Parishscope Fall 2014

PARISHSCOPE A PU BL IC AT IO N O F T HE JUNI O R LEAGU E OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | FAL L 2014

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2014-2015 Parishscope Staff Editor Margaret McDonald Assistant Editor Nicole Huskey Board of Directors Executive Committee President Elba Hamilton President-Elect Lila Knicely Secretary Molly McInnis Treasurer Tiffany Paine Community VP Kendra Meiki Membership VP Calli Thompson Communications VP Heidi York Gerkin

Edit or’s Note

By Margaret McDonald

Happy new League year, everyone!

The Parishscope team has been hard at work this summer to prepare our first issue of the year.

In this issue, we are excited to welcome our new Provisional class, to highlight the summer placement of Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp, and to preview some of our big events for this fall: Super Safety Saturday, Red River Revel, and Kitchen Tour. We are also eager to share more information with you about the JLSB’s partnership with Westwood Elementary for Meeting with a Mission. We hope you will pay special attention to the ways we are incorporating social media into the JLSB and will participate in promoting the JLSB through social media this year!

Ways and Means VP Kristen Powers Nominating Chairman Elizabeth Pippin PR&D Chairman Melissa Flores Board Members Placement Chairman Christine Fortson Assistant Treasurer Leah Feldt Sustainer Advisor Toni Thompson 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.

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Letter from the President Member Calendar Celebrations Membership Changes Letter from the Sustainer Advisor New Board Members Meeting with a Mission Health Literacy Summer Camp Super Safety Saturday 2014-2015 JLSB Provisional Members & Provisional Calendar Kids in the Kitchen: Red River Revel Artist for a Day: Red River Revel Volunteer of the Year Award, President’s Award JLSB Demographics Memorable Moments Cookbook Recipe Scholarship Recipients Junior League Kitchen Tour Find us on Cover photo by Powell Photography, www.powellphoto.net

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Letter

from the

President

By Elba Hamilton

It’s time to get our Game On! Welcome to another Junior League year! I hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready for another League year.

Summer is my favorite time of the year. For our family it is usually a time when we enjoy one another without having the worry of the regimented school schedule and extracurricular activities. It is also an enjoyable time for me because I get to strategize for the upcoming year.

Planning and strategizing have been true as well for the entire Junior League of ShreveportBossier leadership this summer. The Board of Directors and Head Volunteers have been diligently working together for the past three months to prepare for the League year. But we also have some internal changes. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to say goodbyes to two Board members: Meredith Mighty and Deidre Rollins. Though we will miss these two ladies, the Nominating Committee quickly filled the vacant Board positions with two outstanding leaders. Please congratulate with me Elizabeth Pippin as our new Nominating Chairman and Leah Feldt as our new Assistant Treasurer. They have both been outstanding in helping us get ready for this upcoming year.

While preparing for the year, the thought of how our local community perceives us kept coming to my mind. During my years in the League I have met so many people that are curious about what I do in the Junior League. While I visited with them, I realized that many have the wrong perception of what the Junior League is and what we do in the community. Descriptions of who they think we are and what they think we do vary— from being an elitist social class of ladies who wear pearls and do lunch, an extension of college sorority life, or not having any perception at all of who

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Junior Leaguers are or what we do. None of these descriptions cast a positive light on our organization.

After posting a picture on my Facebook page recently, I was asked by a “friend” if we did anything to help the orphans, widows, and the poor, and if so, what. I thought my “friend” was being sarcastic, and I chose not to reply to the post.

This summer, I have thought about my lack of response and how I lost the opportunity to give a true image of who we really are and what we do in the community. I tell you this because I want us to always be ready to describe what we do and who we are to everyone who asks. If they do not hear from us, they will hear from others who probably have the wrong perception.

This year we will have many opportunities to recreate the image of the JLSB in our community and among our friends. The Communications Council, normally “behind the scenes” volunteers, will have a very visual role this year by managing our new Instagram and Twitter accounts while maintaining our established Facebook page. These social media outlets are a perfect opportunity to let our community know who we are and what we do. Additionally, we just completed a re-skin of our public website that will provide more updated and relevant information to those looking for information about us. I encourage all of you to follow the JLSB on these different social media outlets and continue to declare our knowledge as astute business, community, and family leaders who are poised and passionate about everything we do.

We continue to provide a forum that brings compatible people together to develop exceptionally qualified civic leaders to collaborate with

community partners and identify the community’s most urgent needs and address them with meaningful and relevant programs and initiatives. We want to hear from our Sustainers as to how the JLSB shaped you as well as all of your positive memories of being in the League. We want our Actives to continually tell us what they are doing to make a positive impact in the community and the fun we hope they are having serving with their friends. Our Provisionals are as media savvy as any of us, so please use these tools and help us by sharing all your experiences as new members with others.

