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Our Mission The Junior League of San Antonio, 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.
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Board of directors Debbie Callihan-Dingle President Lisa Ebrom President-Elect Kristen Henry Treasurer Lauren McLaughlin Treasurer-Elect Carrie Lane Board Secretary Ariana Barbour Community Council Chair Mireya Gideon Membership Development Council Chair Janet Peavy Fund Development Council Chair Erica Ellis Communications Council Chair Korrie Lawson Planning Council Chair Cameron Armstrong Board Member-at-Large Sakkara Biggs Assistant to the President Jenny Hall Nominating Committee Chair Reagan Neumann Bylaws Committee Chair/Parliamentarian Denise Theime Vice Chair of Research and Development Barbara Mohs Sustaining Advisor to the Board jlsa staff Lupita A. Castrejon-Tijerina Managing Director 210.225.1861 ext. 302 / lupita@jlsa.org Shannon Grabill Financial Administrator 210.225.1861 ext. 301 / shannon@jlsa.org Megan E. Gallaway Membership Program Administrator 210.225.1861 ext. 300 / megan@jlsa.org
Office info The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. 783 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, Texas, 78215 T:210.225.1861 F:210.225.6832 Email: info@jlsa.org Office hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm
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President’s Message Debbie Callihan-Dingle President 2012-2013
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elcome Back!! I’m so very excited to kick off the official start to the new JLSA year. While we have not yet had league-wide meetings, your council and committee chairs have been hard at work planning opportunities and activities – both beloved and new. The Olé Committee has worked all summer long selecting merchants, calling on sponsors, and planning events. Please mark your calendar for October 24 – 27 for some great parties and even better shopping. It’s hard to believe it’s only a few short weeks away. A couple of weeks ago, we held the first JLSA golf tournament. Designed to be a small fundraiser, the event far exceeded the $2500 net that was budgeted. Many thanks to the special events ladies who organized the day! As you know, we took the management of the Bright Shawl back in July 2011. The tearoom is open for lunch every weekday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. As your schedule permits, please stop in for lunch. As JLSA members, we get 25% off the daily buffet and 10% off the à la carte menu. I invite you to join us for the first General Membership meeting on September 11 where some of these new opportunities will be unveiled. You’ll be the first to discover the new fabulous series on Taboo subjects the Education & Training committee has planned; you’ll get to hear firsthand about the impact the JLSA has had in the community from a special guest speaker; and, of course, you’ll get to catch up with those Junior League friends you haven’t seen all summer! Debbie Callihan-Dingle 2012-13 President
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giving thanks to our JLSA COMMUNITY PARTNERs The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. is proud to partner with more than 60 agencies annually. Below are the 2012-13 agencies we partner with: AccessAbility Fest for San Antonio Alamo Area Development Corporation Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Art in the Park Artpace San Antonio Avance Battered Women’s and Children’s Shelter Bexar County Community Health Bexar County Family Justice Center Bexar County Community Health Collaborative Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation Big Brothers Big Sisters of South TX Boys Town Texas Brighton Center Cancer Center Council Catholic Charities Child Safe Children’s Bereavement Center Christian Senior Services Cibolo Nature Center City of Terrell Hills Clarity Child Guidance Center Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Family Endeavors, Fairweather Family Lodge Family Service Association Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Network Girls Inc. of San Antonio Girls on the Run Good Samaritan Community Services Goodwill Industries Green Spaces Alliance Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Guide Dogs of Texas Habitat For Humanity Hawthorne Acadamy Healy-Murphy Center Hill Country Mission for Health
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Inman Christian Center Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Kendall County Women’s Shelter La Presa Foundation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society MADD Main Plaza Conservancy McNay Museum of Art Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Northeast Senior Assistance Pathways Youth and Family Services Prevent Blindness Texas Rainbow House Rape Crisis Center Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Ronald McDonald House Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Center Salvation Army SAISD Student Showcase SAMM Shelter San Antonio Animal Advocates San Antonio Botanical Garden San Antonio Eye Bank San Antonio Fighting Back San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio Humane Society San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet San Antonio Museum of Art San Antonio State Hospital San Antonio Youth Seton Home SNIPSA Spina Bifida Texas St. PJ’s Children’s Home Starlight Children’s Foundation at Morgan’s Wonderland Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure Texas Public Radio Texas Organ Sharing Alliance Unicorn Center WINGS
