Vol. XXVI No. 8 April 2015
Junior Directions
A publication of the Junior League of Athens
Capital Day!
General Membership Meeting p5
Calender Cookbook TGH
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Community Service
Chair & Co-Chair Slate
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Placement
Bargainza
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Live on Sustainer the Lawn
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Board Members Alicia Battle, President: abattlek@yahoo.com
Michelle Dickens, President Elect: mdickens79@gmail.com
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Lauren Williams, Treasurer: lauren.williams85@gmail.com
Jennifer Register, Assistant Treasurer: jenniferregister@yahoo.com
Carey Brown, Recording Secretary: careyleighbrown@gmail.com
Katherine Barrow, Communications VP: barrowkatherine@gmail.com
Jennifer Whitaker, Community Council VP: jennwhitaker79@att.net
Jo Sullivan, Finance Council VP:
MISSION STATEMENT The Junior League of Athens, 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.
jo.boling@gmail.com
Pattie Strickland, Membership Council VP: pattie.strickland@gmail.com
Laurie Wilburn Bailey, Nominating Chair: lwilburn115@hotmail.com
Oonah Benson, Community Partners Chair: oonaghbenson@gmail.com Deanne Rosso, Community Partners Co-chair: deanne.smith3@gmail.com
Karen Gilmore, Sustainer Representative: karengilmore@bellsouth.net
Katherine Crosby, Parliamentarian: katherinescrosby@gmail.com
REACHING OUT STATEMENT The Junior League of Athens reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. OUR FOCUS Literacy
To Contact Us The Junior League of Athens Headquarters 634 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.
(p) (706) 549-8688 (f) (706) 613-0860 athensjl@gmail.com www.juniorleagueofathens.org
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Message from the President Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another. - Erma Brombeck
Alicia Battle President 2014-2015 abattlek@yahoo.com
As winter begins to fade, the days start to get a little longer and the weather warms; the signs of spring are in the air. Spring brings many exciting events in the community (like Live on the Lawn) and in our League. Events that create the possibility of personal growth, inspiration, and the continuation of a journey to innovation. This weekend, I attempted to relax my mind in order to begin my creative League thoughts for the week. I recall visiting a website called brainpickings.org. I found the following bit of advice, “Be a network thinker. Understanding how networks work is one of the most important literacies of the 21st century.” Indeed, we can see this idea at work within the Junior League. Who we are connected to, and how we are connected, drive our community passions and our most meaningful projects and collaborations. As sustainers know, the Junior League of Athens offers women the opportunity to jumpstart, develop and sustain this skillset. Together, we are inspired to make a collective impact in our community while celebrating the efforts of other community volunteers. As we look toward April, we celebrate the importance of making a difference in communities with National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, was established in 1974 and has increased in scope each year, gaining support from leaders around the world. It is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It brings the nations’ communities together to collectively take action to foster positive transformation. JLA members embody the goals and ideals of National Volunteer week each and every day through our in service and community volunteer opportunities. In fact, this month, we will celebrate our 20th Volunteer Awards at our April GMM on April 13th. On this day, our Mission will reach beyond our organization and members into the community at large by recognizing community volunteers in the Athens area. I hope to see everyone there to celebrate the tireless and impactful efforts of those nominated for the Teen Volunteer of the Year, Collegian Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement awards. With Volunteerism in mind,
Alicia Battle 2014-2015 President
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Board Meeting Minutes: March
80 Taylor Grady House ~ Monday March 23, 2015 ~ 6:30 pm
Members Present: Alicia Battle, Jennifer Whitaker, Pattie Strickland, Lauren Williams, Katherine Crosby, Carey Brown, Karen Gilmore, Michelle Dickens, Deanne Rosso, Tracey Hickey, Julie McGinty, Laurie Wilburn-Bailey, Oonagh Benson, Jennifer Register, Katherine Barrow. Members Absent: Jo Sullivan. Michelle Dickens called the meeting to order at 6:23 pm. Happy Dollars-4-Literacy were shared and collected. Oonagh Benson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Jennifer Register seconded. The agenda passed. The Consent Agenda includes Council VP report, February financials and February Board minutes. Jennifer Whitaker talked about history of Marketplace and history of Ways and Means events to explain how the $60 Fall/Spring requirement evolved. The idea of having a