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WRIGHT STATE ARCHIVESWant to see scrapbooks from the Junior League of Dayton’s first decade? Need a picture to post for #ThrowbackThursday on JLD’s Facebook page? Trying to settle a debate about who the Town Hall speakers were in 1978? The answers are in the JLD archives — and soon, members won’t have to rustle through dusty, bulky bins to find them.

The JLD archives are set to be delivered to the Wright State Archives later this fall, establishing a permanent special collection there that will be accessible onsite and online to both members and the Dayton community. More than $3,000 has been raised from Sustaining members to help fund this project.

“These gifts have not only helped expedite this pro-cess, but will allow for a dedicated graduate assis-tant to work specifically on the JLD collection,” said Joyce Young (S), who, along with Maribeth Graham (S), made up a special Archives Committee con-vened in the 2014-15 League year.

A subcommittee of the JLD’s Communications Council, the Archives Committee was initially charged with organizing the JLD’s many historical materials. The group decided professional archiving services would make the best use of League re-

sources while preserving our legacy for all to enjoy. Wright State will process, catalog and safely store our materials, freeing up valuable League office space and making historical searches — yes, even for those ’78 Town Hall keynotes — faster.

“The committee would also like to thank Andrew and Ellie Gilmore (A) of BookFactory, who gener-ously provided office space to house our committee while we began the sorting and organizing pro-cess,” Young added. BookFactory has served as JLD’s printing sponsor since 2014.

Stay tuned for further details as the collection is established, and learn more about the Wright State Archives at bit.ly/WSUarchives.

One of our earliest community impact programs, assist-ing with occupational therapy at Miami Valley Hospital.

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president’smessage

EXECUTIVE BOARDKelly Geers, PresidentAudrey Starr, President-ElectJessica Blakewood, Recording SecretaryKathy Trick, TreasurerErin McNicholl, Treasurer-ElectShannon Shelton Miller, Communications Vice PresidentAnne Mariscalco, Communications Vice President-ElectMissy Pharmer, Community Vice PresidentJessica Stickel, Community Vice President-ElectMeghan Ewing, Financial Development Vice PresidentEllie Gilmore, Financial Development Vice President-ElectTerri Long, Membership Vice PresidentLiz Schneider, Membership Vice President-Elect

NEWSLETTER INFORMATIONThe Junior League of Dayton newsletter is produced bi-monthly and sent to all sustaining members (print), new and active members (electronic) and friends (circ. ~350).

MISSION

The Junior League of Dayton Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

VISION

The Junior League of Dayton Inc. strives to strives to be a diverse and dynamic organization of trained volunteers at the forefront of its community in meeting critical needs.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

October/November - Sept. 20, 2015

December/January - Nov. 1, 2015

February/March - Jan. 1, 2016

April/May - March 1, 2016

June/July 2016 - May 1, 2016

WELCOME MATExciting things are in store for us as we begin our 96th year as the Junior League of Dayton! With the kickoff of the new League year we welcome new members, usher in new leadership, and begin the transition to our new

community impact area.

The JLD Executive Board recently came togeth-er for a leadership retreat to evaluate how we serve our members and administer the business of the League in a way that provides opportunity and sustainability for the years ahead.

Our updated strategic goals provide the frame-work for all we do:

1. Become the premier organization to develop women

2. Maximize membership to create engaged members

3. Raise the profile of the Junior League of Day-ton in the community

4. Impact our community through strategic vol-untarism

I believe together we can achieve all of our goals! I look forward to continuing our legacy and serving with you this year as we develop the leaders who are building a better Dayton.

Kelly L. Geers, JLD President 2015-16president@jldayton.org

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CORR/SEC REPORTNEW MEMBERS ................................. TBA

Actives .................................................... 77

Actives Nonresident.................................. 2

Actives on Leave ...................................... 2

TOTAL ACTIVES .................................... 81

Sustainers............................................. 164

Honorary Sustainers ............................... 17

Emeritus Sustainers ................................. 1

Honorary Emeritus Sustainers................ 29

Sustainers Nonresident .......................... 10

TOTAL SUSTAINERS ........................... 221

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP ......................... 302

Status ChangesTransfer In Sara EftaDiane Lawrence

Transfer OutMary Hossier to Washington, D.C.

Is your contact information up to date? Log in at www.jldayton.org to update your name, address, email and/or phone, or submit your changes to Jen Landis, cor-responding secretary, at jen.landis1592@gmail.com as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and timely!

