January 2013

IN THIS ISSUE...

2012 - 2013

JLSS OFFICERS

President Paula Ohlhous

Acting Vice President & VP of Finance

Patty Christensen

Asst. VP of Finance Carin Cardinale Perkins

Secretary BJ Pierce

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Communications Erika Browne

Community Susan Marlette & Alaina Scavallo

Membership Jennifer Hansen & Amy Marlette

Fund Development Marilyn Buhler &

Karen Rafalik

Nominating Megan Haessig

SUPPORTING ROLES

Schenexus Editor Heather Kisselback

Sustainer Advisor Amy Raimo

Webmaster Robin Zimmerman

Schenexus

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it

is the only thing that ever has.-- Margaret Mead

As you reflect back to the time when you joined the Junior League, it could have been for any reason, perhaps you were committed to improving our community and the world around us, or maybe you wanted to enhance your leadership skills, or possibly

you were interested in developing those long-term friendships that occur amongst Junior Leaguers. But whatever your reasons, it is my belief, having worked alongside many of our members over the years, those aspirations have not changed and we continue to work together to achieve each of those goals. We have a rich history of empowerment and should be proud of the many accomplishments that this League has achieved over the past 80 years. The members of this organization are what make it strong. Their energy, commitment, and compassion are our greatest resource. It is an honor and a privilege to serve you as President of the Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and I am humbled to take on this new role in fulfilling the mission with the most dedicated and amazing civic leaders in our organization that tirelessly contribute time, talents, and treasure. As we move forward, I invite each of you to share your ideas and welcome the chance to get to know you better. Thank you for your vote of confidence. Paula Ohlhous

President

Save the Dates ……...……...Page 2

News from the Community

Committee …………...……...Page 3

Junior League in Pictures…..Page 3

Meet Some Provisionals…...Page 4

News from the Nominating Committee …………….....…Page 5

December, January & February Birthdays ……………..……..Page 6

January:

8th: Board Meeting - Headquarters, 6 p.m.

9th: Membership Committee Meeting - Panera,

Clifton Park, 6 p.m.

12th: JLSS General Membership Meeting -TBD

23rd

: Community Committee Meeting -

Headquarters, 6 p.m.

February:

2nd: Chowderfest, Broadway, Saratoga Springs,

noon

5th: Board Meeting - Headquarters, 6 p.m.

12th: JLSS General Membership Meeting -TBD

13th: Membership Committee Meeting -

Headquarters, 6 p.m.

28th: Social Mixer - Pinhead Susan’s,

Schenectady, 6:30 p.m.

March:

5th: Board Meeting - Headquarters, 6:30 p.m.

12th: JLSS General Membership Meeting - Paul

Mitchell, Schenectady, 6 p.m.

13th: Membership Committee Meeting - Panera,

Clifton Park, 6 p.m.

20th: Community Committee Meeting - Clifton

Park Library, 6 p.m.

28th: Social Mixer - Bailey’s, Saratoga Springs,

6:30 p.m.

April :

2nd

: Board Meeting - Headquarters, 6 p.m.

9th: JLSS General Membership Meeting - Lally

Mohawk Room, SCCC, 6 p.m.

10th: Membership Committee Meeting -

Headquarters, 6 p.m.

May:

7th: Current and New Board Meeting - TBD

8th: Membership Committee Meeting -

Headquarters, 6 p.m.

15th: JLSS Annual Dinner -TBD

22h: Community Committee Meeting - TBD

Stay Tuned to Schenexus and

E-Bulletin for Updates

Schenexus Page 2

Shop online and raise money for JLSS! Simply access your favorite online shopping

website through Good Shop (http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx).

You can search for your favorite stores (Land's End, the Apple Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Groupon, Travelocity,

Nordstroms, Walgreens and many more). A couple extra clicks of the mouse will earn JLSS 1% to 2%, and in

some cases as much as 7% of your total purchase. If you shop online, it is an easy way to support the League.

SAVE THE DATES

Page 3 December 2012

NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

Another special Thank You to our entire cheerful, holiday-infused group of Tree Decorating

Volunteers - Paula Ohlhous, Marilyn Buhler, Traci Koppenhafer, Julie White Eklund,

Cathy Lewis and Megan Haessig. Kathy Van Allen has checked in on this beauty of a tree

and said it is sparkling and PERFECT!