raffle drawing for members paying the $60 event requirement was discussed. Carey Brown shared the idea to host a League social event at the Taylor Grady House similar to Jingle Mingle as a League Spring event to celebrate 80 years of service. Karen Gilmore shared an idea to have a No Show Dinner with a raffle drawn that day. A No Show Dinner is a fundraiser that guests do not attend. Members could post pictures and share how they attended their “No Show Dinner� on social media. The Board agreed that the $60 requirement should be attached to a social event, raffle, and/or 80 years of service celebration. Alicia Battle has reached out to members to form an ad hoc committee for our 80 years of service celebration planning. Katherine Crosby reviewed policy changes. The Board discussed adding a particular date to the bylaws for Provisional dues. The discussion was tabled to the end of the meeting agenda. Lauren Williams reviewed League finances. $29,146.68 is the current total profit for Bargainza. Lauren will update once expenses are subtracted, raffle profits are totaled, and percent night profits are included. The JLA Bookkeeper has asked for a raise and this is being reviewed. Jennifer Register reviewed the submitted Sustainer and Active member dues with the Board. Deanne Rosso contacted Partner Security for a quote for 2 security cameras. There is a $35 monthly monitoring fee and $1758.16 for 2 cameras. As of right now, adding these cameras would not change the Taylor Grady House insurance cost. Deanne Rosso is going to continue to find out more details on camera monitoring. The Board discussed LEAD Athens training for 2015-2016. The President Elect has the option to consider participating in LEAD Athens. If they have already served a year in LEAD Athens or choose not to join, another candidate can be considered. Michelle Dickens motioned for Pattie Strickland to join LEAD Athens 2015-2016.
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There was a unanimous approval from the Board. Tracey Hickey recently spoke with Lauren Ellison about Live on the Lawn and shared details from this conversation. The committee would appreciate payment for tickets from members ASAP to give the caterer a head count. It would be great to have a few Board members to assist with the event check in. The committee would like to borrow spot lights, mason jars, glass drink dispensers, and commercial trash cans for the night of the event from members. Lauren Ellison encourages all to promote LOTL on social media. A Facebook Live on the Lawn event page has been created. Katherine Barrow reviewed League members’ status changes as well as fulfillments for Bargainza shifts. The Board discussed ideas on the current amount of League members and brainstormed on ideas of how to promote the JLA. The JLA emphasizes and provides Leadership training which is a tool that most organizations do not offer. Pattie Strickland shared the list of unfulfilled JLA Leadership positions. The Board discussed eligible members to fulfill these positions or opted to have just a Chair for a committee. Katherine Crosby motioned to change the bylaws to reflect a previous Board Meeting discussion regarding Provisional financial responsibilities. Provisional members will be required to pay new member dues and a course fee on or before the Provisional Retreat. If dues are not paid by September 15, she will be dropped from the Provisional class. Tracey Hickey seconded the motion. All Board members were in favor. Oonagh Benson brought Belk tickets to sale for the annual Belk Charity Event on May 2, 2015. Tickets will be available at the April GMM. Karen Gilmore thanked the Board for help with the Sustainer Luncheon. 55 guests attended the Luncheon. Karen reminded the Board of the Leadership friends and family dinner on March 31, 2015. Many more monetary donations for the Endowment have been received in the last month thanks to our Sustainers. Tracey Hickey announced that Cookbook is asking for volunteers to assist with their Twilight event and all other Cookbook events for this League year. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Carey Brown, Recording Secretary
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General Meeting Minutes: March
80 President Alicia Battle called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm. Mariah Thaxton asked all members to fill out the March Future Planning Mini Survey on their mobile devices at the beginning of the meeting. Daynes Parker, Hospitality Chair, awarded Alden Mergenthal, Jill Hauserman, Brittany Hodges, and Ashley Stalvey with the JLA Gems Awards. These ladies diligently cleaned the dining room during the Taylor Grady House Spring Cleaning day! Merryn Walker motioned to approve the March meeting agenda and KaDee Holt seconded. Parliamentarian, Katherine Crosby, asked for a motion to approve the February General Membership meeting minutes. Erin Podvin motioned to approve the minutes and Deanne Rosso seconded. Katherine Crosby stated two Membership Council proposed motions. Ballots were passed out to all Active members present at the