Parishscope Fall 2012

PARISHSCOPE A PU B L I C AT I O N OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | FA L L 2 0 1 2

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2012-2013 Parishscope Staff Editor Jennifer Skinner LaPierre Assistant Editor Ella Bridges Owen Board of Directors Executive Committee President Shelly Stone President-Elect Melanie Peacock Secretary Elizabeth Pippin Treasurer Crystal Williams Community VP Carolyn Tillman Membership VP Becky Berry Communications VP Shannon Lucas Ways and Means VP Elba Hamilton Nominating Chairman Heather Brown Board Members Placement Chairman Molly Maranto Assistant Treasurer Emily Rice PR&D Chairman Katie Loomis Sustainer Advisor Maureen Gamble Designed by Grace Vazquez Hardesty grace! graphic design + marketing Printed by Graphic Industries 850 Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. The Association of Junior Leagues International, 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.

Edit or’s Note

By Jennifer Skinner LaPierre

What an exciting year to be editor of the Parishscope! As we celebrate our 80th year of service to the Shreveport-Bossier community, I am honored to bring you this first issue of our anniversary year. While we will spend some time looking back at our history, we will focus more on the future and what opportunities the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will bring in 2012-2013. We hope each and every member will take part in the 80x80 pledge, which you can read more about in this issue. You can also see the fresh and bright faces of our 2012-2013 Provisional class. Be sure to get your calendar ready because this issue is chock full of important dates and events you won’t want to miss.

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Letter from the President 80th Anniversary Projects: 80x80 Challenge, 80th Anniversary Community Service Report Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier Timeline: JLSB Past Presidents – 1930-1954; JLSB Facts & Tidbits – 1933-1954; Shreveport-Bossier History Facts – 1933-1954 Letter from the Sustainer Advisor Member Calendar Sustainer Profile: Betty-Lane Querbes Kayser & Maura Querbes Pugh JLSB Newest Members: Continuing the Legacy Health Literacy Summer Camp Super Safety Saturday Red River Revel Volunteer of the Year Award, President’s Award, Scholarship Recipient Webinar Wednesdays Leading Ladies Member Spotlight: Erica Thomas Cookbook Recipe Find us on Community Advisory Board jlsb.org | Fall 2012 Parishscope

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80 Years and

President’s Letter

By Shelly Stone

Over the years, this column has been used to beautifully highlight and celebrate the difference the Junior League makes in the Shreveport-Bossier community. There are many examples in our history of how the JLSB identified and met the emerging needs of our members and our community. From the beginning, the JLSB began with the first project called the Community Chest, which you now know as the United Way. Later, the League shifted its focus to provide case work and social work to needy children and their families through the Children’s Service Bureau, now called Family and Children’s Service Bureau.

The Junior League also worked to assist with a comprehensive facility for treatment and diagnostic services for children and adults with speech and hearing impairments and other communicative disorders. This research led to the establishment of the Mollie E. Webb Speech and Hearing Center. The JLSB has always been at the forefront and not afraid to change and adapt in order to continue to make the greatest impact on our community. Over the last eighty years, the JLSB has served as a catalyst for lasting community change and we continue to do so today.

What do all of these projects and many others developed by the JLSB over the last eight decades have in common? Their success was not achieved alone. Sandra Day O’Conner, former United States Supreme Court Justice and Past President

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of the Junior League of Phoenix, said “We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone…whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.” These words ring true as we kick off our 80x80 Challenge and our 80th Anniversary Community Service Project to celebrate this major milestone. It will take all of us as individual threads to weave a tapestry of support to ensure that the JLSB will continue to serve as a catalyst for lasting community change in the future.

The JLSB will mark its 80th anniversary with the 80x80 Challenge and an 80th Anniversary Community Service Project—a commemorative tree planting project. On the following pages, you will learn more about each of these projects and I challenge you to participate in all of these activities. Together we will make an impact on our community and celebrate along the way.

In closing, I want to thank the many members who have already been hard at work planning, training, organizing and developing projects and meetings for our 80th year. Congratulations to the Health Literacy Summer Camp Committee for a successful program this summer at Werner Park Elementary. Also, a big thank you goes out to those of you who agreed to assist with the 80th Anniversary projects.

Let the Challenge Begin!

Shelly Stone, President

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

80th Anniversary Projects

– Nelson Henderson

What a milestone the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has achieved, considering the average life expectancy of a multinational corporation—Fortune 500 or its equivalent—is between 40-50 years!

Celebrating our 80th Anniversary is a remarkable achievement! To mark this accomplishment, the JLSB will promote two extraordinary projects and challenge each of you to participate in one or both! As we celebrate our past, the JLSB is also planting seeds, both literally and figuratively, for the next 80 years.

80x80 Challenge In honor of the 80th Anniversary of the JLSB, all members, including provisional, active and sustaining members are challenged to give at least 80 hours of community service and an additional $80 to the Junior League.

Are you ready for the 80x80 Challenge?

80th Anniversary Community Service Project: The Junior League of Shreveport Bossier has been meeting the needs of the community for 80 years.

