, which included choosing the short story, organizing a craft or game related to the story, and then preparing snacks.

Boys & Girls Club Literacy Program is a year-round placement. The summer session ended in late July with a celebratory pizza party for 35 children. Separate sessions also take place in the fall and spring semesters. Typically the same children attend each class for an entire semester, which allows them to really hone their skills. Approximately 80 different children are expected to participate in sessions taking place this school year.

During “Reading Club,” children enjoyed working with JLOC volunteers to improve reading skills and to develop a lifelong love of reading

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Back to School 2013

By Andrea Bair

A Back to School volunteers organizing supplies for students PK-12th grade

Tara Gard and Kelly Blankenship, Board Member with Citizens Caring for Children

ttending a new school can be especially difficult for a child in foster care. During the Citizens Caring for Children (CCC) backto-school event, nearly 600 children and young adults in foster care were greeted

by Junior League of OKC members as they received backpacks with school supplies. Additionally, the foster students picked out the perfect outfit, received oral and vision screenings, new shoes, snacks, a haircut and best of all- many smiles.

The students were assisted by personal shoppers. After shopping was complete, the foster families enjoyed pizza, entertainment, and much more.

“The event is one of CCC’s most widely attended and successful events every year. We try to make it bigger, better and brighter,” said Kelly Blankenship, CCC’s project manager and board member. “We could not make this event happen without the generosity of our sponsors and volunteers. It has been an honor to work with great partners like Junior League.”

One way Back to School was bigger and brighter this year was the leadership of JLOC’s project manager Tara Gard.

As with any project, obstacles happen; but Tara was gracious as she seamlessly organized logistics and deadlines. Job well done!

Thank You to each League member who supported the project as well as the following 2013 Back to School Partners: •Blue Cross/Blue Shield •Oklahoma Dental Foundation •Prevent Blindness Oklahoma •Little Caesars •Dental Depot •Oklahoma City Barons •Oklahoma City Thunder •Kona Ice •Central State Hair Academy •Hair Rage 2 Salon •Heritage College •Sunbeam Family Services •SAFY •Oklahoma State Fair

Wild Tuesday Storytime Safari Wild Tuesdays Storytime Safari at the Oklahoma City Zoo has been a wonderfully rewarding experience. Each Tuesday morning in the months of June and July, we met at Grandma’s Porch, located in the Children’s Zoo area, for storytime, crafts, snacks, and a visit from a zookeeper. Two sessions were offered each Tuesday, at 9:30 and 10:30. We continued a popular tradition this summer by offering our Eager Reader program. Each session, we handed out a flyer that explained the program and encouraged the children attending to read at home with their families during the summer months. Kids were encouraged to keep track of the books they read and to fill out a card with the book titles. When they visited us again for Wild Tuesdays, they turned in their completed cards in exchange for a new book to take home. We were able to donate hundreds of books this summer through the Eager Reader program— amazing!

My favorite part of Wild Tuesdays has been the families who continued

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visiting us each week. It was so nice to see the familiar faces of families and children returning week after week. They were enthusiastic and really enjoyed the services that we provided. We also had an amazing group of JLOC volunteers on this project, and we had a great time this summer.

—Regan Raff, Project Manager

Grandma’s Porch was packed with kiddos during Wild Tuesdays Storytime Safari

Children enjoy a book read

by Leigh Scully Through the Eager Reader program, children received hundreds of new books

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Fundraising

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he Junior League is changing and growing with the world around us and the financial development committee is working hard to ensure that our fundraising plan supports our new efforts. Now, more than ever, we need your support! Whether you give $5 or $5,000, we rely on you to support this year’s annual campaign. We continue to focus on increasing member involvement and encourage you to be an advocate for your project, council, or committee.

Groups with 100% participation have something special coming their way …

Now is the time to donate! As our fundraising plans have shifted, so have our benefits. The donor levels that you see and the benefits that are associated with them are new, longlasting, and fun! ALL donors will be invited to our donor appreciation party on Thursday, March 27 at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Donations of $300 and above will receive benefits, which will actually end up saving you money! All benefits aside from the donor appreciation party revolve around Mistletoe Market, which is why you should donate now. Donate

the New & Improved JLOC.org Mary Delafield has been hard at work redesigning the JLOC website. The new design was unveiled at the May GMM. Check it out at JLOC.org!