SUNSHINE NEWSA very happy birthday to these August/September babies:Aug 1 Danielle Page (A)Aug 4 Ann Simms (S)Aug 5 Gretchen Beust (S)Aug 6 Mary Lou Van Tassel (S)Aug 7 Katie Brown (S)Aug 8 Leslie Carson (S), Ann Herr (S)Aug 9 Lindsey Clark (S), Caitlin Krebs (S), Judy Turn-er (S)Aug 16 Jena DaPrato (S)Aug 19 Pattie Edmonson (S), Jenni Roer (S)Aug 20 Nancy Wagner (S)Aug 21 Becky Coughlin (S), Jane Halliday (S), Lind-say Maxam (A)Aug 22 Beth Coy (S)Aug 24 Tracy Bieser (S), Ellie Gilmore (A), Liz Schneider (A)Aug 25 Bethany Huenke (S)Aug 29 Nancy Dankof (S), C.J. Schoeff (S), Judy Schultz (S)Aug 30 Martha Shaker (S)Aug 31 Joli Wilson (S)Sep. 1 Chelsea Arnold (A)Sep. 2 Stephanie Barr (A)Sep. 4 Tiffany Walker (A)Sep. 5 Lori Keighley (S)Sep. 6 Kathy Barenbrugge (S), Kathleen Marshall (S), Erin McNicholl (A), Joey Thiele (S)Sep. 7 Weezie McGinnis (S)Sep. 9 Emily Ottmar (A)Sep. 10 Maria Castleman (S)Sep. 11 Kelle DeWine (S), Meghan Ewing (A)

Sep. 15 Tiffany Zimmerman (A)Sep. 16 Amy Fish (S), Debbie Sherk (S) & Phyllis Thompson (S)Sep. 17 LaRee Baumann (A), Molly Cobb (S), Katha-rine Farnbacher (S), Kathy Lauden (S)Sep. 20 Missy Mae Walters (A)Sep. 21 Barbara O’Hara (S)Sep. 24 Elaine Shawhan (S)Sep. 25 Cindy Karas (S), Maggie Zimmer (S)Sep. 27 Joyce Young (S)Sep. 28 Sonnie Kasch (S), Jean Love (A)Sep. 30 Sally Creager (S), Cindy Scarff (S)

Congratulations to Jessica Saunders (A), who welcomed daughter Cora Lynn on May 8, 2015. Cora joins big sister Mary at home.

Congratulations to Audrey Starr (A), who welcomed son Emmett James on May 8, 2015. Emmett joins big broth-er Owen at home.

Congratulations to Ciara Parks (A), who welcomed daughter Ceana Lorraine on June 30, 2015. Ceana joins big sister Chaya at home.

Send your personal news to sunshine@jldayton.org.

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council updates

MEMBERSHIPMeets monthly on the second Tuesday, following the GMM. Locations vary. Contact membership@jldayton.org.

Welcome, welcomeWe had another strong response to our summer re-cruitment events this year, even running out of pro-spective member packets at one open house. Events were held in June and July at Flyboy’s Deli, Lily’s Bistro and Warped Wing Brewing Company. A picnic for new members was Aug. 19 at Delco Park Meeting Place, with the new member class orientation was held Aug. 29 at Dayton Children’s Hospital. New Members will again learn more about Dayton through the annual bus tour: Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-noon, leaving from Panera Bread on Brown Street. Contact New Member Chair Kelly Wills for more information.

This year, the New Members will again be focused on literacy and collecting books to help restock a local ele-mentary school library as part of their class project. Want to see thank-you letters from children at Frank Nicholas Elementary, the site of last year’s drive? Stop by the JLD office to view a binder-ful.

Dues are dueForgot to pay your dues for 2015-16? All checks need to be received as soon as possible to allow Membership to update the AJLI database in a timely fashion. Please send payment to the office (6382-A Far HIlls Ave.; Day-ton, OH 45459) as soon as possible. Questions? Con-tact membership@jldayton.org.

**Locations for 2015-16 GMM’s will be different than in past years! Check your mailbox for a postcard, visit jldayton.org/calendar or see Page 6 in this issue.**

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FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENTMeets monthly on the third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Locations vary. Contact development@jldayton.org.

Shop for a causePlans are in full swing for the third annual JLD Vintage in the Valley community rummage sale, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Montgom-ery County Fairgrounds. A members-only Sort and See party will be held the night prior, Nov. 6, from 6-10 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Members will be able to help the ViV committee finalize sale displays and details while having first dibs on merchandise. $5 for food, BYOB.

Donations may be dropped off at Gray America Ware-house (3450 Vance Rd.) at these times:• Wednesday, Sept. 16 - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.• Tuesday, Oct. 13 (before & after GMM) - 5:30 p.m.-

6:15 p.m. & 8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.• Wednesday, Nov. 4 - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Find the latest updates at www.jldayton.org/vintage-in-the-valley.

FUNdraisingLooking for an easy way to support the JLD? Try our No Muss, No Fuss fundraising opportunities. By signing up for shopping rewards programs with Kroger, Dorothy Lane Market and Amazon, a portion of your purchase price is donated to the League. See the back cover for full details and directions -- and ask your friends and family to sign up, too! These programs aren’t exclusive to League members; anyone can participate.