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Remember to nomiNate Ok, Ladies, you’ve had all summer to rest and relax and catch your breath right?! Ha! Well as we all know, when the summer begins to wind down the JLSA starts to amp up. It is that time again, the time that the Nominating Committee begins its work to slate a new Board of Directors for 2013-2014. The Nominating Committee began meeting in August to prepare a slate that will be voted on by the membership in December. Therefore applications and nominations are being solicited now. If you know of someone or have worked with someone in the League that you think is a candidate for the Board, nominate them. You don’t have to wait for someone to nominate you; if you think you would enjoy being on the Board of Directors, if you think you have something to contribute, even if you aren’t sure you are ready, complete one of the nomination forms - The Nomination Committee has no idea if you are interested if you don’t speak up. Nomination applications can be found at www.jlsa.org under Resources/Forms/Nominating and the deadline to submit a nomination is September 18, 2012. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jenny Hall 2012-13 Nominating Committee Chair
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COMMUNITY
featured Story:
2012 Summer Reading Camp What do you get when you combine 40 second and third “They loved it!” says Countryman. graders, ten awesome JLSA volunteers, and activities that Camp afternoons were spent rotating through learning celebrate learning? Fun! stations in small groups led by a JLSA volunteer. First-year active, Katey Drexler observed that students enjoyed a The 6th annual Summer Reading Camp at Hawthorne nature walk where they picked up items to use in a photo Academy achieved its goal this summer: helping stuimprint. Other activities included a shoe box diorama of dents gain knowledge through explorative activities. “Kids lose background knowledge over the course of the water habitats, giraffes and zebras out of clothes pins for summer; Reading Camp helps bridge the gap,” first-year the African Savannah, and birdhouses. “We were able to active, Emily Countryman explains. Camp was held in the sneak in a little bit of learning and sharpen their skills just school library June 11-22, and involved a diverse range of a bit more while having a great time!” says Drexler of the unique activities. students with various reading skill levels. Reading Camp’s theme centered on animals and their habitats. Each morning of camp, students discovered the day’s habitat through a read-aloud story followed by an engaging science activity. Countryman shared her favorite science lesson: students were asked to put on latex gloves, one glove covered with Crisco. As students dipped both hands in cold water, they were amazed to experience that the Crisco-covered hand was a lot warmer—a concrete way to demonstrate how Arctic wildlife’s blubber layer works as insulation from the freezing cold.
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Our volunteers worked hard planning such exciting days for the students, coming up with the most creative and entertaining ways to deliver the curriculum to students. Despite the amount of effort, both Countryman and Drexler enjoyed their experiences and would recommend Reading Camp as a placement to JLSA members next year! To learn more about this Placement, please contact Julie Moczygemba at 210-487-9128 or jmoczy@att.net.
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members making impacts Sarah Wannarka
As another League year begins, the JLSA is missing a familiar face. Last year’s Membership Development Chair, Sarah Wannarka, is working in Kabul, Afghanistan as a Senior Legal Advisor for the United States Department of Justice Rule of Law Program. During this year-long assignment, Sarah has been tasked to train and mentor Afghan prosecutors. In an interview with the AJLI, Sarah explained that as a prosecutor for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio and through membership and leadership positions within various Junior Leagues over the last five years, she relishes “the opportunity to foster and encourage young leaders.” She continues, “The beauty of the Junior League is that while we get to foster women as leaders, we also get to help the community at the same time. I would suppose that is why I was so attracted to the opportunity to mentor and train Afghan women. Not only would it help them as individuals but it would also help the entire Afghan community.”