$300 and receive $116 back in benefits!

Contribute at the Copper Sponsor level ($300) and receive 2 tickets to the Mistletoe Market Preview Party, 2 general admission tickets, and inclusion in the IMPACT club. We also have great benefits for corporate donors.

Again, whether $5 or $5,000, please make an impact by donating today.

Give online at jloc.org or contact Amanda Kirkpatrick at 405.706.5513 or aek104@gmail.com to learn more about our fundraising efforts. Thank you for your continued support!

MBR Lifetime Achievement and Sustainer of the Year Award Nomination

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omination forms for the 20132014 Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sustainer of the Year Award will be available online at www. jloc.org by Sep. 15, 2013. The winner of each award will be honored at the Annual Membership Luncheon to be held in Spring 2014, date TBD. All nomination forms are due by Nov. 15, 2013. If you would like to have a form mailed to you, please contact Office Manager, Heather Briggs at JLOC Headquarters, 843-5668.

For additional questions, please contact Annual Membership Luncheon CoChairs, Sara Crooks (sara.crooks@cox. net, 405-202-9916) or Janie Kinsinger (kinsingerj@aol.com, 405-640-9024).

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2012-2013 JLOC President, Cristi Hooper Reiger, 2012 Mary Baker Rumsey Award winner, Meg Salyer and fellow League member, Peg Malloy give Kathy Walbert Walker the news that she is the 2013 Mary Baker Rumsey Award recipient

sponsorship contract 2013 october 31- november 2 Cox convention center DONATIONS & TICKET PURCHASES MAY ALSO BE MADE ONLINE AT WWW.JLOC.ORG ~ CASH/ IN-KIND~ Premier Sponsor $15,000 +

~CASH~ Presenting Sponsor $20,000 (upon availability)

8 Preview Party Tickets 20 General Admission Tickets Name on all print, radio, television advertisements and news releases to media Logo on Mistletoe Market T-Shirts Name included on signage at Mistletoe Market Featured in Social Media outlets Listed in Holiday Happenings program Logo and link on www.jloc.org

Named Sponsor for 20th Anniversary Event Name on all Signage, tickets, marketing and invitations for Event Opportunity to provide marketing materials for Preview Party Totes 20 Preview Party Tickets 10 General Admission Tickets Full Page Advertisement in the Holiday Happenings program Logo on www.jloc.org

Preview Party Sponsor $10,000 (upon availability)

Named Sponsor on over 800 reusable shopping totes distributed to all shoppers Opportunity to provide marketing materials in the totes Name on all Preview Party tickets 12 Preview Party Tickets 10 General Admission Tickets Half Page Advertisement in the Holiday Happenings program Logo on www.jloc.org

Event Valet Sponsor $8,000

Named Sponsor for Valet during Preview Party Recognition on Valet Signage during the event Opportunity to provide marketing materials in valet cars 10 Preview Party Tickets 8 General Admission Tickets Half Page Advertisement in the Holiday Happenings program Logo on www.jloc.org

Holiday Happenings Sponsor $5,000

Named Sponsor on front page of printed Holiday Happenings program (approximately 7,000 printed) 8 Preview Party Tickets 6 General Admission Ticket Logo on www.jloc.org

Platinum Sponsor $10,000

12 Preview Party Tickets 10 General Admission Tickets Name included in all news releases to media Logo on Mistletoe Market T-shirts Name included on signage at Mistletoe Market Featured in Social Media outlets Listed in Holiday Happenings program Logo and link on www.jloc.org

Titanium Sponsor $5,000

8 Preview Party Tickets 6 General Admission Tickets Name included in all news releases to media Logo on Mistletoe Market T-shirts Name included on signage at Mistletoe Market Featured in Social Media outlets Listed in Holiday Happenings program Logo and link on www.jloc.org

Gold Sponsor $2,500

4 Preview Party Tickets 8 General Admission Tickets Name included in all news releases to media Name included on signage at Mistletoe Market Name listed in Holiday Happenings program Logo and link on www.jloc.org

