Tropica l Topics
DECEMBER 2012
From the Presiden t Best wishes for the holidays and a propserous 2013 - I look forward to serving you in the upcoming year!
Fondly, Amanda Gaido 2012-2013 President
Amanda Gaido 2012-2013 President - Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.
MISSION STATEMENT The Junior League of Galveston County, 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 education and charitable. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GALVESTON COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013 President - Amanda Gaido President Elect - Jocelyn Sullivan Secretary - Elizabeth McCarty Communications Vice President - Sarah Sullivan Community Vice President - Jennifer Caffey
Finance Vice President - Amy Lilly Fundraising Vice President - Holly Pelletier Membership Vice President - Kristen Lepo Past President - Yvette Schulz Sustainer President- Marjorie Kusnerik
Kitchen
ConfiFIdential Can you believe that our league year is already half over? Looking into the spring we have several fun opportunities to show off our cookbook. All will offer opportunities for earning points and shifts will be entered in January. SAVE THE DATES: March 22/23 - Spring Market April 5 – Galveston Women’s Conference April 13 – Kitchen Tour In addition to those events, you can look forward to more opportunities to buy swaps from other leagues. We currently have five books that we’ll be featuring at general meetings in the spring and are working to acquire more. There are also some titles that we are holding specifically for our special spring events. At the January General Meeting, an updated list of cookbook points will be distributed. Please take the time to check your points and notify us if you think there is an error. In April letters will be distributed via email to all members who have not fulfilled their cookbook obligations. This letter is meant to be informational and alert members to the approaching deadline for completing all points. If at any time you have a question about your obligation or current standing, please contact Amy Brown at amy.p.brown95@gmail.com. KITCHEN TOUR We are still looking for lofts and houses in the east end. If you or someone you know has a home that would be a good candidate, please contact Amy Brown at amy.p.brown95@gmail.com.
CAF Schola rship
Little Debbie Food Drive:
A big thank you to everyone who brought Little Debbie’s to the November General Meeting! These have been delivered to St. John’s United Methodist Church in Texas City for their Thanksgiving feast!
Sla te An n oun cem en t: The Nominating/Placement Committee is pleased to announce the Slate for the 2013-2014 Board of Directors President- Jocelyn Sullivan President-Elect- Angie Brown Communications VP- Stevy Curbow Community VP- Lynsey Ginsberg Finance VP- Elizabeth McCarty Fundraising VP- Sarah Sullivan Membership VP-Hayley Hardcastle
Placement Chair (MVP for 2015- 2015)- Christi Jensen
Secretary- Rachel Keehn
Congratulations and thank you so much to all of those who applied and interviewed with us. We had a fantastic group of ladies to choose from and the decision was certainly not easy. We are looking forward to the future! Kristen Lepo- Membership Vice President kristenmk@sbcglobal.net
December 8th was our first McGuire Dent Center activity for this year. We were able to make cute Christmas snacks with fruits and vegetables. The kids loved each activity. Our next event will be held at McGuire Dent Rec Center on January 12th. Please sign-up online to volunteer. Happy Holidays!
