JLNVB eTIDEings Magazine

Tideings Magazine A monthly publication by The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc.

February 2011

SWEET!

Kids In The Kitchen is March 19, 2011

Join the JLNVB for this popular health and fitness fair focused on child nutrition...FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Happy Valentine’s Day! Look inside for great recipes you’ll LOVE to share with your Valentine

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Editorial

Communications V.P. Shannon Wright shanbiz2006@hotmail.com

Communications Asst. V.P. Amy Volk amykvolk@gmail.com

Manager Ashley Gentry TIDEingsmanager@gmail.com

Design & Production Art Director Kelly Reynolds

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Advertising

Business Manager Theo Kleinschnittger theok9123@gmail.com

The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. President Kimberly Thompson

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Thank You To Our Sponsors Debra Griggs & Partners Re/Max Allegiance Real Estate - Norfolk, VA

The Felted Pear Phillips Mercedes Jessica & Matt Antel Suzanne Franklin Bobbie Gribble Connie Hedrick Stacy Long Susan Malandrino

Jessica Gilden

Doris Salem Carin Schneller-Carr Jane & Win Short Melissa & Brian Steadman Kimberly & Ross Thompson Kelly Willette Lynne Winter Dr. & Mrs. Antel

February General Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Norfolk Collegiate Upper School (Granby Street, Norfolk)

REMINDER The annual Placement Fair will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend as the League has two key motions to vote on - the next 3-Year Signature Issue and the 2011-2012 Board of Directors Slate.

JLNVB Mission The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. is an organization of women, committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

JLNVB Vision Statement We are an organization of diverse women creating positive change in the lives of women and children in South Hampton Roads.

AJLI Reaching Out Statement The Association of Junior Leagues International and the Junior League of NorfolkVirginia Beach, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

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February

ebruary is an important month for several reasons - our League is making significant preparations for our two major Spring events, Kids in the Kitchen and Beach Ball 2011, we will vote on our 20112012 Board of Directors slate and our new 3-Year Signature Issue, and we celebrate National Compliment Day. I realize you probably didn’t know February 6, 2011 is “Pay A Compliment Day.” Well, mark your calendars for Kimberly C. Thompson next year! In the meantime, I’d like to pay a few well-deserved compliments.

2010-2011 President I sincerely appreciate the hard work of the League members this year, from Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. the Provisionals and their leadership team for their great work organizing their Done-In-A-Days (including the upcoming Blood Drive), to the Board of Directors and Sustainers for their support and attendance at our trainings and events. I appreciate the Community Council for the great new initiatives and partnerships they’ve undertaken this year including the mobile Kids in the Kitchen events, the Girl Scout Patch Program, and the ForKids Holiday Shop. Thank you to always-busy Membership Council for keeping our members engaged with the great Halloween Party, the Thank-A-Thon, the launch of the successful Transition Committee, and the continuation of the informative and fun Leadership Institute trainings! The whole League is grateful to the Administrative Council leadership for the amazing work done on the Taylor-Whittle House during the United Way Day of Caring, the beautiful decorations at the Holiday Homes Tour, and the organization of the League GMMs! A ton of compliments go to the Finance Council for setting up our monthly payment plan, providing a great cookbook selection for our purchase, and trying innovative ways to combine fundraisers with socials to help our League raise much needed funds! And last, but certainly not least, I have to pay huge compliments to our Communications Council for the great new look of TIDEings Magazine and the introduction of the “From Work Gloves To White Gloves” education campaign! Next time you see a League member, I urge you to compliment her on all of her hard work and all that she’s accomplished this year - she’s earned it!

With appreciation,

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This event is FREE and open to the public!

Families with elementary school-aged children are encouraged to attend.

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Greenbrier Family YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 www.ymcashr.org

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FREE ADMISSION Experience fun, family-friendly activities Discover new ways of healthy living Learn about balanced nutrition Meet special surprise guests su Free giveaways and raffles

Kids in the Kitchen is a health and fitness fair hosted by the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. in partnership with the YMCA of South Hampton Roads.

VISIT WWW.JLNVB.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Kids in the Kitchen The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. will host Kids in the Kitchen, a health and fitness fair designed to teach children and families the importance of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Greenbrier Family YMCA to make this event the biggest and best ever!

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Families with elementary school-aged children are encouraged to attend.

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Greenbrier Family YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 Activities are designed to be fun and interactive and will include booths on topics such as the importance of drinking water, how to read a nutrition label, healthy snack choices, and more! Giveaways are guaranteed for the first 400 attendees.

We are currently accepting donations for child-friendly items that will help children get outside and get active or help them prepare healthy snacks and meals in the kitchen! These donations will be used for raffle drawings given throughout the day.

Kids in the Kitchen is part of an international initiative through the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. is just one of 225 Junior Leagues in four countries (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom) that participate in the Kids in the Kitchen program.

Please visit www.jlnvb.org or http://kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org for more information about the Kids in the Kitchen initiative.

“If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.”

—Leo (7 years old) www.jlnvb.org

YMCA

Our Partner For Kids in the Kitchen For over 155 years, the YMCA has been a pioneering force in the United States. Numerous sports, such as basketball, volleyball and racquetball were invented at the YMCA. Activities like camping, physical fitness and swim lessons were developed through YMCA programming. YMCAs helped found the USO, Boy Scouts of America and Camp Fire Girls, and YMCA volunteers provided support and services to millions of soldiers in many major wars, including the Civil War, World War I and World War II. Locally, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads got its start in March of 1885 with the first facility located in Norfolk.

Over the next 20 years, activities such as basketball, bible study, baseball, track and football flourished.

Pools, gymnasiums and fitness facilities brought forth new construction and additional programming.

Mt. Trashmore was then built in the 70’s, followed by Greenbrier, Suffolk and Effingham in the late 80’s.

The 90’s, when Indian River, Greenbrier North and Hilltop were formed, were dedicated to broadening the YMCA’s mission and services. To meet the needs of the at-risk population, the YMCA developed the Community Services branch. The next few years, the YMCA extended its boundaries to include serving the needs of the Eastern Shore, Outer Banks, Elizabeth City and Franklin communities. For additional information on YMCA services, visit www.ymcashr.org.