new Sustainer class donates a new sign Next time you visit the Bright Shawl make sure to take notice of the new sign donated by the 2011-12 sustainer class. In many past years, the new sustaining class has purchased an item for the League upon their exit. Gifts have ranged from the gavel we use to call meetings to order, to a podium sign with the JLSA logo, to the beautiful sign that now resides just inside the main doors by the ballroom entrance to the Bright Shawl. We are thrilled to recognize those who contributed to this sign and extend our sincere thanks for helping to make the Bright Shawl a better place for us all. The members who contributed to the sign are: Michele Bishop, Lori Harn, Tonya Howell, Tricia Cantwell, Caroline Chavez, Susie Bacon, Andrea Jones, Kendra Willoughby, Misty Kelley, Alix Allen, Paige Bitter, Sarah Fielden, Jody Lutz, Laurie Latham, Amy McLin, Cynthia Kerby, Teri Cardenas, Amanda Williams, Amber Japhet, and Anna Melissa Cavazos.
Sarah’s enthusiasm for the League and her great sense of adventure in pursuing personal career goals are incredibly inspiring and truly embody the mission of the JLSA. We wish Sarah the best of luck and look forward to bombarding her with questions upon her return! The full AJLI interview can be found at http://connected.ajli.org/2012/05/
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FUNDRAISING
Holiday olÉ Market 2012 “Shoppertainment” One of JLSA’s premiere fundraising
will feature a tween fashion show
events is just around the corner! The
for young ladies and their mothers,
ever-anticipated Holiday Olé Market
hosted by Allie G’s Tweens Boutique.
will take place Wednesday, October 24th
Saturday’s family event, “Pajamas and
through Saturday, October 27th. Themed
Pancakes” is fun for the entire family
“Shoppertainment,” this cannot-be-
and includes a reading by Miss Anasta-
missed community event aims to have
sia from the Twig Book Shop, balloon
something for everyone, with the
animals, and face painting. These new
Olé Request: Fulfilled!
ultimate goal of increasing financial
events were created to give League
support for and awareness of the JLSA.
members and community families a
A big thank you to all those moms,
Crossing off your holiday shopping
chance to experience Olé together.
sisters, grandmothers, and aunts out there who responded so quickly to the Olé Tween fashion show call for models! We have 60 tween girls signed up to model in the Starstruck Fashion Show. Thanks so much for your support!
ADDICTED TO PINTEREST? If you spend hours pinning and repinning, there’s some good news for you Holiday Olé Market is now on Pinterest! Get a head start on your shopping: http://pinterest.com/holidayolemrkt/
list has never been more fun or more rewarding knowing that net proceeds
As always, General Shopping hours will
from the event go to JLSA’s community
start Thursday at noon and wrap up
programs and related projects.
Saturday at 5 p.m.
The event will kick off with the Preview
The Olé Committee is working hard
Party on Wednesday evening, an event
to make this year’s Holiday Olé Market
that includes both live and silent auc-
another amazing event for you, your
tions, live music by the Pictures, and
families and friends!
opening-night access to the shopping areas, housing more than 90 vendors
Go to www.jlsa.org/?nd=ole_home for
this year. Thursday’s special events will
tickets and all event information. Look-
begin with “Ready, Set, Shop,” featur-
ing forward to seeing you there!
ing speaker Rosemary Kowalski, a local philanthropist and Chairman of the full-service, special events company, RK Group. “Girl’s Night Out,” sponsored by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, will usher in the weekend with a designer handbag silent auction and food provided by Brio Tuscan Grille. Remember that you can always upgrade your ticket and enjoy special Lee-tini’s in the VIP lounge! The Olé committee is excited about its two new events this year! Friday evening’s, “Starstruck” A Red Carpet Event,
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2012-2013 JLSA Donors Crystal
Joanne Holshouser
Shirley Neichoy
San Antonio Eye Center
Jessie Kardys
Shanna Kilgore
Platinum
Lisa Keller
Lenka Lehmann
Valero Energy Foundation
Priscilla Lupe
Judy Tesoro Tesoro
Three Star Ventures
Dodi Manning
Olivia Hunte
Gold
Geraldine Mcgarraugh
Katie Preis
Capital Group Companies
Barbara Meyer
Sandrine Shelton-Denbow
Silver
Lisa Munoz
Rebekah Negrete
CHRISTUS Health
Sue Newell
Brianna Brown
Wave Healthcare
Marti O’Brien
Kristen Palme
Copper
Avery O’Hare
Brooke McGilloway
The Porter Loring Family
Oppenheimer Blend
Ninette Cox
Smith Bits a Schlumberger Co.