Over the last eight decades, the League has listened to the community and developed programs and services that met the needs of the citizens at that point in time. During the visioning sessions for the Shreveport-Caddo Master Plan, the citizens spoke on the importance of “Promoting tree preservation and tree planting on public and private property.” Once again, the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier will be the catalyst for change in our community.

In commemoration of our 80th year, the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier will plant 80 trees in the median of Clyde Fant Parkway from Lake Street to the Railroad Bridge. You can help to replenish the urban forest by sponsoring a tree. Each tree costs $800. In return for your donation, you’ll receive: • A tree planted on the Parkway • Maintenance of your tree

• Recognition on a donor wall • A tax deduction as allowed by law

Your donation will also help to ensure the future of the JLSB and vitality of the community!

For more information on sponsoring an 80th Anniversary tree, contact the Junior League Office at 318-221-6144 or juniorleaguesb@bellsouth.net All money raised in connection with the 80th anniversary will be used to establish a restricted fund.

For information on the account, please contact the Junior League Office.

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At a general meeting on February 18, 1933, Mary Werner, president of JLS, read a letter from the A.J.L.A. Governing Board that JLS was accepted into A.J.L.A. Annual dues in the 1930s were $10.00 with a $25.00 initiation fee for incoming members.

Members who were absent from any meeting without an excuse were fined $1.00 and after three consecutive unexcused absences were dropped from the League. If a member (except a professional or board member) was late to a meeting, she was fined 50 cents.

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During the first twenty years, some of the more creative ways JL members helped others were through storytelling and marionette shows. The storytelling group not only told stories to the children, but also taught them to make scrapbooks, doll houses and drawing books. The marionette group performed shows such as Rumpelstiltskin and Hansel and Gretel.

The group also taught classes in puppet construction for a summer recreational program. The marionette and storytelling groups went to hospitals and schools as well as Genevieve Children’s Home.

Also, in the 1940s, League members taught sketching and pottery classes to children.

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The first McDonald’s restaurant opens in San Bernardino, California in 1940.

Average costs in 1933: Average house cost $5,966 Average car cost $605 Average wage $964 Long-Allen bridge (Texas Street bridge) was opened for traffic in September 1933. It was named for Governors Huey P. Long and Oscar K. Allen, under whose administrations the bridge was built.

The United States was attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and the U.S. entered into WWII. JLS Fund Raisers: Follies was a musical, dance and entertainment show the JL members performed to raise money for the Welfare fund.

It was recommended in 1936. 1936-1937 President Loraine Webb Jordan wrote “Since we had quite a large budget to meet, our first attempt at a Follies was undoubtedly a ‘necessary evil’.” The Follies raised $3,055.83 that year and continued to be a money-raising project during the first twenty years.

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In 1939 The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind were released in theaters.

Orson Welles’ radio drama of War of the Worlds was broadcast on October 30, 1938. The broadcast caused panic in parts of the United States.

Photos courtesy of: LSUS Archives and Special Collections, Noel Memorial Library, Junior League of Shreveport Collection.

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Braille and Bookbinding were started during the Junior Service League and continued throughout the first 20 years.

JL members transcribed books into braille and those in the bookbinding group bound the books. JL members in these groups worked with the Jewish Council of Shreveport.

The books were used in the Shreveport School for the Blind and the State School in Baton Rouge.

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Average costs 1943: Average house cost $6,827 Average car cost $920 Average wage $1,561

Mr. Potato Head was first advertised on television in 1952. The original toy only had the parts that were to be stuck in a real potato.

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The Louisiana Hayride, a musical radio program, debuted at the Municipal Auditorium in downtown Shreveport on April 3, 1948. Many famous performers were on the show including Elvis Presley, who first appeared on October 14, 1954.

WWII ended on September 2, 1945.

The first Holiday In Dixie was on May 22-29, 1949.

Junior League Shreveport-Bossier Past Presidents, 1930-1954

Service League: Mrs. Huffman Lewis (Jen Moore)

1930-1932

Mrs. Murray Werner (Mary Huddleston)

1932-1933

Junior League: Mrs. Murray Werner (Mary Huddleston)

1933-1934

Mrs. Ward Delaney (Margaret Hodges)

1934-1935

Mrs. Miles Talbot (Jean Dixon)

1935-1936

Mrs. Joseph H. Jordan, Jr. (Loraine Webb)

1936-1938

Mrs. Robert L. Garrett (Helen Funderburk)

1938-1940

Mrs. Cecil Morgan (Margaret Geddes)

1940-1942

Mrs. Richard Hale (Elizabeth Hughes)*

Mrs. Edward F. Neild, Jr. (Sylvia Files)

1942-1944

Mrs. George Conger (Lillian Jenkins)

April – October 1944

Mrs. David Comegys (Harriet Colquitt)

1944-1946

Mrs. Albert Harper (Maxine Waller)

1946-1948

Mrs. Podge M. Reed (Lone Adams)

1948-1950

Mrs. Hewitt Wheless (Martha Bradshaw)

1950-1952

Mrs. William Evans (Catherine Murphey)

1952-1953

Mrs. Wesley Wheless, Jr. (Frances Terrell)

1953-1954

October – April 1941-1942

JLS Fund Raisers: Style shows were the first fund raising project of JLS and continued throughout the first 20 years, except during WWII. JLS members modeled the latest fashions from local stores at these shows held in popular venues including the Washington-Youree Hotel. Proceeds from the shows benefited the Community Fund.

