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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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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: JOY MCGAUGH

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CATIE WHITE

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COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

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EDITH MCALLISTER: CELEBRATING A LEGACY

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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MELISSA LEONARD & ALISSA FOREMAN

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JLSA DAY!

CASINO FOR A CAUSE: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS

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SOCIAL BUZZ AMIGOS:

A MISSION IN GIVING OTHERS SUPPORT

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SUSTAINER LUNCHEON

COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL Melanie Tawil Vice President of Communications Megan Bluntzer Vice President-Elect of Communications Brandis Davis E-Blast Coordinator Rebekah Perez Graphic Designer Cassie Alford Graphic Designer Caitlin Irwin Historian Lisa Lautenschlaeger Layout Editor Jessica Lofton Print Publications Manager Jessie Moore Publications Assistant

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Laura Tannenbaum League Photographer Amanda Gentis Public Relations Manager Elizabeth Pomager Social Media Coordinator Meredith Balzen Website Manager Hayley Almaraz Writer / Council Liason Laurel Dixon Writer / Council Liason Sophia Dove Writer / Council Liason Cathy Scanlon Hrncir Sustaining Advisor to the Communications Council

ON OUR COVER: ALEXIS POLANCO, DUSADEE "PINK" MARTIN, AND ANNE EDMUNDS AGUIRRE HELP BEAUTIFY ARNOLD PARK ON THE SOUTHSIDE AT I LOVE JLSA DAY!

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Paving the Way Together

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he Junior League of San Antonio has weathered a lot of change over the last nine and a half decades.

We have also left an indelible footprint across our city.

We created docent programs at the San Antonio Zoo and the McNay Art Museum; we started a children’s clinic, waited tables in our Bright Shawl Tea Room, and trained future community leaders through programs like LeaderBOARD. We helped the late Dela White, who we were fortunate to count among our ranks, to open Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children, and we continue to award two full scholarships to deserving students there every year. We literally paved the way for walks through Brackenridge Park with our first Signature Project, creating the trails that visitors still traverse today. We tackled literacy and childhood obesity, and in the wake of those projects, our members created a new 501(c)(3), SAReads, and built programs at Boys & Girls Club and Girls, Inc. Our members volunteered at the World’s Fair at Hemisfair Park in 1968, and fifty years later, we still return to the park every year for our annual ¡VIVA! SA Race fundraiser.

We are grateful for the paths paved for us by women who, when our organization was founded, could not own property in their own names; by the women who held down the home front during World War II; by the leaders of the 1970s and 1980s who continued to fight for women’s equality and opened up doors in the workplace their mothers could have only dreamed of; and by our current members, who work every day toward a future where women achieve full equity in all areas of our society. Through all of the volunteer projects our JLSA members have created, staffed, and executed since 1924,

we have built an incredible bench of women leaders for this city – and we’re just getting started.

Among our membership, you will find doctors, lawyers, teachers, soldiers, mayors, dentists, business owners, stay-at-home mothers – women representing every sector of our economy. What makes us unique as an organization is that, in JLSA, we all walk on a level playing field. The member’s competency and commitment, not her degrees or vocation, are what make her stand out. The Junior League is a safe place to achieve success, make mistakes, and, in the process, develop skills that can propel a woman into leadership beyond her wildest dreams, whether that be in the workforce, in JLSA, or in any number of other volunteer leadership roles.

Whether you are a donor, sponsor, community partner, or member, your partnership with and support of JLSA has helped change the lives not only of the hundreds of thousands of clients we have served through volunteer work, but also the lives of the women who are our members. As we celebrate our 95th anniversary this year, we look back with deep pride and immense respect for the paths our members have paved in the past, and we can’t wait to share with you the paths we will continue to pave for the next generation of leaders.

Sincerely, Joy McGaugh

#JLSA95 #WeCan

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Passion for a Purpose Luncheon Friday, April 5, 2019 Stars at Night Ballroom Henry B. Gonzรกlez Convention Center

Featuring Guest Speaker Jenna Bush Hager Jenna Hager is a contributing correspondent on NBC's Today show and an editor-at-large for Southern Living magazine.

She is also the author of The New York Times best seller Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, which she wrote after traveling to Latin America in 2006 as an intern with UNICEF. Ana's Story is based on the life of a 17-year-old single mother with HIV, who struggles to shield her child from the life she had of abuse and neglect.

