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thebridgeJUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON NOVEMBER 2010
The JLBR and You
page 14
Savor the Moment Cookbook Turns 10 page 10
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contents
FEATURESIN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF GIVINGSustainer MARY COLEMAN reflects on her experience with the Holiday Gift Drive.
IN THE PINES SOCCER DAYChildren kick off September with fun and games. by JESSICA WULKAN
SAVOR THE MOMENT COOKBOOK CELEBRATES 10 YEARSA look at what makes this cookbook so special.by NICHOLE KAHLIL
FOCUS ON ADVOCACY: AN AJLI INITIATIVEAn inside look into the three focus areas of our State Public Affairs Committee.
SEE WHAT’S GROWING IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN by JESSICA WULKAN
FUNDRAISERSWVOY A look back at the JLBR’s largest fundraiser, held October 8, 2010.
TOP TEN TIPS ON HOW TO THROW A GREAT FUNDRAISER Fundraiser chairs share their expertise.
JLBR BOUTIQUE Check out our hot new Junior League-branded gift ideas.
PEOPLEWONDER WOMENSustainer Kate Toomey demonstrates what it means to give of oneself. by NICHOLE KALIL
RESOURCESTHE JLBR AND YOU: A WINNING COMBINATIONPartner with the JLBR, benefit your business and improve your community! by ANNE GRIGSBY
SAFETY FIRST THE 2ND GOLDEN RULE Child and infant safety for all situations. by KELLY CARSON
PHILANTHROPY 2.0- SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGING THE GAME FOR NON-PROFITS How Communications Council can help your committee spread the news.by CRISTY STEWART-HARFMANN
IN OUR “RED PAGES”MEMBER NEWS by LISA MILLER
WHAT IS THE ODI EXPERIENCE? Members talk about this amazing leadership development opportunity.
JLBR BRIEFS
JLBR CLASSYFIEDS
PROVISIONAL PERSPECTIVE by JOANNA DROWOS
SUSTAINER SCOOP by LOU ANN SUCH
DEAR DR. JULIE by DR. JULIE SHUMAN
LEAGUE WATCH
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THE BRIDGE STAFF
EDITOR Barbara Trevino Chester
COPY EDITOR Cristy Stewart-Harfmann
FEATURE WRITERS Kelly Carson
Joanna DrowosNichole Kalil
Denise O’SullivanJessica Wulkan
DESIGNER Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb
OFFICE MANAGER Wendy Orenland
PHOTOGRAPHERS Gina Graves
Marianne Levy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Samantha Vassallo
PRESIDENT ELECT Nancy Dockerty
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Cristy Stewart-Harfmann
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY Alana Latiolais
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Reagan Such
VICE PRESIDENT OF FUND DEVELOPMENT
Emily McMullin
VICE PRESIDENT OF PERSONNEL Kathy Potts
VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING Robin Deyo
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Caroline Angstadt
NOMINATING/PLACEMENT Kim Anglemyer
PR/MARKETING Mel Montes
SUSTAINING ADVISOR Kathy Adkins
RECORDING SECRETARY Kristin Calder
thebridgeJUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
fromtheeditor fromthepresident contributingwriters
DEAR LOYAL READERS,
The holidays are coming and I am thankful for so many things:
my great committee, my fabulous friends in the League, my
loving husband. But among the many personal things I am thankful for, is your support of The Bridge.
Over 100 people have contributed pictures, stories, ads, dona-
tions and input on the past two issues of The Bridge. That is
amazing! Thank you all for making these past two issues so
much fun.
Even more amazing is that for the FIRST YEAR EVER, The Bridge
is on schedule to be completely underwritten through ads and
patrons! We have already surpassed our budgeted revenue in just two issues! In past years, The Bridge has been produced
under budget, but never has it been completely self-sufficient.
This year I urge you to continue to advertise in The Bridge or become a PATRON to help us reach our goal. Maybe you know
someone who is starting a business, selling a home, seeking
a babysitter or offering employment and would benefit from
placing an ad or a Classy-fied in The Bridge? Maybe you can get
your favorite business to place an ad worth $250 or more and
fulfill your $100 financial commitment at the same time.
Just imagine…someday soon The Bridge may even be a
fundraiser for the JLBR!
Keep your ideas coming and have a wonderful holiday season!
Barbara Trevino Chester
2010-2011 Editor, [email protected]
Barbara T. Chester, Editor In my 6 yrs in the JLBR, I’ve learned that the League evolves and grows every year. To be an asset to the League, you have to stay flexible, open-minded and approach each change as an opportunity for growth.
Joanna Drowos Time management! Someone once told me that if you want something done, you should ask a busy person. That is definitely true of my friends in the JLBR, they inspire me to find ways to help in spite of having a busy life already.
Nichole Kalil Being involved with the JLBR has opened my eyes to how much need exists in South Palm Beach County, and how much I can make a difference in my community as a volunteer.
Jessica Wulkan The JLBR has taught me how much hard work, dedication, and organization go into planning an event. It truly takes a team of talented women to execute such fabulous events throughout the year!
Denise O’Sullivan Being a member of the JLBR has taught me how to prioritize and set deadlines ahead of time. This way, I can be organized and try to keep stress to a minimum.
Kelly Carson Having worked in a male-dominated profession for many years, it’s been refreshing to work with so many talented and dedicated women. Being a strong, independent woman is an asset. Having a strong group of women at your side to help you accomplish the goal, makes it even better.
Lou Ann Such I have learned how to speak in public without becoming a wreck. As chairman of the Sustainers, I speak to large groups of ladies several times a year. At our Fall luncheon, I suddenly realized I had made my little speech with out any fear. Amazing!!
Marianne Levy (JLBR Photographer) I’ve learned presentation skills - I haven’t had to run a meeting in a few years, so running our Florence Fuller committee meetings has definitely strengthened my presentation skills!
Gina Graves
(JLBR Photographer) I’ve learned time management and I have gained an appreciation of all the time League members give!
Cristy Stewart-Harfmann The greatest skill I have learned is how to run an effective meeting and create an environment that encourages teamwork and solution oriented discussions.
This month, we asked our contributors: “What skill(s) have you learned through your involvement with the JLBR?”
As the holidays draw near,
many of us reflect on the
blessings we have in our lives.
It’s the perfect opportunity
to give thanks to those who
have made a difference. I am
continuously amazed by our
membership and the dedica-
tion they have to the JLBR
and our community. I am so
thankful to be a part of such a
wonderful organization, and so
very thankful to my family for
their continuing support of my
League endeavors. In the spirit
of Thanksgiving, I want to thank each of you for sharing your
time and talent to make our community a better place.
A special thank you to our…
Provisional Members• for making a commitment
to volunteerism,
Active Members• for their undying energy and enthusiasm,
Sustainers• for their wisdom and never-ending advice,
Board Members• for the great discussions and ideas, and
Community Partners and Supporters• who help us
accomplish our mission through their generosity
Now is also a time to reflect on those less fortunate. Due to
our current economic climate, local non-profit agencies are
experiencing a heightened demand for services, along with
reduced revenue and resources. Many families are struggling to
make ends meet. They need the basics, not to mention a secure
job. The women of the JLBR are working harder than ever to
help relieve this strain. Our mission: to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women and improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. With nearly 700 volunteers, the JLBR is comprised
of women who come from many different backgrounds, reli-
gions and national origins, all with one common bond –
a passion for improving lives in the Boca Raton community.
One of the many ways we are putting our resources to use this
month is by helping to provide the less fortunate with bountiful
Thanksgiving dinners to share with their families.
Please take the time to give thanks for your blessings this
holiday season. I wish you and your families a wonderful
Thanksgiving!
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation,
Samantha Vassallo
2010-2011 JLBR President
Bridge Committee members Kelly Carson, Jessica Wulkan, Barbara Chester and Joanna Drowos volunteering together at The Spirit of Giving Network Back to School Bash in September.
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There are times in our lives when all things converge
at the right time, in the right place, at the exact
moment bringing absolute clarity to a particular situation.
When you first recognize it, you may shrug
it off because it doesn’t seem possible.
Once you see that it is, you begin to think it must be fate or divine
intervention.
Many years ago, just a few days before Christmas, I experienced one of those inexplicable, but purposeful moments that continue to impact me today.
My husband and I were at the Town Center mall and came upon the Spirit of Giving Network tree. It was so close to Christmas, but the tree had been tucked away, almost like an afterthought. Being the Junior Leaguer that I am, I walked over to the tree wondering why it was so hidden when there were still ornaments waiting to be chosen.
I leaned over the picket fence that encircled the tree and grabbed the first ornament I could reach – the name on the tag was unusual, but familiar, too
familiar. I asked my husband to start looking at the other names – sure enough there was a second and a third. I recognized the names immediately – they were the names of the children of a former employee. The former employee I had to dismiss just before Thanksgiving- talk about guilt. How could it possibly be that all three were still on the tree?
There was no doubt in my mind that I had to do what I could, so I grabbed the ornaments. My
husband and I set out to purchase every item on each of those ornaments. Each of those children would get exactly what they had hoped for, exactly what they had asked for and then some.
Throughout the night, we raced across Boca – east to west, north to south,
finding every last item. Completely baffled at what had just occurred – we drove home in near silence.
How? Why? How could it possibly be that I stumbled upon the tree with only a few days left before Christmas? The tree wasn’t even in its normal spot. Why were their names still on it? Why were their names not chosen?
For whatever reason – those names chose me. This was not an opportunity for me to ease my guilt. It wasn’t about making me feel better. My husband and I converged on Spirit of Giving Network tree, at the right time, in the right place, at the exact moment that was required. It wasn’t about “making it right.” It was simply about the Spirit of Giving – about the children.
