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tropical topicsSeptember 2011

Newsletter of the Junior League of Galveston County Inc.Celebrating 85 years of Service

in this issue2 contents3 from the editor/contributors4 general meeting5 from the president6 from the president7 from the president8 fundraising9 from the secretary10 sustainer spotlight11 membership report12 cookbook13 cookbook14 holiday ball15 special events fundraiser16 committee updates17 TABC certification18 provisional tea19 calendar20 JLGC mission statement

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from the editorThe League year is back in full swing asSeptember marks our first official meeting. Thatmeans very exciting and busy times are aheadincluding Biker Rally, Holiday Ball and plenty ofopportunities to volunteer through Fundraising,Cookbook and Outreach Opportunity.

This issue is dedicated to Celebrating Womenwith Moxie. As a League full of women whoexhibit determination and spunk on a daily basis,what better way to kick off the year?!

This month’s Loose Talk (page 8) questionbrought forth answers of famous women withmoxie, but I believe that there are many womenin our League who represent that exact samecharacteristic; women who spend hoursfundraising or in the hot sun with teenage girlsteaching them about health and wellness. Thereare those who spend countless hours makingsure Holiday Ball goes off without a hitch andthat our cookbook makes its way into the handsof every resident in our county. JLGC is full ofwomen with moxie.

Over the course of this League year we wouldlove to show off your hard work andcommitment in Tropical Topics by using morephotos of YOU working hard to make ourcommunity a better place to live, work, play andserve. So, next time you head out to volunteer,take those cameras along! You can send picturesto newssheet at [email protected] orupload them on our Snapfish website.

Happy September,

Stevy Curbow, Editor

[email protected]

The Junior League ofGalveston CountyTropical Topics

Editor

Stevy Curbow

Committee

Liz Rogers

PresidentYvette Schulz

Junior League CouncilVPs & Chairs

President Elect/ParliamentarianAmanda Gaido

Community Vice PresidentAmy Brown

Communications VPHolly Pelletier

Finance Vice PresidentCindi Lyons

Fundraising Vice PresidentShannon Lecoq

Membership Vice PresidentMolly Crow

SecretaryLynsey Ginsberg

Sustaining Advisor/President

Doryn Glenn


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Mo·xienoun /'mäk-se/

1. a person with a unique resolve and courage about life

2. determination, spunk, tenacity

Join the JLGCFor our September General MeetingCelebrating Women with Moxie

Monday, September 12, 2011

Wayne Johnson III Community CenterAt Carbide Park4102 FM 519

La Marque, TX 77563

6:00 pm Social6:30 pm Meeting

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WELCOME BACK to the League year everyone! Although we have had a busy summer, yourleadership team has been implementing the annual plan full steam ahead. There are already a fewcommittees and projects addressing this year’s goals. This was evident when I received the 846.5volunteer hour count at the August Board meeting. These hours were collected as of June 1 and theyear is just truly beginning!

Adopt-A-School had a wonderful turnout on Saturday, August 13 at the KIPP: Coastal Villageelementary. About 28 packages of school supplies and 73 sets of school uniforms were distributed!Words cannot express the gratitude I received from the school and a few parents.

Hats off to the Arrangements committee for hosting Back to the League. We all had a wonderfultime meeting up with old friends and making new ones. It was nice to see a room full of eagerprovisionals. Those whom attended were able to participate in the first cookbook swap for the newbook. The Cookbook committee has a waiting list of swaps from other leagues and we were ableto purchase Junior League cookbooks from Beaumont and Plano that evening. Be sure to visit and“like” the Beachside to Boardwalk Facebook page.

The current calendar of events was distributed and can be obtained via our website atwww.jlgalveston.org. If you still have not logged in, please take the time to navigate through andverify that your contact information is correct. TheWebsite committee is updating andutilizingnewfeatures that Closerware (website software) has to offer including online sign-up opportunities forour events right from our website. Training for building and using the sign-up tool will be availableso be on the lookout.

I would like to remind everyone of this year’s new start time for general meetings. Please note thatthe social will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting will begin a half hour earlier at 6:30 p.m. We’llhave alternating meetings on and off the Island at new venues. The new hours will allot more timefor catching up and getting to know new friends following business.