Hager remains involved with UNICEF and is currently the chair of its Next Generation initiative, which is dedicated to reducing childhood deaths around the world.

Hager holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also co-author of the children's books Read All About It! and Our Great Big Backyard.

Hager is the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. In 2008, she married Henry Hager. Jenna and Henry are the proud parents of their daughters, Margaret Laura "Mila" and Poppy Louise Hager.

To inquire about table sponsorship opportunities, please email luncheon@jlsa.org

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2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO IS A CLIFTONSTRENGTHS速-BASED ORGANIZATION. ALL ACTIVE AND NEW MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE CLIFTONSTRENGTHS速 ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPED BY GALLUP, INC. AND BASED ON RESEARCH PIONEERED BY DON CLIFTON. THE ASSESSMENT IDENTIFIES A PERSON'S UNIQUE SEQUENCE OF 34 THEMES OF TALENT AND SHOWS PEOPLE HOW TO SUCCEED BY DEVELOPING THEM INTO CLIFTONSTRENGTHS速. THE PROGRAM IS UTILIZED BY ORGANIZATIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD TO DEVELOP PEOPLE TO BECOME GREAT AT WHAT THEY ARE NATURALLY GOOD AT. WE ASKED OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: WHICH OF YOUR TOP 5 CLIFTONSTRENGTHS速 IS YOUR FAVORITE?

JOY MCGAUGH

YVONNE K. ADDISON

COURTNEY A. MAY

PRESIDENT WOO

PRESIDENT-ELECT STRATEGIC

TREASURER POSITIVITY

COURTNEY RINGELSTEIN

DAWN WALKER

ANNE EDMUNDS AGUIRRE

TREASURER-ELECT POSITIVITY

BOARD SECRETARY LEARNER

VP OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

EMILY DAUGHERTY

KATIE KINDER DEBAUCHE

MELANIE TAWIL

VP OF MEMBERSHIP MAXIMIZER

VP OF FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

VP OF COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITY

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TARA SHELTON

HEATHER BLAZI

KRISTEN PALME

VP OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT HARMONY

VP OF PLANNING RESPONSIBILITY

BOARD MEMBER-AT-LARGE ACTIVATOR

SARA BRISEÑO GERRISH

CRYSTAL FULLER

LAUREN MALITZ

VICE CHAIR OF TRAINING & EDUCATION LEARNER

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR ACTIVATOR

MOMENTOUS OCCASIONS CHAIR HARMONY

CHRISSIE JOHNSON

STEPHANIE REESE

DEBBIE CALLIHAN-DINGLE, ED.D.

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT BYLAWS CHAIR / PARLIAMENTARIAN FUTURISTIC INDIVIDUALIZATION

STAFF

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SUSTAINING ADVISOR TO THE BOARD STRATEGIC

LUPITA CASTREJÓN TIJERINA

ALEJANDRA DE LOS SANTOS

KASSIE SZOLKOVY

MANAGING DIRECTOR CONTEXT

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR ANALYTICAL

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITY

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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CATIE WHITE ARTICLE BY: SOPHIA DOVE

Poised and polished, Catie

White has a passion for purpose and civic duty that makes her a valuable asset to the Junior League of San Antonio. Originally from Birmingham, AL, she moved to San Antonio four years ago to work for the San Antonio Symphony, followed by the San Antonio Food Bank. Her love for the community is evident as she continues her work in the non-profit sector.

She currently works for YWCA San Antonio. White grew up in an artistic home where she frequented the ballet and symphony, which she credits for her love of music. She comes from a family of strong women: she has a sister who is studying mathematics and another who is a professional ballerina in Oklahoma City.

She says, “I especially admire my mother, who at one point in time chose a better life for me in the face of great hardship.”

Has there been anyone in particular that has had a memorable impact in your life?

My flute professor in college, Diane Boyd-Schultz. She is effortlessly professional, chic, and graceful. She was someone you worked hard to impress, and she was honest with her praise and correction alike. I wouldn’t be where I

Finish this sentence: “The Junior League has taught me…”

Women are completely capable and amazing, and all of us together are a force to be reckoned with.

How has joining the League impacted your life?

am today without graceful, confident, and strong women leaders.

Why JLSA? My director at the Food Bank, Katie Kinder DeBauche, told me about JLSA, and it seemed very similar to my interests. I love working together with people towards a common goal and making the world a better place. And why not do that with women who all care about that too?