Silver Sponsor $1,000

2 Preview Party tickets 6 General Admission Tickets Name included in all news releases to media Name included on signage at Mistletoe Market Name listed in Holiday Happenings program Names listed on www.jloc.org

Bronze Sponsor $600

2 Preview Party tickets 4 General Admission tickets Name listed in Holiday Happenings program

Copper Sponsor $300

2 Preview Party tickets 2 General Admission tickets

deadline for print inclusion is october 1, 2013 All donors will be listed in our Annual Report and invited to our Annual Donor Reception

Please email logos and artwork to jeanette.stanton@crowedunlevy.com as a 300 dpi jpeg or pdf file. Thank you for your generosity!

Proceeds Benefitting: Community Projects throughout the Oklahoma City area. For more information, please visit www.jloc.org List my name/company in the program as ____________________________________________________________________ Contact Name _____________________________Company___________________________________________________ Address _______________________________City _______________________State_______ Zip_____________________ Phone ________________________________ Email________________________________________________________ Type of Contribution Sponsorships Amount $____________ In-Kind Donation Level $___________ In Honor Of $___________________

Payment Information

Description of In-Kind Donation _________________________ Fair Market Value of In-Kind Donation ____________________ In Memory of $_____________________________________ Please invoice me for $_____________ I wish to be listed as anonymous I decline all benefits (the amount of your charitable donation will be reduced by the estimated value of the benefits listed unless you decline the benefits by checking this box)

Enclosed is my check made payable to Junior League of Oklahoma City for $______________________ Please charge my credit card: Name as it appears on card ____________________________________________________________________ Card # _________________________________________ Billing Zip Code _________ Expiration Date Mo/Yr ________ 3 Digit Security Code _____

Signature of Donor ______________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________ The Junior League of Oklahoma City is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization. The Federal Tax ID is 73-6040128 Junior League of Oklahoma City ~ 1001 NW Grand Boulevard ~ Oklahoma City, OK 73116 ~ 405-843-5668 ~ www.jloc.org

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Family Focus

game day recipes

By Ly d ia S ull iva n

Tea Sandwich: Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato • Bacon strips • Very thin white bread • Cocktail tomatoes

• Mayonnaise • Boston lettuce

Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut bacon into thirds. Cook at 400° for 15-18 min. Place bacon from oven onto paper towels to drain excess fat. Use cookie cutter to cut circles out of the lettuce & bread. Slice tomatoes. Spread mayo on bread. Assemble starting with bread, lettuce, tomato, & bacon. Repeat. Skewer with cocktail forks.

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Peanut Butter Football Dip • ¼ cup butter, softened • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened • 1 cup peanut butter • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (up to 2 cups if needed) • ½ cup mini chocolate chips • Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate chips • White chocolate or frosting for the football laces Cream butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter until mixed (using a hand-held mixer). Mix in vanilla. Add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time and mix until combined. (If you want a stiffer mixture, add the extra ½ cup of powdered sugar.) Mix in chocolate chips. Turn out mixture on a large sheet of waxed paper. Use your hands to form into a football shape. Place the waxed paper onto your serving plate. Cover in sprinkles or chocolate chips, pressing them into the surface. Pipe on the laces using melted white chocolate or some leftover frosting and chill until ready to serve. Serving suggestion: pretzels, animal crackers, cookies, a spoon.

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The 2013-2014 JLOC Blackbook will be available on the JLOC website mid-September.

Hard copies of the 2013-2014 Blackbook will not be distributed to General Membership.

Sustainers will receive a spiral bound 20132014 JLOC Membership Directory in the mail by mid-September. A few copies of the spiral bound directory will be available for $5.00 at Headquarters beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Get yours while supplies last!

Will you receive a Blackbook? Provisionals will receive the 2013-2014 JLOC Blackbook at the September General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Sept.10. Board Members and all appointed positions will receive the 20132014 JLOC Blackbook by Sept. 10, so check your mailboxes at HQ! Past Presidents will receive a copy of the 2013-2014 JLOC Blackbook in the mail in mid-September. Sustaining Advisors will receive from their VP’s a copy of the 2013-2014 JLOC Blackbook. Blackbooks will be available to all others electronically: visit jloc.org to get your copy.