This year I would like to implement a recognition program for membership modeled from anothernon-profit institution and awaken the competitive spirit in each of us to be the best volunteer we canpossibly be. The Member of the Month recognition award will recognize those members thatdemonstrate the Code of Conduct/Core Values and Standards of Behavior throughout the month.This member will clearly go the extra mile and above and beyond her call of volunteerresponsibilities. Those members nominated two or more times throughout the year willautomatically go into the hat for annual volunteer awards (Chair, Volunteer andActive of the year).The criteria and nomination form follow. All nominations should be submitted directly tome eitherin person, via E-mail at [email protected] or via the nomination box at the general meetings.Those recognized will be announced at each general meeting.

Thanks toeachofyou for continuing todowhatyoudo for thecommunity through the JuniorLeague.I am looking forward to the “waves of change and oceans of opportunities” as One League for OneMission and I hope that you all are as well.

See you soon!Yvette

YvetteSchulzPresident2010-2011

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PURPOSEThis award is for members to recognize each other for professionalism, demonstrating the CoreValues and Standards of Behavior, and for going above and beyond the call of duty as a volunteer forthe Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.

RECOGNITIONMost of us have observed other members that often exceed the responsibility of a volunteer thatdeserves recognition. Perhaps there is a member that excels within their committee/project andgoes above and beyond to help other members and the community.

CRITERIAAttended meetings, demonstrates professional behavior, core values and standards of behavior.

C ore Values:Teamwork: Respectfully caring for each other and those we serveRespect: Humility in our successes and grace in our challengesIntegrity: Honesty and integrity in all our interactionsGenerosity: Being thankful for and sharing our opportunities and blessingsLearning: Passionately pursuing making a difference in JLGC by being a lifelong learner

Standards of Behavior:Commitment to Members� Conduct ourselves with the idea that the result of great teamwork is success for our

organization� If serving on a team, hold yourself trustworthy and accountable� Be flexible and supportive – set an example of cooperation� Always greet each other with a smile and verbal acknowledgment� Recognize the value of each individual� Be respectful of our members privacy� Respect diversity, treat each other with fairness and equality� Be honest in dealing with others� Always keep your word, others are depending on you

Commitment to the Public� Maintain integrity with fiduciary duties� Strive to ensure safety for ourselves and others

Professional Conduct/Attitude� Be tolerant of each other and offer professional courtesy to members� Create and participate in a team environment where honest feedback is seen as valuable and

not criticism� Respect each other’s time by being on time for all meetings� Be honest and kind during all interactions � Use appropriate language at all times when

you are speaking or sending emails. Never use profanity� Never interrupt a presentation, demonstrate respect for all speakers, regardless of situation� Display a professional and positive attitude at all times

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� Be friendly and helpful to all members� Do the right thing – even when no one is watching� Conduct yourself with compassion for everyone you come in contact with� Use positive body language and present yourself professionally: make eye contact� Always comply with all JLGC policies including the (Risk Management and Safety Policy, Sexual

Abuse and Molestation, Whistle blower, Equipment, Gift Acceptance, and Board Members’Code of Conduct)

Communication� Do not send excessive emails– please place only those who are directly related to the issue or

those you would like a response from in the ―To line. If you would like to inform someoneof the issue and do not want a response, please ―cc them. Send your response emailswithin 24 hours only to the person sending the note unless it is necessary or asked for allto read your response

� Use adult conversations to resolve issues – go directly to the member involved� Confront and manage conflict while maintaining dignity and respect for others� Recognize different communication styles – compromise when needed. Look for ways to

communicate effectively with each other

Mentoring� Welcome, mentor and receive new members with energy and spirit―What can I do for you?� Teach and role model the characteristics of excellent adult learners� When presentations are occurring:� Be totally present; engage� Listen as if you were going to teach it� Take notes write/draw/diagram� Relate vs. compare� Own it� Share information learned with your committees/placements. Allow others to benefit from

your expertise, listen to others and determine best practices� Gather feedback from others, have a mentor, be a mentor

Member of the Month Nomination

Nominee:

Month:

Reason for nomination (required to count):

Please return to Yvette Schulz via email at [email protected] or turn in to the nomination box at thegeneral meeting. Entries must be received by the second Friday of each month.