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COMMUNITY

Meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Five Seasons Family Sports Club, 4242 Clyo Rd.. Contact community@jldayton.org.

In the spotlightThe series of Kids in the Kitchen public service an-nouncements produced in partnership with ThinkTV in 2014 continue their year-long run on Channel 16 through Oct. 31. In addition, ThinkTV has helped the PSA’s air in local elementary schools. View all of the spots at bit.ly/KITK-PSA14.

POWER-fulThank you to members who volunteered at summer POWER shifts! Kids In the Kitchen started off the year at the Boonshoft Free Museum Night July 21.

The JLD also had a great event at the Anthem Health & Fitness Carnival Aug. 16. Volunteers provided over 120 bike helmet fittings and ensured that many more Dayton area kids will be safely riding their big wheels, bikes or anything with wheels this year.

The Kids in the Kitchen booth was also busy! Kids were invited to “Taste the Rainbow” of flavors of five different kinds of fresh fruit smoothies – strawber-ry, mango, banana, pineapple and blueberry. They also received a KITK goody bag. 250 kids received a KITK active goody bag and we provided over 350 smoothie samples.

View pictures from both events on the JLD Facebook page.

August Star POWER Shift VolunteersAmanda AmiraultKay BrookeyPatti Fielek-WilliamsonBarbie PowellColleen Whalen

Star Committee Members – Kids in the KitchenErin MauroLea Richards

COMMUNICATIONSMeets monthly on the third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Locations vary. Contact communications@jldayton.org.

Socialize with usIf you’re not already following the League on social me-dia, make that your first priority this League year! Not only will you get the latest JLD news, photos, videos and behind-the-scenes info, but you can join the conver-sation and share our story with family and friends. See the back cover of this issue for a listing of all JLD social platform accounts, and visit www.jldayton.org/social-me-dia-directory for direct links to all platforms.

On scheduleLooking for JLD news? Here’s when you can expect to receive it during the 2015-16 League year. Email newsletters are sent the first (Flight Plan) and third (Hot News) Thursday of each month, and The Windtunnel is sent bimonthly starting in August/September. Special, urgent messages are sent rarely via email. Questions or suggestions? Contact communications@jldayton.org.

Helping hand2015 Handbooks were distributed at the May Annual Dinner. Didn’t pick yours up? Stop by the JLD Office (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to retrieve your copy — and free up valuable office space.

In the newsIn case you missed it, the Junior League of Dayton was recently the recipient of a Pay It Forward grant from Elk and Elk, which also included a June 2015 segment on Fox45. View it at bit.ly/Elk2015.

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POWER SHIFTSDayton Parent Magazine KidsFest

When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 | 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Five Seasons Family Sports Club, 4242 Clyo Rd.

Who: 6 volunteers needed

Boonshoft Free Museum Night

When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 | 3:30-8 p.m.

Where: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 Deweese Pkwy.

Who: 6 volunteers needed

Questions? Email community@jldayton.org.

FINANCIAL SHIFTSVintage in the Valley

When: Friday, Nov. 6 (Sort & See members-only event) & Saturday, Nov. 7 (Sale Day), as well as pre-work

Where: Gray America Warehouse (pre-work) & Mont-gomery County Fairgrounds (sale)

Who: Lots of volunteers will be needed -- stay tuned for specific days and times!

What: The JLD’s third annual Vintage in the Valley, a community rummage sale and one of two signature fundraisers of the JLD.

Questions? Email run@jldayton.org.

Sign up for all POWER and financial shifts online at www.jldayton.org. Click Login in the upper right cor-ner, then Member Area, then Volunteer Calendars, where you can search and signup for available shifts.

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NEWS YOU CAN USEStrength in partnerships

The JLD was recently invited to participate in the Miami Valley Young Professionals Alliance, a new initiative of the United Way of Greater Dayton. The group aims to help area organizations network and collaborate to move the needle on key issues facing Montgomery County.

Tentative plans call for the group to meet quarterly, and more than 75 representatives of more than 50 local businesses, nonprofits and organizations (such as the JLD, Kettering Health Network, Wright State, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and more) attended the kickoff, held July 17 at Sinclair’s Ponitz Center.

Social butterflies

In addition to the JLD’s formal social media channels — which are open to the public for following and engaging — as of August 2015, the JLD has also started a secret Facebook group. Titled “JLD Leaguer List,” the group will serve as an online way for members to network, plan social gatherings and solicit recommendations for everything from painters to parks. Need an invite? Con-tact your council vice president for assistance, and if you notice fellow members who haven’t joined, encour-age them to do so.