JLGC Ca len da r of Even ts
JANUARY 2013 8th: 6:30pm, Board Meeting, Mainland, Holly 10th: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fundraising, OPP Thank you Letters & wrap up 14th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm General Meeting 19th: 6pm, Provisional Social 22nd: Finance Meeting, 6:30 pm, Island, TA Building 23rd: 6:00 PM, Creating Connections, Packing food boxes @ MI Lewis Center Dickinson 28th: 6pm, Provisional Meeting FEBRUARY 2013 5th: 6:30pm, Board Meeting, Island, Amanda 11TH: 6pm Social, 6:30pm, General Meeting BOARD MEETING 15th: Membership Financial Status Change Deadline DATES: 15th: Chairmen budget recommendations Deadline January 8: Mainland 16th: 1pm, Provisional Social February 5: Island 20th: Tropical Topics due March 6: Mainland 25th: 6pm, Provisional Meeting April 2: Island ****MARDI GRAS GALVESTON 1ST-12th**** MARCH 2013 May 7: Island 1st: Job Descriptions Due 6th: 6:30pm, Board Meeting, Mainland, Jennifer 11th-15th: GALVESTON ISD, SPRING BREAK 18th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm General Meeting 20th: Tropical Topics due 22nd: TBA Spring Market Preview Party 23rd: Fundraising OPP Spring Market Set up; Sunrise Soiree 25th: 6pm Provisional Meeting & Social 26th: 4pm-8pm, Placement Interviews 27th: 4pm-6pm, Placement Interviews APRIL 2013 2nd: 6:30, Board Meeting, Island, Jocelyn (JOINT BOARD WITH NEW VP’S) 8th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm, General Meeting 13th: 6pm, Provisional Social 13th: 4-7 PM, Beachside Kitchen Tour 15th: 6pm Provisional Meeting 20th: Tropical Topics due 30th: Cookbook Point Deadline MAY 2013 1st: Annual Reports Due 7th: (tentative…Amanda decides time/place) Board Meeting/Celebration of year end 13th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm Meeting, Annual Dinner 15th: Check request reimbursement Deadline
2012-2013 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR Meeting Attendance: • Attend at least 6 of the 8 General Membership meetings • Attend at least 6 of the 8 Provisional meetings • Attend at least 1 of the 6 Get to Know You events • Attend at least 3 of the 6 fundraising workshops • Attend Annual Dinner General Membership meetings are typically held the second Monday of every month between September and April. Provisional meetings are usually held the third Monday of each month. For both, the social begins at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that several meeting dates are adjusted due to holidays. Attendance is optional at all events listed in blue. Attendance is mandatory at one of the six Get to Know You events listed in red. Attendance is mandatory at three of the six of the workshops listed in green. January 10, 6:30 – 8:30 Thank You Letters/Wrap Up Spring Creek BBQ, League City January 14 General Meeting TBA January 19, 6:00 Provisional Social Game Night, Trueheart-Adriance Bldg January 28 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, Galveston (delayed due to Martin Luther King Day) February 11 General Meeting Elk’s Lodge, Galveston Island February 16, 1:00 Provisional Social Tour of Haak Winery, Santa Fe February 25 Provisional Meeting Panera Bread, League City (delayed due to President’s Day) March 18 General Meeting TBA (delayed due to Spring Break) March 22 Spring Market Preview Party San Luis Resort, Galveston Island March 23 Spring Market Setup San Luis Resort, Galveston Island March 23 Sunrise Soiree San Luis Resort, Galveston Island March 25 Provisional Meeting and Social The Spot, Galveston Island (delayed due to Spring Break) Mid-March Placement Interviews Scheduled with your advisor April 8 General Meeting Elk’s Lodge, Galveston Island April 13, 6:00 Provisional Social AMF Star Lanes Bowling, Texas City April 15 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, Galveston May 13 Annual Dinner TBA May 18, 6:00 End of year Provisional Party Garden House, Galveston Island
December 5, 2012 Dear Prospective Merchant, The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2013 Spring Market has moved to the renown San Luis Hotel and Resort on Galveston Island. Market festivities will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 22 & 23 of 2013. Friday, March 22, will host the “Evening at the Oasis” ticketed preview party from 6:00 - 9:00pm where guests will enjoy music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres by the pool as well as preview Market shopping. Saturday, March 23, will host the Spring Market free admission shopping extravaganza from 9am-4pm in the San Luis Hotel Ballroom. Last year’s event at South Shore Harbor had wonderful vendors that delighted our shoppers with unique and exciting items, and we look forward to continuing this tradition in Galveston. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please see the attached Spring Market Rules/Information/ Application and return the application as quickly as possible due to our limited space and availability. We are excited to bring this event to Galveston and look forward in helping to promote your business as well as raise money for the Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Natili Monsrud 2013 Spring Market Co-Chair (281) 236-3698 monsrud@sbcglobal.net
Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. Office: (409) 765-7646 www.jlgalveston.org
Our Mission: The Junior League of Galveston County, 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.