I think the women of San

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Antonio have such a powerful presence.

I work in non-profit management, so it has helped me learn more about the other non-profit agencies as well as their impact in the community. Additionally, I have loved meeting other women who inspire and astound me.

Why do you think the Junior League of San Antonio is still relevant after 95 years?

In one of my favorite books, A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf says, “I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman.” This is often misquoted as, "For the majority of history, 'Anonymous' was a woman."

To me, that’s indicative of why the Junior League is so important, now more than ever. We need to give women the ability to showcase their talents and vision and support women in their journeys toward success. The fact that we went from being identified in our own directory by our husband’s first and last names to listing our own is important. We are women with the talent, creativity, skills, and intellect that this world needs, and we can do that by being both graceful and formidable.

What has JLSA taught you about yourself?

As a musician, and in life, there are times where you feel like you’re the only person who experiences certain things. Isolation can set in quickly. But in JLSA, I feel like there are many women who have walked a similar path as mine, understand the need for connection and inclusivity, and work hard to make that a reality. And, just as a funny note, there is comfort in knowing that great women have also been lost at the first General Membership Meeting, and even still, they are making a huge difference in leadership in JLSA now.

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Let’s Get Technical: What is your favorite app?

Instagram How much screen time do you get?

I try to limit it, but it seems that I’m always on the phone engaging with people. So, about 16 hours a day.

What three tech items can you not live without? iPhone, laptop, smart TV Android or Apple?

Apple What would your hashtag be? #rolltide because I’m a proud University of Alabama alumna.

If you could work in any tech position, what would it be?

I would work as the Community Outreach and Engagement Director for Codeup. I think what they do is revolutionary and empowering!

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COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ARTICLE BY: HAYLEY CORNELIUS ALMARAZ

The Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio is an organization that works with at-risk youth in our local communities that need support the most.

Members of their programs are provided with safe, supportive, and engaging opportunities to learn, play, and grow that they may not have access to outside of school. The San Antonio chapter of Boys & Girls Club serves over 9,000 members.

2018 marks the fourth year that the Junior League of San Antonio has partnered with the Calderon Clubhouse to educate members on healthy

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lifestyle choices as well as mentor participants and work with Boys & Girls Club staff to enhance their existing programs. Volunteers meet with members every other Tuesday for an hour and a half after school during the school year.

“This year, our curriculum has changed. In the past, we have focused mainly on the healthy habits curriculum; however, the Club asked us to introduce a new curriculum for them,” said JLSA Boys & Girls Club Committee Chair Nicole Drake. The new curriculum focuses more on communicating the importance of being active and teaching fun ways to exercise. Healthy snacks are still provided after the lesson and activities.

Drake, who was a Boys & Girls Club weekend volunteer before she became the Chair, says that her favorite part of her placement this year is having the opportunity to make such a big impact on the kids at the Club. JLSA’s programs also serve as a recruitment tool for the Club.

Members’ parents often ask about program offerings that teach the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for their children to take part in.

The Club’s partnership with the League and the programs that the League helps to facilitate allow the Club to meet the growing demands of parents.

While the committee has a great group of volunteers in place, the beginning of the League year and Boys & Girls Club project has not come without a few challenges.

“We have had difficulty with getting enough volunteers that are able to volunteer from 4:45-6:15 p.m. on a Tuesday,” said Drake. The Boys & Girls Club was also forced to cancel the weekend program that the League has helped run in the past due to lack of funding. Even if more funding were available, the Club felt that the funds would be better used in other areas, since weekend participation in programs had declined over the past few years. When asked how she felt about this change, Drake replied, “While we always knew this was a possibility, it is still sad to see that part of our program go.”

Even in light of a few setbacks, Drake and the other League volunteers remain positive about the project, and Drake is looking forward to getting to know all of the

volunteers better throughout the year.

In addition to their sessions on Tuesdays, volunteers enjoyed supporting the annual Thanksgiving dinner held at the Boys & Girls Club’s Calderon Branch. “The dinner served 500 people, and we donated 75 pies. We also set up a booth where the kids came to do a fun activity and made their own healthy trail mix,” said Drake.

The Junior League of San Antonio is thankful for the opportunities we have to build relationships with children in our community through projects like our partnership with Boys & Girls Club.