Cooking up ideas

Need a back-to-school teacher gift or birthday present? The JLD recently participated in a cookbook swap with the Junior League of Tucson, Arizona, and now has 18 copies of their Purple Sage and Other Pleasures cook-book available for purchase. Contact the JLD office at 937-222-5541 or office@jldayton.org to order, and ask about past swaps for even more variety.

On the move

The Strategic Planning Team continues the search for new office space for JLD. The team met in May to discuss members’ responses to the spring survey and identify our needs, with several office showings in a va-riety of locations happening in August and September. Stay tuned for the group’s final recommendation (and info on how you can help with the relocation). Ques-tions? Contact Audrey Starr, SPT chair.

UPCOMING EVENTS

General Membership Meetings 2015-16Mark your calendars accordingly:• Sept. 8 • Home of Active Member Meghan Ewing

(Address sent via mail, email & is in directory at jldayton.org)

• Oct. 13 • Gray America Corp. (Vintage in the Valley dropoff) • 3050 Dryden Rd.

• Nov. 10 • McGohan Brabender • 3931 S. Dixie Dr.• Dec. 8 • Dayton Country Club (Holiday Party; not a

required GMM) • 555 Kramer Rd.• Jan. 12 • McGohan Brabender • 3931 S. Dixie Dr.• Feb. 9 • TBD (Done in a Day)• March 8 • McGohan Brabender (Placement Fair) •

3931 S Dixie Dr.• April 12 • McGohan Brabender • 3931 S. Dixie Dr.• May 10 • Moraine Country Club (Annual Dinner) •

4075 Southern Blvd.

CODE DayCODE (Connect Ohio Develop and Educate) Day will be hosted by the Junior League of Akron and held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Akron Summit County Public Library. Fea-tured speaker is JuWon Choi, AJLI director of learning. She’ll discuss purposeful member engagement. Also: An Ohio Leagues cookbook swap, brief meeting of the Ohio Leagues’ SPAC (State Public Affairs Committee) and a presentation of what makes each Ohio League unique. Interested in attending with the JLD contingent? Email president@jldayton.org.

Sustainer Fall DinnerThis year’s Sustainer Fall Dinner will be held Wednes-day, Oct. 21, at Dayton Country Club. Formal invitations to follow with full details. Questions can be directed to co-chairs Gretchen Beust or Sally Solarek.

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YEAR AT A GLANCEAugustAug. 6-7 - Executive Board RetreatAug. 19 - New Member PicnicAug. 29 - New Member OrientationAug. 31 - Strategic Planning Team Meeting

SeptemberSep. 1 - Executive Board MeetingSep. 8 - GMM & Membership Council Meet-ingSep. 15 - Communications Council MeetingSep. 16 - ViV Dropoffs & Financial Develop-ment Council MeetingSep. 22 - Community Council MeetingSep. 26 - Dayton Parent Magazine KidsFest & New Member Bus Tour

OctoberOct. 5 - Strategic Planning Team MeetingOct. 6 - Executive Board MeetingOct. 10 - CODE Day (@JL Akron)Oct. 13 - GMM & ViV Dropoffs & Membership Council MeetingOct. 20 - Communications Council MeetingOct. 21- Sustainer Fall Dinner & Financial Development Council MeetingOct. 27 - Community Council Meeting

NovemberNov. 2 - Strategic Planning Team MeetingNov. 3 - Executive Board MeetingNov. 4 - ViV DropoffsNov. 6 - Vintage in the Valley Sort & SeeNov. 7 - Vintage in the Valley Sale DayNov. 10 - GMM & Membership Council Meet-ingNov. 12 - Night at The Little ExchangeNov. 17 - Communications Council MeetingNov. 18 - Financial Development Council MeetingNov. 24 - Community Council Meeting

DecemberDec. 1 - Executive Board MeetingDec. 8 - GMM (holiday celebration)

JanuaryJan. 4 - Strategic Planning Team MeetingJan. 5 - Executive Board MeetingJan. 12 - GMM & Membership Council Meet-ingJan. 19 - Communications Council MeetingJan. 20 - Financial Development Council MeetingJan. 26 - Community Council MeetingTBD - Winter retreat

FebruaryFeb. 1 - Strategic Planning Team MeetingFeb. 2 - Executive Board MeetingFeb. 9 - GMM (Done in a Day) & Membership Council MeetingFeb. 16 - Communications Council MeetingFeb. 17 - Financial Development Council MeetingFeb. 23 - Community Council Meeting

MarchMarch 1 - Executive Board MeetingMarch 7 - Strategic Planning Team MeetingMarch 8 - GMM (Placement Fair) & Member-ship Council MeetingMarch 15 - Communications Council MeetingMarch 16 - Financial Development Council MeetingMarch 22 - Community Council Meeting

AprilApril 4 - Strategic Planning Team MeetingApril 5 - Executive Board MeetingApril 12 - GMM & Membership Council Meet-ingApril 19 - Communications Council MeetingApril 20 - Financial Development Council MeetingApril 26 - Community Council Meeting

MayMay 3 - Executive Board MeetingMay 10 - GMM (annual dinner)May 24 - Executive Board TransitionTBD - Girl Power Workshop

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!The Junior League of Dayton is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of members and supporters to continue its work of training women volunteers and impacting the lives of residents in the Miami Valley. For a full list of event sponsors, please visit www.jldayton.org/fundraisers.