In 1952-53, the shows raised $2,708.25.

*Mrs. Richard Hale (Elizabeth Hughes), October-April 1941-1942 is listed in the JL 1941-1942 Ninth Annual Report as Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes Tucker.

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Letter

from the

Sust ainer Advisor

By Maureen Gamble

What a great opportunity it is for me to serve as the Sustainer Advisor as the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier begins to celebrate its 80th birthday. We will be planning a year-long celebration to commemorate such a milestone!

I would like to introduce you to the Sustainer Panel for the 2012-2013 year. I am honored to be working with such a great group of women. They are Ginger Lukacs, Monica Lawrence, Peggy Murphy, Ellen Alley, Lisa Hargrove, Susan Hardtner, Claudia Oliver, Michelle Q-Peterson, Jeanne Long and Vickie Meadows. Together we will be

planning Sustainer activities for this year. We will be repeating the Sustainer Open House (September 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the League headquarters), the Junior League of Tyler’s Christmas Market (Thursday, November 8 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and the Sustainer of the Year Breakfast (to be held at the Shreveport Convention Center March 8 at 9:00 am). Unfortunately, the Sustainer Book Club has decided not to meet this year.

We would love your input on any events you would like for us to research. Please feel free to contact me throughout the year at gamble1963@aol.com or at 798-1718. Mark your calendars for the Sustainer Open House on September 20. You will have an opportunity to pick up your yearbook, visit with old friends and tour the League headquarters if you haven’t had an opportunity to do so! Hope to see you there!!!

Important Dates to Remember Super Safety Saturday •Saturday, September 22 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Sheriff’s Safety Town Admission is Free October General Meeting •Tuesday, October 9 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm Schumpert Hospital Community Room “Breast Cancer Awareness” Bring Items for Schumpert’s Children’s Home Health Program

Red River Revel •Saturday, October 6 – Saturday, October 13 Shreveport’s Festival Plaza

November General Group Meetings •Tuesday, November 13 6:00 pm; Eight Sustainers’ Homes

December General Meeting •Tuesday, December 11

6:00 pm; Uptown Shopping Center “Christmas Party” Bring Items for Toys for Tots/ Salvation Army

Ladies, you do not want to miss any of these meetings! Support your Shreveport-Bossier Junior League as we celebrate our 80th year! For further details, log in at jlbs.org and access the Member Calendar. jlsb.org | Fall 2012 Parishscope

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Sust ainer Profile

Betty-Lane Querbes Kayser Maura Querbes Pugh

Like mother, like daughter. This mother-daughter duo shared the experience of being Junior League president during their times of service. We were able to catch up with them so they could share their experiences with League members today.

(BETTY-LANE) Q: Spouse?

A: I have been married twice. My first husband was Andrew Querbes, Jr. Five years after his death, I married Raymond Francis Kayser, Jr. He passed away a few years ago.

Q: Children/Ages?

A: Andrew and I had 3 children and Buddy and Eleanor had 2 children who I adore!

1. Renee Querbes Farren, who is married and lives in Dallas with her husband, John.

2. Andrew Querbes IV (Andy), he lives in Shreveport and has two daughters, Kathryn O’Brien Querbes (Kate) and Mary Caroline Querbes. Kate has graduated from Ole Miss and is currently working at the Remington Suites Hotel here and Mary Caroline attends Sewannee, the University of the South.

3. Maura Querbes Pugh, who is married to Robert Pugh, Jr. (Bobby) and they have two children, Robert Gahagan Pugh III, who has started Law School, and McKenzie Querbes Pugh, who attends Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

4. I also have two step children. One is Raymond Francis Kayser III, who is married to Mary Jo. They have four beautiful daughters, two are in the league; Eloise Graf, married to Sanders, and Alexis Green, married to Rob. Recently, Elise Crockford, married to Jordan, and Mary Catherine have just moved back to Shreveport. There are great grandchildren as well.

5. My step-daughter, Frances Kayser Treadway, lives in Covington, La. She is married to William Lomax Treadway (Billy) and they have 2 children, Billy Treadway and Elizabeth Treadway Garrison, married to Dustin.

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Q: Where were you born?

A: I was born in 1932 in Mayersville, Miss. It is located between Greenville and Vicksburg on the Mississippi River.

Q: Where do you live now?

A: I live in Tealwood.

Q: Education/Occupation?

A: I am a licensed Interior Designer and own my own company. I attended Centenary College and LSUS. Q: Pets?

A: I have a rescue dog, Buddy. He really belongs to my son but he stays with me. He is very good company!

Q: Hobbies and Interests?

A: I used to love to travel. My health is such that it isn’t really feasible anymore…but I have great pictures and enjoy looking back at them.

Q: Favorite book or movie?

A: Currently it is “Downton Abbey.” Maura gave me Seasons 1 and 2 for my birthday. I adore British humor and two of my favorite series are “To The Manor Born” and “Fawlty Towers”!