DONATING TO ALF SHOWS LOYALTY TO YOUR LEAGUE – THAT YOU BELIEVE IN THE MISSION OF JLSA AND YOU WANT TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. MAKE A $95 DONATION IN HONOR OF OUR 95TH ANNIVERSARY, AND WHEN YOU DONATE A DOLLAR AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO OUR ANNIVERSARY YEAR EVERY YEAR THROUGH OUR CENTENNIAL IN 2023 - 2024, YOU WILL JOIN OUR CENTENNIAL

CIRCLE! CENTENNIAL CIRCLE DONORS WILL BE PROVIDED

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND WILL BE INVITED TO AN EXCLUSIVE DONOR RECEPTION IN OUR 100TH YEAR. FOR THOSE DONORS WHO JOIN OUR 1924

SOCIETY - $500 OR MORE DONATED DURING THE LEAGUE YEAR

- EVERY YEAR THROUGH OUR CENTENNIAL, THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION AND BENEFITS AS A

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making an impact in our community y FUNDING ARTS& MUSIC EDUCATION AWARDS

$500

$850

would fund snacks/drinks for performers backstage at the FAME Awards

would fund trophies for all 12 finalist groups at the FAME Awards

$750 will provide the necessary materials to complete 16 STEM lessons for Girls Inc.

$5,000 will provide fifty $100 scholarships to local girls to attend JLSA’s Science Camp at Girls Inc.’s Glenda Woods Girls University

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$50

will buy plants for use in a spring gardening project at Eastside Community Garden

will buy 13 bags of mulch for use in our gardening project at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

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$400

¡VÁMONOS!

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

purchases Halloween costumes for 21 pediatric patients at University Hospital for a Halloween parade and trick-or-treating party

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$35

will buy tools for volunteers to use in Community Gardens across San Antonio

will provide race entry for one girl participating in ¡VÁMONOS!, JLSA's partnership with Girls Inc. and Hemisfair, that trains girls to run the ¡VIVA! SA Race

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EDITH MCALLISTER: CELEBRATING A LEGACY ARTICLE BY: SOPHIA DOVE

The sidewalk leading to the McAllister residence is lined with full, mature trees that seem to embrace the place Edith McAllister called home for nearly 60 years. The numerous awards that decorate the windows surrounding her front door captivate visitors and are a reminder that McAllister was more than any single project or organization. She was an integral part of so many projects and efforts that spanned the 100 years of her life. One does not have to look far to see the impact she had on the city. She lived a long and dedicated life and was famous for being one of the busiest women in San Antonio. Legend has it she served on over 20 boards at one time.

McAllister met her husband Walter McAllister, Jr. in San Antonio while attending Jefferson High School and married him after college.

She loved her new family and was especially fond of her father-inlaw, Mayor Walter McAllister, Sr. Her daughter Taddy McAllister calls him one of the most influential figures in McAllister’s life and says “she emulated him to some extent.” According to the San Antonio Library’s series Voices of San Antonio, McAllister described enjoying the responsibility of joining the prominent family and felt obligated to carry on the mayor’s life work along with the opportunities afforded through their family connections. She said that while “Mayor Mac” intimidated many, she was not daunted. He respected her ability to “keep up” in conversations.

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and did not accept the traditional roles or activities of most women of her time. She stated, “I did not want to sit and play cards all day and wonder what in the world my children were doing.” Instead, she felt compelled to focus on her civic career “one step at a time.”

She joined the Junior League of San Antonio in 1951 and began her League career volunteering with the Sunshine Cottage, back

when it was located at Landa Library. Throughout the years, she volunteered in various other roles such as modeling in the Style Show for the 1956-1957 season and handling public relations for the League’s Rummage Sale. She was honored as the 1981 Volunteer Extraordinaire, the League’s second honoree after Mag Tobin, who received the honor in 1980.

Outside of the Junior League, McAllister worked on countless projects that helped shape the city. Most notably, she was the first woman in the United States to chair a United Way campaign.

She sat on the University of Texas at San Antonio Development

Board and was president of the Southwest Craft Center, which became the Southwest School of Art. Richard Calvert, past president of the Order of the Alamo, worked with McAllister when she was Mistress of the Robes and also on the United Way board. He describes McAllister as dedicated and talented. Calvert explains, “She was a dynamo.

Whatever she got involved with, she took very seriously. I applauded her, because she was capable and did a great job. You had to respect what she was doing, and it felt good knowing her. She was a good person.”