As we are busy with our daily routines, don’t let any opportunities slip away to let everyone know that the JLSB is not about pearls, society women, or status. It’s about making women and children feel strong, empowered, healthy, and ready to face the world. Let them know that we are visionaries, change agents, and architects of ideas. We are the real deal! Let them know that we do work on health and safety issues, education, and family preservation. Let them know that we open people’s eyes, change people’s minds, challenge the status quo, and make better lives. So right now when our community needs our leadership, don’t delay, don’t doubt—it’s time to get our GAME ON!

Elba Hamilton , President

Thank you, McCary’s Jewelers, for sponsoring the diamond raffle at the 2014 Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause!

Import ant Dates to

Remember

September General Meeting September 9, 6 p.m.

Bossier Sheriff’s Substation on Viking Drive Super Safety Saturday September 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sheriff’s Safety Town Red River Revel October 4-11 October General Meeting October 14, 12 p.m. or 6 p.m.

Volunteers of America Highland Center Kitchen Tour November 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

November General Meeting November 11, 6 p.m.

Homes of JLSB Sustainers December General Meeting/ Christmas Party December 9, 6 p.m.

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Celebrations

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Kristen Gary Powers (Active) recently joined Robinson’s Rescue as Director of Development & Outreach. (photo 1) Leslie Smith (Active), husband Ryan, and big brother William welcomed Jack Huckaby on May 27, 2014.

He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. (photo 2)

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Taryn Delatte (Active) and her husband Adam welcomed daughter Lucy on April 15, 2014.

She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. (photo 3) Hannah Pixley (Active) and Brannon Alexander were wed on April 12, 2014 at Trinity Heights Baptist Church in Shreveport, and a reception followed at 601 Spring.

(Photography by Brandi Smyth) (photo 4) Meredith Sowers (Active) and Spencer Armuth are engaged to be married on October 24, 2015 in Pensacola, FL. (photo 5)

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Liz Lafitte (Active) recently passed her certification exam and is now a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist.

On July 1, she began a new job as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Pharmacy – Shreveport Campus.

Jamie Payne (Active) married Jackson Hill on June 28, 2014 in Shreveport.

Melanie Hanna (Active) recently passed the NCIDQ licensing exam for Interior Design.

Laura Sarnovsky (Active) and her husband Marcus adopted in love son Henry Scott.

He was born on May 29, 2014, weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

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Erin Leigh Garrett (Active) and her husband Greg welcomed son Granger Paul on May 12, 2014. Although he was born three months prematurely and weighed only 2 pounds, 5 ounces, he is doing much better now!

Christy Canady (Active) and Taunton Melville became engaged on July 19 and plan to wed late this fall. Taunton proposed at Harding University, Christy’s alma mater.

Three swings and a ring! (photo 6)

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Active Members

transferring to another Anna Adams to Collin County, TX

Junior League

Ladies, we will miss you!

Thank you for your service to our League.

Lindsay Baranski to Collin County, TX Debbie Cummings to Lafayette, LA (no photo) Crystal Dallas to Jackson, MS Caroline Fischer to Dallas, TX Hathaway McMillon to Austin, TX Caroline Mladenka to Baton Rouge, LA Jessica Phares to Raleigh, NC Malarie Rodriguez to Austin, TX Stacey Smith to Baton Rouge, LA Melanie Wise to Pensacola, FL

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Letter

from the

Sust ainer Advisor

By Toni Thompson

We are off and running! The excitement of a new year abounds, and this year promises to be one of training leaders, expanding opportunities, and providing exceptional service to our community. With a fresh class of Provisional members, the new bonds of friendship are expanding. The officers, leaders, and active members have many successful programs planned for the year, and it promises to offer opportunities to serve.

With the year well underway, it also holds opportunities for our Sustainers to contribute in a number of meaningful ways. For starters, you can open your home for Group Meetings—this is a great help to our Membership Council. You are also invited to take a few minutes to nominate a Sustainer of the Year. This is that special someone who so selflessly continues to serve our League.

You will find the nomination information in the 2014-2015 Yearbook.

We will develop events for this year based on the Sustainer Survey taken last year, and your added suggestions are always welcome. It is such a privilege to continue to serve the League as Sustainer Advisor, and it is my goal to make certain you have accurate and current information on all League activities and that we continue to share with the membership the voices we offer of experience and support. You can contact me by email at tonithompson67@gmail.com or by cell phone at (318) 218-4589.