Was this what the Spirit of Giving was all about? For me, the answer was clear - “for everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required.” It was an opportunity for me to share what I had received with others and to fulfill a responsibility to my community.
So, in the true spirit of giving, I urge each of you to select an ornament or two from the tree this year and make a child’s holiday wish come true!
The JLBR invites you to be a part of this amazing “Spirit of Giving” opportunity, please follow the steps below:
Stop by the Junior League of Boca Raton Headquarters (Vegso Commu-nity Resource Center) at 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 to select an ornament. Gift drive specifics and drop off instructions are provided on each ornament. ** — or —Send an email to the Spirit of Giving Network Committee at [email protected] and they will make sure that you receive that special ornament.
**JLBR members- To ensure you receive your DIAD credit, log your name on the clipboard with Wendy and drop your gift back off at the VCRC by December 10th.
If you need additional information please contact Meghan Shea, Spirit of Giving Network Chair at [email protected] or at (908) 612-5122.
It was simply about the Spirit of Giving— about the children.
Some of the children’s wishes would not be fulfilled. How sad,
I thought. Would they simply be forgotten?
by Mary Coleman
In the True Spirit of Giving
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Over 80 children of migrant
farm workers from In the Pines
were treated to a special day filled
with soccer, crafts, games, and
much more. In the Pines (ITP) and the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) kicked off September with their annual Soccer Day. Blue skies, the smell of popcorn,
children laughing in the bounce house, and pop music set the
tone for a fun-filled event.
For the 3rd year in a row Luis Gajardo, FAU’s Assistant Soccer
Coach for 11 years, led the soccer lessons, including obstacle
course and drills. He is a firm believer in children participating
in physical activity. “So many children don’t get the opportunity
to participate in sports. They don’t get to move around,” Luis
says. “My favorite part of Soccer
Day is when you can see the kids
having fun. By the end of the
day, they know how to kick the
ball and learn to receive the ball.
They don’t even realize they are
working out. They need to have
fun. That is the best part.”
In addition to playing soccer,
the children participated in an
array of other outdoor activities
including dancing, hula-hooping,
tug-of-war, and games with
the emcee. Inside the center,
the kids enjoyed arts and crafts
time decorating cookies, crafting
“ghoulies” out of plastic plates,
decorating pumpkin-shaped
goody bags, and donning
temporary tattoos. After the
games, prizes were distributed
and the kids enjoyed a meal,
compliments of Chipotle, Publix,
and Mootz’s Italian Ice.
The day certainly would not
have been nearly as successful
without the countless efforts of
Alex Gaglio and Beth Johnson-
Gutierrez, the ITP committee
members who organized the
event, and the additional JLBR
and Americorps volunteers.
Many thanks also to A Touch of Class DJ, who spearheaded the games and brought the bounce
house, and Award Excellence who sponsored the t-shirts.
ABOUT IN THE PINES
Founded in 1978, IN THE PINES, INC. (ITP) is a non-profit
organization that provides safe, clean and affordable housing
for low-income farm workers as well as social services and
support programs to enhance the quality of life of area farm
workers. The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has worked
with ITP for almost 20 years assisting with educational and
recreational activities. The JLBR also provides bilingual literacy
trainings and adult literacy classes that include information
on immigration issues and scholarship needs. The ITP Project
earned the JLBR the 2005 Community Impact Award from
Association of Junior Leagues International.
IN THE PINES SOCCER DAY
By Jessica Wulkan
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The Junior League of Boca Raton celebrated the 23rd Annual 2010 Women Volunteer of the Year Luncheon Friday, October 8, 2010 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Over 700 people attended the prestigious luncheon, which recognized 31 nominees from non-profit organizations throughout Palm Beach County for their dedication and expertise as volunteers. Brooke Qualk from the Home Safe Foundation was named the 2010 Woman Volunteer of the Year and Barbara Schmidt of The Spirit of Giving Network was given the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Our Generous Sponsors:Presenting Award Sponsor Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation
Presenting Sponsor The Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation
Fashion Show and After-Party Sponsor Saks Fifth Avenue
Gold Sponsor The Kazma Family Foundation
Gold Community Partner Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine
Silver Sponsors Elaine Wold/ Bay Branch Foundation Peggy Henry The David and Lucy Craske Long Family Giving Fund Schmidt Family Foundation
Resort Sponsor Boca Raton Resort & Club
Bronze Sponsors Kathy and Paul Adkins, Cendyn
Valet Sponsor Mercedes Benz of Delray
Grand Patron Sponsors Northern Trust Denise Elia Kate Obstgarten Family Foundation Babione Funeral Home Marta Batmasian Denise & Jordan Zimmerman Karen & Jay Foreman Pat Thomas Printz & Feenie Families The Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel
Patron Sponsor Comerica Bank
Media Sponsor Boca Raton Magazine
Chandelier Table Sponsors Boca by Design Capitol Lighting
Champagne Sponsors Brewzzi Palm Bay Imports
Supporters Daszkal Bolton, LLP Lisa Warren Mitchell & Jill Silverman FISH Window Cleaning
Chairwoman Jackie Reeves, 2010 WVOY Award winner Brooke Qualk and Lynn Holcomb Nominee Betsy Fletcher and Robin Deyo
Drs. Marta Rendon and Chere Lucas of the Rendon Center at WVOY Pre-Event
Cindy Krebsbach and 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
winner Barbara Schmidt
Chandelier tableJLBR President Samantha Vassallo, Amy Kazma and
Nancy Dockerty pictured at Nominee Cocktail party
Janie Lott, Carole Putman, and Boca Raton mayor Susan Whelchel
Kristen Ross, Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Pattie Damron and Nominees Peggy Jones and Dorothy MacDiarmid at Nominee Cocktail Party
Marta Batmasian, Caron Dockerty and Honorary Chair Jayne Malfitano pictured at Nominee Cocktail party
Heather McMechan, Lisa Bariso, Nominee Maggie Dickenson and Kim Anglemyer
Annette Lemmel, Jacqueline Kohl, Aimee Gilligan, Cristy Stewart-Harfmann, and Renee Lorberbaum
Jami Guttenberg, Caroline Angstadt, Michele Toomey, and Kristen Ross
Emcees Marci Gonzalez and Paige Kornblue with Jan Savarick of Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Jackie Reeves and Peggy Henry pictured at Nominee Cocktail party
WVOY Nominees walking the runwayKimberly Rosemurgy, Barbara Chester,
Allison Lane and Jamie Rosemurgy
10 THE BRIDGE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 11
Savor the Moment Cookbook Facts:
2001 James Beard Award winner in “Entertaining and Special Occasions”
•category
Published in 1999; The first printing of 20,000 sold o
ut during the first year due
•to the tremendous marketing effort
s of the League and the committee
Sold more than 45,000 copies nationwide gen
erating $500,000 in profits
•Stunning photograp
hy throughout
•More than 300 quick-and-easy selec
tions, as well as gourmet creations
•Creative coo
king and entertaining tips—from great substitution tips to
amazing
•cocktail recip
es to how to stor
e anything from greens to chocolate
Extraordinary entertaining ideas to make every day speci
al or
•events exception
al
Features 10 “Celebrations” showcasing complete menus with unique
•“how to” ide
as
MomentWhat is the James Beard Award? Noted by Time Magazine, as “The Oscars of the food world,” the James Beard Foundation Awards shine a spotlight on the best and brightest talent in the food and beverage industry.
Covering all aspects of the industry—from chefs and restaura-teurs to cookbook authors and food journalists to restaurant designers and architects and more—the Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in North America. The awards are presented each spring at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Nominees and winners are fêted at a weekend of events in New York City that has become the social and gastronomic highlight of the year. Source: www.jamesbeard.org.
Other Awards Earned by Savor the Moment2000 AJLI-Honorable Mention
2001 James Beard Award
2001 ForeWord Magazine -2nd Place
2001 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist
2001 Writer’s Digest “National Self-Published Book” Award Honorable Mention
2001 Independent Publisher Book Award-Finalist
Celebrates 10 Delicious Years
Savor the
In honor of Savor the Moment turning 10 and borrowing inspiration from the movie “Julie and Julia”, Junior League Member Stephanie Miskew is cooking her way through all 255+ recipes! Follow her blog at www.stephaniesavorsthemoment.blogspot.com. Stay tuned to check on her progress and check out some great recipes!
Savor the Moment’s 10th Anniversary celebration was “A Night to Remember”, November 12, 2010 at the Seagate Beach Club in Delray Beach, Florida. The celebration honored the remarkable women responsible for creating the book, many of whom were in attendance and enjoyed reminiscing about the early days of Savor the Moment.
Like the cover of the book itself, the celebration overlooked the
beautiful Atlantic Ocean, setting the perfect tone for the evening.
It was a wonderful evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and
desserts inspired by Savor the Moment, live entertainment and an
exciting Silent Auction featuring fabulous foodie items such as
Chef’s Table dinners at local restau-
rants, VIP tickets to local Wine &
Food events as well as Private Chef
services. Cheers to the Seagate Beach
Club and Hotel for a beautiful evening
filled with moments to savor!
A Tribute to Those Who Made it HappenCindy Krebsbach (chair), and Wanda Harrold (assistant chair)
led the committee that worked diligently over a period of three
years, collecting and testing over 3,250 recipes to make Savor the
Moment a reality. The creation of the cookbook involved over 150
League members who served as sub-chairs, chapter chairs, table
/set designers, advisors, tasters, marketers, photographers, sales
people and administrative helpers. Many of these contribu-
tors are still active and sustaining members of the JLBR and
continue to be very involved in League activities. A full list of
contributing members can be found on page 273.