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fundraisingYour Fundraising Committee continues to "gowhere no man has gone before!" The plans forselling beer are all coming together quitenicely. We hope you can find it in yourschedule to join us as we work hard and playhard at Bike Rally weekend inNovember. Please be sure and sign up foryour required Fundraising hour (Or TWO,if you must) at this sure to be fun event!

We've been contacting all Sponsor Packetrecipients to follow-up and encourage theirparticipation in our upcoming events for theyear. It's never too late to send us any newcontacts you might have that we can send aSponsorship packet to, so please get anynames to Dori [email protected].

Keep the Silent Auction in mind, too, as youshop and do business around town. We'realways looking for great auction prizes andpackage froo-froo, and there's no better timeto ask for donations than when you'respending money in someone's store!

Be sure, too, to SAVE THE DATE for theupcoming Mario's Wine Dinner benefiting theJunior League on September 29th! Spread theword to all your friends and family andencourage them to come!

Kelly Ripa. I love herGusto, positiveattitude...not to mentionher hair and wardrobe.- Sarah Sullivan

Amelia Earhart and mygrandmother...both femalepilots! - Holly Pelletier

Katharine Hepburn. "ThePhiladelphia Story" is myfavorite movie of hers.-Melissa Slimp

Dolly Parton in 9 to 5! -Amy Brown

Selma Hayek has moxie! -Cindi Lyons

When you think of awoman with 'moxie'who do you picture?

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Member Information Update

Name: _____________________________________________________________Membership Status: __________________________________________________(Active, Active Associate, NR Active, Emeritus, Sustainer, NR Sustainer)First Active Year: _____________________________________________________

Change to:Name: _____________________________________________________________Husband’s Name ______________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________Home Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________Email: _____________________________________________________________Change Membership Status to: __________________________________________(Active, Active Associate, NR Active, Emeritus, Sustainer, NR Sustainer)

Please mail this form to:Junior League of Galveston CountyAttn: Secretary210 KempnerGalveston, TX 77550

Or email this information to:Lynsey Ginsberg – [email protected]

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Terri Sireno Burchfield, formerLeague President 2004-2005, has beeninvolved with JLGC since 1996. Terridecided to join the League as a way togive back to the community she grewup in - and of course, have a little funalong the way!

During her active League years, Terrienjoyed a variety of placement oppor-tunities but says that writing curricu-lum for Books Alive! was one of her fa-vorite placements. When asked why,she explains that this project allowedher to do what she does best – workwith kids! She has served in positionsinclude as Newsheet Chair, Communi-

ty Vice-Pres-ident, andMembershipDevelop-ment Chair.Not only didthese place-ments offerthe chanceto work with some amazing ladies, theyalso helped refine leadership skills thatshe continues to utilize on a daily basis.

When Terri isn’t busy working as theDirector of Special Programs for TexasCity ISD or running after her three fab-ulous boys, Ty (12), Trent (10), andTate (6), she is writing her doctoraldissertation. Many say life calms downwhen you leave the League and goSustaining – but as far as Terri is con-cerned, that doesn't seem to be so true!

Terri Sireno BurchfieldIf you would like to recommend someonefor sustainer spotlight, please contact LizRogers at [email protected]

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membership reportHappy Birthday to all of ourWonderful Members andSustainers with SeptemberBirthdays!! Cheers to you!

Carolyn Foutch - 1stCara Koza - 1stCindi Lyons - 2ndKaren Madden - 2ndDoryn Glenn - 3rdKris McLendon - 3rdKimberly Mack - 4thJane Loomis - 6thJanet Lydick - 10thLIsa Mignerey - 11thTerry Lynn Jones - 12thCindy Ervin-Cagle - 16thStephanie Vasut - 16thCourtney Rai - 19thEllen Chuoke - 20th

Rebekah Doherty - 20thInger Vindekilde - 20thPeggy Dietel - 21st

Lori Termini-Kline - 21stChristine Oliver - 22ndTiffany Hanson - 24thKerry O'Malley - 24thJennifer Caffey - 28th

Mary Lee Cambiano - 28thKathleen Kyle - 29thPamela Petty - 29th

Marjorie Kusnerik - 30thMurleen Ware - 30th

Congratulations to Todd and SarahSullivan and big brother and sister,Patton and Carolina! The Sullivanfamily welcomed 8lb 8 0z JohnMacArthur Sullivan on August 12,2011.