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Panel Members: Mary Boggs Sara Herrington Monica Lawrence Terri Madison Ginny Murphy Angie Phares Tracy Prestwood Jane West Mary Margaret Weston Sarah Margaret White Carolyn Tillman, Liaison Toni Thompson, Chairman

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Board

2014-2015

NEW

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Members

Elizabeth Pippin

Leah Feldt Family: Husband, Jason; Son, Hudson (2); Pet Maltese, Lilly Career/Occupation: Assistant Vice-President Credit Analyst Officer at Progressive Bank Fun Fact: My husband owns Scuba Ventures Dive Shop on Texas Avenue. We both LOVE to scuba dive. We recently came back from living on a boat for a week in the Cayman Islands, diving Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac!

First Active Year: 2011 What do you hope to contribute/ accomplish this year?: Helping to manage the League’s finances is an important function within the organization! The finances allow the League to fund projects throughout the year that serve our community. I hope I can help the League continue its success in this area!

What keeps you motivated to stay so active in the League?: I enjoy working within an organization you can visibly see the positive impact it has on the community. It’s also fun to work toward a common goal with some of the most talented and motivated women I know.

What is the most important thing the League has taught you?: The League has helped me manage my time and commitments to various things. It has taught me that hard work and dedication do pay off!

Why did you decide to join the League?: I wanted to meet new people as well as find a place to contribute my time and efforts in the community.

Message to Elba: I look forward to working with you this year! You were the person that led a Provisional meeting I attended when I was thinking about joining the League. Your enthusiasm for the League and what it does in the community made my decision in wanting to join. That enthusiasm will make you a great League president this year!

Elizabeth Pippin Family: Husband of 17 years, Charlie; Children, Alexis (15), Rebecca (13), and Charles (7) Career/Occupation: Most importantly, I am my children’s mother.

When they are in school, I work with my husband at our business, Glass Services.

Fun Fact: I love to make King Cakes each year during Mardi Gras.

First Active Year: 2008 What do you hope to contribute/ accomplish this year?: I hope to lead our team of advisors in choosing a strong team of leaders for next year. I would like to ask each Active member to start thinking about where she could have a strong impact in our League in the coming years.

What keeps you motivated to stay so active in the League?: I enjoy getting to know other women whom I may not have met if I was not active in the League.

What is the most important thing the League has taught you?: This will be my fourth year serving on the JLSB Board.

I have learned so many things that it is hard to pick just one. Getting involved at the Board level has allowed me to see how the various parts of our organization work together to make a big impact in the lives of others.

Why did you decide to join the League?: We moved to Shreveport in 2006 from Monroe.

I wanted to get involved in the community and meet other ladies.

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Meeting

with a

MI SSI ON

JLSB Adopts the Westwood Cowboys

By Lauren Lea, Head Volunteer I’m no expert in the field of elementary education, but I have had the privilege of doing a lot of volunteer work in elementary schools.

My experiences observing the different campuses, students, and staff have taught me a couple of things. To begin, when students know they are surrounded by adults who care and expect success, they will strive to succeed and have pride in their school. The second is pretty simple: Administration is key in any learning environment. The first time I walked in the Westwood Elementary doors, I knew there was something special about the administration.

This year, the Junior League of ShreveportBossier has the opportunity to be a part of one amazing transformation that began in the fall of the 2013-2014 school year, when an entirely new administration was hired to turn things around for the Westwood Cowboys. In that short year, Westwood became the topic of countless local news stories regarding the accomplishments of “The New Westwood,” as Principal Mrs. Ellis likes to call it. I am delighted that this year the League will be building on the success Westwood is working so hard to achieve.

As the Meeting with a Mission Liaison, I am thrilled to embark on the League’s new “Adopt a School” project. At our Meetings with a Mission this year, you will be asked to contribute uniforms and school supplies, but our plans go far beyond

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the essentials. Together with the school, we are establishing a “JLSB Award” in which students with the highest number of accelerated reader points will be awarded bikes during their quarterly Honors Assembly. The school has never given anything comparable to a bicycle to their top earners. At a school where 98 percent of the students are on a free or reduced lunch program, this is a huge feat. I envision the League having a significant presence at The New Westwood. For our DIAD ladies or anyone else who feels moved to lend a hand, we are working on projects at Back to School Night, Staff Appreciation Week, and Field Day, and an even more ambitious and exciting possibility, a community garden!

The Cowboys are working hard every day to be removed from the list of the lowest-performing schools in Caddo Parish. Don’t just take my word for it; Mrs. Ellis encourages the League to stop in to see what an amazing learning environment they are building. As I was, you’ll be met by smiling faces eager to show off the fantastic changes being made and their many thanks to the League for supporting the children. It is clear that the community’s involvement is a vital part of Westwood’s recovery. I hope you all will join me in supporting an incredible group of educators, parents, and students this year as we proudly adopt the Westwood Cowboys.