Q: Favorite restaurant or food?

A: I enjoy lighter meals these days, but in my heyday I adored rich French foods and seafood.

Q: A word that best describes you?

A: In my younger days, a go-getter; now probably reflective.

Q: Favorite Vacation spot or destination?

A: Andrew and I loved traveling in Europe. It was always a grand adventure. Buddy and I traveled a lot, too. Most often we went to Destin, often with our families. We had wonderful times there; how could you not? The water is so beautiful and the girls did most of the cooking and cleaning!

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?

A: Procrastination. It is so easy just to go ahead and get the job done. If you wait until the last minute, you are rushed and never pleased with the outcome.

Q: Person who influenced your life most?

A: I am not sure there is one individual. My mother was very strict—a school teacher—and she felt VERY strongly about the value of education.

Q: Favorite way to spend the day?

A: I enjoy watching old movies.

Q: What is one random interesting thing most people don’t know about you?

A: Andrew and I were on vacation visiting his sister in New Orleans. She was in the habit of having her fortune told and on this one occasion, I went with her. The “seer” told me I would be married two times, one husband would be dark and one would be blond. One of Andrew’s nicknames was “Black Bart” because he had blueblack hair and mustache so this made sense but the blond? We laughed and laughed, what a lark!

The really odd thing many years later, I remarried.

Buddy was blond!!! Who knew?!?!

Q: What are you thankful for?

A: I’m still here!

Q: Year you were League president?

A: 1970-1971 Q: Biggest changes you’ve seen in the League since you were an Active?

A: The diversity of the League in general. The fact we have become so inclusive is wonderful. I love to see the Revel every year and am so proud that I have been able to watch the growth from

its infancy.

Q: Proudest accomplishment while League President or while in the League?

A: I stayed active an extra year so that I could help with The Follies. It was a wonderful fund raiser that used the talents of our members as well as wonderful community volunteers who came out of the woodwork. It was hard work but lots of fun!

(MAURA) Q: Would you say you followed in your mother’s footsteps? Or was it happenstance that you both became President?

A: I did follow in my mother’s footsteps, but it probably was happenstance that it worked out that we both were President. Looking back, there are two avenues members can take: community work and internal jobs. They are equally important and the League requires both to flourish. I started out in community volunteer positions and ended up in-house! I don’t even remember it happening. I love the work the League does and am proud of the accomplishments and legacies we have left and continue to leave in Shreveport and Bossier City.

Q: Do you think your daughter would be the third generation of Querbes women to serve as JLSB President someday?

A: We are not sure. My brother has two daughters as well. Who knows where the wind will blow McKenzie, Kate and Mary Caroline. If they are offered the opportunity, we hope they would say yes. We think they would find it as rewarding an honor as we did to serve the League and our community.

Q: Where do you want to see the JLSB in the future—another 80 years?

A: I would like to see the League expand in membership so that we could help more areas of our community. I’d love to see Bargain Haul make a comeback. It offers an avenue for all members to work together on one thing and helps the community. It’s a lot of work, but the camaraderie generated among the members is worth it.

Besides, if you have never been told to “Get up on the furniture, we are opening the doors!,” you simply haven’t lived!!! jlsb.org | Fall 2012 Parishscope

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Legacy

The Junior League Newest Members

Continuing the

By Kimberly Thornton, Provisional Chairman

As the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier talents back to the League and the community. begins its celebration of 80 years of service to the This year’s provisionals are no exception. They community, the League continues to grow with a are lawyers, nurses, a DNA analyst, non-profit great group of 38 new members for the 2012-13 workers, teachers, entrepreneurs and public relayear! It is an exciting time and we warmly weltions specialists, just to name a few. These ladies’ come our new members who will help the League invaluable experiences will help enhance the continue its tradition of “promoting voluntarism, League in so many ways. developing the potential of women and improv The Provisional year kicked off on June 6 ing communities through the effective action and with events at the Louisiana State Exhibit leadership of trained volunteers.”

Museum, Ristorante Giuseppe’s and retreat The provisional members will be guided by an at Camp Forbing. The provisionals will complete exceptional group a community of provisional adviproject for their sors: Shelli Briery, placement this Laramie Guilyear. It could be “Life is a gift, and it offers us the lot, Kara Hooper, working 15 hours Jessica Ray and of Artist for a Day, privilege, opportunity, and responsibility Elizabeth Speights. helping with Super to give something back by becoming more.” Safety Saturday, The provisional advisors are looking volunteering with

– Anthony Robinson forward to getting Kids In the Kitchto know the future en or participating leaders of the Junior in one of the many League while teachother wonderful ing them the ropes of the organization, developcommunity service projects the Junior League ing their leadership skills and highlighting the supports each year. By participating in a comimportance of giving back to our community. munity placement, the provisionals will have the The Provisional Leadership Team, along with opportunity to see the League in action, get to Assistant Provisional Chairman, Emily Gillespie, know active members and to experience the joys is so excited to begin the year and show the new of giving back. provisionals all the League has to offer.