Funding the ProjectSavor the Moment was not only a huge time commitment, but
a financial investment as well. The committee secured large
contributions from the donors below, as well as many smaller
commitments from companies, foundations and individuals.
Thanks to the many donors and the committee’s efforts, the
cookbook was fully underwritten.
10th ANNIVERSARY
E.M. Lynn Foundation•Boca Raton Resort & Club•Sun-Sentinel•Premier Beverage Company•The Boca Raton •Regional Hospital
Boca Magazine•Boca by Design•Tyco International•Northern Trust Bank•Allied Domecq Spirits USA•
Stephanie Miskew and JLBR Cookbook Manager, Mary Lavalle.
12 THE BRIDGE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 13
Bring out the taste of Florida this Holiday Season with a heart-stealing setting and unforgettable table, as you welcome your friends and family into your home to share some holiday cheer. Honor them with a special evening created from Savor the Moment and transform your party from ordinary to magical with these entertaining suggestions from page 71:
Remember that fancy people like informal 1. parties.
Lighting is everything- there can never be 2. too many candles.
Separate couples at the table.3.
Invite everyone! People take up less space 4. than you think.
Use round tables for good conversation.5.
Set the table to beckon the guests.6.
Keep the height of the centerpieces 7. less than 11 inches.
To be a good guest, 8. encourage others to talk about themselves by asking questions. They will think you are brilliant. Bring out the best in others.
RSVP on time.9.
Offer the best hostess gift- 10. a great guest!
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Savor the Moment with this creative Holiday Menu of 3 hot appetizers and 3 cold appetizers, which will delight your guests at your holiday party and provide an elegant atmosphere.
Served Hot:
Brie in Puff Pastry with Berry Sauce, page 58 - •Festive in both taste and presentation
Warm and Savory Crab Baguettes, page 73- Will •wow your guests
Lemon Grass Turkey Bites, page 18- Served •with Sweet and Hot Sauce, page 19- Brings this season’s flavor to the menu.
Served Cold:
Smoked Salmon on Potatoes with Dill Sauce, page •74- A delicious JLBR classic
Spicy Cayenne Toasts with Sundried Tomato •Mousse, page 64- For a new twist that is sure to be a hit.
Caviar Pie, page 62- Completes your table and adds •an extra special touch of class to your menu.
Complete your menu by sipping on the most amazing White Chocolate Martini, page 23, paired with the most decadent of all desserts, Champagne Truffles, page 36. You will dazzle your guests with these little jewels.
Dim the lights, turn on your favorite holiday music, light candles and use your imagination! Happy Holidays and Cheers!
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2009-2010 JLBR Year
At-A-GlanceThe JLBR has been serving our community since 1971!
The Junior League is an international organization
of 165,000 women in four countries!
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
PURPOSE OF GRANT
The Children’s Museum of Boca Raton
To help create a digital photo montage in the museum to celebrate their 30th Anniversary
Think Pink RocksTo support breast cancer education and
awareness at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Women’s Center for Breast Care.
Best Foot ForwardFor their Map to Success Program which
provides educational assistance to teenagers aging out of the foster care system
Twin Palms Center for the Disabled
To purchase supplies and materials for their Life Skills Program
Boca Raton Elementary School Safety Patrol
To help send the safety patrol to Washington D.C.
Mental Health Association of Palm
Beach County
To assist in educating teenagers about mental illness
The JLBR Community Support Fund has been busy granting money to non-profit organizations in South Palm Beach County. Here is who the CSF has issued grants to so far this year!
Percent of our membership that works outside the home, part-time or full-time.
Percent of our membership that has college degrees. 30% have a post-graduate degree.
Percent of members who have an income of $120,000 or higher.
Percent of members’ who are between the ages of 23 and 42.
70
Percent of our members who are married. 60% of our members have children.
THE JLBR AND YOU: A WINNING COMBINATION
by Anne Grigsby
The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) membership
represents over 700 highly motivated, educated, influential
women. When you sponsor the JLBR, your support, coupled
with our large volunteer base, allows for a much larger impact
than your dollars would alone. Last year our highly-trained
volunteers donated over 25,000 service hours and raised
nearly $250,000 to transform our
communities through advocacy,
direct service, public education
and fundraising. Partners of the JLBR play a major, and highly visible, role in the South Florida community. Your partnership
with the JLBR will be mutually
beneficial to your business and
will make a direct and positive
impact on your community.
The JLBR provides resources, knowledge and funding to the community through the training, education and volunteerism of its members. We serve as a much-needed volunteer resource and
as a catalyst for positive change through partnerships
with numerous local nonprofit organizations. We
work passionately
to host signature
fundraising events, so
that our proceeds can go
towards tackling a wide
variety of issues in South
Florida, such as:
literacy programs•
feeding the hungry•
improving the living •
conditions of families
educating children on •
healthy eating habits
supporting and •
educating families and
the community-at-large
improving the welfare •
of children in the
foster-care system
Annual League sponsorships allow individuals, small
businesses or large companies to partner with our community
projects in a way that has never been possible through our
traditional event sponsorships. There are great opportunities
to be a part of exciting new projects, such as the development
of the Boca Raton Community Garden and Kids in the Kitchen.
In addition to supporting our work with
local non-profits, sponsorship levels can
include volunteer opportunities and JLBR
membership for you or your employees.
Your support allows us to fulfill our
mission of training women to become
better leaders in the community. We
provide educational opportunities
throughout the year for our members as
well as opportunities to attend
professional development
workshops through the
Association of Junior Leagues
International. The JLBR
also educates and trains
other non-profits through
the resources available at
the Craske-Newman Grant
Resource Library and the
seminars offered at our
headquarters, the Vegso
Community Resource Center.
Beyond our membership, your
sponsorship dollars with the
League stretch your marketing
dollars through exposure at
our many annual fundraising events, open to the
entire South Palm Beach County community.
l The Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon,
attended by over 700 local ladies and held each year
at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. www.jlbr.org/wvoy
l Chocolate Decadence- “The Sweetest Party in Town”
attended by over 800 and held at The Shops of Boca
Center. www.bocachocolate.com
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l The JLBR Annual Golf Classic, held
this spring at the Royal Palm Yacht Club
and attended by over 100 local men
and women. www.jlbr.org/golf
l The Annual Holiday Tea and holiday
shopping event, held every December
and open to the public.
l Special Events- This year marks the
10th Anniversary Celebration of the
JLBR’s James Beard award-winning
cookbook, Savor The Moment. The 10th
Anniversary party was recently held at
the Seagate Beach Club and was open
to members and their guests.
Sponsorship packages also include
advertising space and marketing
opportunities on our www.jlbr.org
website, in The Bridge and through
our social media outlets. Special
invitations to legislative receptions
and other small fundraisers to benefit
the JLBR such as restaurant and store
openings are also included.
The JLBR seeks to develop long-
lasting and mutually beneficial
partnerships with outside agencies in
our community. Annual sponsorships
begin at just $1,000. We are more than
happy to work with you to develop
a sponsorship level with benefits
that are tailored to the needs of your
company.
If you are interested in becoming a community partner by sponsoring the JLBR through either a financial commitment or in-kind donation, please contact Anne Grigsby at [email protected].
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Oct 23, 2010- Annual MSAT BBQ at Morikami Park 1. Lisa McDonough, Brittany Steele, Kelli Bloechinger and fiance Brandon McLeod 2. Melissa and Jay Whelchel
Sep 23, 2010- Florence Fuller Reading Night. Volunteers read to the kids and did crafts while their parents attended a literacy seminar. 3. Jenny Wicker reading to a child 4. Heather Eastham passing out oreos.
Provisional Socials Oct 5, 2010 and Nov 2, 2010 5. Liliana Pikul, Jennifer Clarke, Custodia Olivieri, and Jennifer Harper 6. Allison Lazarus, Katie Petronio, Kayleigh Walsh, and Melissa Moyles
Oct 12, 2010- Cottage Meetings 7. Jen Rosemurgy, Maggie Dickenson and Kirsten Stanley 8. Cathy Eltringham, Victoria Matthews and Renee Duryee
Nov 3, 2010- Boca Raton Historical Society Train Depot DIAD. Volunteers spread over 100 bags of mulch on the outdoor education area.
9. Devon Falcone, Marjorie Hollman, Robin Deyo, Meghan McGrath, Natalie Warren, and Brooke Pickett
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Create a timeline. Start by doing some “backwards plan-ning”. For example, if invites have to be out by __, then they need to be by the printer by __, all sponsor names in to be in by __. This gives everyone an idea on what jobs need to be done and held account-able by a defined date. Also, make sure it is clear that on
the day of the event - all hands are on deck - everyone needs to be there and really to help with what ever needs to be done that day or at the event (even if their committee job was done weeks before). Lisa Bariso, Festival of Trees & Lights Chair 1998, President 2004-2005
Have a well-rounded and diversified team. When you’re managing sponsor solicitation, ticket sales, PR & graphic design, many unique skill sets come into play. Using people’s natural strengths, a talented team working in unison will successfully handle the logistical demands of an event while balancing the ulti-mate goal of raising dollars. Melissa Whelchel, Chocolate Decadence Co-Chair 2010
Marketing is key to a successful event. Include PR/Marketing strategies, tactics and deadlines in your event timeline. Develop an effective marketing message that includes information about who benefits and why it is important in addition to the event details. Allow your passion for the cause to show in your marketing. Your marketing plan should include an
effective media mix of: email campaigns, website updates, printed collateral, personalized letters, social media posts, press releases, blog posts, announcements and event calendar listings. Once your RSVP list begins to grow, send reminders to those planning to attend, such as social media posts with event updates or a pre-event email reminding guests where to park, what to wear, etc. Ultimately, remember event marketing is not just about your event, it can be a great way to generate publicity, build existing relationships, raise awareness for your cause, and establish new relationships with vendors, supporters and volunteers. Cristy Stewart-Harfmann, VP of Communications 2010-2011, Chocolate Decadence Co-Chair 2010
Work with a team of people who are positive, energetic and creative and you can’t go wrong! Keep the spirit of the cause in your heart and share in your successes. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Morgan Green, Savor the Moment Chair, 2006-2007
TOP TEN FUNDRAISING TIPS
The motto of the Junior League of Boca Raton’s (JLBR) is “Women building better communities.” This year, the JLBR hopes to raise more than $250,000 towards our mission and towards
building a better community in south Palm Beach County. Fundraising is the primary source of JLBR Community Support Fund grants to non-profit agencies seeking assistance
and funding for all of our community projects.
