Tropica l TopicsSEPTEMBER 2012

From the Presiden tI cannot begin to tell you how excited, honored, and humbled I am to serve as your JLGC President for the 2012-2013 League year!

As I looked around at “Back to the League”, I was reminded that we are a talented, amazing group of women! Our members are more involved now than ever be-fore… families, careers (both in and out of the home), PTA, committees, and civic groups, just to name a few. So I had to ask myself, “What brings these fabulous ladies to the League when our plates are so full?” Each one of us has our own reason for joining. It may be because we share a strong belief in the mission, or your moth-er or grandmother was in the League, or for personal and/or professional growth, or because a friend asked you to join, or you may have even joined because you wanted to meet people and make new friends. Regardless of why you joined, every one of us is “making a difference” in Galveston County through our League service.

In May, I brought my three-year-old daughter, Madison, to the TA Building to band and box shoes for our Soles for Souls project. Madison, being the girlie girl that she is, was immediately drawn to a brandnew pair of hot pink flip flops. After explaining to her that they weregoing to a child whose Mommy and Daddy couldn’t buy shoes for them and how their little feet must hurt from walking on the dirt and rocks barefoot, she sadly slid them off her feet and placed them in the shipping box. About an hour or so later, she looked at me and said, “It’s ok Mommy, those are for another little girl; I don’t want her feet to hurt, and we can buy more at the store”. My face lit up with pride; and, at that moment, it was all worth it. I realized then why I am in the Junior League… to be a role model for my three daughters, while positively impacting the lives of others.

You are all fabulous women, and we should be proud to be members of JLGC! We should be proud because our organization has a rich, 87 year legacy that allows us to not only give back to our community, but also improve us as women! This upcoming year, I challenge you to improve YOU! The League provides you with a supportive environment and amazing opportunities for growth. Think about what you want to do and what you want to get out of your experience.

I look forward to serving YOU!

Amanda Gaido2012-2013 President - Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.

Amanda Gaido2012-2013 President

MISSION STATEMENTThe Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the poten-tial of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively

education and charitable.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GALVESTON COUNTYBOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013

President - Amanda GaidoPresident Elect - Jocelyn Sullivan

Secretary - Elizabeth McCartyCommunications Vice President - Sarah Sullivan

Community Vice President - Jennifer Caffey

Finance Vice President - Amy LillyFundraising Vice President - Holly PelletierMembership Vice President - Kristen Lepo

Past President - Yvette SchulzSustainer President- Marjorie Kusnerik

Cookbook Wholesale Accounts Sales Contest

The Cookbook Committee is very excited about the coming year, and wants to continue to grow our wholesale account business. In order to do so, we would like to request your help in our efforts to open new accounts. We are launching a Cookbook Wholesale Account Sales Contest:

For every new wholesale account in Galveston County that a member opens, she will earn one entry for the grand prize drawing. For every new wholesale account outside of Galveston County that a member opens, she will earn two entries for the

grand prize drawing. We will draw the winning name at the March General Meeting.

The winner will be awarded our Girls Night Out package for the Kitchen Tour 2013. The package includes 6 Kitchen Tour tickets and a Limo with Driver for the Kitchen Tour complete with champagne and swag bags!

There is a list of current accounts on the JLGC website, along with the Wholesale Order Form. So, start thinking of potential new accounts, and contact Melissa Slimp at melissapayne96@gmail.com if you have any questions about how to set up a new wholesale account.

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Did you know that Beachside to Boardwalk has a Facebook page? Please “like” our page facebook.com/BeachsidetoBoardwalkand follow us for postings of all things foodie!

KitchenConfiFIdential

We are looking for you! We need all island girls between 5th and 9th grade to spend the year learning volunteer skills and then putting

them to practice monthly.

Junior Junior League will be hosting their first ISLAND GIRLS informational meeting September 24th at the TA Building,

from 6:00-7:00 pm. If you are interested or know someone that might be, please attend our first informational meeting.

It would help the committee greatly if you send contact information of any interested girls to Trisha Leimer at

juniorleaguegalveston@gmail.com. We are looking forward to an exciting year of volunteering and can’t wait to get started. Some

events we have planned are Blue Santa, Special People’s Ball, Relay for Life and many more. Come check us out!