Gray America Corp. Gray America Corp.’s mission is to fulfill specific metals requirements. Owned by John C. Gray, it has 150 employees in a 350,000-square-foot plant located in Dayton, Ohio. Thanks to the help of Active Member Holly Gray, Gray America has again generously allowed all Vintage in the Val-ley donations to be dropped off and stored at their warehouse in Moraine, Ohio, during several

months leading up to the sale. Visit them online at www.grayamerica.com.

BookFactory BookFactory is a leading worldwide provider — located right in Dayton as well as London, En-gland — of custom build-to-order books. Thanks to Active Member Ellie Gilmore, BookFactory serves as the JLD printing sponsor for print needs throughout the year. We are extremely grateful for this in-kind commitment. Learn more about their work at www.bookfactory.com.

Dayton Magazine One of the newest publications to call Dayton home, Dayton Magazine is a media sponsor of Vintage in the Valley, providing in-kind ads and promotional assistance in advance of the event through their print and digital offerings. Produced bimonthly, the publication is distributed free to Miami Valley residents and provides a comprehensive snapshot of life in Dayton. Learn more,

and read the latest issue, at www.thedaytonmagazine.com. Thank you to Communications Council for their work in securing this sponsorship.

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MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS• General Membership Meetings: Attend monthly meetings from September through

May to participate in the business of the Junior League of Dayton. These meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at various locations in the Dayton area. Members are required to attend 4 of 8 General Membership meetings.

• Placement Meetings: Serve on a Junior League committee (“placement”) and at-tend scheduled meetings. For new members, placement opportunities will be pre-sented at new member orientation.

• Volunteer Shift Obligation: All League members are required to work one shift for the Program of Wellness Education and Resources (POWER) program.

• Financial Shift Obligation: All League members are required to work one shift annually to support a JLD fundraiser (Vintage in the Valley in the fall and Run for the Health of It in the spring).

• Dues: The deadline to pay membership dues is April 15 of each year.

Questions or comments? Contact membership@jldayton.org.

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96 YEARS OF SMILESNew Members to the Junior League of Dayton in its early years — like in 1928, above — were referred to as Provisionals.

While the group’s name and onboarding proce-dures (like sponsors, a one-week intensive train-ing course and detailed test) have evolved over the years, the sentiment hasn’t.

We’re excited to welcome another fantastic New Member class for 2015-16 and look forward to getting to know them all better. We’re glad to have you!

Find more JLD history at www.jldayton.org/histo-ry.

GMM HIGHLIGHTSNot that you need an excuse (see Membership Requirements, jldayton.org), but here are a few reasons you don’t want to miss the next General Membership Meetings:

Sep. 8, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. | Meghan Ewing’s Home

1. Info about our fall fundraiser, Vintage in the Valley

2. Socializing with League friends you haven’t seen all summer

3. Info on AJLI-sponsored trainings, like CODE Day (Oct. 10)

4. Snacks!

Oct. 13, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. | Gray America Corp.

1. A look at the 2016-17 placement slate via the Nominating Committee

2. An opportunity to drop off ViV donations before/after meeting

3. Friends!

THE WINDTUNNEL

Printing DesignBookFactory Emily DowneyDayton, Ohio University of Dayton ‘15

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ANNUAL DINNER HONOREES

Congratulations to these members who had status changes at the end of the 2014-15 Le-age year:

New Actives: Chelsea Arnold; Stephanie Barr; Carly Carey; Carly Cenedella; Angela DeM-oss; Brittany DeWeese; Amy Ferguson; Patti Fielek-Williamson; Emily Hill; Kelly Kempton; Mary Kestner; Darlene Langhout; Erin Mauro; Megan Murphy; Shani Newton; Danielle Page; Lea Richards; Carly Trost; Amanda Valley; Colleen Whalen; Tiffany Zimmerman; Paige Zorniger.

5-Year Service Awards: Cate Berger; Nicole Luisi; Katherine McCallum; Kayce Stewart; Allison Taylor-Allread.

7-Year Service Awards: Jennifer Brush; Missy Mae Walters.