meeting. Motion 1: Remove the non-governance role of Community Partners Chair as a Board position beginning 2016-2017. Motion 2: Combine the positions of Membership Council VP and Nominating Chair beginning in 20162017. Merryn Walker motioned to approve Motion 1 and Laurie Wilburn-Bailey seconded. Pattie Strickland motioned to approve Motion 2 and KaDee Holt seconded. Katie Waters, Public Affairs Chair, presented State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) Position Statements 2014-2015. Aid & Protection Ad Hoc Committee Committee includes Leagues from Albany, Athens, Cobb, Douglas, Gwinnett-North Fulton, and Macon Position Statement Human Trafficking: Supports the decriminalization of women and children who have been commercially exploited. SPAC also endorses “Safe Harbor Laws� that provide rehabilitative services to those victims affected by human trafficking. Foster Care: Recognizes the unique challenges faced by children currently in foster care and the emancipated youth aging out of the foster care system including: homelessness, unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, health care, and incarceration. SPAC supports efforts to ensure that foster youth and young adults emancipated from foster care have the opportunities and services essential for their future wellbeing.
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Health Ad Hoc Committee Committee includes Leagues from Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dekalb, Gainesville, and Savannah Position Statement Supports and promotes responsible programs, policies, and concepts that improve healthcare for women, children, and families. We recognize that access to quality healthcare is vital to the well-being of women and children, and that we have a responsibility to shape Georgia’s healthcare policies. Discussion began about the statements. Laura Beth Palmer motioned to reconsider and discuss further before voting. Majority vote passed to reconsider and discuss the SPAC statements at a future General Membership meeting. The floor opened for discussion. Daynes Parker motioned to table the discussion until the April General Membership meeting and Erin Podvin seconded. Julie McGinty motioned to approve to table the discussion and Laurie Wilburn-Bailey seconded. Joi Ackridge motioned to vote and Julie McGinty seconded. All were in favor to vote. Erin Podvin motioned to discuss the second statement and Joi Ackridge seconded. Mandy Whitlow motioned to approve and KaDee Holt seconded. Katherine Alexander introduced Dr. Laura Bierema. Dr. Bierema is Associate Dean and Professor, University of Georgia, College of Education. Her academic program is in Adult Education, Learning, and Organization Development. She used the acronym “CLIMB” in her presentation about women’s education and leadership in the workplace. Ceilings and Cliffs, Landscapes, Issues, Mentors and Beyond Lean In are all topics she considers when evaluating the percentage of women in business leadership. Dr. Bierema encourages women to truly value women leaders. The Taylor Grady House committee will discuss 80 years of service of the Athens Junior Assembly/JLA at the April General Membership meeting. An 80 years of service video will be played at the April GMM as well. Michelle Dickens presented Sustainers Charlotte Thomas Marshall and Mary Bondurant Warren. Both ladies have been outstanding leaders in the Athens Junior Assembly and the Athens community. They shared fond memories and accomplishments of the Junior Assembly during the late 1970’s. Sally Jarratt reminded members to read emails regarding Bargainza. The committee would appreciate members to sign up for Saturday March 21 shifts and to sign up for Lindsay Mayflower furniture pick ups by March 12 on the Google Doc. Members can schedule a quota drop off time in Google Docs. Beautiful refurbished furniture pieces have been donated and will be raffled off at Bargainza. Contact the Bargainza Committee at jlabargainza@gmail.com. Lauren Ellison updated members about Live on the Lawn. The committee would like members to purchase tickets as soon as possible to give the caterer an accurate head count for the event. Raffle tickets are available to purchase in advance or at check in for LOTL. Please contact Lauren at lauren.p.ellison@gmail.com with questions about Live on the Lawn. Katherine Crosby announced that both of the Membership Council proposed motions passed by vote from paper ballots. Alicia Battle reminded members to pay their annual JLA dues as soon as possible to avoid a late fee. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. Respectfully submitted, Carey Brown Recording Secretary
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Calendar for April April 6:
Provisional Social
April 9:
Athens Chamber of Commerce Ather Hours, TGH
April 11:
Live on the Lawn, TGH
April 12:
Picture/ Scrapbook Event, TGH
April 13:
JLA General Membership Meeting & Community Service Awards
April 20: Individual Council Meetings April 27:
Board Meeting, 6pm TGH For additional information: www.juniorleagueofathens.org
It ' s R e cr u i t i n g T i me !