CALLING ALL ISLAND GIRLS

The Membership Development team is proud to welcome the largest Provisional Class in recent history of the Junior League of Galveston County! With absolutely no advertising, we attracted more than 100 women who were interested in learning more about the League. Most of those women are family, friends, or colleagues of Active or Sustaining Members. Some are

just familiar with our outstanding work in the community. Fifty-nine women decided to join the League this year! Please join me in welcoming the following members of the 2012-2013 Provisional Class:

Alanna Soto Alita LeeAllison LoehmannAmanda BensonAmanda HallAnna HyattAshley PattenBrenda HernandezBrenda WilsonBrittany TauteCallie OdomCandace KesselCandice OsborneCarley RowlandChristina van LierCorey Beth LaBuffCourtney CarnesDebbie SantosEmily Blomberg

Emily DillardEricka HaileyErin KayErin KinneyGinny ByrdGlenda WoodworthIda KrauseJaclyn RobbJennifer HaglundJessica ScheiderJordan LopezKaron WynneKaty DreissKeleigh HughesKristen OnsgardKyla RennickLacey ArmsLaurel MeyerLaura Hughes McDermott

Lindsey SerretteMartha WhiteMelanie DavenportMelissa GrennanMelissa MartinNancy HernandezNatalie ClarkeNicole CleboskiNikky WalliserPaige HardcastleRachel ShumanRobin BakerSarah MouchShannon CaldwellShelby RogersTaylor WilliamsTracey E. GarzaWendy DetenbeckWhitney MeyerZurisaday Briz-Robbins

Provisiona l Cla ss 2012-2013

Girls on the RunBeing a Difference Maker in

This past spring was my first time experiencing Girls on the Run. Until that point, I had no idea what kind of impact this program was making on our community. Here I am, thinking, “sure, I can run with little girls”, before I realized this program is so much more than running. We build self-esteem and confidence. We discuss making healthy choices for our mind and bodies. We exude happiness!

We had two host sites last year, one on the Mainland and the other on the Island, with over 30 girls participating. This was only in one semester! We have gone from 12 girls to over 30. And this year, we will be reaching out to so many more!

Our goal is to establish 4 sites, two on the island and two on the mainland. So doing the math: if we meet with 15 girls at 4 different sites, that’s 60 girls, and with a fall and spring session, this adds up to 120 girls we can reach out to and possibly make a difference in their life!

This is where we need your help! We need happy, confident women willing to share these traits with the girls. You do NOT have to be a runner to coach (trust me). If you cannot commit to twice a week, then consider one night a week. We want this program to grow, but we cannot do it without your support. Also, if you have a daughter in 3rd – 5th grade, please consider this 10-week program. I promise, you won’t regret it.

Please contact me at jones.terrylynn@gmail.com or Laura Flowers at laura.flowers@girlsonthe-run.org with any questions or to request for more info!

It’s going to be a great year! What will you do to make a difference?

Terry Lynn JonesCo-chair of Girls on the Run

Kids In The Kitchen will have their first committee meeting at the Galveston Rosenberg Library on September 8th. We will be brainstorming ideas for the up-coming 2012-2013 League year and ways we can full-fill our Kashi Grant. If you have any ideas please e-mail Sheyanne at shchan@utmb.edu. More information about volunteer opportunities to come at a later date. Information will also be provided in the Wednesday Weekly Notes.

Kids in the Kitchen:

Ladies, we have a wonderful opportunity to earn money for JLGC doing one of our favorite things: SHOPPING! Get ready to look your best for “Escape to Casablanca” and purchase sportswear at Fit Tri Run, located at 518 23rd Street, Galveston. On Saturday, September 22 mention JLGC or Junior League and Fit Tri Run will donate 10% of that sale to JLGC.

If you have any suggestions regarding developing funds,please contact me Janet Hoffman at 409-621-6332or email me at jhoffman@ibisengineers.com.

Thanks again for your support!

Fund Developmen t

SEPTEMBER10th - GENERAL MEETING - 6 PM Social; 6:30 PM Meeting Location: Advantage BMW of Clear Lake400 Gulf Fwy South, League City, Texas 7757317th - Provisional Meeting - TA Building20th - Tropical Topics Due24th - Board Report Due

OCTOBER8th - GENERAL MEETINGLocation: Elks Lodge - Galveston10th - Holiday Ball Invitation Workshop - 6:30-8:30 PM - TA Building12th - Leadership Application Due15th - Provisional Meeting - Spring Creek BBQ20th - Tropical Topics Due25th - 26th - Leadership Interviews29th - Board Report Due

NOVEMBER12th - GENERAL MEETING - Location: TBA15th - SPONSOR PARTY - Location: Moody Gardens - Galveston20th - Tropical Topics Due26th - Board Report Due26th - Provisional Meeting - TA Building

DECEMBER1st - 2nd - Dickens on the Strand3rd - GENERAL MEETING - Location: Ashton Villa - Galveston7th - Holiday Ball Workshop - 6:30-8:30 PM - TA Building8th - Holiday Ball - 7 - 11 pm - Tremont House17th - Provisional Meeting - La Brisa Restaurant20th - Tropical Topics Due

JLGC Ca lenda r of Even ts

BOARD MEETING DATESSeptember 4: Mainland

October 2: IslandNovember 6: MainlandNovember 27: IslandDECEMBER 3: GMJanuary 8: MainlandFebruary 5: IslandMarch 6: Mainland

April 2: IslandMay 7: Island

Meeting Attendance:• Attendatleast6ofthe8GeneralMembershipmeetings• Attendatleast6ofthe8Provisionalmeetings• Attendatleast1ofthe6GettoKnowYouevents• Attendatleast3ofthe6fundraisingworkshops• AttendAnnualDinner

General Membership meetings are typically held the second Monday of every month between September and April. Provisional meet-ings are usually held the third Monday of each month. For both, the social begins at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that several meeting dates are adjusted due to holidays.