Application deadline January 15, 2013
Market Rules & Information 1. Dates and hours:
Friday, March 22, 2013 Saturday, March 23, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Preview Party & Shopping 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Market Shopping
2. Set up will begin on Friday, March 22 at 8:00 am and needs to be finished by 5:30 Friday evening for the Preview Party. Preview Party is a ticketed event in which patrons expect to preview market vendor booths. Upon arrival, please check in with JL Representative for booth location. There will be no pipe, draping or wall space available for vendors.
3. Merchandise must be contained within the designated booth space so not to infringe on booth neighbors.
4. Market will be locked up Friday night after the preview party. Vendors located in the hall may place merchandise inside the ballroom Friday night and remove it Saturday morning. Even though the San Luis is considered a safe venue, The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. does not take responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged merchandise.
5. As a shopping incentive, Spring Market will sell “Bargain Bracelets” to the shoppers. Vendors are encouraged to provide an incentive to the shopper with a bracelet. Incentives are up to the discretion of the vendor (ex: 10% or more off, buy one get one...etc) These incentives will be advertised on a card for shoppers. 6. Market will close at 4:00pm on Saturday; vendors are expected to break down, pack up, and vacate at this time.
7. Vendors will have access to complimentary refreshments during the Market. The San Luis has a Cafe nearby for food. 8. The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. will be unfolding a Market marketing strategy that will include publications on Galveston Island as well as the surrounding mainland areas. Advertising venues will include print, marque, and web avenues. We are excited to work with the San Luis in promoting this venue as well. 9. Booth fees are due with registration by January 15, 2013 and are non-refundable.
Application deadline January 15, 2013
SPRING MARKET 2013 MERCHANT CONTRACT / APPLICATION Business Name: (As will be published)
Legal Business Name:
Mailing address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Contact Name:
Email Address:
MERCHANDISE INFORMATION
Website:
Merchandise Price Range:
Please provide a specific description of all merchandise that will be represented in the show:
JUNIOR LEAGUE MARKET HISTORY Have you previously attended the Junior League of Galveston County Market as a Merchant?
YES
NO
Please list any other markets or Junior League gift markets in which you have recently participated:
Application deadline January 15, 2013
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please indicate your needs below: ______
10x10 Booth(s) in ballroom @ $185.00 each (non refundable) Each booth includes one 6’ table, linen and a chair)
$______
_______
6x4 Booth(s) in Foyer area @ $150.00 each (non refundable) $______ (Please note that booths in the Foyer area are recommended for vendors that only need use of a 6’ table. This will not be a 10x10 booth. Limited space available)
______
Electricity @ $15.00 each
$______ Total:
Will you be using the table set up provided with your booth?(please circle one) If you circle no, then your booth will not include a table.
$______
Yes No
BOOTHS WILL BE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. EACH BOOTH WILL BE A 10’X10’ BOOTH AND COMES WITH A 6’ TABLE WITH LINEN AND ONE CHAIR (PIPE AND DRAPE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED). IF YOU NEED ELECTRICITY FOR DISPLAY, EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO PUT YOU CLOSE TO AVAILABLE PLUGS, BUT THIS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. VENDOR MUST PROVIDE EXTENSION CORDS AND TAPE DOWN ALL WIRES FOR SAFETY. VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING UPLIGHTING FOR YOUR BOOTH. *The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. does not charge a percentage of sales. IN ORDER FOR PROPER PLACEMENT IN THE 2013 SPRING MARKET, WE REQUEST YOU PROVIDE COLOR PHOTOS OF YOUR MERCHANDISE ALONG WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION. AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE TO THE MARKET. APPLICATIONS/CONTRACTS ARE REVIEWED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
Please return the following as soon as possible to be considered for the 2013 Spring Market. Application deadline is January 15, 2013. All Vendors, whether accepted or declined, will be notified as soon as applications are reviewed. If your application/contract is not accepted, your payment will be returned to the address listed on the application. 1. 2. 3.
Complete Application/Contract Booth fee made payable to the Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. Supporting materials including merchandise photos for merchant selection
Please return all information to:
Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. Spring Market ~ Application 210 Kempner Galveston, Texas 77550 Office 409.765.7646 • www.jlgalveston.org
Co-Chair ~ Natili Monsrud~ monsrud@sbcglobal.net ~ 281-236-3698
Application deadline January 15, 2013