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Health Literacy Initiative

Summer Camp

By Nicole Wilhite, Head Volunteer

The Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp continued its partnership with The Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club of Shreveport for a second year this summer, and it was successful yet again. The Boys & Girls Club strives to provide academic and social programming for at-risk children in our area, which goes hand-in-hand with our mission. At The Boys & Girls Club, we taught 10- to 12-year-old students and averaged 30 to 40 students each day. The students were very eager to learn and interact with us throughout the summer camp!

The five Junior League volunteers taught six lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks.

The lessons taught were on fire safety, manners, health and fitness, spending and saving, water safety, and stranger danger. The Swim School,

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Shreveport Fire Department, Safety Town, and a Zumba instructor were invited to teach the children the various lessons. Junior League volunteers also incorporated a craft or activity and a healthy snack into each lesson. For example, the fire safety lesson started with the students drawing their homes on grid paper and then devising an escape route with a meeting place for their families. Our speaker discussed the importance of having an escape route, not playing with matches, and other fire safety tips.

The snack was grapes, cheese, and pretzels, which resembled a campfire with grapes as stones, pretzels as logs, and cheese as fire.

If you are looking for a great way to start your summer and get involved in the community, please consider this placement next year. Every Junior League volunteer who has participated truly loves the placement, especially the community involvement. Also, our placement is complete before the Junior League year officially begins!

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By Ashley Busada, Head Volunteer The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, along with Sheriff’s Safety Town, is continuing their partnership for our 5th Annual Super Safety Saturday.

The mission of Super Safety Saturday is “to raise awareness of safety issues and educate the public on specific safety concerns affecting children.” This free event is an excellent way to educate hundreds of families in our area on a variety of safety issues. The best part of this event is that children get to have fun while learning valuable information they can utilize in our community.

Super Safety Saturday will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children will receive a “Pitstop to Safety Pass” when they first arrive. They will use this pass to visit the Safety Town neighborhood, the Health Fair, and Touch-A-Truck.

After parents and kids freshen up on their bicycle and pedestrian safety rules, children who bring their own bicycles and helmets can demonstrate their new knowledge by pedaling around the Safety Town neighborhood. The Weather House will be available every 30 minutes to teach children about “stranger danger,” when and how to dial 9-1-1, what to do in severe weather, and how to get out of a house in case

of a fire. The Health Fair will consist of numerous booths where families can learn about water safety, gun safety, Internet safety, proper nutrition, dental care, and much more. Touch-A-Truck is a favorite among the kids and parents because they get an upclose look and are able to touch emergency vehicles, racecars, motorcycles, and more. In addition, a Family Fun Zone will be available with local entertainment and bounce houses. The first 500 children to visit all of the designated areas on their “Pitstop to Safety Pass” will receive a goody bag.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will also be on site to have a free child seat safety fitting. Parents will not want to miss this opportunity to learn how to properly install their child’s car seat. They will also get the peace of mind that their child is riding safely on a daily basis.

The Super Safety Saturday committee is working hard to ensure that this one-day event will be a great way for the JLSB to educate parents and children in our community on important safety issues. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 20, and come support the JLSB.

What: Fifth Annual Super Safety Saturday When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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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Game On

2014-2015 Provisional

It’s

Members

for an Exciting New Year!

By Shelli Briery, Provisional Chairman

I hope you are as excited as I am about the start of the 20142015 Provisional year.

It is “Game On” for the energetic and eager group of women ready to help take our League to the next level. The fall is such a fun time for the Provisionals. Our fun started in August with the retreat at East Ridge Country Club. We dug deep into the League’s history and presence in the community. The day made it possible for new members to connect with one another and to start a rewarding journey.

This can sometimes take us out of our comfort zones and to places we have not been in an effort to make positive changes!

October will be a busy month for you, as the Red River Revel will be a first taste of volunteering with the Junior League. Some of you will

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work in your placements volunteering with Artist for a Day and Kids in the Kitchen. Remember to wear your red apron and comfortable shoes…and get ready to stand for a few hours.

Hopefully your calendar is marked with all the important dates and meetings that you are required to attend this year. I know it may seem like a lot, but it is all worth it in the end. A successful Provisional year starts with your dedication and commitment. I have worked with the Provisional group for four years now. I enjoy meeting and learning more about all of you. It is exciting that we have so many dedicated women in the community ready and willing to make a difference.

I hope you will enjoy being a part of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.

Thank you for sharing your heart and hands for service in the Shreveport-Bossier community.