How do you make your fundraiser a success and still keep the “FUN” in fundraiser? These talented JLBR fundraising dynamos share some of their secrets:
As a VP in charge of fund-raising in an economic down-turn, I’ve learned that you have be creative in order to cut expenses. Try every year to negotiate better rates with your vendors. Look for donors that may be able to give in-kind services even if they can’t donate cash. Try to put as little cash into the event as possible.
Crystal McMillin, VP Finance 2008-2010
Remember your donors! They are what make your event a success from the financial standpoint. Keep them “top of mind” in everything you do. Make mention of them in all printed pieces, day-of scripts, Bridge articles and press releases. Have your Assistant Chairs or another committee member proofread to be sure all your donors are included and more importantly SPELLED CORRECTLY! Moreover, be sure you give a phonetic spelling to the emcee so their names are pronounced correctly. Michele Toomey, Co-Chair Chocolate Decadence 2006
Make the work fun! For Chocolate Decadence, we would do a “vendor push” and meet at a restaurant/bar on Atlantic Ave/Mizner Park/Town Center and then hit up every restaurant and store as a committee. When you go in a group and ask for the owner/manager to join your event or
donate something it is really hard for them to say no. This was a great way for our committee to have some social time too! Andrea Garcia, Chocolate Decadence Co-Chair 2009
JLBR Members - when you ask sponsors for money, you are asking them to support ALL the good works over the JLBR’s past 40 years, plus our current and future projects. Don’t tell them they are supporting simply a luncheon, golf tournament or cookbook. The JLBR is so much bigger than just one event. They should feel good to support the community in which they work and live. Put the “training and education of volunteers” as a key community service that the donor would be supporting. Remind them that our volunteers also volunteer at local schools, places of worship, alma maters, hospitals, historical societies, and other nonprofits helping children. They often go on to chair committees and be leaders in these other organiza-tions after their training in the JLBR. It is so important that donors feel that their dollars are going to far-reaching places beyond just that one event and even beyond the JLBR. Kathy Adkins, JLBR President 2006-2007
Cherish your committee members by making them feel involved and needed to accomplish the task. Reward them with praise and thanks at every meeting, make it interesting by adding a competi-tive element, and give SMALL gifts of recogni-tion. I promise if you do this your members will feel engaged and work hard for you. Without your committee, you’ve got nothing! Michele Toomey, Co-Chair WVOY 2007
Have PASSION! Right from the start, the WVOY committee members had so many fabu-lous ideas! Such as the video! A few ladies took hold of the idea and made it happen and that enthusiasm was consistent throughout every component of the event planning process. Remember, passion is to fundraising what location is to real estate! Being able to convey your passion is critical to securing under-writing and in-kind donations. Jackie Reeves, WVOY Chair 2010
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Focus on Advocacy An AJLI Initiative
For over 40 years, Junior League’s Florida State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) has been researching, educating, and advocating across the state for community projects and issues that fit within our mission. Delegates from each local league meet at SPAC conferences three times a year to discuss, debate, research, and set a legislative agenda of issues to support for the year. There are many state SPACs across the country, the collection of which AJLI is currently celebrating as further proof of Junior Leagues’ great success in communities across the nation.
SPAC delegates from over 20 Florida Leagues met in Daytona Beach on the first weekend of October to deliberate on which issues they would like to support for the upcoming legislative year, and to conduct intensive training on the legislative process. Delegates also discussed the benefits of issue-based advocacy, an AJLI sugges-tion to Leagues countrywide, and worked to produce a common theme between the issues selected.
Delegates decided to focus on three issues this year: FOSTER CARE, CYBERCRIMES, and a law requiring BOOSTER SEATS for children up to the age of seven.
FOSTER CARE SPAC has developed relationships with providers of services, as well as elected officials in this
area. FOSTER CARE will be SPAC’s number one issue and they will continue to expand their research, relationships, and proven track record of helping children in the foster care system - in particular those children “aging-out “of the system. Discussions about foster care specifically included:
l Supporting legislation to continue the Title IV Waiver that allows Florida to use foster care money to help keep kids out of
the foster care system, versus allowing that money to go solely to foster care families.
l The benefits and detriments of increasing the possibility of children remaining in the foster care system until the age of 21, versus 18.
l Listening to speakers discuss how some children who have “aged-out” of the foster care system and continue to receive stipends from the government, are exploiting certain legal loopholes, and brainstorming about how to close the loopholes and hold the children more accountable for money received.
CYBER-CRIMES is a relatively new issue for SPAC, having been introduced
last year. CYBERCRIMES includes sexual predators targeting children online (adults on kids) and cyber bullying (kids on kids) using such means as Facebook, the Internet, and cell phones. This is an extremely timely and high profile issue, and one that generated a lot of passion among delegates at the confer-ence.
BOOSTER SEAT LEGISLATION is an issue SPAC has supported for 10 years and SPAC has come very close to getting legislation passed over the past several years. SPAC chose to make this the third issue, after being contacted by a legislator who is interested in introducing this legislation this year, and would like SPAC’s support. Delegates felt that with all the energy and passion dedicated to this issue in the past decade, seeing this issue through to law was important. Delegates also spoke about finding a family who has seen firsthand, how dangerous the lack of a booster seat can be
in a car accident, and naming this legislation after their child.
Foster CareOne in four will be incarcerated •within the first two years after they leave the system.
Over one-fifth will become home-•less at some time after age 18.
Only 58% obtain a high school •degree by age 19. Less than 3% earn college degrees by the age of 25.
Approximately 38 percent are •employed 12-18 months after leaving foster care.
Between 40-60% of young women •become pregnant within 12 to 18 months after leaving foster care.(Connected by 25 Report, 2005 and Casey Family Programs Report, 2005)
CybercrimesMore than 21,000 cyber •complaints have been received from Florida.
One in seven children between •the ages 10-17 has been sexually solicited over the Internet.
33 percent of 13- to- 17-year-•olds reported that their parents or guardians know “very little” or “nothing” about what they do on the Internet.
Booster SeatsChildren who are appropriately •restrained are 28% less likely to die in motor vehicle crashes. (The
Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medi-
cine, 2006)
Children using booster seats are •59% less likely to be injured than children using seatbelts alone. (Journal of the American Medical Associa-
tion, 2003)
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JLBR thanks
Thank you to Robin Philpit of Philpit and Philpit, LLC for her dedication and commitment to many Junior League projects including the layout and design of the WVOY invitation, nominee reception invitation, rack card and tribute program.
Thanks to Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb of EMT Creative LLC for donating her skills to create the Woman Volunteer of the Year Casino Night Invite and rack card and for always ensuring that the graphic design and layout of The Bridge is perfect.
Susan Javizian for promoting the SHARE program to volunteers and clients at Boca Helping Hands
Wayne Tonning with Tonning & Associates for working on renderings and plans for the Community Garden.
Betsy Pickup, Master Gardener, for offering her advisory services to the Community Garden.
The IN THE PINES committee extends its thanks to the following sponsors who helped make the Soccer Day a great success! Thanks to
Chipotle, Mootz’s
Italian Ice, Publix, A
Touch of
Class DJ, who spearheaded the games and brought the bounce house, and Award Excellence who sponsored the t-shirts. Thanks also to Americorps who sent additional volunteers to help.
Producer and director, Grace Shafir, for volunteering to take a video of the Kids in the Kitchen event at Whole Foods.
Kristin Bagonis at Whole Foods Boca Raton for organizing and leading the KITK event for the children of the Milagro Center.
Treasures 4 Charity thrift store, for hosting an October Cottage Meeting.
Sunglass Optical Depot for donating Tiffany sunglasses for our GMM raffle baskets.
Many thanks to the Patrons who have supported The Bridge!
Sheila Aucamp
Sharon Sands Budd
Julie Buser
Barbara T. Chester
Sue Diener
Robin Deyo
Suzanne Donovan
Joanna Drowos
Elysa Elk
Linda Gunn
Cristy Stewart-Harfmann
Cheryl Hargrove
Lisa Harmer
Chris & Forrest Heathcott
Barbara Hill
Amy Kazma
Cindy Krebsbach
Dorothy MacDiarmid
Linda MacLaren
Jeff & Kristen Mesuk
Janice Middlebrook
Marian Norton Miller
Shannon Moriarity
Lisa Mulhall
Michelle Rubin
Margaret Ruzika
Jamie Snyder
Kate Toomey
Ron & Tina Towery
Samantha Vassallo
Jay & Melissa Whelchel
Michele Weizer
Cathy Younis
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We all know the 1st Golden Rule—TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED. When I was a police officer in Boca Raton, I taught in local schools, and I had the opportunity to meet many fine teachers. One of those, Coach “T” at Pine Crest, always quoted what he referred to as the 2nd Golden Rule—SAFETY FIRST.