Do you know anyone interested in joining the Junior League of Athens? NOW is the time to reach out to them! Have them complete the Membership Interest Form on the Membership tab on the Junior League of Athens website (juniorleagueofathens.org). Reach out to interested friends and co-workers today! Monthly drop-ins continue through June. They are “come-as-you-are� and stay as long as your schedule permits. Our next drop-in is Monday, April 13th at the JLA General Meeting. Monday, April 13~JLA General Meeting Monday, May 4~Alta Moda Thursday, June 4~Georgia Museum of Art
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Communications Report
Communications VP: Katherine Barrow
Resignation:
Elizabeth Gaughf, Active Member Emma Holman, Active Member Kaitlin McShea, Active Member Tori Outlaw, Active Member Lindsey Griffeth, Active Member
Congratulations:
Kacina Hewell’s baby girl, Reagan, won the Cutest Kid Reading Photo Contest sponsored by Wee Read’s Athens Kids Expo on March 7! Reagan’s photo received the most votes at $1 per vote, with all proceeds supporting the Wee Read program. Congrats to sweet baby Reagan!
Sympathy:
Update Your Information
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jo and Lee Sullivan who lost their son, James Peyton Sullivan.
Please send updates (email, address & phone number) to: Katherine Barrow barrowkatherine@gmail. com or call the league office at 706-549-8688
The Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the Angel and Spirit of the League Awards!
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ATHENS
Please take this opportunity to recognize an active member, provisional and/or sustainer for their dedication to the Junior League of Athens during this League year. Award recipients are chosen by the Nominating Committee with an awards presentation at the League’s Annual Meeting in May.
The Angel Award is awarded annually to two active members. A nominee for the Angel Award must be an active member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the League during the current League year. Board members and past recipients are not eligible for consideration. The Spirit of the League Award is awarded to one Provisional member and one Sustaining member who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the League during the current League year. She should personify the true “spirit” of volunteerism.
Nominations are due May 2, 2015. A link to the application will be included in the Tuesday Tidbits. Thank you for helping us recognize members of outstanding service, Laurie Wilburn Bailey Nominating Chair
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Cookbook The Cookbook Committee is pleased to announce that our spring schedule is shaping up with a lot of fun activities. We are hosting the After Hours Chamber event on Thursday April 9th at the Taylor Grady. This is a great opportunity to network and support the League. Mark your calendars.
Please let us know if your committee would like to be present and discuss your events/activities at Twilight so we can coordinate a space for you and any information and materials you would like to present. GO AHEAD AND SIGN UP FOR TWILIGHT SHIFTS ON CLOSERWARE NOW.
Also, we are going to be hosting a non-profit booth along with Bargainaza at the Athens Twilight Criterion on April 24th and 25th. This is HUGE project for the Cookbook and give us a chance to increase League awareness in the community.