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier’s Newest Members

Laurel Briery Hometown: Newellton, LA Career/Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Hobbies: Cooking, spending time with family

Allie Aiello Hometown: Benton, LA Career/Occupation: Assistant District Attorney Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, family, and dog, Lucy; working; watching football

Alison Brown Hometown: Bossier City, LA Career/Occupation: Currently a Stay-at-Home Mom Hobbies: LSU football and baseball, anything on the lake, cooking, working in my yard

Luci Brandner Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS Career/Occupation: Pharmacist Hobbies: Family time, reading, travel, cooking

Anna Brown Hometown: Slidell, LA Career/Occupation: Attorney—Law Clerk at 26th JDC Hobbies: Brackish water fishing, fitness, cooking

Sarah Brantley Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Physician Assistant Hobbies: Running/working out, hanging out with family

Ila broyles Hometown: Birmingham, AL Career/Occupation: Research, Public Health Hobbies: Running, cooking

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Jamie Davis Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Employment and Training Manager Hobbies: Surfing the Web, shopping, being a dance mom and race wife

Shannon Elder Hometown: Boca Raton, FL Career/Occupation: Accounting Assistant at Franks Exploration Hobbies: Cooking, decorating my home, spending time with family

Stephanie DeBroeck Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Marketing at Direct Mail Hobbies: Spending time with family, shopping

Shea Frederick Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Public Health Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, spending time with family

Janie Dickson Hometown: Charlotte, NC Career/Occupation: Owner of No. Thirteen Styling Hobbies: Traveling, sports

Shelvia R. Grant Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Law Clerk Hobbies: Journaling, traveling

Jennifer Divers Hometown: Richmond, VA Career/Occupation: Human Resources Hobbies: Virginia Tech football, Pinterest crafts

Jennifer Gutierrez Hometown: Forrest City, AR Career/Occupation: Stay-atHome Wife Hobbies: Crafting

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Hayley House Hometown: Ferriday, LA Career/Occupation: Account Executive for Western Union Hobbies: Travel, sports (LSU, Saints, U.S. Soccer)

Heidi Kemple Martin Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX Career/Occupation: Law Clerk Hobbies: Playing with my dog, guitar, travel

Tara Jones Hometown: Thibodaux, LA Career/Occupation: Attorney Hobbies: Cooking, yoga

Lindsey McElhatten Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Marketing Coordinator at Fibrebond Hobbies: Pilates, reading, traveling

Amanda Lockhart Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Lockhart Jewelers Hobbies: Cooking, DIY projects, and shopping

Miriam McGowen Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: ICU Nurse Hobbies: Traveling, Texas A&M football

Rebecca Luster Hometown: Natchitoches, LA Career/Occupation: Attorney Hobbies: Exercise, reading, time with friends

Sarah Nguyen Hometown: Houston, TX Career/Occupation: Marketing Communications Manager Hobbies: Marathons/triathlons, photography, event planning, baking, crafting, blogging, traveling

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Morgan Northern Hometown: Ruston, LA Career/Occupation: SpeechLanguage Pathologist Hobbies: Traveling, cooking

Ainsley Rutkowski Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Gemologist, Administrative Assistant Hobbies: Graduate school, my Yorkie, taking care of my husband

Heather Pearson Hometown: Bossier City, LA Career/Occupation: First Grade Teacher Hobbies: Running, Pinterest crafts

Madeleine Samuelson Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Career/Occupation: Resident Physician Hobbies: Cooking, reading

Megan Rabalais Hometown: Haughton, LA Career/Occupation: Social Worker Hobbies: Antique and flea market shopping, decorating

Meagan Shadinger Hometown: Marietta, GA Career/Occupation: Attorney Hobbies: Tennis, running, crafts

Lauren Reynolds Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Attorney Hobbies: Spending time with family, reading, hiking, water skiing

Melissa Small Hometown: Lantana, FL Career/Occupation: Communications Coordinator at Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau Hobbies: Cooking, working out, Pinterest, reading, traveling

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Ali Smith Hometown: Benton, LA Career/Occupation: Realtor Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with family

Katie Strong Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Teacher at C. E. Byrd High School Hobbies: Chasing my two year old, writing lesson plans

Dena Smith Hometown: Plano, TX Career/Occupation: Teacher Hobbies: Spending time with family, baking, shopping

Jane Sugar Hometown: Monroe, LA Career/Occupation: Physician Hobbies: Cooking, baking, piano

Leah Smith Hometown: New Orleans, LA Career/Occupation: CPA Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling

Alexa Taron Hometown: Bossier City, LA Career/Occupation: Accountant at an oil and gas company Hobbies: Camp Gladiator (boot camp), traveling

Katherine Stringer Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Director of Membership Services Hobbies: Traveling, reading, shopping, spending time with my family

Tamra Wichelns Hometown: Shongaloo, LA Career/Occupation: Director of Marketing at Northwestern Mutual Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends

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Kimberly Witcher Hometown: Madison, MS Career/Occupation: SpeechLanguage Pathologist Hobbies: Reading, traveling, being with friends and family

Import ant Dates Understanding Your Membership in the Junior League: Membership Council Meeting September 16, Social 5:30 p.m. / Meeting 6 p.m.