A special Thank You to our JLSS Headquarters Clean-Up Crew - Paula Ohlhous, Patty Christensen, Robin

Zimmerman, Jenn Hansen, Susan Marlette and Karen Rafalik. The vision to have a welcoming space to gather

and conduct JLSS business is here!

A special THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our drive for Franklin Community Center. WE created the

drive in response to an emergency need that the shelter faced in late October. We ran the drive for three weeks

and were able to drop off food and check donations the Monday prior to Thanksgiving. We received a beautiful

thank you note from the Center for our generosity. We can make a difference in our communities! We hope to

continue our relationship with Franklin Community Center.

If any member has an idea for a “Done-In-A-Day” this spring, please email us your ideas! We look forward to

learning your ideas and hearing from our members what their interests are in giving back to the community! Email

Susan Marlette (marlette.susan@gmail.com)

Community

Committee Meeting

January 23, 2013

6:00 - 7:00 pm

JLSS Headquarters

Everyone is welcome! RSVP to

Susan Marlette at

marlette.susan@gmail.com

GIRLS HELPING GIRLS EVENT

JLSS is partnering with Saratoga Domestic Violence Rape and Crisis Center to

work at the Girls Helping Girls Event on February 2, 2013. The event will require

gowns, dresses, and gently used accessories. If you have donations available,

please let us know ASAP as we want to have them ready for Kate VanBuren of

DVRC by the end of the year!

For pick-up or drop off information, please contact: Susan Marlette at

marlette.susan@gmail.com or (518) 852-8867.

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The 2012-2013 Board of Directors is pleased to

announce the following additions for membership

review. First, we are pleased to announce the

nomination and board acceptance of Patty Christensen

as Acting President-Elect. Patty has been a member of

the League since 2009. She has served as Vice-

President of Finance for the past two years.

Additionally, Patty is one of our most active volunteers

and leaders, and we are delighted to have her as our

new PE. Secondly, the following changes to the Board

of Directors in the area of Finance, Community and

Fund Development are listed below. In the coming

months, the slate for the 2013--2014 year will be

presented. On behalf of the Nominating Committee, I

thank you for your support..

— Megan Haessig, Nominating Director

BOARD

President: Paula Ohlhous

Acting President-Elect: Patty Christensen

Vice President of Finance Patty Christensen

Assistant to the Vice-President of Finance Carin Cardinale Perkins

Secretary: BJ Pierce

Communications: Erika Browne

Community: Susan Marlette & Alaina Scavullo

Fund Development: Karen Rafalik & Marilyn Buhler

Membership: Jenifer Hansen & Amy Marlette

Nominating: Megan Haessig

Schenexus Editor: Heather Kisselback

Web Master: Robin Zimmerman

Molly Galbo grew up in Chicago,

Illinois surrounded by a large Irish,

Catholic family. Molly attended St.

Mary’s College of Notre Dame where

she doubled majored in

Communication Studies and

Humanistic Studies. While in school,

she also wrote a column for the

Notre Dame newspaper called

“Nobody likes a dumb blonde”.

Following college, Molly attended Northwestern

University where she got a Master’s in Elementary

Education. She went on to teach at a private school in

Chicago. In Chicago she was a member of the Illinois

Club for Catholic Women for 10 years and sat on the

board of directors of the Young Irish Fellowship Club of

Chicago for 2 years. Molly got married on October 23,

2010 and moved to Saratoga Springs following the

wedding. She currently works as a teacher.

Alaina Scavullo has a B.S. in

Studio Art from the College of

Saint Rose, and is currently

working towards a M.S. in

Childhood Education and

Special Education at the same

college. Currently, Alaina works

as a Program Manager for

Junior Achievement, a non-profit

organization that works to

educate local children in the

areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career

readiness. In her position as Program Manager, Alaina

recruits and trains volunteers to teach Junior

Achievement programs in local elementary schools, and

facilitates about 400 programs throughout the school

year. In her spare time Alaina enjoys spending time

with friends and family, painting, cooking, and taking

dance and fitness classes.