Community Council

Where We’ve Been...Where We’re Going Our current Signature Issue, “Healthy Kids Initiative” is in its final year. The Community Council has done a community needs assessment investigation which included a survey of our membership. The Active membership will vote at the February General Membership Meeting to either continue with Healthy Kids Initiative as the JLNVB’s Signature Issue for another three years or adopt Education and Literacy as our next 3-year issue.

Our membership has enjoyed working with Healthy Kids Initiative for the past three years. We have significantly expanded our Kids in the Kitchen event, partnered with several great organizations and initiated meaningful new community events. Our partnerships and projects over the last three years have included, but are not limited to: Girls on the Run Operation School Supplies/Stuff the Bus United Way Day of Caring CHKD Healthy You Kids Café – Mobile Kids in the Kitchen Girl Scouts – It’s a Girl’s World Excellence Girls’ Club – Career Fair assistance Komen Race for the Cure ADA Step Out Event Foodbank’s Backpack Program Holiday Open House EVMS CINCH Bodyworks (party hostesses) FORKids Art Auction preparation www.jlnvb.org

Care Bags for EGC youth action day Healthy Families of Chesapeake Zoo Day CHKD VA Beach Surgery Center Open House Giving Blood at Provisional Blood Drive Painting at FORKids Suffolk House Health and Fitness Expo Suffolk House Baby Supply Drive YMCA Healthy You Day ADA Wellness Village Spring Kids in the Kitchen Events

If the membership chooses to adopt Education and Literacy as the League’s next Signature Issue, we will have the opportunity to continue our partnerships with several of these great organizations as well as embark on new partnerships and projects. Some partnership possibilities could include, but are not limited to: • • • • • •

FoodBank – Kids Café program for tutoring or education games FORKids – Tutoring or other educational activities Be A Reader (BEAR) Hampton Roads Community Care – tutor, provide school supplies Square One – Literacy games, reading, provide books Tidewater Literacy Council – Tutor adults on literacy in the evening, help to host scrabble tournament, help parents to help their children

The Community Council is excited to see how the Active membership will vote on this important issue. We are looking forward to either continuing our Healthy Kids Initiative on wellness education and childhood obesity prevention, or to heading in a new direction by helping to improve education and literacy in our community.

Community Partner News We are proud to have the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast as a JLNVB Community Partner! With this year’s launch of the League’s Girl Scout Patch Program, “It’s A Girl’s World” we are focusing on developing the potential of whole, healthy, confident girls. We are planning to hold another event in May 2011 where Scouts can again earn the “It’s A Girl’s World” patch by participating in activities that stress the importance of making good nutritional, fitness, and healthy body image choices.

We are also excited that it is Girl Scout Cookie Season! However, in consideration of our Signature Issue, Healthy Kids Initiative, we turned to the Girl Scout website (www.girlscoutcookies.org) to help answer some common dietary questions about Girl Scout Cookies.

Q: Don’t Girl Scout Cookies contribute to the childhood obesity problem?

A: Starting with our youngest members, the Girl Scout organization promotes a healthy lifestyle for its girl members, which includes a well-balanced diet and plenty of exercise. Our health and fitness programs encourage girls to adopt healthy fitness and eating habits early in life and continue them into adulthood. Girls are also taught to consider ingredient contribution to their overall diet and portion size when choosing snacks.

In addition, the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) released a research review entitled Weighing In: Helping Girls Be Healthy Today, Healthy Tomorrow. Weighing In addresses various underlying causes leading to the epidemic of obesity and of being overweight among children and adolescents and the lifestyles, culture, and behavior that have contributed to this condition.

Q: Are any preservatives used in Girl Scout Cookies?

A: No. Girl Scout Cookies do not contain preservatives. They are all made with pure vegetable shortening, are kosher, and freeze well to extend their shelf life.

Q: What about partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats)?

A: Girl Scouts of the USA is proud that all Girl Scout cookies are “zero trans fat per serving” with the same great taste that has made them one of America’s favorite treats over the years. All varieties contain less than 0.5 grams trans fat per serving, which meets or exceeds the FDA guidelines for the “zero trans fat” designation. For the first time this year (2010-2011 season), most varieties of Girl Scout Cookies from Little Brownie Bakers contain 0 hydrogenated oil. Girl Scouts of the USA has worked diligently with our bakers over the past several years to address the issue of trans fats. We began listing the amount of trans fats one full year before FDA requirements went into effect. It is important to remember that Girl

Scout Cookies are a snack food and are meant to be consumed in limited quantities within the context of a balanced diet. So that consumers can make an informed choice, the ingredients and nutritional profile of each variety are clearly listed on both the cookie box and the cookie order form, and also on the Web at www.girlscoutcookies.org.

Q: Do you use tropical oils such as palm oil?

A: Our cookie bakers tell us it is still necessary to use tropical oils for the production of compound coating (holding the chocolate on). Many top bakers have tried to stop using it, but without it, their products do not meet quality and production standards.

There are currently eight varieties of Girl Scout Cookies produced by each baker licensed The biggest Girl Scout to produce Girl Scout Cookie sellers are: Cookies. Each of our bakers and their 25% Thin Mints palm oil suppliers are members 19% Samoas®/Caramel deLites® of the Roundtable on Sus13% Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs® tainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an 11% Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos® organization of growers, buyers, 9% Shortbread/Trefoils manufacturers, conservationists and The other varieties combined account interested parties who for the remaining 23%. are striving to develop and follow best practices to ensure sustainability. Each baker produces Girl Scout Cookie varieties without palm oil. For more information see www.girlscoutcookies.org.

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Q: Should people with diabetes buy or consume Girl Scout Cookies?

A: For consumer convenience, each of our two licensed bakers lists dietary exchanges on the cookie box and cookie order form so people with diabetes and adults with children with diabetes can make informed choices. The amount of sugar and carbohydrates is also listed. Dietary exchanges should always be consulted, even if a product is labeled “sugarless.” “Sugar free cookies” or “sugarless” are not synonymous with a “diabetic cookie” labeling because of the carbs.

Q: Why don’t you offer cookies that are whole-wheat, wheat-free, non-dairy, dairy-free, vegan, sugarfree, gluten-free, organic, low-carbohydrate, low-calorie, low-fat, non-fat, fat-free, etc.?