With help from JLBR members Kristy Wexler and Samantha Marcus of Star Swimmers/Aquabelly and member Betsy Silverfine of Baby Safe Now, we have compiled tips to help parents navigate everyday hazards. Hopefully, with these tips, a trip to the emergency room can be avoided!
Around the House
Keep emergency phone numbers, •including poison control center, near a telephone
Turn your hot water heater down to 120 •degrees Fahrenheit or lower, to lessen the chance of scalding accidents
Cover electrical outlets to prevent •access
Separate plants and babies as some •plants are poisonous and baby can also pull leaves or stems off and choke on them or pull the whole plant on top of them
Keep hanging cords from answering •machines, phones, lamps and appliances out of baby’s reach
Monitor your •children’s use of the computer—set up parent controls, install software to track your child’s internet activity
Lock up cleaning products, medicines, •GUNS (unloaded and ammunition separate) and other hazardous materials
Teach children about emergencies •(when you need help right away from the ambulance, fire or police departments) and how to dial 9-1-1
Water Safety
Be the “CEO” •of your pool area or by any water, by having Constant Eyes On babies and children
Never leave your child unattended •in the pool area or left in the care of another child—NOT EVEN FOR A SECOND
Install a pool fence, use door alarms, •and have locks on doors out of child’s reach
Start your baby swimming early in a •developmentally appropriate program
Do not keep toys or intriguing items to •a baby, on or near the pool deck
Use a Coast Guard approved life jacket •when on a boat, but be sure to test it out first to see that it floats a child face up, if not, return it
In the Neighborhood
Wear •NHTSA approved helmets while riding bicycles—fit them properly for each child, replace if ever involved in an accident. Parents should wear helmets to set the example- especially to teenagers, who have the lowest use of helmets and the HIGHEST percentage of injuries
Make sure the bicycle fits the rider, the •brakes work, the tires have the right
air pressure, and it is equipped with a headlight and reflectors
Wear light or bright colored clothing as •it provides more visibility for motorists
Teach children how to cross the street •by looking left, right, left and how to read the crossing signs
Use sidewalks when available, and ride •bikes with the flow of traffic
Always ask the owner first, before •petting or playing with a dog or cat
In the Car
Use the correct size infant/child safety •seat and have it properly installed (visit your local police or sheriff’s department for assistance)
Wear seat belts—no matter your age or •where you are sitting in a vehicle
Children between the ages of 4 and 8, •weighing between 40-80 pounds, and under 4’9”, should use a booster seat! Children using booster seats are 59% less likely to be injured than children using seatbelts alone (Journal of the American Medical Association, 2003).
Seat children •under 12 in the back seat, never in the front seat
Keep hands, •feet, heads and objects inside the vehicle
Below are several links that will help you to maintain SAFETY FIRST everywhere!
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/household_checklist.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childsafety.html
http://www.cdc.gov/family/parentabc/index.htm
http://www.nsc.org/Pages/Home.aspx
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What will be your role as the Landscape Architect for the Community Garden?
I am volunteering my time
and expertise to site planning
and general consulting for the
Community Garden. I have been
a guest at the monthly meetings.
I will be site planning the garden,
creating a quantity takeoff of
design elements that may be
utilized for fundraising (i.e.:
number of bricks, benches, foun-
tains, fence, etc), incorporating
the JLBR design wishes, and answering general design/
community questions.
Leave your imprint on the Community Garden with a Personalized BrickGarden Path bricks can be engraved with text and/or logos and will be available for purchase in January at www.bocacommunitygarden.com.
What is a Master Gardener?A Master Gardener is a volunteer who has completed 100 hours of horticul-ture education from the University of Florida Cooperative Extension service and is available to help homeowners and organizations with questions, presen-tations and programs. As a Master Gardener she has helped with the Pearl City Community Garden, the Swinton Community Garden in Delray and the Poinciana Elementary School Garden in Boynton Beach.
The Community Garden Committee unveiled their logo, garden design and website at the Wyland Living Green Fair, held in Boca Raton on November 6-7, 2010. JLBR committee members shared information about the unique partnership between the City of Boca Raton. They spread “garden-fever” by distributing seed packets, signed up new Facebook fans, and presented pictures and fun gardening facts .
Mark your calendar, shop at Whole Foods and help our garden grow! JANUARY 18, 2011, 5% of all net sales from WHOLE FOODS BOCA RATON will be donated to The Boca Raton Community Garden.
Visit the garden’s new website: www.bocacommunitygarden.com
Follow the garden on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BocaRatonCommunityGarden
JLBR Committee Goals for the Community Garden:
To build a sense of community and teamwork across genera-1.
tions, age groups and demographics.
To provide environmental sustainability, while beautifying what 2.
is now vacant land.
To educate the community about healthy eating habits, natural 3.
foods, and organic gardening.
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Philanthropy 2.0 Social Media Changing the Game for Nonprofits
by Cristy Stewart-Harfmann
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Social Media “Social Media” is simply “people having conversations online”. It isn’t a fad; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. Social Media gives people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.
Why Nonprofits Need to ParticipatePeople are talking about your brand and cause…right now. Social media allows nonprofits to spread their mission, connect with their members, engage and grow support for their cause. It also opens up another channel to raise money.
Like any marketing and fundraising effort, getting the most out of social media requires a strategy, a committed group of people who are willing to dedicate their time and effort to execute and modify the plan.
These five actions items outline how you can promote your charity via social media:
1. Listen First Before creating your social media profiles, find out where your target audience is active. Start by asking your members and supporters which social media networks they are a part of. Keep in mind that it is important to pare your social media presence to only the essential sites, so you are able to give them 100% of your efforts.
2. Account Creation Once you determine which social media channels to pursue, identify a team of people in your organization to take ownership of your social media marketing. Most social media sites are free to sign up and allow you to customize the design to create consistent online branding. For example, Facebook allows customized tabs that can be designed and coded to look like your website . Twitter allows you to upload customized backgrounds.
3. Content is King Social Media is a conversation. Your profiles should always be transparent, open, honest, and authentic. People connect with people, not brands. Allow your passion for your charity or cause to show through in your interactions on social media. Use your social media presence to tell the nonprofit’s story, so you can connect with people on a personal level.
To achieve success with social media, keep your sites updated with new content that adds value to followers. The worst thing an organization can do is to create a Facebook page and then never post anything on it. The best way to keep up, is to plan your content a month in advance and use a service like Hootsuite to schedule your posts.
4. Inspire and Engage Your Supporters and MembersThe best way to engage your fans is to post compelling content, including questions, to gather feedback and ideas. Engaging your social media fans will lead to a more involved and committed group of volunteers and supporters.
There is value in creating an environment where sharing is valued. Lead by example by sharing your fans’ content as well as your own. Engaged fans with a personal relationship to your brand will act as trusted agents, spreading your mission to their networks. 78% of consumers trust the recommendation of other consumers over traditional media. Give your supporters the opportunities to feel ownership of the brand, give them something to talk about, and allow them to share their passion for your cause with their social networks.
5. Monitoring and Marketing Social Media should be integrated into your marketing plan and your daily routine, just like checking your email or voicemail. Add your social media icons and links to all your marketing material including: website, email signatures, print advertisements, etc. Third party sites like Hootsuite and Tweetdeck are free portals that allow you to monitor and post to social media sites. As your fan base grows you can start to tweak your content based on the posts that resonate with your fans.
Good luck with your Social Media Marketing!
Did You Know? Facebook: There are over 500 million •active users on Facebook; users spend over 500 billion minutes per month on Facebook
More than 25 billion pieces •of content are shared each month. That’s over 5.5 billion each week.
Mobile access has •exploded. There are now more than 100 million active users currently accessing the site through mobile technology.
YouTube:There are more than two •billion views (equal to 46 years of videos) on YouTube each day
24 hours-worth of video •content is uploaded every minute
46 years-worth of YouTube •content is watched each day on Facebook
Twitter: Twitter’s search engine •searches 600 million queries a day. Monthly, this is proportionately more than Bing and Yahoo.
There are over 65 million •Tweets a day.
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When you hear of “giving of yourself”, you may think of how
you give your time, your ideas, or your resources to charitable
organizations like the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR), your
church/temple, or your child’s school. But to Kate Toomey,
Sustainer in the JLBR, “Giving of Yourself” takes on a more literal
meaning.
Kate, JLBR President from 1981-1983 (yes, that is two years in
a row) has strong feelings about what it means to serve her
community. “I feel so fortunate to have the Junior League in
my life,” she says. “The training one receives allows us to go to
other organizations and apply our skills to help others.” While
Kate’s many volunteer accomplishments led her to be named
the JLBR’s 2006 Woman Volunteer of the Year (WVOY) Nominee,
Kate’s commitment to helping others surely didn’t stop at her
involvement with the JLBR.
In 2004, Kate
donated a
kidney to her
dear friend’s
daughter,
Molly.
One day in
2004, Kate’s
lifetime college
friend, Eileen,
shared her
daughter
Molly’s disheartening story of her ongoing battle with kidney
disease. According to the National Kidney Foundation, every
month, more than 2,000 new names are added to the national
waiting list for organ transplants, and about 18 people die every
day while waiting for an organ transplant in the U.S. Molly
already had one kidney transplant, which her body rejected,
and at the age of 25, Molly’s needed yet another kidney. The
chances of getting another transplant soon were slim. As soon
as Kate heard of Molly’s predicament, she knew she wanted to
help. So in the summer of 2004, Kate went to New Jersey and
underwent a variety of testing in order to determine whether
she would be a match as a kidney donor.