Congratulations to Josh andKariBeth Gentry and big sister Lila!The Gentry family welcomed 7lb 120z Allison "Alli" Neal Gentry on July13, 2011.

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cookbookIron Leaguer:Based upon the Food Network sensation, IronChef America, we’re beginning our very ownIron Leaguer Challenge within our League! Nocompetition would be complete without somecompetitive challengers and of course, a “secretingredient.” Bring your taste buds and your extrachange to the September General Meeting, wherePresident Yvette Schulz will take on her firstcompetitor in our first Iron Leaguer Event. Eachcontestant will prepare a recipe from ourcookbook that uses the “secret ingredient.”League members will have the opportunity totaste each recipe and vote for their favoriterecipe. Your spare change will count as yourvote and the competitor with the most votes willbe declared the “Iron Leaguer” during themeeting.

Cookbook Swaps:Junior League published cookbooks are a majorfundraiser for Junior League organizations acrossthe United States. Many Leagues choose toparticipate in “Swaps.” A swap occurs when twoJunior League’s coordinate the ‘swapping’ oftheir books to be sold to their generalmembership. We have been working withseveral Junior League’s across the nation to bringyou a variety of cookbooks to choose from thisLeague year. Thank you to all of you whoparticipated by purchasing swapped books atBack to the League. Lone Star to Five Star by theJunior League of Plano and Dining WithoutReservations by the Junior League of Beaumontwere our first two swaps and they were asuccess! Don’t forget to bring your credit card orcheckbook to our next general meeting—we’llhave our very own Beachside to Boardwalk forsale along with other swapped cookbooks!Note: We are sold out of My Mama Made That.

We have a waiting list and will let those of youwho signed up know if we are able to swap morewith their League.

Cookbook Points:Every cookbook point you earn shows support foryour Junior League of Galveston County. We arekeeping track of earned points and will rewardthose who are earning points.

First, every point earned by purchasing or sellinga book, enters your name into our raffle. We willdraw a name each month from our ‘pot’ toreceive a goodie! The more you sell, the moreentries you receive!

Second, we will be rewarding the member whoaccumulates the most points by November 30,2011. As our “Dinner Winner,” you’ll enjoy aspecial night off from cooking when dinner isdelivered to you and your family compliments ofyour Cookbook Committee.

Third, we will reward the League member whohas accumulated the most points by April 30,2012 with a valuable prize!

Bits and Bites: From Beachside to Boardwalk

Each League active member and provisional isrequired to obtain 10 cookbook points perLeague year. Points may be obtained bypurchasing Beachside to Boardwalk, sellingBeachside to Boardwalk, cooking for certainLeague functions, opening a wholesale accountor purchasing a swapped cookbook.

Wholesale Accounts:If you or someone you know is interested inopening a wholesale account to carry ourcookbook, Beachside to Boardwalk, please

contact [email protected] open a wholesale account, merchants must beable to provide an active resale certificate andmust purchase a minimum of two cases of booksfor their opening order. We offer wholesalepricing of 40% off standard retail pricing.

Facebook:To get the scoop on what’s cooking, don’t forgetto “LIKE” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeachsidetoBoardwalk

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cookbook

little bites:Blackberry Crisp1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¾ cup sugar

4 to 5 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Mix 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and baking powder in a bowl and make a well in the center. Add theegg to the well and mix until crumbly. Mix 2 tablespoons flour and¾ cup sugar in a small bowl.Toss the blackberries with the cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the sugar mixture and toss gently tocoat. Spoon into a buttered oval baking dish. Spread the crumbled topping over the top. Drizzle withthe butter. Place on a baking sheet to prevent bubbling over onto your oven. Bake in a preheated375-degree oven for 45 minutes.