A: The demand for specialty cookie formulations is simply not great enough to make it economically feasible to offer a variety of specialty types. Of all the different possible formulations, sugar-free seems to be the most popular, yet in the past, even the sugar-free Girl Scout cookies that have been offered have had to be discontinued due to lack of demand. (“Sugar free cookie” is not synonymous with a “diabetic cookie” labeling.) Our bakers continue to experiment and develop formulations that balance the best tasting cookies using the healthiest ingredients.

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.”

—Jane Austen (Northanger Abbey)

Save The Date GET PAMPERED at the JLNVB Arbonne Spa Fundraiser! Join us on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Taylor-Whittle House from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

35% of all sales will go directly to JLNVB! You can get a hand treatment, foot treatment, facial mask, sample makeup, or try the new health & wellness products! Food and drinks will be provided. Please bring a friend to recruit!

There will also be a drawing for a $25 Arbonne gift certificate!

Don’t miss this exciting night with your JLNVB friends!

Our Arbonne representative will be Sustainer Nicole Powell.

Please contact Shannon Wright, JLNVB Communications VP, at (757) 617-0963 or shanbiz2006@hotmail.com for more information.

Oh, Junior League, Oh Junior League, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

When I think of this Elizabeth Barrett Browning

poem, I think of those I love, Valentine’s Day, and believe it or not, what the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc.

means to me. I know this poem has a much deeper meaning, but as I’ve said before, I am so engrossed in our mission that I can relate anything back to the League. I hope that you share the same sentiment for our fine organization and grow each year to appreciate and love the League more and more. To extract a few lines from the poem, you’ll see how I interpreted it:

I love the League to, “the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.”

We are an extremely organized group with a rich history. We are comprised of our

Board of Directors, our Councils, Committees, and our Sustainers. Everyone has a place and a chance to make a difference.

Our mission is far reaching to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the community through the

effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. We are a one stop shop for women who want to grow personally and with training make a difference in the lives of others.

“I love thee to the level of every day’s most quiet need”

– there are

so many needs in our community, many of which would not fully be addressed if it weren’t for our volunteer placements, sup-

port, and collaborations. As we focus on improving the lives of women and children, we are helping meet the needs of many.

“I love thee with the passion put to use”

– as you think about parts of the League

you are most interested in, you can decide how you can make a difference and how the League can truly benefit you. Remember that there are many training opportunities through various placements to develop your potential.

“I love thee with the breadth, smiles, and tears, of all my life”

– who knew that when I joined the Junior League a few years ago that it would become such an integral part of my

thoughts, dreams and my life? I never realized that a volunteer position would be so fulfilling. Through the years, I have been challenged and received an education about operating a major non-profit, inspired by the accomplishments of the Sustainers, members, new members, and have made lifelong friends in the League that are now my daily-call friends. I realize my years with the League are some of the best years of my life.

Since it is a month to celebrate love, take a moment and thank your Valentines – your family, your friends, and the ones that help you give freely of yourself to our League and the community.

Without them, we could not accomplish as much or enjoy what we do.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Nancy Wilkinson

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Development Office 601 Children’s Lane Norfolk, VA 23507 (757) 668-7007 (757) 668-7350 Fax

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December 10, 2010 Ms. Kimberly Thompson The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. 227 West Freemason Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Dear Kimberly: It is my pleasure to thank you for the $3,000 gift to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters toward the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach’s $10,000 pledge for the CHKD Health and Surgery Center in Virginia Beach. Your support for this incredible facility is making the very best pediatric care closer for thousands of families who need CHKD. CHKD would not be the special place it is without support from the community. Important support likes yours enables us to provide the children of our region with services they need and deserve. Thank you for your commitment to the health of children in Hampton Roads.

Our children have many needs and we are proud of the care we can provide that prevents families from traveling far from home. Whether in need of urgent care for babies born too soon, life-saving treatment for cancer, management of chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or sickle cell, or one of many other reasons, families can trust care provided by physicians specially-trained to care for children of all ages.

We are fortunate to have a committed group of women who understand and support our mission. Please be sure to relay our sincere thanks to your entire membership. Happy Holidays.

Sincerely, Karen Watkins Director of Foundations and Grants

No good or services were provided by Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, a 501 (c)(3) organization, in exchange for this contribution. Please keep this letter as a receipt of your gift.

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About The Benefits of Sponsorship $5000 Premier Partner

Opportunity to display your organization banner and other promotional materials at all Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. functions; eight (8) Beach Ball 2011 tickets, a reserved table, and free valet parking for your guests; Recognition in the JLNVB’s TIDEings Magazine (1/2 page ads), JLNVB website, and Beach Ball 2011 program.

$2500 Benefactor

Opportunity to distribute your organization’s promotional materials at one General Membership Meeting of the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc.; four (4) Beach Ball 2011 tickets and free valet parking for your guests; Recognition in the JLNVB’s TIDEings Magazine (1/4 page ads), JLNVB website, and Beach Ball 2011 program.

$1000 Patron

Recognition in the JLNVB’s TIDEings Magazine (1/4 page ads), JLNVB website, and Beach Ball 2011 program; two (2) Beach Ball 2011 tickets and free valet parking for your guests.

$750 Guardian

Recognition in the JLNVB’s TIDEings Magazine (business card size ads), JLNVB website, and Beach Ball 2011 program; Complimentary one-time use of the historic Taylor-Whittle House.

$500 Advocate

Recognition in the JLNVB’s TIDEings Magazine (business card size ads), JLNVB website, and Beach Ball 2011 program.

$250 Supporter

Recognition in the JLNVB’s TIDEings Magazine, JLNVB website, and Beach Ball 2011 program.

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The 2011-2012 Slate This slate was presented to the membership at the January General Membership Meeting. The slate will be voted on by Active members at the February General Membership Meeting. Thank you to all applicants and Nominating Committee members for participating in this vital leadership process.