As the year progresses, we will develop the One of the many benefits of the Junior new leaders of Junior League as we look forward League of Shreveport-Bossier is the diversity to another 80 years of supporting the Shreveportof the women who give their time, money and Bossier community. jlsb.org | Fall 2012 Parishscope

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Provisional Members 2012-2013

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Katherine Adams From: Walker, LA Spouse/Kids: Husband,

Jack Adams, and Daughter,

Elizabeth Adams Education: B.S. in

Hospitality, Management

& Tourism – Northwestern

State University Occupation: Special Events and

Advertising Manager at

Boomtown Casino One Place You Want to Visit:

Florence, Italy

Stephanie Beauvais From: Shreveport, LA Occupation: CPA at Heard,

McElroy & Vestal One Place You Want to Visit:

Egypt One Word that Describes You:

Inquisitive

Allison Awalt From: Shreveport, LA Education: M.B.A. in Finance

– Rollins College; B.S.

Economics – Centenary

College Occupation: Associate Trust

Officer at Argent Financial

Group Favorite Restaurant:

Taco Mania One Word that Describes You:

Independent

Megan Bowdon From: Bossier City, LA Spouse: Bill Bowdon Education: Bachelor’s in Interior

Design Occupation: Janet Meier

Designs One Word that Describes You:

Creative

Courtney Bailey From: Plano, TX Spouse/Kids: Husband, Bryan

and two kids, Audrey and

Ember Education: B.A. Marketing &

International Business –

Texas A&M University Occupation: Stay-at-Home

Mom One Place You Want to Visit:

Africa

Sarah Levy Breedlove From: Shreveport, LA Spouse/Kids: Ryan Breedlove Education: Southern Arkansas

University Occupation: Registered Nurse,

Christus Schumpert One Word that Describes You:

Outgoing

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Elizabeth Crafts From: Shreveport, LA Education: B.S. in Management

Science; Master’s in

Information Systems One Place You Want to Visit:

Argentina One Word that Describes You:

Observant

Kelly Focht From: Shreveport, LA Education: Bachelor’s in

Marketing – Louisiana

Tech University Occupation: Farm Bureau

Agent Favorite Restaurant:

Any Mexican One Word that Describes You:

Energetic

Erica Culpepper From: Greenwood, MS Spouse: Jay Culpepper Education: B.S. – Florida State;

M.S. – Ole Miss Occupation: Speech Language

Pathologist at Garden Court

Rehab One Word that Describes You:

Cheerful

Whitney Gates From: Houston, TX Spouse: Cotter Gates Education: B.S. in

Merchandising Occupation: Recently retired

from retail to become a

housewife One Place You Want to Visit:

Cruising the Mediterranean

Stephanie Dunn From: Shreveport, LA Education: B.S. in Management

– LSUS Occupation: Currently pursuing

Master’s Degree One Place You Want to Visit:

Ireland One Word that Describes You:

Generous

Lori Graham From: Homer, LA Spouse/Kids: Gerod Durden,

and 2 kids Education: B.A. in History;

J.D. in Law Occupation: Attorney,

self-employed One Word that Describes You:

Kind

Taylor Felsher From: Shreveport, LA Occupation: B.A. in Mass

Communications –

UL Lafayette One Place You Want to Visit:

Europe One word that Describes You:

Thoughtful

Tara Hoffman From: Mangham, LA Spouse: Matt Hoffman Education: B.A. – Louisiana

Tech University;

J.D. – LSU Occupation: Attorney at Perkins

& Associates Favorite Restaurant: Mellow

Mushroom in Baton Rouge,

LA

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Kristen King From: Shreveport, LA Spouse: Fiancé, Michael and

2 dogs, Cherry and Millie Education: B.A. Mass Comm nications – LSUS Occupation: Communication

Director at Bossier Chamber

of Commerce One Place You Want to Visit:

Bora Bora and Spain

Margaret McDonald From: The Woodlands, TX Education: B.A. – Centenary

College; J.D. – LSU Occupation: Attorney – Judicial

Law Clerk – First Judicial

District Court Favorite Restaurant:

Superior Grill One Place You Want to Visit:

South Africa

Tiffany Magierowski From: Keithville, LA Spouse: Husband Education: Bachelor’s in

Business Management Occupation: Accounts &

Database Manager at

St. Mark’s Cathedral School One Word that Describes You:

Fun

Audra L. Muslow From: Shreveport, LA Education: Master’s – Human

Services Administration Occupation: I own Fancy Frolic

Events, LLC, an event

management company Favorite Restaurant:

Bella Fresca One Word that Describes You:

Sassy

Jordan Marshall From: Shreveport, LA Spouse: Fiancé Education: B.A. in Journalism

– Louisiana Tech University Occupation: Fundraising

Coordinator at MDA Favorite Restaurant:

Taco Mania

Robbi Persac From: Lafayette, LA Spouse: Stephen Education: LSU One Place You Want to Visit:

China One Word that Describes You:

Talkative

Stephanie Mason From: West Helena, AR Spouse/Kids: Yes Education: Bachelor of

Science, Biology Occupation: Teacher at Evangel

Christian Academy One Word that Describes You:

Positive

Alex McHan Person From: Shreveport, LA Spouse: Husband, John David

Person Education: B.S. in Family Science

– Louisiana Tech University Occupation: Forensic Inter viewer at Gingerbread

House – CAC One Word that Describes You:

Enthusiastic

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Kezia Pigford From: Hattiesburg, MS Education: Bachelor’s –

University of Mississippi;

Master’s – Gonzaga

University; currently a

second Master’s –

Centenary College Occupation: Science Lab

Teacher at J.S. Clark

Elementary One Word that Describes You:

Radiant

Leslie Smith From: Natchitoches, LA Spouse/Kids: W. Ryan Smith,

Husband, and 3-year-old

Williams Education: B.A. in Public

Relations – NSU; MBA –

LSUS Occupation: Marketing at

Willis-Knighton Health

System One Place You Want to Visit:

The Vatican

Brandy Pruitt From: Bossier City, LA Spouse: Husband Education: B.A. – Louisiana

Tech University; M.S. – TCU Occupation: Petroleum

Geologist, Self-Employed One Place You Want to Visit:

Phuket, Thailand

Stacey Smith From: Shreveport, LA Education: B.S. – Louisiana

Tech University; J.D. –

Southern University Occupation: Attorney at

Hayter Law Firm Favorite Restaurant: Cush’s One Word that Describes You:

Easy-Going

Malarie Rodriguez From: Austin, TX Education: B.A. in Political

Science – Texas A&M

University Occupation: Entrepreneur,

Volunteer, Mentor, Teacher One Place You Want to Visit:

Sydney, Australia One Word that Describes You:

Traveler

Wilma Spaulding From: West, TX Spouse: Husband, John Education: Bachelor’s Degree –

Texas State Occupation: Security Officer

and HR Consultant at

Citizen’s National Bank Favorite Restaurant:

Cantina Laredo

Ashley Rudd From: Lake Charles, LA Spouse: Husband, Justin Education: B.S. in Mass

Communications Occupation: Account

Coordinator at Gremillion

& Pou Marketing One Place You Want to Visit:

Greece

Jessica Lenard Thornhill From: West Monroe, LA Spouse: Matthew Education: J.D. – Mississippi

College School of Law;

B.A. – ULM Occupation: Associate Attorney

at Pettiette, Armand,

Dunkelman, Woodley,

Byrd & Cromwell, LLP One Word that Describes You:

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Pamela Ware From: Shreveport, LA Spouse: Husband Education: College Occupation: Realtor at

Keller Williams Realty One Place You Want to Visit:

New York City

Lou Anne Williams From: Bossier City, LA Education: B.A. History;

M.A. History and

Heritage Resources Occupation: Outreach

Associate at Sci-Port and

adjunct Professor at BPCC Favorite Restaurant:

Which Wich One Word that Describes You:

Me

Shannon Warren From: Grambling, LA Education: Master’s Degree Occupation: Campus Director,

Career Technical College Favorite Restaurant:

Kona Grill & Chipotle One Place You Want to Visit:

Paris

Hillary Wooley From: Corpus Christi, TX Spouse/Kids: Husband, Ryan,

and twins, Maximus & Isabel Education: Undergraduate –

Brown University;

J.D. – University of Texas –

School of Law Occupation: Attorney at

Bradley, Murchison,

Kelly & Shea Favorite Restaurant:

Mr. Chow in NYC

Danielle Weir From: Shreveport, LA Spouse/Kids: Husband,

Josh, and Greenlee Education: B.S. in Nursing

– NSU Shreveport Occupation: Sales

Representative at

Louisiana Home Care Favorite Restaurant:

Cantina Laredo

Angela Wray From: Stephens City, VA Spouse/Kids: Husband, J.D.

and two kids, Tyler and

Andrew Education: Pursing a degree

in Business Occupation: Stay-at-Home

Mom Favorite Restaurant: Chianti’s

Meg Willett From: Baton Rouge, LA Spouse: Husband Education: University of

Richmond – ’07 Occupation: Public Relations

at LSU Health Sciences

Center in Shreveport One Word that Describes You:

Thoughtful

Caroline Caffrey Young From: New Iberia, LA Education: B.A. – LSU;

Master’s in Education Occupation: Teacher at

St. Mark’s Cathedral School Favorite Restaurant: Anywhere

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Summer Camp

Health Literacy

By Monica Ardoin

Debutant Mary Harriman founded the Junior League over 110 years ago with the intention of improving health, nutrition and welfare among women and children living on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. As the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier enters its 80th year of serving our community, we continue our dedication to this mission with the Health Literacy Summer Camp.

Under the leadership of Head Volunteer Monica Ardoin, the second year of this popular community placement was a tremendous success. During the month of June, Junior League members interacted

with 40 students at Werner Park Elementary covering a wide range of topics on healthy living. Subjects included healthy snacks, active play, going to the doctor and dentist, stranger danger and water safety. Volunteer Allison Marlar received a “Leading Lady” award from the Membership Council by going above and beyond her assigned responsibilities. Allison solicited donations from the community which funded a field trip to Gator and Friends for the Health Literacy Camp participants.

“It is critical that today’s youth live healthy, active lifestyles to prevent lifelong health issues,” stated Community Vice President Carolyn Tillman.