While on vacation, not too long after the series of testing, Kate
received great news in which she learned she was a perfect
match. At this point she undoubtedly knew that donating her
kidney to save Molly’s life was the right decision. Kate felt God
gave her a gift, which she must then give.
The surgery was done laparoscopically, performed in the
abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of a
camera, and two weeks after the surgery Kate was back on
the golf course feeling better than ever. “Organ donation is a
wonderful gift to give and well worth saving another’s life,”
she says.
We asked
Kate’s
daughter,
active
member Mary
Glynn
Cullinan
what she
thought of
her mom’s
brave
decision
to donate
a kidney.
“I thought
it was
incredible!”
she says. “It is
a strange feeling when somebody you know so well is suffering
and you could be the one to save their life. I don’t even think
you question it, you just do it“ When asked if she was surprised
at her mom’s decision, she smiled and said, “Not at all. She
always does what she wants anyway!” — Just as any well-deserving WONDER WOMAN should.
Giving of Yourself: Kate Toomey
If you are inspired to “give of yourself” like Kate did, there are many ways you can help. Here are a few resources to help get you started:
Be the Match- National Bone Marrow Registry •www.marrow.org
National Kidney Foundation • www.livingdonors.org
Donate Life Florida- Florida’s organ, tissue and eye donor •registry. Sign up online www.donatelifeflorida.org
Hair donation- • www.locksoflove.org
Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America •donate blood. One donation can save three lives! Blood donation is the easiest way to give of yourself. www.cbcsf.org
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for the Crohns and Colitis Foundation,
planning their fundraising walks. Jenn’s
first experience with the JLBR was at the
September GMM so she’s looking forward
to getting to know members in a smaller,
more intimate setting and is considering a
placement on a fundraising committee.
Reina Carioti completed her
provisional year
with the JL of Ft.
Lauderdale and
then transferred to
us! She completed
her degree in
acupuncture a few
months ago and
moved to Boca to put her degree to use.
Reina is originally from New Jersey and has
convinced most of her family to relocate to
sunny South Florida. She is considering a
placement on a committee that works with
nutrition or health.
Sara Skillern
transferred to
the JLBR from
Philadelphia with
a one-year stop as
a member of the
JL of St. Petersburg,
FL. Sara, husband
Erik and their son
Ross had their sights set on South Florida
because they like the people, atmosphere
and water. Sara has already started her
year off by volunteering time at Treasures
for Charity located in Pineapple Grove
in Delray Beach. She is checking out her
options for placing on a committee this
year and is ready to get involved.
Do you have important news that you would like to share with the membership? Send all your baby news, anniversaries, announcements, passings, illnesses, graduations, promotions, weddings/engagements and general GOOD NEWS or kudos to [email protected]. The Member-at-Large will send a card on behalf of the League and submit your news to the next Bridge so everyone is “in the know”. Thank you for your submissions and for helping us keep in touch with our fellow members!
Volunteer of the Year nominees for Hospice
by the Sea and ItsJust4Kids, Inc. (J4K),
respectively. You ladies are amazing!
Passings
The Junior League of Boca Raton sends our
condolences to…
Sustainer Cristy Dale Fimiani on the
passing of her mother Barbara Dale.
Sustainer Lisa Morgan, on the passing of
her mother, Sustainer Kim Mumma.
Member of the Month
The August Member of the Month went
above and beyond
her responsibilities
as a Women
Volunteer of the Year
committee member.
She participated in
every committee
meeting while
also coordinating
all 31 nominees.
Due to her gracious and calm demeanor,
she managed to make every nominee feel
special, appreciated and honored. The
WVOY committee unanimously voted to
nominate Julie Ott as the August Member
of the Month and the JLBR Board agreed.
Congratulations Julie!
Welcome to our League, Transfers! Jenn Baker recently
transferred from the
JL of Ft. Collins, CO.
She currently lives
in Boynton Beach
with her dog Emma
and works in Boca
Welcome Little Leaguers Lila Paige Drowos
was born to Bryan
and Dr. Joanna Drowos on
September 1st at 7:18
PM, weighing 5 lbs
14 ounces. Lila made
an unexpectedly
prompt debut five
weeks early, so
delivery didn’t go
quite as planned. She was delivered safely
by her daddy, Bryan, at home and assisted
by the 911 operator and shortly thereafter,
Boca Raton Paramedics. Mother and
daughter are both healthy and doing great.
Weddings
Congratulations to
Evan and Victoria Bradley, (Provisional
Member), who were
married on June 6,
2009 at sunset at the
Pelican Grand Hotel
in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Congratulations to
Manny and Colleen Occhiogrosso,
(Provisional
Member), who
were married on
September 18, 2010
at The Addison in
Boca Raton, FL.
Provisional Member Kudos
Congratulations to
Jennifer Assante,
on the successful
planning of The
2nd Annual John
Assante 1.5 Mile
Memorial Walk, held
in memory of her father on September 26,
2010 in Mizner Park.
Congratulations Margi Cross and Paula Ciavolino who were honored as Woman
[email protected] us close…Keeping us connected
by Lisa Miller
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What is the ODI Experience?Organizational Development Institute (ODI) Trainings are intense
2-3 day leadership training workshops hosted by the Association
of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), the governing body of our
Leagues. Junior Leagues from all over the country send delegates
to the training. The delegates choose a specialized “track” related
to a specific function of the JL, such as Membership Development,
Community, Nominating/Placement, Finance, etc. They attend
interactive workshops that discuss that function in-depth. Here are
comments from some members who have had the ODI experience.
Andrea Garcia When I attended ODI, I was
a Chair of Chocolate
Decadence but I knew
that I was interested in
Membership Develop-
ment (MD) in the very
near future. I am so glad
I took the MD track at ODI
because that is what I
chose to chair the following
year. It really helped me
think outside the box. I
developed ideas on how to
improve and take MD to
another level. ODI Rocks!!!!
Toni Gianfortuno I attended the track for Achiev-
ing Community Impact. I
learned that by being a chair
I needed to have a vision, a
goal, not only for myself but
also for my Hometown Histories
committee as well. Attending
ODI was the beginning of my
training to becoming a better
leader. It has shown me the
many avenues that the League
has to offer us to grow as
women. To the women out there
reading this- do the things that
interest you and learn ALL you
can to become the BEST you
can be. Remember knowledge
is power!!
Denise O’Sullivan I had the opportunity to
bond with some wonderful
women from our League,
that I had not known previ-
ously. I gained a much greater
knowledge of AJLI and what
impact Junior Leagues make
around the world. Having not
held a leadership position
within the JLBR, this was my
first opportunity to meet and
mingle with members of other
Leagues. I left the conference
with greater enthusiasm and
excitement for what the Junior
Leagues do, and I am even
more proud to say that I am a
member of the JLBR.
Schuyler Thompson The #1 lesson that I learned in
ODI was how to brand ourselves
as a League. Our group explored
ways to brand the JL in our proj-
ects and the benefits of doing so.
In years past, the JLBR has quietly
donated time and money to the
community in ways that have made
significant impact, but have been
oftentimes overlooked. Branding
ourselves in the community will
help gain community partners, new
members, and encourage retention.
As chair of the Community Garden,
I will ensure that there is visible
evidence of the JLBR’s involve-
ment for future generations to see.
Jami Guttenberg ODI is a great bonding
experience with your fellow
league members, but my best
advice is to split up and meet
as many people from other
leagues as you can and share
ideas. So go up to another
table, introduce yourself
and meet new people –
don’t stay in your Boca
League group all the
time. Also, bring your
goals and objectives and
make sure you are well
versed in your project and
things you did in previous
years. Know what worked
and what didn’t work – you
may be able to find out why
something worked and if it
didn’t work, you may find a
solution.
For more information
visit the members-only
side of the JLBR website
under the “Nominating/
Placement” link. ODI
applications can be
found under “Leader-
ship Training” and more
quotes can be found
under “Leadership
Training Experiences”.
Submit ODI applications
to Kim Anglemyer, Nomi-
nating Placement Chair
Here is a list of people
who have attended ODI in
recent years, if you would
like to contact them:
Kim Anglemyer
Tammy Balogh
Kelli Bloechinger
Melinda Blonshine
Cynthia Campbell
Barbara T. Chester
Melinda DeHoff
Maggie Dickenson
Sue Frost
Andrea Garcia
Toni Gianfortuno
Morgan Green
Anne Grigsby
Jami Guttenberg
Alana Latiolais
Crystal McMillin
Kellie Mejia
Jennifer Minton
Denise O’Sullivan
Jackie Reeves
Cristy Stewart-Harfmann
Reagan Such
Schuyler Thompson
Natalie Warren
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Tue, Nov 16, 2010 — LES Provisional Meeting on JLBR Community Projects, 6-9 p.m. at the VCRC
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 — GMM @ the Wyndham Garden Hotel
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 — COTTAGE MEETING- Sign up online!
Tue, March 8, 2011— Location TBD
Tue, April 12, 2011 — GMM @ the Wyndham Garden Hotel
Tue, May 10, 2011 — GMM @ the Wyndham Garden Hotel
Dates!Thanksgiving in a Box (TIAB) is back! The JLBR is partnering with The Caring Kitchen once again to distribute Thanksgiving dinners to those in need in our community. Participating will earn you a 2-HR FLEX SHIFT CREDIT.