Courtney Davio, 2010-2011 JLNVB Nominating Chair

Connie Hedrick, President Connie Hedrick is the Director of the Office of Development for Eastern Virginia Medical School. Her position guides relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations capable of gifts to Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Early in her career, Ms. Hedrick applied her masters in social work background to raise funds for various human services programs. Her first experience was in homeless services in Richmond where she formed her fund development skills. Ms. Hedrick is the past president of the Board for the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Hampton Roads (AFP-HR), held various roles for AFP-HR, as well as a former member of the Board for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and co-chair for the 2005 Race for the Cure. She is a graduate of Lead Hampton Roads as well as Ignite Chesapeake, a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. In 2007, she was selected by Inside Business as a Top Forty Under 40 honoree.

Melissa Steadman, President-Elect Melissa Steadman has been a member of the Junior League since 2003 and has served in numerous Chair positions within both Finance and Membership Council. Most recently she has served on the Board as Membership Initiatives Director, Membership VP, and Ways and Means Chair. In addition to Junior League service she has also been a volunteer for CHKD, the American Red Cross, Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority, and the American Cancer Society. She has a Bachelors of Science in Business with minors in Economics and German. Melissa started an at-home flower design business called The Pinky Peony to allow her to continue to do something she truly enjoys while being at home with her son Davis and daughter Mary James (best job, hands down!). Before initiating her business, she was in pharmaceutical sales as a regional trainer with Merck Inc. When she is not designing flowers or volunteering, she enjoys time with her husband Brian, their children and their black lab George. She also welcomes any time spent with friends and family.

Ashley Gentry, Administrative Vice President Ashley Gentry has been a member of Junior League since 2004. She was a member of the Junior League of Roanoke Valley before transferring to JLNVB. Ashley has served on many councils including Community, Finance and Membership and sat on the JLNVB Board of Directors as Membership Vice President from 2009 – 2010. Professionally Ashley is the Director of Donor Relations at Eastern Virginia Medical School and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In addition to membership with JLNVB,

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” — Confucius Ashley is a member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association (Go Hokies!) and the Pi Beta Phi Alumni Association. Her favorite thing in the world is to spend time with her husband Jay, daughter Madison and their family.

Maryann McChesney-Shaw, Treasurer Maryann McChesney-Shaw has been with the JLNVB since 2005 and is currently serving as TreasurerElect. Previously, she has served on the Gala, Cookbook, and Signature Issue Committees. Maryann is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and Certified Internal Auditor, and has been a Risk Management Consultant with Goodman & Company, LLP for six years. In addition to membership with the JLNVB, Maryann is a member of the Virginia Society of Public Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Information Systems and Control Association, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. In her spare time, she enjoys entertaining friends and family and is an avid wine enthusiast who enjoys visiting Virginia wineries in her travels.

Julie H. Stroh, Treasurer-Elect Julie Stroh has been a member of the JL for over 6 years. She transferred to JLNVB in the fall of 2007 from the Junior League of Washington. She has served on several committees in the JLNVB. Julie is the CFO of Waterside Capital Corporation, a mezzanine fund. She grew up in Virginia Beach and went to ODU for both undergrad and MBA. She also has her CPA. Julie volunteers for another women’s organization called P.E.O., which raises money for women for educational purposes. She has served as an officer in P.E.O. many times including President twice.

Ellie Desselle, Vice President of Fund Development Elsbeth has served in the JLNVB on several finance committees such as cookbook and Beach Ball. Ellie just started a new job as an IT project manager at Sentara Healthcare. Ellie grew up in Kansas City and went to Drake University in Des Moines, IA where she earned her PharmD and MBA. She is currently anticipating a 2011 graduation from the University of Maryland where she is taking online courses to earn her MHA (Masters in Healthcare Administration). She is also proud to serve as the 2010-2011 Virginia Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (VSHP) president. She also finds time to spend with her boyfriend, Jason, and their 5 dogs and 3 cats.

Stacy Long, Membership Vice President Stacy Long has been a member of Junior League since 2004, and she is presently serving in the role of Leadership Initiatives Director. She has served as Endowment Chair, Nominating Committee, Placement Advisor and on the Finance Council. Stacy is a Certified Financial Planner™ an Accredited Investment Continued on next page... www.jlnvb.org

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FiduciaryÂŽ. She is also founder of NTrust Wealth Management, a successful financial services firm located in Virginia Beach. She has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and Top 40 under 40 award-winner in 2009 and named as a Top Financial Planner by Consumers Research of America for 2008 and 2009. She is a native to Hampton Roads residing in Chesapeake with her husband Chris and children Michael and Austin. Stacy also serves on the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation Board and is a member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, CBDA, Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council, Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council, EWGA and Southeastern Elementary PTA.

Laura Bangor, Community Vice President Laura Bangor has been a member of the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. since 2001. During her time with the League, she has served in a number of roles on the Membership, Administrative, and Finance Councils. Most recently, she served as Membership Vice President. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Historic Preservation from Mary Washington College, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and is a certified mediator. Laura has served in various capacities with a number of community and volunteer organizations. Currently, she works with Dr. Bloom Chewable Jewels and as a stay at home mother. She enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Craig, children, Nash and Ella Page, and two Siberian Huskies, Sable and Reilly.

Nancy Wilkinson, Communications Vice President Nancy has served in the Junior League of Boca Raton for the past five years and on a variety of Councils.

Nancy grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia and has just relocated back from Boca Raton where she is a Mortgage Loan Officer with Monarch Mortgage and has developed a special program for all JLNVB members and their friends and family. When Nancy is not volunteering, she enjoys cooking as chronicled in her blog Toasttotidewaterwithnancy.blogspot.com of the JLNVB’s two award winning cookbooks and spending time with her 2 precious Maltese fur children, SweetPea and SnowPea.

Angie Jones, At-Large Director Angela Jones has been a member of the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. since 2008 serving on the Gala and Healthy Kids Initiative Committees. In 2010-2011 she served as Placement Advisor, Public Advocacy Chair and Parliamentarian on the Board of Directors. She has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University, Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Virginia State University, and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology. Currently, Angela is in private practice. Philanthropy is her passion. Angela is a member of the nominating committee for the Norfolk Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and Vice President of the Virginia Chapter of The House of Ogburn, Inc. She lives in Suffolk and enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and spending time with her husband Patrick and son J. Philip.

Training The February JLNVB Leadership Institute training, focusing on the non-profit arena, will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at TowneBank in their downtown Norfolk conference room, located between Waterside Drive and Main St. behind Prince Books.