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Malia Wollerson Hometown: Bossier City, LA Career/Occupation: CPA, Heard, McElroy & Vestal, Tax Manager Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling

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Our physicians are passionate about the CHRISTUS mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and about their patients.

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The community can look forward to this excellent cancer care continuing in the new facility opening in 2015 at the Highland campus.

Until then, the CHRISTUS cancer team offers a comprehensive continuum of cancer care at the Schumpert campus, including radiation oncology, medical oncology, hematology, infusion therapy, genetic counseling, and chemotherapy. Radiation oncology includes the Novalis TX, the region’s only technology that attacks cancer with real-time tracking, pinpointing a tumor’s exact size, shape and location. Because it’s the most advanced and accurate radiation treatment delivery system, it significantly reduces the number of treatments.

LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING:

Neelima Chintapalli, MD, Christopher Snead, MD, Kate Young, RN, NP, Roscoe Chan, MD LEFT TO RIGHT SEATED:

Scott Boniol, MD, Robert Massingill, MD “Although all patient care is individualized, the complex nature of cancer requires the physician to adhere to treatment options which have been rigorously tested and proven to be effective,” Dr. Christopher Snead, Hematologist/Oncologist, said. “At CHRISTUS, we follow national recognized treatment guideline pathways, as well as participate in clinical trials to ensure all patients receive treatments which are most appropriate and most effective.”

This spring, CHRISTUS Cancer Treatment Center opened the first cancer satellite clinic in Bossier. Because of our presence in Bossier, we are able to meet the needs of our patients and provide better access and availability to those in the Bossier area.

The CHRISTUS team utilizes not only a professional and medically trained approach, but a compassionate and attentive one as well.

Fighting cancer is about caring for the whole person and CHRISTUS delivers on that with support groups, onsite pharmacy, complimentary valet parking, and extensive social services.

CHRISTUS Cancer Treatment Center welcomes self-referrals and second opinions. 1-888-681-4138

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Kids K itchen in the

By Kathryn Smitherman, Head Volunteer

Revel: Fuel Up to Play Hard!

While most Red River Revel attendees look forward to sampling the wide array of food available, the Junior League Kids in the Kitchen volunteers plan to entice our fourth-grade audience with new and exciting ways to live healthier by eating better and getting active.

Today, the issue of childhood obesity is extremely prevalent as the number of overweight children continues to rise each year, increasing their risk for greater health issues such as diabetes and heart disease. Nearly one in three children is either overweight or obese, and, sadly, research has found Louisiana ranks as one of the least active states in the nation.

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier started the Kids in the Kitchen program at the

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Revel in 2006 to combat these trends. Inspired by a national AJLI program, KIK Revel reaches roughly 6,000 fourth-grade students in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Our volunteers spend the entire week performing demonstrations and playing games with the students, which show them ways to incorporate healthy eating habits into the everyday lifestyle of the typical fourth grader. This year, KIK Revel will also continue recent improvements to the program aimed at teaching students about the important correlation between their eating habits and performance in sports and other fun activities. This gives children the incentive to make healthy choices for a reason they find appealing: fueling up to play hard!

Artist

for a

day

By Robbi Persac, Head Volunteer

The Red River Revel has been a distinct tradition in the Shreveport-Bossier area for many years.

It creates an opportunity for the members of our community to enjoy wonderful music, art, and family fun. The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will play a large role in this year’s Red River Revel by continuing the tradition of Artist for a Day. This placement gives our members the opportunity to work one-on-one with the children in our community. Last year, the JLSB served more than 3,000 children.

I am thrilled to announce that the 2014 Artist for a Day tent will be adopting a Louisiana theme.

My goal for this year’s Artist for Day tent is to provide the opportunity for children to create educational and meaningful art projects while utilizing different art techniques and mediums. By adopting a Louisiana theme, we hope to inspire children to become immersed in the wonderful culture our state has to offer.

The Artist for a Day tent welcomes all children attending the Red River Revel to stop by and create their very own masterpieces free of charge.

Each day, we will host a different local artist to assist with the projects. The Artist for a Day tent is open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 4-11 and make plans to come down to the Festival Plaza for the 2014 Red River Revel.

2014 Red River Revel http://www.redriverrevel.com/

Oct. 4 –11, 2014 The largest outdoor arts festival in North Louisiana.

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2013-2014

Volunteer of the Year

Lauren Anthony

Each year, we honor a Volunteer of the Year. This individual is selected from members who have received at least one “Leading Lady” nomination during the year. Nominations for Volunteer of the Year are requested from membership, and utilizing a points system, one member is selected for this honor.