Live on the Lawn is swiftly approaching. Let’s keep the momentum and League spirit alive by grabbing up Cookbook shifts to add sweet treats to the Spring Event on Saturday, April 11th.
Our booth at Twilight is a great opportunity to get the JLA in front of the community and to talk about our programs and what we hope to achieve in this community. CHAIRS AND CO-CHAIRS, this booth is sponsored by Cookbook BUT it is for the League to showcase ALL of our programs that we support and this is great chance to talk to the community about YOUR PROGRAM.
TGH/ Hospitality Our library donation is coming together, but we need you! In order to give the library the most complete version of our history we can, we are asking you to help in two ways: 80 years of scrapbooks, photos, documents, and other items will be on display at the Taylor-Grady House April 12 between 2 and 4pm. Please feel free to drop by during that time to have a look and possibly help us identify a few of the faces and places depicted. Also, we would love to have your Junior Assembly/ Junior League items to help complete our donation to the library. If you have any photos, t-shirts, reports, or other “stuff” you would like to contribute, please contact Daynes Parker.
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Chair: Joi Akridge Co-Chair: Emily McArthur
A big THANK YOU to all who ordered Taylor-Grady To-Go’s! We are excited to begin a new chapter in the Cookbook Series! DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW US ON PINTEREST!
www.pinterest.com/jlathens/jla-cookbook/
Chair: Daynes Mackey Co-Chair: Stacey Hillard
Community Service
Chair: Ansley Crisler Co-Chair: Laura Ambrose
ed in the PEDS READ Program at ARMC’s Pediatric Unit in March, reflecting our strong collaboration with community partners and our continuous efforts at improving literacy in the Athens community.
In March, we celebrated National Women’s History month & our 80th anniversary, with sustainer Mary Bondurant Warren & Charlotte Thomas Marshall reminiscing and sharing stories of service through JLA, formerly known as the Athens Junior Assembly. From the Mercy Clinic downtown to Athens Regional Medical Center’s Koffee Klinic, the Junior League continues to partner with ARMC: 15 volunteer readers participat-
If you have not yet fulfilled your community service requirements (2 shifts minimum), sign-up on Closerware now. Upcoming volunteer opportunities include World Book Night on April 23rd & Athens Area Council on Aging’s PROM on May 16th. Additionally, Books for Keeps shifts are posted through April & the FoodBank shifts are posted through May. If you are interested in additional volunteer opportunities (or unable to find a shift that fits with your schedule on Closerware), please let us know.
Please remember to bring towels/toilet paper, trash bags & cleaning supplies to the Make A Difference Drive at the April General Meeting benefitting Athens Area Homeless Shelter. There will be a prize for one member who donates to the MAD Drive! Please also remember to bring spare Change for Change!
Vounteer Spotlight! Junior League Members Participated in the Community for Literacy PEDS Reads Program at ARMC & “Letters for Literacy” Scrabble competition hosted by Athens-Clarke Literacy Council!
For information about upcoming volunteer opportunities check closureware or email Ansley Crisler at ansleycrisler@gmail.com
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JLA 2015-2016 Chair and Co-Chair Slate At the April meeting we will be voting to elect Chairs and Co-Chairs for the 2015-2016 League year. Nominating has prepared the following slate of proposed candidates. You will see that there are a few co-chair positions vacant. During the year, we will work to identify members who show a passion for the committee’s work and interest/potential in leadership. Those ladies identified will be recommended for Chairing and Co-Chairing the 2016-2017 League year.