New Sustainers: Kathy Barenbrugge; Sarah Dent; Molly Eaton; Ann Knerr-Smith

Emeritus Sustainers: Mary Creager; Nancy Gillaugh; Macy Janney; Lois Ross; Ann Simms; Mary Lou Van Tassel; Bette Weinheimer; Joyce Young.

Honorary Sustainers: Mary Creager; Nancy Gillaugh; Sherry Hayes; Macy Janney; Lois Ross; Ann Simms; Gay Spiegel; Mary Lou Van Tassel; Bette Weinheimer; Joyce Young.

Sustainers enjoy the annual Sustainer Tea in May 2015.

TRAINING TIPS

Webinar WednesdaysMark your calendars for these free training opportunities! Can’t make the airtime? Log in afterwards to hear an archived recording. Visit www.ajli.org to register.

Webinar Wednesdays run from September to June, typi-cally on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).Sept. 16 | 1 p.m.Power as Leadership: Learning to Take the Lead Featuring: Gloria Feldt, President of Take the LeadGloria will talk about power tools we have within reach, including knowing our history and embracing contro-versy, which can inspire us to embrace the “Power To” lead, make change happen and create healthier, happier communities.

Oct. 7 | 1 p.m.Building Entrepreneurial TeamsFeaturing: Marsha Firestone, author & speakerIn this webinar, Firestone will focus on building teams as the cornerstone of success and will discuss how to develop the strong bonds, trust, and collaborative spirit upon which teams and organizational partnerships de-pend.

Here are some of the highlights of the 2014-15 AJLI Wednesday Webinar (#JLWebWed) series:• Gender Justice Warriors: Creating Power and

Change for Women and Girls• Demystifying Bylaws and Policies: The Backbone of

Your League’s Structure and Management• Women Are Largely Missing From American History:

Why It Matters and Why It’s Time to Set the Record Straight

• Creating a Culture of Reliability, Responsibility and Accountability

• How Good Could You Make It? Thriving on Change and Mastering the Art of Self-Reinvention

• Amplify Your Fundraising Results with Giving Days: #GivingTuesday and Colorado Gives Day in the Spotlight

• Be Ready to Be the One: Applying Junior League Training to Community Leadership

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

(L to R) Ellis Shulman, Mary Hossier & Chris Saunders

Three honored with annual membership awards

The Junior League of Dayton honored three of its members during its Annual Dinner meeting May 12, 2015, at Moraine Country Club. The awards, given annually, recognize outstanding community service and leadership efforts.

The 2015 Sally Riffle Award for Innovative Leadership was presented to Active Member Mary Hossier and Sustaining Member Ellie Shulman. This award is given to an Active or Sustaining member who demonstrates innovation and enthusiasm in furthering the mission of the JLD.

Hossier is dedicated to the mission of the Junior League of Dayton through her commitment to develop-ing the potential of women and improving our com-munity. She has committed herself to the JLD through her service on Financial Development Council and the Ohio State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC).

Passionate about serving others and the Dayton re-gion, Hossier is a member of the U.S. Air Force, where she served on a team that developed the high-visibility Airman Blue Line Program, which provides support for Air Force members deployed in a joint environ-ment with an emphasis on sexual assault, ensuring that airmen are consistent-ly supported regardless of location or unit. In addi-tion, she helped found the Women’s History Month committee at Wright-Pat-terson Air Force Base and has been awarded the Wilma Vaught Visionary Lead-

ership Award for AFMC.

Sustaining Member Marty Ebeling, who nominated Shulman for the award, wrote, “Ellie is the perfect role model for one woman’s ability to improve the greater Dayton community through innovative leadership skills combined with quiet persistence and manner.”

Shulman helped establish the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Dayton after recognizing the need for educational learning programs aimed at older citizens. She served as JLD president in 1977-78 and has served as a docent and trustee of the Dayton Art Institute. Shulman has also worked with the Living Arts Center, ThinkTV, Cox Arboretum and Temple Israel Sisterhood.

The 2015 Katharine Kennedy Brown Community Leadership Award was presented to Sustaining Mem-ber Eleanor “Chris” Saunders. Named in honor of the JLD’s founding president, the award is to given to a Sustainer in recognition of her demonstrated dedi-cation and commitment to voluntarism, the JLD mission and vision, and service to the greater Day-ton community.

Saunders was nominated by Sustaining Member Joey Thiele, who wrote, “Chris embodies what it means to build a better community through her extensive service to the Dayton region.” Deeply concerned about peace, Saunders lead or participated in 10 citizen diplomacy trips to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, bringing Americans and Russians together, an experience that inspired her to form the Miami Valley Episcopal Russian Network, where she planned and led both adult and youth mis-sion trips to a village near St. Petersburg.