Our February presenter is Judi Luffman, Executive Director of The Southeastern Virginia Community Foundation, and she will be discussing the difference between Public and Private Foundations. Established as The Portsmouth Community Foundation, The Southeast Virginia Community Foundation was created with the merger of The Portsmouth Community Foundation and The Heron Foundation (Chesapeake) in July of 2010.

Coming In March...

Self-Defense training will be held at the Mt. Trashmore YMCA on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.

April Luncheon Physicians For Peace Be sure to save the date to attend our final Passion into Action for the 2010-2011 League year featuring Laurie Harrison, Development Director for Physicians for Peace. Physicians for Peace was founded in 1989, dedicated to the ideal that health care in the developing world can best be improved by providing training and education to health care professionals in those countries. (www.physiciansforpeace.org) This PIA will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Town Point Club in Norfolk. The cost will be $18 and sign-ups will be available on www.jlnvb.org in April.

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Sustainers On The Move!

Betty Wade Coyle Congratulations to JLNVB Sustainer and Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Hampton Roads, Betty Wade Coyle, who received the distinguished Lewis Hine Award for Service to Children and Youth from the National Child Labor Committee on January 31, 2011. For more information, visit www.kidspriorityone.org.

Vickie Madison Congratulations to JLNVB Sustainer Vickie Madison. Vickie is also the Founder and Executive Director of Excellence Girls’ Club and was one of three community leaders who was honored for her dedication and commitment to the Hampton Roads community at the 25th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration at Eastern Virginia Medical School on January 17, 2011.

For more information on EGC, visit www.excellencegirlsclub.org.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.

Pictured left to right: Gail Williams, EVMS Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Minority Affairs, Vickie Madison, Honoree, and Harry Lester, EVMS President Photo courtesy Eastern Virginia Medical School

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Get Things Cooking

Perfect Valentine’s Day Selections Make a romantic Valentine’s Day meal with this recipe selection from JLNVB’s award-winning cookbook, Tidewater on the Halfshell.

Appetizer: Captain’s Caviar (Page 36) Beverage: Champagne Sophisticate (Page 61) Entrée: Lynnhaven Oysters and Wild Rice (Page 204) Desserts*: Strawberries Romanoff (Page 291), Sinful Chocolates (Page 308), and Champagne Sorbet (Page 320) *For Valentine’s Day, several dessert selections are a must!

Champagne Sophisticate 1 46-ounce can unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate 2 fifths extra dry Champagne, chilled • • • • •

Combine juice and lemonade concentrate.

Pour over ice ring in punch bowl.

Add Champagne.

Serve immediately.

“All Garnish with fruit in or around bowl.

Strawberries Romanoff 1 quart fresh strawberries, washed and hulled ½ cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream 4 Tbsp. Brandy • • • • •

you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

— Charles M. Schulz

Select 1 cup of imperfect berries for mashing, mash and add sugar.

Whip cream and add to mashed berries.

Stir in Brandy.

Refrigerate mixture and whole berries until needed.

To serve, pour sauce over whole berries in individual bowls.

Tidewater On The Halfshell A recipient of the prestigious Tabasco McIlhenny Community Cookbook Hall of Fame Award, this cookbook has sold over 150,000 copies. Originally published in 1985 and containing over 600 mouth-watering recipes, Tidewater on the Half Shell remains a strong seller nationally. JLNVB members dedicated many hours to submitting recipes, cooking and conducting taste testings in order to release this cookbook. Since the original publication, work continues to keep renewed interest in the cookbook through public tastings, active marketing and a redesigned 10th Anniversary edition.

The Tidewater region of Virginia was one of the first settled areas of the United States. From these early beginnings came the centuries-old tradition of gracious living, bountiful hospitality, and sumptuous local cuisine still associated with our region. “On the half shell” is an expression originally used to refer to the presentation of clams and oysters which are pried open and then served using the bottom shell as a dish. The implication is that the food is as fresh as it can possibly be. The expression is still used when serving oysters, but it has acquired a wider meaning, and now a dish served “on the half shell” implies it is being presented in the most attractive deluxe way – in a manner which is simple, but elegant.

Cookbooks are available for purchase online at www.jlnvb.org, at retailers nationwide, and by calling the JLNVB office at (757) 623-7270.

Attention Current Council Vice Presidents, Incoming Slated Council Vice Presidents, and Current Committee Chairs

Finance Council will begin seeking your input on the 2011-2012 budget over the next few weeks. Please review the 2010-2011 League budget; a copy is available online at www.jlnvb.org in the Member section under the Budget Message link. Questions can be directed to Maryann McChesney-Shaw, Treasurer-Elect, who will be leading the 2011-2012 budget development process.

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Money, Honey!

Do you know your credit score? That is typically the first question that is asked when you are applying for a mortgage, credit card or car insurance. Credit scores derive from the way we use and the type of credit that we have.

FICO, which means Fair Isaacs Company, is the company that calculates our scores through the 3 credit bureaus Equifax, Trans-Union and Experian. There are five types of information used to calculate a FICO score at any given point in time. Each type of information counts as a percentage of a total FICO score: Payment history - 35% Accounts owed - 30% Length of credit history - 15% New Credit - 10% Types of Credit in use - 10% These percentages are based on the importance of the five categories for the general population. For some people that do have not established credit, the importance of the categories may differ.

The way to keep a high credit score is to pay everything on time, do not run up your cards to their limits, do not open new cards to get discounts at department stores or establish pre-approved cards, and don’t close accounts that you have had for a long time. If you are trying to cut back on the number of credit cards you own and want to close some of them out, close out the ones that you have had open for less than two years and only close two per quarter. You don’t want to close out cards that you have had for a long time, because it shows that you have established a good payment history for years which counts towards 50% of your score. Even though you are closing out cards, it will affect your credit score because the companies are making an inquiry to your credit just as if you are applying for new credit.

If you do apply for a credit card, only do it when it is needed, not because you have a pre-approved offer with a low rate. Remember, that low rate is usually only good for six months to a year and then it goes back up to the average high interest rate.