Taddy McAllister says her mother credited JLSA with launching her interest in civic life. McAllister never sat on the JLSA Board of Directors or held a high-profile leadership position, but she was still a leader by definition. Current President Joy McGaugh points to McAllister as an inspiration to all League members, adding, “You don’t have to be the president of the Junior League to be a leader or make a difference.” McAllister lived fully and simply did what she had to do. As JLSA approaches its 100th anniversary, Taddy has a message for the membership, saying, “As a person who lived to 100 herself, she loved the Junior League and honored it for its role in her own life, and if pressed she might hope it would have a similar effect on young women coming up. We need you!” As JLSA celebrates Edith McAllister’s long list of accolades, it is important to remember her lifelong dedication to service began with her role as a member of the Junior League of San Antonio.

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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MELISSA LEONARD & ALISSA FOREMAN ARTICLE BY: SOPHIA DOVE After proper introductions,

Alissa Foreman curtly declined my request to record our interview. I was caught completely off-guard and fumbled for a response as her mother, Melissa Leonard, quickly assured me Alissa was just playing. Alissa’s sarcastic sense of humor broke the ice, and Melissa’s maternal assurance swept in without skipping a beat as the two shared in playful banter.

Together they are able to experience the Junior League in a unique way – Melissa and Alissa are a mother-daughter duo who are both in the 20182019 New Member Class of the Junior League of San Antonio. They encourage each other and strive to better the community and themselves.

Professionally, Melissa helps foster children find their forever homes, and Alissa is the Venue Director at Don Strange Ranch.

Has there been anyone in particular that has had a memorable impact in your life?

Who & why?

Alissa: [Melissa]’s mine, because for a long time she was a single mother, raising kids, going to school, and working full-time. That’s something you look up to, and you don’t realize it when you’re young. She knew my potential before I knew my potential.

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Melissa: She’s my inspiration [points to Alissa]. She inspired me to be a better person. She’s my oldest of eight children. I had her

young, and it’s great to have a daughter that you can be so close to. When you see your daughter going off and doing incredible things, it makes me feel like I need to catch up!

Why JLSA? A: I had just moved to San Antonio from Kerrville, so I thought it would be a great way to meet new people and learn about San Antonio. In college, I was very active in volunteerism, so I wanted to sustain that throughout my life.

M: My grandmother, my mom, and both my aunts were members of the Junior

League in Houston. They would host meetings at my grandmother’s home. I even celebrated my 13th birthday at the Tea Room. It was fancy, and we got to dress up and eat. When I was 22, I had two kids, and my mom encouraged me to join the League, and I said, “That’s just not gonna happen right now.” I felt like I had passed that point in my life when Alissa said she was going to join, and I thought, “I wonder if I’m too old,” because I remember my mother telling me that I needed to join before a certain age. I’m happy to see the rules have changed. [Ed. Note: Each Junior League Chapter has different requirements for membership. JLSA requires that New Members have reached at least the age of 23, but there is no upper age limit to New or Active membership in this Chapter.]

Whose idea was it to join the League?

A: It was mine. I just mentioned to my mom that I wanted to go to a Prospective Membership Meeting, and then a few days later she texted me and said, “I think I’m gonna go too. Are you going to the one at Girls Inc.?

Let’s go together!”

M: When Alissa decided to join, I thought that it was a good time to do this for me, since the kids are grown. I told her, “I promise to stay away from you and not follow you around everywhere.”

What are your hopes for each other, both personally and in the League?

A: I would like to see her grow into herself, since she spent so much of her life raising kids, and I feel like parents kind of lose track of who they are and what they want to do. It would be nice for her to see her potential. [turns to Melissa] Because you have a lot of potential.

M: I would like to see her create that network of people that have some common interests. It’s awkward to be in a big city and not have many friends close. I want to see her make bonds with people that she can hang out with and create long-lasting relationships.

LET’S GET TECHNICAL What is your favorite app?

A: Instagram; hers is probably iMessage.

M: Facebook

What 3 tech items can you not live without?

A: Phone, laptop, Beats wireless headphones M: My phone and desktop computer Android or Apple?

Both: Apple

What would your hashtag be?

A: #quitcallingme M: #nohashtag

If you could work in any tech position, what would it be?

A: Anything where I can travel the world.

M: International hacker with a desktop.

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JLSA DAY!