Attendance is optional at all events listed in blue.Attendance is mandatory at one of the six Get to Know You events listed in red.Attendance is mandatory at three of the six of the workshops listed in green.

September 10 General Meeting TBASeptember 10 Get to Know You Restaurant/Bar Near General MeetingSeptember 17 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, GalvestonSeptember 17 Get To Know You Float, Galveston Island, After Prov MtgSeptember 21, 6:00 Get To Know You Chelsea Wine Bar, Clear LakeOctober 8 General Meeting Elk’s Lodge, Galveston IslandOctober 8 Get To Know You Beach Hut, Galveston, After General MtgOctober 10, 6:30 – 8:30 Holiday Ball Invitations Workshop TA BuildingOctober 15 Provisional Meeting Spring Creek BBQ, League CityOctober 19, 6:00 Provisional Social Paint This/Pour That, League City (This event will cost $35/person for the cost of canvas and paint supplies. BYOB and food to share!)November 3, 10:30 AM Gritty Goddess 5K Moody Gardens, Galveston Island(This is a non-competitive 5K obstacle course through mud, sand, water, and foam for women only! Registration costs $70, which will get you a Gritty Goddess cus-tom designed shirt, the great gritty course, Temptation Island, and the “Sisterhood of the Soil” Soiree with food, drink and live music. Anyone who is interested should register ASAP under the team name “Not Your Mama’s Junior League.”)November 12 General Meeting TBANovember 15, 7:00-9:00 Holiday Ball Sponsor Party Moody Gardens, Galveston IslandNovember 26 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, Galveston (delayed due to Thanksgiving holiday)Nov 30 - December 2 Dickens on the Strand Trueheart-Adriance BuildingDecember 3 General Meeting Ashton Villa, Galveston Island (moved up due to Holiday Ball prep)December 7, 6:30 – 8:30 Décor Workshop TBADecember 8 Holiday Ball Tremont House Hotel, GalvestonDecember 14, 6:00 Provisional Social Bacchus Wine Bar, League CityDecember 17 Provisional Meeting La Brisa Restaurant, League City January 10, 6:30 – 8:30 Thank You Letters/Wrap Up Spring Creek BBQ, League CityJanuary 14 General Meeting TBAJanuary 19, 6:00 Provisional Social Game Night, Trueheart-Adriance Bldg January 28 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, Galveston (delayed due to Martin Luther King Day)February 11 General Meeting Elk’s Lodge, Galveston IslandFebruary 16, 1:00 Provisional Social Tour of Haak Winery, Santa FeFebruary 25 Provisional Meeting Panera Bread, League City (delayed due to President’s Day)March 18 General Meeting TBA (delayed due to Spring Break)March 22 Spring Market Preview Party San Luis Resort, Galveston IslandMarch 23 Spring Market Setup San Luis Resort, Galveston IslandMarch 23 Sunrise Soiree San Luis Resort, Galveston IslandMarch 25 Provisional Meeting and Social The Spot, Galveston Island (delayed due to Spring Break)Mid-March Placement Interviews Scheduled with your advisorApril 8 General Meeting Elk’s Lodge, Galveston IslandApril 13, 6:00 Provisional Social AMF Star Lanes Bowling, Texas CityApril 15 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, GalvestonMay 13 Annual Dinner TBAMay 18, 6:00 End of year Provisional Party Garden House, Galveston Island

2012-2013 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR

It is going to be a fabulous year of Fundraising! Please fill out your commitment card at the next General Meeting. We have sponsorship levels for everyone. Can’t wait to be whisked away to an exclusive Moroccan Sponsor Party before

your “Escape to Casablanca”? Consider the “Fall Sponsor” or “Fall into an Oasis” level. Craving an Evening at the Oasis or want to start your day full of shopping at the Sunrise Soiree? Maybe the “Paris in Spring” would be the perfect fit for

you! Do you want to do it all? Enjoy a year of unbelievable JLGC fundraisers? Sign up for the Moroccan Adventure or Cafe American levels. Fundraising has opportunities for everyone...business or personal. Please email Liz Henson at Lizajean67@aol.com with any ideas for new sponsors. She would love to get a Sponsorship Packet to them. If you have a connection or idea for Silent or Live Auction please contact Bernadette Barbee at bbarbee@greerherz.com or

Ashley Group at argroup@utmb.edu