Harrison & Tate
Shelia Wolfe
Lee Michaels
Harriet Peavy
Callie Latham
JLSA Gift
Susan Pfeiffer
Marguerite Dreiss
Wortham Insurance & Risk
Syndi Phillips
In-kind
Management
Buffy Smolens
Broadway Daily Bread (De
Jackson-Meyer Insurance &
Debbie Strus MD
Zavala Location)
Risk Management
Mary Pat Stumberg
Above Par Promotions
Media Bar Productions, LLC
Laura Talley
Republic National
JLSA Donor
Catherine Taylor
Distributing Company
Anne Ballantyne
Terry Touhey
TPC-San Antonio
Lisa Blonkvist
Peggy Trieschmann
JW Marriott Hill Country
Ann Brown
Caroline Trotman
Resort
Dianne Carlson
Nancy Zachry
Harley Davidson Havalina
Mary Cates
Cameron Armstrong
Drew Advertising, LLC
Marjorie Davis
Holly Perry
Quarry Golf Course
Olive Davis
Mari Tamez
The Plaza Club
Cristina Escobedo
Jill Vassar
CHRISTUS Health
Patricia Frost
Tracey Krause
Lee Michaels
Diana Geis
Haley Buchman
Gretchen Garceau-Kragh
Stephanie Gossen
Candy Bagby
Beverly Guerra
Mallory Belt
Cornelia Herff
Kate Stevenson
bright shawl: updates Please join us Monday through Friday for lunch at the Bright Shawl. There is a daily lunch buffet as well as a full menu filled with salads and sandwiches. Members who show their membership card will receive 25% off of the daily buffet and 10% off when ordering from the menu. Hours are from 11 am until 2 pm. Join us from 5:00-8:00 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month for “Wine” Down Wednesday at the Bright Shawl! The $14.95 price includes two glasses of house wine and assorted appetizers. For $6.00 more, you can order off of the tapas menu. The Bright Shawl has space to hold JLSA member events!
The JLSA blogs! Don’t forget to check it out: juniorleaguesa.blogspot.com
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spotlight on: sustainer Jenny Fish transferred to JLSA in 2002. Despite her many activities outside the League, Fish provides a great example of being an involved member. During the Walk San Antonio signature project, Fish found “inspiration to serve the community and my fellow League members with my whole heart.” Fish raved about her placement in SA Works where she learned about the needs of our community. Her advice for young members is pointed: connect with the women you serve with. “You will find your League experience more fulfilling if you have a friend to take this journey with you.”
spotlight on: membership Many of us still feel we’re learning the ropes for our first couple of years in JLSA. For Julie Moczygemba, however, her new active year has been defined by her decision to take a leadership role in the League. Julie’s actually wearing two hats for JLSA this year, serving as a chairperson for both Reading Camp and Fete du Cuvee. In one role, as a Reading Camp leader, Julie’s able to use her expertise gained as a fourth-grade teacher to excite kids about learning and literacy. In her other position as Fete cochair, she’s in a learning role, as she strengthens relationships within the League and brings in funding to make community projects possible. Julie’s not just learning the ropes in JLSA; she’s blazing a trail for other members to follow by reminding us to use our skills, talents and passion to serve our community.
spotlight on: new member Allison Sumners is about helping others. And, those she helps include not only people, but animals as well. In addition to her full-time job with Haven for Hope and her volunteer work with JLSA, Allison also shares her time and her home with some furry friends – she has been fostering pets for the past two years, taking them in to her home and giving them safety, security and affection. Allison already has obviously a heart for service, and as a new member of JLSA, she’s hoping to use her talents and generosity to build new relationships, make friends and strengthen our San Antonio community.