Every day in the mail, you may receive numerous solicitations for a low interest rate credit card; these solicitations do not affect your score and they are from lists that the credit bureaus sell for individuals with a range of credit scores from 680-720 and higher. They are not approved cards, they are just saying that information based on the list provided, you may be approved for a credit card. If you are bombarded with this type of junk mail, you can go to www.optoutprescreen.com or call them toll free 888-567-8688 to be permanently removed from the pre-approved credit list.

I would suggest obtaining a copy of your credit report, checking it for errors, and if there is anything that is not correct, contact the creditor that has reported the error and then contacting the credit bureau to have it corrected. Also, if you are checking your own credit, it does not count as an inquiry.

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You can obtain a free copy of your credit score once a year from the three main credit bureaus:

Experian (formerly TRW Information Systems, Inc.) P.O. Box 2104 Allen, TX 75013-2104 (888) 397-3742 (888) EXPERIAN www.experian.com Trans Union Corporation Consumer Disclosure Center P.O. Box 2000 Chester, PA 19022 (800) 888-4213 (to order a copy of your credit report) (800) 916-8800 (to ask a question about your credit report) www.tuc.com Equifax (formerly CBI/Equifax) P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374-0241 (800) 685-1111 (800) 997-2493 for residents of Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Vermont www.equifax.com

Submitted by: Nancy Wilkinson, JLNVB Member & Loan Officer with Monarch Mortgage The information contained in this article is for information purposes only.

Resolve To Be Ready For Emergencies in 2011

With record amounts of snowfall in our region this winter, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management wants you to be ready for any emergency in the new year, weather-related or not. Your first step is making a family emergency plan. Get a free worksheet at www.ReadyVirginia.gov and discuss with your family: Who is our emergency point of contact?

Where are our meeting places?

Do our schools and workplaces have emergency plans?

Spring may be right around the corner, but chilly temperatures remain across Virginia. Here’s what you should know about staying safe and about being prepared for winter weather emergencies: • If your power goes out and you have no heat: You’ll need blankets or sleeping bags for warmth in as few as four hours after power is out, depending on your home’s insulation. Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, and wear a hat and mittens.

• If you use kerosene or propane heaters: These should be used with much caution. The room must be ventilated by opening a window. Keep heaters at least three feet away from flammable objects such as curtains, blankets and furniture. Place heaters on a hard surface, not on carpet. Refuel them outdoors after they have cooled.

• If the power is out and you need information: Be sure you have a battery powered radio with extra batteries. Get one with a weather radio band so you can hear reports from the National Weather Service and your local radio stations. Find these at electronics and sporting goods stores, department stores, from catalogs and online. Be sure to report the power outage via cell phone, if possible, with Dominion Virginia Power.

• If you can’t get out, you’ll need supplies: Stock at least a three-day supply of food that doesn’t need refrigeration or electricity to prepare. You may also need water – three gallons per person will last three days. Be sure to have flashlights and extra batteries on hand. If possible, don’t use candles during power outages. Remember to keep extra food for pets!

If you must drive during a winter storm: • Remember, most traffic crashes happen within two hours after a storm starts.

• Get road conditions by calling 511 or go to www.511Virginia.org.

• Try to stay off the road to give snowplows time and space to work; never pass a snowplow.

• Wait until daylight to drive so sunlight can warm the roads.

• Buckle up every time you drive and allow extra time to travel to your destination.

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• Make sure your windows, mirrors, and lights are clear of ice and snow – and be sure to clear you’re the roof of your vehicle of snow.

• Be aware of potentially icy areas such as bridges, overpasses and shady spots.

• If there is heavy snow, ice or high winds, be alert to potential driving hazards including downed branches, trees and electric lines.

• Significantly reduce speed and keep a safe distance of at least five seconds behind other vehicles.

• Keep a first aid kit and an emergency winter driving kit in your vehicle. The winter driving kit should include a small bag of rock salt, sand or cat litter to provide traction in case you get stuck, a snowbrush and ice scraper, road flares, a bottle of water, a flashlight, battery booster cables, a blanket and extra clothing.

Go to www.ReadyVirginia.gov and www.Ready.gov for more about preparing for winter weather and other emergencies.

Perfect

For Emergency Preparedness!

The JLNVB Tote!

Purchase the black JLNVB shopping tote for $2 at GMMs, League events, or by calling the League house at (757) 623-7270.

They’re great for keeping emergency storm supplies all in one place, they travel to parties and the beach with ease, if they get wet, they dry quickly and don’t collect sand on the bottom.

Best of all, they SUPPORT THE JLNVB!

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You Can Help!

Do you have any items you can donate for the Beach Ball 2011 auction? Do you have any connections to local businesses that might want to donate auction items? If so, please contact Ellie Desselle, 2010-2011 Beach Ball Chair, at jlnvbbbchair@gmail.com today!

Items needed for the auction packages include store gift cards, vacation home loans, restaurant gift certificates, jewelry, original art pieces, tickets to sporting events or musical performances, business services, etc.

Questions about Beach Ball 2011?

Contact Ellie Desselle, 2010-2011 Beach Ball Chair, via e-mail at jlnvbbbchair@gmail.com today!

Sail Into Summer Saturday, April 2, 2011 6:30 p.m.

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Honoring

Richard Harris

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Introducing...

Richard Harris, Beach Ball 2011 Honoree The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. is excited to announce our Beach Ball 2011 Honoree, Richard Harris!

A native of Hampton Roads, Richard Harris received his Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University and began his career as a teacher and coach. He has almost 40 years experience as a Certified Financial Planner in Virginia Beach where he has developed a practice focusing on wealth accumulation and conservation and business succession planning issues. In June of 2003, Richard passed the American College of Sports Medicine certification exam to become a Certified Health and Fitness instructor.

Richard Harris, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, CRPC, Investment Advisor with Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting, Fitness Instructor, Author, Teacher, Motivational Speaker, and Coach

Richard’s most recent community involvement is with CINCH, (Consortium for Infant and Child Health) in association with Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is an advocate for policy and legislative changes that benefit children and families, especially as they relate to physical activity and obesity prevention. Richard is also a valued member of the JLNVB’s Community Partner Network.

Richard has also published three children’s books. “Who Taught You About Money?” discusses the basics of finance, “If I Had A Penny...” is for younger children learning to count from a penny to a dollar, and his most recent book, “I’m Walking, I’m Running, I’m Jumping, I’m Hopping…” is a fun book for kids focusing on increased physical activity and making healthy food choices. For more information on Richard and his children’s books, visit www.encouragekids.com.