Currently, Saunders is involved with the Dayton Inter-national Peace Museum as coordinator of exhibitions. In addition, she has long volunteered with orchestras and art museums in Columbus, Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, and Dayton, and served as volunteer Art Trek coordi-nator for the Dayton Art Institute for 16 years. A Dayton Daily News “Ten Top Women” honoree, Saunders has served on the DAI Associate Board and as president of the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association.

Congratulations again to these members! Thank you for all you do to make our community and our League better. See more annual dinner photos at bit.ly/AD_15.

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OVERHEARDFrom Twitter | @JLDayton

We received some great donations last night for our annual Vintage in the Valley! Thank you! #be-JLD #VIV

Join as at the @BoonshoftMuseum tonight for our Kids in the Kitchen event! We will be hosting a build-your-own trail mix bar! 3:30-8 PM

Excited to represent JLD at today’s @Dayton-UnitedWay Young Professionals Alliance kickoff meeting! #LiveUnitedDayton

We’re going vintage again! Visit jldayton.org/vin-tage-in-the-valley for more information on the Vin-tage in the Valley rummage sale, Saturday, Nov. 7.

“We need students getting up, keeping up & catch-ing up.” #thisiswhywejld #JLD4literacy #Summer-LearningDay ~ @DebbieLieberman

Coming Summer ‘16: our new Summer Learning Through Health partnership! #SummerLearningDay #JLD4literacy

Thanks @EERhinehart and Laura Sanom from @FICMediaLaw for empowering 40 Dayton women to #askformore #thisishowwejld

#BeJLD b/c... “I enjoy being part of something bigger than myself.” 2015 recruitment info: http://jldayton.org/join-us

We’re still loving these #DIY #Ohio cards from this year’s president to her Executive Board :)… https://instagram.com/p/3RL6_7gu2E/

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ~Thomas Edison #ThoughtfulThurs-day #wordsofwisdom

Want to support a fellow #Dayton nonprofit? Visit @eatfusian Centerville 5/28 to benefit @crayons-2classrm! #shopforacause #welovedayton

Volunteering, training, fundraising, oh my! Take a look at our 95th anniversary year, by the numbers: bit.ly/infographic_15 #thisishowwejld

WORDS OF WISDOMFrom Pinterest & Instagram | jl_dayton

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“The JLD cookbooks were one of the first things I bought after moving to Dayton in 2012. They haven’t disappointed — I’ve made some great meals and learned a lot about the community while doing it.” —Audrey Starr (A)

Pecan Torte4 eggs, separated

2 c. granulated sugar, divided

1 c. Ritz cracker crumbs

1 c. chopped pecans

1 tsp. vanilla

2 c. heavy cream

1/4 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

*This torte needs to be refrigerated 6-8 hours prior to serving.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff. Grad-ually add 1 c. granulated sugar.

In a separate bowl, beat yolks. Gradually beat in remaining 1 c. granulated sugar. Fold egg white mixture into yolk mixture. Add crumbs, pecans and 1 tsp. vanilla. Carefully stir until well blend-ed. Spoon into 2 greased and paper-lined 8- or 9-inch cake pans.

Bake 35 minutes. Cool and turn out of pans, removing paper.

To make icing, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Whip to stiff peaks.

To assemble, place 1 torte layer on a serving plate. Cover this with half of icing and place second layer on top. Cover cake with remaining icing. Refrigerate 6-8 hours to absorb cream. Don’t worry if the torte crumbles; the icing will “glue” it all together.

Recipe in “Causing A Stir,” Page 263, courtesy of Marty Ebeling (S)

PLACEMENT PROFILENominating Chair

Approved from a slate presented by the outgoing Nominating Committee. Serves as a member of Mem-bership Council. Purpose: To prepare the Executive Board and Nominating slates; to select all appointed positions; to appoint members of special committees as commissioned by the Executive Board; to select conference delegates; to fill any vacancies of the aforementioned positions; to select a Sustainer Rep-resentative to the Executive Board.

Skills Developed in this Position: communication, negotiation, time management, feedback, active listening, influencing, sales, skills in organizational (League) operations, and recruiting skills.

Desired Skills and Interests: Requires good knowl-edge of League operations.

Time Commitment: Submits articles and announce-ments to the Windtunnel on behalf of the committee; interviews applicants for positions that are part of the application process; for tallies vote results of only the Executive Board Slate and Nominating Slate with the assistance of the Nominating Chair-Elect. Respon-sible for placing calls to Executive Board candidates and Nominating Slate candidates.

This year’s Nominating Chair is Jessica Saunders.

Have a placement you’d like to know more about? Email news@jldayton.org and we’ll feature it in an upcoming issue.

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ACTIVE PROFILEAnne Mariscalco

JLD member since: September 2013

Current JLD placement: Communica-tions Council VP-elect

Goal for the 2015-16 year in this placement: To increase overall inter-nal league communication by helping launch an online membership commu-

nity. The online membership community will be available to all members including new, active and sustainers and will serve as a hub for all league information.