ARTICLE BY: HAYLEY CORNELIUS ALMARAZ way the park looked when the day was complete. “The n a warm Saturday morning transformation that this on October 6, more than 115 group of women makes in Junior League of San Antonio three hours is amazing,” said volunteers, along with their Weber. friends and family, gathered at Arnold Park on the south side of the city to make an impact on the community for the fourth annual I Love JLSA Day. Volunteers worked throughout the morning to beautify the park by painting faded picnic tables and railings, pulling weeds, adding mulch around trees, and clearing plants out of the Nicole Alabi, who brought her overgrown sand volleyball friend and his two daughters courts. to help, worked to add a fresh coat of red paint to the many Volunteer Shelley Weber said picnic tables at the park. “I she was excited to see the think it’s great that we get to

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give back to one of the local parks in San Antonio because the community gets to use this area, and it’s a nice park for them to come to in order to spend time with their families,” she said.

Arnold Park services hundreds to thousands of people in the local community. From the running and biking trails to the picnic areas, the basketball court

to the newly restored sand volleyball courts, Arnold Park is a vital part of the Southside community. The community center at Arnold Park hosts Zumba and various other fitness classes as well as summer camps and after school programs for area children.

“It’s always a pleasure to work with volunteers, especially more than once, because it means we are doing something right and they like volunteering with us,” said Volunteer Service Coordinator for the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department Henry Arredondo, who has helped coordinate two events with JLSA. Arredondo said the work done on I Love JLSA Day, specifically the revitalization of the sand volleyball courts, was “tremendous” since

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there has been a strong demand from the Southside community for the courts.

“We love the partnership with the Junior League and hope it continues,” he said.

Kerriann LaGrassa and her husband Nicholas helped to paint faded railings along the trails. I Love JLSA Day was their first volunteer experience together as husband and wife. “I love the opportunity to spend time with him, and he gets to see what we do as members of the Junior League,” LaGrassa said.

Volunteering as a family is something that JLSA member Issis Vela-Fox feels very strongly about. Issis and her family, including her daughter Alyssa, worked hard spreading mulch at Arnold Park. “I think it’s important to teach this early on. Alyssa started volunteering when

she was 5, maybe before. It’s important to give back to the community, so we’ve had a lot of conversations about that recently,” said Vela-Fox. “It’s been really great to be able to do this together.”

Alyssa, who said this was her third time volunteering with her mom, said she was looking forward to having fun, and when asked if she wanted to join the Junior League when she grows up, she enthusiastically replied, “Yes!” If you missed out on the fun at Arnold Park, make sure to keep an eye on the calendar for future I Love JLSA Day events in 2019. All JLSA friends and family are welcome to volunteer with us at these family-friendly events!

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CASINO FOR A CAUSE: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS ARTICLE BY: LAUREL DIXON

For the Casino for a Cause

Committee of Amy Hill, Kelly Garza, Jen Kaufman, Anna Koalenz, Mandy San Martin and Kristin Carpenter, the evening of November 2 at the historic Pearl Stable was the culmination of months of hard work, pulling together as a team, and the common thread of deep passion for the Junior League of San Antonio.

Committee Chair Amy Hill said the one thing she was most excited to reveal on the night of the event was “all of the hard work my team has put in come to fruition.

We’re a small group this year, but I can honestly say this is the hardest working committee I’ve ever been on. I can’t wait to see people enjoying the fruits of our labor and seeing how much money we can raise for the community.” Vice President of Fund Development Katie Kinder DeBauche echoed the same sentiment, saying, “I want to say thank you to the incredible, small-but-mighty team who put this fundraiser together so that we can further our presence and impact in our community.”

This year the committee chose a New Orleans theme

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for the event, a nod to San Antonio’s sister city also celebrating its Tricentennial in 2018. Changes to the event included a shift from a spring event to an autumn event, new perks for those who purchased VIP tickets, and many unique and eclectic silent auction offerings.

“The time of year is one of the biggest differences.

We’ve also made several adjustments to really help VIPs have an exclusive experience, like on-site concierge so they don’t have to leave their game to grab another drink, a 50-percent Lyft credit to and from the event to help with responsible fun, full open bar, a private seating area, and an exclusive

roulette table just for VIPs. Our silent auction is really unique, too. We made a concerted effort to provide a wide variety of experiences to our attendees, from a private class at Smart Barre to an exclusive dinner at the San Antonio Zoo. We have something for everyone,” Hill said.