“The goal of the Health Literacy Summer Camp is to empower youth to make beneficial lifestyle choices, and we are thrilled to partner with Werner Park Elementary staff on this initiative.”

Health Literacy Summer Camp was thoroughly enjoyed by students, staff and Junior League volunteers.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with Werner Park Elementary.

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By Lindsay Baranski, Head Volunteer

The Junior League of ShreveportBossier, in conjunction with Sheriff’s Safety Town, invite you to the 3rd Annual Super Safety Saturday event on September 22, 2012 from 9:00 am until Noon.

Admission is free!

Super Safety Saturday combines family fun with educational activities to teach kids about a variety of topics from bicycle safety to healthy food choices. The event will feature a Health & Safety Fair as well as activities including a Bike Rodeo, the Sheriff’s Safety Town Fire & Weather House and a special “Touch a Truck” attraction. In addition, local entertainment and jump houses will make up a Family Fun Zone. Food vendors will also be on-site.

The “Touch a Truck” area of Super Safety Saturday will feature vehicles of all kinds, allowing children an up-close look at emergency vehicles, race cars, motorcycles and more!

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Explore and learn about severe weather in the Sheriff’s Safety Town Fire & Weather House open for tours every 30 minutes. Children are encouraged to bring their own bike and helmet and pedal through the Safety Town neighborhood to practice the rules of the road.

A free child seat safety fitting will also be held on-site courtesy of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. The first 500 children to visit all designated safety areas with their supplied ‘Pitstop to Safety’ Pass will receive a goody bag.

Sheriff’s Safety Town is located at 8910 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport. For more information, please contact Lindsay Baranski at 903-372-7716.

What: Super Safety Saturday When: Saturday, September 22 Time: 9:00 am to Noon Where: Sheriff’s Safety Town Who: Free and open to the public More: www.jlsb.org and Click on Community Projects

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Artist

for a

day

By Kimmie Smith, Head Volunteer

As Summer comes to an end and Fall is just around the corner, our thoughts shift from days at the pool and family vacations to school supplies, football season and, of course, the Red River Revel!

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has played a vital role in the Revel since its inception in 1976, and this year is no different. Over 30 League members have cleared their calendars and are prepared to work October 6 through 13 at the League-sponsored “Artist for a Day” tent.

Although there are many fun activities for kids at the Revel, the “Artist For A Day” tent is one of the only free activities remaining in the children’s area. This project is entirely placed and funded by JLSB. This placement features a different professional artist each day demonstrating an art project of their choice. League members assist children in completing their very own “Make and Take” work of art.

The “Artist For A Day” tent allows children to work with a variety of art mediums. This year

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we will bring back some of our favorite projects including Mark Burt’s monsters crafted with Model Magic and Emily Shaumburg’s Shaving Cream Art. Bossier Parish art teacher Kimberly Searcy will also be there crafting Modge Podge picture frames. This project was a hit with children of all ages last year!

Be sure to mark your calendar and make plans to attend this year’s Red River Revel. While you’re there, visit the children’s area and look for a group of smiling ladies donned in red aprons eager to help your child create their very own masterpiece!

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Volunteer of the Year

Emily Nickelson

When the 2011-2012 Volunteer of the Year Award was bestowed upon Emily Nickelson, it was no surprise to those who have worked with her. This past year, Emily served as Parishscope Editor and created a publication unsurpassed in quality. Emily streamlined procedures, secured software to post our magazine on our Website and hired an independent graphic designer to better meet the needs of our League.

“Emily’s work ethic is amazing,” states her 2011-2012 Council Chair, Jessica Bretz. “She was working on the winter edition of Parishscope from a hospital bed, the day after she had her third child!” Emily’s commitment to excellence has proved valuable in her new role of Assistant Vice President of Communications, where she continues to create, innovate and explore opportunities to further the League’s mission of developing the potential of women.

President’s Award

Jodee Bruyninckx

The President’s Award is an award chosen solely by the League President honoring an individual for her service and commitment to the League and community. This year’s President’s Award was given to a born leader, Jodee Bruyninckx, who led a dream team as Market Chair. Not only is she organized and goal-oriented, she has a way of motivating others to set goals and reach them enthusiastically. Her leadership resulted in a hugely profitable fund raiser. 2011-2012 President Monica Lawrence commented, “Whatever Jodee does in the future, I will proudly support.

Whatever she does will be successful!”

Scholarship Recipient

Kelly Doughty

Every spring the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier awards a college scholarship to a young lady who embodies the values of the JLSB through their dedication to volunteerism as well as their education. This year’s recipient, Kelly Doughty, gave more than 170 hours improving her community via mission work with her church, volunteering at the Food Bank, working with homeless children and supporting the Red River Revel. She is diligent, compassionate, generous and self motivated. Kelly plans to attend Louisiana University in the fall where she plans to major in Nursing, continuing her theme of selflessly improving the lives of those around her.

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Webinar Wednesdays”

Leadership Training Available Monthly

via“

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is now offering educational opportunities via the Association of Junior League International’s self-paced courses, Web workshops, Webinars and on-demand recordings. With this new learning initiative, members will be able to access the tools and information they need to support their development as community and civic leaders at the time, place and pace that works for their schedule.