Committee Bargainza Community Outreach Cookbook Strategic Planning Communications Public Affairs Member Outreach Provisional Trainer Signature Focus Hospitality TGH
Chair Alden Mergenthal Anna Tift Mandy Eberhart
Co-Chair Hannah Groseclose Laura Bragg Melissa Lewis
Emily McArthur Tracey Hickey Sara Burnett Monique Sanders Paula Frances Price Haley Watts Christine Smith Stacey Hillard Elizabeth Miller
Elaine Krouse
Whitney Prescott Sally Jarratt Carey Brown Ansley Crisler
Capital Day Capitol Day was attended by Katie Waters, Alicia Battle, Carla Colquitt, Jill Hauserman, Ashley Stalvey and Laura Beth Palmer. Our group interacted with Representatives and Senators from all over the state. We spent time discussing some of the current legislation in motion with the Senate Pro Tem, David Shafer, and the State Attorney General, Sam Olens. Both of them commended the Junior Leagues of Georgia for our ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of women, children and poverty. Sam Olens particularly discussed the need for non-profits to help with the recovery process of women and children who have been freed from human trafficking until state and federal funding can “catch up.”
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Junior League Journey Placement Advisor: Cassie Malone First Active Year: 2008
I grew up in Augusta, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia. After I graduated, I moved to Atlanta for a couple years before moving back to Athens when I got married. It was a difficult transition going from student to young, married professional in a small college town. Luckily, I had a friend who proposed me for Junior League. I am outgoing by nature, so being introduced to a group of young women with so many similarities was perfect for me and I am so glad my JLA journey began when it did. I became very active in the League pretty much right away, and I was recommended for leadership my first active year. The first position I held was co-chair of Bargainza. A good friend was one of the chairs and it was such a fun committee to help lead. The following year as a Bargainza chair was quite busy, (I had a baby that year) but it was filled with personal growth and confidence because of my involvement with such a great committee and the JLA leadership in general. I learned so much about myself as a leader and really grew to appreciate the many facets of League involvement. The following year, I began my four-year journey on the Board of Directors. I began as Community Partners co-chair, followed by chair. My last two years on the board were spent as Assistant Trea-
surer and Treasurer. Community Partners was a good fit for me, as I have a sales role in my professional life. I learned a lot from past chairs about the role and am grateful for the great organizational skills that came along with it. Speaking of organization, my largest League role to date was Treasurer. It was a very busy year for me, and my background is not in finance, but I grew so much that year with the responsibility of such an important board position. I learned a lot from the past treasurers and learned the behind-the-scenes League information which many members don’t experience. It was definitely an eye-opening and rewarding experience that assisted in my personal and professional growth. Currently in my seventh active year, I have enjoyed serving as a member of Placement and Membership Support. I am surrounded by seasoned League members and it is nice to witness the growth in the League as a whole from this standpoint. Being available for current active members to discuss future League plans and their own personal journeys has been rewarding. I truly treasure my time in the League and have made multiple life-long friends through this involvement. I’ve learned so much and look forward to continuing to make a difference in this community!
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Bargainza
A BIG BARGAINZA ‘THANK YOU’!
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Chairs: Sally Jarrett/ Caitlin Askins Co-Chairs: Mimi Chandler/ Alden Mergenthal
On behalf of the entire Bargainza Committee, we thank each and every one of our League members and sustainers for making this event a huge success! From the fabulous donations (and more great furniture pieces than we’ve had in the past) and the hard work of our membership, to the donation of amazing prizes for our queens (thank you Danielle Bezila, Laura Beth Palmer, Anne Bickford!), each one of your contributions worked to make this event a well-organized, successful and profitable event! We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to Bargainza 2016! ~ The Bargainza Committee 2015
Spring Event
Chair: Lauren Ellison Co-Chairs: Katie Jacobs/ Alex Phillips
April 11th from 6-10 pm at the Taylor Grady House The Junior League of Athens is excited to present our newest fundraiser – Live on the Lawn. Please join us for a night of dinner, dancing, and games on the lawn of the beautiful Taylor Grady House. Enjoy an evening rocking out to Ansley Stewart and the Replaceables. Dinner will be provided by Saucehouse Barbecue. There will also be a cornhole tournament with a great prize. This is going to be a very fun event that you and your friends do not want to miss! Lawn Tickets are $30 per person and VIP table tickets are $40 per person. Ticket price includes admission and dinner. Get your VIP tickets before they sell out!! Individual VIP tickets are now on sale. Bring a quilt or lawn chair if you purchase lawn tickets. The event is BYOB with a $5 wristband fee. Wristbands can be purchased in advance.