Nominations are based primarily upon outstanding performance visibility within the League. The recipient of this award is a member who has demonstrated the principles espoused in the JLSB’s mission and vision statement. Her spirit and nature reflect a positive image of the JLSB.

This year’s recipient is Lauren Anthony, Assistant Cookbook Chairman. She has far exceeded the expectations required by her placement and is simply a pleasure to work with. Lauren

2013-2014

President’s Award

Melanie Peacock, 2013-2014 JLSB President

Emily Nickelson

Each year, the President presents an award to a person she believes truly embodies the spirit of the Junior League. The recipient of this award is someone who is a leader—a servant leader—who goes about her work with the best interests of others in mind and who seeks no recognition for her service. This year’s recipient is Emily Nickelson, Communications Vice-President.

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Proverbs 31. It speaks of a woman of noble character, and I believe the recipient of the President’s Award exhibits these characteristics.

26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Emily is wise beyond her years. She leads graciously and does not ask of others anything more than she expects of herself. She is never idle. Always thoughtful and forward looking, Emily is a pleasure to work with. Her fellow council members have glowing things to say about her. Kelly Powell said, “Working with her has been nothing short of a privilege for me. It is rare indeed to find someone so organized, conscientious, and hard working, as well as kind, funny, and understanding. While I am very excited about what the next year will hold, I admit I’m a little sad that I won’t

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is a creative genius. She is always willing to help and has a great attitude and positive outlook—always. She is humble, welcoming, and always eager to take on new challenges. Lauren took the cookbook booth to new heights at the 2014 Market: Shopping for a Cause by finding furniture on loan, deals on rentals, and designing and building many of the items in the booth.

She and her boyfriend Jake created the most amazing cookbook booth, which resulted in increased cookbook sales. Because of the attractiveness of the booth, many shoppers were drawn in, allowing volunteers to share the League’s mission and community impact with Market attendees. Lauren was also instrumental in the creation of the cookbook gift baskets—which sold out at the Christmas party—and actively seeks to find creative new outlets in which to promote our cookbooks and our mission.

In addition to her wonderful work in her placement, Lauren also volunteered to work with the new Safe Sitter program this year by instructing the Heimlich maneuver portion of this vital training. We didn’t have to ask her twice, and she happily accepted the invitation to be a part of this community project. Lauren’s work with the cookbook committee engaged our members and promoted the Junior League in our community.

Her work with the Safe Sitter program engaged children in our community and taught them a vital skill that could potentially save the life of another individual. Congratulations to Lauren Anthony, the 2013-2014 Volunteer of the Year!

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be working as closely with her as I did this year. When we as a League talk about women leaders in the community, she is exactly the sort of person we’re talking about.” As the passage above states, “her husband praises her.” John Nickelson said, “She is a fantastic mother and our children adore her. It’s sometimes hard to find the time at this stage in life, but she loves to run and always has since we started dating 18 years ago. She is the oldest of six children and is an active parishioner at St. John Berchmans. She refuses the Bourbon I sometimes drink but enjoys an occasional glass of Chardonnay after the children are in bed.

She has thoroughly enjoyed her time on the Board this year.” As the Communications VP, she has worked tirelessly to improve communications within the League and the community and has done an exceptional job. She has graciously handled difficult situations and always follows up on what she or her council has started. She is soft-spoken, but when she speaks she is thoughtful, intelligent, and always tactful. She has taught me a lot this year about what it truly means to be a servant leader. Thank you for your dedicated service, Emily, and congratulations!

Who We Are

JLSB Survey - February 2014

Q4 Area of Employment ered: 149 Skipped: 1 Area ofAnswEmployment:

Legal

Marketing/PR

Sales/Retail

JLSB Demographic Profile

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. (JLSB) is a charitable nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. What began over 80 years ago at St. Mark’s Parish House when 98 young Shreveport women heard the reading of a proposed constitution and bylaws of the Junior Service League—which three years later was to become the Junior League of Shreveport, Inc.—has blossomed into to a growing movement of trained volunteers improving two communities through advocacy, direct service, public education, fundraising, and sheer hard work. Today, we are an organization of 750 members, of which approximately 250 actively volunteer in the community.

At the beginning of the year, we surveyed our Actives and Provisional members to get an idea of our members’ demographics. We realized that we are a desirable audience for corporate sponsors seeking marketing opportunities as well as corporate citizenship initiatives. The following is a statistical profile of the JLSB Active and Provisional membership derived JLSB Survey - February 2014 from survey data received in February 2014.