JLBR members can purchase the contents of a TIAB and then it’s time to get creative! The list of items to buy is available under the Volunteer Shift Calendar on Nov 16th in Closerware. We encourage everyone to decorate and person-alize your box. Make it a family affair and have fun! Boxes must be dropped off at the VCRC on Tue, Nov 16th from 9am – 4pm.
CHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY TEA AND SHOPPING SPREE- SAT, DEC 4th from 12-3 p.m. at
the Wyndham Garden Hotel Boca Raton!
The Annual Holiday Tea is now a Small
Fundraiser! Enjoy a traditional high tea
with assorted finger sandwiches, scones,
dessert breads and more while you shop
for holiday gifts from over 25 unique
vendors and win exciting raffle
prizes! Tickets are $40 and are available
at www.jlbr.org. Ticket price includes
light lunch, unlimited shopping and
complimentary glass of champagne!
GET SOCIAL! Connect with JLBR Online!
Are you a fan yet? The JLBR Facebook page has over 200 fans, and counting! http://www.facebook.com/JuniorLeagueBocaRaton
http://www.facebook.com/BocaRatonCommunityGarden
http://www.facebook.com/BocaRatonELB
http://www.facebook.com/SHAREBoca
Photos on Flickr! – The JLBR’s Flickr page has photos from almost
every single JLBR event this year! Visit www.flickr.com/jlbr to see
them. Email [email protected] to submit your photos or to get uploading
instructions.
Follow us on Twitter! – http://twitter.com/JLBocaRaton
Join the JLBR on LinkedIn! Currently we have around 50 members.
Promote your business, find a job or network with other business-
minded Leaguers. www.linkedin.com and search “Groups” for the JLBR.
Join an MSAT Interest Group Today!Scrapbook Club: Celebrating special events, family and friends by putting
together scrapbooks that tell your unique story with cherished pictures, is so
meaningful! Meet once a month at the VCRC for the JLBR Scrapbook Club. You
can bring anything you want to work on, digital or traditional, and come for fun/
socializing. Contact Patti Goldenberg at [email protected] for next meeting.
Movie Club: Get together with friends to see a full-length film, munch on
popcorn and have a relaxing night out at the theater. Viewing a different film
each month, contact Lana Rosenzweig at [email protected].
Book Club: There are two book clubs already! One meets during the daytime
in Boca and the other is an evening group in Delray. Please contact Barbara
Chester (Delray) [email protected] or Terri Williams (Boca Raton)
Foodie Club: If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Tina
Towery for more info at [email protected].
JLBR Briefs
EMPLOYMENT
Join our team! Moroco Orthodontics (Sustainer) is seeking a PT receptionist/appointment coordinator (Mon 11a.m.-6p.m., Wed/Thurs 7 a.m-5 p.m). For more details email [email protected]
WANTED
Treasures4Charity, a fabulous resale boutique, NEEDS YOUR STUFF! Contact Caron Dockerty at [email protected] or Brooke Qualk at [email protected] (Sustainers since the beginning of time!) Re-opening in November. Volunteers needed too!
MERCHANDISE
Now’s the time to order your HOLIDAY CARDS! I offer dozens of great styles to help you stand out this holiday season. Visit www.SavvySentiment.com or email Alana Latiolais at [email protected]
REAL ESTATE
Beautifully furnished, immaculate 1 bedroom condo available for seasonal or annual rental. Boca Pointe area, water views, stainless steel kitchen, lovely neighborhood. Please call Jennifer 561-729-8898 for information or viewing.
SERVICES
HOME GROWN Fresh to your door vegetable delivery service. Enjoy weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deliveries of 20-lb or 40-lb baskets of locally-grown goodness. Limited number of memberships available. Email [email protected]
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Holiday Exclusive: Call to find out how to save 50% on all your holiday shopping. Call Ann James at (754) 422-0399 or visit www.marykay.com/AnnJames3
European Painter and Faux Finish Artist - Transform your home for the holidays; Experienced, reliable with references available. Free estimates. Your home, my masterpiece. PJ (954) 258-9367.
Tupperware - Call me to place your order or book your party today. Earn free Tupperware as a hostess. Earn $1000 a month as a consultant working part-time. Kelly Carson 561-239-5284 www.my2.tupperware.com/kkcarson235
JLBR Classy-fieds
Ads are $15 per issue and must be 30 words or less.
Employment, Pets/Animals, Announcements, Merchandise,
Real Estate, Vacation Rentals, Wanted, Services or
Transportation. Email [email protected]
THE LEAGUE’S LATEST The Membership Satis-faction and Training Committee (MSAT) hosted it’s Annual BBQ at
Lake Biwa Pavilion at the
Morikami on Oct 23, 2010
from 11am-2pm, to thank
our dedicated volunteers.
Over 65 people attended for
hamburgers, ribs, cotton candy, snow cones and tons of family fun.
On Oct 13, 2010, in collabo-
ration with the Best Foot
Forward Foundation.
Small Community Proj-ects committee members Lisa Hanes, Leslie Wood-dell, Emmy Thornbrough, Shannon Moriarity, Crystal McMillin (pictured L to R above), visited Home Safe in West Palm Beach, a group
home that is home to 12 boys ages 14-18. During their visit, the
committee members participated in The Dreamboard Project,
a crafts project for 12 boys getting
ready to age out of foster care. The
project aims to take the cliche out of
setting life goals, and gives the boys
a creative outlet to help them visu-
alize and imagine accomplishing
those goals.
The JLBR is considering taking on Best Foot Forward as a Small
Community Project, and did the Dreamboard Project with Best
Foot Forward, to learn more about it. The Best Foot Forward Foundation is a 501(c)3 community-based organization created
to advocate for teenagers living in the foster care system and
is dedicated to serving those teens as they “age out” of state
care when they turn 18. Many are often still in high school and
lack the skills necessary to succeed on their own. The Best Foot
Forward Foundation helps foster children throughout Palm
Beach County bridge the gap between foster care and indepen-
dent living.
October 9, 2010 was the Kids in the Kitchen event at Whole Foods in Boca Raton. Children
from the Milagro center
in Delray Beach learned
how to make healthy
choices in the grocery
store as well as how to
prepare a healthy and
fun lunch.
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Chocolate Decadence, named by Boca Maga-
zine as the “Liveliest Event in Town,” will be
held on Thursday, Feb 3, 2011 from 6 to 9
p.m. at the Shops at Boca Center. This year
will feature culinary delights and cocktails
from the area’s top restaurants and bars.
Also, back by popular demand- The Amateur
Bake-Off - organized by the JLBR Provisional
Class. General admission tickets to the event are $35 online and $45 at the door and VIP tickets are $75 online. Buy tickets at www.bocachocolate.com.
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Fundraising 101At the September League Education
Session (LES), the theme was
“Fundraising 101”. The agenda included
a discussion of League fundraisers
and the pivotal role of the individual
fundraiser shift requirement and
financial commitment. They were
introduced to all of the JLBR fundraisers,
and VP of Finance Reagan Such
reviewed where our fundraising
dollars go and how the League uses
money to support projects in our
community.
Done in a Meeting (DIAM)The meeting concluded with a
hands-on “Done in a Meeting”
volunteer experience.
Modeled after the Done
in a Day concept that
allows members to help
out a particular project
through a shorter time
commitment, the DIAM
concept is new for this
year’s Provisional Class.
The DIAM serves not only
to educate new members
about a particular League
project, but also allows
them to be involved
and to contribute to the
success of the project.
For their first DIAM new members
worked together to assemble raffle
baskets, raffle tickets, stuffed envelopes
and made raffle ticket boxes for the
WVOY Luncheon. Their hard work
contributed to the success of the event
and taught the group about what to
expect during fundraising volunteer
shifts.
PROVISIONAL perspective
by Joanna Drowos
Membership Development committee: “Back row: Kristyn Viciedo, Kristen Mesuk, Melissa Whelchel, Sherry Winter, CC Benedict-Esser. Front row: Kelly Martin, Jennifer Harper, Melissa Moyles, Renee Lorberbaum, Andrea Garcia
This year’s Provisional Class of 75 incredible women is off to a fantastic start! Membership Development Co-Chairs Andrea Garcia and Melissa Whelchel, along with their committee of advisors are already creating special learning and volunteer experiences for this dynamic group.
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Super Saturday and Provisional Placement FairOctober 16th, the Provisional Class
participated in Super Saturday, an
annual event to educate new members
about community projects. This year
it featured a football theme, and the
women were invited to dress in support
of their favorite college or NFL team.
The women visited Boca Helping Hands,
The Children’s Museum, the Historical
Society the future site of the Community
Garden and Florence Fuller East to
learn about these projects and how the
League works to support them. After a
day of touring, they enjoyed a “Tailgate
Party” and a Placement Fair “Post-Game
Show”, where they learned about five
Provisional projects: The Chocolate
Decadence Bake-Off, Kids in the Kitchen,
DIAD: Literacy Coalition Project, In the
Pines - Healthy Living Project, Internal PR
- March GMM.
With all of these amazing events and
fun ways to learn about the League,
our future members will bring
enthusiasm and understanding as
they move forward and become more
involved in League activities and
leadership.
Visit www.jlbr.org for more information on how to become a member.
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We really have started off the League year with a bang including: the Sustainer Fall Fling, Woman Volunteer of the Year (Congratulations to Brooke Qualk), Sustainer Fall Luncheon and Sustainer Fall Dinner Group and we still have lots of great events ahead.