Serves 8

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Book your room now at the San Luis and get a special rate of $129 for the nightof Holiday Ball

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committee updates

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Adopt A School

A big thank you to the actives andprovisionals who came out to the KIPPCoastal Village Ice Cream Social. JLGChelped with uniform distribution for theentire school and passed out 27 kids schoolsupplies for the entire year! Lynn Barnes,the school director, was thrilled with all ofour help and I know the teachers reallyappreciated everything we did! Morevolunteer opportunities will be coming soon!

Junior Junior Leaguers - IslandCALLING ALL ISLAND GIRLS! We are

looking for you! We need all island girls

between 5th and 9th grade to spend the year

learning volunteering skills and then putting

them to practice monthly. Junior Junior

League will be hosting their first ISLAND

GIRLS meeting on Monday, September 19th

at 6:00pm at the TA Building. If you are

interested or know someone that might be,

please attend our first informational

meeting.

It would help the committee greatly if yousend information of an interested girl to

Terry Lynn Jones [email protected] or JanetHoffman at [email protected] of the meeting so the committee canstart planning. We are looking forward toan exciting year of volunteering and can’twait to get started.

Outreach OpportunityCalling All Volunteers…

The Galveston Historic Foundation RevivalRace is quickly approaching and we areSTILL needing volunteers to help man two ofthe water stations along the race route.

This year will be an evening race throughGalveston’s East End Historic District onSeptember 10th at 7pm. The GHF hasworked hard to make sure this years racegoes off without any issues and that raceroute is properly marked.

The water stations will already be set up forus, all we need is to supply enthusiasticvolunteers! One water station will be onSealy Ave (between 18th and 19th Street) andone on Church Street (between 21st and 22ndStreet) and we need a minimum of 4volunteers per water station.

To sign up please contact Deborah Jones [email protected] or go to http://jlgalveston.pleasebringit.com/public/NxFvAM8IuLw to sign up on-line.


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TABC certification information

All members who want to volunteer at theBiker Rally booth inNovember, this is for you!As a server you will berequired to hold a TABCcertification. If you have notalready been certified andwould enjoy getting togetherwith other members tocomplete your certification,Kimberly Moore is organizingthe perfect opportunity.

Sunday, September 25,2011 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Kimberly will be hosting a"Get your Certification" social in the Lobbyof the Eibands building at 2207 Postoffice St, Galveston.Anyone interested in attending will need to bring a laptop (to take theonline class), a credit card (to pay for the online course), and a little bit of anappetite!

Kimberly has already taken the course, so she will be able to help everyone with anyquestions they may have. She will also be providing appetizers, as well as severaldifferent drink options for everyone. If this sounds like something you would like toattend please e-mail Kimberly Moore @ [email protected] too notify her if youplan on attending or call or text her at 409-539-2760.

Also, please remember that the only way to sign up to work the shifts at the Rallyis on the JLGC website which has already been set up. You will need your JL loginand password to do so. If you have never logged into the website, contact ElizabethMcCarty at [email protected] or call her at 281 660 0357 to receiveyour login info.


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Board Meeting

6:30

ProvisionalProgressive Tea6:30

GHS 5K/10KRun 7 p.m.

General Meeting

6 p.m. CarbidePark

Holiday BallWorkshop

JJLers-Island

6 p.m., TA Bldg

Provisional Tour6:30, RMH

TT SubmissionsDue

AJLI Fall Leadership Conference, Baltimore

JJLers-Mainland7 p.m., SpringCreek BBQ

Board ReportsDue, VPs andChairmen

Nominating/Placement 6p.m., TBD

Board Meeting

6:30, TA Bldg.

Gemeral Mtg

6:00

ProvisionalMeeting 6:30,Spring CreekBBQ

JJLers Mainland

7 p.m., TBD

TT SubmissionsDue

Board ReportsDue, VPs andChairmen

Nominating/Placement 6p.m., TBD

Howl-O-Ween PetCostume Contest,JJLers-Mainland,12-2 Bayside Bed&Biscuit

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GOTR 1:30-3

the junior league ofgalveston county, inc.

________________________________mission:

The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is anorganization of women committed to promotingvoluntarism, developing the potential of women,and improving communities through the effectiveaction and leadership of trained volunteers. Itspurpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

vision:Improving the opportunities and life experiences

for the residents of Galveston County.

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