Accounting/Fina nce

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Answ ered: 148 Skipped: 2 Household Income: Responses

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14.09%

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3.36%

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$75,000 - $100,000

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Age:

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Answ ered: 150 Children:

Answ ered: 149 Skipped: 1 Answ er Choices

Skipped: 0 Responses 116

77.33%

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42.95% Answ ered: 148 Skipped: 2

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50

25-29

Q3 Education:

education:

30-34 35+ Total

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ered: 150 Skipped: 0 OTher Answ Volunteer Work: Responses

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Q8 Other Volunteer Work:

149 Answ er Choices

High School Diploma

10%

150

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Memorable Moment s Head Volunteer Social

Mall St . Vincent Appreciation Day

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AJLI 2014 Annual Conference

May Dinner Meeting

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Recipe

Cookbook

Lemonade Cookies

(makes 5 dozen cookies)

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 sticks butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 cups sweetened lemonade mix 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. lemon extract or 1 tsp. grated lemon zest

Mix the flour and baking soda together. Beat the butter, sugar, and 3/4 cup of the lemonade mix in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add the egg and flavorings, and beat until blended. Beat in the flour mixture until a smooth dough forms. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of lemonade mix into a shallow dish. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, and coat each ball with the lemonade mix.

Arrange 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until brown around the edges. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes and remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container.

A Little Lagniappe!

•W ant a different flavor? Try a pink lemonade mix.

•T hrow in some food coloring to match your theme.

•C an’t get enough of these? Add some strawberry icing for an extra sweet treat!

• Perfect

for back-to-school teacher gifts or lunchboxes!

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Find this recipe in the Mardi Gras to Mistletoe cookbook on page 138, plus many more tasty recipes that you and your family will love!

Scholarship Recipient s 2013-2014

Madison Morris & Shelby Paine

Madison

Shelby

The JLSB’s Scholarship Program recognizes graduating female seniors in Caddo and Bossier Parishes who are dedicated volunteers, good students, and admired in the community. Because of the significant number of applications submitted this year, a special Scholarship Committee was created. The Committee reviewed every application and recommended the top applications to the Board of Directors to make a final selection. Both recipients received $1,000 scholarships from the JLSB. Madison Morris graduated from Airline High School and plans to attend Northwestern State University in Shreveport to pursue a degree in nursing.

She has over 500 hours of community service. Madison volunteers with many different organizations, but she considers her primary contribution to be with The HUB, an urban ministry in downtown Shreveport that works with individuals in homelessness and poverty.

She has also created a campaign to rescue, restore, and empower women in the sex trade industry in Malaysia and raised $5,000 to send a woman to college.

Shelby Paine graduated from Captain Shreve High School and plans to attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Over the past four years, Shelby worked over 550 hours of community service for different service organizations, including Community Renewal, the American Heart Association, Providence House, and The HUB. Shelby is also one of five students serving on the Governor’s Louisiana Tuition Task Force and is the Alternate Student Representative to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, a member of the Governor’s Youth Advisory Council, a member of Louisiana’s Science Youth Leadership Team, and a member of the ShreveportBossier Rescue Mission Youth Council.

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K itchenTour Junior League

By Eloise Graf

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is excited to announce a new cookbook fundraising event for 2014. The JLSB Kitchen Tour will be the first of its kind in this area. The Junior League Kitchen Tour has been a huge success in other cities such as New Orleans and Chattanooga, and we are excited to bring it to Shreveport.

The self-guided Kitchen Tour will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are partnering with the Home Builders Association and have selected 10 new and newly remodeled kitchens around the Shreveport area. There will be a variety of kitchen styles such as traditional, contemporary, and outdoor for people to get ideas for remodeling projects or simply appreciate thoughtful design and craftsmanship. It will be a great way to see the latest in kitchen design, trends in appliances, and interior design. Tickets will cost $25 in advance on the JLSB website or $30 the day of the event at each house.

We are excited that the Kitchen & Bath Cottage has agreed to come on board as our hospitality sponsor. Their central location on Line Avenue will be available for ticket holders to stop and enjoy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and drinks during the tour.

There will also be a variety of recipes available to sample from the Junior League cookbooks Mardi Gras to Mistletoe and A Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tour. Additionally, we will raffle off some fabulous items at the Kitchen & Bath Cottage.

SB Magazine will be partnering with us on the Kitchen Tour and will feature a write-up on each of the beautiful kitchens in their October issue.

They will include a map of the overall tour in this publication that can be used as a guide for the event.

A variety of sponsorship levels will be available for the JLSB Kitchen Tour. If you are interested in information on sponsoring the Kitchen Tour, please contact Eloise Graf at eloisegraf@ gmail.com.

I am excited about leading this new opportunity for the League with the help from the Cookbook Committee, Fund Development, and the Communications Council. The money we raise will help fund our mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community.

Stay tuned for more information!

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For sponsorship opportunities, contact eloisegraf@gmail.com or 318.221.6144

In partnership with PARADE OF HOMES 2014

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