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Book you are currently reading?

What’s your favorite book of all time and why?

Favorite children’s book?

Your “Go-to” cookbook?

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Sara Sweet

Hayley Moore

Katie James

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1. “Game of Thrones” because I can’t get enough of the show and books.

2. “Harry Potter.” It’s an all-time favorite because I loved it and I can read it to my son when he gets a little older and I think he’ll love it like I do.

3. I love any of the children’s books

by Sandra Boynton. They are hilarious and the illustrations are great. My son loves them but I think I love them more.

4. My go-to cookbook would be the “Pioneer Woman.” They are definitely not the healthiest recipes and I love that!

1. “Iron House” by John Hart. I love this author; his books are suspense stories set in North Carolina.

2/3.My all-time favorite book IS a children’s book, which is “Charlotte’s Web.” I bought it from my school’s book fair when I was in the 3rd grade. I absolutely love the story of love and friendship; it is so imaginative. Plus, I’m a huge animal lover, so I have always loved the farm setting. I still cry every time I read the part where Charlotte dies; it’s the one book that I’ve never been able to read aloud to my children.

4. This is probably bad, but I use the Epicurious app on my phone for great recipes—I love it!

1. I am currently reading “Lean In”

by Sheryl Sandberg.

2. My favorite book of all time is “To Kill a Mockingbird.” No matter how many times I’ve read it, I am always enthralled by the characters, storyline and Harper Lee’s ability to symbolize tolerance and compassion.

3. My favorite children’s book is “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams.

4. My go-to cook book is Southern Living’s “What’s for Supper.”

You can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl.

1. I am reading “An Ice Cold Grave” from the Harper Connelly Mysteries by Charlaine Harris.

She is the author of the “Sookie Stackhouse” series (aka HBO’s True Blood). This series is fun to read.

2. John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.” My grandparents lived in Oklahoma during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, so I took an interest in reading about life during that time (It was also assigned 8th grade reading). The novel is an honest depiction of American life during a truly dark time in our Nation’s history. Steinbeck makes you feel true compassion for his characters.

A true classic.

3. It is so hard to pick a favorite. Three of my favorites are “Goodnight Moon,” “The Runaway Bunny” and “The Color Kittens” by Margaret Wise Brown. My daughter and I LOVE them all!!

4. All of the Jr. League cookbooks. I have many and love them all. They are full of wonderful recipes!!

need a new jloc name tag?

Should you need a new JLOC name tag, please send an email to Arrangements Chair, Katie Moore, at katiegmoore@gmail.com. Replacement name tags are $10 each, unless your new tag is a result of a name change. The first order for new name tags will be placed mid-fall.

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Nominating 101

Upcoming Appointments

Even though the 2013-2014 year has just gotten underway, it’s never too early to start thinking about leadership positions for next year. The Nominating Committee will soon begin working on appointments for leadership positions for the 2014-2015 League year!

First up is the appointment of two delegates to attend ODI (Organizational Development Institute). ODIs are a series of educational training meetings for up and coming leaders in the League. Over the years, ODIs have demonstrated their effectiveness as informative, inspiring and innovative three-day weekend training programs. JLOC delegates will be attending the Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2014 session in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For more information, log on AJLI’s website and check out the training details.

Self-submit soon because selection will be done for the ODI delegates in early September.

Next, the Nominating Committee will be preparing for the Board of Directors slate preparation. This will be done in mid-November.

Remember, the best way to make sure you are considered for any appointed position within the league is through self-submission!

Please go to jloc.org and selfsubmit through the website, or email Shannon Gottschalk, Nominating Chair, at shannongottschalk@cox.net to express your interest in any appointed position.

Also, be sure and watch Monday emails for upcoming submission deadlines, and check out the Appointment Timeline also found on jloc.org.

NOVEMBER 1-30 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President-Elect-Elect Administrative VP Bylaws Chair Community VP

Communications VP Financial VP Fundraising VP Membership VP

Nominating Chair DECEMBER 1-31 PAT Vice

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Changing Lives Through Literacy

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 Changing Lives Through Literacy

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