AJLI’s Webinar series, Webinar Wednesdays, is one of many methods to help Junior League women develop as community and civic leaders. These sessions, typically one hour in duration, are designed to appeal to every Junior League member—regardless of age or current engagement in her community—as an easy way to increase her knowledge of and interest in community and civic leadership.

Webinar Wednesdays will be offered on the

second Wednesday of the month from September through May. Members must log on to the Association of Junior League International’s Website at www.ajli.org. First-time users must utilize their JLSB membership ID, which can be found on the member’s profile page. If members are unable to locate their JLSB membership ID, email jlsbcc@gmail.com The Education committee is in the process of scheduling education workshops for January and throughout the year. If you own a business or have a talent that you would like to share with your fellow League members through a workshop, or would like more information about JLSB education seminars, please contact Education Chairman, Erica Thomas at ethomas99@yahoo.com. Seminar topics will be reviewed and approved by League leadership.

Next Webinar Wednesday: October 10 Volunteering Around the World: Is It All the Same?

Featuring: Dr. Jacqueline Butcher This Webinar will bring volunteers in the Junior League closer to what other volunteers around the world are doing. Concepts, ideas and trends in volunteering in other countries will also be presented as well as compared to the United States.

Dr. Butcher is a researcher on volunteering in Mexico, a country she has lived in for over 50 years. Her experience in the Junior League of Mexico City was key to developing an understanding of the importance of this activity in the Mexican context.

As an advisor in Civil Society matters to the current Mexican President’s wife, Maragarita Zavala and a member of the Global Philanthropy Committee of the Council on Foundations, she will share her years in the volunteer scenario and her international knowledge as well as the information that has come through her current investigations. jlsb.org | Fall 2012 Parishscope

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Leading Ladies Emily Nickelson, Assistant VP Communications Emily went above and beyond her position by assisting the Parishscope Team with Advertising sales. Her efforts awarded the Parishscope with revenue that exceeded their 2012-2013 sales goals!

Carolyn Tillman, Community Vice President Carolyn is working four full days during Revel plus additional shifts. She is also assisting in the organization of student volunteers, which is WAY above and beyond the call of duty.

Alison Marlar, Health Literacy Summer Camp Allison not only completed her duties at the Health Literacy Summer Camp, but she also received donations from the community so that the students at Werner Park would be able to take a field trip to Gator and Friends in Greenwood, La.

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Member Spotlight Erica Thomas

She met Michael Jackson; she loves roller coasters; and her favorite book is “Living Beyond Your Feeling.”

If you do not recognize those fun facts, meet the person selected to be featured in the Junior League Member Spotlight, Erica Thomas.

You will see her working hard as Education Chairman this year bringing educational workshops to the League, including Webinar Wednesdays. However, her favorite placement thus far has been Kids in the Kitchen at the Revel. “I truly enjoyed it because the kids were so excited and really enjoyed learning about healthy eating habits.”

Her days are filled with running her own company.

She owns Ad Pros Promotion & Advertising Agency, Inc. in Shreveport. But in her downtime, it’s a great book and the Hawaiian beaches that capture her heart.

“I went to Hawaii this spring and I fell in love with it,” Thomas said. “Everyone was incredibly friendly and the hotel was very calming. My life in Shreveport most of the time is very fast paced, so it was great to be able to read a book and listen to music while taking in the scenery. ”

College: Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA Family: I have a black/white shitzu named Kobe.

Favorite food: Macaroni and Cheese Favorite Sports Team: Miami Heat Favorite league memory: My favorite league memory was meeting Vicki Clark and the training that we received from her this past summer.

She was a phenomenal presenter and very kind and personable.

So what about those interesting fun facts?

“Yes, I met Michael Jackson at Disneyland in California when I six years old. I am also a big kid at heart. I love scary roller coasters—the scarier the better.”

Read More about this year’s Revel on page 24.

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Memorable Moment s

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6 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup canned pumpkin 2 tsp. maple syrup ½ tsp. ground cinnamon Apple Slices

Combine the cream cheese, brown sugar and pumpkin in a mixing bowl and beat at medium speed until blended. Add the syrup and cinnamon and beat until smooth. Chill, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve with apple slices or soft gingersnap cookies.

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Communit y Advisory Board The role of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) is to assist the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. in its fulfillment of its Mission Statement, its Strategic Plan and its community activities. The CAB provides advice and counsel as necessary. CAB, as the Board is known, is an innovative and effective approach to bridging the League and the community. The CAB is comprised of volunteers from diverse backgrounds, yet each share a common interest in the League, its projects and bettering the community in which we live. Members serve to promote and foster greater dialogue, education and understanding between the League and our community. The 2012-2013 CAB members are: Sonja Bailes, Public Relations Liaison, Bossier Parish School Board Richard Corbett, Sheriff’s Department Bess Elder Tom Harrison, Executive Pastor, Broadmoor Baptist Church Jim Henderson, Chancellor, Bossier Parish Community College Shelly Taylor, President & Chief Executive Officer, Louisiana Association for the Blind

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