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meet the board: board member spotlight Debbie Callihan-Dingle What does Debbie Callihan-Dingle do? A lot of volunteer service as the new President of JLSA. However, that isn’t the only hat she wears. Debbie is also an educator, a Francophile, a Baylor Bear and a newlywed. She’s prepared to spend a lot of time juggling this upcoming year to make our League even stronger and more impactful in the San Antonio community. How did she prepare? By filling a variety of placements during her years as a League member. Debbie’s handled quite a few JLSA roles, including working with Rummage Sale, as a new member mentor and as treasurer. She’s gained experience in each of these positions, as well as from mentors like Carolyn Karger, Gretchen Garceau-Kragh, Cathy Scanlon and a host of other JLSA past-presidents. So, how does Debbie suggest moving into JLSA leadership? By learning about the areas you’re interested in, then jumping right in. “Seize every opportunity you’re given to learn something new,” Debbie advised. For those who think JLSA presidency might a be a future aspiration, she suggests taking time to become well-acquainted with the League as a whole by “asking questions and seeking experience on several councils.” With her experience in leadership and her optimistic, can-do attitude, Debbie is ready and willing to give her time and talents to JLSA. We’re grateful and excited to see the heights JLSA can reach under her guidance.
JLSA Fun Facts More than 88 years ago, a group of 11 women organized The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. with a vision of making a difference in the lives of women and children in San Antonio. Today’s JLSA includes more than 1,200 women committed to promoting vountarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action of trained volunteers. JLSA touches more than 60 San Antonio non-profits, contributing more than 10,000 volunteer hours, project management
Get involved! The Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. offers many opportunities for members to become involved. Log on to the website, Like us on Facebook, or Follow us on Twitter to stay informed of upcoming events such as: • JLSA Running Club • JLSA Book Club • Member Social Events • JLSA Mom’s Group
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AMIGOS&NEWS
NEWS AMIGOS is an acronym for A Mission In Giving Others Support. This year, AMIGOS wants to grow in its mission and support all members in whatever it is they are going through. In order to do this, your help is needed! Please notify us when you are celebrating an engagement, wedding, a new baby, a graduation etc. In addition, we are here to support you during the not-so-good times. Please inform us (amigos@jlsa.org) so that we can help during types of hardship, illness and the loss of a loved one. If you know of a fellow league member who could use some praise or assistance please feel free to contact AMIGOS on her behalf. Announcing Our Little Leaguers: • Kiley Shipley and Daryl Lange welcomed Merrick Charles - (March 26) weighing 7 lbs., 19 in. • Annie and Rock Kearney welcomed Ava Carrington on April 11. • Sarah and Jeff Brouillard welcomed James William - (April 17) weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz., 19.5 in. • Lauren and Ryan Malitz welcomed Elise on April 17. • Megan and Shay Bluntzer welcomed James Owen - (April 28) weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz., 20.5 in. • Lilly and Alan Gretzinger and welcomed Edward John - (June 3) weighing 7 lb. 15 oz., 20.5 in. • Catie and Britt Eastland welcomed Elizabeth Anne - (June 4) weighing 7 lbs. 6oz., 19.75 in. • Echo and Harry Walby welcomed Preston Knox - (June 7) weighing 10 lbs. 3 oz., 22 in. • Sarah and Aaron McKee welcomed Cole Andrew - (May 9) weighing 9 lbs. 11 oz., 21.5 in. • Tabbetha and Rocco Greco welcomed Ariana Michael - (July 20) 8 lbs. 1oz., 20.5 in. Newly Engaged: • Linda Erdos is engaged to Kyle Gunter, and they will marry on November 3, 2012. Newly Married: • Shanna Kilgore married Philip Rodriguez on May 19, 2012. • Debbie Callihan married Brian Dingle on June 17, 2012. Your Corresponding
Jamie Burgbacher (A) (from Augusta GA)
Resignation:
Secretary handles the
Melanie Cazier (A) (from Austin TX)
Christy Little (A)
administrative details
Linda Molina
Nicole Cangelosi (A) (from Dallas TX) of membership, includ- Kathy Vilfordi (A) (from Dallas TX) ing transfers of mem-
Sheri Gibson (A)
bership, resignations,
Transfer Out:
Melissa Rosson (A)
reinstatements and
Elisa Ramirez (NM) (to Austin TX)
Janine Kadin (A)
membership status
Amie Mathews (A) (to Dallas TX)
Margaret Legault (A)
changes. If you have a
Kendra Roller (A) Kendra Rogers (A)
Ashley Lowe (NM) (to Houston TX)
Amy Samuelson (A)
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Tammera Friedeck (A) (to Houston TX)
Mickey O’Donnell (S)
Linda Molina, correspondingsecretary@jlsa.org.