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Hats Off

To Our Members, Always Doing More!

The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. would like to give a BIG THANKS to the following members who have made a special impact through their efforts and support of our Mission: ...all the members who worked to make the Halloween Party a fabulous success. We never could have accomplished such an outstanding event without your contributions! ...all the members who have accepted multiple placements and to the 25 Actives and Sustainers who have agreed to serve on Ad Hoc Committees for the 2010-2011 League year! ...to Betsy Glover and Emily Budlong for stepping up to take over Chair positions early. We so appreciate your willingness to take on these roles early! ...to Debbie Russell and Courtney Davio for introducing the Thank-A-Thon concept! ...to Jonida Hendricks for her diligent work in compiling various JLNVB data sources to develop a ThankA-Thon list and for helping to implement a system for recording future information to track JLNVB supporters. ...to Abbe Malone, Katie Stellitano, and Connie Hedrick for coordinating and conducting our first ThankA-Thon to reach out and thank JLNVB supporters and to everyone who helped us gather information for the event. ...to Stacy Long and NTrust Wealth Management for allowing us to hold our Thank-A-Thon in their offices. ...to Anne Bibee, LeAnn Bradbury, Jennifer Farlin, Najwa Knox, Erinn Leary, Courtney Davio, Jenn Morelen and Hanan Mitry, who signed up to make Thank-A-Thon calls! It’s so important to thank our supporters and we could not have done it without you! ...Special Thanks to Kimberly Thompson for a great leadership training on “Branding Yourself as a Leader.” ...to members of the Nominating Committee and Nominating Advisors who came together to slate a fabulous 2011-2012 President-Elect and Board of Directors: Courtney Davio, Kim Blake, Jessica Decker, Ruth Elkins, Brooks Lively, Stacy Long, Vickie Madison, Jessica Martyn, Melissa Polizos, Nicole Powell and Kelly Reynolds.

Terra Firma Landscaping and Norfolk Farm Market Thank you to Daniel Hayworth with Terra Firma Landscaping and Norfolk Farm Market for providing beautiful fall decorations in the Taylor-Whittle House garden for our Halloween Party, greens for decorating the Taylor-Whittle House for the Holiday Home Tour, and a gorgeous tree for our December Tree decorating party. For any of your gardening needs, please visit them at 1620 East Little Creek Rd, Norfolk or call them at 757-440-4404.

Member of the Month Congratulations to the December Member of the Month, Sarah Bell van Orman!

Thank you for all of your time and work coordinating the ForKids Holiday Shop. It was a tremendous success and such a wonderful way to help parents provide a magical holiday for their children!

Provisional Recruiting On November 2, 2010, Parliamentarian, Angie Jones represented the JLNVB at the Public Service Explorium held during Old Dominion University’s Public Service Week. Angie was on hand to share about the JLNVB and connect with students attending the event. Many thanks to Angie for all of your hard work and kudos to Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. Past President Cinda Ayers for making the connection!

Transition Social The next Transition Social for Transfers and First Year Actives (the Advisees of Aisha Evans, Kim Blake, Jessica Decker, Ashley Gentry, and Jenn Morelen) is Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Taylor-Whittle House from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. We will have some information about the Placement process and will be able to answer any questions you may have about your opportunities for 2011-2012. We hope to see you all there!

Check Twitter (JuniorLeagueNVB) and Facebook (JLNVB) often for updates on news and events!

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Hail & Farewell Join Us in Welcoming Our New Transfers!

Amy Vaughn, transferring from San Diego, CA Kelli Wyrick, transferring from Pensacola, FL Erin Mogart, transferring from Honolulu, HI Get to Know Our Transfers...

Kelli Wyrick moved to Virginia Beach because her husband is a Navy pilot. She joins us from Pensacola, FL and her Provisional Year was 2006-2007. Kelli was very active in the League serving as the Hospitality Co-Chair on the Marketbasket Committee.

Erin Mogart moved to the Virginia Beach area because of her husband’s job.

She joins us from Honolulu, HI. She enjoys networking with others in the League.

We Bid You Farewell Megan Bremermann is transferring to Junior League of Washington D.C. Abbe Malone is transferring to Junior League of Monterey County, CA.

We wish you both all the best!

Stepping Up To Leadership Part II

Continuing with our Leadership Series, this month the Placement Committee would like to tell you more about our Councils - Finance, Membership, Community, Communications, and Administrative. Each of these Councils has a unique and important role to play in the JLNVB and contribute to the seamless operation of the whole organization. In order to operate effectively and efficiently, the JLNVB needs each of its Councils and depends upon our membership to step up to the leadership roles offered on each Council.

Here we give you a brief description of each of our Councils and a list of the positions available on each.

Finance Council The Finance Council is one of the most exciting Councils in the JLNVB. Our Finance Council performs the fundraising tasks which help to ensure that we can continue to achieve our mission. They meet our annual fundraising goals through the themed event - Beach Ball, Cookbook, Ways & Means, and the shopping event – Merrytime Market committees. What’s more, the Fund Development Committee is continuously working to increase both our Annual Fund and our Endowment Fund with unique fundraising activities.

In addition to raising funds, the Finance Council members oversee JLNVB funding for other programs, obtaining grants for JLNVB supported programs, and they serve as our organization’s financial managers.

They manage all aspects of our financial business from standard bill paying and checking management to annual taxes and investment plans. And, on top of all this, being a part of the Finance Council affords you one of the best opportunities to meet people in the JLNVB. Please look at the list of Finance Council positions and, if you are interested in learning more about them, contact your Advisor/Mentor.