Please keep checking your email, as that is our most important means of communication for up to date information and invitations. If you don’t do email just let me know, and I will put you on my “Personal Call” list. Hey, I just invented that. Great idea, LouAnn! And check out our Sustainer page in the Members Only section of www.jlbr.org, which Liz Locke is keeping up to date.
THANK YOUS First, a sincere thank you to Denise Alman for having our biggest and best Fall Fling ever. Her tiny cupcakes were so delicious; even if you were dieting you had to eat them. I want to thank all of our past presidents who attended and several brand new Sustainers. Second, thank you to Brooke Qualk, Lynn Holcomb and Caron Dockerty for a most original Fall Luncheon at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. We had the whole place to ourselves with amazing food and lots of other treats. You have outdone yourselves ladies.
BOCA HELPING HANDS Our charity this year continues to be Boca Helping Hands (BHH). BHH has moved into a totally redone
building at 1500 NW 1st Court, just two blocks from our own VCRC. Our own Peggy Jones was BHH’s Woman Volunteer of the Year Nominee. She single-handedly set up a job-mentoring center, complete with twelve new IBM computers to assist job-hunters with their job search. Over 100 men and women have found jobs because of Peggy’s hard work and organization. This organization also gives away about 150 bags of groceries a week, serves hot lunches five days a week and dinners to families on Thursday nights. They organize “Blessings in a Backpack”, providing 400 backpacks filled with food every weekend for kids who would not have much to eat otherwise. I could go on and on, but I will end with a request of either your time or donations of cans and boxes of food, that you can drop off at BHH or at the VCRC. If you can volunteer, call LouAnn Such, Pattie Damron or Elizabeth Pankey-Warren.
HEART AND SPIRITPattie Damron has helped set up an auxiliary board to the executive board for Boca Helping Hands. This new board does all of the fundraising projects, mailings, etc. For only $35.00 you can be part of the committee with no further commitment of time or money. You will receive a newsletter, be made aware of our different fundraisers, and if you would like, have an informative tour of our new building. Call Pattie Damron or LouAnn Such for more info.
SUSTAINER SCOOP
by LOU ANN SUCH
Photos from top: Brooke Qualk and Teri
Kennedy at WVOY; Kristin Calder and Elizabeth
Pankey-Warren at WVOY; Louise Glover and Kate
Toomey at WVOY.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTSCHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY TEA & SHOPPING SPREE – SAT, DEC 4TH – 12:00-3:00 PM
The Annual Holiday Tea is now a Small Fundraiser and will be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Boca Raton! Get your friends together to enjoy a traditional high tea with assorted finger sandwiches, scones, dessert breads and more while you shop for holiday gifts from over 25 unique vendors and win exciting raffle prizes! Tickets are $40 and are available online. Ticket price includes light lunch, unlimited shopping and complimentary glass of champagne!
GINGER BREAD HOUSE DAY – WED, DEC 8TH – 10:00 AM
Lisa Morgan has planned a morning of gingerbread house decorating and lunching at the Bath and Tennis Club in Delray. Space is limited to 25 ladies. Even if you are not a great artist or designer, I guarantee your gingerbread house will be great. Take it from one who knows- me! I saw all the houses last year, and everyone was totally different, even though we get the same materials
for decorating. I even saw one that I thought was really cute - it was mine. So call Lisa Morgan at 561-243-1432 if you would like to attend, to see if space is available. Cost is $51.00.
WINE TASTING – FRI, JAN 14TH
Inspired by Dale Workman’s event, Charlotte Spooner will be hosting a wine tasting at the Boca Spanish River Library. Todd’s Café, which is a charming little place within the library will cater and Total Wine will supply the wine there may be a few other surprises. January 14th is our tentative date, but please keep checking your email for an invitation, or wait for LouAnn’s new personal calling service.
DINNER GROUP – THU, JAN 20TH – Details to come
DAY AT GULFSTREAM RACE TRACK – THU, JAN 27TH
Anne Vegso is our hostess. Please join us to watch the race, shop, see the horses and/or enjoy lunch. We hope to get a party bus together. If you haven’t received an invitation already, please call Anne Vegso.
I hope you have a FILLING THANKSGIVING, a HAPPY HANUKKAH, a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Dear Friend,No matter how satisfying your romantic and family relationship might be, relationships with girlfriends are important to your mental health and a balanced life. Girlfriends are there to listen and sympathize with you when trouble arises and girlfriend activities can be a healthy distraction from life’s routine. There is a camaraderie and understanding between women that is not usually found in romantic and family relationships. Often times, friendships outlast romantic relationships and the long-term nature of these friendships creates stability in one’s life.
First, think about what you have appreciated about this friend:
What joy/fun has she brought to your life? •
What needs has she filled? •
Has she been there for you in tough •times?
Does she understand and listen to you?•
Once you have identified the value of this friendship, evaluate what might be the problem.
Is your friend going through a hard time? Should you be giving her the benefit of the doubt? Some people are more private than others or might feel ashamed to share that they are struggling and she may not verbalize her struggles. In reaction to stress, some people turn inward and isolate. Could this be the root cause of your friend’s lack of effort?
If the problem is none of the above, evaluate your possible role in creating your friend’s behavior.
Have you upset her and her reaction is to •avoid the friendship?
Have you acted competitively towards •her? Have you gossiped about your friend?
Have you had good fortune in your life and •been insensitive? Is she feeling jealous?
Have you monopolized the friendship •with your needs and your friend feels neglected?
Have you forgotten her birthday, her child’s •birthday or wedding anniversary?
Have you been insensitive about a health, •marital or financial issue she may be having?
No one is perfect and it is normal to behave this way from time to time. An adjustment in your behavior towards your friend and/or an apology might go a long way to reverse your friend’s lack of effort.
One final thought is that perhaps there is nothing wrong in the friendship.
Long-term friendships evolve and change over time in terms of closeness, time spent together and intimacy. They adapt as people grow and enter different cycles of life.
Does your friend now have children or a •new boyfriend or husband?
Dear Dr. Julie,It seems like lately I am always the one making the effort in my friendship with Jane, I’m always the one calling, making plans, organizing the party, etc. Sometimes I feel like she doesn’t hold up her end of the work involved in maintaining a friendship. I have told her several times that I wish she would make more effort but to no avail. I’ve considered abandoning the friendship, but we have known each other for so long, how do I know if it is time to cut this friend out of my life?
- Friend(less)? in Boca Raton
Has she moved to a new part of town, out •of the area or taken a new job?
Has she simply just gotten busy or •distracted?
Are you taking something personally that is •not personal?
It is normal that long-term friendships vary in intensity over time, given life’s demands. If this is the case, I encourage you to understand that this is a normal variation in a long-term friendship and try to tolerate your friend’s lack of effort. Have faith that over time she may make more of an effort when you might be busier in your life. Imagine both being appreciative of each other’s varying levels of effort over time.
Final Evaluation
If after you have evaluated situational causes as well as your own contribution to your friend’s lack of effort, you are still considering ending this friendship, revisit the value this person has brought to your life.
Has she brought you joy, comfort or only •heartache and pain?
Is this person toxic in your life? •
After the times you have spent together, •do you leave exhausted, irritable or unhappy?
Consider also that it is not always necessary to end a friendship completely. Perhaps there are one or two activities that you can engage in that feel satisfying while letting go of the activities that do not feel fulfilling. However, at the end of the day, if you feel this friendship is causing too much stress and you have lost hope that either of you can make meaningful changes, it may make sense to end the friendship or at least take a break from one another. Again, I would not consider this option unless you have thoroughly thought through every other scenario discussed above.
Best of luck with your friend! I hope you find peace and satisfaction no matter what choice you decide to make.
Email your questions to Dr. Julie Shuman at [email protected].
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League WatchCan One League(r) Really Make a Difference?
To encourage students to make healthy
choices as adolescents and reduce high
school dropout rates the Junior League of Denver advocated for the Healthy Choices Dropout Prevention Program, sponsored by
Colorado State Senator, Suzanne Williams.
The League developed the program to provide
intervention in the crucial middle school
years, and undertook the task of finding
research relating to health and dropout rates,
identified other major nonprofits and medical
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lobbied Colorado State Senators. The bill was
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The Healthy Mothers’ Act of 2009
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mothers. The bill was introduced
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by the State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) of the Junior Leagues of California and Assem-
blyman Pedro Nava of California’s
35th District.
Junior Leagues began responding to the problem
of domestic violence in the 1970s, a problem
that, until that time, was considered a private,
family matter. Junior Leagues, such the Bronx-ville League, provided support to battered
spouses guiding them through the court and
social service systems. Other Leagues, such as JL of Westchester, founded and supported shelters
for battered women and their children. With
growing awareness of the issue throughout the
1980s and Leagues stepping in to provide solu-
tions, Leagues would be called to testify before
local, state and federal panels looking and share
their experiences and expertise. Inevitably, with
support from Junior Leagues and various other
nonprofit advocacy organizations, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), would be drafted
by then Delaware Senator Joseph Biden, to be
included in the 1994 Crime Bill. Signed into
law by then President Clinton, the VAWA was
considered a major breakthrough for women’s
civil rights.
The Junior League of St. Louis, was among the count-
less women’s groups that
advocated for Women’s Suffrage during the early
twentieth century. In fact,
advocating for women’s
suffrage was one of the first
major outreach projects
for the League, which was
founded in 1914.
Recognizing the importance of
adequate nutrition for successful
school performance, the Junior League of Brooklyn successfully
petitioned the New York Board of
Education to provide school lunches
to public school students in 1915.
The school lunch program would
subsequently provide the model for
the National School Lunch Program
signed into law in 1946.
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