Lindsay Bloomer (A) (to Nashville TN)
Susie De Koch (NM/A)
Shawna Kubicek (A) (to Houston TX)
Kay Fitch (S)
Transfer In:
Katie Bowen (A) (to Austin TX)
Laura Klise (S)
Kimberly Britton (S) (from Fort Worth TX)
Meera Ballal (A) (to Nashville TN)
Annie De Koch (NM/A)
Susanna Knouse (A) (from Washington DC)
Savannah Blackburn (A) (to Midland TX)
Joan Goade (S)
Townsend Jordan (A) (from New Orleans LA)
Rebecca Dumas (SNR) (to Collin Co. TX)
Janine Radke (S)
Laura Navarro (A) (from Dallas TX)
Kate Halinski (A)
Claire Odom (A) (from Bryan/College Station TX)
Reinstatement:
Marian Suarez (A)
Shannon Collins (S) (from Jackson MS)
Carolyn Johnson (S)
Denise Reams-White (S)
Amy Rygmyr (A) (from Denver CO)
Frances McDougall (S)
Sabrina Paniagua (NM drop)
Jill Henle-Rall (A) (from Orange Co. CA)
Sherie Johnson (A)
Shannon Boyle Jenn (A)
Andrea Collins (A) (from Dallas TX)
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Save the Date! San Antonio Cellar Classic The 2013 Junior League fine wine auction, Fête du Cuvée, is partnering with MAX’s Wine Dive as well as Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden to bring you the San Antonio Cellar Classic, an annual celebration of food and wine. Taste over 100 fine wines from around the world and indulge in delicious chef-crafted specialties. Join fellow wine lovers and foodies on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pearl Brewery Stables for the biggest wine tasting of the year! General admission tickets are $35/person until October 6, and $40/person after October 6 and at the door. VIP tickets are available for $80/person, and provide access to even more wines and exclusive food samplings. In addition, there will be a reserve dinner on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. where you can enjoy an exclusive 5-course dinner, from the MAX’s Wine Dive kitchen of the very talented Chef James Moore, a Fête du Cuvée Featured Chef. Tickets are $125/person or $225/couple and include tax and gratuity. Save the date and make plans to attend! A portion of proceeds will benefit the Junior League of San Antonio. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.sanantoniocellarclassic.com/index.php
Corresponding Secretary’s report, continued: Sarah Berce (A) Alice Relkin (A) Carol Bunge (A) Priscilla Camacho (A) Joane Grieder (S) Christina Saunders (A) Melissa Honeycutt (A) ( bad standing) Status Change: Amy Leath (AR to ANR) Sandra Blanton (AR to ANR) Cassandra Hedgpeth (AR to ANR) Tiffany Fallows (NM/AR to ANR)
Are you a whiz in the kitchen? Log on to the JLSA website and submit your recipe for consideration for Fresh Flavors, the JLSA’s first cookbook in 30 years.
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Sustainer Luncheon General Membership Meeting Board Meeting President’s Chat General Membership Meeting San Antonio Cellar Classic President’s Chat Holiday Olé Market Board Meeting Community Meetings Prospective Members Meeting President’s Chat Board Meeting General Membership Meeting Board Meeting President’s Chat 2
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