Treasurer* Treasurer-Elect* Ways and Means Chair, Chair-Elect, and Committee Themed Event Chair, Chair-Elect, and Committee Cookbook Chair, Chair-Elect, and Committee Shopping Event Chair, Chair-Elect, and Committee Fund Development Chair*, Chair-Elect, and Committee (Endowment and Annual Fund)

Membership Council The Membership Council has duties vital to the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. as it fulfills the “…developing the potential of women…” portion of our mission, as well as ensuring we have the membership strength to fulfill all parts of our mission and vision. This Council is responsible for both recruiting new members and retaining the current members for our organization. This is done through a variety of avenues which include not only initiatives to attract new members, but also efforts to provide social opportunities, training opportunities, and assistance with developing members’ Junior League careers through placement. The Provisional team recruits new members and then trains and develops the members that are the future of our League. Membership Council members serve as a liaison between the www.jlnvb.org

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JLNVB General Membership and the Board of Directors. They can assist members in presenting new ideas and resolving any issues related to the JLNVB. However, the main job of all those on the Membership Council is to help members navigate their way to a successful and fulfilling JLNVB experience, so that we can ensure our League thrives and grows. Please look at the list of Membership Council positions and, if you are interested in learning more about them, contact your Advisor.

Membership Vice President* Assistant Membership Vice President At-Large Director* Leadership Initiatives Director* and Committee Membership Initiatives Director* and Committee Nominating Chair* Nominating Committee Placement Chair and Chair-Elect Placement Advisors Provisional Committee Chair and Chair-Elect Provisional Placement Manager Provisional Mentors Provisional Recruiting Chair, Chair-Elect and Committee Transition Chair and Chair-Elect Transition Mentors Training Committee Special Events Chair and Committee

Community Council The mission of the JLNVB states that we are “…committed to promoting voluntarism, … and improving communities through effective action….” And, the vision states that we are “…creating positive change in the lives of children in South Hampton Roads.” The Community Council oversees the numerous and diverse volunteer opportunities available to the members of the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. They work diligently to identify issues and programs that are aligned with our Mission and Vision, while targeting areas of interest to our membership. Community Council members work with programs to help support and coordinate project efforts which will draw those programs closer to meeting their specific goals, while providing JLNVB members with many different volunteer opportunities. The efforts of the Community Council are of primary importance in fulfilling many of our JLNVB goals. Please look at the list of Community Council positions and, if you are interested in learning more about them, contact your Advisor.

Community Vice President* Signature Issue Chair, Chair-Elect, and Committee Kids in the Kitchen Chair, Chair-Elect and Committee Community Partner Network Chair Public Advocacy Chair and Committee

Communications Council Being part of the Communications Council will allow you the opportunity to impact the promotion of the JLNVB. This Council coordinates all of our League’s publicity and communications and oversees the development and implementation of marketing plans. They govern the public image of our League through everything from media campaigns, to our TIDEings Magazine, FaceBook, Twitter, and TidewaterNet (www. jlnvb.org). Communications Council positions afford you the chance to shape perception about our League and its mission. Please look at the list of Communications Council positions and, if you are interested in learning more about them, contact your Advisor/Mentor.

Communications Vice President* Assistant Communications Vice President TIDEings Manager TIDEings Business Manager Web Liaison Assistant Web Liaison

Administrative Council Like Communications Council, the Administrative Council is a small Council with a very important role within JLNVB. This Council is vital to the efficient and effective operation of our League. There are many diverse operational functions carried out by this Council. Administrative Council members keep records for the Board of Directors, coordinate JLNVB meetings and events, oversee the operation, maintenance, and care of the Taylor-Whittle House (TWH), ensure that the house is open and available to the public, maintain historical records of JLNVB, and aid the JLNVB Office Manager in matters related to the TWH. Please look at the list of Administrative Council positions and, if you are interested in learning more about them, contact your Advisor/Mentor.

Administrative Vice President* Parliamentarian* Headquarters Chair, Chair-Elect, and Committee Historian Contracts Chair

NOTE: Positions denoted by an asterisk are Board of Directors positions.

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Here To Serve You The Placement Committee

As we are working our way through the 2010-2011 League year, the Placement Committee wants to remind you that we are here to serve you. Your Placement Advisor, Transition Mentor, or Provisional Mentor can answer any questions you may have about your member obligations for this year, possible placements for 2011-2012, the placement process, your member status, and much more. We want to help make your JLNVB experience as fulfilling as possible! Please do not hesitate to contact your Advisor with any of your questions or concerns. If you aren’t sure who your Advisor is, please contact the Placement Chair: Ruth Elkins, placementchair@gmail.com, 757-469-2971.

What else does the Placement Committee do?

Placement Fair at the February General Membership Meeting Thank you to all of the Board Members and Council VPs that manned the tables and answered everyone’s questions at the Leadership Fair during the Merry Minutes of the November General Membership Meeting.

We hope that all of you had your questions answered, but, if not, don’t stress. The Placement Fair will be conducted during the Merry Minutes of the February General Membership Meeting. What’s the difference between the Placement Fair and the Leadership Fair? The Placement Fair is your chance to obtain information on any and all placements in the League and sign up for any on which you may be interested in serving. When you sign in and get your nametag, you will also get a passport. You will get your passport stamped at each Council’s table. After you visit each table, turn in your passport for a chance for a fabulous raffle prize. Please be sure to come out and take advantage of this opportunity to help you find your placement for next year and win!

Placement Interviews We conduct Placement Interviews with every member of the JLNVB. Your Advisor/Mentor will be contacting you in the next month to set up a time to conduct your Placement Interview over the phone. Don’t worry, it should only take about 15 minutes. Please be sure to actually speak to your Advisor (and not just e-mail) for your interview because they provide us with valuable feedback about how you see your League year going, what you like, where we need to improve, details about your position, what trainings you are interested in for the future, and, most of all, what you are interested in doing with the League in the next year and for your League career. We look forward to speaking with you and don’t forget – it’s part of your JLNVB obligations.

And finally, the Placement Committee does Placement!

What do we do with all of the information that you have provided us during your Placement Interview and the sign up sheets from the Placement Fair? Our Membership Placement Committee takes the information and tackles the daunting task of finding a gratifying placement for every member of the JLNVB while

also meeting the needs and demands of the League. That is why it is so critical for you to give us feedback during your Placement Interview. You let us know what your 1st, 2nd and 3rd placement choices will be for next year. Obviously, everyone can’t have the same placement, but our goal is to put you in one of your top choices. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for Chair and Chair-Elect positions during the Placement Fair and during your Placement Interview. We can’t place you where you want to be if we aren’t aware of what you are interested in doing for the year and for your League career, so let us know!

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