Grand Prize: Escape to Anna Maria Island
5 day, 4 night stay on Anna Maria Island, FL 2 bed/ 2 bath newly renovated condo, 3 minute walk from the beach and private pool
2nd prize: A Night in Athens
One night stay at Hilton Garden Inn- downtown Athens, $100 gift certificate to Five & Ten, couples massage at Massage Envy, 2 passes to Creature Comforts
3rd prize: His and Hers
18 holes of golf for 4 at Athens Country Club 2 areas of laser hair removal and Botox from Yuva Medical Spa
4th prize: Go Dawgs!
25 person tailgate package from Saucehouse Barbecue
Ticket Sales
Tickets are available for sale online at www.juniorleagueofathens.org/online-store
Cornhole tournament
Sign up to play in the cornhole tournament. Email Lauren Ellison at lauren.p.ellison@gmail.com to sign up. There are limited spots so do not delay! The cornhole tournament is free to participate in and winner gets a fun prize! A Huge Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors: Classic City Orthodontics, Barberitos, David F. Ellison, LLC, Barron’s Rental, Athens Fence, Ellison, Walton & Byrne, Cheeky Peach, PublicAwareness.com, Stable Waters Financial, Global Escapes, and Tame.
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Sustainer: News
Sustainer Luncheon!
The Junior League Endowment
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Sustainer Dues
To make a contribution or a gift “in honor” or “in memory” of someone please makeyour checks payable to “Junior League of Athens”.
Renew your membership by March 1st for the 2015-16 League Year Please send $75 payable to “The Junior League of Athens”
Please note “Sustainer Endowment contribution” in the memo line of check and include memorial details. For more information about the endowment, please contact Jane Begnaud at jsbegnaud@hotmail.com.
Mail dues or Endowment Checks to: JLA 634 Prince Avenue Athens, Ga. 30601
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JLA Communication Distribution Channels JLA Communication Distribution Channels Type
JLA Communication Tool
Purpose
Intended Result
Responsible
Frequency
Electronic
Tuesday Tidbits: MailChip, JLA News Flash
Inform, Connect people Members connected with volunteer and informed. opportunities, & document League accountability for dispensing information.
Chairs => Communications Committee => TGH/JLA Admin Person
Every Tuesday
Monthly
Urgent Messages to membership.
Website (JLA & TGH)
Informs and connect new members, inform partners, and calendar viewing.
Potential members and members connected. New sponsors begin.
Communications Committee => TGH/JLA Admin Person
Junior Directions: Issuu.com
Inform, Connect, & document League accountability for dispensing information.
Active members and Sustainer are connected and engaged with League activities and information.
Chairs, Monthly Communications VP, Recording Secretary => Communications Committee =>
Closerware
Connect members with opportunities. Record keeping for League members.
TGH/JLA Admin
Volunteer records are Chairs => clear. Communications VP
Daily
Social Media: Facebook & Connect members to Twitter, etc each other. Inform
Members, partners, and sponsors stay connected and informed.
Daily
Paper
Junior Directory
Informs and connects members with each other, document League history
Members understand out purpose, future development and are connected with other members.
Chairs, Yearly Communications VP, Recording Secretary => Communications Committee => TGH/JLA Admin
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Annual Review
Document committee progress.
Members are informed about the past year’s progress.
Communication Committee
Yearly
Strategic Plan
Provide future visibility about the League.
Members know where we are going.
Strategic Planning Committee
Every 3 years
Dashboard
Provide League metrics
Keep members up to date on progress.
President
Monthly
Face to Face
Meetings: Council, Committee, Board, GMM
Inform and train members on specific topics of leadership, membership and organizational development
Members understand what the rest of the League/committees are doing. Members are connected and engaged. Members understand how the each function of the League fits together.