Favorite JLD memory: My favorite memory took place during a volunteer shift this past spring at a fellow mem-ber’s home. During this shift our project was to store and catalog donated books for the New Member Book Project. An hour into the shift her neighborhood lost power during a thunderstorm. Despite the lack of power we used flashlights, candles, and continued to work. It showed how determined we were to reach our book drive goal!

Describe your perfect Saturday: My perfect Saturday would include attending a spinning class at Cycle-Logix with a friend. Then going to a delicious brunch at either Olive Urban Dive or The Winds Café followed by an afternoon of shopping – love a good meal and deal!

Three things you can’t live without: Sound machine (for sleeping), coffee and my Google calendar!

Best restaurant in Dayton and why: Rue Dumaine. Their menu and unique dining experience never dis-appoints. I personally recommend getting a side of the pommes frites w/ aioli…amazing!!!

Favorite Graeter’s Ice Cream Treat: Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip

Best pizza in Dayton: Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

--Elsa Rodriguez (A)

SUSTAINER PROFILEEllie Shulman Ellie Shulman brings to life the Latin phrase “Carpe diem,” or “Seize the day!” She has energetically seized every opportunity to learn and teach, enjoy life and create a better life, and make the most of every minute.

Ellie grew up near St. Louis, then attended Smith, where she majored in art history. After marrying Tom, she moved to Dayton where she became one of the first volunteer docents at the Dayton Art Institute. She joined the League because she was very impressed with how much it was doing for the community.

She found the Provisional course exceptional. The League also sent her to an AJLI Young Leaders Confer-ence which was, she says,”a wonderful experience, the ultimate realization of why I joined.” She served on many League committees, became Community Vice-Presi-dent, and then served as the first one-year term Presi-dent-elect and President.

Ellie says the Junior League training made her feel qualified to go out into the community on her own. She continued to volunteer at DAI as a member of the Asso-ciate Board, co-chaired its Oktoberfest, and then served on the Board of Trustees.

Ellie also played a formative role in a Dayton Schools landmark project, the Living Arts Center, which brought students from all area schools to learn and practice the visual and performing arts. She chaired the League project in the Living Arts Center, the art gallery, and later became Chair of the Living Arts Center Board.

Ellie’s interests and accomplishments are many and diverse. Ellie volunteered as a literacy tutor with the Dayton Literacy Project and is an active supporter of Reach Out and Read. She is a Certified Yoga Instructor. She has researched Chinese cuisine, and has taught Chinese cooking classes. She loves gardening, and her garden is documented in the Smithsonian Archives of American Gardens. (Look online under Eleanore Shul-man Garden.)

Ellie also has contributed to the success of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Dayton as a 20-year participant and past president of the Board of Trustees. Her current commitment arises from her belief that the standard American diet and lifestyle are destructive forces in our health. With characteristic enthusiasm, she has researched how she can best bring understanding of these factors to the world. As a result, she is studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to become a certified Health Coach in the areas of nutrition and lifestyle factors that cause optimal health.

Ellie and Tom have two daughters and three grandchil-dren. She loves to read and travel and visit art muse-ums. Her next trip will probably be to South Africa and Botswana with her grandchildren where she will learn and enjoy and make the most of every minute.

--Joyce Young (S)

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NO MUSS NO FUSS FUNDRAISERSLooking for a fast and easy way to support the JLD? Sign up for these shopping rewards pro-grams, and every time you shop, a portion of your total will be donated to the League.

Kroger Community Rewards

Last year, the JLD earned approximately $2,000 with this program. Register online at www.kro-gercommunityrewards.com, using assigned NPT number 82606. Program restarts each May with renewals available in April.

Dorothy Lane Market Good Neighbor Pro-gram

Select the JLD as your charity when you shop at Dorothy Lane Market. DLM will donate $40,000 this year to local charities, based on a percent-age of your shopping spend. Sign up at your local store or online at www.dorothylane.com/clubdlm/goodneighbor. Program restarts each January.

Amazon Smile

Visit http://smile.amazon.com and choose the JLD as your chosen organization, and the Ama-zonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5 percent of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonS-mile purchases to the JLD.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE

Sept. 8, 2015 | Home of Meghan Ewing (A)

Oct. 13, 2015 | Gray America Corp.

Nov. 10, 2015 | McGohan Brabender

Dec. 8, 2015 | Dayton Country Club

JLD holiday celebration

Jan. 12, 2016 | McGohan Brabender

Feb. 9, 2016 | TBD; Various

Done in a Day

March 8, 2016 | McGohan Brabender

Placement Fair

April 12, 2016 | McGohan Brabender

May 10, 2016 | Moraine Country Club

Annual dinner

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