Auction Process Chair Lindsey Jordan coordinated the logistics of this year’s silent auction that included such items as a day at Natural Bridge Caverns followed by dinner at the Gristmill in New Braunfels; an interior design consultation with Amity + Kett; and a private dining experience for 20

people on the giraffe deck at the San Antonio Zoo. “The committee did a great job of gathering quality items that were well thought through and attractive to a variety of people,” Jordan said.

As the 22 tables of craps, blackjack, roulette, and poker were being set up and the purple and green paper flowers hung for the photo booth, League volunteers remarked about the excitement of the event and its purpose. “It’s directly supporting our mission, so it’s great to see behind the scenes as it’s coming together,” said member Sara Brouillard. For member Carol Godsey, what makes Casino for a Cause special is that she can have fun with all the friends she has met through the League while also including a date or non-

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League friends. This event is fun for all the people in a member’s life. Additionally, Hill says, “For those who joined the League to connect with other forward-thinking women and make friends, this is the only purely social fundraising event that the JLSA offers.”

Some other highlights from the evening included fantastic music from the band Kopia, Cajun food by Heavenly Gourmet, and drawings for chip prizes, where entrants earned tickets based on how many casino chips they earned over the course of the evening at the gaming tables. Those prizes included 144 Freetail beers in a wheelbarrow, a one-night stay with two rounds of golf from the Horseshoe Bay Resort, a private casino party

by Gerald’s Casino Games,

an autographed-by-thewinemaker 1.5-liter magnum bottle of Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc, and a Tito’s Handmade Vodka basket signed by Tito himself.

The evening owes much of its success to its generous sponsors.

JLSA and the Casino for a Cause Committee would especially like to thank Wave Healthcare for serving as the presenting Double Down Sponsor for this year’s event.

Other sponsors included San Antonio FC, Spanish Grove Academy, Lyft, Judge Crystal Chandler, Judge Susan Skinner, Judge Lorina Rummel, Attorney Julie Bray Patterson, Judge Jason Garrahan, Judge Walden Shelton, Judge Jason Wolff, Judge Celeste Brown, Brad and Jen Kaufman, and Brian and Amy Hill.

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THE SOCIAL BUZZ @svmpsptapres, October 6 Sarah Trenchard, September 27

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sweet friend President Joy McGaugh!

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for snack time ( : #1in5minds #JLSA

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#strongwomenrock #yourockedit

#dinosaurslovetacos #bookworm

#helpinghand #dreamteam

@hollywould_27, September 10

@juniorleaguesa, June 22

I had an amazing time volunteering at @goodwillsa

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this weekend. I love all the volunteer opportunities

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League members volunteered

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at our local community partner

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San Antonio Dance Umbrella,

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fancier products, not that I need another reason to

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online shop #shopaholic

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Birth & Marriage Announcements: Photo 1: Angela Alloju welcomed a son, Arthur.

Photo 2: Amanda Galvin welcomed a daughter, Claire.

Photo 3: Kerri Durand welcomed a son, Grayson.

Photo 4: Lauren Trotter welcomed a daughter, Mary Kate.

Photo 5: Hillary Wilson welcomed a son, Rhett.

Photo 6: Valerie Roller welcomed a daughter, Reagan.

Cassie Alford welcomed a son, Jacob.

Jennifer Martin got married in June.

Laila (El-Far) Squires got married in September.

Rachel Boaz got engaged in June.

Accomplishments: Heidi Kluber (2017 - 2018 Trisha de la Garza Active of the Year) got a promotion to Assistant to the Director of the San Antonio Public Library Melanie Aranda Tawil (2016 - 2017 Trisha de la Garza Active of the Year) was named to The Business Journalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Influencers: Rising Stars Allison Wiesenthal was named Fellow of AAHPM in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Laura Beth Garcia was appointed to the UTSA Alumni Association Board of Directors

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SUSTAINER LUNCHEON ARTICLE BY: MELANIE TAWIL

Magnolia Halle filled with laughter and memories on the morning of October 4 as over 90 Sustaining Members gathered to attend the annual Sustainer Luncheon. Honoring their continued dedication to the Junior League of San Antonio, JLSA President Joy McGaugh shared the impact of events hosted thus far as well as plans for the remainder of the year, such as the ¡VIVA! SA Race, Unstoppable Luncheon, Funding Arts & Music Education Awards, and more.