JLA Leadership
Monthly
Council Meetings
Who and How can I change my information: Change of Address, Membership Status, Deaths, Babies, Celebrations, and any/or Announcements?
How do I schedule my committee/council meeting at the TGH? o Call the TGH Admin
I was at the GMM but forgot to sign the attendance sheet. Who should I contact?
How can I add information to Tuesday Tidbits, JLA News Flash, or Junior Directions? How can I update information in Closerware?
Send cards and 2lowers
Member Monthly Add to JD Updates to CommVP Who and How can I change my information: Change of Address,
How can I add information to Tuesday Tidbits, JLA News Flash, or VP Junior Directions? How can I update information in Closerware? Junior Add to Directions
Member Monthly Updates to CommVP
Send cards and 2lowers
Communications How can I be on the GMM Agenda? VP Junior Directions
Committee
Tuesday Tidbits
Add to Closerware
Updates member requirements
Council VP
How can I be on the GMM Agenda?
Committee
Council VP
Meetings
Closerware
Updates member Add to JD requirements
Tuesday Tidbits
o Email the Recording Secretary (on the Board of Directors)
Provisionals Communication Channels Provisionals Communication Channels
Membership Status, Deaths, Babies, Celebrations, and any/or Announcements?
Communications
• Open Board Meetings
InterLeague Provisional Committees InterLeague Chairs Provisional Meetings Committees Chairs
How to get items discussed and/or a motion to the general membership? How to get items discussed and/or a motion to the general member Start Here Active Member
President
President
Active Member
Voting Voting General General Membership Membership
Must be posted. Junior Directions
Start Here
Must be posted. Junior Directions
Board
Committee Chair
Committee Chair
Council VP
Council VP
Board
How do I know what’s going on at the JLA Leadership Level?
Committee Reports & Agenda
• Agenda • Minutes
Council VP
• Agenda • Minutes • Open Council Meetings
Board
• Agenda • Minutes • JD Printed • Open Board Meetings
How do I schedule my committee/council meeting at the TGH?
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April Community Partners because some things should never be everyday...
occasionally ellyn jeanne etrinrud@hotmail.com / 706-202-4444
designs for the space that surrounds you; and events for the times you want “more�
The Georgia Music, Arts, & Travel issue will be available early April. We are continuing fashion spreads and our fashion section is huge this issue. Southern Distinction is ready to grow. Athens, GA will always be home but we are ready to expand and examine the entire Southern Lifestyle. Once we go to print, we will begin our next issue: Home & Garden, Leisure, Health & Wellness. For more information, please visit our website www.southerndistinction.com
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April Community Partners As a Personal Financial Representative living in Athens for 25 years with my Ben and 2 children I know many local families. My knowledge and understanding of the people in this community help me provide over 3000 customers with an outstanding level of service. I look forward to helping families like yours protect the things that are important – your family, home, car and more. I’m also here to help you prepare a strategy to achieve your financial goals. I’m proud to work with a company who’s been serving satisfied customers for over 80 years. Customers count on outstanding financial strength and superior claims service to help protect what they value most. Allstate delivers on their promise. In fact, their outstanding financial strength and superior claims service received an A+ (Superior) rating by A.M. Best. Quality service, strength and satisfaction – that’s something I’m glad to be a part of.
Merryn Walker 2180 Oconee Connector Ste 107 Athens, GA, 30606 Call: (706) 353-2999 Fax: (678) 669-9756
I’m committed to showing you how Allstate is different and better than the rest. From sharing our broad product offerings for your protection and financial needs to offering you a real relationship you can count on. I’ll help you prepare for your financial future and offer a higher standard of service, delivered wherever and whenever you need.
At Thomas Built Custom Cabinets, we strive to be the most responsive, cost-effective, cabinet shop in the region. Find out what makes us so different by requesting a quote, or give us a call at (706) 850-5215.
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Chair: Oonagh Benson Co-Chair: Deanne Rosso
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