MEET SOME 2012 PROVISIONALS

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NEWS FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

SEEKING SPRING NOMINATIONS

The Nominating Committee is looking to recognize the wonderful women who are a part of our League that make a difference in our community, both sustaining and active members. We are beginning to prepare for our spring

nominations for the following awards; The Helen George Award, YWCA Women of Achievement, YWCA Katherine Rozendaal Award. Please think about your fellow League members who demonstrate the qualities listed below and

nominate them. Please send any and all nominations to Megan Haessig, Nomination Director, at, megosh26@yahoo.com. All nominations are due by February 15, 2013.

AWARD DESCRIPTIONS

Helen George Award

The Volunteer of the Year award was established in 1956. For 40 years, outstanding active members of the Junior League have been selected by their peers as the member who best exemplifies the melding of volunteer work in the League and the value of community cooperation as well as the continuing obligation towards her community. In 1996-97, the Junior League re-dedicated this award to the Helen W. George Volunteer of Distinction Award.

The Nominating Committee awards the highest award of the Junior League of Schenectady to an Active member. This award is based on the member's volunteer work in the League and in the community. It is awarded to a woman who has learned the value of community cooperation and has a deep and continuous sense of obligation toward her community. The Selection Committee considers not only the quantity of work accomplished, but also the manner in which it was accomplished.

YWCA Women of Achievement

Each year the Junior League of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties, Inc. nominates a member for the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award. This award recognizes working women who contribute their volunteer time and expertise in Schenectady County. Women of Achievement Awards are recognized nationally, and bring attention to the accomplishments of women in industry, culture and public service in local communities. Selection criteria focuses on exceptional skills, leadership and mentoring; breaking new ground or old barriers; and being agents of positive change and inspiration. The awards are based on achievements promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity. YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting these qualities.

Katherine Rozendaal Award

Each year the Junior League of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties Inc. nominates a member with exemplary volunteer commitment as its candidate for the Katherine S. Rozendaal Award. Various community agencies are requested to submit the name of a top volunteer for consideration for this award.

In 1978, the Human Services Planning Council (HSPC) established the Katherine S. Rozendaal Award to honor a person whose volunteer leadership and activities have had a positive impact on the Schenectady Community. The YWCA North Eastern NY is proud to continue the presentation of this prestigious award and invites the community to recognize the valuable contributions of volunteers. In order to be eligible for the award, the following criteria must be met:

The nominee must be currently serving as a volunteer in Schenectady County;

The nominee should be one whose leadership and activities have had a positive impact on the community and those served as demonstrated through creativity, delegation, management skills, recognition by peers, and interpersonal skills;

The nominee should be one whose activities are diverse and who has demonstrated commitment over the years; and the activities for which the individual is being nominated may not be part of a paying job.

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December, January & February Birthdays

December Birthdays

Patty Christensen Lynn Collett

Susan Hubbard Margaret Langelier

Lisa Miliani Anne Phillips Amy Raimo Jill Reynolds

Christianne Smith Carolyn Welch

Mary Catherine White Joan Wolf

January Birthdays

Marilyn Buhler Sara Erickson

Charlotte Hubbard Sally Knutson

Barbara Landon Katrina Lucas

Kathleen Messitt Gwen Mitsche Alaina Scavullo

Barbara Dobbins Stratton Paula Strauss

Marcia Szablewski

February Birthdays

Frederica Anderson Carol Cascio Molly Galbo

Peggy Haldeman-Watkins Sally Lathrop

Diane Kilbourne Lewis Robyn Matthias Denise McGraw Paula Ohlhous

Constance Soron

Junior League Prayer

We pray that we will never be so blind that our

small world is all we ever see, or so supremely

satisfied that what we are is all we ever want to be.

Give us the joy of feeling someone's need; make

us gracious those who lead. And more than all, we

pray that through the years - we will remember

there are always new frontiers.

Junior League Mission

The Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga

Counties is an organization of women committed to

promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of

women and improving the community through the

effective action and leadership of trained

volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational

and charitable