From first-year Sustainers to Sustainers Emeritus, these long-time JLSA volunteers came together to celebrate the League’s progress in advancing San Antonio through bold female leadership. Current Board members were able to learn more about the amazing work Sustainers are doing with the skills they have learned through the Junior League of San Antonio.

Sustainer Liaison Joyce Watson enjoyed the company of Sustaining Members and loved watching women in different phases of life connecting at the luncheon and getting to hear more about the current state of the League. Watson said that

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engagement and excitement of Sustainers at the luncheon is “indicative of the continued importance of the League in their lives, even after they have moved on from Active membership.”

First-year Sustaining Member Lesley Vernor, who spent 14 years active with the Junior League of San Antonio, feels the luncheon is a great way to feel engaged and wellinformed while seeing familiar

faces. As a former Sustainer Liaison, Vernor had a unique experience at the event being on the other side of the table.

She witnessed the importance of Sustainer involvement in the overall success of the League as they navigate their postactive years through continued engagement and involvement in an organization that has remained part of their lives for so long.

The most memorable portion of the luncheon for many of the Sustainers was 2017-2018 Volunteer Extraordinaire Lisa Cohick’s message. Her fellow Sustainers found her to be refreshing and authentic in her

efforts to reignite the flame that the Junior League of San Antonio kindled in many attendees during their years of Active membership.

Sustainer and 2009-2010 President Anna-Melissa Cavazos enjoyed the step-andrepeat graphic that listed every Sustainer’s name in front of which many of the Sustainers posed for photos. She also took pride in reminiscing about the programs that Sustainers planned and executed during their years as Active Members.

“Coming to the luncheon gives you an opportunity to be proud of your place in history and celebrate the current accomplishments of JLSA,” Cavazos said.

Lesley Vernor expressed that the luncheon was a “great way to catch up and hear about the latest and greatest things the League is doing to move forward to our 100-year anniversary.”

The Junior League of San Antonio is very thankful for the lasting impact that its Sustaining Members continue to make within the League and the foundation they have laid for the League’s future.

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CASINO FOR A CAUSE DONORS: Alamo Cafe Americus Diamonds Amity + Kett, LLC Anne Edmunds Aguirre Ariana Barbour Ashton Lenae Brand and Web Design Ballet San Antonio Bird Bakery Briscoe Western Art Museum Camp Bow Wow Carter & Sheila Mayfield Central Market Christina Martinez Deck Your Door San Antonio Dillard's Energy X Fitness Erinn Walker Float Freetail Brewing Co. Gerald's Casino Parties Gruene Historic District Gymboree Play and Music San Antonio Heather Blazi Hiatus Spa and Retreat Horseshoe Bay Resort Jade Hodges James Avery Jewelry Jennifer Kaufman Justice Celeste Ann Brown Justice Crystal Chandler Justice Jason Garrahan Attorney Julie Bray Patterson Justice Lorina Rummel Justice Walden Shelton Justice Susan Campbell Skinner Justice Jason Wolff

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KGS Masterpeice Portraits Kristen Palme Laura Lively Laura Parr Live A Little Wilder Print Shop Meaghan Monson Mike's Dog Store Natural Bridge Caverns Nothing Bundt Cakes Painting With A Twist - Alon Painting With A Twist - The Alley Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine Pump It Up Radiance Med Spa San Antonio River Walk Association San Antonio Symphony San Antonio Zoo SeaWorld San Antonio Sheila Barrett Six Flags Fiesta Texas Skin Rejuvenation Clinique Smart Barre St. Mary's University Alumni Association - Fiesta Oyster Bake Stylin Brunette The Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas The Christmas Shoppe The Club at Sonterra The DoSeum The Good Kind Thin Air Park Tiff's Treats Tim the Girl Tito's Handmade Vodka Topgolf University Bowl

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ANNUAL LOYALTY FUND DONORS $95 FOR 95 YEARS Yvonne Addison Katherine Adkison Stephanie Bailey Anne Ballantyne Teri Barney Carol Bayern Ann Biggs Melinda Biggs Heather Blazi Lisa Blonkvist Megan Bluntzer Alison Boone Sara Brouillard Jane Burnett Teri Cardenas Dianne Carlson Theresa Casey Mary Cates Anna-Melissa Cavazos Judith Cavender Anne Chilton Winifred Cocke Lisa Cohick Shannon Collins Laurin Cothren Lisa Cox Amanda Crouch Emily Daugherty Marjorie Davis Laurel Dixon Betsy Dose

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